Judge Juan Merchan finally ruled on Donald Trump's alleged gag order violations in his New York criminal trial.
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вторник, 30 апреля 2024 г.
Juan Piza hyperrealistic sculptures #ArtTuesday

Juan Piza (Valencia, 1979) pours all of his imagination and his passion for fantasy or gore into a series of hyperrealistic sculptural projects in which he is involved from the beginning to develop the entire process in a meticulous and detailed manner. Via Culturainquieta
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‘We are going to lay it on thick for her’: New details emerge from scheme in Trump hush money trial
Vaughn Hillyard, NBC News Correspondent and Lachlan Cartwright, Special Correspondent for The Hollywood Reporter join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction from Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal’s attorney testifying in the Trump Hush Money trial about the conversations they had with the National Enquirer to suppress damaging stories about Donald Trump.
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понедельник, 29 апреля 2024 г.
The Supreme Court still has much more than Trump’s immunity claim to resolve
While the key question of timing in Trump’s immunity appeal looms, consider that the justices have many other cases to decide over the next couple of months.
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Trump supporters target Black voters with bigoted radio ads
Donald Trump and his allies are trying to appeal to Black voters with overpriced sneakers, fried chicken, past-their-prime rappers and, now, some plain old bigotry to boot.
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'Could lock him up': Merchan to hold Trump's second gag order hearing Thursday
Testimony in former President Trump’s hush money trial resumes tomorrow with Gary Farro, Michael Cohen’s former banker at First Republic Bank, taking the stand. MSNBC’s Lisa Rubin and defense attorney Jeff Jacobovitz tell us what to expect and what could happen on Thursday, when the judge is expected to hold a hearing about whether Trump has violated the gag order.
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'Great threat to our democracy': Pelosi blasts Trump in one-on-one interview
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins Katy Tur to weigh in on the protests at college campuses across the country over the Israel-Hamas war and former President Trump’s legal woes.
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Biden is in a race against the clock to save the world from Republicans
Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress will want to reverse new rules about coal power plants and other Biden climate change policies if they win in November.
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воскресенье, 28 апреля 2024 г.
Science Fiction in the Very Very Very Far Future @SciFiSunday

How far in the future can a science fiction push? It turns out, science fiction can push so far it turns into fantasy. Here’s more from Approaching Pavonis Mons:
Before we touch on these newcomers, though, we need to say a word or two about the science fiction writer who did more than any other to shape science fiction’s shared fever dream...
Preventing Pandemics Through Wildlife Conservation

25 scientists from institutions around the world have connected pandemic prevention to ecosystem protections. The American Museum of Natural History shares.
Virulent viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV-1 (SARS), Nipah, Hendra, and possibly Ebola have all spilled over from bats to humans, sometimes through an intermediate host. Drawing...
Judge Luttig blasts SCOTUS for avoiding ‘key question’ at the heart of Trump immunity case
Former federal Judge J. Michael Luttig joins Ali Velshi to discuss his takeaways from this week’s Supreme Court oral arguments on former President Donald Trump's presidential immunity claim, which many believe will lead to more delays in Trump’s federal criminal cases, and potentially impact the future of the presidency itself. "That this absurd argument is even being made before the Supreme Court is an embarrassment to the Constitution...
суббота, 27 апреля 2024 г.
A Jan. 6 rioter who made $90,000 from his video of Ashli Babbitt's shooting is sentenced
John Earle Sullivan, a Jan. 6 rioter who filmed the insurrection, including the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt, was sentenced on Friday to six years in prison.
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Why Trump's hush money judge is holding off on a gag order ruling
Donald Trump has allegedly violated the gag order in his New York criminal trial more than a dozen times. Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti shares how the judge may be delaying any penalties for Trump to leave the threat "hanging over" his lawyers so they rein in their client.
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Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm

Check out Paul McCartney’s photographs paired alongside video clips and archival material at the Brooklyn Museum starting May 3rd.
As The Beatles captured the hearts of millions, founding member Paul McCartney captured it all on his Pentax camera. Traveling from the UK to New York—just as “the boys” did six decades ago—Eyes of the Storm...
пятница, 26 апреля 2024 г.
Raspberry Pi Synthesizers #piday #raspberrypi @Raspberry_Pi

GEARNEWS shares how the Pi found its way into synths.
Digital synthesizers are essentially computers in specialized housings. Rather than a keyboard with letters and numbers, their keyboards trigger notes. Custom-designed DSP (digital signal processing) systems can be expensive so some manufacturers are turning to ready-made computing systems...
The Supreme Court immunity hearing boosted Trump's legal strategy
The upshot of the Supreme Court's recent hearing was that Donald Trump may not face any more criminal trials before the November election.
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Trump minimizes the violence at deadly neo-Nazi rally to bash Biden over campus protests
As pro-Palestinian campus protests continue to spread, Trump said that the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville was like a “peanut” in comparison.
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четверг, 25 апреля 2024 г.
‘Complete lack of remorse’: Weissman breaks down David Pecker’s testimony
Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissman and former Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Catherine Christian discuss former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker's testimony and his "complete lack of remorse."
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среда, 24 апреля 2024 г.
The First European Pocket Calculator

Fun bit of Pocket Calculator history about the Digitron db-800. Europe’s first pocket calculator, released on 1971.
The pocket calculator db 800 made history as the first European pocket calculator, and its successor model db 801 received awards and recognition wherever it appeared.
See more! h/t Hackaday
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Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a New Jersey Democrat, dies at 65
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a New Jersey Democrat who served in Congress since 2012, has died at age 65. He had been hospitalized since earlier this month.
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вторник, 23 апреля 2024 г.
Teens use day off from school to attend Trump trial
MSNBC's Chris Jansing spoke to two New York teens, Hope Harrington and Owen Berenbom, who decided to attend former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. The students talked about why they wanted to be at court, with Harrington saying she wants to be a lawyer, and their takeaways from the arguments and testimony they heard.
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понедельник, 22 апреля 2024 г.
'This is a very different Passover' this year, says rabbi
Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz and Lauren Leader join Morning Joe to discuss Passover during tension in the Middle East right now and hate at home in the U.S.
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The Art of Retro-Futurism in Jack Wang’s TVA Computer Design #ArtTuesday

The design aesthetic for Marvel’s Loki and the TVA does an incredible job of capturing a sci-fi future that could have been. Take a look at the immaculately rendered TVA Multifunctional Computer. Via Beautiful life:
At the heart of this design is a conscious effort to capture the essence of retro-futurism, a style that harks back to the...
воскресенье, 21 апреля 2024 г.
'Art of the Deal' co-author: Falling asleep and checking out in court is Trump's 'best defense'
MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton is joined by Tony Schwartz, who co-authored "The Art of the Deal" with Donald Trump, to discuss the former President's ongoing hush money trial in New York.
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Mixed-Media Masks Made from Found Objects

These beautiful and innovative masks are made by Kenyan artist Cyrus Kabiru. Made from found objects collected around his hometown of Nairobi, Kabiru creates work of all forms.
Ranging from mechanical parts and cooking utensils to plastic caps and beads, Kenyan artist Cyrus Kabiru fashions dazzling eyewear and helmets from salvaged and...
'He's a liar': Governor Gavin Newsom blasts Trump over abortion stance
California Governor Gavin Newsom joins Jen Psaki for an exclusive interview to discuss the rollback of reproductive rights, the start of Dona'd Trump's criminal trial, and the state of the 2024 race. Governor Newsom's PAC new abortion ad that will air in Alabama as part of their effort to raise awareness of their "extreme" abortion laws, debuted exclusively on "Inside with Psaki."
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'Not just numbers or policy': John Legend shares his personal connection to criminal justice reform
John Legend sits down with Jen Psaki to discuss his work in criminal justice reform.
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суббота, 20 апреля 2024 г.
A Look at Edgar Allen Poe’s The Murders in the Rue Morgue

183 years ago, Edgar Allen Poe’s The Murders in the Rue Morgue was first published Graham’s Magazine.
Mental Floss shares six adaptations of what is considered the first detective story.
Its author may have been modest, but Poe’s revolutionary story inspired generations of copycat sleuths—some of whom bore a little too much resemblance...
Tesla announces Cybertruck recall at the worst possible time for Elon Musk
Tesla, Elon Musk’s tech and car company, is recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks after reports of a faulty accelerator pedal — and the news couldn’t have come at a worse time.
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пятница, 19 апреля 2024 г.
Will Trump get involved in the House speaker fight?
Democrats are considering whether to help Speaker Mike Johnson as several House Republicans call for his removal as speaker. Ashley Etienne, former communicators director for Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi, and Brendan Buck, former aide to Speakers Ryan and Boehner, weigh in on how the House's leadership battle could end.
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четверг, 18 апреля 2024 г.
Pennsylvania election official works to combat voter apathy
NBC News' Dasha Burns reports on a Pennsylvania election worker who is trying to build up voter enthusiasm ahead of the 2024 general election. Neil Makhija, Montgomery County's commissioner in charge of elections, is hoping to combat voter apathy by highlighting those in his first "Voter Hall of Fame."
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One of Biden’s anti-Trump jokes packed an especially potent punch
“If Trump’s stock in Truth Social — his company — drops any lower, he might do better under my tax plan than his,” President Joe Biden said while smirking.
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среда, 17 апреля 2024 г.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' $19,000 lectern purchase may have violated state laws
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' office may have violated state laws with the purchase of a $19,000 lectern, according to the state auditing agency.
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Pelosi: ‘Every day is a matter of life and death in Ukraine, of success or failure’
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the critical issues facing current House Speaker Mike Johnson, as his fellow Republicans try to push him out over his efforts to pass Ukraine aid.
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вторник, 16 апреля 2024 г.
House delivers articles of impeachment against Secy. Mayorkas to the Senate
Republican members of the House of Representatives walked through the capitol to deliver articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secy. Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. NBC News' Ali Vitali has details on how the House came to this action and what may come next.
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понедельник, 15 апреля 2024 г.
How Arizona’s retrograde abortion law could be a hidden gift to Biden
Arizona’s Supreme Court ruled that a near-total ban on abortions is enforceable. But there's a silver lining for Democrats and abortion rights activists.
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NEW PRODUCT – Adafruit USB Host FeatherWing with MAX3421E

NEW PRODUCT – Adafruit USB Host FeatherWing with MAX3421E
Lots of microcontrollers these days have USB ports on them, to program or debug, act like a keyboard or disk drive, or simply send data between a computer and your firmware. But did you know that you can also add a USB Host port? That means that your microcontroller project...
NEW PRODUCT – ELECFREAKS Smart Cutebot Pro Programming Robot Car for micro:bit

NEW PRODUCT – ELECFREAKS Smart Cutebot Pro Programming Robot Car for micro:bit
This fully assembled and ready-to-rock robot smart car is the nicest we’ve seen and is incredibly easy to use with a micro:bit and MakeCode. It comes all ready to go, no soldering or screw-driver required. Simply plug in your :bit into the top slot and add a...
воскресенье, 14 апреля 2024 г.
‘He wants the spotlight on him’ - What Trump could be looking for in a VP pick
Former advisor to Vice President Mike Pence, Olivia Troye, tells Alex Witt what she thinks could be the characteristics Donald Trump wants in a running mate.
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суббота, 13 апреля 2024 г.
Adafruit New Products this Week: Featuring the Adafruit Infrared IR Remote Receiver!

Browse through all that’s new here!
NEW PRODUCTS THIS WEEK
ELECFREAKS Smart Cutebot Pro Programming Robot Car for micro:bit: This fully assembled and ready-to-rock robot smart car is the nicest we’ve seen and is incredibly easy to use with a micro:bit and MakeCode. It comes all ready to go, no soldering or screw-driver required. Simply...
'Stop telling Latina women what to do’: Rep. Barragán says Justice Sotomayor doesn’t need to retire
The Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán - (D) California joins The Weekend to discuss the latest calls for Justice Sonia Sotomayor to step down and Republican efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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пятница, 12 апреля 2024 г.
Sen. Joe Manchin: ‘I cannot for the love of my country endorse Donald Trump’
Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., joins Katy Tur for a one-on-one conversation to discuss his outlook for the 2024 presidential election and shares his thoughts on both former President Trump and President Biden.
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четверг, 11 апреля 2024 г.
'Not ideal' for prosecution: Judge severs Sen. Menendez bribery case from his wife's
A judge in New York separated Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery case from his wife Nadine's due to her being diagnosed with a serious medical condition. NBC News' Ken Dilanian and MSNBC legal analyst Carol Lam have the latest details.
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среда, 10 апреля 2024 г.
SHOW and TELL 4/10/2024 with @johnedgarpark #ShowandTell @adafruit
The biggest and longest running worldwide online Show and Tell LIVE! 4/10/2024 at 7:30pm Eastern. Video. Hosted this week by John Park
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GOP-led Tennessee Senate advances bill to arm teachers without informing parents
Discussion of the Tennessee Senate legislation was disrupted by protesters, who included family victims of last year’s Covenant School shooting in Nashville.
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Florida conspiracy theorists are making a bid to commandeer a prestigious hospital
A group of anti-vaxxers, including the sister of former Trump national security adviser Mike Flynn, is looking to win seats on the board of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
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вторник, 9 апреля 2024 г.
NEW PRODUCT – RJ-12 or RJ-11 Telephone Round Panel Mount Extension Cable

NEW PRODUCT – RJ-12 or RJ-11 Telephone Round Panel Mount Extension Cable
If you need to add a panel-mount connection for telephone-interfacing projects but don’t have the time or ability to cut a custom oval or square hole, this RJ-12 or RJ-11 Telephone Round Panel Mount Extension Cable is the easiest and fastest way to panel-ify...
Trump-loving activists to pay up to $1.25 million settlement for voter suppression scheme
Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, two far-right activists, could pay up to $1.25 million in damages after settling a lawsuit related to a 2020 voter suppression scheme.
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Everything that’s wrong — and right — with Trump’s possible plan for Ukraine
Trump’s reported “plan” to end the Russia-Ukraine war sounds delusional. But when it comes down to it, a diplomatic agreement that is “good enough” for both sides is one of the more realistic avenues to pursue.
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понедельник, 8 апреля 2024 г.
Retired military leaders warn of the threat to democracy if Trump is found to be immune
Former military leaders are sounding the alarm ahead of Donald Trump’s Supreme Court immunity hearing later this month.
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воскресенье, 7 апреля 2024 г.
Chair of Nebraska Dem. Party: Republicans trying to change delegate rules 'know they're in trouble'
MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton is joined by Jane Fleming Kleeb, chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party, to discuss Nebraska Republicans' failed attempt to change the states electoral vote rules to favor Donald Trump.
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суббота, 6 апреля 2024 г.
Meet the far-right extremist plotting Trump's second term
America First Legal founder Stephen Miller was behind some of Donald Trump's harshest policies, from family separations to the Muslim ban. "Hatemonger" author Jean Guerrero and New Yorker staff writer Jelani Cobb discuss how Miller plans to overhaul the Justice Department and build a "white nationalist America" if Trump is re-elected.
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National Poetry Month at the NYPL

The New York Public Library is celebrating National Poetry Month throughout the month of April with free events, poetry recommendations, and even digital poetry postcards. Check out everything they’ll be doing this month!
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Chair of Nebraska Dem. Party: Republicans trying to change delegate rules 'know they're in trouble'
MSNBC's the Rev. Al Sharpton is joined by Jane Fleming Kleeb, chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party, to discuss Nebraska Republicans' failed attempt to change the states electoral vote rules to favor Donald Trump.
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пятница, 5 апреля 2024 г.
Jack Smith is at his breaking point with Judge Aileen Cannon
Special counsel Jack Smith is reaching a breaking point with Judge Aileen Cannon in the classified documents case in Florida.
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четверг, 4 апреля 2024 г.
No John Park’s Workshop Today 4/4/24

JP’s livestreaming setup is experiencing technical difficulties. He’s very tempted to ask Lars to point a flamethrower at it. Computers, amirite
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It doesn't seem like things are going well for Trump's Truth Social
A flurry of legal activity has swirled around Truth Social's parent company, Trump Media, and the company's stock plunged after reporting little revenue and big losses in 2023.
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среда, 3 апреля 2024 г.
Suspect in FBI Georgia gate crash allegedly linked to QAnon
A new report claims that the suspect in the FBI Atlanta gate crash had social media accounts with connections to QAnon.
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вторник, 2 апреля 2024 г.
Adafruit’s Top 10 Blog Posts of March 2024 #StateOfTheFruit #AdafruitTopTen

1. Fifty things you can do with a Software Defined Radio
2. Unconventional uses of FPGAs
3. Hacking Ham Radio for texting
4. ggwave-arduino: a tiny data-over-sound library for microcontrollers
5. Pi Up Your Pad
6. The RP2040 boot sequence
7. Women’s History Month: Celebrating Women Astronauts 2024
8. Women’s History Month...
Easter will be on 4/20 in 2025. Prepare for the Republican outrage.
Easter was not entirely joyous for conservatives upset that Transgender Day of Visibility fell on the same day. Next year Easter will be on April 20, or 4/20.
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понедельник, 1 апреля 2024 г.
Hope Hicks expected to testify in Trump hush money trial
Former White House aide Hope Hicks is expected to testify in former President Donald Trump’s New York hush money payment trial, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard reports on what information Hicks may be able to provide during her testimony.
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