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Librarian. Find deleted government data:
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
My generation got to know him as one of three CNN reporters coming live from their Baghdad hotel room during the start of the first Gulf War. It was a new kind of war, carried live on air and he was one of the voices that brought it to us.

RIP
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Peter Arnett, who reported on the Vietnam and Gulf wars, has died
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Peter Arnett, who traveled the world covering wars from Vietnam to Iraq, has died.
apnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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globalabortionnews.bsky.social
An interview with Rebecca Kelliher, whose book "Just Pills" traces the history of abortion pills, starting with misoprostol’s whispered origins among Brazilian women in the 1980s as a “pill that makes your period back” through decades of clinical trials and widespread use in almost 100 countries.
New Book Outlines Medication Abortion’s Origins—From ‘Chance’ Discovery to Decades of Clinical Tests and Global Approval
“Just Pills” author Rebecca Kelliher discusses the U.S.' abortion fight and what to learn from Latin America’s reproductive justice battle.
rewirenewsgroup.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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onestpress.onestnetwork.com
Just saw footage of Merz greeting Witkoff and Kushner, who attempted to walk by him failing to recognize German chancellor.. in Berlin.
December 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
abarcks.bsky.social
If it snows or is cold where they are in a movie it’s a Christmas movie.
December 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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jonathancohn.bsky.social
Just a stunning degree of incompetence from the FBI. The problem when all law enforcement resources are being redirected to terrorize immigrants (and, really, all Black and Brown people), and the FBI head is a grifter.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/16/n...
‘A series of miscues’: Brown University shooting investigation reignites criticism of FBI’s Kash Patel - The Boston Globe
Patel's handling of the Brown University investigation has inflamed the long-simmering frustration with his tenure.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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petebuttigieg.bsky.social
It's a problem, not a hoax.
Energy bills in US have increased 13% since Trump took office, new report finds
The amount of money Americans are paying toward their energy bills has increased since President Donald Trump took office earlier this year, according to a new report.
abcnews.go.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
💗 Her person is out there! I will not give up until they're found. Please read and repost MELIA's bio ⬇️ any questions feel free to ask. I will contact the shelter for answers. Anything negative will be blocked!!

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December 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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weatherwest.bsky.social
Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience.
usatoday.com USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 1d
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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jamellebouie.net
oh look a real unemployment problem
December 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
She interviewed with Vanity Fair 11 times and they quoted her extensively from those interviews.
December 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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the-independent.com
Officers say at trial of Milwaukee judge her actions made their job more dangerous
Officers say at trial of Milwaukee judge her actions made their job more dangerous
Officers say at trial of Milwaukee judge her actions made their job more dangerous
www.independent.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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jamellebouie.net
why would immigrants do this www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
December 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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drianweissman.bsky.social
Cases typically resolve quickly with supportive care, though the discovery fueled vaccine skepticism despite evidence the COVID vaccine prevented far more deaths than complications. Myocarditis is far less common than heart inflammation caused by COVID itself.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Researchers Identify Immune Trigger Behind Myocarditis After Covid Vaccination
A rapid, two-step immune reaction may underlie rare cases of heart inflammation seen after Covid mRNA vaccination, Stanford University researchers found, shedding light on a mechanism that’s fueled sc...
www.bloomberg.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
"Sir, we're getting a lot of buzz from your comments attacking that beloved director who was slain. Whom should we go after next?"

"Maybe an astronaut?"

"Brilliant, sir. Everyone hates them."
sharonk.bsky.social Sharon @sharonk.bsky.social · 2d
they're coming for Senator Kelly, it looks like
Follow New: DOD says it is “escalating” its review into Sen Mark Kelly “to an official command investigation.” Full statement from a Pentagon official: “The Office of the Secretary of War, in conjunction with the Department of War's Office of the General Counsel, is escalating the preliminary review of Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.), to an official Command Investigation. Retired Captain Kelly is currently under investigation for serious allegations of misconduct. Further official comments will be limited to preserve the integrity of the proceedings.”
December 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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drianweissman.bsky.social
Mexico has confirmed its first case of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K, a variant commonly referred to as the "super flu," as the Northern Hemisphere faces an unusually early and intense flu season.
www.upi.com/Health_News/...
Mexico confirms first case of so called 'super flu; variant - UPI.com
Mexico has confirmed its first case of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K, a variant commonly referred to as the "super flu," health authorities said,
www.upi.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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drianweissman.bsky.social
Alcohol significantly increases a person's risk of developing a wide range of cancers, and that risk rises further as more is consumed.
www.upi.com/Health_News/...
Study links excessive drinking to increased cancer risk - UPI.com
Alcohol significantly increases a person's risk of developing a wide range of cancers, and that risk rises further as more is consumed.
www.upi.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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annabower.bsky.social
“So all of this talk,” I said, “about accusing Letitia James of mortgage
fraud….”

“Well, that might be the one retribution,” Wiles replied.

www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
that." "I don't think he's on a retribution tour," she said. "A governing principle for him is, 'I don't want what happened to me to happen to somebody else.' And so people that have done bad things need to get out of the government. In some cases, it may look like retribution. And there may be an element of that from time to time. Who would blame him? Not me." so all of this talk," I said, "about accusing Letitia James of mortgage fraud...." "Well, that might be the one retribution," Wiles replied, "So you haven't called him [out] on that, or said, 'Hey, wait a minute.'" "No, no, not on her," Wiles said. "Not on her. She had a half a billion dollars of his money!" Wiles laughed. (The massive civil fraud penalty won by the New York attorney general's office in a case against Trump had just been thrown out by an appeals court.)
December 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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forbes.com
More than 126 cases have been declared in the latest outbreak and 303 people have been quarantined.
Hundreds Quarantined In South Carolina Measles Outbreak—What To Know About Current Cases And Its Spread
More than 126 cases have been declared in the latest outbreak and 303 people have been quarantined.
www.forbes.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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matthewboedy.bsky.social
It’s been fun while it lasted: “Purdue University will begin requiring that all of its undergraduate students demonstrate basic competency in artificial intelligence starting with freshmen who enter the university in 2026.”

www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Purdue University Approves New AI Requirement For All Undergrads
Purdue University will begin requiring that all of its undergraduate students meet an AI competency requirement starting with freshmen who enter the university in 2026.
www.forbes.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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onestpress.onestnetwork.com
The hero who disarmed one of the terrorists in Sydney turned out to be 43-year-old Ahmed al-Ahmed — a fruit shop owner and father of two.

He was shot twice and is currently in hospital. He is scheduled to undergo surgery.

He had no experience with weapons of any kind.
December 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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kidvanguard.bsky.social
trumpcard.gov is live and the million dollar fees are all referred to as “gifts” or “contributions” to an undisclosed party lol
Special Benetits. For Individuals For Business Trump Gold Card For a $15,000 DHS processing fee* and, after background approval, a contribution of $1 million, receive U.S. residency in record time with the Trump Gold Card. *Additional small fees to the U.S. Department of State may apply depending on the applicant. Trump Platinum Card Coming Soon* An official website of the United States government Apply Now 个 Corporate Gold Card? The Trump Corporate Gold Card is issued to a corporate sponsor for one or more of the sponsor's employees. To apply, the corporate sponsor must pay a nonrefundable, $15,000 DHS processing fee per employee. Corporate sponsors may apply for multiple employees at once. A $2 million per employee gift upon completion of the employee's vetting is evidence that the employee will substantially benefit the United States. The advantage of the Trump Corporate Gold Card is that corporate sponsors may cease sponsoring one employee and use the gift contribution tied to the prior application as a basis for sponsoring a new employee, without a new $2 million gift. The Trump Corporate Gold Card is subject to a small, 1% annual maintenance fee and a 5% transfer fee, which includes the cost of a new DHS background check. Small additional fees to the U.S. Department of State may also apply depending on each employees circumstances.
December 11, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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onestpress.onestnetwork.com
Russia destroyed 100% of Odesa’s energy infrastructure. All substations were destroyed by missiles and drones.

The city has been completely left without electricity, hot water, and heating for over one million people, including all critical infrastructure.
December 14, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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marisakabas.bsky.social
no words.
Bondi beach terror attack: 12 people killed in ‘evil antisemitic’ shooting at park in Australia
Police say one alleged shooter among dead, with second arrested and in a critical condition, after attack on Jewish festival in Sydney
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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jonathancohn.bsky.social
"This ruling means that Trump can order a formerly independent commission to reward a political ally or punish a political enemy, and to fire anyone who does not go along with his order." cepr.net/publications...
SCOTUS Says Trump Can Use Government Power to Shut Down News Outlets That Criticize Him
Supreme Court ruling boosts Trump’s control over independent agencies, heightening risks to media freedom and fair regulation.
cepr.net
December 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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onestpress.onestnetwork.com
Multiple people shot on Brown University campus, shooter at large
Police say there are "multiple victims." Just now An alert reportedly went out saying: BrownUAlert: 1st, Urgent: There's an active shooter near Barus & Holley Engineering. Lock doors, silence phones and stay stay hidden until further notice. Remember: RUN, if you are in the affected location, evacuate safely if you can; HIDE, if evacuation is not possible, take cover; FIGHT, as a last resort, take action to protect yourself. Stay tuned for further safety information. 9 mins ago Police are transporting victims to a hospital and continue searching the building for the shooter.
December 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM