Matt Carey
@mattcarey.bsky.social
Working journalist. Deranged Philly fan. Temple Made.
this is my hottest Bluesky take but I'm sorry, the people who liked unassigned seats on an airplane are psychopaths, the one time I ever flew Southwest I felt like I was in line for a $50 TV on Black Friday, it was a nightmare, never again
Southwest Airlines officially retired its decades-old practice of open seating. For the first time, passengers received assigned seats, a major shift for the carrier, which also introduced a new group boarding process and premium seat options.
Southwest Begins Assigned Seating, Scrapping a Signature Quirk
The airline said its new policy, rolled out on Tuesday, responded to passengers’ preferences, but some customers said the scramble was part of the charm.
nyti.ms
January 28, 2026 at 4:41 AM
this is my hottest Bluesky take but I'm sorry, the people who liked unassigned seats on an airplane are psychopaths, the one time I ever flew Southwest I felt like I was in line for a $50 TV on Black Friday, it was a nightmare, never again
i feel like by definition, "the world is closer than ever to the end" would be undeniably true
The world is closer than ever to the end, according to those behind the Doomsday Clock, which is set 85 seconds to “midnight” for 2026.
Members of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the metaphorical clock forward by four seconds as threats of humanity’s own making continue to grow.
Members of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the metaphorical clock forward by four seconds as threats of humanity’s own making continue to grow.
These scientists say the world is closer than ever to ‘doomsday’
The assessment reflected growing risks related to nuclear weapons, climate change, AI, autocracy, biological technologies and other human-made threats.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:53 PM
i feel like by definition, "the world is closer than ever to the end" would be undeniably true
folks we've once again got a NEW TONE ALERT
President Trump softened his tone on immigration enforcement in the wake of another killing of an American citizen by federal officers by expressing sorrow over the bloodshed and sending a new personal envoy to take charge in Minneapolis.
Trump softens tone on Minneapolis violence amid calls for accountability
The White House changed leadership in Minnesota and softened tone on dead protesters as polls show Americans turning against ICE.
wapo.st
January 27, 2026 at 1:36 AM
folks we've once again got a NEW TONE ALERT
can you imagine launching a Senate bid in *Minnesota* **today** with part of your platform being "actually this is fine"
Former “Sunday Night Football” sidelines reporter Michele Tafoya announced a Republican bid for Senate. Her video made passing reference to the unrest over ICE that has gripped Minnesota and said she would stand with police to deport undocumented immigrants.
Former NFL sidelines reporter Michele Tafoya runs for Senate in Minnesota
Tafoya cited her work on TV in her campaign announcement, saying the job “taught me about how leadership really works.”
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:58 AM
can you imagine launching a Senate bid in *Minnesota* **today** with part of your platform being "actually this is fine"
any person who was actually worthy of winning the prize would immediately turn it down but it's Trump so he'll put it front and center on his desk and everyone will act like he actually won it and he'll be called "the Nobel Peace Prize award winning president"
María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, said she would to hand her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize award to President Trump — an extraordinary bid to win his sympathies that has sparked sharp reaction from the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Machado’s Nobel gamble: A peace offering to win over a wary Trump
The Venezuelan opposition leader said she would hand her 2025 award to the president, an extraordinary move to regain his favor as he warms to the remnants of the Maduro regime.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:18 PM
any person who was actually worthy of winning the prize would immediately turn it down but it's Trump so he'll put it front and center on his desk and everyone will act like he actually won it and he'll be called "the Nobel Peace Prize award winning president"
It's just incredibly sad that we're never going to get out of this cycle. If Dems win, they'll either take action against all of the GOP crimes of this run, or they won't, and it'll be a green light to do it again next time GOP is in power. And if Republicans keep winning, this will keep on going.
Breaking News: Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said that federal prosecutors are investigating her after she urged service members to resist illegal orders.
Senator Says Prosecutors Are Investigating Her After Video About Illegal Orders
It is unclear what possible crime might involve Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, who has warned in dire terms about the dissolution of American democracy.
nyti.ms
January 14, 2026 at 3:33 AM
It's just incredibly sad that we're never going to get out of this cycle. If Dems win, they'll either take action against all of the GOP crimes of this run, or they won't, and it'll be a green light to do it again next time GOP is in power. And if Republicans keep winning, this will keep on going.
i'm sorry to say this but the Sixers broadcast has become irredeemably bad and it's only getting worse
December 24, 2025 at 1:57 AM
i'm sorry to say this but the Sixers broadcast has become irredeemably bad and it's only getting worse
these guys really do just call everything they don't like "diversity" don't they
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
these guys really do just call everything they don't like "diversity" don't they
people will say that the Sixers halftime Ambien punch bowl that everyone is required to drink from is having negative effects on their performance but I just don't see it
December 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
people will say that the Sixers halftime Ambien punch bowl that everyone is required to drink from is having negative effects on their performance but I just don't see it
hello fellow mccainiacs
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
hello fellow mccainiacs
very unlike a Josh Harris-owned organization to prematurely accelerate its process after the slightest bit of success and instead kneecap themselves
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
very unlike a Josh Harris-owned organization to prematurely accelerate its process after the slightest bit of success and instead kneecap themselves
The Kyle Lowry experience is way more fun as Team Manager Getting To Play On Senior Night compared to 30 minute a night rotation player
November 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The Kyle Lowry experience is way more fun as Team Manager Getting To Play On Senior Night compared to 30 minute a night rotation player
obviously you can't be the future of the Democratic party if you a) have ideas and b) win elections
Hakeem Jeffries says Zohran Mamdani is not the future of the Democratic Party.
November 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
obviously you can't be the future of the Democratic party if you a) have ideas and b) win elections
your takeaway from a Dodgers world series win should not be "that could've been the Phillies if only for (insert here)," it should be that the gods simply would not permit any other event to occur and there was simply no scenario where any Phillies success would not have been immediately invalidated
November 2, 2025 at 5:44 AM
your takeaway from a Dodgers world series win should not be "that could've been the Phillies if only for (insert here)," it should be that the gods simply would not permit any other event to occur and there was simply no scenario where any Phillies success would not have been immediately invalidated
this game is officially a retaliatory tariff
October 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
this game is officially a retaliatory tariff
if you guys think tonight was good featuring powerhouse teams playing at the highest level, just wait until tomorrow when the Eastern Conference rockfights start and you're googling starters to see what second division Turkish team they played for last year
October 22, 2025 at 3:02 AM
if you guys think tonight was good featuring powerhouse teams playing at the highest level, just wait until tomorrow when the Eastern Conference rockfights start and you're googling starters to see what second division Turkish team they played for last year
Sheppard looks insanely out of place in this game and he's going to be on another team in February.
October 22, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Sheppard looks insanely out of place in this game and he's going to be on another team in February.
you had to be encouraged by an offensive set that Reed Sheppard didn't even know he was in and had to be instructed last second to check into the game
October 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
you had to be encouraged by an offensive set that Reed Sheppard didn't even know he was in and had to be instructed last second to check into the game
as a society we've become too numb to phrases like "The American Express Tip-Off presented by Kia"
October 22, 2025 at 1:38 AM
as a society we've become too numb to phrases like "The American Express Tip-Off presented by Kia"
our first troubling Joel fall and grab at his knee of the year, basketball season is back in Philadelphia
October 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
our first troubling Joel fall and grab at his knee of the year, basketball season is back in Philadelphia
my response would be that if you don't air Kimmel you don't air any ABC programming and that includes SEC games and Monday Night Football, affiliates do wield a certain amount of power but if these stations could survive without a network affiliation they'd already be doing it
Sinclair, run by right-wing media mogul David Smith, says suspending the Jimmy Kimmel show isn’t enough. It is going to run a tribute to Kirk during Kimmel’s time slot.
Sinclair stations will run not consider putting Kimmel back on air until he apologizes and donates to Turning Point USA
Sinclair stations will run not consider putting Kimmel back on air until he apologizes and donates to Turning Point USA
September 18, 2025 at 3:25 AM
my response would be that if you don't air Kimmel you don't air any ABC programming and that includes SEC games and Monday Night Football, affiliates do wield a certain amount of power but if these stations could survive without a network affiliation they'd already be doing it
this man is the sketchy character with a flimsy alibi they introduce on SVU to misdirect you before they reveal the real killer
Matt Prater looks like a guy who did not expect to be seen in public before October.
September 8, 2025 at 4:18 AM
this man is the sketchy character with a flimsy alibi they introduce on SVU to misdirect you before they reveal the real killer
finally, I've been waiting for someone to tackle the high crime gang violence at the Washington Monument
The National Guard deployed in D.C.’s streets Tuesday night, according to the White House, a day after President Trump federalized the D.C. police force. DEA agents and vehicles marked U.S. Secret Service Police and U.S. Park Police were also seen nearby.
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August 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
finally, I've been waiting for someone to tackle the high crime gang violence at the Washington Monument
castellanos homer
Exclusive: The Justice Department told President Trump in May that his name is among many in the Epstein files.
Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files
Bondi told president at the meeting that Justice also decided to not release more Jeffrey Epstein documents because of the presence of child pornography and the need to protect victims.
on.wsj.com
July 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
castellanos homer