BREAKING: A federal judge is now signaling the Trump administration’s so-called “weaponization fund” may have emerged from collusive litigation and could potentially amount to fraud on the court. That is nuclear-level language from a judge. “Fraud on the court” is not normal criticism. It is reserved for situations where a court believes it may have been manipulated, misled, or used as part of a coordinated scheme. And the judge reportedly pointed to two giant red flags: - the massive $1.8 billion settlement amount - and concerns the opposing sides may not have actually been acting as true adversaries Translation? The court is openly questioning whether this lawsuit was partially engineered to create a taxpayer-funded political compensation machine. That is an absolutely extraordinary development.

The book trailer for my collection of gothic grief horror. This is voiced by the legendary, inimitable Chicago newspaperman, @rickkogan #books #shortstories #fantasy #grief Copies are still available at the publisher web site: hatandbeard.com/products/dar…

'Born to Kill' is new yet vintage Social Distortion, a greatest-hits package of new material that is authentic, fresh, and retrospective all at once. #PMPick out now via @epitaphrecords. tinyurl.com/SocDist26

My review of the smoldering new Social Distortion album, BORN TO KILL, for @popmatters.com. popmatters.com/social-distor… #punk #rockandroll #socialdistortion #musicreviews @mikeness @JonnyTwoBags @epitaphrecords

On the left, Ray Bradbury’s house of more than 50 years in west Los Angeles. On the right, the Borg mothership that replaced the Bradbury domicile after the wrecking ball. What do you think of this new home? It was designed by LA “Starchitect,” Thom Mayne. #RayBradbury

I have always dreamed that @GingerWildheart would put a rockabilly band together and make a record. I always thought it would be great to do with Scott Sorry, but, alas, that is no longer possible. But I still believe an album of this nature would be pure, mad brilliance.

Coming in 2028. #RayBradbury #Essays #AllNewRevelations

What a beaut. Want one? DM me. Full color, too!

I can't tell you what today's Artemis mission would mean to #RayBradbury. He told me countless times how disappointed he was that we abandoned the moon after Apollo 17. The moon was never about the Cold War. It was and is about extending the life expectancy of humanity.#ArtemisII

Tune in here to watch the lift off of Artemis II! Amazing that we are going back to the moon!

I think the world of this man. He has been nothing but kind to me over more than 20 years. He has stood by me through the bullshit. Pure positivity. He even blurbed my last book. Big prayers and a toast to a towering and mega-talented man.

Next up for @Reuters—they are publishing an exposé specifically for young readers informing them that Santa Claus is not real. #Banksy

So @Reuters decided to out Banksy, identifying him in the name of journalism, transparency, and that he has put himself in the public eye. In an age where everything is over-documented, I wish they had allowed the mystery and mystique to persist. May #Banksy get the last laugh

Promotional photo session where school children were invited to the set of Destroy All Monsters (1968)

New Social Distortion tune is an absolute barn-burning return to form—strong, punk empowerment. Nice @KISS sighting at the 2:44 mark as well @genesimmons @PaulStanleyLive youtu.be/5kCv95gBJOk?si=1mk6…

A magical day at the Waukegan History Museum meeting with staff. #books #RayBradbury #waukegan #biography

Little Marco been in Tucson recently?

2026 is the Mothra Year 🦋 A year-long celebration is set to mark 65 years since Mothra first appeared on screen and 30 years since the Heisei-era trilogy, featuring exhibitions, pop-up events, and film projects across Japan. Learn more on Mothra’s legacy in the kaiju films here: ow.ly/XECg50Y0P3j

Shipping signed editions of this beast! If you are interested, drop me a DM. “Haunting…Mood-flipping…mysterious…wickedly funny…deeply insightful.” — Gillian Flynn, author of GONE GIRL #books #fantasy #supernatural #gothic