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Trump’s EPA Clamps Down on Public Outrage Over Data Centers — the One Issue Sparking Bipartisan Revolt

Americans across the political spectrum are outraged and staunchly opposing the development of new AI data centers — and the...

News – The White House
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Honoring the Memory of Dolly Parton

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for the memory of Dolly Parton, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and […]

The post Honoring the Memory of Dolly Parton appeared first on The White House.

Political Wire
Text • Taegan Goddard

China Rebukes Trump’s Pressure Campaign on Iran

“China sharply condemned the sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran and its trading partners announced by the United States,” the Washington Post reports. “China is Iran’s top trading partner and the newly announced U.S. economic pressure campaign risks a flare-up in relations just as President Donald Trump has sought to ease tensions and secure a […]

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BTW we all know there isn't an RSS 2.0 feed, it isn't a podcast, but rather than getting all preachy, which no one likes, mention a "podcast feed" as a real thing that's expected. Always add "feed" when you say podcast.

The feed gives you and podcast producers the thing that makes podcasting so different -- freedom. For listeners it means if you don't like something the software does, you can switch without losing anything. And for producers there's no one who can stop you from speaking. There is always a way around a blockage. But only if there's an RSS feed.

Six Colors Updates instantly via WebSub
Text • Jason Snell

‘Designed in California’ feeds are up and running ↦

Today Relay launched the public and private feeds of my new podcast, Designed in California. If you’re interested in the history of Apple, check it out.…

Mitch's Blog Supports Webmention
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Overheard: “May we all live so that, if we die at 80, the entire world thinks you’ve gone too soon.”

Racket
Text • Keith Harris

All the Music at the Fair (and Everywhere Else) in Your Complete Concert Calendar: Aug. 25-31

All the Music at the Fair (and Everywhere Else) in Your Complete Concert Calendar: Aug. 25-31

Pretty much all the music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.

@altnps.bsky.social - Alt National Park Service
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Air Force Maj. Jason Watson, who publicly called for Donald Trump’s impeachment twice on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, is now facing criminal charges under military law.

@prisonjournalism.bsky.social - Prison Journalism Project
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I learned to cultivate plants behind bars. Sharing the fruits of my labor with the local community was one of the proudest moments of my life.
https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2026/08/25/why-prisons-should-have-more-gardens/?utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=PJP-Bluesky

@petebuttigieg.bsky.social - Pete Buttigieg
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There will not be another like the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton. Her music spoke to millions across generations, including in our family.

Berkeleyside
Text • Alex N. Gecan

Should Berkeley fund a public bank for the East Bay? Voters will decide in November

Proponents say Measure Z, a parcel tax to fund a regional public bank, will invest in progressive causes. Critics say Berkeley will carry too much of the cost for the rest of the East Bay.

Electrek
Text • Michelle Lewis

Future EVs could get more range from this tiny TI sensor

A tiny new sensor from Texas Instruments (TI) could help future EVs squeeze more range from their batteries while delivering smoother acceleration and less motor noise.

Defector
Text • Tom Ley

Soraya Roberts Was A Great Critic And A Great Hang

Soraya Roberts Was A Great Critic And A Great Hang

A not-insignificant part of my job is fielding phone calls from freelance writers who have questions. The questions can vary—Have you heard of any job openings? Are you interested in this pitch? An editor at another publication is trying to screw me, what should I do? Can you help me get a credential to this…

Ars Technica
Text • Jeremy Hsu

World humanoid robot games show runners breaking records, bursting into flames

World humanoid robot games show runners breaking records, bursting into flames

Record-breaking robot races are less substantial than household chore challenges.

TPM – Talking Points Memo
Text • Hunter Walker

EXCLUSIVE: He Accidentally Won a Michigan House Primary. He Also Attended the Jan 6 Protest.

Tom Smith sort of stumbled into the Republican nomination in his Michigan House district. But based on dozens of posts...

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Text • Jason Kottke

In lieu of flowers, Dolly Parton’s family is asking for...

In lieu of flowers, Dolly Parton’s family is asking for donations to her Imagination Library, which has distributed over 330 million books to kids.

Political Wire
Text • Taegan Goddard

New Feature: Save It For Later

I’ve completely rebuilt the Favorites feature on Political Wire — and since many members probably didn’t even know it existed, it’s worth a quick re-introduction. Favorites are the easiest way to save a Political Wire post you want to come back to later. You’ll now see a small bookmark icon next to the Comments link […]

SCOTUSblog
Text • Amy Howe

Trump administration asks justices to consider key border policy

The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2026

TPM – Talking Points Memo
Text • Josh Kovensky

Civil Liberties Groups From Across Political Spectrum Denounce Trump’s NSPM-7

The White House directed federal law enforcement last year to pursue the opposition in broad strokes: if a person is...

TPM – Talking Points Memo
Text • Kate Riga

Judge Clears Way for Voting Group to Get Fresh Block on Trump Order

On Tuesday, a federal judge advanced the ball in a challenge to President Donald Trump’s order to overhaul mail-in voting,...