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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 12h

We were just denied entrance to the Broadview ICE facility in Illinois.

WHAT is the Trump Administration hiding?

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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 7h

A Chicago TV journalist was pushed to ground and arrested during an ICE raid. Witnesses call arrest of Debbie Brockman by masked agents ‘absolutely horrifying’ www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Chicago TV journalist pushed to ground and arrested during Ice raid

Witnesses call arrest of video editor Debbie Brockman, a US citizen, by masked federal agents, ‘absolutely horrifying’

www.theguardian.com

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 9h

I like how the news will be like “while the President claiming Portland was ruled by a giant skeleton named Mr Nibbles is not strictly true, it does speak to the anxiety of many Americans”

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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 9h

The Chesapeake Bay Program Reaches a Crossroads baltimorebeat.com/the-chesapea...

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G Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris.com · 21h

A majority of adults oppose Trump’s use of the National Guard in America cities www.gelliottmorris.com/p/a-majority...

A majority of Americans oppose Trump sending the National Guard to Democratic-run cities

The president is defying the will of the people, federal judges, and the Constitution

www.gelliottmorris.com

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Scoiattolo @offline.mountainherder.xyz · 11h

The frogs have landed in Chicago! (2025)

YOU ARE NOT

ALONE IN THIS

ABYSSAL DARKNESS.

I AM HERE, AND WE

SHALL FACE THE

CHASM AS

BROTHERS.

Here comes that fellow
"My goodness, how do you do?"

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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 11h

I'm sparking debate with my claim that Stephen Miller is the result of cross-breeding a stick figure and a bedbug, but scientists say the evidence is lacking.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 12h

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sparking debate with claims linking circumcision and Tylenol to autism, but scientists say the evidence is lacking.

Here’s what the science actually says:

RFK Jr. linked circumcision and Tylenol to autism. Here’s what scientists say.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparks debate with claims linking circumcision and Tylenol to autism, but scientists say the evidence is lacking.

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Camden @camdenluxford.bsky.social · 19h

Lord grant me one (1) tech startup that aspires to meet an actual human want/need

Dr Space Junk (Alice Gorman) @drspacejunk.bsky.social · 23h

Do we really want 250,000 mirrored satellites in Low Earth Orbit? Hasn't the Starlink megaconstellation already done enough damage?
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A US startup plans to deliver ‘sunlight on demand’ after dark. Can it work – and would we want it to?

Satellites beaming sunlight down to Earth sound like science fiction – and they have astronomers very worried.

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darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 11h

also a sign of how far trump has checked out-there is zero chance in the old days he would countenance anyone else taking credit, even in a slip of the tongue

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 11h

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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Chris “BOO! 👻 DISASTER! WHAT A SCARY IDEA 🎃!” Dobbertean @bracketdobber.net · 11h

There is a better chance of me marrying my Bluesky crush than there is of finding evidence of this call.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h

Trump: "The person who actually got the Nobel Prize called today, called me, and said 'I'm accepting this in honor of you, because you really deserved it.' A really nice thing to do. I didn't say 'Then give it to me, though.'"

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Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 1d

there’s this weird idea a lot of people seem to have about how all of us writers and artists must secretly want to use AI and are merely resisting temptation for ethical reasons, and like, no, it’s not hard for me to resist drinking the bowl of Piss With Glass In It actually

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Rupert Stubbs @rupertstubbs.bsky.social · 13h

More weight to @garius.bsky.social ‘s idea that McCartney’s The Frog Chorus (“We All Stand Together”) is the perfect anti-authoritarian protest song…

Reverend Jesus "H" Christ @reverendjesus.com · 20h

Blessed are the frogs, for they keep making authoritarians look incredibly stupid

Three persons in inflatable frog costumes. One of them is holding a nicely painted sign with two little cartoon frogs holding hands, below the text "FROGS TOGETHER STRONG"

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 13h

Calling bullshit

CJ Ciaramella @cjciaramella.bsky.social · 13h

UPDATE: In emailed statement to me / @reason.com, DHS alleges that WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman "threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer."

Screencap of email from DHS public affairs: Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin:

“U.S. Border Patrol was conducting immigration enforcement operations and when several violent agitators used their vehicles to block in agents in an effort to impede and assault federal officers. In fear of public safety and of law enforcement, officers used their service vehicle to strike a suspect’s vehicle and create an opening. As agents were driving, Deborah Brockman, a U.S. citizen, threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer.

“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of illegal aliens violently resisting arrest and agitators and criminals ramming cars into our law enforcement officers. These attacks highlight the dangers our law enforcement officers face daily—all while receiving no pay thanks to the Democrats’ government shutdown.”

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BmoreCityDOT @bmorecitydot.bsky.social · 13h

2025 Baltimore Running Festival: Lane and road closures set

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Drivers should prepare for major road closures, lane restrictions and parking bans throughout Baltimore on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the 25th annual Baltimore Running Festival.

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Evan Hurst @evanhurst.substack.com · 13h

Trump And RFK Jr. Can Tell If Kids Are Autistic Just By Looking At Their Dicks

Not shedding that 'these people are fucking perverts' reputation anytime soon.

www.wonkette.com/p/trump-and-...

Trump And RFK Jr. Can Tell If Kids Are Autistic Just By Looking At Their Dicks

Not shedding that 'these people are fucking perverts' reputation anytime soon.

www.wonkette.com

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David Malakoff @davidmalakoff.bsky.social · 13h

Great story from one of our wonderful photo editors at Science, Charles Borst: What’s it like to tell someone she won a Nobel Prize? | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

What’s it like to tell someone she won a Nobel Prize?

Science chats with photographer Lindsey Wasson, who captured how Nobel winner Mary Brunkow reacted to life-changing news

www.science.org

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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 13h

After Baltimore harbor’s ‘heart attack,’ some remain optimistic

It looks bad and smells worse, but some say Baltimore harbor is improving

Hardly anyone who’s visited the Baltimore harbor in recent weeks has come away feeling that the urban waterway is well.

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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.bsky.social · 13h

This isn't legal.

And yet these fuckers are doing it anyway, knowing that by the time Congress and the courts* intervene it won't matter because the damage will have been done.

How can you do this to your country?

*not the Supreme Court, obv

SpacePolicyOnline @spacepolicyonline.bsky.social · 13h

OMB Director Russell Vought says the government layoffs -- Reductions in Force (RIFs) -- that the White House has been threatening if Congress doesn't vote to reopen the government have begun.
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David Malakoff @davidmalakoff.bsky.social · 13h

“It feels like getting hit by a car right after you’ve barely survived a train wreck.” As U.S. shutdown drags on, ‘it’s just one blow after another’ | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

As U.S. shutdown drags on, ‘it’s just one blow after another’

Federal researchers confront growing uncertainty about future

www.science.org

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Alex Wellerstein @wellerstein.bsky.social · 13h

This took longer to put together than I thought it would, but I finally wrote up a long post on the inventories of highly-enriched uranium and separated plutonium produced during the Manhattan Project. I think I have the exact-ish numbers, finally... blog.nuclearsecrecy.com/2025/10/10/m...

Manhattan Project fissile material inventories

Reconstructing the quantities of enriched uranium and plutonium produced during the Manhattan Project.

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Robert Loerzel @robertloerzel.bsky.social · 15h

"Once Brockman was handcuffed and placed in the van, the agents pulled out, clipping the rear bumper off of a stopped car partially blocking their path and speeding away past an approaching elongated CTA bus and through the busy intersection."

Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 15h

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

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Dan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News @froomkin.bsky.social · 15h

Outrageous -- and apparently in blatant violation of yesterday's ruling protecting protesters and journalists from this kind of shit. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/10/w...

WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · 14h

WGN - that's the iconic channel that used to be part of the basic cable package back in the day and enabled us to watch Chicago Cubs anchored by Ryan Sandberg, Andre Dawson, Greg Maddux - w/ broadcasts from Steve Stone and Harry Caray.

They are going after the staff of that WGN. 👀

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 14h

“.. WGN is aware of this situation, and we are actively gathering the facts related to it,” the station said in a statement.

@chicagotribune.com
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/10/w...

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 14h

Immigrant scientists make a massive contribution wherever they go

More than 30% of this century’s science Nobel prizewinners immigrated

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

More than 30% of this century’s science Nobel prizewinners immigrated: see their journeys

The most common destination for eventual Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry and medicine since 2000 is the United States, Nature has found.

www.nature.com

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Sarah Tuttle @niais.bsky.social · 14h

Are you someone who is interested in astronomy graduate school? This is a list of many/most departments and their expectations for admissions this year. Please feel free to spread it far and wide. If you are doing admissions and you'd like to update your entry, reach out as per the form!

US Astronomy Graduate Admissions, AY 2025-2026

docs.google.com

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