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Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 1h

Took some Tylenol this morning.

Turns out you can mutter oaths while downing two capsules.

Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 1h

And thinking hurts this part of my body at the top here, where I keep my Georgia Bulldogs hat and Oakleys.

John Schwartz @jswatz.bsky.social · 2h

“I never really thought about him as being the one who did it,” she said. “But now I’ve really got something to think about, huh?” Trump’s war on solar hurts his own voters. Great @maxinejoselow.bsky.social reporting in the @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/c...

In Georgia, Trump’s Cuts to Solar Projects Hit Some of His Voters

www.nytimes.com

Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 1h

The thing about the bubble popping imagery is that economic bubbles don’t disintegrate uniformly and immediately.

And that’s most certainly going to be a consideration, with real ramifications, in this case.

NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 1d

“Concerns over an AI bubble bursting have grown lately, with analysts recently finding that it’s 17 times the size of the dotcom-era bubble and four times bigger than the 2008 financial crisis.”

Hang onto your butts. This “correction” is gonna hurt.
futurism.com/artificial-i...

Bank of England Warns of Impending AI Disaster

The Bank of England has sounded the alarm, warning of an intensifying risk of a "sudden correction" due to an AI spending frenzy.

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Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 1h

If only the people in the congress knew someone in congress who could/would do something about this.

Stacey Balkan @sbalkan5.bsky.social · 2h

Not Even Congress Knows How Much Money DOGE Cut www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Not Even Congress Knows How Much Money DOGE Cut

www.nytimes.com

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Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 1h

I think I figured out the reason behind this tariff tiff with China.

Follow along with me on this four photo journey of discovery.

The inflatable frog costume on Amazon. A big seller.

The frog costume is sold by a concern named Jinstabag.

Jinstabag is from a place called Xiamen City.

If you aren’t 100 percent knowledgeable in world geography, I’ll give you one guess about where Xiamen is.

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Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 1h

It’s funny how those moments stick with you. And they’re probably all very much alike. I knew exactly what you meant because I thought of the first time I met this person or that person.

I guess it’ll be some YouTuber or TikTok person holding court next.

Doesn’t seem quite the same though.

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Eric Feigl-Ding @drericding.bsky.social · 14h

Guess who just got both the updated COVID vaccine and flu shots today? Your dear Leader Trump. Maybe you should get them too.

Sincerely, An Epidemiologist Who Told You Trump Would Get COVID Booster.

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Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 12h

#StudentMediaIsAwesome

NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 17h

The Virginia Senate just told UVA it’s not getting state funding if it accepts the compact since UVA exists to serve Virginia, its residents, & their interests—not be a tool of the federal govt. Scoop from our student newspaper, who’ve been doing vital reporting www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 13h

“Amazon is a key hosting provider for DHS, including for Palantir’s Integrated Case Management system with ICE.”

Sasha Costanza-Chock @schock.cc · 8d

LittleSis have dropped a new report and data visualization about the billionaires and corporations profiting from the deportation industrial complex:

littlesis.org/news/the-bil...

The Billionaire Oligarchs and Corporations Profiting from ICE’s Deportation Machine - Little Sis

A primer on the billionaire barons and corporate profiteers enabling ICE's deportation apparatus

littlesis.org

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Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 12h

When you try to Out Group people they might decide they are the In Group.

And you might make that Out Group, which is now the In Group, grow quite a bit.

Tajfel et al saw that people will make these choices over the most arbitrary reasons.

But give ‘em a reason? Good luck.

Slackermom @slackermom.bsky.social · 19h

Was just at a neighborhood school at dismissal. Hundreds of people with whistles surrounding the school and stationed down every block making sure ICE doesn’t snatch anyone. The same is happening at all the schools around here. I love my neighborhood and I love Chicago.

Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 12h

“leading academic and medical consultants to ensure optimal cardiovascular health and continued wellness” is a good idea. Just a sound decision.

Let’s all do that.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 14h

Trump got a Covid vaccine today.

Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 12h

Whither the dimebacker and his favorite defense?

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Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 12h

I think I figured out the reason behind today’s China tariff-by-social-media pronouncement.

Follow along with me on this four photo journey of discovery.

Frog costumes. Big seller. The popular first frog was made by a company d/b/a Jinstabag.

Frog costumes. Big seller. The popular first frog was made by a company d/b/a Jinstabag.

But where is Jinstabag based?

I bet you know where this is headed.

Frog costumes. Big seller. The popular first frog was made by a company d/b/a Jinstabag.

But where is Jinstabag based?

Xiamen City? My suspicion might be correct. But, admittedly, my geography is not perfect. Let’s check.

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Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 13h

When I was in undergrad I was bold and silly enough to send a few columns to Ray. He wrote me back a few days later with a nice compliment.

Rare is the time I don’t run across his byline and see something great.

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Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 13h

When you try to Out Group people they might decide they are the In Group.

And you might make that Out Group, which is now the In Group grow quite a bit.

Tajfel et al saw that people will make these choices over the most arbitrary reasons.

But give ‘em a reason? Good luck.

Matthias The Ninth💀⚔️ @moonbasetomb.bsky.social · 16h

I know this is happening elsewhere too. In another major city, white neighbors are walking Latino kids to school so their parents won’t get taken. Because that has happened there. At the school, in front of kids.

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Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 13h

And if Sen. Duckworth wasn’t right there. That woman can be a force of nature when so inspired.

Evan Sutton @evansutton.bsky.social · 16h

Folks can say protest is ineffective. You can claim it's not achieving anything. But there's no way Dick Durbin is doing this if courageous protestors aren't out there daily for the last few weeks forcing people in positions of power to take action.

Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 18h

We’re outside of the Broadview ICE facility.

It’s clearer than ever before.

What’s happening in Illinois is an unprecedented, unlawful abuse of power.

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Evan Sutton @evansutton.bsky.social · 16h

Folks can say protest is ineffective. You can claim it's not achieving anything. But there's no way Dick Durbin is doing this if courageous protestors aren't out there daily for the last few weeks forcing people in positions of power to take action.

Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 18h

We’re outside of the Broadview ICE facility.

It’s clearer than ever before.

What’s happening in Illinois is an unprecedented, unlawful abuse of power.

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Jacqueline Sweet @jsweetli.bsky.social · 17h

WGN, this woman’s employer, is now reporting she was not charged with any crimes and was released.

DHS said earlier she was arrested for assault for throwing objects at agents.

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Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 13h

His name is Miranda.

MIRANDA.

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 17h

This is not a border crossing.
There’s no law that any of us have to show our papers on the interior.

This is a blatant civil rights violation. How is anyone supposed to know whether this man is a real ICE agent or just pretending to be one?!

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 17h

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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Bryce McNeil @brycejmcneil.bsky.social · 17h

I periodically do a session for college media kids in which I warn them to "not be that review writer that acts they just uncovered the genius of Led Zeppelin."

Case in point...

Matt Ufford @mattufford.bsky.social · 18h

certain people are put on Earth for a reason, and @albertburneko.bsky.social is here to tear down dumbasses (gift link) defector.com/breaking-som...

Breaking: Some Guy Now Aware Of Most Revered Country Artist Who Ever Lived | Defector

Rare indeed is the headline-and-dek combo worth noticing, or caring about. In many publications, these aren’t even written by the same person who wrote the actual blog; at any rate they’re many hundre...

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Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 15h

That’s cold, Inquirer.

“However, rains in advance of the storm may begin during the day Saturday at the Shore, and perhaps in the early evening around Philly. (At least that won’t be an issue for the Phillies or their fans.)”

Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 18h

Heavy rains and gusts to 40 mph are expected in Philly. The storm may last through Monday.

‘Nasty’ weekend nor’easter may bring major flooding and strong wind gusts to Philly area

New Jersey has declared a state of emergency, effective 11 p.m. Saturday.

www.inquirer.com

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Kenny Smith #THWG @kennysmith.bsky.social · 18h

“After they shot me in my head” is how the quote BEGINS.

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Matthew Facciani @matthewfacciani.bsky.social · 1d

“A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination”
www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...

Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows

A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination

www.scientificamerican.com

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Michael Mirer @michaelmirer.bsky.social · 18h

Private equity guy watching football: TWO guards on the offensive line? Seems like we should make some cuts.

David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 18h

"College football is money-hungry, exploitative of the players, and expert at creating miserable fan experiences, but at least it can't get any worse."
"Hold my-"
www.espn.com/college-spor...

Sources: Big Ten closes in on private equity deal

The Big Ten is approaching a vote on a private capital agreement and the formation of Big Ten Enterprises, which would infuse league schools with more than $2 billion, according to sources.

www.espn.com

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