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• David Edwards
SCOTUSblog
• Kelsey Dallas, Blake Fox
Orders and arguments ahead
Plus, how the Supreme Court is reshaping religious rights.
The Warning with Steve Schmidt
• Steve Schmidt
Axe of malice
Trump's war on Washington's trees exposes the rot at the heart of his presidency
The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
• Evan Paul
Ella Langley Will Be Touring Again in 2027
Ella Langley just confirmed she's hitting the road again in 2027, and honestly, she can't imagine doing anything else. Continue reading…
Ars Technica
• Jennifer Ouellette
Honey bee stingers are double-piston venom pumps
Co-author: “The unique geometry of the valves is the key; they act as collapsible pistons" to deliver venom.
WIRED
• Julian Chokkattu
The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home
With customizable “faces,” this 7-inch smart display is a unique hybrid between an iPhone and an Apple Watch.
WIRED
• Julian Chokkattu
Apple Reboots Its Smart-Home Strategy With New Hardware and a ‘Home Collection’
I got an early glimpse of Apple’s biggest push into the smart home in years.
Techdirt
• Karl Bode
Judge Orders Trump To Stop Airing Taxpayer-Funded Midterm Propaganda Ads (For Now)
Last week, the DNC sued the Trump administration for using $20 million in taxpayer money on strange and ineffective midterm ads. The use of taxpayer money technically violates multiple laws (remember those?), including the Hatch Act and Federal Appropriations Laws restricting taxpayer-funded propaganda. Trump’s now been ordered to stop airing the ads entirely courtesy of […]
AI Secret
• Magna
🛎️ Publishers Ban AI for Everyone Else
Plus: Epic Delayed Star Wars for Claude, China's Humanoids Are Just Toys
Thinking about...
• Timothy Snyder
Between the River and the Railroad Tracks
With Nicole Fleetwood about her new book
NEW: Fraudsters stole $470 million last year from Americans who need help paying for food.
Adopting the same microchip that credit cards have had for years would prevent most of the theft, but Congress won’t pay for it.
https://www.propublica.org/article/food-stamp-snap-benefits-theft-skimmers-fraud?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
#News #SNAP #Crime #Theft #Fraud #Congress #Government #Poverty #Hunger
Prison Journalism Project
• Kory McClary
Why Prisons Should Have Internet Access

For three years while incarcerated, I experienced the digital world through a contraband cellphone, which significantly broadened my world.
The post Why Prisons Should Have Internet Access appeared first on Prison Journalism Project.
Prison Journalism Project
• David Bomber
Come Work With Me for a Day in Prison

Most days, I get started at 4:30 a.m. with a not-so-polite reminder from my alarm clock, telling me that it’s time to get up and get ready for work. I brush my teeth and wash my face. I put on my Timberland boots and prison-issued clothes. After that, it’s only a matter of time before the booth officer opens my cell door so I and many others can report to work.
The post Come Work With Me for a Day in Prison appeared first on Prison Journalism Project.
Another discard from Tuscany.
📷️️ Pentax KX
🎞️ Fuji Superia X-tra 400
🔭 Pentax M 50mm/1.7
⚗️ Spieker Film Lab
TPM – Talking Points Memo
• John Light
Three Weeks Out, Democrats’ Chances of a Legislative Majority Seem to be Growing
Can the Democrats Really Be Doing This Well? With three weeks until Election Day, those who evaluate the electoral landscape...
TPM – Talking Points Memo
• Matt Shuham
Hundreds of Judges Found Trump’s Mass Detention Scheme Unlawful. Will the Supreme Court?
This article is part of Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. Donald Trump’s ability to jail millions of people without...
Peak Fall Foliage Brings Hiking Warning to Hudson Valley
Peak fall foliage is bringing more hikers to Hudson Valley trails, but local first responders are issuing a warning after rescuing an injured hiker near Cold Spring. Continue reading…
Electrek
• Michelle Lewis
Tesla still leads US fast-charger growth – but it’s raised its prices

The US has passed 80,000 public EV fast-charging ports, and new charging stops are getting bigger and packing more power. That’s good news for drivers looking for an open stall. The price story is more mixed: Most networks are holding steady, but Tesla Supercharger costs have gone up.
more…
links.daveverse.org
• Dave Winer
James Webb reveals a massive cosmic structure that challenges our understanding of the Universe.
Paul Krugman
• Paul Krugman
Elon Musk Shows Us Why Oligarchy is a Danger
Mega-billionaires are more dangerous to democracy than the merely rich