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Xio Axelrod

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 05/08/2026
Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded dozens, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, as Ukraine's depleted air defenses failed to stop any of Moscow's incoming missiles overnight. to.pbs.org/4hbU7hv
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Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17 as air defenses fall short
Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded dozens, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, as Ukraine’s depleted air defenses failed to stop any of Moscow’s ...
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Xio Axelrod @xioaxelrod.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I totally forgot I had this account. 😂
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 03/01/2026
Chain-link cages. Flooded tents. Clouds of mosquitoes. Malfunctioning AC. Scarce food. Zero recreational time. This is life inside of Florida's Alligator Alcatraz.
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Inside the hell of Alligator Alcatraz
Despite shocking conditions and rampant “psychological warfare,” copycats are popping up around the country.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 03/01/2026
Tell your elected officials to do everything in their power to stand up to Trump and prevent war with Venezuela. Email your Members of Congress: act.indivisible.org/sign/stop-tr... Call your senators: indivisible.org/resource/cal... And call your representative: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
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Take Action: Stop Trump’s War in Venezuela
Demand your Member of Congress do everything in their power to stop Trump’s escalating attacks against Venezuela.
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Isaac Chotiner @ichotiner.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
New Interview: www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 02/01/2026
A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.5.
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Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico
A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded
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@AuthorMsBev @authormsbev.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
In a time of destruction, create something. A poem. A parade. A community. A school. A vow. A moral principle. One peaceful moment. -Maxine Hong Kingston-
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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 02/01/2026
Thair Maroki, 40, of El Cajon, Calif., has been charged in the death of Anthony Caprio III.
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Man arrested in hit-and-run death of e-bike rider in South Jersey
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Heidi Betts @heidibetts.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
This is the new way to try to say mail-in ballots don't count. Even if you mail them by the proper date, they WON'T BE POSTMARKED that same day. And then your vote won't count! So please...pay attention, remember this, and share with your fiends so they know, too!
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
WATCH — Israeli cybersecurity billionaire Shlomo Kramer: "It’s time to limit the First Amendment… We need to control all the social platforms, and take control of what they are saying."🤔
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NPR @npr.org · 02/01/2026
Update: Investigators say they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year's Eve revelers. Forty people were killed and another 119 injured.
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Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
Investigators say they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year's Eve revelers. Forty people were killed and another 119 injured.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
“.. What started as a 500-seat ballroom connected to the East Wing grew to 650 seats. Next, he wanted a 999-seat ballroom, then room for 1,350.” 🤡 @nytimes.com @lukebroadwater.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 29/11/2025
I got this a while back and I really like the syrups! I prefer using it for a tiny additional flavor (they recommend 2 Tbsp per glass, and I use 1 tsp), and so mine are lasting forever, but I like these a lot and you might too!
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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Wanna support SMALL BIZ SATURDAY? Wanna support a cool indie bookstore? Want my books signed, personalized with holiday horror and sticker accompaniment shipped right to you? DO YOU WANT TO LIVE DELICIOUSLY. Then @doylestownbookshop.bsky.social has you covered: doylestownbookshop.com/WendigHoliday
Chuck Wendig in a Santa with many of his books orbiting him or perhaps trapping him in the corner while also surrounded by holiday decorations and dripping blood
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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
A sickening read.
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Justin Lee Anderson @justinleeanderson.com · 29/11/2025
I know this petition has much more support than it currently has. Please share far and wide. Petition to require generative AI to carry a watermark and to make it illegal to use a person’s likeness in generative AI without permission. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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Petition: Require generative AI watermarks & ban using people’s likeness without consent
As AI generated content becomes increasingly realistic, we think laws should be put in place to prevent misuse. All such media should carry a permanent watermark or disclosure, alongside a blanket ban...
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Danielle (TBQ) @thebookqueen.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Saturday Romance Deals (11/29): A reclusive ex-spy, second chance with former hockey teammates, an astronaut Commander heroine & more! 📚 www.tbqsbookpalace.com/2025/11/satu...
This is the daily book deals graphic, with all 5 of today's covers.
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Jody @jst92.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
People die because they and their families spent their last weeks fighting with insurance to cover procedures sought by doctors. And it’s not medical oversight — it’s profit-seeking. The US health insurance system is immoral.
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Avery Flynn @averyflynn.com · 29/11/2025
And a link would probably be helpful: dl.bookfunnel.com/qmp2gdd8kq
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Get your FREE copy of Stocking Stuffer
Six brand-new, holiday-themed short stories from your favorite authors! The Twelve Dates of Christmas – Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward I somehow got roped into my matchmaker best friend’s holiday dating ...
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 29/11/2025
The shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members in the nation’s capital has left some questions unanswered. Here’s what we know so far — and what we don’t know:
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What we do and don’t know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC
The brazen daytime shooting of two National Guard members in the nation’s capital by a man authorities identified as an Afghan national has raised multiple questions.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 26/11/2025
Northwestern University is expected to close a deal “soon” with the Trump administration, potentially restoring $790 million in frozen federal research funding, according to the U.S. Education Department.
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Northwestern University nears deal with White House to restore funding
President Donald Trump has sought to crack down on elite universities, painting them as hubs for liberalism and antisemitism.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Ugh.
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Olivia Waite @oliviawaite.com · 26/11/2025
Today is an excellent day to support your local indie bookstore and pre-order Nobody’s Baby, the second Dorothy Gentleman sapphic sci-fi mystery! Bonus: the official fern shawl pattern from Violet’s yarn shop will be available around release day, entirely free!
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Nobody's Baby
Check out Nobody's Baby - <p><b>Becky Chambers meets Miss Marple in the second entry of this cozy sci-fi mystery series, helmed by a </b><b>formidable no-nonsense auntie of a detective.</b><br><br><i>...
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NPR @npr.org · 26/11/2025
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state TV saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace. n.pr/4petgSU
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Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau announce their government takeover on state TV
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state TV saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 26/11/2025
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii Island continued its intermittent eruption Tuesday, shooting lava 400 feet into the air. Video showed the molten rock flowing down Kilauea as smoke fills the air.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 26/11/2025
The West Virginia governor initially said the troops had died, but later walked back the statement to say his office was “receiving conflicting reports” about their condition. to.pbs.org/3M1cKXU
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Two National Guard members shot just blocks from the White House
Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence.
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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 26/11/2025
UPDATE: The two National Guard troops are in critical condition, FBI Director Kash Patel said Wednesday, after an official had earlier stated they had died.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 26/11/2025
UPDATE: The West Virginia governor initially said the troops had died, but later walked back the statement to say his office was “receiving conflicting reports" about their condition. The governor’s office did not immediately respond to questions about the attack and the condition of the troops.
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Two National Guard members shot just blocks from the White House
A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
I need movie recommendations
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Xio Axelrod @xioaxelrod.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
I'll allow it.
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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 26/11/2025
NEW: The governor of West Virginia says that two members of the state National Guard shot today in DC have died.
Tweet from West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey:

It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues.
Our entire state grieves with their families, their loved ones, and the Guard community. West Virginia will never forget their service or their sacrifice, and we will demand full accountability for this horrific act.

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Axios @axios.com · 26/11/2025
Campbell's fired an executive who allegedly called the company's chicken "3D-printed" and said its food was for "poor people" in a leaked audio. The former employee who leaked the audio also accused the executive in a lawsuit of making racist comments.
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Campbell's fires executive for alleged racist rant, disparaging company
The executive was fired following a lawsuit and a leaked audio clip from a former employee.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 26/11/2025
UPDATE: Two West Virginia National Guard members shot Wednesday near the White House have died, the state’s governor said.
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Two National Guard members shot in Washington have died
A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/11/2025
Breaking news: Both National Guardsmen who were shot near the White House have died, officials confirm. They were from West Virginia. D.C. police say they have the suspect in custody. Follow live updates: wapo.st/48irgBT
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Live updates: 2 National Guard members shot in D.C. near White House
Three gunshot victims were taken to the hospital after the shooting in downtown Washington.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
The prosecutor appointed to replace Fani Willis in Georgia moved to dismiss the election fraud conspiracy case against Trump & others. Judge McAfee just granted that motion. Case over.
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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 26/11/2025
Under President Trump, electricity prices are surging — up 11%! — leaving millions behind on their utility bills, with past-due balances at an all-time high. American families deserve better.
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
By the way, note that the description of Biden as being "in obvious mental decline" was left in the speech, while the description of Trump as the "most openly corrupt president in American history" was removed:
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Unavoidable conclusion: SCOTUS has put 1 man in America above the law & created a king. Not the first time a case has been decided wrong. The fix for democracy lies, as it did in Dred Scott, with fixing a broken decision. Hopefully this one won’t require a civil war. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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Judge Dismisses Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump
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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
DOG WHISTLE Gift article
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U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
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Slashley Cooper 🔪 @ashleycooper.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I would have you remember that there are trans people alive who need your action now, not your reflective words later. Remembering us is not enough.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 20/11/2025
A federal judge issued a scathing opinion that takes a deep dive into the use of force by immigration agents during “Operation Midway Blitz,” revealing new information gleaned from body-worn cameras and other evidence showing how agents used tear gas and flash bang grenades on fleeing protesters.
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Injunction ruling provides new look at ‘Blitz,’ from tear gas to agent using ChatGPT to help write report
A federal judge on Thursday issued a scathing opinion that takes a deep dive into the use of force by immigration agents during “Operation Midway Blitz,” revealing new information glean…
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 20/11/2025
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious, The Associated Press has found. to.pbs.org/486bTMT
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Border Patrol monitoring drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 20/11/2025
Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols. The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
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U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
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Rebekah Weatherspoon @rdotspoon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
RAFE, XENI. & MEEGAN are here! Catch up with these Loose Ends today! 💖 bookshop.org/p/books... 💖 www.amazon.com/dp/B0... 💖 www.therippedbodice.... #booksky #romancesky
Rafe, Xeni and Meegan by Rebekah Weatherspoon. 

"The Doctor and The Nanny
The Heiress and the Scotsman
The Teacher and the millionaire"

Rafe Cover, the bust of a white man with red hair and read beard on a black background
Xeni Cover, the bust of a black woman with her mass of hair up in a loose bun. She's wearing a purple tank top and sunglasses tilted down on a teal and pink background.
Meegan Cover, a white woman with brown hair and blue eyes on a pink background


3 high heat contemporary romance. there's pegging in xeni and they do some real freaky shit in Meegan.
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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Oh.
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Mallory Langston @primnimproper.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
If you don't have a library card, you should get a library card. Once you have that library card, you should get the Libby app. Once you get the Libby app, go browse the newsstand. Good chance your library card gives you access to ALL THE MAGAZINES. I'm talking the real good shit. AND BACK ISSUES.
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a woman in a red dress is reading a magazine titled bazaar
ALT: a woman in a red dress is reading a magazine titled bazaar
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Love’s Sweet Arrow | Romance Booksellers @lovessweetarrow.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
🚨 FINAL DAY TO ORDER 🚨 Don’t miss out on the limited dust jacket for Second Chance Romance by Olivia Dade with amazing art by @lenikauffman! Today is the final day to order, so run to the link in our bio to grab your copy!! 💞
Sunset themed photo showing the Loves Sweet Arrow exclusive dust jacket for Second Chance Romance by Olivia Dade. Today is the final day to order.
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Danielle (TBQ) @thebookqueen.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Today's deals include: ~ Sapphic paranormal with a necromantic witch with a rare ability ~ Older heroine, younger hero: interior designer + video game designer ~ Coworkers, she's the new accountant, he's the IT guy (TBQ Rec) & more!
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Whitney Trettien @whitneytrettien.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Holy shit, just learned about the typewriter art of Montserrat Alberich Escardívol, a Catalan typist. Using an extra wide typewriter and 180 color ribbons, she built up elaborate images from simple characters like 'm' and '.' and ';'. Here is her typewritten painting of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
Full-color image of the Cathedral of Barcelona, composed on a typewriter by Montserrat Alberich Escardívol. Image from WikiMedia.
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