NEW in #VeniceBooks Brava @scribedoll.bsky.social @ronanmaenardo.bsky.social @jimkendall50.bsky.social @tripfiction.bsky.social

FYI ~ @jolocktov.bsky.social www.wcvb.com/article/veni...

Great Urbanism Starter Pack! Thanks for including @toderianuw.bsky.social & @brenttoderian.bsky.social! #UrbanistShoutOut

NEW: “Canadian urbanist @brenttoderian.bsky.social teamed up with the city of Paris and, in particular, its mayor, @annehidalgo.bsky.social on a new exhibition that shines a light on cities and global climate action.” Thanks very much @momentummag.bsky.social for the great questions! #Paris

"It didn’t happen overnight, but Paris is forever changed, and now local residents of the French capital are reaping the rewards. Top of list? Cleaner air. A lot cleaner." momentummag.com/paris-proves...

Want to help grow the conversation about better cities? Explore/share my STARTER PACKS! Urbanism & City-Building go.bsky.app/G7isZfk Better Transportation & Mobility go.bsky.app/MBL7PrE Smart Cities & Climate Action go.bsky.app/7Wh2uvp Changing the Conversation About Cities go.bsky.app/7iNmiCU

Head of NASA Sean Duffy intends to destroy a satellite that collects key data on carbon dioxide and plant health, by causing it to burn up in the atmosphere. The U.S. Dept of Agriculture and private agriculture firms use the data to forecast crop yield, drought conditions and more.

Initiated by ETH Zurich’s Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, the E‑Bike City project explores how cities can repurpose existing road space to prioritise micromobility—bikes, e‑bikes, cargo bikes and scooters—and public transport, all while maintaining essential car access.🧵

“If the Epstein scandal teaches us anything, it is that America needs a dedicated and decently funded group of people whose job is not just to ask questions, but to find answers,” @helenlewis.bsky.social writes. “Let’s call them journalists.”

Canadian Cities Guru @brenttoderian.bsky.social Teams Up with Paris Mayor for Groundbreaking New Exhibition. momentummag.com/from-paris-t...

"What if the key to that life is older than civilization itself? We need to manage heat to live. And we have an effective and democratic way of doing it: shade," Sam Bloch writes:

General Motors #GM reported that its second-quarter earnings beat estimates, but its profit fell to $1.9 billion from $2.9 billion last year. GM disclosed that #tariffs took a toll on the company’s bottom line, costing it over $1 billion. Shares of GM are down 7% today(so far) #EconSky

May his memory be a blessing… to an old friend and colleague. Sitting in the green room or on a set with David Gergen, you always learned something. Our best to his son Christopher and the whole family. www.cnn.com/2025/07/11/p...

This is interesting — “The Hidden Wealth of Cities” by the World Bank, on how the PUBLIC SPACES in cities are a great economic investment and asset rather than a cost or liability. But too many cities aren’t taking smart advantage of the economic benefits. openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/c...

I want to share a couple of unusual thoughts I had today, while speaking next to a world famous mayor, artist, and climate scientist, opening a remarkable Paris Exhibition. Sure, I was personally proud. But I was also proud that a Canadian was there. And I was proud that a city planner was there.

My new book — an oral history of the Manhattan Project and the atomic bombings — comes out one month from today. More info (and information on preordering!) here: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/coming-in-...

Over the past decade, global cities have mobilised to implement innovative actions against the climate crisis. These projects are showcased with an ambitious scenographic display curated by @brenttoderian.bsky.social, which takes visitors on a journey from Paris to Belém—the host of COP30 this year.

The entire exhibition has been designed from a child's point of view, with space for discussion with Académie du Climat, who created some of the works presented. Throughout their journey, younger ones will be guided by Copi, a little character they also find in the activity booklet provided to them.

Spotlighting diverse locales like Montréal, Mexico City, Utrecht and Nouakchott, this exhibition argues the battle for the climate in a rapidly urbanising world will be won or lost in our cities, and refusal to change is a dereliction of duty. Details and (free) tickets: www.paris.fr/evenements/f...

I spent years reporting on the wave of criminality and corruption that ate the Border Patrol away from the inside after its last hiring surge. Now Congress just approved even doing worse to ICE. A look, specifically, at what will go wrong: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/four-fears...

“‘The devil never sleeps’, but it is the second part of the quote that matters most: ‘but he only wins if we don’t do better next time.’ People of all faiths and no faith have to commit to that because we will see these disasters again and again and again.” @cnn.com

NEW: Paris reopens the Seine River to public swimming after a century-long ban! “About 1,000 swimmers a day will be allowed to use 3 public bathing sites after €1.4bn clean-up program.” 14 more bathing spots beyond the city are planned. Big, bold leadership. @annehidalgo.bsky.social @paris.fr

@styleminds.bsky.social Pretty consistent ranking 🫶🏻

In my latest newsletter, I share 12 thoughts on AI, health and humanity: bit.ly/3U3B2B7 I’d love for you to read and comment with your thoughts. 💬

Why do we assume there’s a 1:1 equation between the level of scientific progress and human flourishing? Are we evolving at the same pace as the machines we’re creating? And how can we come up with a new AI narrative that reaches a much broader audience beyond media, tech and business professionals?

@styleminds.bsky.social Happy Birthday 🎂🥂 Savor every day and avoid regrets 💖

@karaswisher.bsky.social I went to the website and yes, it’s real. What’s next 💜 pills 🤦🏻‍♂️

@lindseytramuta.bsky.social Happy Birthday 🎂🥂 💙🤍❤️

A bonus at our Exhibition Launch at Paris City Hall last week was spending time with world famous graphic artist, street artist, dj and activist Shepard Fairey @obeygiant.bsky.social. Conversations about art, architecture, music and cities with an out-of-the-box creator tend to be ones you remember.

@jolocktov.bsky.social www.sheknows.com/entertainmen... Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez's 'Tension-Filled' Wedding Moves Location Days Before $48 Million Event

Activists from Greenpeace Italy and UK group "Everyone hates Elon" (Musk) unfolded a giant banner in central St Mark's Square with a picture of Bezos laughing and a sign reading: "If you can rent Venice for your wedding you can pay more tax." Poke @jolocktov.bsky.social

My view on #AI @garyvee.com It’s an amazing tool that will transform our lives. Be smart about 🤖 and you’ll level up your life in ways you can’t even imagine yet. Visual compliments of @briansolis.bsky.social

@karaswisher.bsky.social Just watched reporting of Steve Bannon entering the WH this morning. What could go wrong 🤦🏻‍♂️

New episode out now! 🎤 As the Iran-Israel conflict enters day 5, @camanpour.bsky.social and Jamie discuss whether Israel’s attack will provoke Iran into becoming a nuclear state Listen now to Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files with Jamie Rubin 🗂️ on @globalplayer.com 🎧 #themiddleeast

PARIS CITY HALL EXHIBITION TO OPEN JUNE 21st! I’m proud to join Paris Mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social, iconic artist Shepard Fairey @obeygiant.bsky.social & local leaders next week to open this conversation-changing EXHIBITION on city leadership in climate action! www.paris.fr/evenements/d...

Another MUST LISTEN from The Pivot with @karaswisher.bsky.social and @profgalloway.com podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

💰💰 @karaswisher.bsky.social I think you and @profgalloway.com owe the two petulant billionaires a commission for their joint efforts in giving you SO much to talk about.

If you're thinking about a portrait photo shoot, Venice is the perfect city. Express your personality, explore the city, and have fun with a local pro photographer. #portraitphotoshoot #seniorpictures #solotravelgirl #ilovevenice #veniceitaly more info » www.pietrovolpato.com

Next up, a faux make-up. But the die is cast as the loathsome tech right and the heinous MAGA right eat themselves alive. In ways you will not see for a bit, it’s over for an aging Trump and his tiresome reality show which inevitable led to this orgy of idiocy. www.politico.com/news/2025/06...

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are going to war—and giving everyone a front-row seat. By the end of the night, Musk was agreeing with calls for the two men to work it out in the name of the greater good. But it may have been too late.

If you are giving advice to follow your passion, you already have your F### Y## money. The advisee, doesn’t. Remember that 🥊 🥊 @profgalloway.com Ryan Roslansky

He’d know

A recent report found that Elon Musk faced at least $2.37B in potential legal liability from 11 fed agencies as of Inauguration Day. As he exits, these agencies are still on DOGE's chopping block or have dropped investigations into his corporations. See what this was about?

President Trump and his family are extorting billions of dollars from US companies and foreign nations. In new piece for @TheAtlantic I examine past US corruption - and conclude Trump can't be compared to anything American, only Russia or Africa. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Just reading a book set in VENICE In Venice Dangerous by @essiefox.bsky.social Published by @orendabooks.bsky.social

“The United States, with its enormous highways, sprawling suburbs & neglected public transport, is one of the most car-dependent countries in the world. But this arrangement of obligatory driving is making many Americans actively unhappy, new research has found.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...

The National Foundation finds that “immigrants have founded or cofounded nearly two-thirds (65% or 28 of 43) of the top AI companies in the United States, and 70% of full-time graduate students in fields related to artificial intelligence are international students.” www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...

Well it’s Friday and here we are again. Response is ~ go play 🏌🏼‍♂️🏌🏼‍♂️

FACT: The more people choosing to walk, bike & take public transit to get around cities, the better cities work for EVERYONE, including DRIVERS. Anyone claiming that less car dependency is a “war on cars” doesn’t understand how cities (or geometry) work. It’s time we tell #TheTruthAboutTraffic.