Significant public debate as this bill made its way through the CA legislature, but in the end the veto cometh. Gift link: wapo.st/3TK1bp5

California governor vetoes controversial AI bill, setting back regulation push

Tech executives opposed the measure, which would have required companies to test the most powerful AI systems before release.

Bishop Carlos Mendez during a truly terrible prayer says that the Great Wall of China was meant to stop illegal aliens. ????

if you don't like moo deng you're just being hippo critical

Earth is the third “planet” from the sun. I was born in “Chicago.” Sailer is a “white supremacist.” Dude founded (? ran? definitely helped drive) VDare, an avowedly racist website. The racists are increasingly openly racist. We have to be equally open about calling them … racist. Not “racist.”

Again: They want to gut NOAA, the National Hurricane Center, and the National Weather ServiceAgain: They want to gut NOAA, the National Hurricane Center, and the National Weather Service

DLdavelevitan.bsky.socialSep 27, 2024 1:42pm

They would prefer to literally not hear about the oncoming disasters

Project 2025 Would Leave Everyone in the Dark For Storms Like Helene

Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.

How in fresh hell is the headline for an article about a guy pretending to have a wife and THREE daughters "G.O.P. Candidates, Looking to Soften Their Image, Turn to Their Wives"?!?!?!

JBjonbecker.bsky.socialSep 27, 2024 8:30pm

This guy is running for Congress in one of the tightest races in Virginia. He is single, so he borrowed a family for photos. Check out the NYT caption. These people are... weird.

'this headline is too straightforward. let's make it sound like a CW show from 2002. that'll help communicate the gravity of the situation.'

ETnytdiff.bsky.socialSep 27, 2024 7:40pm

Change in Headline

technically speaking frankenberry is actually the doctor, the stuff you eat is frankenberry’s cereal

📣 I've made changes to my SENATE fundraising pages: The main page remains as is, w/EVERY GOP-held seat included: secure.actblue.com/donate/senat...secure.actblue.com/donate/keept...secure.actblue.com/donate/savet...

Help keep the Senate Blue in 24!

Democrats need to hold onto every seat they have to keep control of the U.S. Senate. Donate today!

Free covid tests once again available via USPS! Gift link: wapo.st/4gDHglw

Free covid tests by mail program revived by Biden administration

People can again order four covid tests per household. The move comes ahead of an expected winter coronavirus wave.