The end of Algeria vs Austria.... 😶😮‍💨

Endless shrimp.

The new racist double standard set up by Alito in the TPS ruling: if there’s any other motive in addition to the racism, the racism doesn’t count, but if the state wants to *prevent* discrimination against black people, that is racist and unconstitutional www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

D161.2 Transformation: man to goose.

Iran breaking out the Deal With It glasses is the most “our governments may be different and opposed, but we are all the same people“ example I can imagine

Do. Not. Use. Fucking. Sticker. Mule.

World Cup trivia: Cabo Verde is not the first country to have advanced to knockouts on their debut year without winning a match. Either Wales (1958) or the Republic of Ireland (1990). (Wales had to win a tiebreaker to get to the knockout stage from the group stage.)

We used to be a proper society that made low budget spooky 👻 procedurals.

I am always amused when some conversational turn reminds me of Dark Justice (TV show, 1991–1993). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Ju... In this case it was talking to @melthemartian.bsky.social about books and then vampire stories and then that leading to Forever Knight and other similar-era TV shows.

Look I went to the Democratic caucus in Pueblo, Colorado this year--a party faithful event that is so arcane that people don't even know it happens and exists. These ARE the people who knock doors. These are the volunteers. Anyway, so many of them were upset with the Democratic Party.

He might be on to something. youtu.be/fJwzsw5_tSc?...

And the cool cats at New Edge Sword and Sorcery are currently crowdfunding a JIREL OF JOIRY novella. This is gonna kick immense quantities of ass and you 100% want to get on board! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...

There are four lights.

I may have taken this too far...

JP Dellacamera freakin' blew it.

First time I have cussed at a website for not asking me to explain why I am cancelling.

Well. Guess I won't be renewing my AAA24 membership this year.

"Messi held to **just** a hat trick and a brace in the first two games."

If you're in the US and want to continue your interest in soccer after the World Cup, see if your local city has a USL team. www.uslsoccer.com/usl-teams

Vamos Cabo Verde!

[taps mic] [clears throat] HUMANS ARE SEXUAL BEINGS FROM THE MOMENT WE ARE BORN TO THE MOMENT WE DIE AND LIBRARIES DENYING CHILDREN’S RIGHT TO CURIOSITY ABOUT SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION (AND, AS A RESULT, ENCOURAGING A SENSE OF SHAME AND IGNORANCE) IS A FORM OF CHILD ABUSE AND PUBLIC HEALTH NEGLECT

The women have won four World Cups, but absolutely congratulations to the men for making it to the knockout round. Yes, this is a reminder that the USA has, in fact, won a World Cup — four of them. In case you heard otherwise.

Media coverage of how #RhodeIsland beat back Governor McKee’s attempt to scrap our 100% x 2033 #renewableenergy standard misses a key aspect: grassroots mobilizations. We at @climateactionri.org turned out a lot of people. And we see that playing an important role. medium.com/@croselund/w...

Party Knight. ⚜️

For real. Like you can use automation to do science. The cost of the automation is proving that the machine gives correct answers to the questions it's set to. One way or another science takes validation. You can do it efficiently or inefficiently. But seeking ways to avoid validation is bullshit.

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FINALLY some good news in 2026

This entire day of World Cup might end in draws and it has absolutely ruled top to bottom

FOUR DRAWS. FOOTBALL HERITAGE.

Mohammad Mohebbi draws Iran level again, beautiful goal and love this call from Telemundo

So excited by this match. Youth and vigor against age and experience is always fun. And both teams are going hard.

As the inestimable @andre-carlisle.bsky.social says, go to games. Especially when you're traveling.

I was reading more about TJ’s union busting attempts on traderjoesunited.org/protect-the-... It might be worth noting for some that this org says they haven’t asked customers to strike *yet*, but they would like customers to boycott and support them if/when they do decide to strike. 1/2

Fox made sure to note that there's a sizable population of immigrants from Cape Verde in Rhode Island and, honestly, I'd love to see that for each match. Remind Americans that we have connections to all these countries through immigration, collapse the distance and give us rooting interests.

"What's the ROI of a library purchase" is one of those questions that tells me you don't understand the point of the library

the best aspect of all this. they didn't play dirty, just utterly rock solid defense of the likes we've never seen

Viva Cabo Verde! That match was amazing. 🥰 People who think soccer is dumb because a game can end in a 0-0 tie are wrong and should watch that match.

It's out! Where We Stand, Where We Fall! Alive in the world! Available to order from Herne Books (www.hernebooks.com/product-page...)

Seeing people on my skyline talking about the long soccer history of my part of New England. 🥰

The conclusions on this are good and i agree with them, but there is a lot of historical revisionism in this. the presenter says that other sports became established here first like baseball and american football, but this isn't exactly accurate and the story of what really happened is fascinating.

You want to watch a good "Messed up Catholic Vampire Hunting Team" thing, get the Ultraviolet TV show. Incredible stuff, and Idris Elba somehow perfectly plays the tired of your shit senior team member despite being about 12.

Fox sports talking heads are just 😓 I should try to learn Spanish.

Okay. Time to watch RIFC at Loudon United FC while I also try to pay attention to Brazil vs Morocco. 😅

The red-hot Pittsburgh Riveters recorded their third straight shutout Friday night at F.N.B. Stadium, rolling to a 3-0 victory over Erie Sports Center. Now at 5-0-1, the Riveters strengthened their hold on first place in the Great Forest Division.

How I'm entering the group chat

Holy shit. That was something.

Looking at the illustrations Alice and Martin Provensen did for the Iliad and the Odyssey in 1956 and taking pleasure in noting how diverse they made that world. Everyone bitching about the new movie’s casting is more racist than a children’s book publicist in *1956*

Hunh. I did not know that mistaken identity could be used to reverse the carded party for simulation.

Folarin Balogun, born in New York to Nigerian parents. People like JD Vance would say he's not *really* American when, in fact, he's the epitome of American. 🇺🇸