I hope 2025 & 2026 have adequately prepared everyone for the shitshow that will be 2027: Strongest El Niño and highest global temperature on record Energy and affordability crisis from the illegal war End of 3-year federal science grants awarded in 2024 AI bubble bursting Continued rise of fascism

Don’t just take it from me.

In the absence of protected bike lanes, the way to get motorists to respect your space is to have a cute dog with you.

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So…can AI play football?

So the way to save democracy is to blow up Russia data centers?

Do they teach this nonsense in journalism school? “Man in critical condition after collision” is a very stupid way to say “pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by a driver with a motor vehicle.”

Apparently, New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority is selling MetroCards, the small yellow magnetic cards that have recently been retired from use, for $6. I will sell you mine for $5.

It’s a short trip on the Eurostar, and you get to see Paris as a bonus.

Citrus juicers as protection

One thing we learned at this dinner is that our Japanese colleague would have a barbecue in front of his house every week, and any passerby is invited. Maybe this could be an inspiration?

“Overall face-to-face socializing has declined significantly in the past few decades, and the restaurant industry has actually noted a sharp increase in people eating alone.” 🥺