The Wikimedia Foundation, which owns Wikipedia, says its bandwidth costs have gone up 50% since Jan 2024 — a rise they attribute to AI crawlers. AI companies are killing the open web by stealing visitors from the sources of information and making them pay for the privilege

If he can go four more hours he will beat Strom Thurmond’s record. Thurmond used his filibuster to try and prevent the Civil Rights Act of 1957.

Not suprised but bummed. Odom has done a great job and helped reenergize the VCU base after the pandemic. What would it take to keep a great coach here at least a decade? www.pilotonline.com/2025/03/21/u...

Two AP Style rules I learned yesterday: it’s cellphone and lunchtime.

OK. Here is mine. gulfof.mapquest.com?name=First+A...

Listening to @mcclellan.house.gov’s tele-call and it is heartbreaking that a caller expressed concern the Emancipation Proclamation could be overturned. Which she says “no that can’t happen” and also she is going to “fight like hell to make sure we don’t go back to Jim Crow.”

VCU vs. Dayton was a fun game to watch. What the heck is wrong with ads on ESPN+ app though? They switch/repeat at the 6 sec mark, with no commercial completely airing. It’s like nails on a chalkboard.

“Congress repeatedly voted to increase the number of daily flights at Reagan National Airport, adding departures that made life more convenient for lawmakers despite warnings that increased air traffic around Washington would raise the risk of delays and accidents.” www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/u...

But then the day after this, the administration decided to pause all promotions if someone doesn’t have a Ph.D. Temp policy: blogs.vcu.edu/provost/2025... commonwealthtimes.org/2025/01/23/t...

OK, who are you hiring to represent you in court based on these speeches: Surovell or Stanley?

This is an interesting collab: “Virginia Press Room” — by VPM and Virginia Public Access Project. It’s hosted by Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps. First episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

“The health of a society can be read through kids emotions.” Currently reading Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner.

Sometimes I’m still shocked that Al Gore talking about climate change in 2000 set up so many deep, future divisions. Was it the first widespread public rejection of scientific data on climate change? Feels like it. I guess also why so few candidates talk about climate change now.

There is a shout out in this post to Richmond organization Birth in Color.

This is delightful

“Mr. Carr could drastically reshape the independent agency, expanding its mandate and wielding it as a political weapon for the right.” Not that the commission has a lot of regulatory teeth to chew on some of their proposals but they do have a big bark to pressure companies.

Are there journalism collectives? Where we’re not doing it for a brand or a boss but for the public and as a group — perhaps even published under the collective name to avoid what could become a crackdown on independent journalists.

Strong take on how, essentially, the media uses terms like “election denier” but not “vaccine denier.”

Have really been thinking about some winter travel because I’m honestly uncertain what’s next.

All three statements are true at the same time

I’ve been here for over a year now, but I still didn’t know some of the stuff. Thank you.

And there it is. Per Decision Desk, the GOP will retain control of the House.

Boar’s Head is one of the country’s most recognizable deli-meat brands. The two intensely secretive families that own it — the Brunckhorsts and the Bischoffs — have remained silent as the company faces the biggest scandal in its history.

Are you a first-time voter? Confused with the voting process? Show up for the VCUVotes and CNS 2024 Election Panel on October 15th to learn more about how to engage in your civic responsibility! 🗳️🇺🇸

I have to say, it’s really nice to see a news site with the Mastodon and Bluesky icons. And also, just to see any J. Murden venture. Follow for South Richmond news: @southrichmondnews.bsky.social

Really proud of Capsters this fall. We launched the Newsroom at VCU, covered an election, and they had some great enterprise articles. Thread below.

Enjoying this Zelda read with my morning coffee. Also love the info pop ups the reader can click for added context and multimedia. Never seen that before! @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/interactive/...