Sources: Pinduoduo and Temu owner PDD fires dozens following a fistfight between employees and Chinese officials probing fraudulent deliveries on its platform (Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-17/pd…
Future free-agent WR Rashid Shaheed 'would love' to re-sign with Seahawks https://www.nfl.com/news/future-free-agent-wr-rashid-shaheed-would-love-to-re-sign-with-seahawks
I haven’t tuned into CBS since its morning news promoted that interview (and Weiss) last week. This latest announcement validates my decision.
“CBS News launches town hall series featuring JD Vance following Bari Weiss’ ratings flop”
https://www.indep…
I know I shouldn't... but after a discussion with @…, I had to generate some AI slop.
#aigenerated #fiber
My favorite video game company is currently making news because they admitted to falling to AI hype and pushing it on employees even though they’ve (predictably) seen no actual benefits.
I am sad about it but, in good news, writing with a fountain pen continues to be an extreme delight.
I developed carpal tunnel nine years ago, and handwriting would always be a stolen joy in the brief moments before pain would start again. I have been feeling nearly 0 pain in the last two weeks despite filling 50 pages. I feel like I’ve been given a new lease on life in a small way.
Suddenly, Trump’s effort to rig the 2026 midterms with corrupt gerrymanders appears in trouble.
A panel of judges just blocked the GOP gerrymander in Texas, which had added five seats.
In Indiana, Republicans currently lack the votes to redraw their congressional map.
Trump is angry about all this.
He lashed out at Indiana Republicans, threatening primaries and calling one opponent “weak” and “pathetic.”
So is the scheme dead?
-- No.
Several as…
Seahawks trounce 49ers with 'demoralizing' rushing attack, 'unbelievable' defense https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-trounce-49ers-with-demoralizing-rushing-attack-unbelievable-defense
Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott after nine years with team https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-fire-head-coach-sean-mcdermott-after-nine-years-with-team