Things you might want to know, for Feb 20, 2023:

• He Smeared Feces on a Critic, and Lost a Job. Now, He Wants to Be Heard. — “She didn’t tell me I was great, so I naturally felt compelled to smear her face with shit, now let’s talk about something else,” said every toxic baby-man, ever.
• Their Ancestors Were Convicted of Witchcraft in Connecticut. They Want Justice. — I used to question this sort of performative apology… the people who were wronged are long gone, after all. But now I see it’s important for governments to go on record with their apologies, so it’s harder for the historical record to fudge the question of who was in the wrong.
• Richard Belzer, Law & Order: SVU Star and Comedian, Dead at 78 — I’ve watched very little L&O, and haven’t seen even an episode of SVU. But I watched Homicide: Life on the Streets religiously, and Munch was an important part of the show. He’ll be missed.
• Alaska woman admits she killed ‘best friend’ after being promised millions in catfishing scheme — It’s interesting to see that “Alaska woman” is just about as smart as “Florida man”.
• This Tool Could Protect Artists From A.I. Image Generators — This is a cool idea, but as the article states, it’s just the first salvo in what will be a never-ending battle.