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Minnesota House DFL leader Hortman, husband killed in apparent ‘politically motivated’ shooting; Sen. Hoffman, wife wounded

Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers

Apparently he dressed up like a cop, because of course he did, and residents are advised not to open the door to police unless there are multiple officers present. I'd go one step further and say that you should never open the door to an unexpected official until you've confirmed that they're supposed to be there. If they are legit, they have an ID, and you have a phone number you can call - your local precinct, if they're cops, your gas company, whoever it is. (Uh. Maybe step out the back door to call if they say they're from the gas company. I mean, use your best judgment.)

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Another hour flown by. A good one?

conuly

If I'm typing a URL and I then use the scroll wheel to middle-click it in the address window it will open in a new tab rather than on the same tab I'm on.

Now, when I open a new tab by clicking a link to open a new tab it opens right next to the tab I'm on. If I do it via the address window or the new tab button then it opens all the way at the end of my tabs, which is annoying and disorienting if I'm not already all the way at the end.

Is there a setting, perhaps in about:config, that I can adjust to change this behavior so it always opens new tabs next to the one I'm on?

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https://whatever.scalzi.com/2025/06/14/no-kings/

https://whatever.scalzi.com/?p=56053

Today was the day of nation-wide protests, the rally of the No Kings movement. It was also my first time going to a protest, like, at all. Though I’m disappointed I’ve never been to one before, I figured there was no better time to start than now. And I was joined by over a hundred people in front of the Troy courthouse to show that Miami County isn’t all red, and some of us actually do oppose fascism.

I was nervous to go to a protest, and that fear is what has been holding me back from going to any for literal years. But I convinced myself it would be fine since it was Troy and I doubted there’d be any flashbangs or rubber bullets happening. As expected, everything turned out completely fine. It was a totally peaceful protest, and only lasted an hour. It was organized well, concise, and full of a feeling of community.

It was so amazing to see older folks and younger people alike coming together, and I saw a friend there who gave me a sign, so I was thankful for that. It was such a great feeling to look around and see everyone coming together for the same cause, to speak up against the tyranny and tell the world (or at least Miami County) “this is not okay.”

Me and Charlie standing outside, with a sign that reads

I’m glad I went. Sometimes it can feel like it doesn’t make a difference if you’re there or not, or that nothing will change just because of some protests, but it’s better than doing nothing. Silence is complicity, and I don’t want to be compicit. Silence only helps the oppressor. So even if my voice is only one of a million, at least I know it’s in there somewhere.

Make sure you use yours, too. We’re in this together.

-AMS

https://whatever.scalzi.com/2025/06/14/no-kings/

https://whatever.scalzi.com/?p=56053

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You've got words, you've got words, and you've got words! Words all around!!

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*insert witty comment here*

conuly

The last season of The Strange Case of the Starship Iris is finally here.

Okay, only the first episode so far (and two pre-season teasers) but... omg.

I've summed this one up for you all before as "Everybody is gay while fighting fascism in space" and "Turns out, fascism is both racist and inefficient", so yes, that does make it the perfect thing to listen to while heading out to protest. (Speaking of....)

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Food has been had, the garden has hopefully been further sheep-proofed so I think it's time to do the dishes then settle down with a nice cider and the laptop.

You?

vvalkyri

John Tester on the Senate markup of the Reconciliation that includes selling 3 million acres of public lands. Except Montana, to get Zinke vote. That's around the size of Connecticut. And recreational and hunting use of public lands is a huge economic driver especially for small business.
Are you in an outdoorsy social media group? Make sure they know about this.
(I am listening to it oon1.8 speed, and it's about as fast as I usually talk if I'm a little excited.)

https://www.youtube.com/live/-Z24G0kcpIY

Trying to rush myself out up to MayDay so that I've gone somewhere before working on the apartment today. Eric Swalwell was fire and funny: https://www.youtube.com/live/KkenuPMgAbA

There's a lot to worry about today, and part of why I failed to go to bed last night is probably that. Trying to tell people to have situational awareness and I'm worried that what with a number of states calling up guard or emergency things will be far more tense with police than in the last several months.

And then there's the horrific news out of minnesota.

Got to get in the shower.

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This hour is off in search of food. Please leave a message.

chickenfeet

https://operaramblings.blog/2025/06/14/come-closer/

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Words, words, words! Have you managed any?

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And then I was trying to not have it post early again and got distracted... It's good to be back though.

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Ten books new to me: 4.5 fantasy, 1 horror, 1 mystery, 3.5 science fiction, of which only two are identified as series.

Books Received, June 7 to June 13

Poll #33251 Books Received, June 7 to June 13

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 44

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Which of these look interesting?

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This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews (March 2026)
18 (40.9%)

The Swan’s Daughter: A Possibly Doomed Love Story by Roshani Chokshi (January 2026)
11 (25.0%)

Storyteller: A Tanith Lee Tribute Anthology edited by Julie C. Day, Carina Bissett, and Craig Laurance Gidney (June 2025)
23 (52.3%)

The Storm by Rachel Hawkins (January2026)
3 (6.8%)

What Stalks the Deep by T. Kingfisher (September 2025)
23 (52.3%)

Red Empire by Jonathan Maberry (March 2026)
2 (4.5%)

The Two Lies of Faven Sythe by Megan E. O’Keefe (June 2025)
13 (29.5%)

The Young Necromancer’s Guide to Ghosts by Vanessa Ricci-Thode (April 2024)
12 (27.3%)

The Poet Empress by Shen Tao (January 2026)
6 (13.6%)

Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky (June 2025)
23 (52.3%)

Some other option (see comments)
0 (0.0%)

Cats!
28 (63.6%)

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I live! *cackles maniacally* I keep forgetting it's a fic_rush weekend until the wrap-up post zooms by. I've just woken up and I'm getting ready to have breakfast; how are you all?

Edit: I have just noticed that this posted as timestamped at the time I opened the posting window, not when I hit post on the hour. How annoying.

runicmagitek

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Today’s random fact: it’s Knit in Public Day! So I’m running away to knit in public with some other folks. (I mean, I consider any day to be knit in public day but I’ll take the excuse to make some new knitting friends!) Good luck with your words while I’m gone!

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*drops an anchor*

I found some words! I hope you have too!

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Despite the ongoing horrors this week, the potted plants in my backyard have begun to bloom. Behold my lilies, boy; look at them:

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