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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
(Politico) - ABC programs are already tempering their election coverage ahead of the midterms to avoid angering President Donald Trump, a lawyer for the broadcast company told a federal judge on Tuesday .. @politico.com $DIS www.politico.com/news/2026/10...
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Haaretz.com @haaretzcom.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Haaretz exposé: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received an explicit warning from UAE President bin Zayed days before October 7. He didn't brief Israel's security chiefs. 🔗https://tr.ee/s78NFy
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David Kurtz @davidkurtz.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The gig is up in the very first sentence of the Supreme Court's per curiam opinion on the Trump ballroom (emphasis added): "In October 2025, the *federal government* started a project to replace the East Wing of the White House." They've collapsed the legislative branch into the unitary executive.
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Mississippi Today @mississippitoday.org · 22/08/2026
Police chief in Senatobia regularly used racial slurs, private text messages reveal The chief, Harold Vanderford, used a racist slur to describe Black people more than a dozen times in a series of 10 text… mississippitoday.org/2026/08/22/sen…
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Police chief in Senatobia regularly used racial slurs, private text messages reveal
The chief, Harold Vanderford, used a racist slur to describe Black people more than a dozen times in a series of 10 text conversations dating back to last summer and continuing after he became chief.
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Eric Hansen @erichansennd.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Why the uptick in #NotreDame’s QB recruiting and development? | Chat Transcript ☘️ Also, ongoing key position battles, how the O-line moves on, comparing roster talent to the Holtz Era, and which player I'd draft to help mein a bar fight. www.on3.com/teams/notre-...
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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Memphis football coach Charles Huff said the quarterbacks are no longer stressing about the position battle.
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Memphis football coach says quarterbacks no longer stressing about position battle
Memphis football coach Charles Huff said the quarterbacks are no longer stressing about the position battle.
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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Trump has a fundraiser, Meredith O’Rourke, shake down companies for donations to his nonprofits, PACs and other entities. WSJ estimates he’s raised $800 million this way so far. (Note: This is on top of his billions in “crypto” and other corrupt ventures.) Unprecedented corruption.
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Exclusive | ‘The Boss Wants This Money’: Inside Trump’s Unprecedented Fundraising Operation
Meredith O’Rourke, nicknamed ‘princess of darkness,’ carries out the president’s desire to wring hundreds of millions from companies for his projects.
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wellestarr1.bsky.social @wellestarr1.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Unfortunately, ABC already bribed Donald Trump once before, so they're not exactly a great messenger here.
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Before the offseason began, Zach Kleiman expressed the intent to become bigger, faster, and stronger moving forward. Does anyone embody that more than Isaiah Stewart? On the combo big’s versatility and the edge he’ll bring to this young Grizzlies team: subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/isaiah-ste...
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Isaiah Stewart will bring toughness, versatility to the Grizzlies
Isaiah Stewart's toughness and versatility fit the Memphis Grizzlies' ethos and its desire to become bigger, faster, and stronger like a glove.
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Duncan Weldon @duncanweldon.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
If you look closely, there’s some sort of pattern here. www.ft.com/content/9741...
Chart of the labour share of income in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, UK and US since 1960. All falling.
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Mississippi Today @mississippitoday.org · 23/07/2026
Expired subsidies force older Mississippians to drop ACA Because insurers can charge people in their 60s premiums three times higher than those in their 20s, many older adults enrolled under the Affordable Care Act… mississippitoday.org/2026/07/23/mis…
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Expired subsidies force older Mississippians to drop ACA
Because insurers can charge people in their 60s premiums three times higher than those in their 20s, many older adults enrolled under the Affordable Care Act saw some of the steepest price increases this year without the income-based subsidies.
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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
To help readers make an informed decision, our FREE voter guide provides an introduction to the more than 150 candidates on the various ballots.⁠ ⁠⁠ dailymemphian.com/section/metroelec….
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Voter Guide: Shelby County general, federal primary election
To help readers make an informed decision, this election guide provides an introduction to the more than 150 candidates on the various ballots.
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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
This story is indeed insane. They literally *discounted his correct answers* (on questions about the Constitution) so that a Trump supporting girl who wants to go to Hillsdale College could win $25K and be televised meeting Trump. So. Gross.
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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Very in depth piece by @kalynkahler.bsky.social, Kris Rhim and Jason Reid on how the Rooney Rule is failing black coaches in the NFL www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Brown, the Patriots assistant, told ESPN he learned hours before he interviewed for an offensive coordinator job that the team had already decided on another candidate, but the club needed to interview him to fulfill the league mandate.
Brown declined to name the team involved, saying it wouldn't change anything if he did.
Brown said a friend who worked with the candidate who ultimately got the job told him that the coach had already cleaned out his office before Brown's interview, a sign he knew he was getting the coordinator job. Brown said he called the club ahead of his interview to let them know what he'd heard.
"It was, of course, denied," he said.
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Tom Noie @tomnoie.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Column: @NDFootball coach Marcus Freeman won't run from the massive expectations for his program in 2026. He's done this dance before - at Notre Dame. How? Here: tinyurl.com/hzmaub97
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How Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman is ready for this marathon
Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman has had to navigate much change since taking over in 2021. This is why it will help the Irish in 2026.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 18/07/2026
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Like most other Americans, I believe immigration laws should be enforced,” writes Rachel Reyes, whose son was killed by an ICE agent in 2025. “But we should not be asked to choose between enforcing the law and transparency when federal agents kill someone.”
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Opinion | My Son Was Killed by ICE. I Want Accountability.
I deserve accountability and transparency, and so does the public.
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wellestarr1.bsky.social @wellestarr1.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
It can't happen here, therefore it's not happening here, has been the operating principle for most of American journalism during the last decade. And it's been and will continue to be our undoing.
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ceej @ceej.online · 12/07/2026
No statement from Mitch McConnell on the sudden passing of his senate colleague? So much for decorum
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wellestarr1.bsky.social @wellestarr1.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Fifteen years from now, forward thinking democracies will be paying people to come to their country.
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David J. Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Video appears to show no damage to the vehicle of the man ICE killed in Houston, who had lived in America peacefully for 35 years, despite ICE's claim that he "rammed" an ICE vehicle and "tried to run over" an agent. These people are not credible.
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T. Christian Miller @tchristianmiller.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This story will be taught in journalism classes. www.propublica.org/article/alic...
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The Wrong Man: The Bestselling Author, the Exoneration and the Rape Crisis the Police Ignored
Five years after Anthony Broadwater was belatedly cleared for the sexual assault of Alice Sebold, the questions of how he came to be wrongly convicted and how one or more serial rapists operated for y...
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Chris Herrington @chrisherrington.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Sorting through the aftermath of the Ja Morant trade dailymemphian.com/subscriber/s...
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Herrington: Sorting through the aftermath of the Ja Morant trade
After the trade of Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers, what does the Grizzlies roster look like?
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Josh Rogers @iamjosh.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Yeah, this is the inevitable collision path we are on. Until the people start truly taking to the streets, with all that entails, this erosion of our liberties and any power the people hold will continue. Things are bound to get worse before they get better.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
WATCH: “HOLY SHIT.” John Oliver reacts to Republican Gov. Desantis’ wildly obviously racist impression of @RepJeffries. (met with no condemnation by his party, largely ignored by the media)
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Pete Buttigieg writes that he got a visit from Child Protective Services, based on an anonymous call made by a woman who claimed that he told her he commits crimes at a conference years ago:
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Two ICE agents tracked down a woman *inside a polling place* yesterday. Why? They demanded that she take down an Instagram post in which she named Jonathan Ross as the man who shot & killed Renee Good (after the Star Tribune identified Ross). www.syracuse.com/news/2026/06...
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Federal agents track down Syracuse woman, demand she remove Instagram post about ICE
She believes the warning was related to a post about the ICE agent who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis.
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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
This insane. Polymarket paid content creators to record ads where they faked placing bets and winning money on a fake Polymarket website to promote the company, the WSJ reports. www.wsj.com/business/med...
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Chris Herrington @chrisherrington.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
As draft week arrives, Grizzlies set to add foundational player. Will they part with one, too? dailymemphian.com/subscriber/s...
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Herrington: As draft week arrives, Grizzlies set to add foundational player. Will they part with one, too?
There are three 'No. 1' picks in the 2026 draft. One of them will be a Memphis Grizzly. But what other comings and goings will this week bring?
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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Well, this is a crime.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 20/06/2026
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com The opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago and the Knicks parade in New York City represent “both a heartening reminder that we have not, as a public, abandoned our highest values, and a sad commentary on the political leaders who have,” Jamelle Bouie writes.
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Opinion | Obama and Mamdani Show How It’s Done
Shadow commemorations in Chicago and New York.
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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington are joined by special guest Parker Fleming for a mock NBA Draft on this Memphis Grizzlies podcast.
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Grizzlies podcast: Mocking the NBA Draft
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington are joined by special guest Parker Fleming for a mock NBA Draft on this Memphis Grizzlies podcast.
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The Grizzlies also have the 32nd pick in the NBA Draft, and I wrote about my thoughts on it and the desire to use this pick to accumulate more assets open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
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Grizzlies: Where my head is with the 32nd pick?
The Grizzlies have the 32nd pick in the draft, and it could look more like a play to add some more assets.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 15/06/2026
genuinely inspiring.
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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Why is it taking nearly two decades to fix Elvis Presley Boulevard? Calkins invited state Senator Raumesh Akbari to join Geoff in his 2015 minivan for a drive-along. Here’s what he learned.
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Calkins: The road to Graceland is an international embarrassment. We drove it to find out why.
Why is it taking nearly two decades to fix Elvis Presley Boulevard? Calkins invited state Senator Raumesh Akbari to join Geoff in his 2015 minivan for a drive-along. Here’s what he learned.
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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The Trump Administration: Making the Screwworm Great Again.
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Very bad news. Screwworm appears to have made it to Texas, as was predicted. These parasites eat the living flesh of cattle, cause horrible pain, and can ultimately kill them. Yesterday, USDA Chief Brooke Rollins categorically denied that screwworm was close to the border.
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paris martineau @paris.nyc · 02/06/2026
the current director of national intelligence is a guy who two years ago received a trophy declaring he “Fucks Only The Young” at an (oddly dildo focused) event he organized dedicated to the conspiracy that Bed Bath and Beyond never actually went bankrupt
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
NEW AD: Ken Paxton just released a pedophile back on our streets. Adam Hoffman abused a little boy for 3 years. He should have faced life in prison — but Ken Paxton and his wealthy lawyer friends let Hoffman off the hook. Ken Paxton’s corruption is hurting Texas.
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
icymi: i wrote about my favorite prospect pairings at 16 if the Grizzlies draft Cam Boozer at 3. I list 6 prospects + a trade-up target open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
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Draft Combos Part 2: If Cam Boozer is 3, who should the Grizzlies target at 16?
Cam Boozer could very well be the third pick to the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2026 NBA Draft. Who should they pair with him with the 16th pick?
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Pablo Torre @pablo.show · 28/05/2026
EXCLUSIVE: The Harambe Tapes. @katienolan.bsky.social @bxdesusnice.bsky.social 👀 youtu.be/3Rj6cWdhTlw?...
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We Unearth Shocking New Harambe Video, 10 Years Later | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
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Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · 29/05/2026
Dell's stock price has more than tripled since Feb. 10, when President Trump's portfolio bought up to $5 million in shares. Big boost after landing a $9.7 billion Pentagon contract. Phenomenal performance, how do they do it!? www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... @maeganvaz.bsky.social
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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 22/05/2026
Activists in Memphis are facing retaliation for trying to document an ongoing occupation by federal agents:
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Memphis is “under full-blown occupation” by ICE. Here’s why you may not know that.
Community members face retaliation for trying to spread the word out, a lawsuit alleges.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 20/05/2026
my latest is on trump's "pecuniary presidency" (gift link)
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Opinion | Now Give Me Money. A Lot of Money.
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sandeen @sandeen.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Ken’s not kidding
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 18/05/2026
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “We are the first college class of the A.I. era — ChatGPT arrived on campus about two months after we did,” writes Theo Baker, a graduating senior at Stanford. “For all of us, A.I. has permanently changed how we think and behave.”
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Opinion | What A.I. Did to My College Class
Lessons from the first graduating A.I. class.
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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
The $55-million renovation offers an expanded look at the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and of the movement since his death in 1968.
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‘We ain’t surprised’: NCRM's Legacy Experience links past struggles to present politics
The $55-million renovation offers an expanded look at the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and of the movement since his death in 1968.
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James Brooks Cascade @alaska.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
In the @courtwatch.bsky.social newsletter this week, a possible conflict of interest between the Washington Post and its owner?
A reminder that The Washington Post doesn’t have a dedicated reporter covering the Eastern District of Virginia courts anymore. Completely unrelated, Amazon’s lawyers have been waging a multi year multi-million dollar lawsuit that they continue to lose at nearly every stage of litigation. And it resulted in at least two criminal cases being dismissed shortly after the now-laid off Washington Post reporter noted the global conglomerate's curious relationships with federal prosecutors. We’d also note that this month Amazon’s lawyers were pushing pretty hard to make life complicated for one of those individuals who was charged and then dismissed. Maybe The Star/NOTUS wants to kick the tires on this case?
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The Daily Memphian @dailymemphian.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
After a disastrous 2025-26 season, Penny Hardaway has to lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament. Has he put together a roster that’s capable of doing that? Let’s take a look.
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Martin: Memphis basketball roster is mostly complete. What's good, what's bad, and what's ugly.
After a disastrous 2025-26 season, Penny Hardaway has to lead the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament. Has he put together a roster that’s capable of doing that? Let’s take a look.
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Nick Anderson - political cartoonist @andertoon.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Raising the Flag Follow my work and writing on Substack: nickanderson.substack.com
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
This is amazing - @kevinolearytv 🤡 is fearmongering about Chinese agents opposing his giant Utah data center… but it’s 2 young local girls in Utah who hilariously call him (and his “dumbass hat”) out👇🏽 Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DYU074V...
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