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House Democratic leader Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, dead after targeted shooting. Sen. John Hoffman was also shot, though he's expected to recover.

Not bad for a couple of clowns from Detroit.

Montgomery resident Lyn Head holds a protest sign at the “No Kings” rally in Montgomery, Alabama on June 14, 2025. Via @alander.bsky.social

‘Pure emotion’ frequently drives debates on sports stadium deals | #ksleg via Kevin Hardy of @stateline.org kansasreflector.com/2025/06/14/p...

No kings youtu.be/drahQ1_UdC0?...

Opinion by Christopher Ramezan: AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices. Be aware of what you’re revealing. kansasreflector.com/2025/06/14/a...

The Wild World of Anime CD-ROMs in North America - Mark McDonald explores the anime CD-ROM micro-boom of the 1990s, looking at the history format and their rise and fall, while highlighting exemplars of the format like the Anime Hyperguide and The World of U.S. Manga Corps. #anime #history #tech

#BREAKING 🚨 Minnesota gov Tim Walz has announced Democratic state rep Melissa Hortman and her husband have been killed in a politically-motivated assassination Dem state senator John Hoffman and wife also shot but out of surgery Manhunt underway for suspect allegedly impersonating a police officer

Via @alander.bsky.social: Protestors gathering at Alabama Department of Archives and History in Montgomery for 10 am “No Kings” event.

Find one of the No Kings protests happening near you, and take part in it today: www.nokings.org#map

Notice: Early morning storm triggers combined sewer overflow, swimming advisory at Edgewater beach neorsd.medium.com/early-mornin...

The Amazonian municipality of Caracaraí has 22,000 inhabitants and one overworked pharmacist named Samuel Andrade. In April, Andrade welcomed a new assistant: AI that flags potentially problematic prescriptions and digs up the data to help him decide if they are safe restofworld.org/2025/brazil-...

Buckle up for the story of British noblewoman Ela Fitzpayne, who nearly 700 years ago orchestrated the murder of a priest—her former lover—in broad daylight in London. He was part of her crime gang that robbed/extorted a church, and she had him killed after he betrayed her to his religious superiors

'Second', a collaboration from multi-instrumentalist Stephen Vitiello, violinist Hahn Rowe, and drummer Brendan Canty plays like a post-rock tasting menu prepared by three award-winning chefs. Read Ryan's thoughts In this week's Five Albums newsletter.

Thousands of people across the country are protesting ICE raids and thousands more are expected to hold demonstrations during Saturday’s “No Kings Day,” to oppose President Donald Trump’s draconian and harmful immigration policies.

“Now I stalk the labyrinth of my own myth/Searching for clues with this fading glow stick.” It’s a perfect Jarvis Cocker couplet—self-aware and casually poetic, with some dwindling phallic imagery to boot.

Today is Flag Day

Via @kelciemmorris.bsky.social and @sofiaresnick.bsky.social: Reproductive health advocates say a provision in the reconciliation bill that would cut federal funding to Planned Parenthood clinics could serve as a backdoor nationwide abortion ban, eliminating access to 1 in 4 abortion providers.

In Donabate, Ballisk House is to go ahead as a library, councillors voted. The decision comes after weeks of tension on Fingal County Council, stemming back to an effort by DP Crossroads to push for a community and arts centre on the peninsula. www.dublininquirer.c...

L.A. TACO has confirmed with Brian Gavidia who filmed this troubling footage, that federal agents abducted his U.S.-born Mexican American friend, Javier Ramirez yesterday at 4 PM in Montebello. ~ @theglutster.bsky.social

Anti-surveillance makeup blew up on social media during the 2020 George Floyd protests as a way to protect against facial recognition software used by police. But… does it actually work? L.A. TACO reporter @marinamasako.bsky.social shares more.

Here's a caption if you need one too But… does it actually work?
L.A. TACO reporter @marinamasako.bsky.socially shares more.

At the moment of Padilla’s arrest, he was no longer a sitting senator, or citizen of this country, he became just another Mexican. Full piece: lataco.com/opinion-sena...

Update: Police Chief Hall acknowledges that SPD officers did indeed fire less lethal weapons. Full statement 👇

Many have taken this move to protect their employees and customers following the recent detainment of workers at a food truck. Please follow them for any updates or changes to their schedules. By @janettev.bsky.social lataco.com/la-ice-raids...

How Protesters Used Pink Benches and Chairs To Block Hundreds of ‘Less-Lethal’ Munitions and Evade Arrest Reporting from the frontlines ~ @shoton35mm.bsky.social

Missed connection: you almost hit me with your car 🩷

Missed connection: you almost hit me with your car 🩷

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Trump’s proof of citizenship elections order blocked for now in federal court | #ksleg via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/06/13/r...

A ceremonial space in the core of Winnipeg’s inner city has been shut down for over half a year. Tired of not getting any answers as to why, some locals have began occupying the building hoping to force its board to open its doors.

TODAY: Misha Angrist on the creepy allure of AI in higher ed. “What in our culture, in our understanding of the world, is diminished or threatened when we sever our connection to art, literature, and history?” flaminghydra.com/r/7ec376f9?m...

An early start to the forest fire season in northern Ontario is keeping an Indigenous emergency operations centre busy. ISN Maskwa is positioning itself as a leader in training and deploying Indigenous people to emergency situations.

"Palantir represents how billionaires make a profit by hurting families," said one protester at the demonstration. "We have to remember: this is just the first step." The full on the ground report: lataco.com/palantir-pro...

BREAKING: The complaint filed Friday argues that the state funding private education violates the Wyoming Constitution in two key ways. Proponents argue it gives parents more choices in educating their children and bolsters options in rural areas without public schools.

Murderbot 1×06 Review: “Command Feed” thegeekiary.com/murderbot-1x... #Murderbot #Murderbotreview #review #Appletv #scifi

I'm on board to abolish the monarchy, actually.

As wildfires continue to devastate large areas of Manitoba, Premier Wab Kinew took a helicopter tour of the province to see the damage firsthand. He met with evacuees to hear their stories and how firefighters are doing their best to prevent more damage.

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. has teamed up with the Southern Chiefs’ Organization to better serve the hundreds of First Nation wildfire evacuees displaced throughout the province.

Recent research suggests that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet has an on-off switch that’s sensitive to global temperatures. Human-caused warming is close to tripping the switch, which could raise sea levels by more than expected over the coming decades.

The Carney government continues to push ahead with its controversial Bill C-5 legislation. The government introduced the legislation for second reading in Parliament on Friday – the first time the members of Parliament were able to debate the bill.

The state legislature just passed a omnibus prison reform bill. Here's what's in it, and what was left out.

Update: Mayor Brown and SPD Chief Kevin Hall are asking the Office of the Ombuds to do an independent review into use-of-force and other actions taken by law enforcement officer on Wednesday.

Built by immigrants, the Hahn's Peak and Pacific Railway was the highest standard gauge railroad in the country when it was constructed in the 1900s. Today, it's a quiet 21-mile route perfect for a springtime, non-motorized adventure.

One in four Americans say they've skipped taking meds in the past 12 months because of cost. We'd like to put a dent in that. With help from listeners and experts, we've been putting together the best collection of hacks, patches and workarounds we can. Now we're sharing it. armandalegshow.com

Tonight on APTN National News: The Carney government continues to push ahead with its controversial Bill C-5 legislation. Two First Nations organizations team up to better serve hundreds of First Nation wildfire evacuees displaced throughout Manitoba.

A big change, a historic first according to our Capitan Don Gluts. This small team of L.A. loving journalists is adapting L.A. TACO to bring you crucial information in the quickest rather than in the most traditional way. “We’re out there just raw dogging the streets,” ~ @theglutster.bsky.social

Ontario officials say the fire is more than 160,000 hectares in size and not under control.

Pete is not doing great!

Free press fuel 💪 delivered to our office today by a friend of RANGE to keep our haggard reporters up and running through Pride 🌈

June 14 is Che Guevara’s birthday — not just Donald Trump's. Keep that in mind as you’re marching in #NoKings Day protests this weekend. June 14 is also the birthday of a revolutionary. Latest episode of #StoriesOfResistance from @undertheshadow.bsky.social @globalexchange.bsky.social

The Detroit Department of Transportation is launching a new same-day paratransit service on Monday in an effort to improve access for residents with disabilities.

Known as Computer Vision Dazzle, or CV Dazzle, this abstract style of makeup was created by artist and researcher Adam Harvey for his 2010 master's thesis at NYU. lataco.com/anti-surveil... @marinamasako.bsky.social reporting

A regional chief says he briefed Ontario Provincial Police on what to expect when First Nations take to the streets to protest provincial and federal legislation aimed at fast-tracking major projects.

fingers crossed it's the ghost of Fred Willard

For those in Los Angeles, it was impossible to separate the culture from the games. At home, it was a different story. @robzacny.bsky.social and @patrickklepek.bsky.social discuss the demonization of cities, the reality of living in perceived chaos, and more. remapradio.com/articles/a-l...

Minnesota exports were down 6% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same time last year. minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minne...

The land sales would raise federal revenue and open up parcels for housing, according to a Utah senator's plan. But critics say the move is short-sighted and would result in the loss of lands now used for hunting and outdoor recreation. Read the story at ➡️ WyoFile.com

Shogo: Mobile Armor Division: The FPS Genre’s Ode to Anime - Jonathan Kaharl dives into 1997 FPS game Shogo: Mobile Armor Division, and the way the title pulled inspiration from titles like Patlabor and Appleseed, while serving as an homage to the schlocky anime of the era, like Burn Up!

Kansas appeals court ruling restores ability to change gender markers on driver’s licenses | #ksleg via @journalist-sherman.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/06/13/k...

Via @stateline.org: The letter follows U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to eliminate the recommendation for COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children and healthy pregnant patients, sidestepping an established decision process by scientists.

"It was their conscious decision to discard procedural safeguards and simply ramp up workplace raids that led to a popular backlash in the first place. They have responded to that backlash by sending in the military." www.liberalcurrents.com/now-is-the-m...

On Thursday, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew did an aerial tour of the province to see the extent of the wildfires. He commented on people preying on vulnerable evacuees, calling for them to ‘just cut it out.’

Moran asks federal officials to keep airspace restrictions at D.C. airport in place | #ksleg via @anna-writes.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/06/13/m...

If you like this @alisemorales.bsky.social video, you'll probably like @readingsmut.bsky.social. And if you like Reading Smut, you'll definitely like this. (NSFW, natch.)

Webequie First Nation sees the all-season road as much more than just a road. They say it represents a pathway to economic opportunity, connectivity and hope.

Manitoba communities prepare to return home after wildfires displaced thousands

As the Trump administration pushes tax credits to expand ethanol and sustainable aviation fuels, a new report calls out ethanol’s shortcomings.

The Assembly of First Nations has postponed its annual general assembly that was set to take place in Winnipeg next month in response to the ongoing wildfire situation.

Don’t believe the hype about a breakup between Canada and the U.S. The two countries are moving closer together on an issue they agree on: keeping out refugees. @desmondcole.bsky.social writes about Mark Carney’s dangerous new border bill. breachmedia.ca/carneys-bord...

A court-appointed receiver plans to start sifting for gold in cyanide-laced water stored at the Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon.

Via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social: Three Democratic governors said in a U.S. House Committee hearing Thursday they oppose President Donald Trump’s decision sending more than 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines into Los Angeles without the consent of California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

NEW: Amid one of the most chaotic years for New York’s prison system in recent memory, the state legislature passed a limited omnibus prison reform bill. Some advocates criticize the legislation's limited scope, which mostly prioritizes beefing up prison oversight and transparency.

Greensboro residents were shocked Tuesday when a crew of city employees arrived without warning or announcement to begin dismantling a local food pantry. Food and supplies were tossed, a refrigerator lifted away with a crane. www.theassemblync.com/health/green...

Taylor Goldman looked at the victory lane upside down through a windshield of spidered glass, blood rushing to her head as a seat harness held her in place. She could hear her dad screaming like the world was crashing down around

The chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation says plans are underway for evacuees to return home. However, no official return date has been set and he also warns more evacuations could be on the horizon if the weather becomes hotter and drier.

‘Greatest honour of my career’: Cape Breton musician named Sable Island artist-in-residence By @suzannerent.bsky.social

Via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social: A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring states to mandate voters in federal elections provide documents proving their citizenship, ruling the measure would cause a significant burden to states and potentially harm voters.

N.S. environment minister says province ‘improving’ metal mine permitting, admits consulting with mining association on changes By @joanbaxter.bsky.social

The Summer (Game Fest) Before The Fall (Of America) aftermath.site/summer-game-...

BREAKING: Ousted University of Wyoming engineering dean Cameron Wright, whose demotion sparked campus uproar, alleges UW President Ed Seidel pressured him to make an improper budget transfer and retaliated when Wright refused.

Did America just max out its credit card? On the latest episode of Lever Time, economist Stephanie Kelton explains how "there's only one way to pay the bills." Hear the full EP - www.levernews.com/everything-y...

🚨New York just handed a major public contract to a health insurer with a history of lawsuits and unpaid claims. Our latest investigation shows who’s paying the price: home care workers and their doctors. The company’s own employees call the company’s practices “shitty” and “very disheartening.” 🧵

Montana Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy is sponsoring legislation similar to Trump’s plan.

OPINION: Trail running, especially in a place as sacred and dangerous as the Grand Teton, relies on a shared understanding of fairness and a consideration of others' safety, writes Ryan Burke.

Mission to Zyxx? Don't you mean... TRIBECA/AUDIBLE BEST AUDIO FICTION AWARD-WINNING MISSION TO ZYXX?!?!?! Congratulations to the best damn crew in the galaxy!

I have a joke about Tantalus.

Today on APTN National News: In Manitoba, the chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation says plans are underway for evacuees to return home, however no official return date has been set.

There’s also a question mark left in the wake of Hurricane Helene. While parts of the region have started to recover, others are still struggling. People are still living in tents in places like Old Fort. www.theassemblync.com/politics/11t...

Rick Mercer browsed in the bookstore where I used to work.

Five generations of bowling in the north metro.

New episode of Dev Heads is going live in 20 minutes. This week, the crew is chatting about the modern state of the FPS genre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vpU...

"The trouble with Jennings is that he both does and doesn’t resemble what he is. He appears engaged, sometimes affable, and occasionally passionate. What he does is simple: lie." www.liberalcurrents.com/scott-jennin...

Dave has been working hard all week watching comings and goings at the courthouse! Please support him: venmo.com/u/dj-b--5

A new poll has found a majority of Canadians reject the idea that they live on stolen Indigenous lands. But when it comes to the youth, one in two students did believe they lived on stolen land. That's the topic on this week’s Truth & Politics panel.

How Relooted, a game about reclaiming African artifacts from Western museums, ended up being show by a white guy at Summer Game Fest aftermath.site/relooted-gam...

Via @alander.bsky.social: At least 14 "No Kings" protests are planned across Alabama on Saturday. Here's where they're scheduled to take place.

Detroit rock band Mac Saturn has broken its silence after the 2024 arrest of its former keyboard player.

now, more than ever, we need to Lib out nygroove.nyc/liberty-watc...

In the latest Remap Radio, @gameonysus.bsky.social and @patrickklepek.bsky.social have returned from Summer Game Fest to tell @robzacny.bsky.social and @cado.bsky.social about playing games amidst politics and protest. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...