Hopelessly earnest, if you know what I mean, Vern.
Pixar receives a $26.2 Million Tax credit to keep film jobs in CA, and immediately lays off 10% of its work force, after making over a billion from Toy Story 5, the highest-grossing film of 2026.
Pixar's Layoffs Came Days After Receiving a $26 Million Tax Credit. So I Wrote California Officials.State tax incentives should create and retain jobs for Californians, not subsidize corporate layoffs.amidamidi.substack.com
NEW: OpenAI’s unhinged AI models hacked at least FOUR “publicly available services”—not just Hugging Face, as was initially disclosed. @dell.bsky.social and Maxwell Zeff report: www.wired.com/story/openai...
OpenAI’s Rogue AI Agent Hacked More Than Just Hugging FaceIn a new disclosure, OpenAI says its agent used exposed logins to gain access to at least four “publicly available services” in its unhinged quest to solve a test.www.wired.com
that is in fact literally in the bible. it's Matthew 6:5.
Right Wing WatchRep. Lauren Boebert insists that public Christian worship events are necessary for America to experience revival: "I don't think that Jesus ever called for any Christian to pray only silently or to keep their faith hidden only in the prayer closet."
Only Illinois residents can claim a roadkill deer, according to state law. The only stipulation is the resident claiming the deer cannot be delinquent on child support payments.
Illinois allows residents to claim roadkill bucks and does — and thousands dowww.chicagotribune.com
A few weeks ago, I heard that hundreds of homeowners in Venice were hiring a private company to remove encampments in the area — and a rumor that it was staffed by former gang members. I talked to dozens of Venetians — in houses and on the street — to write the story. lamaterial.com/p/ghost-town...
Inside Ghost Town: The Firm Clearing Venice's EncampmentsAn unusual private company takes on homelessness — with persistence, cash payments, and a team that includes ex-gang members. Clients love them. The people they move do not.lamaterial.com