#Indonesia, home to the world's 4th largest population, has barred access to #Grok after the #AI chatbot generated sexualized images of real women and children. Viewing the practice of non-consensual sexual deepfakes as a SERIOUS violation of human rights
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Dick Van Dyke's character Bert in Mary Poppins. Today is Van Dyke's 100th birthday!
Happy Bertday!
Dick Van Dyke had no formal dance training before filming #MaryPoppins. Let that sink in. Take all the time you need. #TCMParty
This took place in the East Wing. We already had a ballroom!
ICYMI: A video of a Caryl Churchill play criticising "unethical" sponsorship of the arts starring Samuel West and Siobhán McSweeney was shown outside London’s Old Vic as part of an escalation of dissent surrounding the funding of arts institutions 👇
I recently came across this extraordinary acting masterclass with the incredible Samuel West of a scene from Twelfth Night. It's utterly fascinating and allows you to see the words in a brilliant new light. I've been geeking over it 🎭
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Samuel West being 'shouty' (his term, not mine) in excellent company. Provocative as always, here's Sam.
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My most unhinged literary opinion is that saying “I don’t like the books of [popular author]” isn’t an unhinged literary opinion.
'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Remembering Bicycle Annie, the Drag’s most unforgettable character www.statesman.com/news/history...
Jack survived a giant boat falling on him.
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Somehow
#MarlowPBS
“This is dip,” I told my great aunt Tate, my grandfather’s sister, pointing to the bowls of failed fudge. “To dip your cookies in. It was supposed to be fudge but it didn’t set up.”
“Raised on the stuff,” said Great Aunt Tate.
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"Severance" star Britt Lower wrote "Let Me Out" on her acceptance speech paper at the Emmys, a shoutout to her Helly R character
A paper that reads "let me out"
"Severance" star Britt Lower wrote "Let Me Out" on her acceptance speech paper at the #Emmys, a shoutout to her Helly R character
An Italian fotobusta for E.W. Swackhamer's THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
SPIDER-MAN debuted on CBS #OTD in 1977.
Nicholas Hammond starred as the first live-action Peter Parker in this pilot film for the 1978-79 TV series.
It was released theatrically overseas as THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. #FilmSky #TVSky #Spiderman
Lurid pink and green rabbit dessert
I recently learned about the existence of pink rabbit blancmange - a once-popular British dessert - and you should really get a load of this:
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Looks like that armadillo-shaped red velvet cake in STEEL MAGNOLIAS....
pope leo has the chance to do something extremely cool
This is insane. Every single non-profit in this country is barred from political endorsements.
Dumpster labeled “EARTH BORING.”
alien graffiti can be pretty hurtful 😔
People who frequently expressed love for others reported feeling happier more cared for in return, researchers find
We need to respond to that by being truthful and exact in our speech. And truthfully, the detention facility in the Florida everglades which is being colloquially referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz” is a concentration camp.
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I'm bothered by so many people who claim their primary political concern is the pro life position, yet the past 6 months they have done nothing but delight in the suffering of the poor and the marginalized
Lyft driver picked me up from UNC, turned out he was a medicinal chemistry post-doc in a building near mine, until his grant got cut last month.
Worked on novel antivirals.
Samuel West in backyard, field and marsh, birding. It's great to witness his appreciation and delight in the nature of the natural world. (Close Facebook challenge to sign in, unmute and click to full screen.)
#samwest
#birding
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"What do you think we should do? Charter a bus?"
The gang (Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers and Danny Green)'s escape plan is scuppered by the arrival of the many friends of Mrs. Wilberforce (Katie Johnson) in The Ladykillers (1955)
🇲🇽⛪ After a new judiciary election with less than 15% turnout, the Mexican Catholic bishops @iglesiamexico warned @claudiasheinbaum.bsky.social to avoid overreach and to build peace in their country. A story told by @rsnunez.bsky.social.
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A hand axe made of flint displayed upright in a glass case, with a pointed, triangular shape and a textured, brownish surface. The background shows a blurred image of am outdoor landscape.
The Sprotta hand axe is a #Neanderthal masterpiece. The flint tool was found in northern Saxony in 1996 and dates back to 50,000 to 80,000 years ago. This hand axe demonstrates not only the technical skill but also the aesthetic sense of its maker, as it is noted for its carefully...🧵1/2
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