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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 10h

UK: "School 'severe absences' at highest rate since COVID-19 pandemic" "Around 168,000, some 2.32% of pupils, were recorded as being "severely absent" across the autumn and spring terms of 2025/26" Source: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home... Archive: archive.li/cEbjI

Screenshot of an article from The Independent, published on 15 October 2026, written by Eleanor Busby.
• Headline: “School ‘severe absences’ at highest rate since Covid-19 pandemic.”
• Key finding: Severe school absenteeism in England has reached its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Official figures: Department for Education (DfE) data shows the increase was driven by primary and special schools.
• Severe absence rate: 2.32% across all schools, the highest since the pandemic.
• Photograph: A female teacher wearing glasses and a yellow patterned blouse assists a young girl in a red school cardigan at a desktop computer in a classroom.
• Source: The Independent, 15 October 2026.

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PoliticsGirl @politicsgirl.bsky.social · 10h

It’s safe to say if the billionaires are spending vast amounts of money to defeat a ballot proposition, we might want to make sure it passes. YES on 40.

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Stop The Tricky Billionaires - Yes on 40

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Paul Waldman @paulwaldman.bsky.social · 10h

How's this for a signal of how things are going: in a Texas CD Trump won in 2024, the Republican candidate is so terrified of being associated with Trump that when the Dem put up a billboard of the two of them together, the R sent a cease-and-desist letter: www.washingtonsun.com/campaigns/so...

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A Texas Republican Wants a Billboard Featuring Trump's Endorsement to Come Down

A lawyer for Eric Flores, who is running in a competitive House district, sent a cease and desist over a billboard it argues could “cause voter confusion.”

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 10h

"UK COVID-19 Hospital Admissions Surge 41% in Just Two Weeks" • Admission rate: 1.75 → 2.46 per 100,000 (+41% in 2 weeks) • NHS patients: ~400 more than 2 weeks ago • October cases: 3,942 so far • COVID-19 deaths: up 46.4% in one week

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UK COVID-19 Hospital Admissions Surge 41% in Just Two Weeks

Weekly COVID-19 hospital admission rates jumped 41% in a fortnight in the United Kingdom, Daily Mail reported. The rate rose from 1.75 to 2.46 admissions

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 9h

Oregon school shooter was former special needs student, police say aje.news/sp1cw2

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 9h

Is Tucker Carlson a secret Nazi? Probably not. But he's definitely an overt racist, conspiracy monger, Hitler defender, Putin supporter, and far-right extremist.

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Whitewashing Tucker Carlson

The New York Times and NPR recently failed to convey just how extreme the former Fox host's views have become.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 9h

Bald and bronzed and old and wheezing The man from Mar-a-Lago's displeasing And when he passes gas Each one nearby goes, "Ugh!" (Ooh) But I watch him so sadly How can I tell him I despise him so madly? But when he walks to the sea I just frown Why can’t the SOB just drown?

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 9h

Meta employees say Lula’s accounts restricted in Brazil election: Report aje.news/jlba4q

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Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 9h

For the first time in her life Maya experienced cool weather. She does NOT approve. She does not understand how a pupper dog is supposed to go out and pee in this weather.

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Linda Hutchison @machutch.bsky.social · 1h

I have a beagle boy who feels the same! A good doggie coat solves his misery. That, and a warm blanket to cocoon into ... a little beagle burrito 😁

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 9h

"US measles cases grow by 8% in 1 week for a total of 4,410 cases" • 4,410 cases, up 330 (+8%) in 7 days • 2025: 2,289 cases • 2024: 285 cases • 42 outbreaks reported this year • Pennsylvania: 1,260 cases and 6 deaths • 96% of cases unvaccinated or vaccination status unknown

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US measles cases grow by 8% in 1 week for a total of 4,410 cases

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The Shallow State @ourshallowstate.bsky.social · 13h

I shouldn't have to say this. You shouldn't have to hear it. We forget it, because we are subjected to MAGA idiocy - and they bitch non-stop that Trump said "no new wars," and he'd "lower prices." Let's remember the thing we shouldn't have to say: He ran for President to stay out of jail. PERIOD.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 13h

“Using an advanced surveillance capability such as a cell-site simulator against members of the free press for reporting stories that are unfavorable to the president is an appalling attack on the First Amendment...” www.wired.com/story/feds-g...

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Feds Got Warrants to Use Fake Cell Towers to Hunt Down Don Lemon’s Producer

Investigators also sought permission to use an invasive surveillance tool called a cell-site simulators against journalist Georgia Fort and a Minnesota state Senate candidate.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 13h

“.. its six-week long decline would mark the longest such losing streak since 2008.” @bloomberg.com $BKX www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 13h

Nov. 3rd is less than a month away, and the question on everyone's mind is, "What can we expect in the midterm elections?" Lucky for you, we've got some answers. Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. ET for an online webinar where we'll be discussing all things election-related. Register here ⬇️

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PoliticsGirl @politicsgirl.bsky.social · 13h

Aren’t you tired of the ultra rich just buying our government for themselves? youtu.be/OyZeCci77T4

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President Buys Congress

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 13h

(NYT) - The United States budget deficit approached $2 trillion in the 2026 fiscal year, its highest level since the pandemic .. @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/10/16/b...

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 13h

UK PM adviser’s wife expresses ‘support’ for Palestine Action aje.news/tn8b7l

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 13h

Tomorrow's front page 📰 John Swinney says 'stars aligning' as new poll gives independence eight-point lead

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 12h

From battleground candidates to Elon Musk, Republicans can’t stop posting wistfully about Rhodesia, the defunct white supremacist state in southern Africa. Mother Jones' @timothypmurphy.bsky.social reports: tinyurl.com/yuey69vp

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 12h

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 12h

USA: COVID-19 Trend Summary: October 16, 2026 As of October 14, 2026: 🔹11 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing 🔹7 states have infections declining or likely declining 🔹33 states show no change Source: www.cdc.gov/cfa-modeling...

US CDC COVID-19 epidemic trend map by Health Service Area, as of 14 October 2026, showing whether infections are increasing, decreasing or remaining stable across the United States.
• Growing or likely growing: 11 states.
• Declining or likely declining: 7 states.
• Not changing: 33 states.
• Purple: Growing infections, including parts of Oregon.
• Pink: Likely growing, including Arizona and parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
• Dark teal: Declining, including much of California and Nevada.
• Light teal: Likely declining, including Wisconsin and parts of Texas and the Southeast.
• White: No significant change.
• Grey: Trend not estimated.
• Trends vary within states, with neighbouring health service areas sometimes showing opposite patterns.
Source: CDC COVID-19 epidemic trends, 14 October 2026.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 12h

EVERCORE: “.. AOC has said an El-Sayed victory would ‘break open the entire political calculus in America — period’ and now is putting money behind it. If he wins in November, as current polling suggests, it will change the buzz about Democrats in 2028, elevating the progressive movement ..”

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The Shallow State @ourshallowstate.bsky.social · 12h

The Trump administration is not sending Trump to Oklahoma because the race is tight. They're sending him to Oklahoma to get rid of him and keep him from campaigning in places where the race really IS tight. He is a net negative.

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 12h

NEWS: White House in 'State of Panic' as firings rock the Presidency. Four in just one week. Trump 'embarrassed' by Katie Zacharia. Meanwhile, Elon Musk had the idea to cut off Starlink to Ukraine, and the White House went with it. Trump allows hunters to lure bears with donuts to shoot them.

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NEWS: White House in “State of Panic” as Officials Purged, Musk Pitched Ukraine Starlink Slowdown that Helped Putin, and More

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Lakota Man 🪶 @lakotaman.bsky.social · 12h

Trump’s disapproval numbers are the highest of any U.S. “president” in history. Too bad. So sad you fucking stupid MAGA dipshits. Cry me a river. 😎

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Linda Hutchison @machutch.bsky.social · 2h

Steve solves gun control in 3 minutes... www.instagram.com/reel/Dejvqrn...

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I'm one. And we are raging... www.instagram.com/reel/DechJtt...

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Linda Hutchison @machutch.bsky.social · 2h

It's women ... www.instagram.com/reel/Dek3uAd...

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Linda Hutchison @machutch.bsky.social · 2h

Ron DeSantis 🤣🤣🤣 www.instagram.com/reel/DekYt3F...

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 8h

🚨NEWS: Trump just WAIVED sweeping sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia under the Lindsey Graham Russia and Iran Sanctions Act, which he signed just LAST MONTH. The executive order suspends 500% tariffs on Russian goods and 100% tariffs targeting major buyers of Russian energy.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 8h

Racist demagogue. Always has been, always will be.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 8h

WATCH: Trump- endorsed Brent Taylor mocks residents calling out ICE kidnappings & deportations. This is immoral. Just a few months ago, over 120 Memphians were taken from our community, leaving children behind. Still, Brent Taylor, stands beside Trump.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 7h

First.The narrative that diesel prices in America are heavily impacted by Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries is completely fabricated. Second.The sanctions waiver Trump just granted to Russia is using the fabricated narrative above to make it look like it's in America's national interest.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 7h

The U.S. Army paid General Dynamics millions for a factory that kept churning out botched artillery shells. A former Army official called it an “absolute disaster” and said the Army “should’ve gone after recovering money from General Dynamics.” (Published August)

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Fiasco in the Factory: Taxpayers Funded a $533 Million Artillery Plant That Made Nothing

General Dynamics opened a Texas factory to churn out artillery shells for Ukraine, but the machines kept breaking. Robot arms smashed into things. Hunks of metal crashed to the floor. There was even a...

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darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 7h

can not fuckin believe the kennedy center name issue is still a thing i mean what the fuck

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 7h

In case you forgot what a U.S. president beloved by the world looks like. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 Live in Manchester: An Evening with President Barack Obama. The arena holds up to 23,500 people with standing room, and the event was SOLD OUT.

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Tim Marchman @timmarchman.bsky.social · 7h

A thing I think even most people who have paid attention don’t realize about DOGE is that we still don’t actually know what they did. Just obtaining the records and putting people under oath is really important.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 7h

huh. what could this posssssssssibly mean. the US media willful professed ignorance on this stuff is increasingly embarrassing. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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Trump Waives Most Russia Sanctions Passed by Congress

The president signed an executive order to exempt Russia from parts of a law he signed last month.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 6h

That blurred map on Trump's desk appears to be East Potomac Park — the golf course where the trees are being cut. Katie Zacharia may have just handed the federal judge evidence of exactly where the order came from.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 6h

AOC in Detroit: "What is at stake is what it means to be an American."

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