Chimaera
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SHE’S FINISHED! My 5-foot-long Enterprise D oil painting is complete after nearly 100 hours of work!
I remember being 13 years old or so and trying to draw her and it was so hard, and all I wanted was to be able to do something like this. Truly a dream come true. 🥰🖖
I remember being 13 years old or so and trying to draw her and it was so hard, and all I wanted was to be able to do something like this. Truly a dream come true. 🥰🖖
February 7, 2026 at 11:37 PM
SHE’S FINISHED! My 5-foot-long Enterprise D oil painting is complete after nearly 100 hours of work!
I remember being 13 years old or so and trying to draw her and it was so hard, and all I wanted was to be able to do something like this. Truly a dream come true. 🥰🖖
I remember being 13 years old or so and trying to draw her and it was so hard, and all I wanted was to be able to do something like this. Truly a dream come true. 🥰🖖
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Guys you gotta take reindeer organs
February 5, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Guys you gotta take reindeer organs
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The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
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I hate doing this but I would like to make sure I don't get evicted while also staying warm and not starving. Thank you. gofund.me/28aace631
Donate to Support Bob to Prevent Eviction and Hunger, organized by Robert Callahan
Hi I'm Bob and I need help with rent, bills, and groceries before I get evi… Robert Callahan needs your support for Support Bob to Prevent Eviction and Hunger
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January 29, 2026 at 1:45 AM
I hate doing this but I would like to make sure I don't get evicted while also staying warm and not starving. Thank you. gofund.me/28aace631
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NEW: Howard Lutnick, the billionaire who serves as President Trump’s commerce secretary, planned a visit to Epstein’s island in 2012.
Lutnick previously claimed that he was so revolted by Epstein that he had cut ties with him years earlier.
1/6
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Lutnick previously claimed that he was so revolted by Epstein that he had cut ties with him years earlier.
1/6
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Planned Trip to Epstein’s Island
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:26 PM
NEW: Howard Lutnick, the billionaire who serves as President Trump’s commerce secretary, planned a visit to Epstein’s island in 2012.
Lutnick previously claimed that he was so revolted by Epstein that he had cut ties with him years earlier.
1/6
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Lutnick previously claimed that he was so revolted by Epstein that he had cut ties with him years earlier.
1/6
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:40 PM
BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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You can pinpoint exactly when the Pope woke up
January 11, 2026 at 4:40 AM
You can pinpoint exactly when the Pope woke up
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He’s right: this is not a collapsed state. We still have civic power. Elections can’t just be canceled. Courts won’t close. Martial law isn’t coming. American democracy is wounded, not dead. Pressure is maintenance. Keep pushing relentlessly, without despair. Nihilism isn’t insight. It’s abdication.
Many of you have become drama-addicted doomers, and you seem to think it's important for the rest of us to join you.
Yes, things are bad. But change is within our power. Grow up. Act like sober, responsible adults in a democracy instead of cynical, all-is-lost teenagers.
Now get off my lawn.
/5x
Yes, things are bad. But change is within our power. Grow up. Act like sober, responsible adults in a democracy instead of cynical, all-is-lost teenagers.
Now get off my lawn.
/5x
January 10, 2026 at 4:24 AM
He’s right: this is not a collapsed state. We still have civic power. Elections can’t just be canceled. Courts won’t close. Martial law isn’t coming. American democracy is wounded, not dead. Pressure is maintenance. Keep pushing relentlessly, without despair. Nihilism isn’t insight. It’s abdication.
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BREAKING NEWS: We are opening a formal investigation into the shooting involving federal agents in Portland today.
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
January 9, 2026 at 4:06 AM
BREAKING NEWS: We are opening a formal investigation into the shooting involving federal agents in Portland today.
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
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Brent Key and Kelani Sitake - United by Strawberry - via @poptartsbowl.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Brent Key and Kelani Sitake - United by Strawberry - via @poptartsbowl.com
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Tapping the XKCD sign again to explain that no, I won't be seeing an aurora tonight. Or at least I really hope not. That would be bad. :)
November 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Tapping the XKCD sign again to explain that no, I won't be seeing an aurora tonight. Or at least I really hope not. That would be bad. :)
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‘K I have an idea: Trump needs to be convinced that the only thing standing between him and the Nobel Peace Prize is STEPHEN MILLER. (Whether or not he is actually in contention for the NPP is irrelevant to this operation.)
It’s a crazy plan, but it Just. Might. Work.
It’s a crazy plan, but it Just. Might. Work.
Objectively one of the most insane things he has ever posted
June 24, 2025 at 4:56 AM
‘K I have an idea: Trump needs to be convinced that the only thing standing between him and the Nobel Peace Prize is STEPHEN MILLER. (Whether or not he is actually in contention for the NPP is irrelevant to this operation.)
It’s a crazy plan, but it Just. Might. Work.
It’s a crazy plan, but it Just. Might. Work.
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"SCOTUS allows Trump admin to deport people to random countries with no notice"
Honestly still can't believe that I wrote this headline today, let alone that the U.S. Supreme Court's majority did so.
Honestly still can't believe that I wrote this headline today, let alone that the U.S. Supreme Court's majority did so.
SCOTUS allows Trump admin to deport people to random countries with no notice
Justice Sotomayor called the order a "gross ... abuse" of the court's authority. Also: Law Dork in the media.
www.lawdork.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
"SCOTUS allows Trump admin to deport people to random countries with no notice"
Honestly still can't believe that I wrote this headline today, let alone that the U.S. Supreme Court's majority did so.
Honestly still can't believe that I wrote this headline today, let alone that the U.S. Supreme Court's majority did so.
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Well, this is acutely relevant a bit sooner than expected…
Now up on @lawfaremedia.org: my deep dive into the domestic and international law surrounding whether the Trump administration can join Israel’s war against Iran.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
The Law of Going to War with Iran
Right or wrong, the executive branch likely thinks Trump has the legal authority to do it—at least until Congress or the courts say otherwise.
www.lawfaremedia.org
June 22, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Well, this is acutely relevant a bit sooner than expected…
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I am very, very happy to be wrong. I'm glad especially to see independents split on this.
I was pretty sure the protests would create a more even split, but Trump being down 15 points on this one issue tells me I was too worried.
I was pretty sure the protests would create a more even split, but Trump being down 15 points on this one issue tells me I was too worried.
Harry Enten: "I think we can say Donald Trump has lost the political battle when it comes to what has happened in Los Angeles. Trump's net approval rating on LA - way, way underwater at -15 points... this is happening on what should be on Donald Trump's best issue ... he's losing on his core issue"
June 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I am very, very happy to be wrong. I'm glad especially to see independents split on this.
I was pretty sure the protests would create a more even split, but Trump being down 15 points on this one issue tells me I was too worried.
I was pretty sure the protests would create a more even split, but Trump being down 15 points on this one issue tells me I was too worried.
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But but but Matt Yglesias said that’s wrong
Harry Enten: "I think we can say Donald Trump has lost the political battle when it comes to what has happened in Los Angeles. Trump's net approval rating on LA - way, way underwater at -15 points... this is happening on what should be on Donald Trump's best issue ... he's losing on his core issue"
June 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
But but but Matt Yglesias said that’s wrong
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Trump reversed himself, again. Raids on farms and hotels back on.
He double TACOed www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
He double TACOed www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Trump officials reverse guidance exempting farms, hotels from immigration raids
ICE agents have been told to continue conducting workforce enforcement operations at agricultural businesses despite concerns about effects on the food industry.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Trump reversed himself, again. Raids on farms and hotels back on.
He double TACOed www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
He double TACOed www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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Really important story - army officials asked soldiers to identify themselves if they don't agree with Trump's politics that way he'd get only supportive soldiers in uniform during his political rally on base. Heavier soldiers were also barred from participating.
Bragg Soldiers Who Cheered Trump's Political Attacks While in Uniform Were Checked for Allegiance, Appearance
As Trump viciously attacked his perceived political foes, he whipped up boos from the gathered troops directed at California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom.
www.military.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Really important story - army officials asked soldiers to identify themselves if they don't agree with Trump's politics that way he'd get only supportive soldiers in uniform during his political rally on base. Heavier soldiers were also barred from participating.
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The disparity btwn what’s actually happening in Los Angeles and the way it’s being mischaracterized is one of the biggest stress tests of modern media in recent memory. Botted socials, AI, old clips, declining literacy—it’s like seeing a broken emergency response system hit by a storm.
June 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The disparity btwn what’s actually happening in Los Angeles and the way it’s being mischaracterized is one of the biggest stress tests of modern media in recent memory. Botted socials, AI, old clips, declining literacy—it’s like seeing a broken emergency response system hit by a storm.
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"No Kings" Phone Backgrounds
Some photos of mine that I've made into phone backgrounds. Both with a "No Kings" reminder (as if any of us need reminding) and without so you can have that space for your widget counting down to the next protest.
#NoKings
Some photos of mine that I've made into phone backgrounds. Both with a "No Kings" reminder (as if any of us need reminding) and without so you can have that space for your widget counting down to the next protest.
#NoKings
June 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
"No Kings" Phone Backgrounds
Some photos of mine that I've made into phone backgrounds. Both with a "No Kings" reminder (as if any of us need reminding) and without so you can have that space for your widget counting down to the next protest.
#NoKings
Some photos of mine that I've made into phone backgrounds. Both with a "No Kings" reminder (as if any of us need reminding) and without so you can have that space for your widget counting down to the next protest.
#NoKings
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"Utterly bogus emergencies" would have made for a great headline, instead of this dud.
“He is declaring utterly bogus emergencies for the sake of trying to expand his power, undermine the Constitution and destroy civil liberties.” www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/u...
“He is declaring utterly bogus emergencies for the sake of trying to expand his power, undermine the Constitution and destroy civil liberties.” www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/u...
Trump Declares Dubious Emergencies to Amass Power, Scholars Say
In disputes over protests, deportations and tariffs, the president has invoked statutes that may not provide him with the authority he claims.
www.nytimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"Utterly bogus emergencies" would have made for a great headline, instead of this dud.
“He is declaring utterly bogus emergencies for the sake of trying to expand his power, undermine the Constitution and destroy civil liberties.” www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/u...
“He is declaring utterly bogus emergencies for the sake of trying to expand his power, undermine the Constitution and destroy civil liberties.” www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/u...
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Breaking: ABC News says senior national correspondent Terry Moran "has been suspended pending further evaluation." This since-deleted tweet is the reason for the suspension:
June 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Breaking: ABC News says senior national correspondent Terry Moran "has been suspended pending further evaluation." This since-deleted tweet is the reason for the suspension: