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Alice Bennett but scarier @aliceponderland.bsky.social · 17h

Unfortunate incident at a police display thing where the cadaver dog was doing a demonstration and instead of being interested in the fake scent was absolutely focused on a mortified teenage girl on her period.

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👻madeline boOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 17h

I wonder what dogs think about periods. obviously they can smell the blood but they clearly know we aren’t dying so like

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The Herd House @theherdhouse.bsky.social · 12h

Sometimes animals do not get along and it’s safer to separate them than force a relationship. Welcome back Nezuka.
Nezzy: TIME TO CRIME?

Nezuko is a calico tabby. True she’s a bit confused but she did snuggle me.

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Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 28m

It is laughable to think that you can neuter the far right with minor tweaks like this.

How many Conservative or Reform supporters even know that immigrants have to pass a language test? They object to immigration on emotional grounds, not because they have dry objections to eligibility criteria.

To ensure graduates contribute effectively to the economy, the maximum post-study stay will be reduced to 18 months from the current 2 years for most from 1 January 2027. It comes after data clearly showed that many holders had not transitioned into graduate-level employment as intended.
Finance requirements for student visas will also be increased for the 2025 to 2026 academic year, meaning foreign students will have to demonstrate they have sufficient funds to support themselves.

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 28m

NATO is hunting for ways to plug holes in its vulnerable air defenses in response to growing incursions by swarms of drones and Russian jets brazenly entering its skies.

NATO scrambles to fix ‘patchwork’ air defenses as Putin lurks

Mounting drone incursions are sparking a debate on national rules that some see as limiting NATO’s top military officer.

www.politico.eu

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 13h

Krissy in her happy place, i.e., Camp Krissy, this afternoon.

(and for those of you going "What? Camp Krissy? What?": whatever.scalzi.com/2025/04/30/w...)

Krissy smiling at the camera with a whole bunch of trees behind her

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JunkboxJim @junkboxjim.bsky.social · 25m

Nothing at all suspicious about this bunch.
Kensington Metro Park, MI
Oct 15, 2023

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 13h

NO. It's fundamentally inappropriate for the @dscc.bsky.social to form a fundraising committee with Janet Mills. What happened to staying OUT of the primaries?

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Norah 🦋 Mami’s Small But She is Mighty 🔥 @thenoraheffect.bsky.social · 14h

I am speechless, STUNNED and so sad 🥺

Soul Legend D'Angelo, 51, Dies After Private Battle with Pancreatic Cancer

Neo-soul legend and "Brown Sugar" singer D'Angelo has died at the age of 51 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, a source confirms to PEOPLE.

people.com

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 11h

Those of us living with complex chronic illness have been screaming about eugenics since the “rush back to normal”.

Once people heard that Covid was “only a risk to the vulnerable” they couldn’t wait to drop precautions.

That’s eugenics.

The vulnerable matter too.

Also, it’s a risk to everyone

Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 11h

It’s really disheartening to see people who admit this regime is doing eugenics fail to understand the ways in which chronically ill, disabled, and immunocompromised people are just absolutely fucked by Long Covid

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Josie and Chance @josie-and-chance.bsky.social · 14h

A little overcast for our walk this morning, but we still love the cooler weather. And happy belated Thanksgiving to all our Canadian frens. We hope you all had a terrific holiday and long weekend.🐶❤️
🇨🇦🍗 #dogsofbluesky #rescuedogs #pitbulls

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 10h

I pledge to sext only with adult humans, moreover my sexting will be artisanal, small batch and produced under the highest ethical production standards, that said, some images may be edited to increase contrast, correct lens distortion and heighten curb appeal

The Verge @theverge.com · 13h

Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon sext with verified adults

ChatGPT is about to get flirty.

buff.ly

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Lola Patolla @lolapatolla.bsky.social · 15h

Pals!!!
Pop up @JohnHeim @RescueCoop fundraiser!!!
Pile of Pups Print!!!
$50 donation with half going to rescue/half to artist!!!
Makes a supa gift!!!
Only 6 available!!!
Donation link and add address in comments to order ❤️
rescuecoop.org/donate

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 10h

This is a fantastic article I encourage everyone to read.

The damaging effects of COVID on our immune system are not up for debate.

It’s not hypothetical.

And it’s not limited to “only the vulnerable”.

This is why many of us mask. Respirators like an N95 do a great job preventing covid.

Dr. Jen Irwin @drjenirwin.bsky.social · 12h

‘While SARS-CoV-2 does not cause HIV/AIDS, its ability to induce immune dysfunction—including T cell depletion & dysfunction, increased susceptibility to infection incl opportunistic, accelerated bio aging, neurological, & systemic damage provide parallels... .’
www.ajpmfocus.org/article/S277...

COVID-19 is “Airborne AIDS”: provocative oversimplification, emerging science, or something in between?

COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 is often compared to other pandemics for its societal and global health impact, with some commentators drawing parallels to HIV/AIDS due to the immune dysfunction caused ...

www.ajpmfocus.org

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 10h

Over 1,500 measles cases have been reported in 42 states — a 500% increase from 2024 and the highest count in more than 30 years.
www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 4h

AZ AG Mayes: If I have to, I’ll take Speaker Johnson to court. There's no legitimate reason for him to refuse to swear her in right now. And it's not fair for Mike Johnson to be holding the state of Arizona hostage because he doesn't want to release the Epstein files.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 10h

It's a no-brainer that her appointment is invalid. So the question becomes, is the indictment (on she was the only lawyer signatory) invalid as a result—and, if so, is it too late for the Trump DOJ to remedy that problem, given that the statute of limitations ran on Sept. 30.

Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 16h

James Comey formally notifies the court of his intent to try to disqualify Trump’s lawyer Lindsey Halligan as unlawfully appointed.

The motion cites rulings DQ-ing two other Trump top prosecutors: Sigal Chattah and Alina Habba.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 9h

“What’s the benefit for 🇺🇸 in sending $20 BILLION to Argentina?”🤔

Trump says he just really likes their philosophy and will only send the $20 Billion if his pal Milei wins.

Imagine not being able to see this blatant corruption for what it is. (While our farmers struggle)

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Ida Olson 🌱 Little Eden Pottery @idaolson.bsky.social · 4h

I’ve had a really difficult month but this girl is relentlessly sweet. Ophelia had a rough start in life but she’s just so happy to be included in everything.

Ophelia, a one year old akbash puppy rescue dog, gazing into the camera.

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 19m

Internal EU spats don’t get much bigger than the Commission facing allegations from the Parliament that it broke its own rules when it unfroze funding to Hungary in December 2023.

EU airs dirty laundry in public as Parliament fights Commission in court

The case, which focuses on the unfreezing of funds to Hungary, raises questions about the function of the EU budget, lawyers say.

www.politico.eu

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Dollyanna @my2centsay.bsky.social · 19h

www.ksdk.com/article/news...

MISSOURI: VOTE NO ON DATA CENTERS.

THEY ROB ENTIRE COMMUNITIES OF ELECTRICITY AND WATER.

SHOW UP TO CITY ZONING MEETINGS THAT APPROVE THEM.

TELL YOUR CITY: NO DATA CENTERS.

Ameren cut off nearly 15,000 Missourians from electricity in September as data centers threaten to raise prices more

Data centers are projected to raise electricity prices even more, as current prices are already unaffordable for thousands of families across the state.

www.ksdk.com

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 9h

A new California law will effectively ban officers from questioning the families of people killed by police before alerting them to the news of their loved one's death.

This practice was popularized by Lexipol, the nation’s largest developer of law enforcement policy manuals. 🧵

California cops can no longer conceal police killings while interrogating loved ones for dirt

A Reveal investigation helped spark a crackdown on a disturbing, widespread practice.

www.motherjones.com

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 13h

Sadists. Truly sick people.

ICE is thoroughly un-American.

Don't you want to know—as I do—how many of these armed, masked, warrantless, insignia-less, nameless, essentially untrained Big Government goons are Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, Three Percenters and other J6 runoff? apnews.com/article/immi...

ICE's use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportations.

apnews.com

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Noel Casler Comedy @noelcaslercomedy.bsky.social · 13h

The ‘Peace President’ killed six more people off the coast of Venezuela this morning. We have no evidence other than his word that they were a threat to anyone, anywhere and also release the Epstein files. Thank you for your attention in this matter!

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Geneawac @genwacc.bsky.social · 16h

There must be a whole battalion of republicans and their donors in those files. Not counting the fact that their orange demented felon cult leader is most likely one of the main ones.

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