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View From a Hotel Balcony, 8/26/26: Anaheim

Whatever, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 5:09:00 PM

Qwen3.8-Flash-Next

Simon Willison's Weblog, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 4:52:58 PM

at The Little Chihuahua

Aaron Parecki, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 4:26:03 PM

Megan Ellison's Annapurna studio has reduced its workforce by roughly 30 employees, or 16% of its staff of 189, across all divisions (Anthony D'Alessandro/Deadline)

Mediagazer, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 4:25:01 PM

Meta Just Paid Nearly $17 Billion To Make Sure It Gets To Write The Kid Safety Rules For Every Other Social Media Platform

Techdirt, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 4:25:00 PM

State attorneys general from Iowa and Montana file a motion with the US Supreme Court to have the antitrust suit against the Paramount-WBD deal thrown out (Todd Spangler/Variety)

Mediagazer, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 3:40:01 PM

Day 2045: “The solution is relatively simple.”

What The Fuck Just Happened Today?, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 3:31:55 PM

You Can Thank Lin Shaye for ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’

io9 | We Come From the Future, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 3:30:05 PM

at Gateway Pavilion

Aaron Parecki, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 3:24:35 PM

What's in Meta's Teen Social Media Settlement—and What Hinges on Its Rivals

Tech Policy Press, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 3:19:05 PM

SF nonprofit paid out $5.6M without checking whether anyone did the work

The San Francisco Standard, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 3:10:32 PM

Pedro Pina, YouTube VP for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, defended YouTube against claims it is fueling British TV's decline during a speech in Edinburgh (Elsa Keslassy/Variety)

Mediagazer, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 2:50:00 PM

Josh Shapiro and RFK Jr. trade barbs over deadly measles outbreak

Spotlight PA, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 2:42:47 PM

Cheltenham resident’s requests for preliminary injunction regarding Enclave at Melrose redevelopment denied by Montco Court of Common Pleas

Glenside Local, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 2:41:39 PM

Oregon electeds at the Federal level carve out ~$6M to support startups

Portland Oregon startups, tech, news, events, jobs, and community, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 2:39:40 PM

Critical Avada WordPress theme flaw enables zero-click RCE

BleepingComputer, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 2:33:20 PM

Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms

Spotlight PA, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 2:30:29 PM

Father says college student was killed by police in Pa. after he went to wrong house

Spotlight PA, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 2:25:15 PM

Rendezvous With Rama

E.W. Doc Parris, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 2:18:27 PM

The Moving Letter James Baldwin Received from His Childhood Teacher at the Peak of His Fame and His Heartbreak

The Marginalian, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 2:18:20 PM

Term Finance loses $8.5 million to governance attack

Web3 is Going Just Great, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 2:17:08 PM

I just cancelled Netflix and it feels great

Advisorator, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 2:15:41 PM

The month in Philly dance: Top dance picks for the 2026 Philly Fringe

'The Nutcracker: Dipped in Chocolate,' catching up with Jaleel Shaw, and more for prime holiday times, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 2:09:00 PM

Let me walk around

Unsung, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 2:08:01 PM

Cheltenham Township Planning Commission submitted a letter opposing Enclave at Melrose redevelopment’s proposed changes

Glenside Local, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 1:55:07 PM

‘I Had No Involvement. Zero.’: Accused Mastermind Denies Killing Maltese Journalist

OCCRP, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 1:30:00 PM

Gov. Shapiro, U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy debate vaccines following measles-related deaths. Shapiro files lawsuit against Trump administration for mail-voting order

Glenside Local, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 1:24:38 PM

ICE Tries, Fails To Illegally Raid An Immigration Law Office; Settles For Empty Threats Instead

Techdirt, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 1:24:10 PM

Elements of Venezuelan Government Loyal to Chavismo Warn of Possible U.S. Assault

Drop Site News, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 1:21:12 PM

B.D. McClay on Dolly:

sippey.com, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 1:18:00 PM

Book Scanning Goes Viral…Again

Internet Archive Blogs, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 1:01:42 PM

‘The Last Blossom’ Director on Why a Plant Was the Perfect Counterpart for a Former Yakuza

io9 | We Come From the Future, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 1:00:38 PM

at Fort Mason Landmark Building A

Aaron Parecki, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:59:13 PM

Silicon Florist links arrangement for August 26, 2026

Portland Oregon startups, tech, news, events, jobs, and community, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:54:44 PM

The New IRE Archive

palewi.re posts, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:52:47 PM

Meet Hatchable, an AI app builder that hosts what your AI writes

Portland Oregon startups, tech, news, events, jobs, and community, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:49:22 PM

A Student Said He Was a Hobby Plane Spotter. He Was Allegedly Taking Photos for the Chinese Government

404 Media, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:46:56 PM

Reporter confronted by police at his home in New York

U.S. Press Freedom Tracker: Incident Database, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:29:10 PM

Two NICAR26 Textbooks

palewi.re posts, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:27:28 PM

On Assignment

palewi.re posts, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:27:23 PM

Let’s talk about books!

Mike Monteiro’s Good News, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:26:45 PM

Union Library of Hatboro to host Civil War Encampment on Aug. 29, loud shots will be heard

Glenside Local, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:17:17 PM

SF Dems’ probe can’t resolve Yekutiel sex assault claim. The party may endorse him

The San Francisco Standard, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:13:29 PM

Dolly Parton and Tim Curry Believed in Us

Pop Culture Spirit Wow, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:11:40 PM

After Fixin’ the Bugs

Inessential, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:07:54 PM

at Fort Mason

Aaron Parecki, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:06:52 PM

26th August, 7:06 pm

iamcal.com, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:06:12 PM

Kennedy Center Renaming Defies a Court Order?, Deloitte's $21.5M DEI Settlement & Ninth Circuit Blocks Ideological Grant Strings

Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:00:59 PM

Netflix Releases Trailer for New ‘Wonka’ Horror Movie, Er, Game Show

io9 | We Come From the Future, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 12:00:10 PM

Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Flourtown to open new athletic center this fall

Glenside Local, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:57:25 AM

Google Classroom now supports Context-Aware Access controls

Google Workspace Updates, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:55:52 AM

Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims

NYT > Kate Conger, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:55:31 AM

New normal: Burning Man tickets on fire sale once again, cheaper than Outside Lands

The San Francisco Standard, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:55:08 AM

Unsealed docs from the Murdoch succession fight show Rupert Murdoch saw James as a troublemaker, and the probate official said Lachlan showed a "lack of candor" (Luca Ittimani/The Guardian)

Mediagazer, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:50:01 AM

New GPUThor attack defeats NVIDIA ECC protection for root access

BleepingComputer, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:48:24 AM

Another reason to leave WordPress behind

A Node on the Web, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:40:07 AM

When Are Your Feelings Really Yours?

Stephen's Web ~ OLDaily, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:37:00 AM

Upper Dublin High School appoints new athletic director

Glenside Local, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:32:04 AM

Past meets future with a bit of a hipster twist

Portland Oregon startups, tech, news, events, jobs, and community, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:30:10 AM

Vibe Coders Now Have Their Own Language

User Mag, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:27:41 AM

Gander Social: Hashtag Blocker

Shawn Hooper, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:22:26 AM

Scientists Discover Vast Underground 'Anomaly' on Mars

404 Media, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:19:46 AM

The Latest ‘Star Wars’ Lego Is Physically Its Biggest in History

io9 | We Come From the Future, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:15:19 AM

How AI Watermark Mandates Could Unmask Journalists Who Never Touched AI

Techdirt, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:11:29 AM

Daddy’s Girl

Marginal REVOLUTION, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:11:03 AM

Daily Deal: The Essential MATLAB & LabVIEW Mega Bundle

Techdirt, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:06:29 AM

Predict the KPIs

Matt Levine - Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 11:01:43 AM

how should I respond to an employee who threatens to sue?

Ask a Manager, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:59:51 AM

Rep. LaMonica McIver isn’t just fighting for reelection — she’s fighting for freedom

The 19th, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:58:32 AM

CUNY Critique

palewi.re posts, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:58:15 AM

How we automate the news

palewi.re posts, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:58:13 AM

Saving FiveThirtyEight

palewi.re posts, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:58:04 AM

Introducing the Reuters Climate Monitor

palewi.re posts, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:57:49 AM

Mimic your own voice with Pink Trombone

Waxy.org, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:49:48 AM

EFF's Policy Position on ALPR Surveillance: Eliminate It and Reduce Its Harms

Electronic Frontier Foundation, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:44:34 AM

Nitter, XCancel shut down after X sends cease-and-desist

Waxy.org, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:42:03 AM

YouTube – The Francesians – Chapter Two

Green Comet, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:37:19 AM

Cialdini’s 7 Influencing Principles

Stephen's Web ~ OLDaily, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:37:00 AM

A Fresh Himalayan Flood Calamity Unfolds from China (Tibet) Downstream into Nepal

Sustain What, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:35:01 AM

Puck is in advanced talks for an investment from RedBird Capital; sources: the deal will value Puck at around $250M and give RedBird a significant stake (Reuters)

Mediagazer, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:33:20 AM

Amazon shuttering Mechanical Turk after 21 years

Waxy.org, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:32:30 AM

Ridley Scott Is Still Working on an ‘Alien: Covenant’ Sequel

io9 | We Come From the Future, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:30:15 AM

Pennsylvania lags far behind on solar. Here’s how it could catch up.

Spotlight PA, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:29:06 AM

libvlc

jwz, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:20:40 AM

Dolly Parton told us who she was, one song at a time

The 19th, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:10:22 AM

‘We were trying to aggravate everybody with Bitterkomix’: The Anton Kannemeyer Interview

The Comics Journal, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 10:06:23 AM

Why Aren’t People Moving to This Town with Cheap Housing and Literally Nothing Else

McSweeney’s, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:50:00 AM

Q&A with Karen Attiah about getting fired from WaPo over her social media posts after Charlie Kirk's killing, her willingness to go back to WaPo, and more (Riddhi Setty/Columbia Journalism Review)

Mediagazer, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:50:00 AM

Meta agrees to $18 billion settlement over teen social media harms

BleepingComputer, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:41:05 AM

Gander Social “For You” Page Remover

Shawn Hooper, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:41:04 AM

AI in Education

Stephen's Web ~ OLDaily, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:37:00 AM

From Research to Open Resource: Developing a Multilingual Pedagogy of Care Course for Refugee Educators

Stephen's Web ~ OLDaily, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:37:00 AM

RIP to the Iconic and Delightful Tim Curry

io9 | We Come From the Future, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:36:22 AM

EFF Statement on Meta Settlement

Electronic Frontier Foundation, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:34:41 AM

a step by step guide to quitting your job

Ask a Manager, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:29:42 AM

As Flock Vandalism Goes Mainstream, One Grand Jury Says Alleged Flock Vandal Did Nothing Wrong

Techdirt, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:23:10 AM

Bluesky feed & AT Proto startup Graze acquired by Flipboard

Portland Oregon startups, tech, news, events, jobs, and community, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:19:13 AM

Effective Patterns for Advanced MCP Usage

Radar, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:11:28 AM

Wednesday assorted links

Marginal REVOLUTION, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:11:20 AM

Beyond Syslog: Building a Tamper-Proof E-Commerce Audit Trail with immudb

https://fossforce.com, Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 9:03:04 AM