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Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/22) -
PASSED HOUSE,
SENATE VOTE THIS WEEK
It doesn’t matter if you’re Republican or Democrat…
If after seeing the carnage in Minnesota you vote to give ICE more money…
You’ve betrayed your constituents.
https://5calls.org/issue/dhs-budget-ic

Defund ICE ⭑ 5 Calls
Following the federal funding deal passed in mid-November 2025, Congress faces another January 30th deadline to pass the remaining appropriations …

WDR.DOK: Drei Frauen – ein Krieg - #WDR
https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/wdr-dok/drei-frauen-ein-krieg/wdr/Y3JpZDovL3dkci5kZS9CZWl0cmFnLXNvcGhvcmEtOWYwZjNiNWQtNDUwMC00ZjQxLWI2ZDEtODE0YTk5NjA4ZTI0 (2022, 106min)
Helaas alleen in D, of via VPN
Originele titel (en taal)
Trained to See – Three Women and the War | Eye Filmmuseum
https://www.eyefilm.nl/whats-on/trained-to-see-three-women-and-the-war/813115
'Inspirerend portret van Margaret Bourke-White, Martha Gellhorn en Lee Miller; drie baanbrekende (foto)journalisten die geschiedenis schrijven door als eerste vrouwelijke correspondenten verslag te doen van WOII.'
Nagesynchroniseerd, niet storend: enige spreker is verteller.
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The UK plans to update the Media Act 2024 to bring streaming platforms with 500K users under "enhanced" Ofcom regulation, giving it power to investigate them (K.J. Yossman/Variety)
https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/netfl…

Streamers in U.K. Set to Come Under ‘Enhanced Regulation’ from Ofcom
U.K. media regulator Ofcom is set to oversee streaming platforms including Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ following new legislation.

Just got an email from one of my Senators, Jon Ossoff, GA with some welcomed news:
Good afternoon,
On Sunday, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff demanded civil liberties protections before further funds are appropriated to ICE and announced he will oppose the measure scheduled for a vote this week.
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#UsPol

How Patriots' versatile pass rush shuts down opposing quarterbacks: Watch video https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6995133/2026/01/23/video-analysis-patriots-playoffs/

With YIMBYs like this, who needs NIMBYs?
*yes, SF YIMBY endorsed the two sponsors of this ordinance, Matt Dorsey and Bilal Mahmood
https://missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-soma-store-ban-drug-crime-deterrence/

S.F. supervisors vote to expand late-night store ban to parts of SoMa  
Board of Supervisors committee elevated a proposed store-closure ordinance, following public support from some community stakeholders

The UK plans to update the Media Act 2024 to bring streaming platforms with 500K users under "enhanced" Ofcom regulation, giving it power to investigate them (K.J. Yossman/Variety)
https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/netfl…

Streamers in U.K. Set to Come Under ‘Enhanced Regulation’ from Ofcom
U.K. media regulator Ofcom is set to oversee streaming platforms including Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ following new legislation.

Adobe rolls out Firefly Foundry, which creates AI-generated "commercially safe" images, video, and more grounded in a brand or franchise's creative universe (Dade Hayes/Deadline)
https://deadline.com/2026/01/adobe-firefly-foundry-ai-caa-wme-1236692649/…

Adobe’s Firefly Foundry AI Offering Draws Support From Talent Agencies, Filmmakers, VFX Houses & Others
Adobe is rolling out a new AI offering backed by major talent agencies, filmmakers and visual effects houses focused on preserving human creativity.

Vurt, a mobile-first vertical streaming platform designed for indie filmmakers to upload their micro series or feature films, launches with 100 episodes (Lauren Forristal/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/vurt-mobile-first-v…

Meet Vurt, the mobile-first streaming platform for indie filmmakers embracing vertical video | TechCrunch
Micro-drama apps make billions in consumer spending, so VURT launched its streaming app to allow indie filmmakers to capitalize on the vertical video trend.

Adobe rolls out Firefly Foundry, which creates AI-generated "commercially safe" images, video, and more grounded in a brand or franchise's creative universe (Dade Hayes/Deadline)
https://deadline.com/2026/01/adobe-firefly-foundry-ai-caa-wme-1236692649/…

Adobe’s Firefly Foundry AI Offering Draws Support From Talent Agencies, Filmmakers, VFX Houses & Others
Adobe is rolling out a new AI offering backed by major talent agencies, filmmakers and visual effects houses focused on preserving human creativity.