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WBB Blog @wbbblog.com · 12/10/2026

Texas WBB senior forward Jada Bediako, a transfer from Marquette, will miss the 2026-27 season with an Achilles tear www.statesman.com/sports/longh...

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Ben Steele @bensteelemjs.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

College basketball is losing walk-ons as fans have known the role for decades, Marquette still has Braeden Brenn, who was grandfathered into a roster spot after the NCAA imposed a hard roster cap. Meet the last of his kind: www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

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Jim Kogutkiewicz @jimmyfk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Trevor Megill is our big lug who loves slingin’ heat and living life.

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Jon Cryer @mrjoncryer.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The OSCE report on the 2020 election pronounced it free and fair. Trump will never forgive them for telling the truth.

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Kero @keroan.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

IT IS COMPLETE! Six years of stitching, and it's ready for @desertbus.org. I can't wait to see who wins this, and I hope we can raise a (house)boatload of cash! It's 20 years of Desert Bus, and I can't believe it! I started watching in 2010 and raised over $20K with my work. Absolutely insane.

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Jaden Daly @dalydoseofhoops.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

For the Marquette followers, our MU beat writer, Jackson Gross, just sent this piece in on Shaka looking to reclaim his trademark edge with this year’s group, a process starting with what he calls “implementation.” Here’s what that means, plus some wholesale updates. #mubb

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Golden Eagles hopeful to bring back their edge in resurgent season - A Daly Dose Of Hoops

One hallmark of any team led by Shaka Smart was the edge and tenacity it brought every night. From VCU to Texas, and now at Marquette, his defenses have led the charge, and it’s been a very successful...

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Peter Bukowski @peterbukowski.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Have two sets of two tickets I'm helping unload. Let me know if you're a Packers fan and want to go to the game on Sunday.

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Pfeifer Sports (Dan Pfeifer) @pfeifersports.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Here it is, straight from the #brewers' website. There's nothing that says some distance makes it homer. Nothing at all. #NLDS #postseason

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JR Radcliffe @jrradcliffe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Brewers now have more wins (98) than any team in franchise history. Jacob Misiorowski's first Cy Young. Jake Bauers breakout. A 22-0 win and 20-0 clincher. Pat Murphy MOY again?? Healthy Garrett Mitchell. Logan Henderson. Drew Rom? Greg Jones? Luis Rengifo? Here's to you, 2026.

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Justin Fox @byjustinfox.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What the Trump administration has been doing to the federal government, in one chart. Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Nondefense agences with 2,000+ employment decline since Jan. 2025
Department, agency or subagency Employment change Percent change
Internal Revenue Service -29,985 -29.4%
Veterans Health Administration -26,347 -6.2%
Social Security Administration -7,934 -13.8%
Forest Service (since July 2024) -7,268 -17.8%
Transportation Security Administration -6,481 -9.8%
Federal Emergency Management Agency -5,759 -22.1%
Bureau of Land Management (since July 2024) -5,274 -47.6%
Veterans Benefits Administration -5,198 -15.0%
National Institutes of Health -5,052 -23.5%
Agency For International Development -4,739 -95.4%
Food and Drug Administration -4,700 -22.4%
Army Corps of Engineers -4,563 -11.8%
Environmental Protection Agency -4,476 -26.4%
Department of Energy -3,976 -24.8%
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention -3,649 -28.6%
Small Business Administration -3,480 -40.6%
National Park Service (since July 2024) -3,469 -15.4%
Department of State -3,158 -21.8%
Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA) -3,002 -25.3%
Fish and Wildlife Service (since July 2024) -2,803 -30.8%
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin. -2,575 -20.8%
Geological Survey -2,572 -30.5%
Citizenship and Immigration Services -2,514 -11.0%
Public Buildings Service (GSA) -2,452 -43.8%
Census Bureau -2,436 -18.3%
Agricultural Research Service -2,325 -32.7%
Bureau of Reclamation -2,207 -38.0%
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System -2,175 -6.0%

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r/GreenBayPackers @redditpackers.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Still got 'em! Anyone want to go?

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TW @twesq.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I remember watching an interview with her and they asked her why her imagination library sent books to all children, even those whose families could afford books. She explained that all children should get the same opportunities and means testing was expensive and inefficient.

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Jaden Daly @dalydoseofhoops.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Marquette eager to take next step as Golden Eagles reload after last year’s setback With the new infusion of talent, combined with the returning pieces for the Golden Eagles, Smart has given Marquette a shot to get back into the top half of the Big East.

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Marquette eager to take next step as Golden Eagles reload after last year’s setback

With the new infusion of talent, combined with the returning pieces for the Golden Eagles, Smart has given Marquette a shot to get back into the top half of the Big East.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 15/08/2026

That cardboard box in your home is fueling election denial... A boom in profits for the shipping supply giant Uline provided the funds for a deeply conservative Midwestern family to bankroll anti-democracy causes around the country. (Published 2022)

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That Cardboard Box in Your Home Is Fueling Election Denial

A previously unreported boom in profits for the shipping supply giant Uline has provided the funds for a deeply conservative Midwestern family to bankroll anti-democracy causes around the country.

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Denny Carter @dennycarter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

For Bluesky's sportsball folks who want to sweatily track every NFL training camp as they unfold: bsky.app/profile/brew...

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OnMilwaukee @onmilwaukee.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan invites guests to wander through lush, stunning gardens and hang out with The Lorax, Frog and Toad, The Rainbow Fish, Winnie the Pooh and so many other beloved book-based characters:

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Bookworm Gardens bring cherished children's books to life

Sheboygan's Bookworm Gardens is a delightful adventure for the whole family.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

DEA analysts found Trump's boat strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats had failed to affect the supply or price of cocaine in the United States, and had led traffickers to diversify. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...

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67 boat strikes. 221 dead. The cocaine hasn’t slowed, officials report.

The president says Operation Southern Spear has virtually ended drug trafficking by sea. Pentagon and DEA analysts have concluded otherwise.

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Hoop Informatics @hoopinformatics.com · 23/07/2026

Summer League is chaotic. Somewhere in that chaos are numbers that tell the story of what these rookies will actually look like in the regular season. In this piece, you'll learn which Summer League stats are meaningful & which ones you should mostly ignore, with data for every rookie who played.

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Summer League Stats You Can Trust: 2026 Edition

What the 2026 NBA draft class actually showed us in Vegas

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Priorities.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

These 10 steps are crucial for making America affordable again. Please share this with all Democrats who are running for office, and ask them to make the pledge. robertreich.substack.com/p/a-10-poi…

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Pedro Hollanda @phollanda.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I find myself singing "Sprinkle some fries on those CUPCAKES!" once a week.

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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Here's how some of the most prominent signings of the summer grade out in my salary model that translates expected impact --> dollar value. Green is a good contract, red is bad. Most contracts have been either good or neutral-ish, with one notable exception:

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The stage is falling apart at the rehearsal for Freedom 250's July 4th celebration.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Chicago Bulls plan to waive Kam Jones, league sources told HoopsHype. Jones had a deadline today that would’ve fully guaranteed his salary at $2.15 million. He was the 38th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers and was traded to Chicago on draft night.

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On3 (Unofficial) @on3-mirror.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

NEW: The NCAA DI Cabinet has officially voted to approve the age-based eligibility model. Policy starts on initial enrollment in college or start of academic year after the athlete's 19th birthday. www.on3.com/news/ncaa-approves-land…

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

$100 total in Nintendo eShop Gift Cards is $84.99 on Costco. $200 total for $169.99 (basically 15% off) buff.ly/IA96IrR you can use the eShop credit to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 on Nintendo Store (~$424.99 Bundle/$382 console only before taxes) buff.ly/XKOudvo

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Charlie Weber @charlieweber45.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

My all-time NFL team went 19-1 on 20-0 🏈 Can you build a perfect roster? www.20-0.com/r/a44wkoB sooooooooo close

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My all-time NFL team went 19-1

Grade A+ (Elite) · 1147 pts · Both sides · Classic. Can you go 20-0?

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Mitch Goldich @mitchgoldich.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

FOLKS: There’s an NFL game 👀 www.firstdown.studio/build-a-17-0...

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 01/06/2026

NEW: lots of you have sent me this article asking for my thoughts. I’ve been able to confirm it. Just as she says, Trump’s administration is staging vote.gov on a non-government cloudflare account under the EOP where there’s no oversight or accounting. 1/ open.substack.com/pub/thedreyd...

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I found a second vote.gov — and it's registered to the White House

There is a moment in every investigation where the thing you have been looking for finds you instead.

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Will Warren @statsbywill.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

An offseason labor of love for Basket Under Review: if Wins Above Bubble existed for the entirety of the 68-team era, would the Tournament be better? 2 major takeaways: WAB *really* helped mid-majors, and it would make most 2011-2024 (pre-WAB) fields better. www.basketunderreview.com/revisionist-...

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Revisionist History: Re-Seeding Every NCAA Tournament Since 2011 Using WAB

My general theory surrounding a crowd's reaction to a New Thing: generally speaking, there will always be haters. I will stand steadfast in my hate of a 76-team Tournament no matter how intelligently ...

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Matt Trueblood @matrueblood.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

This is an urgent call to action. Your attention, *please*. I have a good nickname for Kyle Harrison. It stems from some of the stuff that makes his arsenal unique, but also from how he throws and a conversation with him this weekend about it. Meet Gravitron: brewerfanatic.com/news-rumors/...

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Say Hello to Gravitron: Kyle Harrison is Flattening Hitters with Tilt

You've heard all about Kyle Harrison's low arm slot, right? Good. Now here's a key fact about that: it's a lie.

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

NEWS There has been an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sixty-five people are dead so far, with hundreds more infected. What makes things even more difficult is that Ituri Province is plagued by horrific violence. Full Story: nyti.ms/4uKcTzY

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Trump personally bought up to $1M in Nvidia stock on Jan. 6, a week before the Commerce Department officially approved the sale of Nvidia chips to China. In February, Trump purchased up to $5M in Nvidia stock a week before Nvidia’s major deal with Meta. Trump is a crook, plain and simple.

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Trump Bought Corporations’ Stock as His Administration Boosted Their Business

New federal disclosures indicate the president went on a stock-buying spree in early 2026.

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CJ Moore @cjmoorehoops.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Marquette was the only high-major program not to take a D1 transfer from 2022 through 2025. Shaka Smart finally took two this spring. We talked about why he did it. Free for all to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...

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Why Shaka Smart and Marquette dipped into the portal after 4 years without taking a transfer (Gift Article)

How Smart landed at that decision is not as cut and dried as it may seem. He says it wasn’t just about the results of a 12-20 season.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

“No one gives a sh*t about housing.” “If [gas prices] rise, they rise.” "I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation." Millions are struggling with the cost of food, housing, and other basic necessities. 70% of U.S. adults say the American Dream is dead. And this is how Trump responds?

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Watching a series of former Confederate states rush to eliminate any vestige of black representation in the House pretty much answers the question whether the Voting Rights Act was still necessary.

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Charlie Weber @charlieweber45.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

@graham.loadingreadyrun.com @kathleen.loadingreadyrun.com @sergeyager.bsky.social @bengineeringtv.bsky.social So I am traveling to Vancouver for a conference this week and the question is: can you suggest any card shops I should go to while there? (Don’t think I have time to check any in Victoria)

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the babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

had a debate last night about the definitive millennial song. some contenders: mgmt’s “kids,” yeah yeah yeah’s “maps,” kanye’s “all of the lights,” arcade fire’s “wake up,” postal service’s “such great heights,” animal collective’s “my girls,” lcd soundsystem’s “all my friends,” stroke’s “last nite”

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 10/05/2026

Billionaires are using a loophole to avoid Medicare taxes. Closing it — and eliminating other ways around the tax for wealthy business owners — could raise more than $250 billion over 10 years for the program. (Published Dec. 2024)

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How a Decades-Old Loophole Lets Billionaires Avoid Medicare Taxes

Some of Wall Street’s richest and most powerful figures are using a legal loophole to avoid paying millions of dollars in taxes earmarked for health care, a ProPublica investigation found.

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Had convos w/ multiple people in the past 4 days who DID NOT KNOW that 1. AI doesn't "think" or know anything; it's a probability machine 2. It was created using massive amounts of work stolen from actual people including me 3. The environmental costs are astronomical Spread the word, every time!

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Peter Bukowski @peterbukowski.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I've got 50 tickets to the Packers Hall of Fame good through the end of August. In November, my five-year-old was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic. Make a donation to diabetes research, and I'll send you 2 tickets for every $25 you donate until I run out. www.breakthrought1d.org

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Type 1 Diabetes - Breakthrough T1D

Breakthrough T1D is the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization helping make everyday life with T1D better.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 07/05/2026

Researchers at Stanford University modeled how many people could die or be disabled in 25 years if vaccines for polio, measles, rubella or diphtheria were no longer available. We decided to illustrate it.

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The Horrors That Could Lie Ahead if Vaccines Vanish

Researchers at Stanford University modeled how many people could die or be disabled in 25 years if vaccines for polio, measles, rubella or diphtheria were no longer available.

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