Issue · 30 May 2026
Threadweek for 2026-05-30
A weekend paper assembled from public threads and feeds.
Front Page
Public affairs, broad curiosity, technology consequences, and general-interest wires.
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We've all thought about it
A video of a driver repeatedly circling a roundabout, posted on Reddit, has received significant attention. The post, titled
r/funny · 145,703 score · 1,595 comments -
Hikers make unexpected discovery
A group of hikers encountered an unexpected and amusing sight, leading to widespread discussion online. The original post, shared on Reddit, quickly gained substantial attention and user engagement.
r/funny · 80,116 score · 2,969 comments -
Ashley St. Clair, one of Elon's baby mommas, alleging that he helped rig the 2024 election for Trump
Ashley St. Clair, a woman reported to have a child with Elon Musk, has alleged that Musk helped rig the 2024 U.S. presidential election in favor of Donald Trump. A post featuring this claim on Reddit’s r/pics has received over 66,000 upvotes and more than 3,500 comments within hours.
r/pics · 66,036 score · 3,566 comments
The Australia Desk
News, politics, property, and everyday life from around the country, with a Brisbane lean.
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Why are we just accepting shoplifting now?
A Reddit post asking 'Why are we just accepting shoplifting now?' has drawn nearly 2,000 upvotes and comments in r/australia. The community discusses whether rising tolerance for retail theft reflects a breakdown in social norms or a backlash against large corporations.
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Why do companies do this? Can’t they make their own donation.
A post in r/AusFinance criticises companies that ask customers to add a charitable donation at the point of sale, questioning why the business does not make the donation itself. The discussion highlights contrasting views on the practice, including whether it yields tax benefits or serves as a PR exercise.
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The CGT discount removal is exactly what we've been asking for, so why is everyone losing their minds?
A Reddit post in r/AusFinance argues that removing the capital gains tax (CGT) discount is exactly what many have called for, yet notes widespread backlash. The discussion reveals sharp disagreement over whether the change should apply to shares as well as property, and whether it will actually help housing affordability.
r/AusFinance · 1,385 score · 1,152 comments
The AI Desk
Models, labs, agents, AI products, coding assistants, and the culture around them.
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I gave it a go. I have no idea where gpt gets this imagery from
A Reddit user shared an image generated by ChatGPT, expressing confusion about the source material for the AI's output. The post garnered over 2,800 upvotes and 1,100 comments, with many users sharing their own resulting images.
r/ChatGPT · 2,820 score · 1,160 comments -
Karpathy joins Anthropic
Andrej Karpathy has joined Anthropic, according to a post on r/ClaudeAI. The move is being discussed as a major shift in the AI talent landscape.
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Just give me the F bro 😭
A user on r/ChatGPT posted a screenshot, captioned
r/ChatGPT · 5,371 score · 333 comments
Software & Systems
Programming, browsers, infrastructure, developer tools, security, and the work of building software.
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An 81-Year-Old Grandma Streaming Minecraft To Pay For Grandson’s Cancer Treatment Has Been Swatted
An 81-year-old woman known as GrammaCrackers, who streams Minecraft to raise money for her grandson's cancer treatment, was swatted this week. She said police entered her home during the incident but described it as
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A Texas Drainage District Walked Its Ditch on a Routine Inspection. They Found a Pipe They Didn't Recognize Discharging Black Liquid From Tesla's $1 Billion Lithium Refinery
A routine inspection by a Texas drainage district discovered an unregistered pipe discharging black wastewater from Tesla’s $1 billion lithium refinery. The pipe was not previously disclosed, and the wastewater reportedly contained arsenic and hexavalent chromium.
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chairEscalation
A meme on r/ProgrammerHumor titled
r/ProgrammerHumor · 36,883 score · 244 comments
The Games Pages
Games, stores, handhelds, PC hardware, cloud gaming, and fandom craft.
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didn’t knew it would be our last interaction… he sent me a game from the ER
A Reddit user in r/Steam shared that a friend sent them a game from the ER, not knowing it would be their last interaction. The friend opened Steam from the hospital to gift a title from the user's wishlist.
r/Steam · 71,981 score · 988 comments -
Proceeds to add .exe file as non-Steam game
A Reddit post showing a user adding an .exe file as a non-Steam game has garnered over 32,000 upvotes, highlighting a common workaround for launching games from other launchers through Steam. The post has sparked discussion about the convenience of consolidating game libraries and frustrations with mandatory third-party launchers.
r/Steam · 32,694 score · 492 comments -
Some of you memers need reminders about why PC parts cost so much lately.
A Reddit post on r/pcmasterrace reminds users why PC component prices remain high, citing a mix of ongoing factors. The post has garnered nearly 30,000 upvotes and over 1,000 comments.
r/pcmasterrace · 29,969 score · 1,004 comments
Gadgets & Workspaces
Apple, wearables, displays, keyboards, desk setups, and personal hardware.
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Worst Day Ever.
A Reddit user posted with the title 'Worst Day Ever' in the r/SteamDeck community, triggering a highly upvoted thread with extensive engagement. The original post's image is not directly visible in the provided context, but comments show it involves a damaged Steam Deck and a removable SD card.
r/SteamDeck · 7,396 score · 994 comments -
What does your deck look like?
A Reddit thread asked Steam Deck owners to share photos of their customized handhelds. The post received over 5,200 upvotes and nearly 1,000 comments.
r/SteamDeck · 5,289 score · 951 comments -
Sony single-player games won’t be released on Steam anymore, CEO confirms.
Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hermen Hulst confirmed during a company town hall that Sony will no longer release its big single-player titles on PC. Online games such as *Marathon* and *MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls* will still be made available on PC, while external publishing deals like *Kena: Scars of Kosmora* are not affected.
r/SteamDeck · 3,232 score · 1,147 comments
The Verge Wire
Tech, gadgets, AI, transport, and culture straight from The Verge's newsroom and aggregated wires.
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The best Memorial Day sales you can shop this weekend
The Verge’s weekend guide highlights early Memorial Day deals on noise-canceling earbuds, 4K OLED TVs, robot vacuums, and other gadgets ahead of the May 25th holiday. The roundup focuses on items the outlet has previously reviewed or recommended.
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On Trails is a wandering tale that blends hiking, science, and history
Robert Moor’s book *On Trails* examines how paths — both physical trails and conceptual ones like the internet — connect hiking, science, history, and human systems. The book spans topics from ant trails to colonization to modern digital networks.
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Apple’s latest MacBook Air is $200 off in both sizes for Memorial Day
Apple's M5 MacBook Air is discounted by $200 for Memorial Day, bringing the starting price to $899.99. The deal applies to both 13-inch and 15-inch sizes.
The Verge · 0 score · 0 comments
Life, Home & Table
Food, fitness, homes, habits, outdoors, and practical living.
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I was going to use my homemade vanilla for the first time today after 18 months of curing. :(
A home baker posted a photo of spilled homemade vanilla extract after 18 months of curing. The post drew widespread sympathy and shared stories of similar kitchen mishaps.
r/Baking · 54,964 score · 1,686 comments -
Made carrot cake with cheesecake in the middle
A baker shared a photo of a carrot cake with a cheesecake layer baked into the middle. The post received 37,904 upvotes and 902 comments on r/Baking.
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My husband told me his coworkers missed my baking… turns out he was not exaggerating!
A Reddit user shared that her husband’s coworkers missed her baking, and she responded by making a large batch of treats. The post on r/Baking received nearly 20,000 upvotes and hundreds of comments praising the gesture.
r/Baking · 19,668 score · 305 comments