May 2025
SF Supervisor Calls for Parks Audit, After Nonprofit Partner Misspends $3.8 Million
Tamara Aparton, a parks spokesperson, said the department operates transparently, with oversight from its commission, the Controller’s Office and the Board of Supervisors. “We welcome public inquiry and are happy to share all relevant information — much of which is already available through a simple legislative or public document search,” she told KQED in an […]
Dr. Phil’s Son Jay McGraw Is Tied to Minto Money’s 700% APR Loans — ProPublica
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Community Divisions: A tribal lending business in Minto, Alaska, is bringing in much-needed revenue but also dividing the community over ethical concerns and questions about who benefits. Legal Issues: Two suits […]
The FTC will finally stop challenging Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard
The Federal Trade Commission has finally given up the ghost on challenging Microsoft‘s $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard. “The Commission has determined that the public interest is best served by dismissing the administrative litigation in this case,” the agency said in an issued today. The federal regulator had attempted to block Microsoft’s acquisition of […]
F1 news: Drivers face a voyage of the unknown at Monaco Grand Prix
Formula 1’s governing body instituted a new rule for the Monaco Grand Prix, hoping to increase opportunities for overtaking and improve the “racing spectacle.” Starting this season, drivers are required to make two pit stops and use three different tires — including two different compounds if the race is run in dry conditions. On Thursday’s […]
Adorable! Millions of Wild Rats Gather To Fuck At Sizzler While Humans Stuck At Home
Whiskeyleaks.net Tacoma, WA – While most restaurants remain open for delivery or takeout, many states have now ordered-closed all buffet-style dining establishments as part of the effort to curb the spread of Covid 19, E. Coli, and the acute depression brought on by tasting artificial crab meat for the first time. In addition to the […]
Homemade Anti-Itch Spray with Menthol & Aloe
Summer has always been one of my favorite seasons. With an abundance of fresh produce at the farmer’s market, veggies in the garden, and summer family activities, it’s nearly perfect… Except for the bugs, poison ivy, and occasional sunburn! Since we moved to the south years ago, I get to enjoy even more warm, summer […]
Two New Toys For You To Try
AI toys, if you haven’t caught the pattern yet. First the fun one: TrumpGPT. It’s the greatest GPT ever, everyone’s saying it. It’s on the GPT store, and it’s funny that they call it a store since TrumpGPT is free, but that’s because the people at OpenAI are nerds, not marketing geniuses like TrumpGPT. It’s […]
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express Review
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10 Viral Home Decor Trends Taking Over TikTok
TikTok has officially cemented itself as a major trendsetter in the world of home decor, influencing everything from color palettes to furniture choices. The platform is a treasure trove of inspiration, with creators showcasing bold design statements, clever DIYs, and innovative ways to personalize a space. If you’ve been scrolling and wondering how to incorporate […]
Jack Rose Cocktail Recipe
The Jack Rose cocktail, a vibrant blend of apple brandy, lemon juice, and grenadine, is a testament to early 20th-century mixology. From the turn of the century up through Prohibition, the Jack Rose was wildly popular, and was cited by many prominent writers of the time as one of their favorite drinks. Among the pantheon […]