“With Luigi Mangione’s upcoming sentencing, John Oliver devotes the full episode to covering UnitedHealth Group: Why customers hate them and how they got so profitable.”
https://youtube.com/watch?v=h1pXm0GjLho
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James Huff 
@macmanx@social.lol
mastodon 4.7.3+glitchBlogger, photographer, jazzer, volunteer, and tech enthusiast since the dawn of the personal computer.
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When I backed #Tapestry from the good people at @Iconfactory@iconfactory.world I knew it would likely never be more than a reader. I am so happy today that they’ve added posting, replying, and quoting. It feels like Twitterrifc is finally embracing that optional phoenix icon. 
“Rowling has made it abundantly clear that she thinks attacking transgender people via the legal system is a worthwhile cause and a good use of her vast personal fortune. And as much as #HarryPotter fans might be excited to see what HBO has cooked up, there’s no way to watch this show without supporting Rowling’s bigotry and the structural violence she’s inflicting on a vulnerable minority.”
https://www.theverge.com/report/901818/hbo-harry-potter-jk-rowling-transphobia
"The EPA announced it is repealing rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. The move eliminates requirements that would have forced some power plants to sharply reduce their emissions, including through technologies such as carbon capture and storage. Geoff Bennett discussed what this rollback means with Vickie Patton of the Environmental Defense Fund."
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/epa-repeals-limits-on-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-power-plants
Boosted by @neatnik@social.lol
🕙 It's 10:00 p.m. Do you know how many tokens your children have used?
When asking people to use correct names is "crossing a line," but using incorrect names isn't, we've really fallen far as a society. Using the correct name used to be a day one thing in education.
"Robert?”
"I prefer Grace.”
"Excellent, welcome Grace.”
It's not difficult. @adhdeanasl@beige.party @adhdeanasl@beige.party
Boosted by @fedicat@pc.cafe
If you use #Tapestry by @Iconfactory@iconfactory.world and @phanpy@hachyderm.io here’s the Template and Pattern structure to open Tapestry’s Mastodon links in #Phanpy:
https://paste.lol/macmanx/tapestry-to-phanpy
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RE: https://social.lol/@heygarrett/116955642386914849
In which Mullvad basically says, "Don't worry, the man in charge of setting our company's values does not represent our company's values. There is absolutely no way he told us to post this."
Boosted by @neatnik@social.lol
A handy list of free open source software developers, and their software/companies, to avoid:
https://drewdevault.com/weird-guys/
This keyboard clicker from @britt@mstdn.games is the best fidget I’ve ever owned! It has varied textures, it’s tactile and clicky, it’s the perfect size, and it’s the color of my first iMac. :)
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@robb@social.lol Sorry to hear, but I understand. Are there any similar services you’re aware of?
Also @neatnik@social.lol would you please consider adding Mastodon cross-posting to some.pics? 🙏
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RE: https://social.lol/@macmanx/116869680691239648
If you’re local and want any emoji for anything, LMK! I’ll try to find something for it, or make a really bad representation myself. 
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@binarydigit@social.lol This thing, once a week overnight, helps mine a lot. I’ve rarely had to use my daytime brace since starting the weekly routine. You can find it at Walmart and Amazon too.
https://www.muellersportsmed.com/b2c-us/en/Open-Catalogue/By-Body-Part/Wrist-Braces-%26-Supports/NIGHT-SUPPORT-WRIST-BRACE---OSFM/p/6772
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@rob@social.prosumer.dev @neatnik@social.lol Hm, nothing should prevent them from working elsewhere. 😕 Maybe your instance needs to cache the files still?
“It has only been a couple days since #NASA successfully launched #astronauts to the moon for the first time in over half a century. But the Artemis II mission's four-person crew has already delivered striking postcards from their journey: behind-the-scenes #photos of what they've been up to in the cabin, and jaw-dropping visuals of the planet we call home.”
https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/04/03/nx-s1-5773282/artemis-ii-nasa-photos
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@meadow @elronxenu She's already better than most:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_Parton#Philanthropy
“The FCC is ramping up the pressure on ABC and Disney by threatening to strip broadcasters of their station licenses. The #FCC says the review of the licenses is tied to #Disney’s DEI initiatives, but it’s widely seen as retaliation in the ongoing battle between President Trump and #ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.”
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/fcc-threatens-abcs-licenses-as-trumps-call-for-kimmels-firing
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@jaredwhite @swrogers Leaves NPR and PBS as probably the least commentary-injected news available. Interesting.
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@meadow @elronxenu One more for the list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacKenzie_Scott#Philanthropy
“John Oliver discusses the sprawling industry of ‘gas station drugs’ which are posing a risk to the public by putting underregulated substances over the counter.”
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Crucial Track for April 25, 2026: "Desert Rain" by Polyhedra
Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite songs about rain.
View entry:
https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/macmanx/20260425
“In 2025, national parks recorded more than 323 million visits, and 26 parks set attendance records. But as the parks gain popularity, the Trump administration has proposed slashing $1 billion from the National Park Service, likely eliminating thousands of jobs from an already understaffed workforce. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jeff Reinbold of the National Park Foundation.”
“The night before he stopped by the Desk, Flea took a moment between songs at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C., to call his experience of performing with a #jazz band ‘an adventure.’ After four decades as a founding member and bassist for Red Hot Chili Peppers, #Flea was touring on his debut solo album, Honora, in small venues, including the NPR #Music office space.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQK2U-KrhuA
Flea and the Honora Band: Tiny Desk Concert
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@tjw@social.lol Question at that point being whether or not the helicopters can fly and the diver boats are safe to begin approach. ;)
“These no-thought #AI losers aren’t untouchable and memes just don’t come out of thin air.” - KC Green
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/03/this-is-fine-creator-says-ai-startup-stole-his-art/
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@neatnik@social.lol Damn, I was so excited when we crossed 70%, but now I’m whatever the opposite of that is. 
Not that big of a haul this #BandcampFriday but I’ve been obsessed with this cover since it came out:
https://auralnauts.bandcamp.com/track/u-cant-touch-this-harbinger-of-time-synthwave-remix
#music
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@neatnik@social.lol Wait, what’s going on here? How did we fall to 34%? That’s almost half of what it was last time. Our own https://alt-text.social.lol/ says 73%.
“Technology has changed the way students study and learn. Now, as artificial intelligence enters the classroom, proponents argue it will be a welcome revolution for schools — but with limited guardrails, could it do more harm than good? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the future of #AI and #education with Khan Academy founder Salman Khan.”