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family: mantids order: Mantodea I always pray before I prey 💫ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny 🧬
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#DavidBowie⚡️
poses for a portrait in 1976. CREDIT: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
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for future reference: making corporations pay their own electric bills is not the same thing as a tax cut
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“AI will not be woke.” -Pete Hegseth
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I have developed a thing where real people look like ai. I’m either overly skeptical or evolving along with them.
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#Hegseth
#Anthropic
#hijack
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AP report: Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use company’s AI tech as it sees fit
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic's CEO a Friday deadline to open the company's artificial intelligence technology for unrestricted military use or risk losing its government contract, acc...
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/ap-report-hegseth-warns-anthropic-to-let-the-military-use-companys-ai-tech-as-it-sees-fit
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Jumaane D. Williams
about 6 hours ago
Like me, @JustinForCT and I have
#Tourettes
, (and Coprolalia) and are Black elected officials in the public eye. Join us at noon today on my IG Live ( jumaane.williams ) to discuss the
#BAFTA
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Listen to
@jumaane.bsky.social
@advocate.nyc.gov
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Danielle Bensky’s remarks start at timestamp 48:08. She’s every bit as remarkably well-spoken as always.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jloc...
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The Epstein Survivors are having a busy & stressful day. Please support them. Thank you.
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LIVE: Democrats join Epstein survivors ahead of State of the Union address
YouTube video by MS NOW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlocMadLFbk
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A U.S. veteran adopted an orphan from Iran. Decades later, ICE is trying to deport her — NPR
The woman has no criminal record and is unsure what prompted the threat of removal. She fears being deported to Iran given her father’s military service and her Christian faith.
https://apple.news/Aksu3o76pRtaelcy843xbFg
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SPAM (by Daniel Gamboa)
about 5 hours ago
State of the Union
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SPAM (by Daniel Gamboa)
about 3 hours ago
The Epstein Files
@kayaeger.bsky.social
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@xleaver.bsky.social
@sande0724.bsky.social
@debbiepetty.bsky.social
@turquoise-cat.bsky.social
@jebsmom86.bsky.social
@chrishaas.bsky.social
@gentlem.bsky.social
@alphacentauri53.bsky.social
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photo: Shuran Huang for The New York Times Washington Square Park, NYC
#blizzard-photos
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nbcconnecticut.app.link/7s3MbNsC10b
reader-submitted
#blizzard-photos
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#Connecticut
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Marc Graham, Candidate for Arizona House AZ-28
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“timing and previously scheduled academic and professional commitments” Thanks to whoever worded this on behalf of the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team. I plan to use it often.
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my hypothesis is that one could predict U.S. recession by the reappearances of George Knapp
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The death of
#JoshuaOrta
reeks. The description of this accident is odd.
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Witness to immigration agent’s killing of friend last year dies in Texas car crash — Guardian US
Joshua Orta was passenger when Ruben Ray Martinez was fatally shot in his car by immigration agent in March 2025
https://apple.news/AwqVVMUimTa-sii0EjF683Q
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#HuberHeights,OH
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VIDEO: Ohio sanitation worker finds wanted suspect hiding in garbage can
YouTube video by WLWT
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MKN7sV1pY2k
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Sassy0210
about 6 hours ago
Tuesday Friends #7
@gentlem.bsky.social
@shannonmaebreen.bsky.social
@docmurphydog.bsky.social
@bandroll.bsky.social
@lanaconne.bsky.social
@tatertroll.bsky.social
@gmoyer17.bsky.social
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(from 1/27/26)
#AmnestyInternational
report on
#scamming-compound
victims in
#Cambodia
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Cambodia: Growing humanitarian crisis as escaped scamming compound survivors tell of murder, rape and torture
Thousands of people who recently escaped or were released from scamming compounds in Cambodia where they were subjected to grave abuses including rape and torture are now stranded and in urgent need o...
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/01/cambodia-growing-humanitarian-crisis-as-escaped-scamming-compound-survivors-tell-of-murder-rape-and-torture/
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988lifeline.org
Someone needs this right now.
#988Lifeline
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988 Lifeline
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…
https://988lifeline.org/
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Trump is a Traitor ♾️ 💜🤍🩶
about 7 hours ago
Oh, my heart.
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I’ll always remember this unique performance in a silent role from
#RobertCarradine
as Sonny Jim in
#KungFu
.
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#RobertCarradine
, who struggled with Bipolar Disorder for decades, has taken his own life.
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Actor Robert Carradine Dies At Age 71 — Deadline
Robert Carradine has died at age 71. He took his own life. The actor is best known for his roles in The Long Riders, Revenge of the Nerds, and Lizzie McGuire.
https://apple.news/AtyI-uY3KQnSykWLUporqNw
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nbcconnecticut.app.link/HMHL9q5m10b
#DesignatedSurvivor
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Who is the designated survivor for the 2026 State of the Union?
One chair inside the U.S. Capitol will be empty on Tuesday night at President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address.
https://nbcconnecticut.app.link/HMHL9q5m10b
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There is absolutely no reason why this successful, lifesaving anonymous reporting system cannot be modeled for adaptation with AI & chatbot companies with the enormous amount of resources they have.
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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI safety representatives summoned to Canada after school shooting — The Associated Press
The Canadian government has called representatives of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI to Ottawa. The company says it considered but did not alert Canadian police about the activities of a person who months later...
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Trump Watch 👀
about 8 hours ago
We’re calling out Trump’s lies about the
#SOTU
—and you should too. 🛑💥 Joining
@milestaylor.bsky.social
@jimacosta.bsky.social
@gtconway.bsky.social
@ericswalwell.bsky.social
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social
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Add your voice. Stand for truth.
#StateOfTheSwamp
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www.defiance.org/sotu
Has everyone decided which one they’re participating in yet?
#StateOfTheSwamp
#People’sStateOfTheUnion
7pm & 8pm EST tonight 2/24/26 DeNiro will be at this one. Thx to all organizers, hosts & contributors to these alternate protest events.
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ANGI
about 8 hours ago
Stay warm
@gentlem.bsky.social
❤️☕️🌷
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ANGI
about 9 hours ago
Going morning
@latina4jesusdshw.bsky.social
@gentlem.bsky.social
@emmaidama.bsky.social
@6cats4adomino.bsky.social
Have a warm peaceful day! 🤗☕️🌺 hugs and love to all.
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Turquoise Cat ✌️💙😻
about 13 hours ago
@kayaeger.bsky.social
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@debbiepetty.bsky.social
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Turquoise Cat ✌️💙😻
about 13 hours ago
@abbarsha.bsky.social
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Turquoise Cat ✌️💙😻
about 20 hours ago
Happy Monday and thank you so much for the inclusion,
@ltwlauren.bsky.social
@moberzan.bsky.social
@ltwlauren.bsky.social
@fireeyebooks.bsky.social
@bluestormcomin1.bsky.social
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@gentlem.bsky.social
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Chris
about 21 hours ago
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What did you expect to happen?
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Swastika found at Coast Guard training center, investigation underway: USCG — ABC News
The hate symbol was found drawn on a bathroom wall at Training Center Cape May.
https://apple.news/A9T3NRMq8SKK0VWLp1JtiTA
about 21 hours ago
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How to open a door - Finnish instructional video from 1979
YouTube video by Tiikuri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wof0xPUmW38
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not the 1st time Jared’s dad ‘missed’ a mtg w/ French ministry “In light of this apparent failure to grasp the basic requirements of the ambassadorial mission, the minister has requested that he no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government.”
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France bans US envoy after no-show at meeting over killing of activist — Guardian US
Charles Kushner had been summoned to explain comments relating to the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque
https://apple.news/Avi8cTfGfQ5mW8CbJapmQVw
about 22 hours ago
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Jesse💙💙💙💙
about 22 hours ago
I hate his voice, his face. Makes me want to take a long nap.
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Julie J
about 22 hours ago
Thank you this is Julie and I also reposted
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Jesse💙💙💙💙
about 23 hours ago
@j1j2.bsky.social
Thanks
@bostonbubbalooo.bsky.social
@cajunantifa.bsky.social
@bananapancakes.bsky.social
@docmurphydog.bsky.social
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#Thundersnow
lightning strikes twice for
@jimcantore.bsky.social
, 11 years apart, in the same place.
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More
#Thundersnow
footage— made that much better, as always, by
@jimcantore.bsky.social
⚡️❄️❤️
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Richard Blumenthal
1 day ago
In a few minutes I will be live, hosting an ICE whistleblower to talk about DHS terrorizing communities without warrants & without restraint.
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No Judicial Warrants. No Restraint. Whistleblower & U.S. Citizens Testify on DHS/ICE’s use of Force
YouTube video by SenatorBlumenthal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Y-8_gTcPo
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In this exceptionally deliberate & informative exchange,
@blumenthal.senate.gov
questions
#ICE-whistleblower
Ryan Schwank, who was a trainer, through an expose of ghost policy, memos, & omission of tactical training. (sorry for Fox, the other choice is only on X)
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ICE whistleblower: Cadets would graduate 'no matter how egregiously they violate the law'
YouTube video by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_htPKkOvJD0
about 23 hours ago
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@theonion.com
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U.S. Populace Appoints Designated Survivor
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJi2WlPBTUY
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How Is The Dow - Auto-Tune The News, Wherein Pam Bondi Discovers An Unassailable Riposte That Canno
YouTube video by schmoyoho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q71Xb1Sd86M
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LSAClassOf2000
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To paraphrase Kirk, "How long will it be before all of us simply get in the way?"
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