The attorney general of Missouri is demanding information about the circumstances of a post shared on the X social media platform by the official city of Kansas City account that stated Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s city of residence....
The measures upheld include a change to the state’s voter ID law that removes the option for someone to sign an affidavit affirming their identity if they don’t present a photo identification at the polls....
Trump follows with postings about how the beautiful mother nature whom he’s always respected has joined the witch trial by continuing to keep him from speaking. But at least he could catch up on some rest.
And through it all, Trump has been required to remain seated, not gesturing, not talking and not using his phone. He has not even been allowed to adjust the temperature a few degrees in a courtroom he described as “freezing.”
I have old Facebook and Twitter accounts, maybe some others. I’m old so there’s a MySpace account out there. But I’ve mostly been using reddit the last decade or so, and have migrated to Lemmy. Now, Lemmy is the only social media i use. Recent news got me thinking about this question.
“A lot of the information that’s been put out there is completely incorrect and inaccurate,” Nebo School District Public Information Officer Seth Sorensen told ABC4.com....
The justices heard arguments in Joseph Fischer’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling rejecting his attempt to escape a federal charge of corruptly obstructing an official proceeding - the congressional certification of President Joe Biden’s victory over Trump that the rioters sought to prevent on Jan. 6, 2021.
This latest effort is a part of the NAACP’s attempt to fight what they describe as a wave of anti-diversity, equity and inclusion legislation across the country....
“I told Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks — sending a clear message to its foes that they cannot effectively threaten the security of Israel,” Biden said.
What’s inside: The section of the LEARNS Act in question bans critical race theory. It defines “prohibited indoctrination” as communication by a public school employee, representative or guest speaker that compels a person to adopt, affirm or profess an idea that people are inferior or superior based on protected classes...
I was trying to get Bing to draw a fractal image of an arm with a hand that has smaller arms instead of fingers, and so on. Didn’t quite get it yet, but these are neat.
NBC News: After X post about Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, Missouri AG demands documents from Kansas City mayor (www.nbcnews.com)
The attorney general of Missouri is demanding information about the circumstances of a post shared on the X social media platform by the official city of Kansas City account that stated Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s city of residence....
The Associated Press: Arkansas Supreme Court upholds 2021 voting restrictions that state judge found unconstitutional (apnews.com)
The measures upheld include a change to the state’s voter ID law that removes the option for someone to sign an affidavit affirming their identity if they don’t present a photo identification at the polls....
POLITICO: 'A Governor Who Doesn't Seem to Have Much Interest in Governing Arkansas' (www.politico.com)
ABC News: DOJ releases proposed rule to reclassify marijuana (abcnews.go.com)
President Joe Biden, in a video posted Thursday on X, touted the proposal as “an important move toward reversing longstanding inequities.”...
Business Insider: Private school vouchers: One state is a 'cautionary tale' for the cash (www.businessinsider.com)
The prominence of school vouchers continues to surge across the country — but they might not benefit the families who need them the most....
The Guardian US: Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to storm in first public address since New York trial (www.theguardian.com)
Trump follows with postings about how the beautiful mother nature whom he’s always respected has joined the witch trial by continuing to keep him from speaking. But at least he could catch up on some rest.
POLITICO: Trump spent the day listening to strangers insult him. And he couldn't say a single thing back. (www.politico.com)
And through it all, Trump has been required to remain seated, not gesturing, not talking and not using his phone. He has not even been allowed to adjust the temperature a few degrees in a courtroom he described as “freezing.”
If you're selected for jury duty (US), should you give up your anonymous social media accounts?
I have old Facebook and Twitter accounts, maybe some others. I’m old so there’s a MySpace account out there. But I’ve mostly been using reddit the last decade or so, and have migrated to Lemmy. Now, Lemmy is the only social media i use. Recent news got me thinking about this question.
ABC4.com: Students walk out of Utah middle school to protest 'furries' (www.abc4.com)
“A lot of the information that’s been put out there is completely incorrect and inaccurate,” Nebo School District Public Information Officer Seth Sorensen told ABC4.com....
Reuters: US Supreme Court leans toward Jan. 6 rioter in obstruction case, with Trump implications (www.reuters.com)
The justices heard arguments in Joseph Fischer’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling rejecting his attempt to escape a federal charge of corruptly obstructing an official proceeding - the congressional certification of President Joe Biden’s victory over Trump that the rioters sought to prevent on Jan. 6, 2021.
ABC News: Exclusive: NAACP joins lawsuit against Arkansas LEARNS Act in attempt to fight anti-DEI efforts (abcnews.go.com)
This latest effort is a part of the NAACP’s attempt to fight what they describe as a wave of anti-diversity, equity and inclusion legislation across the country....
Axios: Biden told Netanyahu U.S. won't support an Israeli counterattack on Iran (www.axios.com)
“I told Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks — sending a clear message to its foes that they cannot effectively threaten the security of Israel,” Biden said.
I am a worthy human being (sh.itjust.works)
Bing...
The Associated Press: A mission of mercy, then a fatal strike: How an aid convoy in Gaza became Israel's target (apnews.com)
Bloomberg: Republican Senators Poised to Kill $78 Billion Tax-Cut Deal (www.bloomberg.com)
I’m so confused as to what Republicans stand for that is legit and can be worked into a compromise....
Pop! (sh.itjust.works)
Yo Bing,...
Help Wanted (sh.itjust.works)
Bing...
CNBC: Turkey's opposition stuns in sweeping local elections victory over Erdogan's party (www.cnbc.com)
In a speech Sunday night, Erdogan admitted his party had “lost altitude” and would work to rectify its errors....
Rise and shine (sh.itjust.works)
Bing
Axios: Little Rock teacher sues Sarah Huckabee Sanders over "indoctrination" ban (www.axios.com)
What’s inside: The section of the LEARNS Act in question bans critical race theory. It defines “prohibited indoctrination” as communication by a public school employee, representative or guest speaker that compels a person to adopt, affirm or profess an idea that people are inferior or superior based on protected classes...
Thoughts and prayers (sh.itjust.works)
Bing
Break On Through (To the Other Side) (sh.itjust.works)
Right Here, Right Now (sh.itjust.works)
Bing...
Harvey the Wonder Hamster (sh.itjust.works)
I like the lyric game, but i didn’t think anyone would guess this.
Hands (sh.itjust.works)
I was trying to get Bing to draw a fractal image of an arm with a hand that has smaller arms instead of fingers, and so on. Didn’t quite get it yet, but these are neat.