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Ian Hill
@ianhillmedia.bsky.social
· Jan 8
Hello all! Given the changes happening in social media, I'll be shifting this account to focus more on amplifying outstanding local journalism and verified news. I'll still be lurking, replying, posting natively, etc., but you can expect more great journalism. Support local news!
McDonnell, who is originally from Michigan, allegedly posed as an heir to the McDonnell Aircraft Family with access to an $80 million secret trust.
Woman wanted by FBI allegedly posed as wealthy heiress, defrauded millions from banks
McDonnell, who is originally from Michigan, allegedly posed as an heir to the McDonnell Aircraft Family with access to an $80 million secret trust.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
McDonnell, who is originally from Michigan, allegedly posed as an heir to the McDonnell Aircraft Family with access to an $80 million secret trust.
President Trump expected to address affordability at Pennsylvania rally, SCOTUS seems poised to side with Trump in FTC firing, Indiana lawmakers expected to vote on controversial redistricting plan.
Morning news brief
President Trump expected to address affordability at Pennsylvania rally, SCOTUS seems poised to side with Trump in FTC firing, Indiana lawmakers expected to vote on controversial redistricting plan.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
President Trump expected to address affordability at Pennsylvania rally, SCOTUS seems poised to side with Trump in FTC firing, Indiana lawmakers expected to vote on controversial redistricting plan.
Arlene Wagner has been collecting nutcrackers for nearly 50 years. Now, she's got one of the largest collections in the world, housed at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in Washington.
A 101-year-old runs the largest nutcracker museum in the U.S. Here's a look inside
Arlene Wagner has been collecting nutcrackers for nearly 50 years. Now, she's got one of the largest collections in the world, housed at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in Washington.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Arlene Wagner has been collecting nutcrackers for nearly 50 years. Now, she's got one of the largest collections in the world, housed at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in Washington.
Historically, Black bears were the biggest predator to travel the Big Bend area of Texas. But overhunting and habitat loss led to their decline.
Black bear populations are bouncing back. Here's how these Texas towns are coping
Historically, Black bears were the biggest predator to travel the Big Bend area of Texas. But overhunting and habitat loss led to their decline.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Historically, Black bears were the biggest predator to travel the Big Bend area of Texas. But overhunting and habitat loss led to their decline.
It's the seventh-largest jackpot in Powerball history.
Did anyone win Monday's $875 million Powerball jackpot?
It's the seventh-largest jackpot in Powerball history.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It's the seventh-largest jackpot in Powerball history.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case about the firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. The court could overturn a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies.
Supreme Court heard case on presidential control over independent government agencies
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case about the firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. The court could overturn a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case about the firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. The court could overturn a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies.
More than 11,000 bottles of Ziac were pulled from shelves after tests found traces of a cholesterol drug.
Blood pressure medication recalled over contamination concerns
More than 11,000 bottles of Ziac were pulled from shelves after tests found traces of a cholesterol drug.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:45 AM
More than 11,000 bottles of Ziac were pulled from shelves after tests found traces of a cholesterol drug.
Government grazing permits are much cheaper than market price, and a new investigation by High Country News and ProPublica finds most of the cost savings benefit billionaire ranchers and corporations.
Federal grazing permits and subsidies benefit the wealthiest ranchers
Government grazing permits are much cheaper than market price, and a new investigation by High Country News and ProPublica finds most of the cost savings benefit billionaire ranchers and corporations.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Government grazing permits are much cheaper than market price, and a new investigation by High Country News and ProPublica finds most of the cost savings benefit billionaire ranchers and corporations.
If Santa Claus is the good cop of Christmas, then Krampus is the bad one: a creature from European folklore who scares children into behaving themselves, complete with goat horns and gnashing teeth.
When Christmas is a little too bright ... look to Krampus
If Santa Claus is the good cop of Christmas, then Krampus is the bad one: a creature from European folklore who scares children into behaving themselves, complete with goat horns and gnashing teeth.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
If Santa Claus is the good cop of Christmas, then Krampus is the bad one: a creature from European folklore who scares children into behaving themselves, complete with goat horns and gnashing teeth.
President Trump announced $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers as they adjust to increased tariffs on exports. Some farmers say even with that help they still face rising health care costs.
Farmers say Trump's payment isn't enough amid rising health care costs
President Trump announced $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers as they adjust to increased tariffs on exports. Some farmers say even with that help they still face rising health care costs.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
President Trump announced $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers as they adjust to increased tariffs on exports. Some farmers say even with that help they still face rising health care costs.
"Best Guess Live" premieres at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will air every weeknight, offering players up to $15,000 per game.
Netflix's mobile game show with cash prizes launches Monday: Here's how to play
"Best Guess Live" premieres at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will air every weeknight, offering players up to $15,000 per game.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
"Best Guess Live" premieres at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will air every weeknight, offering players up to $15,000 per game.
The maximum totality of the total solar eclipse in August 2027 will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds, but you'll need to travel to see it.
Upcoming eclipse will be the longest for the next 100 years
The maximum totality of the total solar eclipse in August 2027 will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds, but you'll need to travel to see it.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The maximum totality of the total solar eclipse in August 2027 will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds, but you'll need to travel to see it.
Earlier this year, the company announced plans to close nearly 100 stores after a “store portfolio optimization review."
Major discount retailer opening 450 new locations next year
Earlier this year, the company announced plans to close nearly 100 stores after a “store portfolio optimization review."
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December 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Earlier this year, the company announced plans to close nearly 100 stores after a “store portfolio optimization review."
Habba's decision comes as the Justice Department has lost a string of court cases ruling that U.S. attorneys have not been appointed legally, including in Nevada, California and Virginia.
Former Trump attorney Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey
Habba's decision comes as the Justice Department has lost a string of court cases ruling that U.S. attorneys have not been appointed legally, including in Nevada, California and Virginia.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Habba's decision comes as the Justice Department has lost a string of court cases ruling that U.S. attorneys have not been appointed legally, including in Nevada, California and Virginia.
The talks signal fresh support from European allies. But they follow stalled U.S. negotiations in Miami and comments from President Trump's son suggesting Washington is ready to pull back.
Zelenskyy heads to London for more Ukraine peace talks. Here's what to know
The talks signal fresh support from European allies. But they follow stalled U.S. negotiations in Miami and comments from President Trump's son suggesting Washington is ready to pull back.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The talks signal fresh support from European allies. But they follow stalled U.S. negotiations in Miami and comments from President Trump's son suggesting Washington is ready to pull back.
A 20-year-old Bronx man turned himself in weeks after authorities released images of the gunman who critically injured the Jets cornerback.
Person of interest in custody in shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd
A 20-year-old Bronx man turned himself in weeks after authorities released images of the gunman who critically injured the Jets cornerback.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A 20-year-old Bronx man turned himself in weeks after authorities released images of the gunman who critically injured the Jets cornerback.
A solar storm arriving Monday night could make the northern lights visible in more than a dozen states.
Where are the northern lights going to be visible on Monday night?
A solar storm arriving Monday night could make the northern lights visible in more than a dozen states.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A solar storm arriving Monday night could make the northern lights visible in more than a dozen states.
The FBI agents kneeled during a protest in 2020 not to reflect a left-wing political view, but to de-escalate a volatile situation, they say in court papers. The FBI fired them in September.
FBI agents sue after being fired for kneeling during racial justice protest
The FBI agents kneeled during a protest in 2020 not to reflect a left-wing political view, but to de-escalate a volatile situation, they say in court papers. The FBI fired them in September.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The FBI agents kneeled during a protest in 2020 not to reflect a left-wing political view, but to de-escalate a volatile situation, they say in court papers. The FBI fired them in September.
The Miss Universe organization and the family of Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, are offering an update after the contestant's terrifying fall off a stage.
Miss Jamaica suffered intracranial hemorrhage after fall off stage
The Miss Universe organization and the family of Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, are offering an update after the contestant's terrifying fall off a stage.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Miss Universe organization and the family of Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Henry, are offering an update after the contestant's terrifying fall off a stage.
If you missed out on the viral Bearista cups, you'll now have another chance to get one - without having to line up in stores.
Starbucks "Bearista" cups are back: How to get your hands on one
If you missed out on the viral Bearista cups, you'll now have another chance to get one - without having to line up in stores.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
If you missed out on the viral Bearista cups, you'll now have another chance to get one - without having to line up in stores.
The app lets people anonymously share the locations of immigration agents but Apple removed it from its app store under pressure from the Trump administration. Now, the app's developer is suing.
ICEBlock app sues Trump administration for censorship and 'unlawful threats'
The app lets people anonymously share the locations of immigration agents but Apple removed it from its app store under pressure from the Trump administration. Now, the app's developer is suing.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The app lets people anonymously share the locations of immigration agents but Apple removed it from its app store under pressure from the Trump administration. Now, the app's developer is suing.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” leads the way with nine nominations.
Golden Globes 2026: See the full list of nominees
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” leads the way with nine nominations.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” leads the way with nine nominations.
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies.
Supreme Court to hear case that could vastly expand presidential powers
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies.
Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.
After Texas ruling, Trump and Republicans head to 2026 with a redistricting edge
Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. And, Senate Democrats are set to pitch a plan to extend ACA subsidies this week.
SCOTUS case could expand presidential powers. And, Dems pitch plan for ACA subsidies
The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. And, Senate Democrats are set to pitch a plan to extend ACA subsidies this week.
www.npr.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. And, Senate Democrats are set to pitch a plan to extend ACA subsidies this week.