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The San Francisco Standard
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Buster Posey’s new Giants timeline provides Tony Vitello with security

Rookie Bryce Eldridge said a group of young players is motivated to help the rookie manager build a winning culture in San Francisco.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kevin V. Nguyen

Four lessons from the Marina Safeway housing battle

No amount of kicking and screaming will stop mega projects from coming to San Francisco.

The San Francisco Standard
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A murdered father, then foster care. Now she’s fighting to replace Eric Swalwell

State Sen. Aisha Wahab is the frontrunner in the race, but a $2 million ad campaign is trying to derail her.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Stephanie Gerson

No Outside Lands? No problem. Here are 14 of the best events in SF this week

Curate your own lineup of headline-worthy concerts, Charli XCX-themed afterparties, art events, and more to appease your festival-induced FOMO.

@altnps.bsky.social - Alt National Park Service
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Let’s see if Susan Collins stands by her “concerns”, or if she folds like she always does.

The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
Text • Jana Deak

More than $100k Raised Family of Fatal UTV Crash

A small Catskills community is holding its breath after a Friday night UTV crash took the life of a 12-year-old boy and left his younger brother fighting for his life. Continue reading…

Political Wire
Text • Taegan Goddard

Proposed Deal Would Give Iran Control of Strait

“A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters ​on Wednesday, in one of the biggest concessions yet to Iran,” Reuters reports. “Despite the apparent step towards yielding to Iranian demands, the sources […]

Political Wire
Text • Taegan Goddard

Houthis Say They’ll Target Tankers in Red Sea

“Yemen’s Houthi militant group said it would attack Saudi oil tankers in the northern Red Sea, a potential fresh escalation in its attacks on shipping,” Bloomberg reports.

@art.feediverse.org - Great art on Bluesky
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Mess of fish, 1940 #paulklee #klee

@art.feediverse.org - Great art on Bluesky
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Bathers, 1904 #paulcezanne #cezanne

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Untitled, 1967 #rothko #americanart

Berkeleyside
Text • Jose Fermoso

June election went ‘smoothly’ for Alameda County, says new registrar

The next big test is the Nov. 3 general election, including five Berkeley City Council seats and three school board seats. 

WP Tavern Valid
Audio • Nathan Wrigley

#228 – Priscilla Collado Ramirez on Reducing WordPress Beginner Anxiety

Today, the podcast is focused on Priscilla Collado Ramirez’s journey with WordPress, highlighting how overwhelming the platform can be for beginners due to the abundance of options and limited guidance. Priscilla discussed her experience leaving WordPress 17 years ago and returning as an educator, using wellness techniques and understanding different learning styles to help her students gain confidence. The discussion explored normalising confusion, taking small steps, celebrating progress, and the need to educate mentors on effective teaching methods. Priscilla emphasises making WordPress approachable, supportive, and less daunting for newcomers.

Latest articles from Crooks and Liars
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Max Miller Goes On Jake Tapper’s Show, Looks Even Worse

Jake Tapper is one of the worst "journalists" on the planet. Tapper proved it again by giving Rep. Max Miller a chance to spew lies on CNN. Court documents outline that the Ohio congressman inflicted horrific abuse on his ex-wife and two-year-old daughter, so naturally Tapp...

links.daveverse.org
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10 RSS Feed Readers You Can Self Host.

Thinking about...
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What is Communism?

What is Communism?

The fourth lecture in my new course, "Hitler and Stalin today."

Mastodon Blog
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Discovery Week 2026: What we learned, and what we’re doing next

I joined Mastodon in the summer of 2025 as the first full-time design hire. I have an extensive background in improving software usability, diversity and belonging for online communities, but I was new to Mastodon and the fediverse. Immediately, I was impressed with the rich...

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
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A colossal magma system has been hiding beneath Tuscany

A massive magma reservoir has been detected deep beneath Tuscany, despite showing no obvious signs at the surface. Scientists mapped the roughly 6,000-cubic-kilometer body using natural ground vibrations recorded by dozens of seismic sensors. It poses no immediate danger, but the discovery reveals how enormous volcanic systems can remain hidden and could transform the search for geothermal energy and critical minerals.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
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Europe’s wildfires became so intense they created their own storm

Historic wildfires scorched huge areas of Spain and France, with one Spanish blaze burning an area about the size of New York City and a French fire generating a rare, towering fire cloud. A dangerous combination of lush winter growth, severe heat, drought, and strong winds helped turn the landscape into explosive fuel.

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
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A solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower arrive on the same day

August brings four major celestial events, including a solar eclipse and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Dark New Moon skies could make the Perseids especially impressive, while Venus will blaze in the west after sunset. A deep partial lunar eclipse closes the month, darkening most of the Moon.