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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 2h

The Supreme Court said on Monday that it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expanding gun rights. https://to.pbs.org/3JekIfh

Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns

The Supreme Court said on Monday that it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expan...

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Jonny Lobo @jonnylobo.bsky.social · 2h

Remember the days of anime magazine subscriptions?

If you don't, did you ever think you'd get to experience it???

Well now you can! Show your support for an amazing outlet by preordering the very first issue! Any option is totally worth it.

Anime Herald @animeherald.com · 7d

Due to requests from a few folks, we're now offering a bundle with the both editions of Anime Herald Magazine, with a 10% discount over buying them separately 🥰

Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦

Cover art for Anime Herald Magazine, which features a tag that reads "Anime Herald Magazine - we speak otaku. No #001 Fall 2025, launch issue"

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Kelly McKernan is launching an oracle deck 10/31 🔮 @kellymckernan.bsky.social · 3h

“So you’re saying we should bully companies that use AI?”

“Yes absolutely.”

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NPR @npr.org · 36m

The latest version of OpenAI's Sora can quickly turn text prompts and simple images into studio quality videos, which left the entertainment industry deeply uneasy.

Hollywood pushes OpenAI for consent

The latest version of OpenAI's Sora can quickly turn text prompts and simple images into studio quality videos, which left the entertainment industry deeply uneasy.

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William Pii @evilpii.bsky.social · 2h

Emperor Azusa summons Tensho to discuss the fallout of the latter's relationship with Ryoshu. #天地無用 #tenchimuyo #tenchiuniverse #fanfiction

Reunion - Chapter 3, Part 7 by evilpii on DeviantArt

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NPR @npr.org · 12h

Of the original nine schools that received the Trump administration's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, the majority have indicated they are not planning on signing. n.pr/47x4Bmd

As deadline for Trump's colleges compact looms, schools signal dissent

Of the original nine schools that received the Trump administration's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, the majority have indicated they are not planning on signing.

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NPR @npr.org · 8h

Three high schoolers founded a book club that reads some of the country's most frequently banned books after a state law removing books with sexual content was signed in 2023. Two years later, many of the books have been reshelved and parts of the law can't be enforced.

When books were being pulled from Iowa classrooms, these teens started an after-school club to read them

Three Iowa City West high schoolers founded a book club that reads some of the country's most frequently banned books after a state law removing books with sexual content was signed in 2023. Two years later, many of the books have been reshelved and parts of the law can't be enforced.

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NPR @npr.org · 7h

The government shutdown stops USDA from administering farm subsidies, raising the specter of growing farm foreclosures. It also delays a bailout President Trump had promised for farmers impacted by tariffs.

How the federal shutdown is hurting Midwest farmers — already dealing with a difficult year

The government shutdown stops USDA from administering farm subsidies, raising the specter of growing farm foreclosures. It also delays a bailout President Trump had promised for farmers impacted by tariffs.

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NPR @npr.org · 6h

Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids. n.pr/47ESYJ5

Cannabis works better than opioids for back pain, in two European studies

Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.

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YMS (Adum) @yms.bsky.social · 6h

Can't remember the last time it went straight to a strike and skipped the dispute process entirely. Thanks, Ben Shapiro.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 1d

Americans are growing increasingly concerned about their ability to find a good job under President Donald Trump, an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds.
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Americans are more worried about their chances on the job market under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds

Some 47% of U.S. adults are “not very" or “not at all confident” they could find a good job if they wanted to, an increase from 37% when the question was last asked in October 2023.

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William Pii @evilpii.bsky.social · 22h

He had the power of the Glow. #thelastdragon

William Pii @evilpii.bsky.social · 1d

Went to see #thelastdragon and found this next to my car. 😅

This is not the Shogun of Harlem. 👟🥋

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TFRaw.com Transformers Multimedia Archive @walruslaw.bsky.social · 1d

One of the articles I found in the Fan Book I picked up recently was this one where the Jumbo Size Convoy and Megatron costumes where introduced to the public by the President of Takara Yasuta Sato and 2 representatives from Hasbro🤖#Transformers

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William Pii @evilpii.bsky.social · 1d

What has science done?! 😋

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William Pii @evilpii.bsky.social · 1d

All good points.

And, it's the hypocrisy that really burns in my mind, and that truly shows what is at work.

Despite their cries about principles and, of all things, the Constitution, the only principles at work in their minds are tribalism and bigotry.

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Leon Thomas @renegadecut.bsky.social · 1d

hot take:

politicians' text chats should not resemble Call of Duty multiplayer chat with racist, sexist and homophobic slurs

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

If Congress doesn't act, costs will rise on premiums for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Here's what to know about the politics and real-world impact of this issue.

5 things to know about the health care fight behind the shutdown

If Congress doesn't act, costs will rise on premiums for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Here's what to know about the politics and real-world impact of this issue.

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William Pii @evilpii.bsky.social · 1d

Good.

Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 3d

Grant Morrison is seemingly dropping the use of AI in their newsletter following a backlash to comments on the subject in a Reddit AMA.

Grant Morrison disavows AI after Reddit AMA discussion

The writer said they will reconsider using AI in their Xanaduum newsletter after a comment in a Reddit AMA sparked a widespread backlash.

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Amras, A Werewolf Story θ∆ @amras.me · 2d

I don’t have kids, I don’t want kids, I don’t particularly enjoy being around kids. But let me be very clear and as unambiguous as possible: I STILL WANT MY TAXES AND SPARE GOING TO FEED KIDS, YES, 100%, YES.

🌈Dr. Franken Frizzle 🎃 @swilua.bsky.social · 2d

Let me go on the record: as much money I have, whatever I can spare, I will ALWAYS want the extra to go to feed children

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"Do you really want your tax dollars going to feed someone else's kids??"
Yes! 1000% yes, 1 want my taxes to help feed hungry kids. WTF is wrong with people?

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

Democratic-led states secured a legal victory to keep the personal data of food recipients out of the federal government's reach. But NPR's reporting shows that millions of records on Americans have already been shared.

At least 27 states turned over sensitive data about food stamp recipients to USDA

Democratic-led states secured a legal victory to keep the personal data of food recipients out of the federal government's reach. But NPR's reporting shows that millions of records on Americans have already been shared.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 2d

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Jay Rigdon @jayrigdon.bsky.social · 2d

Not sure the folks at NBC/Peacock thought this one through

Two announcers, Jason Garrett and Dan Hicks, stand in front of a sign that reads "Big Turd" thanks to how they are blocking it

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NPR @npr.org · 2d

Many teens are using artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT for everything from homework to relationship advice. Experts say parents must lead the way in helping them understand the technology.

How to talk to your teen about AI

Many teens are using artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT for everything from homework to relationship advice. Experts say parents must lead the way in helping them understand the technology.

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Chris McFeely @chrismcfeely.bsky.social · 2d

Finally reading Skybound #25 and phew yeah okay Kirkman still got the good DWJ Optimus juice

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