Twitter is finally going paid-only. Also, we still don't have a Speaker of the House, the CIA had a bit of a whoopsie on their social profile, a devastating event is unfolding in Gaza, and a land purchase by the US is contested to this day.
World News
A Georgia man received a million dollar speeding ticket. Also, Australia said "no" to giving representation to indigenous people, the US House of Representatives is still a complete disaster, Israel is continuing their assault on the people of Gaza, and a French royal didn't quite make it.
Yay Science
Science people did some really cool space stuff and I'm just really happy for them. Also, the UAW strike is expanding, US Republicans are doing the political equivalent of the cha-cha slide, and our favorite unhinged emperor makes another appearance.
Worker's Rights
The UAW strike continues with some promising forward movement. Also, RFK Jr is running as an Independent, a TikTok ban in the US still looms large, the realest among us says goodbye to this life, and a quick reminder of what a difference a decade makes.
Data Breach
23andMe suffered a massive user data breach. Also, Gavin Newsom kills the vibe, Bandcamp's future is quite unknown, we've got more evidence that UBI is a good idea, and I've got another lead on some treasure lost at sea.
Politics
The US Government isn't shutting down... yet. Also, mRNA vaccine researchers win a Nobel Prize, OneWheels are about as dangerous as they look, Japan is using hellish robot wolves to scare off bears, and let's take a moment to check in on the year.
Politics
A driver survived a 100ft cliff drop and 5 days stuck immobilized. Also, Mitch McConnell's potential possession, AirBnB essentially banned in NYC, TikTok's shiny new data center and a central hub for witches.
Fluff
Among one of the larger "oopsies" this year has hit the store shelves. Also, Texas is the latest state to wanna know your porn habits, Burning Man has gotten pretty soggy, the NYPD is doing NYPD shit, and a Very Large Fire was stopped by explosions.
Worker's Rights
United Auto Workers may go on strike in the US as soon as next month. Also, he got indicted for a fourth time, a Texas woman wins $1.2 billion in a revenge porn lawsuit, Maui asks for aid and less tourists, suing Montana actually kinda worked, and a big ol' undersea cable.
Oof Science
Turns out the world economy is not about to be overturned by a revolutionary superconductor. Also, Maui is engulfed in flame, a UK minister would like to weaken encryption, Africa's future may be at a turning point, and its the first day of an old, old calendar.
Politics
Trump indicted yet again with even more in the pipeline. Also, Michigan bans conversion therapy, Tesla continues to lie about their cars, Reddit's CEO gets a strong message from users, and thank you Mr. Worldwide
An unbelievably hype corn field find. Also, welcome to Xwitter, Florida wants to tell kids that Black people benefited from slavery, Netflix's stock plummet, and a bloody battle in Scotland.