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Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 2d

For so long, it seemed a certain beat structure in the newsroom was required: Police, courts, city government, education...

It was so freeing to work with an editor who recognized the importance of altering that list as the world and our community changed.

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Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 9d

What songs are you listening to on endless loop? #FridayHappyHour

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Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 11d

They apparently furloughed the data, too.

Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 16d

I thought that headline said “mess gathering”

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quick13 @quick13.bsky.social · 16d

This is the man that ICE just detained. This isn't about catching criminals, it is about Ethnic cleansing www.iowapublicradio.org/news-from-np...

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Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 16d

@propublica.org keeps doing the work. www.propublica.org/article/kris...

Kristi Noem Fast-Tracked Millions in Disaster Aid to Florida Tourist Attraction After Campaign Donor Intervened

The DHS chief has been widely criticized for slowing down FEMA’s response after natural disasters. Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noe...

www.propublica.org

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Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 16d

Coming up at 4 p.m. Friday: Tailgate tunes.

Tune in to 98.1 FM in #sgf or kdruradio.com online to hear the community playlist!

KDRU Radio – Springfield's community radio

kdruradio.com

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Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 20d

What's your go-to tailgate tune? #FridayHappyHour

Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 22d

The signal of a shift in era. If you had a Typepad blog, Wordpress can import it. wordpress.com/blog/2025/09...

Time to Move: Typepad Is Shutting Down September 30, 2025

If you're a Typepad user, time is running out to find a new home for your blog. The good news? We're here to help make your transition as smooth as possible.

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Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 23d

On the #FridayHappyHour now: Songs for your apocalyptic playlist. Tune in to 98.1 FM in #sgf or kdruradio.com online to hear the community playlist.

@ me with any suggestions you want to add!

KDRU Radio – Springfield's community radio

kdruradio.com

Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 26d

Meanwhile www.cnet.com/tech/service...

More Than 4.4 Million Exposed in Credit Bureau TransUnion Breach: What to Know

The breach appears related to a wave of attacks on companies' Salesforce databases.

www.cnet.com

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Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 26d

It is weird to this old fart to see legendary artists like David Byrne, Iggy Pop and Moby playing second fiddle to Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 27d

Coachella just dropped its headliners for 2026: Karol G, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and Anyma

Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 26d

A few journalists and news organizations need to remember that narratives rarely are neat. thewholestory.solutionsjournalism.org/complicating...

Complicating the Narratives

What if journalists covered controversial issues differently — based on how humans actually behave when they are polarized and suspicious?

thewholestory.solutionsjournalism.org

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 27d

More than 1 in 4 workers without jobs have been unemployed for at least six months, new data shows.

That number is a post-pandemic high and a level typically only seen during periods of economic turmoil.

Long-term unemployment at post-pandemic high, straining workers and economy

The US economy is seeing a rise in long-term unemployment, with over 1.9 million Americans out of work for 27 weeks or more, sparking concerns about the labor market.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 27d

An article noteworthy solely for its attempt to break the record for most frequent use of the word "buzzy."

variety.com/2025/tv/awar...

Emmys Snubs and Surprises: ‘White Lotus’ Wins Nothing, Colin Farrell Misses for ‘The Penguin,’ Kathy Bates’ ‘Matlock’ Loss and More

The 2025 Emmys included many snubs and surprises, including 'The White Lotus' getting snubbed, Colin Farrell losing for 'The Penguin' and more.

variety.com

Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 28d

"News analysis"

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Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 28d

Two themes have emerged in my myriad media classes: stressing the importance of accuracy over immediacy, and developing a long view of interaction (online or off), as something more than a mere transaction for personal gain.

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Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 29d

As horrific news fills your feed, don't forget about the damning Epstein "birthday book," which was released this week. www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

You Really Need to See Epstein’s Birthday Book for Yourself

This time, the conspiracy theorists were right.

www.theatlantic.com

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jon ben-menachem @jbenmenachem.com · Sep 12

If you are on the TPUSA list of professors or are an otherwise visible left academic, I strongly recommend reviewing your digital footprint. Is your address public information? What about your family members?

crimethinc.com/2020/08/26/d...

Doxcare

A step-by-step guide explaining how to protect yourself from online stalkers, why it's important, and what to do if you are targeted for doxxing.

crimethinc.com

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Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · 29d

Promises made, promises thwarted. www.axios.com/2025/09/11/t...

Grocery prices rise at the fastest pace since 2022 as Trump tariffs bite

On the campaign trail, Trump promised lower grocery prices.

www.axios.com

Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · Sep 12

This is one of the key experts to listen to in this moment.

Renee DiResta @noupside.bsky.social · Sep 12

Ppl could just wait 48 hours for his friends and family to say what “he got more political” means

Other profiles and discord chats and whatever will prob drop.

Instead ppl pick 2 bits of evidence - a t-shirt, a Halloween costume, a meme on a bullet - and decide THEY KNOW. They don’t, yet.

Renee DiResta @noupside.bsky.social · Sep 12

Things are pretty early but — Tyler Robinson, the guy arrested for the Charlie Kirk murder, doesn’t scream “extremely online nihilist” either. Going as a meme for Halloween is not weird. Irony culture isn’t always nihilistic.

The need to have an immediate answer is a side effect of social media.

Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · Sep 12

Now playing on the #FridayHappyHour: Songs to play after the storm.

Tune in to 98.1 FM in #sgf or kdruradio.com online to hear the community playlist.

KDRU Radio – Springfield's community radio

kdruradio.com

Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · Sep 12

Interesting UX choice: Facebook only allows you to control commenting if the post is set to "public."

Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · Sep 7

Identify the sycophants. (Thanks, @jonkeegan.com) sherwood.news/tech/which-t...

Which tech execs attended Trump’s White House dinner?

The White House invited a gaggle of top founders and tech executives for an intimate dinner at the White House....

sherwood.news

Jonathan Groves @grovesprof.bsky.social · Sep 7

even the moon is ignoring America

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 7

A total lunar eclipse will soon be visible in parts of Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe. Here’s how to watch. nyti.ms/3JP92j6

A moon with a reddish orange hue against a black sky. A headline reads: "How to Watch the Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse" Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images