Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialHeather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025January 23, 2025open.substack.comJanuary 23, 2025Last night, in an interview with host Sean Hannity on the Fox News Channel, President Donald Trump tried to explain away his blanket pardons for the January 6 rioters, calling the instances of violenc... 492739474
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialSpace @redditspaceviewes.bsky.social · 24/01/2025United Kingdom from space Credit:NASA 221365107
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialMike L Tilford 📚 😺 @thatwriterguy.com · 24/01/2025If you're feeling down today, here's a raccoon playing with bubbles. #happyfriday #joy #joyful #happy 744013583
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 24/01/2025Costco’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank aimed at getting the company to roll back its diversity hiring practices.npr.orgCostco's shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposalCostco's shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a motion that would seek report on the risks of diversity, equity and inclusion in the company's hiring practices. 345167332227
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 24/01/2025Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.npr.orgTrained dogs working inside hospitals help ease burnout among health care staffSome hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout. 1574405574
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialMonestel Astrophotography @jmoneste.bsky.social · 23/01/2025IC 434, known as the Horsehead Nebula, is a dark nebula located in the Orion constellation. Its iconic horsehead silhouette is formed by dense interstellar dust that stands out against the reddish glow of ionized hydrogen illuminated by the nearby star Alnitak. #Astro #Astrophotography #IC434 201449126
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialSenator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 23/01/2025In other news, yesterday I called on the four biggest streaming providers to carry C-SPAN. It's increasingly hard to find non-partisan, independent coverage about what's going on in government, and making C-SPAN easier to access for everyone is a good place to start. 27379621481
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialSomeTinyCritter @sometinycritter.newgrounds.com · 23/01/2025Gatsby made some new friends ^-^ 19153260
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialArmand Sarlangue @armandsarlangue.bsky.social · 23/01/2025The mighty Matterhorn summit throning over the Alps, in a bath of sunset light. #bluesky #photography #nature #art #landscape #sunset #mountains 1729313516
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialShannon Minter @shannonminter5.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Baby Ralph: “I’m settled in” 32333181
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialSusan @swphotographer.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Ain't It Grand ~ “When your spirit cries for peace, come to a world of canyons deep in the old land” –August Fruge #Grandcanyon #Arizona #nationalpark #hiking #nature #travel #photographersofbluesky 1756744
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialSpace @redditspaceviewes.bsky.social · 23/01/2025A close-up view of Jupiter’s famous Great Red Spot Credit:NASA 171399110
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialtetra wolves ☉∇ 🔜 AQF @tetra.wolf.moda · 23/01/2025im kinda like this 346627
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialTyler K. Stroud @stroudarian.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA 2576963
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialReuters @reuters.com · 23/01/2025BREAKING: A federal judge in Seattle blocked President Donald Trump's administration from implementing an executive order curtailing the right to automatic birthright citizenship in the United States, calling it 'blatantly unconstitutional' reut.rs/42r973Qreut.rsUS judge to hear states' bid to block Trump birthright citizenship orderFour Democratic-led states will urge a federal judge in Seattle on Thursday to block U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing the Republican's executive order curtailing the right to automatic birthright citizenship in the United States. 271038150
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialSpace @redditspaceviewes.bsky.social · 23/01/2025The Necklace Nebula Credit/ NASA/ESA) 81074118
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialConnect2Nature 🇨🇦 @invisitech.bsky.social · 22/01/2025#Connect2Nature - 'scuse me?' Another shot of the very expressive face of this Great Grey Owl I got to hang with at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy. This is a large, impressive, curious bird. #Nature #Birds #Raptors #Photography 19114249
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialJack Teuber @jack2ber.bsky.social · 21/01/2025A black vulture enjoys a perch with a view. Grand Canyon National Park, south rim. #nature #nationalparks #arizona #birds #travel #photography 41428
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialOwl Daily @owldaily.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Beauty of wild. A Short-eared Owl raf_raeymaekers #Nature #Birds #Owls 464361221
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialLindsey Bailey @lindseymbailey.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Zion National Park | Angel's Landing #nationalparks #zion #utah #hiking #nature 12719
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialHeather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 22/01/2025January 21, 2025heathercoxrichardson.substack.comJanuary 21, 2025“I JUST GOT THE NEWS FROM MY LAWYER… I GOT A PARDON BABY! 803039603
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialLizard @afoo4u.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Breathtaking #Antelopecanyon #travel #explore #arizona #photography 637722
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialChris Parelius @downeastprole.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Clouds Over the Canyon📸 #grandcanyonnationalpark, #arizona @altnps.bsky.social #photo #photography #pic #photographylovers #explore #travelphotography #adventure #travel #photos #desert #nationalpark #naturephotography #nature #hiking #hikingadventures #southwest #outdoors #outdoorphotography 434019
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialWolf Daily @wolfdaily.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Grey wolf in snow.🐺 Location: Finland 📸 Credit: npekonen #Wolf #Animals #Wolves #Wildlife #Nature 354757
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialChristoph Fischer Photography @beautysurroundsyou.com · 22/01/2025 A moment of utter beauty as the mountains of the Canadian Rockies catch the first rays of light and emerge out of dense fog on a crisp, fresh autumn morning. #photography #travel #bluesky #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #scape 20013306694
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialAll Earth 🌎 picture @allearthpic.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Arctic nights, Iceland 💫 015720
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialChristoph Fischer Photography @beautysurroundsyou.com · 21/01/2025The lapping waves of a turquoise colored lake draw a perfect curve against pitch black sand, with the amazing Cuernos del Paine towering above. Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. #photography #travel #bluesky #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #scape 29017416930
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialTyler K. Stroud @stroudarian.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Zion National Park, UT, USA 2374941
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialMoon lover @moon1over.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Full Moon rising behind St Michael's Mount 🌕🏰 252039239
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialNature lovers @artindetails.bsky.social · 21/01/2025"Embrace the beauty of nature as you venture into the breathtaking wilderness! 🌲🏞️ #OutdoorAdventure #NatureLovers" 1382
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialSpace @redditspaceviewes.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Canadian rainbow skies Credit: NASA 71492154
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 20/01/2025ProPublica's @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social moved back to her native California on Jan. 4. Three days later, the LA wildfires began. As an investigative newsroom, ProPublica doesn't usually cover breaking news, but SB knew she had to document what was going on. Her first stop was Altadena. 11750104
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 17/01/2025The Federal Trade Commission is suing Pepsi, alleging it has rigged competition by offering unfair pricing deals to a big retailer at the expense of smaller rivals, resulting in higher costs for shoppers.npr.orgPepsi accused of illegal pricing deals with 'a large, big box retailer' in U.S. lawsuitThe Federal Trade Commission is suing Pepsi, alleging it has rigged competition by offering unfair pricing deals to a big retailer at the expense of smaller rivals, resulting in higher costs for shopp... 45541107
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 17/01/2025The first Trump administration tried to scale back who gets food benefits, and allies aim to try again. Food pantries say they're already busier than ever.npr.orgFood pantries are bracing for more demand if the Trump administration cuts food aidThe first Trump administration tried to scale back who gets food benefits, and allies aim to try again. Food pantries say they're already busier than ever. 48769257
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 17/01/2025The Jan. 30 event will stream live and raise money for those impacted by the wildfires.npr.orgBillie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby and more will play FireAid benefit concert in L.A.The Jan. 30 event will stream live and raise money for those impacted by the wildfires. 482938642
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialSpace Feed @spacefeed.bsky.social · 17/01/2025New ultra violet image of Jupiter from Hubble Space Telescope. 1456
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialRuth Ben-Ghiat @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Trump to billionaires: I don't want you to feel cold, so I am moving the whole inauguration indoors. Trump to his devoted Iowan followers: Come and caucus for me in subzero temps, even if you are sick, and if you pass away "it will be worth it." 772044486
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialSenator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 17/01/2025Thanks for following along. Obviously some of this is expected and some is worse than we could have imagined. I'll be fighting like hell to push back. 1221250149
Reposted by @firefly-west.bsky.socialSenator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 17/01/2025Another wonky one, but important: these rules remove red tape for families, people with disabilities, and seniors trying to get Medicaid coverage. Repealing it adds all that red tape back into the program, making it harder to enroll and increasing premiums for nearly 1 million seniors in Medicare. 13795347
