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#Indiana, press freedom, student journalism. Subscribe to your local newspaper. Ball State Photo J grad. Following data center & labor news. Not objective about Purdue Basketball. #HoosierSky

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Scott Agness @scottagness.bsky.social · 10h
Haliburton's Iowa State student section booing rookie Braden Smith relentlessly, treating him like a former Iowa — and not Purdue guard. And cheering when he misses. Haliburton can only laugh. Unsure what it's about.
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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 10h
Fort Wayne Rep. Bob Morris (R) is urging Governor Mike Braun to halt executions as an Indiana inmate is set to be put to death in early November. REPORT: www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/07/stat…
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State lawmaker speaks out after calling for pause on Indiana executions
An Indiana inmate is set to be put to death in early November, and now state representative Bob Morris is urging Governor Mike Braun to halt executions.
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Tony East @tonyreast.bsky.social · 10h
Tyrese Haliburton seems confused by the boos for Braden Smith. Appears to ask him here. Hell, Smith himself appears to be confused:
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Tony East @tonyreast.bsky.social · 11h
The roar as Tyrese Haliburton is named as a starter in Hilton Coliseum. He’s wearing a Pacers 22 jersey to honor his college number:
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 10h
For much of the past month, students in France, alongside teachers and union members, have protested against poor conditions in schools. Thousands were arrested after a day of nationwide demonstrations and blockades yesterday. See photos from the rallies:
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Photos: The Student Protests in France
For much of the past month, students in France, alongside teachers and union members, have been protesting against poor conditions in schools. Thousands have been arrested following a day of nationwide demonstrations and blockades yesterday.
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Semafor @semafor.com · 12h
Every Thursday afternoon, a cadre of state AFL-CIO leaders meets on Zoom to advance a shared project: the “Contract with Working Americans,” a populist economic platform they devised independently of the national AFL-CIO. These calls are a new organizing tactic for labor. Read more:
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Exclusive: Unions look beyond their rolls to build a new movement
State labor groups are rolling out a broad populist agenda.
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Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 18h
200 St. Gabe’s students were surprised with "once-in-a-lifetime" White Sox playoff tickets. buff.ly/xFdIDHw
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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 14h
An Indiana high school volleyball coach is facing multiple felony charges, after LaPorte County Sheriff's officials said he was caught in possession of child sexual abuse material.
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Indiana high school volleyball coach charged with possessing child sex abuse material
An Indiana high school volleyball coach is facing multiple felony charges, after LaPorte County Sheriff's officials said he was caught in possession of child sexual abuse material.
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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 13h
This week is Banned Books Week, a tradition going back 44 years in response to challenges to books in schools, libraries and bookstores.
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Chicago-area libraries, other institutions hold events for Banned Books Week
This week is Banned Books Week, a tradition going back 44 years in response to challenges to books in schools, libraries and bookstores.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 12h
U.S. Rep. Mrvan introduces legislation against federal power plant orders
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U.S. Rep. Mrvan introduces legislation against federal power plant orders
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Good Trouble Indiana @goodtroubleindiana.bsky.social · 14h
Indiana’s Medicaid work requirements are coming, but plenty of questions remain about how they’ll actually work. When keeping your healthcare depends on following new rules, clarity matters. More on Hoosier Health Matters. #HoosierSky #HHM #GTC
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 13h
It's part of a deal between Google and Constellation Energy that aims to offset the increasing energy demands of AI data centers.
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Two Philly-area nuclear plants are increasing power generation as part of a deal with Google
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WLKY - Live. Local. Late Breaking. @wlky.bsky.social · 14h
How to get a free Voter ID card in Kentucky ahead of general election
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How to get a free Voter ID card in Kentucky ahead of general election
Here's how to get a free Voter ID card in Kentucky before the general election next month.
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Joseph S. Pete @nwi-jsp.bsky.social · 14h
Investigation finds that BP missed opportunities to prevent deaths of brothers at Ohio refinery nwitimes.com/news/local/a...
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Investigation finds that BP missed opportunities to prevent deaths of brothers at Ohio refinery
A federal investigation found that BP missed opportunities to prevent the deaths of two brothers who were killed in a fatal fire at an Ohio refinery after more than 3,7000
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WRTV News @wrtv.bsky.social · 15h
Google has announced the first recipients of its $10 million Indiana Energy Impact Program, including two Morgan County organizations that will use the funding to install rooftop solar panels. FULL STORY: tinyurl.com/rz74v9wn
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Emily Hopkins reporting for Mirror Indy @emilyhopkins.bsky.social · 15h
“journalism is a tool, not the point…What matters most is that a group of neighbors now know one another and have developed a shared way to document where they live and the people who live there.” www.niemanlab.org/2026/09/the-...
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The Library Newsroom Project could be coming to a library near you
"Journalism can live inside the public library and allow people to take part in it together."
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Forbes @forbes.com · 14h
Schools are unable to review allegations from students they misled them about loans while it’s down.
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Federal Student Aid Temporarily Removes Borrower Defense Tool—Key For Student Loan Complaint Reviews
Schools are unable to review allegations from students they misled them about loans while it’s down.
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WFIU/WTIU News @wfiuwtiunews.bsky.social · 16h
The second secretary of state debate with Indiana’s four candidates is tonight at 7 p.m. Read more or watch theonline here: www.ipm.org/news/2026-10...
A screenshot of the Indiana Secretary of State debate screen. The headline below reads "How to watch tonight's secretary of state debate"
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Pittsburgh Progress @pittsburghprogress.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh has secured its final legal victory against Block Communications Inc. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear BCI’s appeal. BCI must now reimburse current and former PG workers for illegal pay and healthcare cuts. Learn more: pittsburghprogress.com/supreme-cour...
The graphic reads: Supreme Court declines to hear Post-Gazette's appeal of healthcare costs and salary loss payments, securing final victory for Newspaper Guild.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 19h
Cornell University students plan to hold a seven-hour sit-in inside a campus dining hall, in solidarity with Jane Doe, the woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by members of the Chi Phi fraternity nearly two years ago.
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Cornell students plan seven-hour sit-in over alleged 2024 fraternity assault
Wednesday’s protest illustrates the tense mood on the Ivy League campus following Jane Doe’s civil lawsuit.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 18h
Obama Foundation workers move to unionize
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Obama Foundation workers move to unionize
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wboi.bsky.social @wboi.bsky.social · 20h
From WBOI News:
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AEP extends comment period for I&M's 765-kv transmission line project
The plan would extend new high-voltage transmission lines from Wells County to the Michigan state line. Residents can continue to submit comments until Nov. 13.
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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 19h
Americans’ water bills are growing faster than groceries, overall inflation indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/10/07/r...
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Americans’ water bills are growing faster than groceries, overall inflation • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Household water bills are increasing faster than inflation and income, according to a new analysis.
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Meanwhile in Indiana… @robertlandrumjr.bsky.social · 23h
What you need to know about the Hoosier bail amendment on your Indiana ballot.
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What you need to know about the bail amendment on your ballot
If passed, the constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to any defendant if the state proves they cannot be safely released.
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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 07/10/2026
ICE looks to sell Romulus warehouse initially planned for detention center
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ICE looks to sell Romulus warehouse initially planned for detention center
The federal government is seeking to sell a Romulus warehouse that was purchased for use as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center, along with six other warehouses nationally that were similarly intended for use as detention facilities before those plans were scrapped over the summer.
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Safe Streets Indy @safestreetsindy.org · 05/10/2026
Vulnerable Road User Report for Sunday, October 4, 2026 There were 3 incidents reported: * 2 involved pedestrians * 1 involved a bicyclist TWO INCIDENTS RESULTED IN A FATALITY. #SafeStreetsIndy #Indianapolis #HoosierSky
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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 07/10/2026
Gov. Mike Braun opened applications Tuesday for Indiana’s Nuclear Ready Communities Program. REPORT: www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/06/indi…
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Michigan Department of State @michigansos.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
More than 200,000 mail (absentee) ballots have already been returned four weeks before the Nov. 3 General Election. Keep track of election information with the Michigan Voting Dashboard, which updates data daily at mi.gov/votingdashboard
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Text: 2026 General Election ballots already cast

2,047,983 mail (absentee) ballots requested

201,909 mail (absentee) ballots returned

30% increase from ballots returned at this point in the 2022 General Election

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Detroit Free Press @freep.com · 07/10/2026
UAW election vote count commences: How to track results online
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UAW election vote count commences: How to track results online
The UAW began counting votes for its next slate of executive board members. Unofficial results will be posted online as votes come in.
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WRTV News @wrtv.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A former Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer charged in a child molestation case has agreed to a plea deal. FULL STORY HERE: tinyurl.com/2vwz4f37 
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Ray E. Boomhower @rboomhower.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“As a Hoosier, I am proud that Indiana led the nation in buying Liberty Bonds in the last war. I want to believe that Indiana will lead every other state again this time—and we will!" Hoosier actress Carole Lombard, born on this day in 1908 rayboomhower.blogspot.com/2022/10/caro...
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Carole Lombard: Hoosier Actress
Before the days of cable and satellite dishes, when there were only three major networks available for viewing, one of the few things on tel...
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Mirror Indy @mirrorindy.org · 06/10/2026
More than 58,000 people could lose insurance through the Healthy Indiana Plan in 2027 because they are not meeting the state’s new Medicaid work requirements, Indiana officials said in a news release Oct. 5. bit.ly/4ycgckR
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Indiana: 58,000 could lose Medicaid coverage for Healthy Indiana Plan
Advocates worry new work requirements will kick people off of Medicaid due to reporting confusion.
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Indiana Capital Chronicle @indianacapitalchronicle.com · 06/10/2026
Indiana BMV offices ranked nation's best in analysis of reviews indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/10/06/i...
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Indiana BMV offices ranked nation's best in analysis of reviews • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Scores varied widely in the analysis of reviews about public vehicle registration and driver's license offices.
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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 06/10/2026
The spokesperson says the move is not meant to be a site expansion. REPORT: www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/06/goog… 
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Free Press Indiana News @fpinews.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
In Indiana, we’ve seen counties put a pause on data center projects and even outright ban them. But there’s a multi-million dollar group launching an effort in the state to put up guardrails instead of bans. bit.ly/4hPSCnP
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Coalition of AI giants, labor unions proposes uniform guardrails for Indiana data centers
The goal is to generate more public buy-in and reduce moratoriums on new projects.
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Scott Agness @scottagness.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
NEWS: Tyrese Haliburton wants a college-like atmosphere for Pacers-Timberwolves Wednesday at Iowa State, so he quietly bought every student-section ticket. It's special, too, because it's his first game since the injury 16 months ago. www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/tyrese-hal...
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Tyrese Haliburton wanted Iowa State students in the building — so he bought all their tickets
A ticket lottery was held, and Haliburton is treating Iowa State students to the game — helping ensure Wednesday’s Pacers-Timberwolves exhibition has the college atmosphere he remembers.
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21Alive @21alivenews.com · 06/10/2026
“No one has asked for anything extravagant,” an organizer said. “The kids just want a little something to make them feel special.” REPORT: www.21alivenews.com/2026/10/06/hear… 
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WFIU/WTIU News @wfiuwtiunews.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
John Ciorciari, dean of the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, was announced as the new provost today. #iub Full story: ipm.org/news/2026-10...
John Ciorciari sitting on a panel at a table.
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Good Trouble Indiana @goodtroubleindiana.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Early voting is OPEN, Indiana!🗳️ Make your plan and cast your ballot early. Find your voting location, dates & hours at IndianaVoters.com #HoosierSky #IndianaVotes #GTC #2026Election
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A historic moment for SPJ: Members approved revisions to the SPJ Code of Ethics, with 93% voting in favor. The results were announced today at #SPJ26 in Columbus, Ohio. The updated Code reflects the evolving challenges facing journalism. ➡️ Read more: bit.ly/4ze4pUa
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 04/10/2026
President Donald Trump on Saturday defended data centers as he took his midterm tour to Ohio to insist his party will keep its majorities in Congress despite steep political headwinds. to.pbs.org/3TJGPzt
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Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race
Trump is embarking on what he says will be a 32-day blitz ahead of the Nov. 3 elections, hitting the deep red states of Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama this week before pivoting to Ohio, a battleground st...
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WFIU/WTIU News @wfiuwtiunews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Political science professor Laura Merrifield Wilson said structural issues keep the vote low in Indiana: no voting by mail, registration ending 29 days before an election and polls only open from six in the morning to six at night. @weiss-a-woni.bsky.social Read more: www.ipm.org/news/2026-10...
A sign that reads "VOTE HERE" with a red arrow pointing to the left. The headline below reads "Why Indiana's nonvoters stay home and how the midterm election might be different"
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WFIU/WTIU News @wfiuwtiunews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Brittney Long, who has been deputy general counsel for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, will serve as the state’s next public access counselor. Her first day is Monday. Read more: www.ipm.org/news/2026-10...
Brittney Long, a woman with blonde hair. The headline below reads "Braun appoints new leader for troubled public access counselor's office"
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Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Two family members can corroborate the following happened last night around midnight when we came out of the (really awesome) Indianapolis blue bar Slippery Noodle: I’m wearing a @zeteo.com shirt and a guy on the sidewalk walking with his friends goes @mehdirhasan.bsky.social’s “the GOAT! Mehdi…
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Detroit Free Press @freep.com · 04/10/2026
Montez Miller never planned to be a photographer. Then Aretha called
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Montez Miller never planned to be a photographer. Then Aretha called
Aretha Franklin helped unlock Montez Miller’s gift for photography. Now Miller documents the people and moments that define Detroit.
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Scott Agness @scottagness.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Fans poured into Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 9:25am, ready for the annual Pacers FanJam. On-court activities begin ~11am.
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317lindquist @317lindquist.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
John Green revisits his movie business during "Hollywood, Ending" book-tour stop in Indianapolis. Details at Indianapolis Business Journal: www.ibj.com/articles/joh...
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The Indiana Citizen @indianacitizen.org · 04/10/2026
In a lawsuit filed against members of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita details multiple disciplinary grievances that prompted investigations into his actions... indianacitizen.org/under-a-micr... #hoosiersky #indianapolitics #taxpayermoney
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‘UNDER A MICROSCOPE’: AG Rokita reveals slew of disciplinary actions, nearly $500K attorney bill - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen October 2, 2026 In a lawsuit filed against members of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita details multiple…
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James F. McGrath (ReligionProf) @religionprof.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The Economy Has Spoken: Stuff That's AI-Generated Has Almost Zero Value
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The Economy Has Spoken: Stuff That's AI-Generated Has Almost Zero Value
3D assets marketplace CGTrader is being flooded by AI slop, but nobody is buying it, suggesting AI isn't "repricing the market."
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Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Want to see what it takes to open a private school in America? Take this 10-question quiz to find out just how easy it can be.
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Quiz: Where Could You Open a Private School? — ProPublica
Private school requirements vary wildly across states. Take our quiz to find out just how easy starting one can be.
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