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Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Damn. What an icon. RIP
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Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90
Margaret H. Hamilton, a profoundly influential computer scientist best known for leading the software engineering team at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab during NASA’s Apollo program, died at age 90.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 22/09/2026
I told ya she did it.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 19/09/2026
Thousands of people joined outside the Kennedy Center on Friday to protest President Donald Trump's plans for the facility, lending their voices to a chorus of organizations and individuals who have been horrified that he might close and tear down the storied institution. to.pbs.org/4y44oln
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Thousands join protest outside Kennedy Center, expressing concern that Trump might tear it down
Friday's event followed a tumultuous week in federal courts in Washington where filings and counter-filings flooded the courts as the administration continues pushing for the president’s vanity projec...
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 19/09/2026
Reporters for the outlets were turned away Saturday morning after Trump announced that they had been banned.
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CNN, Politico and MS NOW denied White House access after Trump announces ban
Reporters for the outlets were turned away Saturday morning after Trump announced that they had been banned.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 19/09/2026
The Supreme Court’s decision on mail voting means that voters across the country can rest assured that their mail ballots will be delivered and counted. bit.ly/4rfW930
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Supreme Court Rules Postal Service Must Deliver Mail Ballots
The ruling affirms that American citizens can vote by mail with confidence.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 03/09/2026
Breaking news: Gloria Steinem, celebrated author and activist who became one of the most influential voices behind the women’s movement through the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st, died at her home in New York City. She was 92.
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Gloria Steinem, lodestar of the modern women’s movement, dies at 92
"In my heart, I think a woman has two choices," she once said. "Either she's a feminist or a masochist."
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Michigan Advance @michiganadvance.com · 01/09/2026
Public defenders accuse two Detroit judges of attempting to break their strike michiganadvance.com/2026/09/01/p...
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Public defenders accuse two Detroit judges of attempting to break their strike • Michigan Advance
Wayne County public defenders and their union allege that two judges effectively attempted to strikebreak by accusing three attorneys of contempt for refusing to cross the picket line and represent cl...
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
JUST IN: Judge Cronan sides with Letitia James in NY over Elon Musk's X, concluding that the state law requiring X to disclose its content moderation policies does not violate the First Amendment. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Actor Tim Curry has died at 80, TMZ reports
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Actor Tim Curry Dead at 80
Tim Curry -- the legendary film and TV actor best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
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FT @fucktheory.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Imagine being talented and beautiful and rich and famous and still the most noteworthy thing about you is how good a person you are.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at age 80, embraced pop, rock, gospel, bluegrass, dance music and more over a seven-decade career. Here are 15 of her essential songs.
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Dolly Parton: Hear 15 Essential Songs
The singer-songwriter rose from poverty to become a chart-topping performer whose earnest character allowed her to span genres.
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Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 17/08/2026
Her family confirmed it with a statement: "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her -- and to the millions who watched her onscreen"
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Hayden Panettiere has passed away at the age of 36
Hayden Panettiere has passed away at the age of 36
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
It'll be interesting to see who steps into this role now www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down
Leavitt, 28, is the youngest person to serve in the role.
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Frank Figliuzzi @frankfigliuzzi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Not one of Trump’s judicial nominees would answer the question of who won the 2020 election, but Dr. Fauci is held in contempt: wapo.st/4wLNBD4
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Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress
The longtime infectious-disease scientist refused to answer questions from committee members at a hearing last week.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
NEW: Mitch McConnell just released a statement that he has been discharged from rehab and is now recovering at home. It's been almost two months since McConnell was last seen in public. He has refused to speak on camera to confirm his faculties, despite demand from Gov. Beshear.
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Francesco Carollo @francescocarollo.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
SpaceX rocket thought to have crashed into the moon in unintentional collision www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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SpaceX rocket thought to have crashed into the moon in unintentional collision
Four-tonne piece of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket believed to have hit lunar surface on Wednesday at 5,400 miles an hour
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
When Whitehouse is on, he's on. This is a flamethrower.
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Michael Mechanic @michaelmechanic.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I've been noticing how @washingtonpost.com has been running a ton of opinion pieces opposing taxation of the super-rich. (Go figure.) So I wrote about it.
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Does the Washington Post want democracy to die in darkness?
Its publishers appear to be rooting for the oligarchs.
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Jim Swift @jimswift.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 29/07/2026
GOOD: A unanimous official statement condemning a pardon of Ghislaine Maxwell BETTER: Voting NO on Todd Blanche’s confirmation
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Nate Taylor @bynatetaylor.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
An updated story. Eric Bieniemy’s wife, Mia, was shot by Elijah Bieniemy, the couple’s son Sunday night at the family’s home in Virginia, sources told ESPN. Mia, who is hospitalized & in stable condition, was shot in the chest & arm, sources told ESPN. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Sources: Wife of Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy shot at couple's home
The wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot at the couple's home in Virginia, sources told ESPN.
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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
"My reaction: fuck yeah!" a CNN producer just texted me after Paramount agreed to place the merger on hold until an antitrust trial takes place, or June 2027, whichever comes first. www.cnn.com/2026/07/24/m...
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Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. Discovery takeover for months | CNN Business
Paramount announced Friday afternoon that its takeover of CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, will be delayed for many months, and potentially well into 2027, due to pending lawsuits by stat...
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StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Tulsi Gabbard's brother arrested for trying to lure children to Waikiki hotel room He approached several children, including a 9-year-old boy, and offered them gum and money to get them to join him in his room. ”Gabbard was arrested the day prior for a separate theft offense.” 🧐
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Tulsi Gabbard's brother arrested for allegedly trying to lure children to Waikiki hotel room
Tulsi Gabbard's brother was arrested and charged after he allegedly tried to lure several children to his Waikiki hotel room on Sunday.
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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Even in Miami you can’t just paint on your clothes and go outside
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 17/07/2026
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
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Daniel Drezner @dandrezner.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I stopped short of marrying Salma Hayek.
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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 17/07/2026
NYT nails it.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17/07/2026
"Fox News has not seen the evidence yet and is not in a position to evaluate the accuracy of the president's statement and claims"
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
“One Proclamation reduces the size of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument from approximately 1.87 million acres to approximately 181,500 acres. Another Proclamation reduces the size of the Bears Ears National Monument from approximately 1.36 million acres to approximately 121,100 acres”
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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Modifies Two National Monuments, Restoring Sensible Land Management
RIGHTSIZING UTAH NATIONAL MONUMENTS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed Proclamations modifying two Utah national monuments, the Bears Ears National
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 14/07/2026
It was never about sports.
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Rep. Salud Carbajal @handle.invalid · 14/07/2026
For the second time in one week, ICE shot and killed a person on the street. We need an independent investigation immediately and accountability for those responsible. apnews.com/article/ice-...
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ICE shot and killed a motorist in Maine. Advocates say he's a 26-year-old from Colombia
The motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting Monday was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing, Sen.
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CNN @cnn.com · 14/07/2026
An outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora has risen to more than 3,000 cases in Michigan and Ohio, and the ongoing investigation suggests lettuce or salad greens may be the source. However, Michigan health officials said other foods can’t be ruled out. cnn.it/4vtv5xW
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Reuters @reuters.com · 14/07/2026
Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed reut.rs/3T1GHdR
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Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed
U.S. President Donald Trump has sent Congress formal notification that hostilities against Iran resumed on July 7, a letter his administration sees as opening a new 60-day ​window to use the military in the region without congressional approval.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 13/07/2026
Trump officials turn over withheld evidence in immigration agents' killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti reut.rs/4aSfikH
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Trump officials turn over withheld evidence in immigration agents' killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has turned over to Minneapolis prosecutors evidence it had withheld on immigration agents' killings of ​Renee Good and Alex Pretti and wounding of a Venezuelan man during deportation sweeps in January, local officials ‌said on Monday.
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Pew Research Center @pewresearch.org · 13/07/2026
Americans continue to view both the #Israeli and #Palestinian political leadership more negatively than they view the Israeli and Palestinian people. 52% of U.S. adults view the Israeli people favorably, but 32% view the Israeli government favorably in 2026. 🧵
Mini charts comparing Americans favorable vs unfavorable views of Israeli people, Palestinian people, and their political leadership.  
 
Text reads: Americans’ views of Israeli people and government have grown more negative 
Percent of U.S. adults who say they have a(n) opinion of... 
The Israeli people 
The Palestinian people 
The Israeli government 
The Palestinian authority, which controls the West Bank 
Hamas, which has controlled Gaza
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Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · 13/07/2026
Sam Neill (1947–2026)
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 12/07/2026
The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham has thrown South Carolina Republicans into a political scramble with just 114 days until Election Day. Here’s what happens next—and why the stakes are so high. Just filed by @macfarlanenews.bsky.social.
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After the Passing of Lindsey Graham: A Sprint to a Special Election & a Murky Path Ahead on the Senate Floor
South Carolina Law Creates Rapid-Fire Process to Choose Successor to Lindsey Graham
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MS NOW @ms.now · 10/07/2026
Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race www.ms.now/news/graham-...
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Graham Platner officially withdraws from Maine Senate race
Maine’s Secretary of State office said it received Graham Platner’s formal withdrawal, in the wake of the sexual assault allegations that surfaced earlier this week.
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Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Truth nuke
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
This story keeps getting more evil.
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Madison Square Garden Kept a List of Gay Celebrities
An MSG database tracked and categorized hundreds of celebs, famous Knicks superfans, and even some of Taylor Swift’s wedding guests. Labels included “LGBTQIA,” “DO NOT HOST,” and low to high “risk.”
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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Farewell to Bonnie Tyler (1951-2026) whose "Total Eclipse of the Heart" will forever define an era. #BonnieTyler
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
NEW: Rep. Jamie Raskin says he'll file a discharge petition in an effort to force a House vote on his legislation to permanently block Trump's slush fund and the related Trump DOJ deal to bar investigation of his and his family's past tax activities.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 25/06/2026
US Supreme Court scales back Roundup cancer lawsuits reut.rs/3R26Zfm
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US Supreme Court scales back Roundup cancer lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court reined in thousands of lawsuits pursued in state courts accusing Bayer of failing to warn users that the active ingredient in its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, handing a ​major legal victory on Thursday to the German company.
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Reuters Legal @legal.reuters.com · 25/06/2026
BREAKING: Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for Syrians and Haitians reut.rs/4xTieYg
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 23/06/2026
Russ Vought set out to ensure a second Trump term would not be hampered by checks and balances: “I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.” (Published Oct. 2025)
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Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...
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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
ABC News - A second ransom note received by a Tucson TV station following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie said she died shortly after her abduction. www.abc15.com/news/region-...
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Nancy Guthrie abduction: 2nd ransom note sent to Tucson TV station said she died, sources say
A second ransom note received following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie said she died shortly after her abduction, sources familiar with the investigation told ABC News.
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CNBC @cnbc.com · 22/06/2026
Senate poised to advance housing bill to limit private equity purchases of single-family homes
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Senate poised to advance housing bill to limit private equity purchases of single-family homes
Both chambers of Congress are expected to advance a sprawling housing package this week that's aimed at creating more supply and making homes more affordable.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Clive Davis, hitmaking titan of the music industry, dies at 94
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Clive Davis, Hitmaking Titan of the Music Industry, Dies at 94
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 22/06/2026
Congress is getting ready to remove the requirement that shell companies register their real owners. The bill "will restore America’s status as the leading offshore haven"
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🎃 Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 22/06/2026
literally what
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