Friday morning news drop
What will US’s future look like if abortion becomes a crime again? As Roe v Wade faces a direct challenge, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, local judges and cops begin to lay out what it would look like to criminalize abortion (Guardian)
New People Are Coming to Crypto — And They May Not Like Bitcoin. Specifically often associated with right-wing, anti-Fed, gold-bug types, and the fact that Bitcoin uses a lot of electricity to secure the network has helped cement the perception of “crypto” as a kind of antithesis of popular, liberal, ESG-ish ideals. But things are changing on that front, and mainstream commenters who previously turned up their noses at the space are capitulating. (Bloomberg)
The 'Carolina Squat' is now illegal on North Carolina's roads They're certainly eye-catching, but they're also dangerous: that's the verdict on the "Carolina squat," a modification to vehicles that raises their front while keeping their rear end low to the ground. (NPR)
How Morale at Facebook Tumbled After Trump’s “Looting and Shooting” Post After optimism in the company peaked at 82% in mid-May 2020, it plummeted in early June to about 60% and further sank throughout July. It dropped sharply after November, hitting 50% in December—just before the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, which, as the Washington Post reported as part of its own examination of the Facebook Papers, the platform played no small part in fomenting. (Slate)
If wrestling is art, then Kenny Omega is one of Canada's greatest performing artists The boundary-defying Winnipeg-born wrestler compares it to episodic television or a night out at the theatre (CBC)
LeBron's decline phase has finally arrived For years we've been wondering when all the games and minutes would finally catch up to LeBron James. And for years, right up until this season, whenever Father Time seemed to gain enough ground to appear in his rearview mirror, LeBron - the historic anomaly who continued to lord over the NBA deep into his second decade in the league - managed to pick up the pace and put some distance between himself and the unrelenting force stalking him (and the rest of us).(Score)
Videos of the Week
Joe Sexton in South Paw for Public Snowboards
Sebastian Keep - More Walls: "I want to put my wheels places no one has ever been". - Sebastian Keep.
Thomas Estaque - COMMENCAL Segment: If Thomas Estaque dreamed of a track, what would it look like? Since filming, Thomas and the shape team have redeveloped the trail to make it accessible to the entire community. For those who wish to ride it, it starts at the following GPS coordinates: 42.915732, 1.114997. Rider: Thomas Estaque. Video: Leon Perrin.
Corey Glick's "Uprise" Part
Yuto Horigome's "Spitfire" Part Yuto's had a helluva year, from droppin' his hit April part to snatchin' that weight back home. Still going, he hits LA landmarks and stacks a spine-crackin' hammer you won't forget. Jesus.
Roots - Foundations of Freeskiing - Full Film: Starring: Alex Hall, Alexis Ghisleni, Antti Ollila, Astrid Cheylus, Bella Bacon, Ben Buratti, Blake Wilson, Cody Cirillo, Daniel Hanka, Duncan Adams, Elisabeth Gerritzen, Kadi Gomis, Mac Forehand, Margaux Hackett, Markus Fohr, Matěj Švancer, Mathilde Gremaud, Micah Evangelista, Sam Anthamatten, Sandra Eie, Sarah Hoefflin, Simon Charrière, Sophia Rouches, Tim McChesney, Tim Sivignon, and Yann Rausis.