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@islamoyankee@mastodon.social
2026-02-22 17:18:47

Kickstarter: Muslim Futures – I’m in it
I'm really pleased to be publishing my first short story, and it's with an amazing group of authors, who have much longer pedigrees in fiction writing than I do. And some of the stories (alas, not mine) will also be published a comic book.
It's on Kickstarter here.
It runs the whole mont of Ramadan, and the description

@islamoyankee@mastodon.social
2026-02-22 17:18:54

Kickstarter: Muslim Futures – I’m in it
I'm really pleased to be publishing my first short story, and it's with an amazing group of authors, who have much longer pedigrees in fiction writing than I do. And some of the stories (alas, not mine) will also be published a comic book. It's on Kickstarter here. It runs the whole mont of Ramadan, and the description is:

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-12-15 00:49:17

Rivers nearly helps Colts win in stunning return espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/473089

Philip Rivers leads Colts to late FG, but Colts fall short - ESPN
In his stunning return after nearly five full seasons in retirement, Philip Rivers started at quarterback for the Colts and positioned them to win before a late collapse by Indy in an 18-16 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2025-12-19 01:01:22

Aggression among 3 things Cowboys must improve before facing Chargers cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story

Aggression among 3 things Cowboys must improve before facing Chargers
The Cowboys fell short against the Vikings for many reasons, here are three that must change to win in Week 16.

@hex@kolektiva.social
2026-02-22 21:18:43

I was in the process of writing a short story when all this talk of #LLM spellchecking came up. So I wrote a story that you can't actually use an LLM spellchecker on because it breaks them:
#Writing #Fiction #SolarPunk

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-02-06 21:45:56

Spotify rolls out About the Song, swipeable stories in English, summarized from third-party sources to highlight song details, in beta for Premium users (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch)
techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/spot

Spotify's new feature lets you explore the story behind the song you're listening to | TechCrunch
The feature displays short story cards that users can swipe through and rate with a thumbs up or down.

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2026-01-18 07:04:16

Future still 'really bright' for depleted 49ers espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/476483

Proud San Francisco 49ers quickly turn page to next season - ESPN
The short-handed San Francisco 49ers saw their season end Saturday night, with a 41-6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, but running back Christian McCaffrey and his teammates spoke after the defeat about the pride they have in overcoming the odds this year.

@simon_lucy@mastodon.social
2025-12-16 10:24:04

A short story of Windows 11, Powershell 7, Workspaces and DevOps Workflow.
github.com/microsoft/PowerToys

@kurtsh@mastodon.social
2025-12-15 01:36:38

How long before Disney files a copyright strike on this amazing & dramatic Star Wars short story?
▶️ Star Wars: Anakin Skywalker Right After Revenge of The SITH - #StarWars Tales Untold
youtu…

@trochee@dair-community.social
2026-02-14 16:48:39

HagioClass, by José Pablo Iriarte
Lightspeed Magazine
Basically, an @… Hanna Fresh AI Hell segment in the form of a short story
Highly recommended the podcast form narrated by Steven Rudnicki, whose Hemingway growl is amazing.

HagioClass - Lightspeed Magazine
Hayley stands by the exit to the bookstore, eyeing the torrent coming down in sheets over the parking lot. Behind her, Matt hides the tiniest of fist pumps and says, “You don’t want to go out in that. Come on, let me buy us a couple of drinks at the café.” She takes a long look at the tempest outside, checks the time on her phone, and says, “I guess I have time for a cup of tea. I’ll get my own.”

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2026-01-18 02:14:33

Sizing up overreactions, big questions from divisional round: Why do the Bills keep falling short? espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/476314

NFL playoffs: Divisional round questions, overreactions - ESPN
Another Super Bowl-less season for Buffalo? Bo Nix is Sean Payton's best draft decision ever? Let's make sense of every divisional round game.

@davidaugust@mastodon.online
2025-12-09 17:56:52

I wrote a short story, a sort of parable, and you can read it first if you subscribe (for free) to my ghost. I'll release it to subscribers later today. I am titling it "To Sea."
Subscribe here: stuff.davidaugust.com/

David August
Stories, serious articles, satire, tech trends, how to guides and ideas from David August. Actor. Writer. Acting coach.

@david@boles.xyz
2026-01-11 18:41:18

The Page Isn’t Dead, Your Attention Is Under Siege
Every few years we are invited to attend the same funeral. Someone declares that nobody reads anymore, that the printed page is finished, that books are an aging technology destined to become a museum object while the living culture migrates to earbuds and short video. It is a tempting story because it flatters our sense that we are witnessing a clean break with the past, a decisive turn of the wheel.

The Page Isn’t Dead, Your Attention Is Under Siege | David Boles, Blogs
Every few years we are invited to attend the same funeral. Someone declares that nobody reads anymore, that the printed page is finished, that books are an aging technology destined to become a mus…

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2026-02-13 19:46:34

Cowboys expected to hire Baylor grad, NFL alum for assistant coaching role cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story

Cowboys expected to hire Baylor grad, NFL alum for assistant coaching role
Kyle Fuller played for multiple NFL teams but is short on coaching experience, proving that HC Brian Schottenheimer is looking for something else.

@mlawton@mstdn.social
2025-12-26 05:26:35

Finished “Recitatif” by Toni Morrison, the only short story she ever wrote.
Two girls, Twyla & Roberta, bond as roommates for a few months in a shelter at age 8. They lose touch but encounter each other later in life, always at odds.
Morrison tells us one girl is black and one is white, but intentionally removes all racial clues and language. Brilliant thought experiment, of which, why do we care? Does it matter?
4.5/5 stars, rounded up ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recitatif
A beautiful, arresting short story by Toni Morrison—the…

@holger_moller@bildung.social
2025-12-11 07:57:11

Für heute hatte ich ursprünglich mal eine lange Bahnreise geplant und im DB Navigator gespeichert. Jetzt schickt der mir zuverlässig die Verspätungsmeldungen.
Long Story short: Schon auf den ersten 60 km wäre meine Planung vollkommen zusammengebrochen.
#Kollaps lässt grüßen.

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2026-01-15 20:59:31

Philly GM: 'Hard to find great players' like Brown espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/476224

Howie Roseman downplays A.J. Brown trade talk, says Eagles WR is 'great player' - ESPN
Eagles GM Howie Roseman said players like A.J. Brown are in short supply when asked if he would be open to trading the star wide receiver this offseason.

@katrinakatrinka@infosec.exchange
2026-01-06 04:45:40

"Originalism!"
@…, I'm delighted by your "Realer than Real" short story in "We Will Rise Again." Thank you!
libro.fm/audiobo…

@cdarwin@c.im
2025-11-30 03:26:44

USAID’s dismantling is estimated to have already killed 600,000 people,
⇔ of them children.
Officials simply deny any harm,
while halting data monitoring and firing inspectors general who’d have documented it
newyork…

The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
Atul Gawande writes about the short documentary “Rovina’s Choice,” by Thomas Jennings and Annie Wong, which tells the story of what goes when aid goes.

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2025-12-29 17:00:15

"France’s largest rewilding project"
#France #Rewilding #Environment

France’s largest rewilding project
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. He has spent much of his life in the shadow of the Dauphiné Alps in southeastern France, where limestone cliffs catch the morning light and the silhouettes of horned ibex move across the ridgelines. To Fabien Quétier, who […]

@mgorny@social.treehouse.systems
2026-01-18 18:04:19

Cynicism, "AI"
I've been pointed out the "Reflections on 2025" post by Samuel Albanie [1]. The author's writing style makes it quite a fun, I admit.
The first part, "The Compute Theory of Everything" is an optimistic piece on "#AI". Long story short, poor "AI researchers" have been struggling for years because of predominant misconception that "machines should have been powerful enough". Fortunately, now they can finally get their hands on the kind of power that used to be only available to supervillains, and all they have to do is forget about morals, agree that their research will be used to murder millions of people, and a few more millions will die as a side effect of the climate crisis. But I'm digressing.
The author is referring to an essay by Hans Moravec, "The Role of Raw Power in Intelligence" [2]. It's also quite an interesting read, starting with a chapter on how intelligence evolved independently at least four times. The key point inferred from that seems to be, that all we need is more computing power, and we'll eventually "brute-force" all AI-related problems (or die trying, I guess).
As a disclaimer, I have to say I'm not a biologist. Rather just a random guy who read a fair number of pieces on evolution. And I feel like the analogies brought here are misleading at best.
Firstly, there seems to be an assumption that evolution inexorably leads to higher "intelligence", with a certain implicit assumption on what intelligence is. Per that assumption, any animal that gets "brainier" will eventually become intelligent. However, this seems to be missing the point that both evolution and learning doesn't operate in a void.
Yes, many animals did attain a certain level of intelligence, but they attained it in a long chain of development, while solving specific problems, in specific bodies, in specific environments. I don't think that you can just stuff more brains into a random animal, and expect it to attain human intelligence; and the same goes for a computer — you can't expect that given more power, algorithms will eventually converge on human-like intelligence.
Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, what evolution did succeed at first is achieving neural networks that are far more energy efficient than whatever computers are doing today. Even if indeed "computing power" paved the way for intelligence, what came first is extremely efficient "hardware". Nowadays, human seem to be skipping that part. Optimizing is hard, so why bother with it? We can afford bigger data centers, we can afford to waste more energy, we can afford to deprive people of drinking water, so let's just skip to the easy part!
And on top of that, we're trying to squash hundreds of millions of years of evolution into… a decade, perhaps? What could possibly go wrong?
[1] #NoAI #NoLLM #LLM

@tiotasram@kolektiva.social
2025-11-28 23:49:06
Content warning: Discussion of rape in Le Guin's fiction

Just finished "Orsinian Tales" by Ursula K Le Guin. It's... good, but not nearly as anarchist as a lot of her other work. These are short fiction stories weaving mostly through a fictional Eastern European country during the cold war, although some stretch farther back into history.
As typical for Le Guin a bunch of male protagonists, and a few parts that might seem to excuse sexual assault, which I've always found an odd thing in Le Guin's work (the rape in "The Dispossessed" bothered me too; the lack of strong female characters in "A Wizard of Earthsea" also sticks out to me). On the other hand, I've read from an interview that she wrote "Earthsea" absolutely knowing her audience (teenage boys) and intentionally writing something that would sell, which speaks to true mastery of her craft (I think the opening of "The Word for World is Forest" demonstrates what an expert can do wielding an intimate understanding of pulp science fiction tropes with intent, for example).
In any case, she writes sublime similes and sparse characters who nevertheless seem to embody deep wisdom about the human condition. I feel that often enough just a few words or sentences in a story bear forth hefty wisdom while around them Le Guin constructs something like an austere painting in muted tones, full of rich details that one can easily miss.
#AmReading #ReadingNow

@ToneMilazzo@mastodon.cloud
2026-01-27 16:40:18

My short story, "Doctor Vex Gets Her Revenge," received another rejection. That's part of the process. But the magazine said they said they received 7000 submissions. If that magazine has 7000 readers I'll cut off my left arm.
I'm convinced there are more people writing new fiction, than reading it.

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2026-02-11 16:54:28

Challenges facing the Bills, Brady -- and how to overcome them espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/478881

Challenges facing Bills, Brady -- and how to overcome them - ESPN
A look back at how Buffalo fell short and how GM Brandon Beane and coach Joe Brady can move forward in 2026.

@BBC3MusicBot@mastodonapp.uk
2025-12-24 21:45:46

🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBCRadio3:
#TheEssay
- Winterreisen
Ellie is trying to break up with her boyfriend. But it's Christmas. A new short story by Mark Haddon about a winter journey, inspired by Schubert's song cycle. Read by Lydia Wilson
Relisten now 👇
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ngcq

@blackknight95857669@social.linux.pizza
2025-12-29 19:55:58

Is This Seat Taken? (Multi, XP'd on #SteamDeck ) A charming little puzzle game where you help shapes find the perfect spots.
As the title suggests, this game is all about placing things in the right seat. There's a little story to go with it about one of the shapes wanting to be a movie star.
It's cute, cozy, and perfect for bedtime/on the go short sessions on the …

Save 20% on Is This Seat Taken? on Steam
Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2025-12-05 21:06:42

Flipped Script: Cowboys missed two 1st rounders, 5 Pro Bowls while injured Lions played cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story

Flipped Script: Cowboys missed two 1st rounders, 5 Pro Bowls while injured Lions played
All week it appeared that the Lions were going to be short handed, but when the whistle blew it was the holes in Dallas' lineup that sunk them.

@relcfp@mastodon.social
2026-01-06 06:15:43

Reminder: Applications for Research Fellowships at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library due Jan. 15, 2026
ift.tt/QVGCdrE
H-Minerva News Roundup EXCERPT The Strange, Complex Story of Women and ISIS…
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Reminder: Applications for Research Fellowships at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library due Jan. 15, 2026 | H-Net
Reminder! Applications due Jan. 15, 2026Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Research Fellowship Program cohort, offering financial awards to scholars at all stages of their careers through postdoctoral, dissertation, and short-term fellowships, including the following: 

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-26 00:30:03

Urban Spots II ✴️
城市噪点 II ✴️
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A grainy black-and-white photo of a construction site. In the foreground, a partially built concrete structure features scaffolding and hoisting equipment with cables and pulleys. On the left, a taller building is covered in scaffolding and safety netting. The image captures the industrial atmosphere of urban development, with strong vertical and diagonal lines. The monochrome tone adds a documentary feel, emphasizing the raw materials and mechanical …
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a tall, multi-story building with rows of rectangular windows and ornate architectural detailing. In the foreground, a concrete wall supports a spherical streetlamp mounted on a short pole. Sparse foliage appears in the bottom left corner. Above the building, a faint arc—possibly a wire or cable—stretches across the sky, with small objects attached. The sky is blank and overcast, creating a stark contrast with the building’s…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of an articulated city bus parked at a curb. The bus features large windows and an accordion-style joint in the middle. In front of the bus, a small utility box stands on four legs, connected to the bus by a cable. The sidewalk and curb are visible, suggesting an urban setting. The image focuses on public transportation infrastructure, with a minimalist composition and subdued tones. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，展示了一辆停靠在路边的城市铰接式公交车。公交车中部有风…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black and white photo of a single tree planted in a tiled urban plaza in front of a modern glass building with a revolving door. The tree trunk is wrapped with a light-colored protective material. Its base is encircled by a round metal grate embedded in the pavement, designed to protect roots and allow water flow. The building’s reflective glass panels and clean lines contrast with the organic form of the tree, highlighting urban landscaping and nat…
@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2026-02-11 00:44:25

SB LX, halftime show fall shy of ratings records espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/478917

Super Bowl LX, Bad Bunny's halftime fall shy of ratings records - ESPN
Seattle's 29-13 victory over New England in Super Bowl LX averaged 124.9 million viewers, while Bad Bunny's halftime show averaged 128.2 million, both falling short of setting records for most watched U.S. broadcast and halftime show.

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2026-01-27 03:56:41

Quinnen Williams, Whitecotton reunion short lived; DL coach to Titans cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story

Quinnen Williams, Whitecotton reunion short lived; DL coach to Titans
After interviewing for a promotion and not getting it, Whitecotton has moved on to a new organization.

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2026-01-31 13:44:03

Seattle has a short-yardage threat: AJ Barner's ne... espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/477590

Seahawks' short-yardage threat: AJ Barner and the 'Barnyard' - ESPN
Mike Macdonald wanted more first downs -- so the Seahawks created a tush push play that fans dubbed the "Barnyard."

@relcfp@mastodon.social
2026-01-06 06:15:42

Reminder: Applications for Research Fellowships at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library due Jan. 15, 2026
ift.tt/2bD7Haj
H-Minerva News Roundup EXCERPT The Strange, Complex Story of Women and ISIS…
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Reminder: Applications for Research Fellowships at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library due Jan. 15, 2026 | H-Net
Reminder! Applications due Jan. 15, 2026Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Research Fellowship Program cohort, offering financial awards to scholars at all stages of their careers through postdoctoral, dissertation, and short-term fellowships, including the following: 

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2026-02-04 20:34:23

New OC says Fins to add competition at QB spot espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/478293

Slowik praises Tagovailoa but won't divulge Dolphins' QB plans - ESPN
Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik praised quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for how he handled his benching last season but stopped short of sharing the team's plans for him in 2026.

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2025-11-27 04:51:19

3 things Cowboys must fix to beat Chiefs includes strong defensive start cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story

3 things Cowboys must fix to beat Chiefs includes strong defensive start
A clean game for Lamb, better short-yardage offense, and better starts for offense and defense are what Dallas needs when they play the Kansas City

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-12-04 12:54:50

From 0-3 to playoff contention: Why finishing games has been difference for Texans espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/471897

Finishing has been difference for Texans in one-score games - ESPN
After falling short in five one-score games, Houston has closed out the last four to turn its season around.

@relcfp@mastodon.social
2026-01-06 06:15:42

Reminder: Applications for Research Fellowships at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library due Jan. 15, 2026
ift.tt/oz4W73u
H-Minerva News Roundup EXCERPT The Strange, Complex Story of Women and ISIS…
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Reminder: Applications for Research Fellowships at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library due Jan. 15, 2026 | H-Net
Reminder! Applications due Jan. 15, 2026Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Research Fellowship Program cohort, offering financial awards to scholars at all stages of their careers through postdoctoral, dissertation, and short-term fellowships, including the following: 

@cowboys@darktundra.xyz
2025-12-24 20:26:29

Cowboys-Commanders injury report: Overshown decision as 5 ruled out cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story

Cowboys-Commanders injury report: Overshown decision as 5 ruled out
The Cowboys are plowing forward, but they will sit a handful of injured players on the short week. Is their top LB one of them?

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2025-11-30 23:24:05

Proud Panthers getting used to 'winning football' espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/471569

Carolina Panthers top Los Angeles Rams, roll into bye at 7-6 - ESPN
Despite being a 10.5-point underdog to arguably the best team in the NFC at home on a short week after a Monday loss in San Francisco, the Carolina Panthers authored a 31-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, improving to 7-6 heading into a bye.

@relcfp@mastodon.social
2026-01-06 06:15:41

Reminder: Applications for Research Fellowships at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library due Jan. 15, 2026
ift.tt/hgqSm78
H-Minerva News Roundup EXCERPT The Strange, Complex Story of Women and ISIS…
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Reminder: Applications for Research Fellowships at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library due Jan. 15, 2026 | H-Net
Reminder! Applications due Jan. 15, 2026Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is currently accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Research Fellowship Program cohort, offering financial awards to scholars at all stages of their careers through postdoctoral, dissertation, and short-term fellowships, including the following: 

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2026-01-27 23:24:22

Sources: Broncos fire OC after falling short of SB espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/477476

Broncos fire OC Joe Lombardi after AFC title game loss - ESPN
Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi was fired Tuesday along with wide receivers coach Keary Colbert and cornerbacks coach Addison Lynch.

@NFL@darktundra.xyz
2026-01-23 22:59:23

Payton looking to join Reid, more on list of coaches who reached Super Bowl with different teams espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/476948

Sean Payton looking to join short list of coaches to make Super Bowl with different teams - ESPN
If Sean Payton leads the Broncos to the Super Bowl, he'll be one of just eight head coaches to lead two different franchises to the league's biggest stage.