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Bluesky’s new AI tool Attie is already the most blocked account other than J.D. Vance - https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/30/blueskys-new-ai-tool-attie-is-already-the-most-blocked-account-other-than-j-d-vance/

Bluesky's new AI tool Attie is already the most blocked account other than J.D. Vance | TechCrunch

More than 125,000 Bluesky users have blocked Attie in just a few days, sending a strong message from the user base.

TechCrunch

Glyn Moody 1h ago

Federal prosecutors are exploring whether #prediction market bets trip insider trading laws - https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/30/politics/prediction-markets-justice-department "discuss how existing laws could be applied to potential misconduct in the fast-growing industry, according to people familiar with the matter. "

Exclusive: Federal prosecutors are exploring whether prediction market bets trip insider trading laws

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are exploring whether certain lucrative bets placed on prediction markets have violated insider trading and other laws, multiple sources told CNN.

CNN

Glyn Moody 1h ago

The U.S. extended sanctions against Bidzina #Ivanishvili, seen as #Georgia’s “shadow ruler” - https://jam-news.net/u-s-sanctions-against-ivanishvili-seen-as-georgias-shadow-ruler/

The U.S. extended sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili, seen as Georgia’s “shadow ruler”

They were imposed in 2024 as part of anti-Russian sanctions introduced by the previous U.S. president. U.S. sanctions against Ivanishvili

Jamnews in English

"Yet Trump continues to staunchly defend Putin and is becoming ever more explicit in his support for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Have we ever before in this country seen a president side with a foreign regime that is actively putting the lives of American service people in danger? Has this happened in any country with a democratically elected head of state?"

#Trump #Putin #Russia #Orban #autocracy #Iran #war #AxisofEvil
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Glyn Moody 1h ago

Eugene Glover 1h ago

RE: https://mastodon.social/@KraftTea/116318890632524381

Ukraine is going to come out of this war a defense supplier powerhouse.

Glyn Moody 2h ago

#BBC accused of making ‘propaganda’ films for #Saudi sovereign wealth fund - https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/mar/30/bbc-accused-making-propaganda-films-saudi-arabia-sovereign-wealth-fund "Critics say films lauding country’s attitude to women and green credentials could damage corporation’s reputation" already has...

BBC accused of making ‘propaganda’ films for Saudi sovereign wealth fund

Critics say films lauding country’s attitude to women and green credentials could damage corporation’s reputation

The Guardian

Glyn Moody 2h ago

#Israel passes law to give #deathpenalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/30/israel-passes-law-death-penalty-palestinian-convicted-terrorists and what is the penalty for #Israeli soldiers killing and maiming tens of thousands of small children in #gaza? promotion, I'm guessing

Israel passes law to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

Knesset approves measure that has been criticised by European countries and rights groups

The Guardian

Glyn Moody 4h ago

Bellingcat 6h ago

Videos of explosions have fueled misunderstanding and misinformation in the conflict between US, Israel and Iran, with munition types incorrectly identified amongst claims of “mystery” weapons. But what is an explosion and what can types of explosions really tell us? Bellingcat researcher Trevor Ball’s written a guide that explains explosives, their characteristics and the impact they have on people and infrastructure. https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/2026/03/30/explosive-misinformation-a-guide-to-mushroom-clouds-sonic-weapons-and-disintegration/?utm_source=mastodon

Explosive Misinformation: A Guide to Mushroom Clouds, ‘Sonic Weapons’ and Disintegration - bellingcat

Explosives test in Canada. Source: Defence Research and Development Canada.

bellingcat

Glyn Moody 4h ago

Expat influencers sold #Dubai to the world and were paid to look the other way. Now the dream is crumbling - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/31/dubai-influencers-expats-denial-middle-east-crisis "The whole social contract of Dubai involves a wilful blindness to the proximity of suffering and violence. After all, #Gaza is geographically close."

Expat influencers sold Dubai to the world and were paid to look the other way. Now the dream is crumbling

The Maseratis are borrowed, the helicopters rented by the hour. But deep down Dubai is a lonely place, built by oppressed people

The Guardian

Glyn Moody 7h ago

JD #Vance says aliens are ‘demons’ and details obsession with UFOs - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/30/jd-vance-alien-ufo-are-demons "I don’t think they’re aliens, I think they’re demons anyway" great another anti-science religious nutter holding the reins of power

JD Vance says aliens are ‘demons’ and details obsession with UFOs

Vice-president promises ‘to get to the bottom of’ reports of US government files about unidentified flying objects

The Guardian

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