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NC lawyer/doctor/former medievalist (Marge Kempe, Julian of Nwich, Langland). Childless Mama Cat to Maggie, Mabel, and The Chexy Lady. Love anything/one devoted to compassion, science, history, advocacy, animals, learning of any kind.
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mariadrutska.bsky.social
An historic moment: Merz says Germany will accept responsibility for security on the European continent.

As Russia increases threats and hybrid warfare against Europe at the same time that US support is weakening, this is an important promise at a critical point in time.
January 7, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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rachmarie.bsky.social
So helpful. Thanks Homer.
Homer, a fluffy brown and white cat, sits on my desk in front of my computer monitor.
January 6, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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weratedogs.com
This is Kylo. He's Dominican, so he learned to dance before he could walk. 12/10 impressive moves (TT: chantyyyy_)
January 6, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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vincempls.bsky.social
Sept 1 1939: The Führer announces that Poland is a clear danger to the nation, and that "In order to put an end to this lunacy I have no other choice than to meet force with force. Since 5:45 a.m. we have been returning fire, and from now on bombs will be met by bombs."
Black and white photograph of Hitler at the podium in the Reichstag surrounded by officials and military officers giving salute, as he announces the invasion of Poland to the world. Sept 1, 1939.
January 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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in-otter-news.bsky.social
Steve is not taking 2026 seriously...
January 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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catsofyore.bsky.social
Bubble & Squeak. Undated postcard from my collection.
Heavy sepia toned photograph of two very young white kittens sitting in a cast-iron pan together. Text in the upper left corner says bubble and squeak.
December 30, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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pamherd.bsky.social
NIH funded this work—reflecting a surge in Alzheimer’s funding over the last 10-12 years. NIH is the primary funder for AD research.
slack2thefuture.bsky.social David Slack @slack2thefuture.bsky.social · 8d
Wanna see real-life miracles? Fund scientific research.

A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans.
futurism.com/health-medic...
Alzheimer's Fully Reversed in Mice, Scientists Say
A new compound has been shown to reverse late stage Alzheimer's disease in lab mice, which gives millions of sufferers new cause for hope.
futurism.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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brian-goldstone.bsky.social
A Hampton Inn in Asheville just canceled my family's reservation because our address (incorrectly) showed Asheville—and the hotel bars locals within 50 miles.

When I asked why, they said, "because of our homeless population," adding that most hotels here have similar policies.

This is outrageous.
December 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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popovaprof.bsky.social
A reminder: Russia doesn’t want/need Donbas; it isn’t historically/ethnically special. Ru wants all of Ukraine. Receiving the heavily fortified Donbas towns it couldn’t conquer for 11+ yrs on a silver platter from Trump would allow Ru an easier 2nd march on Kyiv. That’s what Pu is focusing on now.
December 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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in-otter-news.bsky.social
It's now that weird time between Christmas and New Year..... So here are some otters in hats.
December 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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catcosplay.bsky.social
December 28, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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melkleingraz.bsky.social
CCSI: Christmas Crime Scene Investigation
Episode: "Pretend You Are The Victim"
#catsofchristmas #caturday #CaturdayVibes
December 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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msignorile.bsky.social
Two stories side by side in WashPost
Wash Post: U.S. forces struck Islamic State targets in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday evening, the U.S. and Nigerian governments said, acting after threats by President Donald Trump to attack the country in an effort to stop killings of Christians. Wash Post: The Department of Homeland Security has announced the end of temporary protected status for a group of nearly 4,000 Burmese nationals — mostly persecuted Christians and democracy advocates. This action will send them back to a junta bent on punishing them.
December 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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catworkers.bsky.social
A cat riding in a cardboard cat house shaped like a taco van.
December 26, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
MELIA is spending her second Christmas at the shelter. Lets end 2025 with a bang! By finding her a forever adult only home with no dogs. Cats are ok. Shes an amazing, smart, beautiful dog. Please adopt her

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
https://24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/PP3506/51416338
December 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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gettoknownature.bsky.social
Wishing you the best possible December 25th, whether you’re having a joyous celebration, a quiet time at home or a challenging day to get through. Sending extra love if it’s that last one.

(Piping Plover)
#birds 🌿
An round shorebird stands on a sandy beach, its head cocked to the side in the most adorable manner possible.
December 25, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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merrymacsanctuary.bsky.social
Sweet little Savannah hopes you are having a warm, cozy, happy, and peaceful evening. ❤️
photo of a beautiful black and white highland cow.
December 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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uncleduke1969.bsky.social
- Housebroken
- Great with kids and adults
- Thrice-divorced
- Masters in English Literature
- Marxist
- Loves to cuddle
Small brown dog groomed to leave a long, flowing beard.
December 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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merrymacsanctuary.bsky.social
Little Pie. 💕 She is one of our smallest goats but she's also the loudest when she sees the hay cart coming!
Photo of a little brown and black goat with floppy ears standing surrounded by other goats.
December 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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catworkers.bsky.social
Pub gets in a miniature sofa for the local wandering cat, Tommy, who sometimes visits in order to inspect the customers.

📸 The Adventures of Tommy
A tiny cat sofa on the end of a bar in a pub. A cat sleeps in it.
December 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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muellershewrote.com
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
BREAKING: Judge James Boasberg rules for those deported under the Alien Enemies Act on March 15 — certifying a class, finding the U.S. maintained constructive custody over them at CECOT, finding they were not given due process, and ordering return or that such process be given by Jan. 5, 2026.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA J.G.G., et al., Plaintiffs, LIYANARA SÁNCHEZ, as next friend on behalf of FRENGEL REYES MOTA, et al., Petitioners-Plaintiffs, V. DONALD J. TRUMP, et al., Respondents-Defendants. Civil Action No. 25-766 (JEB) MEMORANDUM OPINION Nine months ago, six Venezuelan men were hustled out of a detention center in Texas, loaded onto planes, and shipped to an infamous mega-prison in El Salvador with no explanation and no opportunity to challenge the reason for their hasty removal. On behalf of themselves and a putative class of similarly situated detainees, they have turned to the courts to vindicate their constitutional right to due process. These efforts have precipitated multiple trips up and down the assorted tiers of the federal judiciary, complicated by their subsequent transfer to and release in their native Venezuela. After the D.C. Circuit vacated this Court's prior preliminary injunction, Plaintiffs have again moved for an order enjoining the Government to facilitate their return to the United States to pursue their individual habeas claims. The parties then agreed to consolidate this Motion into Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment. The Court ultimately finds that the United States maintained constructive custody over Plaintiffs while they were imprisoned in El Salvador, thus affording the Court habeas jurisdiction 1 Case 1:25-cv-00766-JEB Document 215 Filed 12/22/25 Page 2 of 43 over this action. In addition, it will certify a class of Plaintiffs who were removed on March 15 and seek to enforce their right to a hearing. On the merits, the Court concludes that this class was denied their due-process rights and will thus require the Government to facilitate their ability to obtain such hearing. Our law requires no less. ORDER For the reasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, the Court ORDERS that: 1. Plaintiffs' [177] Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED; 2. Plaintiffs' [178] Motion for Class Certification is GRANTED; 3. Defendants' [182] Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED; and 4. The Government shall submit its proposal either to facilitate the return of Plaintiffs to the United States or to otherwise provide them with hearings that satisfy the requirements of due process by January 5, 2026. 1 Case 1:25-cv-00766-JEB Document 214 Filed 12/22/25 Page 2 of 2 /s/ James E. Boasberg JAMES E. BOASBERG United States District Judge
December 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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in-otter-news.bsky.social
Smol water sausage
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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clarajeffery.bsky.social
2/ The Danish head of its CDC is like: are you fucking crazy? We are a small country with universal healthcare. You shouldn't do what we do. We should do what you used to do.
Health officials in Denmark and Germany said they were baffled by the Trump administration’s push to emulate their countries. Traditionally, they have looked to the United States as a leader for its meticulous process of review and recommendation of vaccinations. The officials noted that the childhood vaccination schedule in the United States had been tailored for the country’s large and diverse population and patchy system of medical care. Denmark and Germany have comprehensive free prenatal care and an infant mortality rate that is about half of that in the United States. “It’s not at all fair to say look at Denmark unless you can match the other characteristics of Denmark,” said Anders Hviid, who leads research on vaccine safety and effectiveness at the Statens Serum Institut, Denmark’s equivalent of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
December 21, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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uncleduke1969.bsky.social
“First things first... We're having fish every Friday."
Nativity scene with statues of Mary, Joseph, and a real cat in the basket between them.
December 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM