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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 6h

As the W.N.B.A.’s profile has grown, so has the gap between the athletes driving that value and the league in which they play. Louisa Thomas writes about how players are fighting for the future of women’s basketball.

The Fight for the Future of Women’s Basketball

The W.N.B.A. star Napheesa Collier’s blistering critique of the league has brought it to a turning point.

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viejo gambler @viejogambler.bsky.social · 13h

Why won't he release the Epstein files? 🤔

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

FOX: You said last week that you would swear in Grijalva whenever she wants. She has written a letter to your office. You have not sworn her in. Doesn't your resistance add fuel to the fire that this is about Epstein?

MIKE JOHNSON: No. This is another partisan manufactured thing

viejo gambler @viejogambler.bsky.social · 14h

I would go to Pomona to watch them run. I bet one once, wins the race, throws the jockey, and then evades the outriders by, first going to the right fence and ducking the laso and then the left fence, continually. I was with a, now well known trainer and we couldn't stop laughing.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 15h

Who’s Eating the Tariffs?

(via Goldman) @scottlincicome.bsky.social

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viejo gambler @viejogambler.bsky.social · 14h

When you handicap a mule race the thing that always stood out to me is that many athletes had as their sire N/A. Mule races were great! Really, really fun!

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Men in Blazers Media Network @meninblazers.bsky.social · 1d

The Faroe Islands locker room was quite rightly hyped after the territory of just 55,000 people stunned the Czech Republic 2-1 🥳

It’s their third straight World Cup win, arguably the biggest in their history, and leaves the Faroes one point off a World Cup play-off spot. Truly remarkable 🇫🇴

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Ivan the K ™☑️ @ivanthek.bsky.social · 16h

Which president’s administration would have approved this? 🤔

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

FOX: You said last week that you would swear in Grijalva whenever she wants. She has written a letter to your office. You have not sworn her in. Doesn't your resistance add fuel to the fire that this is about Epstein?

MIKE JOHNSON: No. This is another partisan manufactured thing

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 16h

“.. The direct U.S. bet on Argentina is exposing the Trump administration to criticism of a bailout .. ‘subsidizing a foreign country’ to bolster a Trump ally and benefit wealthy investors.”

@politico.com
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 1d

gene kelly is antifa

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viejo gambler @viejogambler.bsky.social · 18h

The long life of the Naked Mole Rat unlocked...
phys.org/news/2025-10...

DNA repair mechanisms help explain why naked mole-rats live a long life

Naked mole-rats are one of nature's most extraordinary creatures. These burrowing rodents can live for up to 37 years, around ten times longer than relatives of a similar size. But what is the secret ...

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viejo gambler @viejogambler.bsky.social · 18h

Another troubled trucking company closes down, no bankruptcy share.google/MhZGnDyd6Ztr...

Another troubled trucking company closes down, no bankruptcy

The trucking and logistics sector has faced economic challenges and financial distress over the last three years, with 1,000s of shipping companies shutting down operations permanently and going out o...

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 19h

“.. Look no further than the automotive industry for the latest indication of a potential “K-Shaped” economy for U.S. consumers.”

@cnbc.com @mikewayland.bsky.social
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/13/n...

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viejo gambler @viejogambler.bsky.social · 20h

Naked Bike Riders Protest in Portland.
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Naked bike riders demonstrate against federal troops in 'quintessentially Portland' protest

Protesters are pedaling through Portland's streets wearing nothing or close to it to rally against the Trump administration.

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viejo gambler @viejogambler.bsky.social · 20h

Australian Mining Stocks Rise...
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Australian Mining Stocks Rise As Trump Eyes Rare Earth Projects | OilPrice.com

The Trump Administration's interest in US-based rare earth projects by Australian miners is causing their stocks to surge as the US aims to secure its critical mineral supply chain and reduce dependen...

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viejo gambler @viejogambler.bsky.social · 20h

Trump's Takeover of Canadian Rare Earth Miners Raises Major Concerns.
oilprice.com/Metals/Commo...

Trump’s Takeover Of Canadian Rare Earths Miners Raises Major Concerns | OilPrice.com

Washington doubles down on critical minerals, with the Trump administration buying stakes in companies like Trilogy Metals, MP Materials, and Lithium Americas.

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viejo gambler @viejogambler.bsky.social · 20h

U.S. consumers bearing more than half the cost of tariffs so far, Goldman Sachs says share.google/5BeGeC6PGJ3y...

U.S. consumers bearing more than half the cost of tariffs so far, Goldman Sachs says

The findings suggest U.S. consumers will continue to struggle with high prices — something Trump had promised to address in the run-up to his re-election.

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viejo gambler @viejogambler.bsky.social · 20h

Tales From the Crypto
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How Crypto Became a Trump Trade

It’s primarily a vehicle for crony capitalism now

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 20h

JPMorgan says the US needs renewables to meet increasing demand for energy from the tech industry and more stories on today's Green Daily

JPMorgan Says US Needs Renewables to Meet Rising Energy Demand

JPMorgan says the US needs renewables to power growth in its tech industry. In an interview with Bloomberg Television this morning, the bank’s global head of sustainable solutions Chuka Umunna said it’s not about climate, or the environment, but about becoming self-sufficient.

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CNN @cnn.com · 1d

Virginia Distillery CEO Gareth Moore was bullish on his company's American single malt whisky sales north of the border when 2025 kicked off.

"We were looking to triple the business. Instead, it collapsed to zero," Moore told CNN in a phone interview. https://cnn.it/4ogBglG

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viejo gambler @viejogambler.bsky.social · 1d

5 U.S. States See Rise in Measles Cases as Vaccination Rates Decline share.google/ZnhUoNDJDSOa...

5 U.S. States See Rise in Measles Cases as Vaccination Rates Decline

Measles cases in Utah, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, and South Carolina have experts worried that the United States will lose its measles elimination status.

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viejo gambler @viejogambler.bsky.social · 1d

Only 35% of Americans trust the U.S. judicial system...
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Only 35% of Americans trust the US judicial system. This is catastrophic | David Daley

American confidence in the courts has hit a record low across party lines. This is worrying – if not surprising

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 1d

America’s trading partners are rushing to seal new trade deals to blunt the hit from Trumps protectionism.

The Highest US Tariffs Since the 1930s Are Redrawing the International Trade Map

America’s trading partners are rushing to seal new trade deals to blunt the hit from Trump’s protectionism.

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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 1d

President Donald Trump approved mass federal workforce reductions as the government shutdown continues.

JD Vance Says ‘Deeper Cuts’ Possible Amid Government Shutdown

www.newsweek.com

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 1d

The Speaker of the House isn't allowed to give that answer. He's not some guy who missed the local news that night.

Anyone not following up with "isn't it your job to know? What were you doing instead of paying attention to services being cut for American children" isn't a journalist

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

REPORTER: We know the president moved forward with mass layoffs. We're also learning there were significant cuts to staff at special education services. Are you comfortable with those cuts?

MIKE JOHNSON: I haven't seen the specifics of that and I don't know

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