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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 6h

Huh: TikTok took down my 8-second video featuring this image of Debbie Brockman — the news producer just detained by Trump’s CBP agents — saying it violates the “joy of TikTok”

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 3h

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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commuternyc.bsky.social @commuternyc.bsky.social · 3h

www.carscoops.com/2025/09/tesl... Awful to read these Tesla fire deaths stories again and again $tsla $tslaq

Trapped Children Die In Tesla Fire After Door Handles Allegedly Wouldn’t Open | Carscoops

A man tried to save the occupants but he was unable to open the doors of the crashed Tesla

www.carscoops.com

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darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 7h

that johnson is more terrified of seating a duly elected democrat who could force an epstein vote than having the entire government shut down really makes me wonder about that epstein vote tbh

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the Juice Media @thejuicemedia.com · 23h

The Government of New Zealand has made a new tourism ad and it's surprsingly honest and informative!

Honest Government Ad | Visit New Zealand!

YouTube video by thejuicemedia

www.youtube.com

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Ricochet Rowdy @ricochetrowdy.bsky.social · 4d

Good thing Mars has a different sun. $tsla

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 16h

Huh. Gonna be an awkward day for Secretary of State-National Security Advisor-Acting Archivist Marco Rubio.

www.rickscott.senate.gov/services/fil...

Part of a letter sent by a bunch of GOP members of Congress in favor of granting Maria Corina Machado the Nobel Peace Prize, which she won today.

The last three paragraphs, before Rick Scott and Marco Rubio's signature, reads:

The Maduro regime's abuses and assaults on the civil society and legitimate
political activity of Venezuelan citizens have caused millions to flee to other countries,
while millions more have had no choice but to remain in the prison Maduro has
imposed on them. The peace of the region has been greatly disturbed by Maduro’s
welcoming of some of the world’s worst actors, including terrorists and dictators who
support him.
It is our firm belief that María Corina Machado’s courageous and selfless
leadership, and unyielding dedication to the pursuit of peace and democratic ideals,
make her a most deserving candidate for this prestigious award. Her efforts not only
highlight the urgent need for international solidarity in the face of aggressive and
expansive authoritarianism but also serve as a reminder of the power of individual
bravery in the quest for justice.

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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 1d

LMAOOOOO

A bunch of comedians tried to make up for their participation in the Riyadh comedy festival by donating their pay to Human Rights Watch and Human rights Watch was like “nah bitch we don’t want your dirty blood money” 😂😂 I’m dying

Human Rights Watch Doesn’t Want Any Riyadh Comedy Festival Money

Taking money from those who took money from Saudi Arabia would impact perception of the org’s independence.

www.vulture.com

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 1d

Last month Australian ABC journalist John Lyons was told to be quiet by President Donald Trump after he asked about his wealth since taking office. That Four Corners investigative report will air on Monday night (Australian time). www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Chasing Trump's Billions

Four Corners is the home of Australian investigative journalism.

www.abc.net.au

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Jonathan Green @greenj.bsky.social · 1d

This is utterly … what’s the word? Oh yes … fucked.

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Former Wallabies star David Pocock booted from parliamentary sports club

Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby

www.theguardian.com

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Kevin J. CREATURE @kevinjkircher.com · 1d

Over 40% of corn grown in Indiana is used to make ethanol that cars burn. One acre of corn yields about 16,500 vehicle-miles per year of ethanol, which sounds high until you realize that one acre of solar yields about 2,700,000 vehicle-miles per year: 16,000% more driving for a given plot of land.

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Bevan M @motbevron.bsky.social · 1d

Loving learning through Barbra that Melania met Donald through Jeffrey

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 1d

Netanyahu's mouthpiece, Amit Segal, casually admits on Twitter that his country has been holding 1,700 people from Gaza hostage, including children.

Among other things, according to the decision:

- 250 security prisoners will be released.
- 1,700 residents of the Gaza Strip who were not involved in the events of October 7 and were arrested after the massacre will be released.
- 22 minors under the age of 18, residents of the Gaza Strip who were not involved in the events of October 7 and were arrested after the massacre, will be released.
- 360 bodies of terrorists will be returned.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

🤷🏼

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Thomas Hansen @thomashansen.bsky.social · 2d

JUST IN: A federal judge has granted the New York Times’ demand for a list of Elon Musk’s security clearances:

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

#TeslaTakedown
#ElonQ
$TSLA #Tesla #SpaceX
$TSLAQ

Ht: @kyledcheney.bsky.social

THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY and NEIL BEDI,
Plaintiffs,
.. ••
-v-
UNITED STATES DEFENSE
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY,
25cv2333 (DLC)
OPINION AND ORDER
Defendant.
APPEARANCES:
For plaintiffs The New York Times Company and Neil Bedi:
Dana Robinson Green
The New York Times Company
520 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018
For defendant United States Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency:
Peter Max Aronoff
United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New
York
6 Chambers Stree ew York, NY 10001
DENISE COTE, District Judge:
The New York Times Company and Neil Bedi have filed suit
against the United States Defense Counterintelligence and
Security Agency ("DCSA") under the Freedom of Information Act
("FOIA"), 5 U.S.C. $ 552, to compel production of a single,
two-page document listing any security clearances granted to
Case 1:25-cv-02333-DLC Document 21
Filed 10/08/25
Page 2 of 21
Elon Musk. DCSA asserts that it properly withheld the document under FOIA Exemptions 6 and 7(C), on grounds that disclosure of
the document would invade Musk's privacy. The parties cross-
moved for summary judgment. For the following reasons, the plaintiffs' motion is granted, and the defendant's motion is
denied.

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Motorhead @bradmunchen.bsky.social · 2d

I just injected this into my veins and haven't been able to stop laughing for over an hour now. Please help. 🤣

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

(Reuters) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday that it is opening an investigation into 2.88 million Tesla vehicles equipped with its Full Self-Driving system over traffic-safety violations.

@reuters.com $TSLA

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Schrödinger's Sneetch Belly @rtodkelly.bsky.social · 2d

"the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa"

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kate conger @kateconger.com · 2d

Jonathan Rinderknecht, a white man, was charged with starting the Palisades Fire. But on X, the company's news summary tab shows a photo of a black man.

Screenshot depicting posts on X, one showing the suspect accused of starting the Palisades Fire, a white man. The X news tab reports on the suspect's arrest, but shows a photo of a black man instead.

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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 3d

Holy crap. Trump will make the FCC crucify Jimmy Kimmel for this.

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Barbara Pocock @barbarapocock.bsky.social · 2d

Bloody hell don’t these massive contract bids💰 provide for a proofread/reference check?? Just so bloody, unbelievably shoddy. www.afr.com/rear-window/...

KPMG corrects its own phantom reference

Deloitte isn’t the only big four firm slipping up on its citations, though it’s still the only one blaming the robots.

www.afr.com

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 3d

This strikes me as pretty bad

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Tim Jones @timjonesbooks.bsky.social · 4d

News: World’s wind & solar farms have generated more electricity than coal plants for the first time this year: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

NZ Govt: plans to import LNG, consent another coal-fired power station, consent more coal mines.

Aotearoa is a climate crime scene. #climatecriminals

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 3d

This is great. The absurdity of this moment captured. Make it go viral.

Andy @andyoregon.bsky.social · 4d

Jess Waters recycling the same guy over and over to represent “former” different enemies

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El Gibbs @bluntshovels.bsky.social · 4d

"I visited a watch house where I saw a 17-year-old who had been detained for more than three weeks in the watch house without any access to sunlight, no access to their family, no schooling"

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Boy's 'haunting' expression in watch house drives home concerns for commissioner

Queensland's outgoing human rights commissioner says he has lost sleep worrying about some juveniles "spending weeks and weeks" in the state's watch houses.

www.abc.net.au

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