Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Today's news and jokes

last night at a bar I learned that they improved pinball by making machines that are entirely computers and they’re much better than what we had before

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— Jason Koebler (@jasonkoebler.bsky.social) November 16, 2025 at 10:43 AM






The agents did not have prior permission to enter the grounds, the club said in a release to members.

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— The Charlotte Observer (@charlotteobserver.com) November 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM








Mag Judge Fitzpatrick says two statements by Halligan to grand jury "appear to be fundamental misstatements of the law that could compromise the integrity of the grand jury process."

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— Roger Parloff (@rparloff.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM

MORE: The magistrate said an FBI agent who may have viewed Comey's privileged materials was nevertheless permitted to present evidence to the grand jury — a "highly irregular" decision and "radical departure" for DOJ. He was the only witness at the GJ. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 8:13 AM
NBC, NYT







it didn't even really provide me with any new information but that one email between epstein and some other random rich elite saying "when will the madness end" about the metoo movement felt like a key unlocking my brain that will explain every unforced institutional capitulation we've seen

— lauren (@lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com) November 17, 2025 at 6:28 AM




Never forget that just a week ago, Ross Douthat and the NYTimes were asking if women ruined the workplace.

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— Melissa Murray (@profmmurray.bsky.social) November 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Yes









(Just a few days ago)







Everyone has lost their minds www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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— Michael Hobbes (@michaelhobbes.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 6:14 AM

Oh, and don't forget the gratuitous shot at queer and trans communities at the very end of this screed:

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— Robert Cruickshank (@robertcruickshank.com) November 17, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Can't read it because it's paywalled, more excerpts in the thread if you want more insightful analysis on why taxes are bad. Also







It begins. First, the casinos promise to pay a ton of taxes. Then they starts to ask for tax breaks. Happens all the time.

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— Noah Shachtman (@noahshachtman.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM










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— Andrew Coleman Francis (@andrewcfrancis.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The announcement







They're showing a lot of ads for Landman during this game. Reminds me of how to get the point across that this character is an outsider to the Texas oil fields, they put her in a Northwestern hat

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— Sickos Committee (@sickoscommittee.org) November 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM








what's the deal with Ozma? why would mcc be so into it? *looks it up* ah

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— v buckenham (@v21.bsky.social) November 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
(Can't remember what role she played in the books, which I didn't really retain at all--is she dead?)







Derpy Tiger & Sussie (KPop Demon Hunters) are coming to the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade :3

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— Catsuka (@catsuka.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM








Excited to see his Fear Factor reboot







Josh Hart plays with the energy of a squirrel. It’s like he’s hopped up on caffeine. Well, he is — more than 500mg. But not necessarily to play —it’s so that the dad of twins can be present amid a crazy job. My profile on Hart, caffein & fatherhood: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

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— James L. Edwards III (@jledwardsiii.bsky.social) November 17, 2025 at 5:34 AM
















@benfeatherstone_ Can confirm she’s alive and well ! #fyp #funny #jamaica #foryou #honeymoon ♬ Baby Elephant Walk - Henry Mancini & His Orchestra








@noodleandtilde

downside of living in Norway is 4 months of noodle being this annoyed every time he has to get dressed

♬ Funny and Unusual Scene of 3 Minutes - HarmonicoHCO








@brookeee009 Chewy’s back at it again with these windshield wipers #yorkie #yorkies #dogsoftiktok #Chewy #yorkiesoftiktok ♬ original sound - Brooke








@shermy_the_iggy I’m sorry but you simply must multitask 🎾 #italiangreyhound #ballislife #funnydog #doglover #dogsoftiktok ♬ I'm Just a Kid - Simple Plan








@alex.nadie #fyp #animal #dog #sweden #travel ♬ Western Music: Arizona Dreaming - Piero Piccioni




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