The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden's Surveillance Machine Famously vengeful Knicks owner Jim Dolan has long spied on people at his iconic arenas. WIRED goes deep inside the operation that allegedly tracked a trans woman, lawyers, protesters, and more.

Using facial recognition tech, the Knicks surveilled a trans woman, tracking her every move out of fear she'd show up on MSG's tv broadcast

And they can do it to any "enemy" of Jim Dolan, who's built his own deep state. From @noahshachtman.bsky.social & me @wired.com www.wired.com/story/madiso...

Exposing a global ‘online rape academy’ that is teaching men how to abuse women and evade detection CNN exposes an online network of men encouraging each other to drug and assault their partners, and swap tips on how to get away with it.

CNN exposes a global “online rape academy” that teaches men how to drug and rape women without detection. Over 62 million men attended in February alone.

Can confirm

Folks, I think the word we want here is “Vansplaining”.

Good morning, New York. While you were sleeping, this was the most-read story ft.trib.al/r9d3Saj

A sanctioned Iranian supertanker - with its tracker on - has sailed through the Strait of Hormuz into Iran without interference. (Fars)

Looks like the US blockade is just hot air. Who would have guessed.

@auonsson.bsky.social @puca.bsky.social

This might interest you.

US amasses major naval force to enforce Iran blockade The impending arrival of more Navy ships will put roughly 41% of the service’s ships that are actively deployed and operating at sea worldwide in the Middle East.

U.S. amasses major naval force to enforce Iran blockade

Ukrainian long-range strikes spur mounting concern on Kola Peninsula “The current situation calls for the utmost vigilance,” Governor Andrei Chibis emphasised as he summoned representatives of the FSB, the Northern Fleet and other law enforcement agencies.

Ukrainian long-range strikes spur mounting concern on the Kola Peninsula, Russia's strategically important Arctic region

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RF Navy Pacific Fleet Vishnya-class intelligence collection ship Kurily (SSV-208) departed Vladivostok by the afternoon hours of 14 April and remains underway through today (15 April)

Some links on our website which may come in handy right now:

Dark Fleet Stats: tankertrackers.com/report/darkf...

Lost & Found: tankertrackers.com/report/losta...

Officially Blacklisted Tankers: tankertrackers.com/report/sanct...

Some of these also include free API access and CSV files.

Evil moron

Since his father was re-elected, Forbes estimates Eric Trump's net worth is up 10x, to $400 million.

He's gotten involved in defense contracting, advising Pakistan about cyrpto, and collaborating with the UAE's spymaster.

@parisnoire.bsky.social just listened to your Betwixt the Sheets episode about Sarah Baartman... I learned so much. You brought tears to my eyes. Now I can't wait to read the book. Thank you for all you do!

The Convicted FElon killed another benefit for military personnel & veterans. Veteran Housing Loan Program which helped millions of veterans purchase homes has been killed & now veterans are losing their homes. This is bullshit‼️

Trump proposes to cut 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget The White House is proposing to ​cut more than 9,400 ‌workers and just over $1.5 billion from the 60,000-employee Transportation ​Security Administration that ​handles airport security operations, according ⁠to budget documents.

Trump proposes to cut 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget reut.rs/3O750Vy

Iran is demanding sovereign control over the Strait of Hormuz.If it succeeds in imposing this logic,it will undermine the very foundation of international maritime law.The Strait of Hormuz is an international strait governed by the regime of transit passage:

Trump Crowns JD Vance as His 'FRAUD CZAR' So He Doesn't Have to Commit All that Fraud By Himself The workload of the American president is an arduous burden that would tax the stamina of anyone. So it must be particularly grueling for someone like Donald Trump, a 79 year old who is morbidly obese...

www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

Photo of U.S. CSAR assets over southern Iran.

Speaker Don Scott Statement on Peter Thiel Funding False, Racist “NO” Ads RICHMOND, VA — New election filings show a group backed by Trump donor and tech billionaire Peter Thiel is pouring millions into a misleading ad campaign ahead of the April 21 referendum. A $2.5 million contribution ties Thiel’s network to false and racially charged ads targeting Virginia voters. Speaker Don Scott released the following statement: “Now Virginians know exactly who is behind these lies. Peter Thiel – a Silicon Valley tech billionaire, one of Donald Trump and JD Vance’s biggest donors, and someone who has openly questioned whether democracy even works – is now pouring millions into Virginia to mislead our voters. “He thinks he can trick Virginians. Just like Trump, he thinks he can rig the midterms. And he’s doing it by funding a campaign built on deception. “As the first Black Speaker in Virginia’s history, I don’t take this lightly. Our elections belong to the people – not out-of-state tech billionaires using cheap tricks to manipulate voters. “Virginia can fight back by voting YES. Reject Trump and Thiel’s anti-democratic agenda – and send a clear message: we will not bow down to billionaires trying to buy our democracy.”

VA Speaker Don Scott Statement on Peter Thiel Funding False, Racist “NO” Ads bluevirginia.us/2026/03/top-...

US Defense Secretary Hegseth's broker looked to buy defense fund before Iran attack, FT reports A broker for U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to make a ​big investment in major defense companies in the weeks ‌leading up to the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter.

US Defense Secretary Hegseth's broker looked to buy defense fund before Iran attack, FT reports reut.rs/414DStj

"...with respect to [allowing a Russian oil tanker to reach] Cuba...obviously, [Trump's] relationship with Putin and Russia colors all of these decisions." - @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social (D-VA11) bluevirginia.us/2026/03/mond...

Kegbreath should NOT be in charge of the US military. He should not be in the Pentagon. He was a disgrace when he wore the Uniform. He is a disgrace now, using our military as pawns for the Convicted FElon, the Criminal-In-Chief.

Jeffries has proudly sent $38B to Netanyahu even as he commits genocide, while Americans don't have healthcare or food, but now suddenly is upset about sending billions to bomb Iran.

A honest politician would have condemned both injustices, not just the one that is politically convenient for him.

When ICE Came to Maine, Trans Mainers Fought Back — Assigned Crystal Cron leads an immigrant mutual aid organization. Crystal is nonbinary and Latine. Jesse Holleran does coms for Equality Maine by day, and volunteers to fight ICE after work. They’re far from a...

Trans and queer folks have joined, and often actually led, American's efforts to safeguard our immigrant neighbors, but nobody is talking about it.

@evanurquhart.bsky.social traveled to meet some of these heroes in the wake of the Maine ICE surge.

www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...

Deranged, delusional or both?

Trump said strikes against Iranian energy sites would be postponed for five days following the start of ceasefire talks with Iran.

Oil plunged more than 11% after the comments, which came as fears were growing of an escalating conflict. Read more: bloom.bg/47N9EPc

📷: Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg

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The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is at a critical juncture. I joined Jessica Dean on @cnn.com to discuss youtu.be/mhUnuGBQtVQ

UK allows US to use bases to bomb Iranian sites targeting ships in Strait of Hormuz Ministers agreed Friday that permissible actions include degrading missile sites being used by Tehran to attack ships in the Strait.

The United Kingdom joins Trump and Netanyahu's illegal war.