The voice of Spanish #singer and composer Silvia Perez Cruz is something special. It’s also kinda special to hear a Spanish artist singing #fado - a Portuguese cultural and musical tradition. The song title translates to “Portuguese Maria” and references Fado in the lyrics. Cruz cites the genre […]

The #trumpadministration cutting #research funding may end up costing us billions‼️ “In an effort to cut federal spending, the Trump administration’s budget proposal for 2026 recommends slashing public investments in research and development (R&D) by as much as half for certain agencies—and in […]

I’ll just put this here #iykyk

Bernie on point again, taking on American oligarchy and the MSM… #media #journalism #press #msm

This is the biggest medical breakthrough in ages, and will dramatically impact a small portion of the population with inherited #huntingtonsdisease - a truly horrible terminal condition that attacks the brain and CNS. A huge deal for families affected. Really GOOD news, this is… #disease […]

This programmer/author claims the Secret Service SIM-farm story is bogus, and he’s got a point… #secretservice #sim #infosec #telecommunications https://cybersect.substack.com/p/that-secret-service-sim-farm-story

The 'dark patterns' at the center of FTC's lawsuit against Amazon - Today in Seattle, the U.S. government and Amazon are making their opening arguments in a case that could change how companies sell you stuff online. The Federal Trade Commission claims that Amazon tricked users into subscribing […]

Why do US taxpayers continue to subsidize #israel ⁉️

So #trump buddy and elderly #techbro Larry Ellison, Oracle co-founder and billionaire, will have a major role in the new #tiktok - and that’s a worry. Here’s why: Ellison has…grandiose ambitions, among them the belief that humanity would greatly benefit from a surveillance society governed by […]

American soybean #farmers are struggling during what should be a standout year. Yields are up, but sales are way down and storage facilities are full. It’s a dire situation that will require government support - or many #farms will not survive. All because of […] [Original post on connectop.us]

Congrats to Ousmane Dembélé for his Ballon d’Or win. Well deserved after his last season and Champion’s League brilliance. And to Aitona Bonmati for her historic win in the Ballon d’Or Feminina. Two great athletes grab #football top honors. #futbol #soccer […]

Happy #autumnequinox to all. My favorite season is upon us (finally). The wildfires of summer are going out, leaves are just starting to turn, and the combines are in the fields for #harvest. To celebrate here’s a delightful cover of Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon” by IMY2. #music #musicvideo #cover […]

He finally did it: From the NY Times - #news - Trump Promotes Unproven Ties Between Tylenol, Vaccines and Autism… In a rambling news briefing, President Trump said that there was a link between rising autism rates and the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. But multiple […]

R/asktheworld has decided that the worst food in the world is 1)Nordic (from all across Scandinavia), and 2) the Philippines. Personally, I’d have to agree. But I’d add Germany (sausages & kraut) and perhaps the UK (beans on toast, chips & mayo sandwiches). I’ve also never understood the allure […]

Now…you can get an #ai agent to control autonomously your avatar and independently play games for you‼️Is this what mot #gamers want? Or is it simply third-party manipulation of the #gaming world? Here’s what the publisher says about the product: “This isn’t just about DeFi, or gaming, or social […]

Two important things to remember whilst #stocks continue to set record highs: 1) Capitalism loves fascism, they work so well together… 2) What goes up MUST come down… And two words for you: 1) Irrational 2) exuberance As in: “Given current conditions, investors are exhibiting “irrational […]

America’s farmers, many of whom are #Trump voters, are suffering due to #TrumpTariffs and this administration’ #TradeWar. Even in a bumper crop year, #farmers are facing multiple challenges on multiple fronts (so of course, they’re asking for taxpayer bailouts) […] [Original post on connectop.us]

And the rich keep getting richer…”When Forbes magazine released its first global billionaires list in 1987, just 140 names appeared on it. The 2025 version featured more than 3,000 people, worth a collective $16tn. Even allowing for factors such as the rise of […] [Original post on connectop.us]

“Trump isn't the disease - he's the symptom. He just gave permission to all the people who always wanted to hurt women, people of color, the poor, the LGBTQ+ community. He emboldened them. Meanwhile, billionaires stoke resentment on both sides, keeping us fighting each other over scraps while […]

#religion This…⤵️

Solidifying my strong belief that conservative and evangelical #religion is in reality a mental illness and should be treated as such. From: @BBCNews https://flipboard.com/@bbcnews/world-c8sqdvr9z/-/a-QpbN4se8RoSj3x0z0bUS2Q%3Aa%3A3199692-%2F0

#meta forms #ai SuperPAC to dominate politics and the #artificialintelligence industry. Thanks to a unique corporate ownership structure that gives him complete control of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg has essentially created his own personal California super PAC, allowing him to spend Meta’s money on […]

#Economy - America’s economy is in a historically unique position: individuals’ exposure to the stockmarket has never been so high. Ownership of stocks accounts for about 30% of the net worth of American households, compared with 26% in early 2000, at the peak […] [Original post on connectop.us]

If I understand the Homan thing correctly: - Last year, undercover FBI agents gave him a bribe, $50,000 in cash. - The plan was to wait and see whether he followed through with what he was bribed to do once he became part of the new Trump administration, which would strengthen the case. - But […]

“I Look at This Country and I See a Stranger The news tells us that we are moving from 1 country to a different, autocratic one. The TV shows us: This country looks different, sounds different and feels different. A familiar face and a familiar voice vanish” 🎁 […]

France’s President Macron calls U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner's criticism of France "unacceptable" for diplomat - of course it is. #kushner is a trumpie through and through, up to insulting anyone, including our allies. #foreignpolicy #foreignaffairs #diplomacy […]

No bad news allowed ever…Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in America - another example of the #trumpadministration keeping the facts and the #truth from Americans. #hunger #republicans #republicansdidthis […]

The corrupt protecting the corrupt as Justice Department closed probe into Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, for accepting bag of cash - #bribery #grift #trumpadministration #trump #corruption #corrupt #grifters #griftersgonnagrift […]

#palestine is unrecognisable on the ground - #ethniccleansing #gaza #gazagenocide #israel #warcrimes #genocide https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/09/18/palestine-is-unrecognisable-on-the-ground

It’s about time… U.K., Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian state, breaking with the U.S. - the USA is on the wrong side of this conflict imo. #genocide is genocide, there’s no getting around it. #israel #palestine #fromtherivertothesea #gaza #gazagenocide #israelwarcrimes […]

China Stalls U.S. Soybean Buys as Harvest Begins, Raising Storage and Price Risks - New polling shows that a majority of U.S. ag producers see an economic crisis, or the possibility of one on the horizon. A Farm Journal survey commissioned by the National Corn Growers Association in late August […]

#trump #epa tells scientists to stop publishing studies, employees say Staff from the EPA’s Office of #water were summoned to a “town hall” meeting this week & told to pause the publication of most #research, pending a review. #publichealth #climate #pollution #science #law […]

MAGA Evangelical calls for genocide of all Palestinians. MAGA Nazis justify genocide with Bible quotes that say God is pro-genocide. Just like the German Nazis did. #Religion #evangelicals #christianity #AmericanEvangelicalChristianity #palestinians #MAGA […] [Original post on connectop.us]

Plastics found inside vegetable tissues for the first time, raising new food safety concerns… at the same time, the #trumpadministration has hobbled food safety agencies, fired experts and taken down informative tracking websites. Just who’s side do you think they’re on. HINT: It’s not yours! […]

Soybeans Fall on Disappointing China Talks, Corn and Wheat Follow. #ag #agriculture #farming #farms #farmers #food #tradewar Source: AgWeb https://share.google/n55B0JDaEM2ob5xCs

Farmers alarmed as US nears #ag crisis. A bumper crop year, but #farming challenges remain. The #trump #tradewar is taking its toll on #soybeans and #drought and #labor shortages are hanging over the #harvest. #farmers are now begging for government bailouts and subsidies to tide them over […]

Censorship Is the Authoritarian’s Dream “More professors in the US have been fired for controversial views in the past week than any other week in all of American history. …consider the case of Darren Michael, prof at Austin Peay State Univ, who was fired because he reposted on social media a […]

I have just donated to @aral's #gaza Emergency Fund which will be used to bring 8 (!) entire families to (relative) safety from #israel's #Genocide. If you're a privileged White European like me, you don't often get the chance to help save someone else's life. Well here you do […]

On Truth Social yesterday, Donald Trump shared a picture of himself praying with six fingers -- a clear indication the image is AI-generated. Oh, the hypocrisy. #trump is clearly exploiting his #evangelical base with BS. First, his bible… now supposedly sacred, but actually profane images. Is […]

Bureau of Labor Statistics postpones key data report with no explanation - nothing here to see, carry on… #trumpadministration #bls #labor https://www.axios.com/2025/09/19/bls-cpi-report-inflation

Scientists Debate Whether to Halt Type of Research That Could Destroy All Life on Earth - some scientists are worried that these life forms, if they're ever realized, could turn into a major risk for the world around us by turning into an unstoppable force that spreads without limits […]

This ⤵️

It’s Kitsch… to answer the question posed in the article. I’ve visited the Familia Sagrada site twice in my life, decades apart; and candidly I never expected it to be completed at the pace they were working. But here we are, the final tower and cross ready to be erected on this monstrosity of a […]

Just hanging out grazing on our back veranda area close to the house. I feel like we’ve been adopted. We don’t actively encourage wildlife, but we never interfere and keep the wildlife corridors open on our land. #countrylife #pnw #oregon

Meanwhile in the #technology and #microprocessor space this is kinda big, and very unexpected #news. Two #chip giants, previously competitors, ink surprise collaboration agreement. #nvidia takes $5 billion stake in #intel […]

s/ Congrats to #disney and #abc for becomming the first state OWNED broadcaster in the new fascist states of America. Never thought they’d beat FOX to the finish line I must admit. #journalism #censorship #freespeech #irony #trumpadministration #uspol

Unions support #jimmykimmel it’s time to speak up and boycott #disney and #abc

Hypocrites, they are… #uspol #censorship #freespeech

#science is hard…pseudo-science is easy. See the difference there?