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Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 9h

Song of the day. youtu.be/d9Sx9gu66hU?...

Tom Waits - "The Return Of Jackie And Judy"

YouTube video by Tom Waits

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Adoptable Dogs @adoptabledogs.bsky.social · 9h

Focus Pocus 🐕
Baby female Labrador Retriever mix
Adoptable from Save A Life Pet Rescue (Oviedo, FL)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/focus-pocus-78723043/fl/oviedo/save-a-life-pet-rescue-fl668/

Focus Pocus is a Baby Labrador Retriever mix

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RappCatsAdopt @rappcats.bsky.social · 10h

Whisper has been with us 1 week & is already relaxed & friendly as can be. She's very sweet & isn't afraid at all. She is a healthy 7 yo. She'll be available for adoption and up on our website soon!🩷
#cat #cats #adoptdontshop #nova

B&W cat with white paws and 1/2 a black mustache

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12h

Hey, you idiotic propagandists at the New York Post:

God Bless America isn't the national anthem. It's a SHOW TUNE written by Irving Berlin.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 10h

It’s pronounced cyclist.

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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 10h

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A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard

A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 13h

Per CDC source: At internal leadership meeting this afternoon, it was shared that 1,257 people were RIF'd at CDC. Number may not be final. Apparently, chief of staff was unaware that RIFs were going to occur so not clear who is making decisions. (Short 🧵)

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Profolus @profolus.com · 10h

CATURDAY: Euthanasia was considered the only responsible response to H5N1 in domestic cats. New evidence says otherwise. A researcher documented and demonstrated an effective intervention approach to increase survival rates.

Challenging Euthanasia: Report Notes H5N1 Bird Flu Survival in Cats Possible - Profolus

A new report challenges long-standing euthanasia protocols for H5N1 in cats by documenting cases of survival after effective intervention.

www.profolus.com

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 10h

Corporate America will need to deliver strong results to justify the nearly 32% gain the S&P 500 has notched from its April low.

Tariffs and AI Spending in Focus as Traders Brace For Earnings

A record-setting surge in US stocks has traders approaching the start of corporate earnings season with elevated expectations and little patience for companies that don’t meet the bar.

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Adopt a Pet @adoptapet.bsky.social · 11h

This friend is in search of a forever home: Dennis, located in Williston, FL.

Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/dennis-78568969/fl/williston/williston-animal-group-fl445/

Dennis is a Mixed Breed dog, available for adoption in Williston, FL.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 12h

President Trump said on Saturday that he had “identified funds” that would allow the administration to pay members of the military on Oct. 15, even though the government remains shut down and Congress has not approved additional money for the troops.

Trump Says He Will Pay Troops Despite Government Shutdown

The president said he had identified funds even though Congress has not appropriated new money for the military.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 14h

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.

Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas

With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 13h

A member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee praises Putin.

The Trump Cult has driven Republicans mad.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
@RepLuna
X.com
The @NobelPrize commission has LOST all credibility.
@realDonaldTrump has ended 8 wars in 9 months and he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize.
Thank you @KremlinRussia_E for backing
@POTUS!

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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 12h

“When I notice how carefully arranged his hair is and when I watch him adjusting the parting with one finger, I cannot imagine that this man could conceive of such a wicked thing as to destroy the Roman constitution.”

- Cicero, writing of Caesar

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Adoptable Dogs @adoptabledogs.bsky.social · 12h

Winnie 🐾
Adult female Labrador Retriever mix
Adoptable from Kind In The Making (Spring, TX)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/winnie-78720895/pa/grove-city/kind-in-the-making-tx2762/

Winnie is a Adult Labrador Retriever mix described as: Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Loyal and Smart

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 12h

While NYT reports on the triumphant Witkoff/Kushner rally in Israel, WSJ engages in actual journalism by ferreting out how they have used Middle East peacemaking as cover for securing immense sums in private investments from government-connected donors.

Jared Kushner Is Back, and His Imprint Is All Over the Gaza Deal

The man who had sworn off any formal role in President Trump’s second term has been at the center of every decision leading up to the breakthrough agreement between Israel and Hamas.

www.wsj.com

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Jonathan V. Last @jvl.bsky.social · 1d

This piece about Bari Weiss is devastating because it's relentlessly fair. DO NOT MISS. www.thebulwark.com/p/bari-weiss...

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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 13h

Awwww…

“Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in Father of the Bride, First Wives Club and More, Dies at 79”

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Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The Oscar award-winning actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' ...

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Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 16h

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 16h

On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 1d

Trump said he deserved a cut for brokering the TikTok deal, and at once there was agreement that his son Baron would have a top executive slot... though he hasn't asked for it, and has no apparent qualifications to hold it. This is how Trump 2.0 works. www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025...

Barron Trump tipped for top TikTok job

US president’s 19-year-old son could be appointed to the app’s board

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 15h

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What to know about National Guard deployments in Memphis and other cities

National Guard troops have started patrolling in Memphis, Tennessee. At least nine National Guard troops began their patrol Friday at a store and tourist center in Memphis.

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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 21h

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Sam Litzinger @samlitzinger.bsky.social · 16h

This is a really, really illuminating interview.

Try to imagine Trump (or pretty much any other politician) doing it.

Chris Sprigman @cjsprigman.bsky.social · 16h

I have many friends in NYC who have questions, and some fear, about what appears to be the likelihood that NYC voters will elect Zohran Mamdani as our next mayor. I ask those friends to watch this linterview of Mamdani by the New Yorker's David Remnick. 1/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbq7...

Zohran Mamdani Says He's Ready for Donald Trump | The New Yorker Interview

YouTube video by The New Yorker

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Chris Sprigman @cjsprigman.bsky.social · 16h

I have many friends in NYC who have questions, and some fear, about what appears to be the likelihood that NYC voters will elect Zohran Mamdani as our next mayor. I ask those friends to watch this linterview of Mamdani by the New Yorker's David Remnick. 1/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbq7...

Zohran Mamdani Says He's Ready for Donald Trump | The New Yorker Interview

YouTube video by The New Yorker

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