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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 12d

The AWS outage exposes again that “the cloud” isn’t magic, it’s infrastructure. The issue isn’t a cyberattack, it’s architectural over-reliance on a handful of cloud giants. We centralized the internet and then made our entire lives dependent on it.

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NPR @npr.org · 24d

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says. n.pr/47hcegr

Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

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ditchpony @ditchpony.bsky.social · Apr 2

it was the worst of times, its was the wow somehow it keeps getting worse of times

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Ygrene @ygrene.bsky.social · Jul 15

[looking up from menu] do you have anything that’s been flavor blasted

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Minnesota Reformer @minnesotareformer.com · Jul 15

Commentary: Lax gun laws make political violence that much easier and more deadly, and accordingly, gun safety reform is an essential tool in combating it. minnesotareformer.com/2025/07/15/t...

Toxic political culture and easy access to guns is a recipe for tragedy • Minnesota Reformer

This toxic political environment is taking place in a country with high levels of gun violence and easy access to firearms.

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Ben W @writeline9.bsky.social · Jul 14

There should be exceptions but it should be extreme circumstances. Social systems only work if we get everyone in them.

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NPR @npr.org · Jul 4

With the Fourth of July week here, we look at an album all about the messy, complicated and wonderful culture of America: Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A., which recently turned 40 years old.

'Born In The U.S.A.' at 40 : All Songs Considered

With the Fourth of July week here, we look at an album all about the messy, complicated and wonderful culture of America: Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A., which recently turned 40 years old.

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NPR @npr.org · Jul 2

The GOP tax cut and spending bill passed by the Senate this week is expected to add trillions of dollars to the federal debt over the next decade. The savings would mostly go to top earners.

The GOP's massive bill would add trillions of dollars to the country's debt

The GOP tax cut and spending bill passed by the Senate this week is expected to add trillions of dollars to the federal debt over the next decade. The savings would mostly go to top earners.

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Ben W @writeline9.bsky.social · Jun 27

This is fucked up. #pridemonth

NPR @npr.org · Jun 27

JUST IN: The Supreme Court rules in favor of parents who want to opt out of classes that use books with LGBTQ characters.

Supreme Court rules for religious opt-outs for kids in public schools

At issue was whether school systems are required to provide parents with an "opt-out" option when parents claim their religious beliefs conflict with their children's course material.

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all hallows eve-run enjoyer @rickywlmsbong.bsky.social · Jun 27

just watched a video on insta of this woman in nyc making her older korean folks birria tacos and the dad said it was “bussin’” in a thick korean accent. don’t tell me this country isn’t already great

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