We are so humiliatingly deep into tinpot dictatorship territory. The government has just brokered the coerced sale of a major media platform to an ally of the president, who is openly boasting about converting it into (even more of) a partisan propaganda outlet.

Ironically #Comey 's the guy who basically handed Trump his first election win by keeping alive the bogus Hillary Clinton "emails" saga. He also pushed for Martha Stewart to be jailed on very flimsy charges—so there's little love for him in liberal/Democratic circles—but this is some scary stuff.

Since Lindsey Halligan personally indicted Comey she should personally try the case and not hand it off to someone else. She can show us how competent and qualified she is for this job in front of a jury.

Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges

#giftArticle This is insane. Every US senior military commander worldwide is supposed to converge on one room in Virginia that probably isn’t even big enough, during a likely government shutdown. Are we surrendering to someone? wapo.st/4nidndf

I will be on ABC Radio National's PM program today discussing the illegality of Israel's blockade of Gaza (tldr: you can lawfully declare a blockade in international armed conflict, but not to starve civilians). We have a deeper dive on the issues here: soundcloud.com/calledtotheb...

More from Justice Eddins on Hawaii Supreme Court, Troubadour with a gavel

"Tony Rinaudo, a Victorian agronomist, has been awarded an international peace prize for a farming technique that has revolutionised farms in Niger and adopted by 40 countries. Farmer-managed natural regeneration restores denuded landscapes into fertile soils for livestock and crops."

Fox’s Howard Kurtz: “This was completely and totally orchestrated by President Trump”

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned yesterday that a "hybrid war" has started in Europe after waves of drones shut down Danish airspace this week.

I’m starting to notice a trend in the polling data… —Top Public Worry: Corruption —Biggest problem in Fed Gov: Corruption —Top fear: Corruption —What one word would you use to describe American government?: “Corrupt” It’s almost like voters are trying to tell us something.

As accusations of genocide in Gaza mount against Israel, NPR looks at how the term is defined legally and why previously reticent scholars have changed their minds.

But don't call them Nazis.

The UK, France, and Germany have warned Russia that NATO would shoot down jets if its airspace is violated again. Russia replied it already sees itself in a military conflict with Europe.

I love that the takeaway from this graph is "Those damned leftists."

This study only counts attacks through July 4, 2025. There have been several right wing domestic terrorist attacks since then.

Here’s the Comey indictment

In short it’s not just about James Comey. It’s about whether the justice system remains neutral, or becomes a tool for those in power to punish their enemies.

Wow, setting an even more dangerous precedent. A federal grand jury returned an indictment against former FBI Director James B. Comey, marking the latest escalation of President Trump’s push for payback over the bureau’s 2016 probe into his campaign’s possible ties to Russia.

Awful. This stuff is just awful. bsky.app/profile/lblu...

WOW. The lead plaintiff is a Latino man who's been here legally for 24 years. He was grabbed off the street by plainclothes federal agents who didn't even ASK about his status. He was detained overnight and only released once a supervisor realized he had been illegally arrested.

I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA 10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)

Europe's trees are having a nightmare 2025. As the European Union reels from its worst wildfire season on record, two different EU laws aimed at protecting forests this week fell victim to the anti-red tape wave sweeping Brussels.

This is the fishiest shit I've ever seen. We're supposed to believe the shooter wrote "Anti-ICE" in pen on a bullet and then shot detainees but not ICE officers?

My cousin, who has lived legally in the US for 47 years working and paying taxes, was arrested by ICE on July 29th and has been in detention ever since. Please add your signature to show how wrong this is - not just for her but for all the people detained. www.change.org/p/release-le...

The look I saw on my 9-year-old son’s face when he saw Yosemite for the first time was unforgettable. This is why we need to protect our natural lands. We cannot let Republicans sell out America’s natural world to the cheapest bidder.

Donald Trump’s climate denial is an abomination and a disgrace. History is watching, and future generations are counting on us to act.

If he doesn't cock it up with some new scandal, given where the United States is emotionally, #GavinNewsom may well be the next US President. Definitely what we might call a "crossover candidate". Appeals to the bros & has just enough scruples to persuade Democrats & independents to vote for him.

FINALLY!! Where are the shareholders of US public corporations?? Tesla, Disney etc! Remaining silent makes you complicit!! #Kimmel

Is this supposed to be a threat? They did this exact thing while the government was open

Satirists aren’t supposed to be stenographers, but when the rest of the media bends over backwards to sanewash Trump, the funniest thing you can do is to simply share his actual words. Hey @npr.org, you could’ve just done this and gone home.

Tucked amongst the endless cycle of bad news, a little joy: Season 5 of #SlowHorses starts today! Yippee!

Jim Henson openly operating & voicing Rowlf. That's Frank Oz with him, the puppeteer who gave Yoda life (before CGI).

Meanwhile. 💔 #Ragasa

Wait, not *immigration*?? #nzpol

Those turning Kirk’s death into conspira-grist for their followers include his own former friends.

WTF. This guy is the bias adviser? Was Alex Jones not available?

BREAKING: The Epstein Files just got one step closer to being released. With Adelita Grijalva’s victory in AZ-07, Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna now have the magic number — 218 votes — needed for the discharge petition to force a vote on releasing the full Epstein Files.

Moment sinkhole pulls down power lines in busy Bangkok street

Extra funding to attract US faculty and postdoctoral researchers to Heidelberg and other universities in Germany‘s southwestern state Baden-Württemberg (less cool than Berlin but prettier and, uh, richer).

Part of a road has collapsed in Bangkok, leaving a large sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

Justice Rangiah in his own words in Lattouf v ABC penalty decision. The broadcaster has been ordered to pay $150,000. I was previously awarded $70,000 for hurt and distress. ABC has spent in excess of $2 million on legal fees. The real cost to Aunty is immeasurable.

On top of the $70K in non-economic damages previously awarded. Very brave of @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social to persist with her case. #OurABC #auspol

Meanwhile in Russia: host Andrey Norkin claimed Russia is fighting Ukraine with "non-military means" and otherwise could have defeated it "in 2 hours." Instead of supporting his narrative, one guest after another dropped truth bombs, infuriating the hosts. youtu.be/E54_rM8Sjko

Trump's brain is now incoherently flitting from topic to topic as the UN sits listening him to complete silence

Big u-turn in Trump's Ukraine policy (assuming Trump wrote any of this to begin with). #Ukraine #NATO

Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird dies aged 92

Truly the end of an era. RIP #DickieBird #cricket