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Kevin Faris @kevinwfaris.bsky.social · 7h

#GoCubsGo

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Chicago Cubs @cubsbot.bsky.social · 10h

No doubter from Happer!

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

The apostolic exhortation is Pope Leo's first since his election in May. n.pr/3VWUvEJ

Pope Leo says faith and love for migrants are connected

In his first major document as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo urges nations and believers to care for the poorest in society.

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Bleacher Nation @bleachernation.bsky.social · 1d

THE CHICAGO CUBS ARE STILL ALIIIIIVVVVVEEEEE!!!!! #FlyTheW

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Kevin Faris @kevinwfaris.bsky.social · 1d

James Franklin is on the list, so PSU fans might say yes.

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Kevin Faris @kevinwfaris.bsky.social · 1d

Had to read this twice before I realized it wasn’t about @shutdownfullcast.bsky.social

Or is it? #PTKU #RTDB

𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 2d

The shutdown isn’t just about healthcare - it’s also about Congress reining in the president. We’re going to have a fight, so let’s have it now.

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Sarah Posner @sarahposner.bsky.social · 1d

Local El Paso coverage has much more detail on the package of information presented to Pope Leo, including the video:

"Together, let us be a church that refuses to abandon our people, one that walks in faith, justice, and love"

elpasomatters.org/2025/10/08/e...

In Vatican meeting with El Pasoans, Pope Leo XIV offers support to migrants facing deportation - El Paso Matters

During a Vatican meeting, Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with migrants after hearing firsthand accounts gathered by El Paso’s Hope Border Institute and La Mujer Obrera about the human toll of U.S. ...

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Pat Bagley @bagleycartoons.bsky.social · 2d

Thugs

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 2d

A look at how each UK basketball player fared at the team’s Pro Day event, with injury updates on Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh.

Kentucky basketball Pro Day: 10 things we learned from the Wildcats’ practice

A look at how each UK basketball player fared at the team’s Pro Day event, with injury updates on Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh.

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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 2d

Reuters photographer Jonathan Ernst noticed that Bondi flipped open a file during the Senate hearing and he zoomed in.

Inside were her crib notes for attacking the senators.

The GOP now practicing Cliff's Notes Fascism

In other words, under oath Bondi was purely a performance.

Bondi senate hearing had a folder full of notes for attacking the senators

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Kevin Faris @kevinwfaris.bsky.social · 2d

I feel like that’s close enough. Just find it interesting.

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Kevin Faris @kevinwfaris.bsky.social · 2d

I also just noticed they are all military? Is that right?

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Councilwoman Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 3d

No.

Politico @politico.com · 3d

Amy McGrath has announced a second bid for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat.

McGrath announces second bid for McConnell’s Senate seat

The retired fighter pilot said she is “battle-tested and ready to fight.”

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Country Universe @countryuniverse.net · 4d

From the top, yet again:

No one here wants this. At all.

She is *unelectable* here and is a complete waste of time, money, and attention.

Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 4d

“This is a different race, it’s a different year, it’s a midterm,” McGrath said, comparing 2026 to her 2020 run for U.S. Senate.

‘Battle-tested’ Amy McGrath launches second Kentucky U.S. Senate bid

“This is a different race, it’s a different year, it’s a midterm,” McGrath said, comparing 2026 to her 2020 run for U.S. Senate.

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Kevin Faris @kevinwfaris.bsky.social · 4d

The boys are BACK!

No Dunks @nodunksinc.bsky.social · 4d

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Kevin Faris @kevinwfaris.bsky.social · 4d

I think most Dems in KY would agree with me, out of state Dems/Lins- please do not donate any money to this candidate. She has proven effective at sucking up donations and losing big. Do not waste your money.

Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 4d

“This is a different race, it’s a different year, it’s a midterm,” McGrath said, comparing 2026 to her 2020 run for U.S. Senate.

‘Battle-tested’ Amy McGrath launches second Kentucky U.S. Senate bid

“This is a different race, it’s a different year, it’s a midterm,” McGrath said, comparing 2026 to her 2020 run for U.S. Senate.

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 5d

Violent thugs are terrorizing Americans and they were sent by the White House.

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Joshua McElwee @joshmcelwee.org · 5d

Pope Leo urged the world's 1.4 billion Catholics on Sunday to care for immigrants, pressing ahead with a message of welcome for migrants days after criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's hard-line anti-immigration policies. For @reuters.com:

Pope Leo, after Trump critique, urges Catholics to help immigrants

Pope Leo urged the world's 1.4 billion Catholics on Sunday to care for immigrants, pressing ahead with a message of welcome for migrants days after criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's hard-line anti-immigration policies.

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Kevin Faris @kevinwfaris.bsky.social · 5d

Agree 1000%

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Kevin Faris @kevinwfaris.bsky.social · 5d

There’s a second part to the buyout- contract stipulates it must be paid within 60 days of his termination.

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Kevin Faris @kevinwfaris.bsky.social · 5d

Between the Cats and the Cubs my Saturday afternoon sports have gone pretty, pretty poorly.

Kevin Faris @kevinwfaris.bsky.social · 5d

Brutal start for the Cubs. I wasn’t a fan of starting Boyd and now we are in a big hole and gonna have to burn a lot of bullpen arms.

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BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL @edsbs.bsky.social · 5d

My professional opinion is that Kentucky is butt

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Kevin Faris @kevinwfaris.bsky.social · 5d

Stoops and UK down 14 and you can officially mark this game as over. The UGA losing streak continues, the SEC losing streak continues, the P4 losing streak continues. Go CAYTS?

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Downtown Brandi Frown 😾 @itsthebrandi.bsky.social · 6d

The LA Public Library research librarian explaining what is going on with Charli and Taylor is outstanding work

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