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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 17h
Most historians already accept that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings, but DNA testing did not involve samples from Jefferson himself. A single hair stuck to a handmade bible now offers proof.
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Jefferson’s link to Sally Hemings’s children may have been settled by a hair
A strand stuck in glue that Thomas Jefferson used to make a Bible is further confirmation for historians and descendants of the third president and the enslaved woman.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 15h
Eva Marie Saint, who won an Oscar for her movie debut as the love interest of Marlon Brando in “On the Waterfront” died Oct. 6 at her home in Los Angeles. She was 102.
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Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning actress of ‘On the Waterfront,’ dies at 102
In addition to co-starring with Marlon Brando in “On the Waterfront,” she played the chic seductress opposite Cary Grant in “North by Northwest.”
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WIRED @wired.com · 15h
The death of a lab worker in Russia has authorities looking at whether plague played a role. Even if it did, though, the odds of it spreading are very low.
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You Probably Aren’t Going to Get the Plague
The death of a lab worker in Russia has authorities looking at whether plague played a role. Even if it did, though, the odds of it spreading are very low.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 15h
There are several gene mutations that signal an inherited predisposition to cancer, but among them, mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 have gained particular notoriety. Here’s what you need to know:
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A BRCA gene mutation ups your risk of these 4 cancers. Here’s what to know.
Inheriting a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 puts you at higher risk of breast, prostate, ovarian and pancreatic cancer. Genetic testing and screening can be life-saving.
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Tim Marchman @timmarchman.bsky.social · 21h
SCOOP: OpenAI has been telling mathematicians it was going to dump at least 100 newly solved problems on Github today. They now say no release time is set, but mathematicians are angry about how the field is being treated; meanwhile, OpenAI workers consider math dead as a field of inquiry.
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OpenAI Is Pissing Off a Bunch of Mathematicians—Again
“There’s a perception of mobster behavior” from leading AI companies, one mathematician tells WIRED as OpenAI prepares to release more than 100 new solutions to unsolved problems.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 05/10/2026
The investigation into the report of a gang rape at Cornell University has reopened a national discussion on sexual assault. Experts said perceptions of such cases can sometimes overlook the challenges of processing trauma like a sexual assault.
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What the science of memory tells us about sexual assault cases
Amid accusations of rape at Cornell University, a growing body of research is challenging assumptions about how victims remember details of their assaults.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 05/10/2026
An American neuroscientist and his two German colleagues have been awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their discoveries that have revealed more about how the brain functions.
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Nobel for medicine awarded to 3 scientists for work that helps map the brain
A method that controls nerve signals with light, developed by an American and two Germans, has provided greater understanding of Alzheimer’s and is used in efforts to restore sight.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 05/10/2026
The Supreme Court kicks off a new term Monday that could significantly shift the law on guns, religion and immigration. Here are six things to know about this term:
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6 things to watch in the Supreme Court’s new term
Cases on religion, elections and immigration are likely to take the spotlight. And don’t forget to watch for a potential retirement.
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WIRED @wired.com · 05/10/2026
ICYMI: As Meta’s new personal assistant Muse takes off among consumers, data from inside the app is providing insight into how it organizes and presents information to users. www.wired.com/story/muse-c...
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Muse Creates Detailed Profiles of All Your Friends and Family
Millions have downloaded Meta’s AI agent Muse. But getting it to do your bidding comes with privacy costs.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 05/10/2026
The Trump administration is closely tracking reports of a death potentially related to pneumonic plague in Russia, with officials cautioning that much about the situation remains unknown.
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U.S. officials seeking details of reported Russian plague death, quarantines
Officials said they need to learn more about the evolving situation before determining the potential threat to the United States.
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Jason Scott @textfiles.com · 03/10/2026
One day, Jordan Koschei of HVconnect announced he was releasing 450+ 4k drone shots completely lacking watermarks and public domain, just to encourage use and beauty of what is my home county. Now, the Internet Archive has mirrored it. Lovely shots! Full metadata! archive.org/details/hvco...
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ConnectHV Drone Footage Collection
Mirrored drone footage from https://connecthv.com/ - created by Jordan Koschei, licensed drone operator. Released to the public domain for all uses. Original collection at https://connecthv.com/drone-...
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Simon Lester @simonlester.com · 04/10/2026
Lake Superior to be renamed Lake Super Intelligence.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 04/10/2026
Russia is trying to disable or destroy Ukrainian bridges, part of an intensifying campaign against civilian targets. “The flames went two meters up. It was horrible, I feel like we almost died,” said one woman who witnessed a drone attack.
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Russia is hitting Kyiv’s bridges, hoping to make the capital unlivable by winter
The Ukrainian capital’s left and right banks are connected by eight bridges — and Russia has been targeting both its North and South bridges in recent days.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 04/10/2026
Finding romance with someone who’s unplugged is one of the primary reasons book lovers search for other book lovers. Now, there are specialized dating apps such as Readme and speed-dating and singles events at bookstores.
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Bookstores know it. So does a new dating app. It’s hot to be a reader.
Literary interests are a green flag for those looking for a partner with curiosity and communication skills — or just the ability to put down the phone.
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gamera obscura october edition @ohrobin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
he just found out they're not really invisible, didn't he?
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 01/10/2026
A bout of flu doesn’t always end after the coughing, fever and runny nose. Some people may develop “long flu,” with persistent symptoms affecting not only the respiratory system, but also other organs, including the brain. Here’s how to reduce your risk:
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Column | ‘Long flu’ can linger for months. Here’s how to reduce your risk.
Persistent symptoms can harm the lungs and other organs, including the brain.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 02/10/2026
Hurricane season in the Atlantic is virtually silent. Historically speaking, the season’s busiest time should be now. Peak season is mid-September, and yet ... crickets. Blame a record-hot El Niño pattern.
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Why is the Pacific full of storm activity when the Atlantic has been calm?
The Atlantic just ended September without a hurricane forming.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 02/10/2026
Supermarket self-checkouts promised an easier, speedier shopping experience. But reviews are mixed among retailers and shoppers alike. While some shoppers appreciate the control and efficiency, some retailers are scaling back due to theft concerns.
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Supermarket self-checkouts are a blessing and a curse
They promised an easier, speedier shopping experience. So why do many of us hate them?
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Nashville Severe Weather @nashseverewx.com · 01/10/2026
Getting a little gusty out there!
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 30/09/2026
Getting Signal up and running on your phone only takes a couple minutes. If you've already got it set up, take a minute to help your friends, too. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
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How to: Use Signal
Download location: Google Play Store, Apple App Store System requirements: Android 5 or later, iOS 13 or later Version used in this guide: Android: 7.38.6 iPhone: 7.5.1 License: GPLv3 Level: Beginner Time required: 15-20 minutes Other reading: https://signal.org/ https://support.signal.org/ https://signal.org/blog/ Table of Contents Download and Install Signal Register and Verify...
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 30/09/2026
Ringo Starr is one of the most influential drummers in rock history — and there is no sign of him slowing down. Instead, he is back on the road to lead Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band, the supergroup he formed nearly four decades ago. wapo.st/47pcF7H
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Internet Archive @archive.org · 29/09/2026
What's on your bookshelf that the Internet Archive doesn't have? There's an app for that. Scan a book's barcode or ISBN to see whether the Internet Archive needs it for preservation and digitization. Scan your shelves. Save a book. help.archive.org/help/donate-... 🧵
Four "Tools You Can Use" Upload campaign tiles arranged in a 2x2 grid. Top left, a cream and yellow tile with a folder icon reading "Upload" and "Contribute digital materials that you have the right to share." Top right, a cream tile with bold black text: "Upload digital materials to help preserve and share knowledge with people around the world." Bottom left, a cream tile with a screenshot of the Internet Archive's Upload files page, with the "UPLOAD" nav link and "Choose files to upload" button circled in red. Bottom right, a cream tile with bold black text, "Contribute digital materials that you have the right to share," and a small multicolor line-art icon of the Internet Archive's columned building.
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WIRED @wired.com · 29/09/2026
Anthropic’s newly unveiled IPO prospectus warns that its technology poses an “existential risk to humanity,” after a summer of hacking incidents where rogue agents broke containment and hacked business and government systems.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 28/09/2026
A pest control company released 600,000 Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes across 25 Maryland and D.C. properties. Like mosquito birth control, the hope is flocks of infertile males will curb the number of pests that swarm outdoors in growing volumes.
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The latest ploy to get rid of D.C.’s mosquitoes? Releasing thousands more.
When male mosquitoes are infected with a naturally occurring microbe called Wolbachia, the eggs laid by their female mates don’t hatch.
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WIRED @wired.com · 28/09/2026
Amidst ongoing reports of AI agents wreaking havoc on online infrastructure, chipmaker Nvidia is rallying tech companies to use its new open-source tool for AI security.
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Nvidia’s Answer to Rogue Agents Is an Open-Source AI Security System
In the wake of a series of high-profile AI safety incidents, Nvidia is introducing a new software tool that helps keep agents from escaping containment.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 28/09/2026
Sent to determine what conditions hypothetical life would face deep in the solar system, Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or “Juice,” must first make two more passes of everyone’s favorite inhabited world. Here’s why Juice won’t arrive for another five years:
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Why a spacecraft exploring moons where life may thrive is zipping by Earth
Sent to determine what conditions hypothetical life would face deep in the solar system, “Juice” must first make two more passes of everyone’s favorite inhabited world.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 28/09/2026
For over a year, scientists at Virginia Tech analyzed videos of black bears in a special bear-monitoring center at their campus. They wanted to better understand bears’ habits as they prepare to do what they’re known to do best: sleep.
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Scientists analyzed 22,000 hours of bear videos. This is what they learned.
Virginia Tech researchers sought a better understanding of the factors shaping hibernation.
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Nashville Severe Weather @nashseverewx.com · 27/09/2026
It's becoming increasingly likely that we stay dry the remainder of the month. If this holds, not only would it be the driest September on record, but it would also tie our driest month all-time. October of 1963 is the only other month with only a Trace of rainfall recorded.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 27/09/2026
Acorns aren’t just critter food. For a long time, they were an important food staple for people, too. Before colonization, Indigenous North Americans were especially dependent on acorns, says Sean Sherman, an Oglala Lakota chef known as the Sioux Chef.
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The case for America’s original superfood — the acorn
The nut is popping up on menus and in cookbooks, and experts are working to breed a sweeter variety, which could lead to a new era of acorn eating.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 27/09/2026
Maria Morales thought she just had angiomyolipoma, a benign tumor. But four months later, her bloating and fatigue persisted, and the mass continued to grow. The diagnosis she eventually received was much more serious.
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Her back hurt, then she couldn’t button her pants. The cause was alarming.
At first, doctors told her she didn’t have anything to worry about. But after treatment, her pain continued.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/09/2026
Breaking news: The Trump administration can use a wide-ranging government database that includes Social Security information to help state officials identify noncitizens on their voter lists, the Supreme Court rules.
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Government can use Social Security data to identify noncitizen voters, Supreme Court rules
President Donald Trump wants to let states use a federal database that includes voters’ personal information to check for noncitizens on voter rolls.
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Manisha Krishnan @manishakrishnan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Having covered pedophile hunters extensively, I can attest that it's deeply creepy watching grown men engage in sexual conversations while pretending to be kids, night after night. Primetime exposes that ego—not public safety—is often what's motivating them: www.wired.com/story/primet...
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‘Primetime’ Exposes the Ego-Driven Core of Vigilante Pedophile Hunting
Lance Oppenheim’s new film doesn’t paint Chris Hansen as a hero. The “To Catch a Predator” host's copycats are even more reckless.
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WIRED @wired.com · 24/09/2026
A growing body of research is putting the ovary in a new light, not as an egg factory with an expiration date, but as an organ that shapes women’s health long after the fertile years have passed. www.wired.com/story/ovary-...
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The Ovary Is Surprisingly Active After Menopause. Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out Why
A growing body of research is putting the ovary in a new light, not as an egg factory with an expiration date, but as an organ that shapes women’s health long after the fertile years have passed.
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WIRED @wired.com · 24/09/2026
The country's prime minister expressed disappointment at being informed of the hack only via email. Now Australia is investigating whether OpenAI broke the law. www.wired.com/story/openai...
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An OpenAI Agent Hacked Australia's Health Service. Their Government Found Out Months Later.
The country's prime minister expressed disappointment at being informed of the hack only via email. Now Australia is investigating whether OpenAI broke the law.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 24/09/2026
A landmark study revealed a new understanding of where bats likely originated 65 million years ago — in Europe, rather than in Asia, Africa or North America, as previously thought.
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What a landmark new study reveals about the origin of bats
The research is the largest combined bat genome and fossil study yet.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 24/09/2026
A new study found that in longer conversations with teen users, popular chatbots are still making potentially dangerous errors, like offering up a diagnosis of a mental health condition or helping to conceal a suicide attempt.
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Chatbots are still falling short in mental health conversations with kids
Chatbots will sometimes offer up diagnoses or risky advice, a new study found, despite claims from AI companies to have improved safety.
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Nashville Severe Weather @nashseverewx.com · 24/09/2026
Unsurprisingly, the new Drought Monitor shows Moderate Drought now covering the majority of our two counties. Next rain chances? At the earliest, September 30th.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 24/09/2026
Breaking news: CNN, MS NOW and Politico requested an emergency hearing after they were again blocked from accessing the White House today despite a federal judge’s early-morning ruling ordering the government to restore their credentials.
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News outlets request hearing, saying White House is defying order to lift ban
A judge ordered the White House to temporarily restore journalists’ credentials and said the ban was probably unconstitutional. But some were still denied access Thursday.
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 24/09/2026
“They don’t have to go to a judge, they don’t need to justify why they’re making a search of all this historic (Flock ALPR) data, they can just sit (with) a computer and run a search. And so it is tailor-made for this abuse,” EFF’s @mguariglia.bsky.social told Atlanta’s WSB ABC2.
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Flock cameras are everywhere. Avoiding them can be next to impossible
Critics see a surveillance network. Police see a crime-fighting tool.
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Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · 24/09/2026
Our Flock reporting just got five cops arrested. The Indianapolis officers were just criminally charged for spying on women. @aaronschaffer.com, @douglasmac.bsky.social and I found suspicious searches and got their agency to investigate. How many bad cops are still getting away? wapo.st/4xDOH3d
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 24/09/2026
Breaking news: Journalists from CNN and MS NOW said that they were allowed reentry to the White House days after being banned and hours after a federal judge ordered their credentials restored.
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CNN and MS NOW reporters regain entry to White House
A judge ordered the White House to temporarily restore journalists’ credentials and said the ban was probably unconstitutional. But some were still denied access Thursday.
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No Starch Press @nostarchpress.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
someone's charging $1,999 for a folding phone? suddenly $40 for $787 worth of programming books feels extremely financially responsible. Think Like a Programmer @humblebundle.com is still live! Proceeds support @eff.org ⚡ Get it before it's gone: bit.ly/4dkSw69
Purple Think Like a Programmer 2026 Humble Book Bundle graphic featuring covers of Quantum Computing, Total TypeScript, Algorithmic Thinking, The Rust Programming Language, and Writing a C Compiler, with No Starch Press and Humble logos.
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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Over 80 tons of beef, pork, and goat meat have been recalled after they were found to have fake USDA marks of inspection.
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nda🔞 @ndasfw.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
CLAVICULAR
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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 22/09/2026
Most people should use a password manager, but there's no one-size-fits-all recommendation. ssd.eff.org/module/choo...
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Choosing a Password Manager
Password breaches are a common occurrence, and if you use the same password on every site, that may grant access to bad actors who try out that password elsewhere to get into your accounts. The best way to protect yourself is to use a unique password everywhere (and two-factor authentication,...
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WIRED @wired.com · 20/09/2026
A hacker collective pulled down a Flock camera and dumped its data. The files included thousands of videos and logs showing that the device captured 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles in 21 days.
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Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works
A hacker collective pulled down a Flock camera and dumped its data. The files included thousands of videos and logs showing that the device captured 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles in 21 days.
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Bill Corbett @billcorbett.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
T.P. SQUAD They’re cops. And they’re gonna wipe out crime. ABC Thursdays 9pm, this fall!
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Micah @rincewind.run · 18/09/2026
cops doing the drug bust photo op with a bunch of rolls of toilet paper is incredible, no notes they've even got the K9 unit in the picture, give that dog a roll to play with
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Daily Godzilla! 🏳️‍⚧️ @perfectgodzilla.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Phantom of the Paradise (1974). Rest in Peace Gerrit Graham.
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