Don't make me tap the sign

When did everything start being subscription. Maybe I just want to buy a thing. Maybe I just want to watch one thing. Maybe I just want to listen to one thing. Maybe I don't need 1463578 regular payments coming out of my account on payday

@petergleick I gloomily predict they will not do this. Nothing will happen (in legal terms)

Do you like ai... even just a tiny bit?

Axios Explains: Inside ICE's superpowers

Under Trump ICE has become the closest thing the U.S. has to a secret police force.

ICE agents aren't required to wear body cameras, can cover their faces, don't have to provide badge numbers or identify themselves, can arrive in unmarked cars and don't need a warrant from a judge to detain someone.

https://www.axios.com/2025/06/29/axios-explains-inside-ice-superpowers

Calls to Ban Tesla Cybertrucks Intensify After Teen's Hit-and-Run Death in the US

Calls to ban Tesla Cybertrucks on public roads in the United States have gained fresh urgency after the tragic death of 14-year-old Malachi James in a Christmas Day hit-and-run collision.

The teenager's family and supporters say the incident highlights growing concerns about the safety of the futuristic electric trucks, which feature heavy, angular designs and limited pedestrian visibility <<<reasons they are not road legal in the UK

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/calls-ban-tesla-cybertrucks-intensify-after-teens-hit-run-death-us-1769035

Rainbow Wool from gay sheep

Did you know that about 1 in 12 sheep is gay? And we are not just talking about rams. According to scientists, same-sex behaviour has been documented in over 1500 species. You see, queerness is quite prevalent on planet Earth. But sadly, there are still many people that have a problem with it. The shocking truth is: 62 countries still criminalize same-sex relationships – that’s right, it’s illegal to be gay in one third of the world! And even where it is not illegal, cases of queer hostility are increasing – including in Germany. This is why we are getting the help from a gay flock of rams in a small town in Germany: We are using their wool to create fashion products that support projects for the queer community.

https://rainbow-wool.com/

Ooh there's "LibreOffice Viewer" for android
#NoSlop
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.documentfoundation.libreoffice

We went out for a walk today.

Open Water Swimmer Erica Fox Killed in Shark Attack Near Santa Cruz. When found, her body still had a “shark band” around the ankle, an electromagnetic device worn to help keep sharks away.

https://swimswam.com/open-water-swimmer-erica-fox-killed-in-shark-attack-near-santa-cruz/

#introduction

Mostly harmless.

Boring white crone, cis, straight, married. I have 2 dogs, a husband and an adult daughter (who has just given birth to my first grandchild).

I live by the seaside. I have old lady hobbies like bird watching, gardening, jigsaw puzzles, baking and reading.

Often sweary and full of rage and snark. I have been known to have opinions.

Also have accounts at @Tattooed_mummy@wandering.shop and @Tattooed_mummy@cupoftea.social and I channel my inner goddess at @Anoia

Mastodon rules to live by:

Be excellent to each other.
‍️ Use filters to curate your feed.
Avoid 'ai' slop.
follow @altbot
Always add useful alt text for images.
🤩 Do not boost images without alt text.
️ Use content warnings liberally.
Apologise when you get something wrong.
If someone asks you to change your behaviour, SERIOUSLY consider that.
Block early and often, don't feed the trolls.
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