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Learned today that malware can be delivered via ChatGPT - so you think that you’re clicking a legitimate command and instead you have invited in malware that bypasses your security systems because you initiated the command. A great workaround is to not use ChatGPT.
December 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A lot of people who have never studied law will say that she has no case because TN is an at-will state. But that only applies to firings without cause. Illegal firings can still be litigated!
A former state employee who was fired for making a social media comment related to Charlie Kirk is now suing the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
Former State Employee Sues Over Firing After Charlie Kirk Comments
Federal lawsuit alleges First Amendment violations following Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance employee's termination
www.nashvillescene.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
A woman on NextDoor is complaining that she can no longer use the Hillsboro HS tennis courts. Lots of other people chiming in to say that taxpayers should have access. I refrained from asking if they also want use of the governor's mansion and unrestricted access to the capitol bldg (😈). Pls clap.
December 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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“Did you like that necklace I got you? You don’t remember? I gave it to you last week. You said you loved it. You really forgot that quickly?”
December 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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So many questions about these weird ass Grinch/Walmart ads…

Who is this for?

Is Walton Goggins worried that he isn’t as ubiquitous as Pedro Pascal?

If there’s a Walmart in Whoville, does that mean there’s a Seuss version of the Walton heirs? Do they also live in Whoville?
December 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Kid: hey, can I borrow one of your sweaters to wear to school tmrw?
Me: 😑 for what reason?
K: uh, just a thing
Me: 😑 you mean, an ugly sweater contest?
K: 😬 uhhh, I mean, just "festive"
Me: 😒 I see right through you and no. Unless you want the polar bear sweater.
Kid: ew, no, that's cringe
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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A for-profit education firm called Stride is opening a school inside a for-profit immigration prison run by CoreCivic. Stride has been accused of defrauding investors and providing substandard education to children.
@whitneycwimbish.bsky.social spotted the job listings:
prospect.org/2025/12/10/f...
For-Profit School Opening in For-Profit ICE Family Prison - The American Prospect
Stride, Inc., is hiring multiple teachers to run a new school at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley.
prospect.org
December 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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People keep wondering why they're going after Venezuela. It's because they want to do regime change and control its oil, then use a big tract of land there to keep a tax free "network state" that looks like Dubai but operates like Rhodesia. They are saying this out loud! Believe them!
December 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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if you give a mouse a cookie
December 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I just... how
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
December 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Instant all-timer here:
December 10, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Nisolo promised ethical fashion before it went broke. Its former Peruvian factory workers are still waiting to be paid, Amal Ahmed reports. The handmade leather shoe brand was a darling of ethical fashion. Then it all came crashing down & workers were left without severance payments.
Nisolo former factory workers waiting for severance after foreclosure sale
The handmade leather shoe brand was a darling of ethical fashion. When it all came crashing down, workers in Peru did not receive severance
prismreports.org
December 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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SCOOP — Gregg Phillips, a conspiracy theorist with no emergency management experience who helped produce the election-denying documentary ‘2000 Mules’ with Dinesh D’Souza and has faced numerous legal inquiries, has been named head of FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery.

My story:
Conspiracy theorist election denier given FEMA’s second-most important role
Gregg Phillips will lead the Office of Response and Recovery, “the heart of what FEMA does.”
www.thehandbasket.co
December 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Whatever they're filming off Granny White Pike has a huge crew.
December 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
How will Bill Lee and Marsha respond? They've been proud about protecting musicians while also protecting data centers. They'll actually have to pick a side!
BREAKING: Trump says he will sign an executive order this week that will limit states’ ability to regulate AI.
December 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Hahaha, this reminds me of the local CEO who only allowed sugar-free drinks in the corporate dining cafe because he thinks Americans are too fat (he's not thin nor were many of the other executives)
December 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
So overwhelmed. As is every December. I know Christmas bdays are hard on those who have them, but they can be even harder on the moms trying to make it all wonderful.
(This is not directed at those Birthmas babies.)
December 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Typical east coast elitist doesn't know the difference between Memphis and Nashville.
(This is in front of the Hattiloo Theater, which features Black playwrights)
That’s… not Nashville. Also looks weirdly AI?
December 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Well said, regardless of the topic.
It is a very sad and small life where you can't conceive that other people are different to you. It is also extremely unfortunate that people like this hold so much power.
December 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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This headline got me all exited that Elizabeth Warren was going to fight The Batman.
December 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.

One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.

When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.

Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.

www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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If you are mad about the USPS costing tax payers 9 billion a year just wait til you find out how much the military costs us.
December 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
National Parks will have free admission on the already-busiest days of the year. More intentional weaponized stupidity. Not sure if stupid is the right word because they know what they're doing. 2027: "National Parks revenue was down for 2026. Time to sell them!"
December 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM