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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 44m

If You're Using This #VPN #App on #Android, Get Rid of It Now

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#privacy #security #tech

If You're Using This VPN App on Android, Get Rid of It Now

Malware in the app can drain bank accounts and take over your mobile device.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 6h

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the #NobelPeacePrize | @APNews.com

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#Venezuela #politics #democracy

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a key unifying figure in the opposition, advocating for free elections…

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 22h

Million-dollar homes are the fastest-moving part of the #housing market as #wealthgap grows | @YahooFinance.com

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#economy #realestate

Million-dollar homes are the fastest-moving part of the housing market as wealth gap grows

Stock market gains and healthy home equity positions are helping fuel strong sales of higher-priced homes.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 23h

That perfect-looking #house #forsale may have an owner using #AI to virtually enhance the #listing | @CNBC.com

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#home #tech #proptech #realestate

That perfect-looking house for sale may have an owner using AI to virtually enhance the listing

If a home for sale looks too perfect, that may be because the owner is using AI to virtually enhance the real estate listing.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 1d

First-time #homebuyer program in #OceanCountyNJ celebrates milestone | @NJ.com

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#NJ #OceanCounty #JerseyShore #home #homeowner #realestate

First-time homebuyer program in Ocean County celebrates milestone

Since the program was started, 600 families have been assisted with the purchase of their first homes.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 1d

The longer the #govtshutdown continues, the greater the impact on #housing | HousingWire

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#politics #economy #realestate

The longer the shutdown continues, the greater the impact on housing

NAR's Shannon McGahn outlines the growing consequences of the government shutdown on housing programs and the broader real estate market.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 1d

House Speaker #MikeJohnson Calls #BadBunny #SuperBowl Slot a ‘Terrible Decision,’ Offers 82-Year-Old 1980s #Country Star As Better Option | @Billboard.com

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House Speaker Mike Johnson Calls Bad Bunny Super Bowl Slot a ‘Terrible Decision,’ Offers 82-Year-Old 1980s Country Star As Better Option

House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime booking a 'terrible decision,' suggesting an 82-Year-Old 1980s country act instead.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 1d

Bob Ross #paintings to be auctioned to support #PublicTV stations after federal funding cuts | @APNews.com

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#politics #PBS #TV

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations. The Bonhams auction is to begin Nov. 11 in Los Angeles with three of the paintings.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 1d

50 Quotes About #Failure for #Growth & #Resilience | SUCCESS

#success #WednesdayWisdom

50 Fearless Quotes About Failure to Help You Grow, Learn and Succeed

Struggling with setbacks? These inspirational quotes about failure will help you overcome fear, build resilience and grow stronger. | SUCCESS

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 2d

Behavioral #scientist breaks down what makes a great #leader | @CBSNews.com

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#leadership #WednesdayWisdom

Behavioral scientist breaks down what makes a great leader

Behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author Jon Levy spent the last 15 years meeting with different types of leaders. In his new book, "Team Intelligence: How Brilliant Leaders Unlock…

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 2d

Wednesday shout-out to some WONDERFUL folks!

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Have a DELIGHTFUL day!!

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 2d

#Mastodon is taking cues from #Bluesky with plans for its own #StarterPacks | @TechCrunch.com

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#tech #socialmedia

Mastodon is taking cues from Bluesky with plans for its own starter 'Packs' | TechCrunch

Mastodon is planning to make it easier for newcomers to discover curated collections of users to follow by launching a new starter packs feature.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 2d

Top #WallStreet #economist sees 2 ways #tariffs could play out—and neither is good for the average #worker | @YahooNews.com

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#politics #economy

Top Wall Street economist sees 2 ways tariffs could play out—and neither is good for the average worker

Nathan Sheets, Citi’s global chief economist, told Fortune that it’s a similar situation to the “devastating” 1930s, but maybe not in the way you think.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 2d

#Renewables overtake #coal as world's biggest source of #electricity | BBC

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#energy #tech #TechTuesday

Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity

Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 2d

#Prologis, #Amazon and #Meta sign low-carbon concrete pact | @CNBC.com

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#construction #realestate #climatechange #tech #TechTuesday

Prologis, Amazon and Meta sign low-carbon concrete pact

Concrete manufacturing, and especially cement production, accounts for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Economic Forum.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 3d

#UnitedAirlines set to be first to use #iOS26's new Wallet boarding passes | @AppleInsider.com

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#Apple #iPhone #iOS #tech #TechTuesday #travel #TravelTuesday

United set to be first to use iOS 26's new Wallet boarding passes

Apple's WWDC keynote revealed a trio of upgrades to boarding passes for Apple Wallet in iOS 26, with United Airlines seemingly the first to use them.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 3d

Every Feature Coming To #Apple #CarPlay With #iOS26 | BGR

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#iOS #auto #tech #TechTuesday

Every Feature Coming To Apple CarPlay With iOS 26 - BGR

iOS 26 introduces tons of new features and changes on the iPhone, but it also bring some significant upgrades to the CarPlay experience.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 3d

#OpenAI launches AgentKit to help #developers build and ship #AI agents | @TechCrunch.com

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#tech #TechTuesday

OpenAI launches AgentKit to help developers build and ship AI agents | TechCrunch

“AgentKit is a complete set of building blocks available in the open AI platform designed to help you take agents from prototype to production, it is everything you need to build, deploy, and…

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, Fred! Have a WONDERFUL day everyone!!

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 3d

#FAA reports staffing issues at #airports as #government #shutdown continues | @NBCNews.com

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#politics #govtshutdown #travel #TravelTuesday

FAA reports staffing issues at airports as government shutdown continues

There were no air traffic controllers expected at the tower at Hollywood Burbank Airport in the Los Angeles area, and Denver and Newark airports were experiencing delays due to shortages.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 3d

#Rush Sets #Reunion #Tour for 2026; #GeddyLee and #AlexLifeson Discuss the ‘Difficult Decision’ of Finding a New #Drummer After #NeilPeart’s Death | @Variety.com

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#music #MusicMonday

Rush Sets Reunion Tour for 2026; Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Discuss the ‘Difficult Decision’ of Finding a New Drummer After Neil Peart’s Death

Rush will head out on a reunion tour in 2026, with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson joined by a new drummer. The tour will pay homage to the late Neil Peart.

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Justin Powell @justinpowellweb.bsky.social · 3d

A Guided #Meditation You Can Do Sitting at Your Desk | Mindful

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#MeditationMonday

A Guided Meditation You Can Do Sitting at Your Desk

Need a mindful break at work? Here’s an anytime, anywhere guided practice that can help you find a moment of calm.

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