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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · Jan 21
Scientists pool their resources and secretly bring George Washington back from the dead to save the country. But he’s too obsessed with everyone not wearing wigs.
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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 16h
Today's Letitia James indictment appears to relate to a *different* property in Norfolk, Virginia, from the one that was the subject of Bill Pulte's April "criminal referral" letter.

While Pulte described a property in zip 23505 bought in 2023, the indictment refers to one in 23509 bought in 2020.
Norfolk, VA 23505 On August 17, 2023, Ms. James granted Ms. Shamice Thompson-Hairston power of attorney to make a Virginia property her "principal residence." See Exhibit A. And on August 30 and 31, 2023, through her attorney, Ms. James purchased this property in Norfolk, VA. In a Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Form 3047 and in mortgage documents, she reaffirmed this would be her primary residence, despite being a statewide public office holder in the state of New York at that same time and primarily residing in the state of New York. See Exhibit B. In fact, a building permit issued on her New York property on July 15, 2024 lists her New York property as the "JAMES RESIDENCE" and states "Remain Occupied": Primary residence mortgages receive more favorable loan terms, including lower interest rates, than secondary residence mortgages. Lenders view secondary residence mortgages as significantly riskier, as a borrower is more likely to continue paying off a primary residence mortgage during any financial hardship. Interest rates on secondary residence mortgages are typically between 0.25-0.50% higher than their primary residence counterparts; however, this gap can widen depending on the lender. At the time of the 2023 Norfolk, VA property purchase and mortgage, Ms. James was the siting Attorney General of New York and is required by law to have her primary residence in the state of New York-even though her mortgage applications list her intent to have the Norfolk, VA property as her primary home. It appears Ms. James' property and mortgage-related misrepresentations may have continued to her recent 2023 Norfolk, VA property purchase in order to secure a lower interest rate and more favorable loan terms. 5. On or about August 17, 2020, JAMES, as sole borrower, purchased the three (3) bedroom, (1) bathroom property located at 3121 Peronne Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23509 (the 'Peronne Property"), for approximately $137,000, financed with a mortgage loan of approximately $109,600 (Loan #4430025978) backed by Fannie Mae. 6. The loan was originated by OVM Financial under a signed Second Home Rider, which required JAMES, as the sole borrower to occupy and use the property as her secondary residence, and prohibited its use as a timesharing or other shared ownership arrangement or agreement that requires her either to rent the property or give any other person any control over the occupancy or use of the property. 7. Despite these representations, the Peronne Property was not occupied or used by JAMES as a secondary residence and was instead used as a rental investment property, renting the property to a family of (3).
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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 16h
A+ headline, no notes.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 16h
You won’t believe what degrading practice the pope just condemned
You won’t believe what degrading practice the pope just condemned
Communication must be freed from clickbait and misguided thinking, head of Catholic church tells journalists The pope has condemned clickbait as a “degrading” part of journalism, at a private audience with global newswires. Australian media representatives were among those to hear directly from Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday with about 150 members of newswire alliance Minds International. Continue reading...
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d.ly @dly.bsky.social · 16h
charlie day huffing paint from a sock quoted saying the original post
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 18h
Brain dead. Corrupt. Disgusting. Embarrassing. Frightening. Ghoulish. Hideous.
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 18h
Abhorrent.
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 18h
Irresponsible. Idiotic.
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 18h
Abhorrent.
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 18h
Irresponsible. Idiotic.
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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 19h
BREAKING

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted by the US Department of Justice.
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 18h
Irresponsible. Idiotic.
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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 19h
BREAKING

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted by the US Department of Justice.
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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 19h
This @betterfoodfndn.bsky.social web event with #Nudge author, @casssunstein.bsky.social 100% affirmed my #ClimateInfluence approach: we need more people to "come out of the #vegan / #plantbased closet" and kickstart a #foodsystems movement away from animal ag. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_R_...
Nudging Climate Action: A Conversation with Cass Sunstein
YouTube video by Better Food Foundation
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Amanda Litman @amandalitman.bsky.social · 19h
This is tonight! It's not too late to RSVP.
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Amanda Litman @amandalitman.bsky.social · 1d
Thursday 10/9, 8pm ET: @runforsomething.net’s special call for renters considering a run for office, bc contrary to what you might think, you don’t need to own property to run for office!! www.mobilize.us/runforsometh...
Elect More Renters! · Run for Something
Rents are skyrocketing. Protections are shrinking. And the people writing the rules? Mostly homeowners, landlords, and career politicians. It’s no wonder renters—millennials, Gen Z, working families—a...
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PAM! @pamtoo.bsky.social · 18h
I'LL ANTIFA YOU HERE IN A MINUTE!
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Vox @vox.com · 6d
The most effective way to avert a climate change catastrophe: People in wealthier countries have to eat more plant-based foods and less red meat, poultry, and dairy.
The climate movement’s biggest weakness
What the climate movement is getting dead wrong.
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Kenny Torrella @kennytorrella.bsky.social · 2d
Gift link: www.vox.com/future-perfe...
Animal abusers are getting off easy
How Trump and his Supreme Court made a big problem even worse.
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lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 20h
why settle for just the halftime show when the whole nfl is woke and lgbt now? i can't be the only one who thinks turning point should channel its right wing influencer pipeline into a rival football league, all safety procedures and concussion protocols (feminine coded) removed
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 20h
Turning Point USA announced it will host counterprogramming to the Super Bowl halftime show, called “The All American Halftime Show,” as MAGA critics have been enraged over the selection of Bad Bunny as the 2026 headliner.
MAGA rage over Bad Bunny at Super Bowl sparks an alternative show
Counterprogramming hosted by the group that Charlie Kirk founded spotlights the growing political polarization surrounding one of the biggest events of the year.
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 21h
@kennytorrella.bsky.social thank you for your Climatebase talk! Really good stuff.
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 1d
She’s from Canada. You wouldn’t know her.
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Schrödinger's Sneetch Belly @rtodkelly.bsky.social · 1d
"the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa"
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Joshua Basseches @joshuabasseches.bsky.social · 1d
U.S. climate and energy federalism at work!
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Colorado bolsters EV rebates after federal pullback
Electric vehicles are key to Colorado’s climate targets. Gov. Jared Polis (D) told potential EV buyers: "Get out there right now."
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 1d
When you wanted excellent but you got bogus
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Lux "Nightmare" Alptraum @luxalptraum.com · 1d
TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it
One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way. What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money. Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight. To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 1d
Getting taller tickles too much!
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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · 1d
Morning Spew for Night Owls—New York's plastic waste situation is bleak—so why hasn't policy regulating single-use packaging passed in the state legislature yet? The answer: $$$$$$$
Big Box Companies Are Killing NY’s Environmental Efforts With Cash
Plus, more news for your Wednesday morning.
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 1d
In Chicago, Defense Secretary Pere Hegseth screened the arriving 400 Texas National Guard troopers for "fatties" and "beardos". To the three women who remained the Secretary proposed marriage.
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 1d
Combustion is the past, electricity is the future, pass it on.
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 1d
Now I can’t sleep.
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 1d
Just a little weirder when he whispered “I love you”
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Andi Zeisler @andizeisler.bsky.social · 1d
"the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa”
Winona Ryder, covered in ash and dragging on a cigarette at the end of “Heathers”
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 1d
This is something that should have been done from day 1
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slate @pleasebegneiss.bsky.social · 1d
then how will we get people to give to calico cut pants dot com

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New California law limits volume of ads on streaming platforms: 'Much-needed peace and quiet'
Thanks to a new California law, you won't have to scramble to turn down the volume when a blaring commercial comes on a streaming platform.
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La @laurenkrueger.bsky.social · 1d
What’s overreacting to breaking the law? I’d say hating on bail reform, but not this.
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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 1d
Cuomo on how he’d handle Trump sending troops into NYC:

Oh they’ll violate the constitution and break the law and violate civil rights and terrorize people but let’s not get all dramatic about it.

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"[I want to] be ready here in New York, and let's be smart. They're going to send in ICE in New York. They are going to do things that are illegal and unconstitutional, but let's not overreact." - Andrew Cuomo said in June after Trump deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles
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