@babsbb.bsky.social
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Aura found that a significant percentage of kids who turn to AI for companionship are engaging in violent roleplays — and that violence, which can include sexual violence, drove more engagement than any other topic kids engaged with
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The Things Young Kids Are Using AI for Are Absolutely Horrifying — Futurism
apple.news
December 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Aura found that a significant percentage of kids who turn to AI for companionship are engaging in violent roleplays — and that violence, which can include sexual violence, drove more engagement than any other topic kids engaged with
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I've been texted by at least two of these in the past 24 hours asking for donations
16 Democratic senators joined Republicans in confirming a close ally of Elon Musk as head of NASA:
Baldwin
Cantwell
Durbin
Fetterman
Gallego
Gillibrand
Hassan
Heinrich
Kaine
Kelly
Kim
King
Schiff
Shaheen
Slotkin
Warner
Baldwin
Cantwell
Durbin
Fetterman
Gallego
Gillibrand
Hassan
Heinrich
Kaine
Kelly
Kim
King
Schiff
Shaheen
Slotkin
Warner
December 18, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I've been texted by at least two of these in the past 24 hours asking for donations
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You roll into Ohare one week before Christmas and cause chaos in the rideshare lot for only one reason and it's not to keep people safe.
Border patrol under command of Greg Bovino running a checkpoint at the exit to the Uber lot at O’Hare airport in Chicago, asking drivers for proof of valid residency in this country
December 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
You roll into Ohare one week before Christmas and cause chaos in the rideshare lot for only one reason and it's not to keep people safe.
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Yesterday, federal agents also:
-Stopped pedestrians on the street, asking them for papers, including a school principal on the SW Side.
-Targeted day laborers at the Home Depot in Back of the Yards.
-Stopped pedestrians on the street, asking them for papers, including a school principal on the SW Side.
-Targeted day laborers at the Home Depot in Back of the Yards.
December 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Yesterday, federal agents also:
-Stopped pedestrians on the street, asking them for papers, including a school principal on the SW Side.
-Targeted day laborers at the Home Depot in Back of the Yards.
-Stopped pedestrians on the street, asking them for papers, including a school principal on the SW Side.
-Targeted day laborers at the Home Depot in Back of the Yards.
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ICE in front of Logan Elementary School this morning
Community action kept this ICE agent from kidnapping anyone this morning
Whistle blowing, car honking, and using your voice to let people know that they need to shelter in place
We need to continue to keep our communities safe
Community action kept this ICE agent from kidnapping anyone this morning
Whistle blowing, car honking, and using your voice to let people know that they need to shelter in place
We need to continue to keep our communities safe
December 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
ICE in front of Logan Elementary School this morning
Community action kept this ICE agent from kidnapping anyone this morning
Whistle blowing, car honking, and using your voice to let people know that they need to shelter in place
We need to continue to keep our communities safe
Community action kept this ICE agent from kidnapping anyone this morning
Whistle blowing, car honking, and using your voice to let people know that they need to shelter in place
We need to continue to keep our communities safe
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The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story.
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
December 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story.
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
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I'm told that HHS has just terminated all funding agreements with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I'm told that HHS has just terminated all funding agreements with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
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he also kind of gets everyone's asses again in this follow up with the washington post
December 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
he also kind of gets everyone's asses again in this follow up with the washington post
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Anyone who sees Bovino in Rogers Park, let us know. We’re doing ICE watch.
Whistles out. Be on alert. Help protect our community.
Whistles out. Be on alert. Help protect our community.
December 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Anyone who sees Bovino in Rogers Park, let us know. We’re doing ICE watch.
Whistles out. Be on alert. Help protect our community.
Whistles out. Be on alert. Help protect our community.
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So who's this CBP agent? The public has a right to know.
Currently watching CBP agents intimidate Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in a Home Depot parking lot.
December 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
So who's this CBP agent? The public has a right to know.
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Taken with the news of Operation Lone Star increasing police drones too and we’re going to see US skies buzzing with these like a war zone.
NEW: CBP is doubling down on a surveillance strategy built around small, human-portable drones, pushing border enforcement toward a distributed surveillance network that can operate in harsh climes and mixed terrain to rapidly cue agents.
Border Patrol Bets on Small Drones to Expand US Surveillance Reach
Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border.
www.wired.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Taken with the news of Operation Lone Star increasing police drones too and we’re going to see US skies buzzing with these like a war zone.
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A majority of Americans are fearful of the rapid growth of AI and want to tax the obscene wealth of its billionaires. Yet neither political party cares much about the will of the people. Money talks. Democracy walks
We need an anti-AI party. My final 2025 column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
We need an anti-AI party. My final 2025 column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
In 2026, America needs an anti-AI party | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, a look back at how I covered 2025, a lousy year.
www.inquirer.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A majority of Americans are fearful of the rapid growth of AI and want to tax the obscene wealth of its billionaires. Yet neither political party cares much about the will of the people. Money talks. Democracy walks
We need an anti-AI party. My final 2025 column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
We need an anti-AI party. My final 2025 column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
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Oregon has a rare program that helps people get jobs when they leave prison.
It's made a big difference.
But budget cuts are threatening to end the program, & lawmakers are failing to act to fix it. NEW, check it out: boltsmag.org/oregon-priso...
It's made a big difference.
But budget cuts are threatening to end the program, & lawmakers are failing to act to fix it. NEW, check it out: boltsmag.org/oregon-priso...
Budget Cuts Threaten Oregon Program for Helping People Get Jobs After Prison - Bolts
The state had recently expanded the novel program for providing one-on-one career coaching, job fairs behind bars, and support for people after release.
boltsmag.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Oregon has a rare program that helps people get jobs when they leave prison.
It's made a big difference.
But budget cuts are threatening to end the program, & lawmakers are failing to act to fix it. NEW, check it out: boltsmag.org/oregon-priso...
It's made a big difference.
But budget cuts are threatening to end the program, & lawmakers are failing to act to fix it. NEW, check it out: boltsmag.org/oregon-priso...
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1/ At bargaining yesterday, @propublica.org management said that they should have 100% discretion to replace workers with AI and would not commit to labeling future AI-generated content.
December 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
1/ At bargaining yesterday, @propublica.org management said that they should have 100% discretion to replace workers with AI and would not commit to labeling future AI-generated content.
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NEW: CBP is doubling down on a surveillance strategy built around small, human-portable drones, pushing border enforcement toward a distributed surveillance network that can operate in harsh climes and mixed terrain to rapidly cue agents.
Border Patrol Bets on Small Drones to Expand US Surveillance Reach
Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border.
www.wired.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: CBP is doubling down on a surveillance strategy built around small, human-portable drones, pushing border enforcement toward a distributed surveillance network that can operate in harsh climes and mixed terrain to rapidly cue agents.
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insurance companies literally kill people
UnitedHealth reduced hospitalizations for nursing home seniors. Now it faces wrongful death claims
The company says it is protecting nursing home residents by curbing unnecessary hospital transfers. Whistleblowers allege cost-cutting tactics have endangered the elderly
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
insurance companies literally kill people
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Biden also tried to appoint one of the most progressive telecom and media reformers (Gigi Sohn) in agency history and had the nomination blocked by Joe Manchin, Mark Kelly, and Catherine Cortez Masto
Biden nominated Carr to remain a member of the FCC because he believed Carr's longstanding statements of support for an independent FCC focused on preserving freedom of expression on the airwaves were truthful, and not fraudulent.
They were fraudulent.
They were fraudulent.
KIM: I want to read you a quote & see if you agree with it. 'Congress long ago determined that the FCC is an independent expert agency.' Is that correct?
CARR: Senator, there has been a sea change in the law & approach since I wrote that sentence
KIM: Yes you did. You said it in front of Congress
CARR: Senator, there has been a sea change in the law & approach since I wrote that sentence
KIM: Yes you did. You said it in front of Congress
December 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Biden also tried to appoint one of the most progressive telecom and media reformers (Gigi Sohn) in agency history and had the nomination blocked by Joe Manchin, Mark Kelly, and Catherine Cortez Masto
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Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Police officer who shot Tamir Rice hired by West Virginia departments, report says
Rice family attorney calls the hiring "imbecilic and heartless," as Loehmann has previously resigned from three other departments after public protests.
www.cleveland.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
Tamir Rice was 12 years old.
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These healthcare CEOs stood to save over $100 MILLION in taxes from Trump's 2017 tax breaks.
Those tax breaks were extended this summer.
These same corporations are about to rake in huge profits as premiums are raised for millions.
What are we doing here?
Those tax breaks were extended this summer.
These same corporations are about to rake in huge profits as premiums are raised for millions.
What are we doing here?
December 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
These healthcare CEOs stood to save over $100 MILLION in taxes from Trump's 2017 tax breaks.
Those tax breaks were extended this summer.
These same corporations are about to rake in huge profits as premiums are raised for millions.
What are we doing here?
Those tax breaks were extended this summer.
These same corporations are about to rake in huge profits as premiums are raised for millions.
What are we doing here?
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Brendan Carr uncomfortable chuckles as Markey accuses him of being the chair of the "Federal Censorship Commission"
December 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Brendan Carr uncomfortable chuckles as Markey accuses him of being the chair of the "Federal Censorship Commission"
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We are dehydrating entire swaths of states for this. Driving up the legit prices for everyone around. It’s just nuts. This isn’t making anything easier, it makes life more difficult and stressful. Stop.
For anyone worried AI will replace all of us.
Courtesy of Gemini for the prompt “create an infographic of all the World Series winners since 1986”
I dare you to find 10 things that are right.
Courtesy of Gemini for the prompt “create an infographic of all the World Series winners since 1986”
I dare you to find 10 things that are right.
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 AM
We are dehydrating entire swaths of states for this. Driving up the legit prices for everyone around. It’s just nuts. This isn’t making anything easier, it makes life more difficult and stressful. Stop.
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This tracks with my experience. DHS made up stories like this in Chicago, too. Every story ICE told about being attacked by community members was debunked in court. To assume anything they say is even potentially credible is irresponsible and out of touch with reality.
Re: the ICE actions in south Minneapolis Monday. DHS said "rioters" attacked officers with rocks and pepper spray. Note: I received lots of evidence and didn't see any rocks, the only pepper spray I saw was ICE agents sometimes spraying each other. I did see snow and possibly ice being thrown. (1)
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This tracks with my experience. DHS made up stories like this in Chicago, too. Every story ICE told about being attacked by community members was debunked in court. To assume anything they say is even potentially credible is irresponsible and out of touch with reality.
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"Cuomo isn't Jewish, Adams isn't Jewish, Trump isn't Jewish. But they all are delighted to weaponize antisemitism, to weaponize Jewish fear, against Muslims especially."
Jewish Democratic Congressional candidate Brad Lander.
My full interview with him: zeteo.com/p/meet-the-p...
Jewish Democratic Congressional candidate Brad Lander.
My full interview with him: zeteo.com/p/meet-the-p...
December 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
"Cuomo isn't Jewish, Adams isn't Jewish, Trump isn't Jewish. But they all are delighted to weaponize antisemitism, to weaponize Jewish fear, against Muslims especially."
Jewish Democratic Congressional candidate Brad Lander.
My full interview with him: zeteo.com/p/meet-the-p...
Jewish Democratic Congressional candidate Brad Lander.
My full interview with him: zeteo.com/p/meet-the-p...
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Tesla’s Robotaxi is crashing roughly once every 40,000 miles so far in Austin, and that's with a human safety supervisor in vehicle.
For comparison, the average human driver in the US crashes about once every 500,000 miles.
electrek.co/2025/12/15/t...
For comparison, the average human driver in the US crashes about once every 500,000 miles.
electrek.co/2025/12/15/t...
Tesla reports another Robotaxi crash, even with supervisor as it moves to remove them
Tesla has reported yet another crash involving its Robotaxi fleet in Austin to the NHTSA. The new data keeps the...
electrek.co
December 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Tesla’s Robotaxi is crashing roughly once every 40,000 miles so far in Austin, and that's with a human safety supervisor in vehicle.
For comparison, the average human driver in the US crashes about once every 500,000 miles.
electrek.co/2025/12/15/t...
For comparison, the average human driver in the US crashes about once every 500,000 miles.
electrek.co/2025/12/15/t...