When standards are put aside for proprietary solutions, 3rd party products thrive. In messaging, it now seems like social clout gets people on platforms. I used to be able to pick up the phone and/ or message anyone without a care about which app they used. Now some people no longer have a choice.
“I came here to say it’s become clear to me that it’s not my time. So after much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president effective today,” Pence said, to audible gasps from the audience gathered at the Venetian resort on the Las Vegas strip.
Donald Trump slammed a New York Times report on covert audio recordings that disclosed a series of unsavory claims about him, including various allegations from an Australian billionaire about his interactions with the former president.
Colorado Republicans are rejecting Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and lining up behind her primary opponent, Jeff Hurd, after she was caught vaping and groping her date during a September 10 performance of Beetlejuice at the Buell Theater in Denver....
I’d prefer if they just required them not to be election deniers, puppets to a foreign power, threats to democracy and overall just not be outright dreadful people.
Well, my theory is that the govt agencies are delaying locking him up until all his knowledge of national secrets is effectively obsolete, i.e. what he knows cant jeopardize anyone or any national interests. Sucks, but there you are. Me I can’t wait until we purge him from the national conscience.
If the internet has succeeded in anything, it’s that the illusion of competence is worth more than the thing itself. Until someone calls you out, that is.
Didn’t a bunch of people already short the stock before the announcement? I’m guessing he doesn’t care. It’s just the remaining board members trying to fix their image now (they probably got their cut too).
Actors’ Union Says It Receives ‘Last, Best and Final’ Offer From Studios (www.nytimes.com)
What the fuck are the studios gonna do, make movies and shows without actors?...
With the world on fire, a cowardly, timid news media is a threat to U.S. democracy (www.inquirer.com)
News organizations are using cowardly words to describe killing abroad, fascism at home — downplaying the danger to democracy....
Muslims disillusioned by Biden face difficult choice with Trump (thehill.com)
Muslim voters disillusioned with President Biden’s position on Israel are facing the prospect of a difficult choice in 2024.
No ceasefire, no votes': Biden gets stern warning from thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters (www.cbc.ca)
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'Crazed in his hatred for me': Trump blows top over judge ordering Ivanka to testify (www.rawstory.com)
Pence suspends presidential campaign (www.politico.com)
“I came here to say it’s become clear to me that it’s not my time. So after much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president effective today,” Pence said, to audible gasps from the audience gathered at the Venetian resort on the Las Vegas strip.
Trump fumes over leaked audio that alleges he demanded Melania parade around Mar-a-Lago in bikini (www.salon.com)
Donald Trump slammed a New York Times report on covert audio recordings that disclosed a series of unsavory claims about him, including various allegations from an Australian billionaire about his interactions with the former president.
Andrew Cuomo Blames “Cancel Culture on Steroids” for Political Frenzy After Sexual Harassment Allegations (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
Colorado GOP turns on Lauren Boebert & says her Beetlejuice behavior should cost her reelection (www.lgbtqnation.com)
Colorado Republicans are rejecting Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and lining up behind her primary opponent, Jeff Hurd, after she was caught vaping and groping her date during a September 10 performance of Beetlejuice at the Buell Theater in Denver....
Colorado GOP requires presidential candidates pay up to $40,000 to appear on the state’s 2024 primary ballot (coloradosun.com)
Rule/rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
Jack Smith Asks Court To Jail Trump If He Keeps Yapping About Witnesses (www.huffpost.com)
Trump valued holdings at 'whatever number' he picked, Michael Cohen testifies (www.reuters.com)
There once was a programmer (feddit.de)
Actually... What's that? (kerala.party)
Perez will not lose 2024 seat if he fails to finish second - Horner (www.racefans.net)
Republicans back to square one as Speaker crisis deepens (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Czech village priest sorry for smashing pumpkins (www.bbc.com)
WhatsApp will now let users log into two accounts simultaneously (news.retiolus.net)
i think he could (lemmy.world)
Riccitiello's (Unity's CEO) exit a rare bit of accountability (www.gamesindustry.biz)
Jordan Activates Right-Wing Pressure Campaign in Push to Win Speakership (www.nytimes.com)
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