The richest 1% of Americans now have 5x more wealth than the bottom 50%.
Meanwhile, 59% of Americans can't cover a $1000 emergency expense.
Strengthening collective labor rights may reduce economic inequality, according to political scientists. buff.ly/VT4yOMN
@hello there! I am taking on stewardship of the fediverse.party website, and it's associated wiki;
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I'm keen to collaborate with other folks maintaining fediverse guides.
Amazon finds a writer for its James Bond flick: Steven Knight.
Amazon announced its Q2 earnings results today, and at the same time said that Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, See, Dirty Pretty Things) will be the writer of its first 007 movie, which Denis Villeneuve is already set to direct.
According to Deadline’s inside sources, even with those roles locked down, it could be a while until we hear about who will carry on the starring role, as Knight works on the script and Villeneuve is finishing up Dune: Part Three.
James Bond update: Steven Knight to write next 007 film for Amazon MGM Studios
James Bond: Screenwriter Steven Knight will pen the next James Bond film
This marks the next key milestone in the film’s development following the attachments of director Denis Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman.Amazon Staff (US About Amazon)
AIMA data ‘shrinks’ national lifestyle in the face of the European Union
The Portuguese level of life is below what was thought, naturally evaluating Pib (...) to happen to the parity of the purchase powers. Has been overwhelmedBYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Ron Johnson: Stock Trading Ban Would Make It “Unattractive” to Be in Congress
Sen. Ron Johnson is one of the richest members of Congress, with a net worth of tens of millions of dollars.Sharon Zhang (Truthout)
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Thread on the fundamental problem with mainstream media.
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I agree with much of what's in this post but nonetheless it kind of irritates me. It is long past time to stop talking about this in abstract, neutral terms, as though simple truth vs. falsehood is the relevant distinction. That just elides the real problem ...
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A demonstrator clashes with police officers during a protest against gentrification in Mexico City, #Mexico July 26. REUTERS/Henry Romero
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CRAZY REQUEST – any Canadians coming back from Norway?
I was in Norway earlier this year and I am obsessed with cosmic active deo stick. If someone is willing to buy a couple and bring them back, and ship them toBYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
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Railway Time: Why France’s Railways Ran Five Minutes Behind
With us chafing at time zones and daylight saving time (DST) these days, it can be easy to forget how much more confusing things were in the late 19th century. …read more
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Railway Time: Why France’s Railways Ran Five Minutes Behind
With us chafing at time zones and daylight saving time (DST) these days, it can be easy to forget how much more confusing things were in the late 19th century. Back then few areas had synchronized …Hackaday
Pro Bowl wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the Washington Commanders
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/31/terry-mclaurin-trade-request-washington-commanders/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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"Our local star already provides us with warmth and light and photosynthesis, and now it would like to give us all the power we need, and then do the same tomorrow, ad infinitum." — @billmckibben 🌞
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Solar Energy Is Liberation From Climate Change — and Oligarchs
Solar is the only scalable way to slow down the climate crisis — and it will free us from the power of billionaires too.Bill McKibben (Rolling Stone)
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regenerate.social/@mk30/114950… mk30@regenerate.social - Croissant breadpudding with raisins and shredded coconut in the solar cooker! 🥳🥳🥳
I kind of can't believe it worked out, but it's really tasty.
I used this recipe: cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/10… . I did 2/3 cup sugar (instead of 1 cup brown sugar) because I had chocolate croissants. I'm glad they included the weights of the croissants, because they suggest 6-8 croissants whereas I only used 2 and it was about the same weight. I also added raisins and shredded dried coconut. With my solar cooker, the recipe made 2 batches.
Yay! Now I can make breadpudding! (One of my favorite desserts) 🥳🥳🥳
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Croissant Bread Pudding
This bread pudding is a cozy dessert that makes smart use of store-bought croissants. Opting for croissants instead of French bread lends an extra buttery and rich base for this dessert.Vallery Lomas (The New York Times)
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