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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Nicolas Cage says he’s “probably not” working with Amazon again after refusing to sign AI waiver for “Spider-Noir”: ‘I am not an AI-friendly actor’
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Nicolas Cage Says He’s ‘Probably Not’ Working With Amazon Again After Refusing to Sign AI Waiver for ‘Spider-Noir,’ Teases Joining ‘True Detective’
Nicolas Cage says he 'probably won't be working' with Amazon again after refusing to sign an AI waiver for 'Spider-Noir.'
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru
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Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru
The left-wing candidate won a narrow victory in a remote district in the Peruvian Andes, exit polls show.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86
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Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86
Mike Ditka, a Hall of Fame tight end who became an NFL legend for his time as coach of the Bears, has died at the age of 86.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The Pentagon says it will livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan
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Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed
The Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be “public.”
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Starbucks has explored a takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill, FT reports
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Starbucks reportedly exploring Chipotle takeover
Move would reunite chief executive Brian Niccol with chain he led before joining coffee company two years ago
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Woman ‘posed as substitute teacher to insult students because she hates kids’
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Woman ‘posed as substitute teacher to insult students because she hates kids’
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
New strong candidate for best sentence of journalism in 2026 just dropped in this wild Kimberly Guilfoyle story from WSJ “‘Honey please I need you to get this done for me today,’ she texted [Eric] Deters, adding a prayer hands emoji and a PDF with bill payment instructions from American Express.”
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Exclusive | ‘Honey Please’: Kimberly Guilfoyle Pushed Donor to Pay Her $100,000 Amex Bill
Text messages with a MAGA ally show Guilfoyle seeking funds and offering access to top administration officials before becoming ambassador to Greece.
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Morgan Fischer @morgfisch.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Democrat congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia was hit over the head and raped in Maricopa County while repairing a damaged campaign sign in August. "I need to let women know that it's okay to talk about it," she told me. Full story: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/congres...
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Congressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signs
Embarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Tennessee won't say if it will attempt second execution of Christa Pike
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Tennessee Won't Say If It Will Attempt Second Execution Of Christa Pike
“The state has made no promises that it will not seek a future execution,” her attorney said of Pike, who “has a long road to recovery.”
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Benjamin S. Weiss @benjaminweiss.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
NEWS: I spoke w/ the director of a food bank in Livingston, MT, across the street from where the Daily Wire is filming a pro-ICE movie dramatizing the Renee Good killing. She told me set closures & security have blocked people from getting crucial food aid. More ⤵️ www.huffpost.com/entry/ben-sh...
huffpost.com
A Pro-ICE Movie Recreating Renee Good’s Killing Is Disrupting A Montana Food Pantry
Clients of Livingston, Montana’s only food pantry had to walk past a dramatization of ICE killing Renee Good — when they could get in at all.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Christa Pike is “conscious, speaking, and continues to receive critical medical care” nearly a week after her botched execution, her attorneys said
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Christa Pike ‘conscious, speaking’ nearly a week after botched execution
Christa Pike is “conscious, speaking, and continues to receive critical medical care” nearly a week after her botched execution, her attorneys said on Tuesday.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Freddie Jackson, the RnB legend known for multiple hits, including “You Are My Lady,” has died. He was 70
Freddie Jackson, the RnB legend known for multiple hits, including “You Are My Lady,” has died. He was 70
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Philadelphia held its first parallel parking championship over the weekend www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/u...
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Paramount has closed its $81 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating “Skydance”
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Paramount and Warner Bros are now one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here's how we got here
Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday. The new Hollywood giant will have a shorter nametag: “Skydance.”
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
One person dead. Two hundred under observation. A hospital quarantined. Here's what you need to know about the possible plague case in Russia
huffpost.com
People Are Comparing A Possible Russian Plague To COVID. Here’s What Experts Want You To Know.
One person has died, 200 are under observation and a hospital is under quarantine. Here’s what matters most to experts.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
That must have JUST happened
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Disgraced former GOP House speaker Dennis Hastert, who went to prison for child sex abuse, has died at 84
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Dennis Hastert, Longtime Republican House Speaker Who Went To Prison, Dies At Age 84
When he was sentenced to more than a year behind bars, he became one of the highest-ranking U.S. politicians ever ordered to prison.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Coroner says Dennis Hastert, the ex-House speaker sentenced to prison in a hush-money case, has died of natural causes.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is reportedly joining Fox News next month
huffpost.com
Karoline Leavitt Is Joining Fox News In A New Role
The former White House press secretary already has a new gig.
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
If you're in these 3 states, *TODAY* is deadline to register to vote. Alaska Rhode Island South Carolina Even if you think you've registered: doesn't hurt to check everything is in order. Do it now. And there's a lot to vote for across them. A thread with stakes on each. ⬇️
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The founder of a popular Kentucky bourbon brand has been removed as CEO of the Kentucky Castle after allegations that he secretly filmed people — including family members — having sex
kentucky.com
Kentucky Castle parent company removes CEO after allegations he secretly filmed sex acts
The parent company of The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey terminated the employment of CEO Wes Henderson, effective immediately.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Tennessee's Prisons Chief Is Resigning After Failed Execution Of Christa Pike, Governor Says
Pike was placed on a ventilator and remained unconscious in a hospital, her attorneys said in a court filing Friday.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Head of Tennessee's prison system to resign after failed execution of Christa Pike, governor announces.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I went to the grand reopening of the African American Civil War museum this week and the timing is just right — its mission to preserve Black history is more relevant now than ever
huffpost.com
The African American Civil War Museum Reopens To Honor The Black Soldiers Who Changed History
The museum recently held its grand reopening in Washington’s historic U Street Corridor.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Columbia Journalism School will pause admissions for its Master of Arts program to conduct a “critical evaluation” of the curriculum, dean Jelani Cobb announced www.niemanlab.org/2026/10/colu...
A Note on Our M.A. Program Evolution

Columbia Journalism School regularly reviews its degree offerings to ensure our teaching keeps pace with the evolving demands of global reporting. To focus fully on this strategic evaluation, we are temporarily pausing admissions for the M.A. program. 

Prospective applicants interested in the M.A. program are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office at apply.journalism@columbia.edu to discuss how our other degree programs may align with your academic and career goals or whether you prefer to wait for the relaunch of the M.A.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
An adopted St. Louis man discovered his father is five-time Grammy award winner Michael McDonald
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Adopted St. Louis man discovers his biological father is a Grammy-winning artist
A St. Louis man who spent decades wondering about his biological roots was recently reunited with his birth parents—and discovered his father is a five-time Grammy Award winner
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Attorney says Christa Pike is still alive a day after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 01/10/2026
The family of Renee Good, the Minneapolis woman who was fatally shot by a federal immigration enforcement agent near her home in January, filed two federal lawsuits Thursday alleging wrongful death, among other contentions.
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Live: Renee Good’s family files lawsuits over fatal shooting by ICE agent
Renee Good was fatally shot on Jan. 7 in south Minneapolis by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Tennessee officials were unable to carry out the execution of Christa Gail Pike, media witnesses said
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Tennessee Unable To Carry Out The Execution By Lethal Injection Of Christa Gail Pike, Witnesses Say
Pike had been scheduled for execution after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned an appeals court ruling that stopped the lethal injection just an hour before it was to start.
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Jessica Schulberg @jessicaschulberg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
NEWS: Florida’s First District Court of Appeal reversed Rhonda Jewell’s third-degree felony murder conviction, as well as her underlying conviction of leaving a child unattended in a vehicle, finding that both charges required a finding of intent flcourts-media.flcourts.gov/content/down...
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — US Supreme Court allows Tennessee execution of Christa Gail Pike to go forward, overturning a last-minute stay.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Cornell University has agreed to an independent investigation into how the school handled fraternity sexual assault allegations, governor says
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Cornell agrees to independent review of how it handled fraternity sexual assault allegations: Governor
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the outside review, saying what happened raised "serious questions about Cornell campus culture."
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
New York AG Letitia James’ office will reportedly probe Cornell University’s handling of gang rape allegations made by a former student
huffpost.com
Letitia James' Office To Review Cornell's Handling Of Rape Allegations: CNN
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
GoFundMe, the largest crowdfunding site, has seen an over 20 percent increase in fundraisers for tuition and related expenses over the past year
insidehighered.com
GoFundMes for College Tuition Are Up This Year
Students facing acute challenges affording their tuition are increasingly turning to crowdfunding. Experts warn it’s a temporary fix to systemic affordability issues.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
TROY, Ohio (AP) — Caleb Flynn, a former Ohio music pastor who appeared on “American Idol,” has been convicted of murder in the killing of his wife.
A photo of Caleb Flynn in a suit
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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#BREAKING: Over dissents from the three Democratic appointees, #SCOTUS grants a stay in the third-country removals case; clears way for Trump admin. to continue removing non-citizens without a full chance to litigate the conditions in those countries (while also taking up the full merits appeal).
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to continue third-country deportations, for now
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Supreme Court Lets Trump Continue Third-Country Deportations For Now
The decision allows the administration to continue removing immigrants to countries they’re not from and have never been to.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
🤡 Schmitt beclowns himself 🤡 Schmitt concocted an elaborate conspiracy theory that Smith traveled to Atl for a Hawks game and to collude with Fani Willis, & flashed his "evidence" before accusing Smith of perjury. There's just one problem -- his facts were totally wrong. Here's the whole sequence:
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney argued in court that there isn’t enough evidence to prove she killed her three children
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Lindsay Clancy's Attorney Argues There Isn't Enough Evidence She Murdered Her Children
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Police in Singapore have charged a man who is accused of posting an AI-generated image of a saltwater crocodile in a popular reservoir The fake image caused public concern, authorities allege, and the national water agency suspended its work for two days
bbc.com
Singapore crocodile: Man charged over AI image
The defendant could face jail or a fine after the image sparked a search operation in the city’s largest reservoir.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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87-Year-Old Evicted From Her Home On A Stretcher Gets Offer To Move Back In
Hundreds of people remained camped in one of Madrid’s main squares to protest Maricarmen Abascal‘s removal from her home of 70 years.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
MADRID (AP) — An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked massive protests in Spain has accepted deal to return home, her lawyer says.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A judge has ordered the release of Douglas Stewart Carter, a 71-year-old Black man who has spent decades on death row for a 1985 killing he did not commit. He spent 41 years in prison.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Senate passes sweeping bipartisan bill to regulate payments to college athletes and limit transfers
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Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers
The Senate has passed a sweeping bipartisan bill that would regulate college sports. It's an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unres...
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Actor Dennis Haskins, best known as Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died at 75
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Chattanooga native Dennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' principal, dies at 75
Chattanooga native and actor Dennis Haskins, best known as Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died at age 75, according to his friend and car
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A man drove his car into a Kroger store in Texas so that he could use the bathroom, authorities said
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Man crashes car into Kroger store in Texas to use bathroom, police say
A man drove his car into a Kroger store in Rosenberg early Sunday morning so that he could use the bathroom, police said.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
TMZ reports that Diego Sarabia, one of the Cornell students accused of sexual assault, has been fired from his job at Wells Fargo as prosecutors reopen their investigation
tmz.com
Cornell Student Diego Sarabia Loses Wells Fargo Job Amid Alleged Sexual Assault Case
Diego Sarabia, one of the Cornell students accused of sexual assault, is suddenly out of a job at Wells Fargo as prosecutors reopen their investigation of the alleged 2024 incident ... TMZ has learned...
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia — the oldest natural history museum in the U.S. — has closed its doors after nearly 200 years 6abc.com/post/philade...
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regular meghan 나영지 🇵🇸 @ruemcclammyhand.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“This is not a dark chapter in Cornell’s history, it’s a morbid pattern” Editorial Board at The Cornell Sun absolutely fucking your shit UP www.cornellsun.com/article/2026...
We refuse for this victim to be reduced to just another story.
Cornell has failed to protect its students. Cornell has failed to address the growing issue of sexual assault on campus with its pathetic task force. Cornell has failed the student allegedly raped by those seven men at Chi Phi in October 2024. Cornell has failed her. Cornell has failed us.

To Matthew Ingalls, Jonathan Newell, Winston Lee, Gillio Lopes, Diego Sarabia, Scott Norris and Scott Kretzschmar: We know who you are and we refuse to let you benefit from this University's concealment.
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