It's #MayDay and Free Press continues to fight the billionaires, along with big media and their data centers, that are working to take our power away. Democracy is run by we, the people. Let's keep it that way. Find a May Day activation and learn more: maydaystrong.org

Journalists are meant to cover the government, not take marching orders from it. There's a very real chance Trump and the DOJ will step out of the way and just let Paramount take over Warner Bros. Discovery. Free Press' @mattfieldwood.bsky.social gives the latest updates on the merger madness:

Free Press's @notaaroncraig.bsky.social breaks it down on @democracynow.org

Hollywood is having a reckoning. Without diverse and equitable inclusion in the media, we do not have free speech. And with mega-mergers on the horizon, Hollywood's diverse viewpoints and representation are at risk. More from Free Press' @rlivier.bsky.social: www.freepress.net/blog/hollywo...

“Anti-technology extremists” 🤔 The Trump regime is now using the federal intelligence apparatus against the growing opposition to AI and data centers, publicly referring to “anti-technology extremism” as a counterterrorism priority according to @wired.com. @ruddock.bsky.social explains:

The FCC’s unprecedented moves to grease the skids for the terrible merger of Nexstar and Tegna are something we simply can’t let stand. Free Press' @notaaroncraig.bsky.social explains why this deal is illegal, and what we plan to do about it (linked in 🧵):

Carr’s abuse of his FCC role draws criticism from across the political spectrum. @mattfieldwood.bsky.social testified before @housecommerce.bsky.social today, cutting through the noise with dogged focus on affordability, free speech, and an agency that needs to focus on the public interest. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

While local news is in crisis across the country, the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium has served as a model solution for local journalism. But New Jersey now has a big (funding) problem. Free Press' @mikerispoli.bsky.social explains:

We need to talk about Trump angling to capture Hollywood and control its movie-making machine. That's why we're is driving a billboard around LA this weekend showing Trump pulling the strings behind the massive media merger. @jgo4justice.bsky.social, @rlivier.bsky.social report from Dolby Theater:

Are too many people going to university? The Scotsman's Education Correspondent, Catriona Stewart, reacts to Malcolm Offord's comments on university attendance in Scotland. She asks if it is, in fact, the right destination for everyone.

Live up the summer with $30 concerts to some of your favourite artists, presented by Live Nation. #LiveNation #SummerOfLive #TorontoConcert Read more at nowtoronto.com/culture/you-...

WNBA News Today: This Shot from Caitlin Clark Instantly Became the Biggest Moment of the Night 🔥 #CC22 #CaitlinClark #FeverRising #NowYouKnow #FromAnywhere #IndianaFever #WNBA

$1.5 trillion for the military? 🤯 That budget is massive, but imagine if we pivoted that towards universal healthcare. We could fully fund primary care, eliminate medical debt, and lower prescription costs for every single person. 🏥💊 ​Is it time to prioritize our health over hardware? #health

Chaco Canyon is a UNESCO Site, a national park, & sacred land for #NewMexico ’s indigenous communities. Somewhat inevitably, Trump’s Bureau of Land Management wants to open 300k+ acres of land around Chaco to oil & gas drilling. They’ve given the public just 7 days to comment — that was 3 days ago.

Chelmsford Firefighter Nick Spinale fell four stories out a window onto concrete while teaching a class at the state firefighting academy. https://www.wcvb.com/article/chelmsford-firefighter-nick-spinale-recovering-after-40-foot-fall/71273552 

JAI SREE RAM JAI SREE RAM🌟 Celebrate Ram Navami with KAILASA and THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM (SPH). 23 Mar – 2 Apr 2026 kailasa.ai/rama

Developers told The Information that Amazon has significantly reduced one of Trainium’s biggest hurdles — software compatibility. #Amazon #AWS #Trainium #Nvidia #AI

Ukraine struck Moscow's Solnechnogorsk oil facility; fires continued spreading 8+ hours later as multiple sites burned across the city.

AI-powered cyber threats are evolving faster than governments can respond. On the Rundown, Alastair Cooke and Tom Hollingsworth discuss growing concerns from major tech and cybersecurity organizations over the rise of agentic AI and frontier models. #TFDRundown #AgenticAI

InterLink Foundation manages ITL & ITLG Treasury efficiently and transparently. #InterLink #ITLG #ITL #itl_fdn

Russische Beamte haben begonnen, Propaganda über die "Gefahren des Internets" zu veröffentlichen Das ist ziemlich lächerlich geworden. 📲 Lade NEXTA Step VPN herunter und bleibe unter allen Umständen online.

Early Rust compiler errors tried helping but often confused everyone. #rust #debugging #compiler

Why are you waiting until your relationship is destroyed? You don't do that in any area of your life. Don't wait until there's crisis because maintenance is easier than repair.

Markuszower herhaalde vandaag wat hij eergisteren in de kamer zei: Mensen (kamerleden) die meeliepen met de Rode Lijn demonstratie, die (volgens hem) door Hamas is geïnfiltreerd, dan zeg ik hetzelfde: dan moet de overheid ook daar met desnoods maximaal geweld optreden.

Today on #RTETWIP , Social Democrat TD Sinead Gibney shares her support for neautrality and discusses Irelands co-operation with NATO 📺You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTETWIP on RTÉ One at 11pm

From empires to algorithms, we discuss The Architecture of Power and examine how authority manifests - in systems, language and society. https://pvsmagazine.com/pen/power/

On June 2nd we are taking back our city. The days of allowing homeless criminals to vandalize and destroy property are over. mayorpratt.com @Street_People_of_LA

What do you all think? Are slasher movies just another kind of monster movie? #svengoolie

Andross won't have his way with me! From my stream series. I will finish a route of Starfox 64 every week until Nintendo gives me a new Starfox game for my Switch 2. #Starfox #Starfox64 #LylatWars #FoxMcCloud #nintendo twitch.tv/buskalilly Fridays, 10PM UK Time

Alex Jones is now whining that “Trump signed on to the deep state closing us and is bragging about it” “Trump has joined with the Democrats to shut us down”

89k subscribers…so close to the big 100k goal! 🎯 To automatically receive your daily music news, stories & 2 hour deep dive interviews with bands that have sold over 300 million albums…please subscribe to The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast! www.youtube.com/joelmartinma...

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Big floppy thanks to devs Nine Dots Studio for closed beta access to Outward 2, a difficult survival adventure RPG releasing 7/7! Looking forward to showcasing my getting my shit pushed in by anything bigger than a toy pomeranian

If we want a system that protects people — not profits — we have to change the rules themselves. ✊ Volunteer. Organize. Amend. 👉 movetoamend.org/volunteer #MoveToAmend #WeThePeopleAmendment #EndCorporateRule #democracy

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Keep the mom’s cool this weekend! Florida is Baking under a heat dome through Day. The combo of heat and humidity will drive feels like temps over 100° in many spots! A preview of summer… although a touch of drier air will make things more comfortable by midweek. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms!

A young warlock wages war on a city with his dragon! Inspired by QP Burning Ruins invite, next week's Doodlewash challenge, and Dragon Tuesday! #AIArt #FLUX #AIVideo #KlingVideo #dragonTuesday #QPBurningRuins @lsantos42.bsky.social

If I had to recommend just one book for Founders & Entrepreneurs…📚 #BookWorm #Bookstagram #Books #Founder #Entrepreneur #Strategy #Communications #Operations #SauderStrategy

Preston Taylor, currently in 'The Great Gatsby Musical,' is featured in "Broadway Bares: License to Strip" promo. The popular event returns Sun, Jun 21 at the Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC. Since 1988 BCEFA has awarded $300M to HIV/AIDS orgs and other nonprofits. broadwaycares.org/pre-event/br...

Kostiantynivka. To truly appreciate the value of these images, you need to walk at least part of this path in someone else’s shoes

Didn’t think owls came out before dark, but I hear this one hootin’ all the day in afternoon the past few weeks in the backyard, and I finally caught a picture of them

ゲーム内の「Kenshi」のマップを、この白いオオカミさんのMODで「モダンスタイルな地図」に変えてみませんか？ @Steam https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3622313622 日本語の紹介はこちら：https://kenshi-jp.hatenablog.com/entry/MOD_ModernMap #Kenshi

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A good day for us today. Increasing clouds later. Expect unsettled weather Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday evening / night into Thursday, we may see a few strong to severe storms in the mix. Much needed rain appears in the offing. #wncwx #avlwx #boonewx #cltwx #hkywx #triadwx

✨️ Under Selûne's light, the Dalelands take an early step forward. Follow along as we share daily lore leading up to Guide to the Dalelands. Join the Mailing list at realmsbound.com ✨ #dnd #forgottenrealms #realmsbound

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Posting this here just in case people missed it. Courtesy of @mollyploofkins.bsky.social

I visited MAAC Project to hear about their work to support San Diego families and to hang out with the kids - the cutest meeting of my week. Head Start programs nationwide have lost funding due to the Republican shutdown. It’s past time to come back to Washington and pass a budget.

In Munich, I was embarrassed by America’s lack of support for Ukraine. Secretary Rubio did not even mention Putin’s invasion in his speech. I’m a patriotic American, I want to feel proud of my country again. We should stand with democracy against tyranny michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/an-embarra...

🇺🇸 Footage has been captured of a recently fired North Carolina officer repeatedly punching a woman in the face during an arrest.

In 1877, a jaguar hunt in Texas was documented—today, the species is nearly gone from the U.S. Is this a tragic loss for wildlife or part of America’s changing landscape? What role should predators play today? Watch the full story and join the debate. #Jaguar #Wildlife #TexasHistory #Conservation

Coming from a long line of men who served in the military, I honor the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our country and the freedoms we enjoy every day. We don’t know them all, but we owe them all. Happy Memorial Day

Do you get health and wellness info from social media? Well, according to a new report from Pew Research Centre, you’re not alone. But who are these influencers, and what are their credentials? Who is turning to influencers, and why? What Pew found was really interesting — and a bit worrying:

Deep focus session is just: Putty Boy Strut by Flying Lotus.

We’re all in this together! Join us for our upcoming Discussion Group! No prep required. No homework assigned. Just a safe space to meet up and talk with other people in the community who get it. 🗓️ Sunday, June 7th | 2:00 PM 📍 ACPL Main (Globe Room)

The sequel to a sweet retro action platformer has been announced! Use both your angelic and demonic sides to explore two massive, overlapping maps and have absolutely nailed the look. It's called Aggelos 2, will you play this?

Author Karen L West website is booksbyklw.com Various genre books are available on various platforms

A quick dose of feel-good music to lift spirits.☺️

Released on this day in 1963 was the sci-fi film, The 'Yesterday Machine'. A film by Russ Marker, it stars Tim Holt, James Britton, and Ann Pellegrino. It is the story of a Nazi scientist who invents a time machine enabling him to go back to alter the events of WWII. #OnThisDay