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Lisa Grohsman

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Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Can't make this shit up! Everything he touches turns to SHIT!!!
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
We are suing to prevent Donald Trump from controlling mail-in voting by dictating to the Postal Service of whose ballot they will and won't deliver. All of this is laddering up to Trump trying to dictate who gets to vote and who doesn't.
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Bernard Doucette @bdoucette.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
A morning pyrotechnical display brought to you by Sun & Mist #ForestFriday #Forest #Sunrise
Sun beams streaming through the mist and leaves. Early morning last week. Western North Carolina.
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Jake Tapper, long-suffering Philly sports fan @jaketapper.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
NYT: A major flu outbreak has sickened nearly 160 troops at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas weeks after Defense Secretary Hegseth announced that U.S. troops would no longer be required to be vaccinated for the flu www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/u... www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/u...
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Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base After Hegseth Makes Flu Vaccine Optional
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Celestial Fang 🩸 Artist @celestialfang.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Excited to reveal my artwork for Penguin Random House’s “Iron Widow” special edition!
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Cory Booker @corybooker.com · 18/06/2026
Trump said he was going to get unconditional surrender–he just didn’t tell us it would be his.
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Forbes @forbes.com · 17/06/2026
The agreement reportedly includes $300 billion in private investments in Iran’s economy.
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Trump’s Iran Deal Blasted By All Sides As ‘Incredibly Foolish . . . Much Bigger Than A Mistake’
The agreement reportedly includes $300 billion in private investments in Iran’s economy.
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NPR @npr.org · 18/06/2026
Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, according to Gaza Health Ministry. n.pr/3QcH8kF
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Over 1,000 people killed during Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say
Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, according to Gaza Health Ministry.
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24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
🇷🇺Russians: “UFO spotted over Moscow!” 🇺🇦Ukrainians: “Nope. Just the lid from your fuel tank. We did it again. Boooommm 💥🔥💥🔥”
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The Obama Presidential Center is finally opening! Tune in today on Obama.org starting at 11am CT as Michelle and I share what this moment means to us and celebrate with friends, family, and members of the community in Chicago.
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24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Booommm 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 Fiiiiiiiirrreeee 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Wooohoooo 💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥 🇷🇺Take your favorite drink and enjoy the moment. Moscow, Russia.
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barbisblue @barbisblue.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Why is "lunch debt" a thing that exists?

It's food. They're kids. Just give it to them.
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Lisa Grohsman @ljgrohsman.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
www.businessinsider.com/trump-studen...
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Trump's student-loan limits for nurses are about to take effect. GOP lawmakers advanced a plan to reverse them.
House Republicans advanced an amendment that would include advanced nursing programs in the higher student-loan limits set to take effect in July.
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Wolfgang Blau @wblau.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Edward Luce in the Financial Times about Musk:
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rprobbins.bsky.social @rprobbins.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Such a truthful representation of today’s events at the White House 😡🤬
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Dahlia Lithwick @dahlialithwick.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
With @weissmann.substack.com on holding liars in public office to account.
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Trump’s Lies Are Derailing Democracy—but There’s a Way to Turn Things Around, feat. Andrew Weissmann
YouTube video by Slate
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 08/06/2026
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, keeps shooting out of the ground in Oklahoma. Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply. (Published Oct. 2025 with @readfrontier.bsky.social)
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Toxic Wastewater From Oil Fields Keeps Pouring Out of the Ground. Oklahoma Regulators Failed to Stop It.
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, is spewing from old wells. Experts warn of a pollution crisis spreading underground and threatening Oklahoma’s drin...
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Mediaite @mediaite.com · 07/06/2026
MS NOW’s Ali Velshi Tears Up in Emotional Sign Off Ahead of Move to 11pm — Delivers Clarion Call for Journalism: ‘Bearing Witness’ Never Mattered More
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MS NOW’s Ali Velshi Tears Up in Emotional Sign Off Ahead of Move to 11pm — Delivers Clarion Call for Journalism: ‘Bearing Witness’ Never Mattered More
Ali Velshi teared up as he spoke for nearly 20 minutes about the importance of journalism in holding the powerful to account in this age of extreme hostility. The post MS NOW’s Ali Velshi Tears Up in Emotional Sign Off Ahead of Move to 11pm — Delivers Clarion Call for Journalism: ‘Bearing Witness’ Never Mattered More first appeared on Mediaite.
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NPR @npr.org · 05/06/2026
Just 3% of U.S. households pay for AI for personal use. Sign ups are growing — even though Americans have subscription fatigue.
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What do you actually get when you pay for AI?
Just 3% of U.S. households pay for AI for personal use. Sign ups are growing — even though Americans have subscription fatigue.
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Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 05/06/2026
At around 5am, after voting all night, Senate Republicans voted to give ICE $70 BILLION more in your taxpayer dollars. No reforms or changes made.  We can still fight this.
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NPR @npr.org · 05/06/2026
Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too. n.pr/4uS9wYj
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The World Cup vs. bugs, germs and heat: Here's the game plan
Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too.
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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
A $4 tongue swab test detects tuberculosis within 30 minutes. The portable test could help millions with limited access to health care. www.sciencenews.org/article/test...
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A $4 tongue swab test detects tuberculosis within 30 minutes
The new test may catch active tuberculosis in those with low access to health care or who have trouble making the phlegm needed for traditional tests.
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NPR @npr.org · 01/06/2026
A study finds that an mRNA vaccine is highly effective at preventing recurrence of this dangerous skin cancer, when used in combination with Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug. n.pr/4u3FHCZ
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A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma
A study finds that an mRNA vaccine is highly effective at preventing recurrence of this dangerous skin cancer, when used in combination with Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug.
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Cory Booker @corybooker.com · 31/05/2026
Wisdom from an extraordinarily emotionally aware child. op: @drelishagoldstein
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Dr. Vin Gupta @vinguptamd.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
When a President’s physicians start citing “AI cardiac age” metrics and explaining bilateral bruising from “frequent handshaking,” the line between medical documentation and political messaging disappears.
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NPR @npr.org · 30/05/2026
The Justice Department is moving up the court hearings for hundreds of immigrants and scheduling them for mass hearings. If they don't show up, they could be ordered deported.
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Immigration courts are using a new tactic to speed up deportations
The Justice Department is moving up the court hearings for hundreds of immigrants and scheduling them for mass hearings. If they don't show up, they could be ordered deported.
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Lisa Grohsman @ljgrohsman.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
www.tyla.com/news/blue-or...
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Jeff Bezos causes ‘nuclear bomb’ explosion in Florida
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded into a huge fireball during a test launch in Florida on Thursday night (28 May)
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NPR @npr.org · 28/05/2026
A former senior CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and stashing them in his home. n.pr/4dUfil3
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Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars
A former senior CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and stashing them in his home.
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NPR @npr.org · 28/05/2026
Veteran groups hoped a Trump executive order would supercharge housing for homeless vets. That hasn't happened, and veterans' advocates want to know why. n.pr/4dwUalO
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Trump pledged to house 6,000 homeless vets. His budget funds zero
Veteran groups hoped a Trump executive order would supercharge housing for homeless vets. That hasn't happened, and veterans' advocates want to know why.
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NPR @npr.org · 28/05/2026
Insurance is supposed to soften the blow when homes burn or flood. With some preparation, you can better your odds of a smoother recovery if disaster strikes. n.pr/4u3ybId
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Disaster season is coming. Here are 3 things you can do to prepare
Insurance is supposed to soften the blow when homes burn or flood. With some preparation, you can better your odds of a smoother recovery if disaster strikes.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 28/05/2026
NEW: This is the story of one couple’s long fight with their health insurer — and the little-known tool that helped them finally win. In this episode of “Paper Trail,” we’re going to tell you what it is:
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How to Fight a Health Insurance Denial With a Little-Known Tool
This is the story of one couple’s long fight with their health insurer — and the little-known tool that helped them finally win.
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Lisa Grohsman @ljgrohsman.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Yes.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
It's absolutely insane. Sure, let's review the trial evidence again.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
This is criminal insider trading. Full stop.
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24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
🇺🇦🐈‍⬛🐈 Cats sharing a trench with Ukrainian soldiers hide when they hear an incoming munition.
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · 18/05/2026
Here’s last night’s story about structured settlements designed to help victims of tragedy, the factoring companies trying to buy those settlements for pennies on the dollar, and why you should be careful not to put in writing “be careful what you put in writing.” youtu.be/LcrDC4ftXgM
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Structured Settlements & Factoring Companies: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
John Oliver discusses structured settlements – the incremental payments designed to sustain victims of injury or wrongful death over long periods of time. An...
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Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 18/05/2026
We're hiring! 📣 Have a passion for politics and public service? Join us in Washington DC or New Jersey as an intern for the Fall 2026 Session. Learn more and apply by Friday, June 26 at 11:59 PM: kim.senate.gov/jobs-internships
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 18/05/2026
NEW: More Than 100,000 American Kids Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Sweeps, Report Estimates Far more American children have likely been separated from their parents during immigration sweeps than previously understood, according to a new Brookings report.
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More Than 100,000 American Kids Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Sweeps, Report Estimates
Since the Trump administration doesn’t track how many children have been separated from their parents by immigration detention, a Brookings report tried to calculate it — and it cited ProPublica’s rep...
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
This is an excellent profile of a Christian nationalist sociopath.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 13/05/2026
When companies like Aetna or UnitedHealthcare want to rein in costs, they turn to EviCore, whose business model depends on turning down payments for care recommended by doctors for their patients. (Published Oct. 2024 with @capitolforum.bsky.social)
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Inside the Company Helping America’s Biggest Health Insurers Deny Coverage for Treatments
When companies like Aetna or UnitedHealthcare want to rein in costs, they turn to EviCore, whose business model depends on turning down payments for care recommended by doctors for their patients.
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Brian Barrett @brbarrett.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Apologies to whatever you were planning on doing this afternoon. from @makenakelly.bsky.social
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There's an Unhinged New Video Game About Trump and the Iran War
The game, developed by the group of anonymous artists known as Secret Handshake, is available online and in person in Washington, DC.
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · 11/05/2026
Here’s last night’s story about a shortcut to the Supreme Court known as the “shadow docket,” how it’s being abused by the Trump administration, and which Supreme Court justice looks like a preschool teacher who still hits. youtu.be/qKeq4CEZtm8
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Georgia 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🦉 🌻 @georgiegeeez.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
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Secretary of Defense Rock @sodrock.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Roberts dropping that “we’re not political actors” quote and doing this 96 hours later is nasty work
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
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Anna Megill @annamegill.com · 06/05/2026
It's true! I'm hiring another senior writer for my team. Position is FT, remote. Come work with me and some truly brilliant, creative folks to create Cyberpunk 2 💥🦾 www.cdprojektred.com/en/jobs/2205...
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CD PROJEKT RED | Award-Winning Creator of Story-Driven RPGs
As the team behind The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we create revolutionary RPGs with memorable stories that inspire gamers.
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NPR @npr.org · 06/05/2026
NPR wants to hear from people impacted by changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. n.pr/4tl5Blf
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Have you lost or are worried about losing SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story
NPR wants to hear from people impacted by changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Drivial Bookend @denotor.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
www.plancpills.org/in-advance
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How people are getting abortion pills in advance
Learn how to get abortion pills by mail in advance, to have on hand just in case.
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NPR @npr.org · 05/05/2026
With gas prices and other necessities at record highs, families are struggling with costs. NPR wants to know how you're coping. n.pr/4teogPo
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If you are struggling to make ends meet, NPR wants to hear from you
With gas prices and other necessities at record highs, families are struggling with costs. NPR wants to know how you're coping.
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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Yes, this. Everyone can keep blaming Biden & Garland if they want, but the primary, secondary, & tertiary answer to everything about our democracy's collapse since 2021 is "Mitch McConnell & the GOP Senators totally violated the oaths they swore on Bibles, twice, & so here we are."
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