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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 9d

SCOTUS Lets Cook Stay on Fed Board Despite Trump’s Attempt to Fire Her, At Least For Now talkingpointsmemo.com/news/supreme...

SCOTUS Lets Cook Stay on Fed Board Despite Trump’s Attempt to Fire Her, At Least For Now

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to keep fired Governor Lisa Cook on...

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 9d

Wow. That didn't take long.
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Commissioner Cathy Engelbert 'likely' to leave WNBA after CBA negotiations, per report

According to Sports Business Journal, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is likely to leave the league following its upcoming CBA negotiations.

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Caleb Dume @thacalebdume.bsky.social · 10d

I was just listening to her while cooking yesterday. Happy birthday to the GOAT.

Albumism @albumism.com · 10d

Happy Birthday Patrice Rushen! Explore her musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/PRushenHBD

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 10d

I'm glad this article notes the pressure on lawyers to use AI. But the dream of getting paid by your client and having AI do the work is pretty silly. www.404media.co/18-lawyers-c...

18 Lawyers Caught Using AI Explain Why They Did It

Lawyers blame IT, family emergencies, their own poor judgment, their assistants, illness, and more.

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 10d

Also, it's a good opportunity to make sure they will support indefinitely suspending elections throughout the USA.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10d

Trump: "I'm gonna be meeting with generals and admirals and with leaders, and if I don't like somebody, I'm gonna fire them right on the spot."

Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 11d

So, he can still take votes from Cuomo.

THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 11d

Adams’ name will remain on the ballot, which was finalized earlier this month and already mailed to some absentee voters.

Eric Adams Drops Out of Race for Mayor, Refuses to Endorse Rivals

Lagging badly in polls, the mayor confirmed in a video that he’s suspending his campaign after weeks of denying he was considering an exit.

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 12d

I guess the end of the #eagles game is a little more interesting than I thought.

Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 12d

I’m expecting big things from the WNBA today.

Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 12d

It’s looking like I may not have to pay very close attention to the second half of this football game.

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Kylie Cheung @kylietcheung.bsky.social · 12d

RIP Eric Adams campaign. you taught me that it's ok to be weird

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 12d

I’m not much of a football fan, but my tv says this Buccaneers team is 3-0. Doesn’t look it right now.

Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 16d

Unidentified fishy smell in DelCo. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8SGBksv/

It's the smell that has people talking in parts of Haverford Township. Sources in emergency management confirmed that they are receiving numerous calls to the 911 center in Delaware County about a sus...

TikTok video by CBS Philadelphia

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 16d

Not that it's helped the rest of us. Still, very entertaining.

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 16d

Signed up!

The Quietus @thequietus.com · 16d

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 16d

This is Garnet Smith getting out of prison after being wrongfully imprisoned and incarcerated for 40 years. It has been an honor representing him in this part of his journey.

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 16d

Is it a coincidence that WNBA head coaches who are women are at higher risk of getting fired quickly now that there is much more money in the WNBA?

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 17d

This is a remarkably tough league for head coaches right now. Damn!

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 17d

The New York Liberty will not renew coach Sandy Brondello’s contract for next season, the organization announced. Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but the team struggled with injuries to star players Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu this year.

New York Liberty part ways with championship-winning coach Sandy Brondello

The New York Liberty will not renew coach Sandy Brondello’s contract for next season. Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but the team struggled with injuries to star players Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu this year.

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 18d

I love how every year my father wishes us all good things and “lots of naches“ for Rosh Hashana.

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 18d

GWAR vs Republicans? I’m taking GWAR 10/10.

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 18d

I am told of a court reporter who administered the oath as follows: “do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you god, WHO YOU SHALL MEET ON THE LAST GREAT DAY?”

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Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 18d

Dang. Click through. It's worth your time.

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ALL HAIL THE TECHNOCRACY

Tech went all in on Trump this year. It's just the beginning.

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 18d

Journalism 🤝 Activism: @404media.co www.404media.co/were-suing-i...

We’re Suing ICE for Its $2 Million Spyware Contract

404 Media has filed a lawsuit against ICE for access to its contract with Paragon, a company that sells powerful spyware for breaking into phones and accessing encrypted messaging apps.

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 18d

Also, a proper funding source for reparations

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Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 19d

I guess the drama for this race is whether Lando can extend on mediums and whether the rain actually happens.

Michael Pomerantz @mdpesq.bsky.social · 19d

“Defend this emotionally disregulated house!!”

Franzke & LA @franzkela.bsky.social · 19d

DID YOU KNOW - the Phillies next road game after today is most likely not until Wednesday, October 8th, when the cocky/distraught meter will be at 100 in one direction or the other

Plan accordingly

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