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Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 12m

Please stop saying there’s peace and a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza because there is NO ceasefire from Israel! Yeah, Cramp did absolutely NOTHING as usual.

Israel continues to attack Gaza as Palestinians celebrate ceasefire deal; Trump to visit Jerusalem on Monday

Israeli military on Thursday continued attacks on the Gaza Strip, with just hours for the initial phase of a ceasefire deal agreed upon by both Israel and Hamas

www.newindianexpress.com

Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 17m

Awww, I loved #PleaseDontDestroy ‘s sketches on #SNL! I’m going to miss their work.

‘SNL’: Please Don’t Destroy Sketches Ending as John Higgins Leaves Show

Ben Marshall has joined the show’s cast, and Martin Herlihy will continue as a writer.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 47m

Did you order something overseas, and it’s getting shipped to the US via UPS? Too bad. It’s going in the TRASH! Thanks, Cramp, for causing this mess!

UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems

Shifting Trump tariffs have created a nightmare for UPS, as thousands of packages from overseas pile up at its hubs while they await customs clearance.

www.cnbc.com

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kat, ghost of helenruthsghost @chaoskat.bsky.social · 5h

Salvation Army seen feeding ICE today. For anyone who doesn't already know about their bigotry, here is more, No need to give them your money this Christmas, or ever.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 6h

It’s dinner time for the police. Appears to be pizza from a Salvation Army van.

Broadview’s “free speech” curfew starts soon, at 6pm.

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Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 1h

Another new free #DetectiveConan movie is up! I haven’t seen this dub yet since it wasn’t released on Blu-Ray.

Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear | Eng Sub

YouTube video by Anime! on TMS Official Channel

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 1d

My first thought was “wow I hope this guy didn’t give out his name because he could absolutely be charged” and yup, he is correct to stay anonymous.

This man’s account is shocking. His neighbors’ situation is shocking. The entire Chicago raid is shocking.

On the other side was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for his help.
"I wasn't planning on letting her stay, but I didn't know what the hell was going on," the man said of his Venezuelan migrant neighbors. But he quickly relented. The little girl was inconsolable and hid under his bed.
"I didn't want them to take her," said the man, who didn't want to be named because he fears he'll be targeted by federal authorities for his actions.
"I gave her my bedroom, and I just told her,
'Just stay there. Don't open, don't, shh, just stay quiet," he recalled telling the mom and daughter as he choked back tears.

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Dean Devlin @electricentertainment.com · 8h

This is beyond sad. I knew her because she was in a film my father produced. Over the years she was always so kind to me whenever I ran into her. We lost a giant today. Rest in peace, Ms Keaton.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...

Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning ‘Annie Hall’ Star, Dies at 79

Diane Keaton, who starred in "Annie Hall," has died. She was 79.

variety.com

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Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 1d

I really wanted to ask if this realtor would do this if Mom were WHITE? This is beyond discrimination here! I’m calling the condo office on Monday about this realtor’s behavior toward Mom! She should have her license revoked for treating a potential client like this!

Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 1d

The realtor then asks my Mom the question AGAIN later today! She already asked Mom this 3 TIMES now! We’re both UPSET by her constant query about Mom’s citizenship! I volunteered to text her back an ANGRY reply saying her query made us uncomfortable, and Mom will find someone else. ->

Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 1d

Talk about racism, my Mom is trying to sell my sister’s old condo. The condo owner recommended a realtor. First question to my Mom is if she’s a US citizen? Mom has NEVER been asked this question when she bought the property or any other property. ->

Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 1d

Israel continues their attacks and bombing despite the ceasefire, as usual!

NPR visits the Lebanon border, where Israel has continued attacks despite ceasefire

NPR visits villages along the Lebanese-Syrian border where Israel has continued demolitions and attacks despite a ceasefire last year.

www.npr.org

Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 1d

Cramp threatens to CANCEL the 2028 elections by creating a fake crisis to keep himself in power!

Is Donald Trump preparing to cancel 2028 presidential election by manufacturing a crisis? Here's what we know

Rep. Dan Goldman has raised concerns that Donald Trump may be laying the groundwork to cancel the 2028 election by manufacturing a national crisis. Following a speech to top U.S. generals, Goldman war...

www.indiatimes.com

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Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 1d

So EVIL!!! It’s YOUR fault! Stop punishing government workers for YOUR incompetence! I know it’s just another excuse to kill federal government. You basically turned a working government into a nightmare for your own political gain! You’re also KILLING the global economy!

Firings of federal workers underway as government shutdown drags on, Trump budget chief announces | CNN Politics

The Trump administration has begun firing federal workers, the White House’s budget chief announced Friday, as Republicans look to maximize pressure on the Democratic Party more than a week into the g...

www.cnn.com

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Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 1d

Watch #StephenColbert on the season premiere of #Elsbeth this Sunday, Oct 12, on CBS!

Stephen Colbert’s ‘Elsbeth’ debut teases the return of a fan-favorite — with a risk of heartbreak

CBS drops a new sneak peek that may hold the key to one of 'Elsbeth's most anticipated comebacks.

meaww.com

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Jess Hickman @jesstures.bsky.social · 2d

www.axios.com/2025/10/09/d...

Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official

Dominion is one of the biggest election equipment providers and was used by 27 states during the 2024 election.

www.axios.com

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Pia Guerra @piaguerra.bsky.social · 1d

A latina fighting for democracy in Venezuela wins the Nobel Peace Prize. Get ready for whole new shades of orange today.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 1d

Oh my god! His wife posted backlash against her husband’s firing as well as a mock toward the victim, Leah Lewis. If you’re escorted off CBS’ set and actually FIRED after an investigation, something definitely happened. #Matlock

What David Del Rio’s Firing Means for ‘Matlock’ Season 2 and Why It Matters

The series regular was reportedly escorted off set on Thursday.

www.cosmopolitan.com

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Gene Ha @geneha.com · 1d

Thursday's court order prohibiting this:

[Federal Agents]… are temporarily ENJOINED… from: a. Dispersing, arresting… or using physical force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist, unless [Federal Agents] have probable cause…https://is.gd/SXG01T/CtOrder

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Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 2d

NO, Cramp will NOT win the Nobel Peace Prize! Anyone who is STARTING wars across the world along with helping Israel commit GENOCIDE does NOT deserve it! you’re DELUSIONAL if he think he should!

Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 2d

Ooo, preliminaries are up for the Kickstarter including the artwork by @silvaniart.bsky.social! #TheDisneyAfternoon #DuckTales #ChipNDaleRescueRangers #TaleSpin #Gargoyles #DarkwingDuck #GoofTroop

Coming soon: The Disney Afternoon REWIND

Relive Disney Afternoons on your tabletop! 38 playable characters, 6 complete board games, 1 gameplay system, endless action!

www.kickstarter.com

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Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 2d

I’m FRAZZLED! I have to keep track of my appointments and my parents appointments. I lost track of my own appointment I had today, which I totally MISSED 😢! Now I can’t see her until December! Too many appointments to remember! Even my phone calendar is bursting at the seams!

Sonia Lai @solai.bsky.social · 2d

Posted by Jermaine Fowler @thehumanityarchive.

FYI. America has had 10 government shutdowns since 1976. No other developed democracy does this. They keep operating at last year’s funding until deals are reached. But here, a shutdown stops child nutrition services and furloughs food inspectors while ICE keeps running, prisons stay full, wars keep going, debt gets collected, and Congress never misses their $174,000 salaries with complimentary gym memberships. They don’t close the whole government. They close the parts that help you and keep the parts that serve power.

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The Ricochet Kid @thericochetkid.bsky.social · 2d

I wonder why they're so far behind? Gee, could it be an agency that was already underfunded and understaffed, suffered a critical blow this year when a whole bunch of employees were fired or demoralized so badly they quit or took early retirement?

Citizens' Climate Lobby @cclusa.org · 3d

The U.S. Forest Service has treated about 4 million fewer acres than this time last year. We're way behind on thinning, prescribed fire, and related actions.

www.eenews.net/articles/shr...

Shrinking Forest Service falls behind on wildfire prevention

"Operational challenges" have hampered the use of prescribed fire to reduce potential wildfire fuel, according to Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz.

www.eenews.net

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Gene Ha @geneha.com · 2d

ICE loses big in court. Federal judge Sara Ellis will issue a plain language restraining order against ICE across N Illinois to stop e.g. shooting pepper balls in the face of reporters reporting, and peaceful protesters like priests praying. Via Dave Byrnes reporting for @unraveledpress.com

Screenshot of part of David Byrnes’ Bsky thread:

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social
Ellis shoots that down. Any restraining order she grants won't be limited to the Broadview ICE facility.

"Given the record before me... these issues are not limited to Broadview," she says.

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social
Ellis rules that the plaintiffs have standing for their case. She cites the "ongoing and sustained record of conduct" by federal agents gathered over the last month.

She further finds the plaintiffs have plausibly shown feds have "frustrated" efforts to "protect journalist safety."

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social
Ellis highlights the attacks Reverend David Black has suffered at the Broadview facility, finding plaintiffs have sufficiently alleged that the feds' use of force against praying people "substantially burdens their excercise of religion."

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