1/ I’m Till Eckert, a ProPublica reporter. For the past 2 weeks, I’ve been going to the same NY immigration courthouse. Nearly every time, I see ICE agents arresting immigrants. Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away. Thread 👇

Lobbying works! Letter dated Sept 19, from the American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance, four days before this Trump post on Truth Social announcing tariffs on cabinetry kitchencabinetfairtrade.org/wp-content/u... truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...

Today we once again ponder the mystery of why Matt Groening did not originally include Marge in this supportive image to the people of Ukraine and why she was seemingly added later in a different style of drawing

Here's the clip that's the foundation of the false-statements charge in the successful grand-jury indictment of James Comey.

This is very sad for us, but we need to find a new home for Dug because he is struggling in a house with small kids. If you want a smart, lovable hound who enjoys nose work and nose hugs, please let me know. home-home.org/pets/ae50a2b...

Nintendo USA has its first female president!

"The National Joint Terrorism Task Force shall provide regular progress updates to the President through the Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor."

NEW: Neon, an app that pays you to record your calls so your audio can be used to train AI, and already rose to the top #5 free apps on Apple's App Store, has gone offline after a security lapse. We found the app exposed users' phone numbers, call recordings, and text transcripts of those calls.

A new (US) TikTok is one step closer to reality www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2025...

So @rusty.todayintabs.com chose violence today and decided to remind us readers of Klout dot com

My sense, via Susie Wiles, is that the White House is believes TPUSA followers aren't expected to turn into GOP voters; the group was/is more interested in what Kirk endorsed and will not simply fall in line. Hence, the WH ceremonies to engage the nationwide membership in a media blitz...

New Jersey PBS, the state’s only public television station, will shutter next year after suffering “very significant” budget cuts implemented by the Trump administration, the company announced

The more I learn about the modern healthcare system, the more diligient NPs and doctors I come to know, and the more often I see stories about insurance companies denying coverage. I'm so grateful for the medical professionals who work to make sure people are cared for.

"It may also be the first Planned Parenthood affiliate to halt abortion after the Dobbs decision in a state where such care is still legal."

This feels important

“An emotional research team became tearful as they described how data shows the disease was slowed by 75% in patients.” What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...

The Mississippi Museum of Art now owns the only two known portraits of enslaved Mississippians that were painted before the Civil War. "Portrait of Frederick" joins "Portrait of Delia," both hanging in the same museum together for the first time in history.

If my writing about autism does anything, whether it be in my books, my columns or my reported stories, I hope it advances the idea that autistic people are whole human beings as they are with legitimate needs and inner lives that deserve to be told the same as other stories.

Or, as our Canadian friends say, Ratspoutine

I will be the rat czar. I will give each rat a hat and an umbrella. I will give the rats the vote

Yes, someone in a hot dog costume just hand-delivered Councilor Green a hot dog before starting today's council chat on sidewalk vending.

So many crazy details in Ben Terris's story about Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski, who we can confirm are not only dating but running DHS together: nymag.com/intelligence...

I call her the sentinel

The answer may not surprise you! Because it’s yes

It is a funny moment to observe something and think, yes, I also used to take that seriously

Mangrove forests are a tremendous store of carbon, or quick cash if logged. In Indonesia, protecting forests for now and the future is undertaken by indigenous patrols, outpaced by those they seek to stop. The latest feature at @cipolicy.bsky.social internationalpolicy.org/publications...

Always exciting to see a Cardinal

How did the Eagles' offense jolt to life in a comeback win over the Rams? A.J. Brown can tell you. http://dlvr.it/TND8Tv

Looking at RFK's recent moves, including an attack on the hepatitis B vaccine and on painkillers for pregnant women. The common theme: That all children's health problems are due to "bad" mothers. This isn't about making kids healthy. It's misogyny. www.salon.com/2025/09/22/r...

Big News! The Toronto Society of Architects is now doing architecture boat tours! I got to ride along for the first one this weekend. Details at torontosocietyofarchitects.ca/events/

The $8 billion hotel.

+1. It got a shout out on the esteemed @youtubesilike.bsky.social

Wow! How the US labor market has changed - Large drops in shares of farming & blue collar jobs Big increases in shares of professional and service jobs https://conversableeconomist.com/2024/12/12/the-changing-us-labor-market/

People talk about monopolies but they never mention that the most popular breadmaker has proprietary plastic measuring cups and spoons that I have to use and I'm not allowed to use normal measuring cups and spoons. Join my class action lawsuit

"One of her most memorable stories was capturing how poor, rural South African children still walk miles to get to school – yet she reminisced more about getting to know them and their families than taking the photos and video."

Just called cheesy bread "bread cheese" and ya know what, I'm right

Celebrate the grift that keeps on griving

Researchers could study if young people—not just executives talking to shareholders—are pushing AI usage in the workplace. Trouble is universities keep laying off or firing researchers

Record scratch noise

Portland people, you gotta indicate which one you're referring to

“The abortion policy, in theory, is supposed to protect life, and in my case it did the opposite,” Nakagawa said. “It almost led to my children not having a mother.”

"MAGA Christianity is not Christianity in any meaningful sense. It is kitsch Christianity: emotionally loaded symbols stripped of theological depth and deployed as an anxiety management system." cybelecanterel.substack.com/p/lost-in-th...

Smart questionining by @daveweigel.bsky.social which leads to @adamjentleson.bsky.social saying "AIPAC is a group, too." www.semafor.com/article/09/1...

Kimba please go home they need you 😢

First one. Wow

Taking the free bus paid for by locals to an independently-owned coffee neighborhood shop. I hear this is no longer approved among top experts in new york city

"Federal prosecutors ... had uncovered no clear evidence to prove that James had knowingly committed mortgage fraud when she purchased a home in the state in 2023 ... Trump officials pushed U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert to nevertheless bring criminal charges against her, according to sources"

Noted, pass

Is it important that the media can report the news without government censorship? In the United States, 92% say it is important. www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...