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RTL @rtlofficiel.bsky.social · 2h

Miss France 2026 : les 30 candidates se rendront en Martinique pour leur voyage préparatoire

Les candidates à l'élection 2026 s'envoleront pour la Martinique dans quelques semaines, la région natale d'Angélique Angarni-Filopon, élue Miss France 2025.

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2h

Important piece by @theklaxon.bsky.social @anthonyklan.bsky.social. Advance ran the “No” campaign against the Voice, aggressively spreading disinformation. Why? One of biggest impediments to fossil fuels is Indigenous rights. #auspol #IndigenousRights #FossilFuels theklaxon.com.au/advance-spre...

"Advance" major spreader of fossil fuels lies before federal election: ARC study - The Klaxon

The group that ran the “No” campaign against the Indigenous Voice was one of the biggest spreaders of fossil fuels propaganda ahead of the federal election, a major study has found.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 2h

Brussels to host EU-China talks on rare earth export controls reut.rs/3L5Cl1y

Brussels to host EU-China talks on rare earth export controls

European Union and Chinese officials will meet in Brussels next week looking to smooth trade tensions, notably China's expansion of controls on rare earth exports that threaten to damage important EU manufacturing sectors such as the automotive industry.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 2h

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How NYC schools become lifelines for children after ICE arrests their parents

Educators and advocates say a growing number of schools are stepping in to support students who have had one or both parents detained by ICE.

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 2h

As Israel Pushes to Annex West Bank, Norwegian Refugee Council Condemns Growing Settler Violence

Israel’s Knesset has advanced legislation that would effectively annex the West Bank, prompting rare criticism from the Trump administration, which says it does not support annexation. We get a report...

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John Spurlock @johnspurlock.com · 2h

fantastic cartoonish explainer of the sordid history here

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgZ1...

Who Owns The Statue of Liberty?

YouTube video by CGP Grey

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 2h

📣 Some exciting news for Library Friends groups!

@ala-united.bsky.social and @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social are providing grants to Friends groups at small and rural libraries. Applications open Dec. 17!

Learn more: bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM

United for Libraries @ala-united.bsky.social · 3d

Special announcement for the 20th annual #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek:

We've partnered with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social to provide:

💰 $500 & $1000 grants for Friends groups in small + rural areas
💻 1 year of eLearning on us
📚 $500 Book donation grants

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM

Promotional image for National Friends of Libraries Week, featuring logos of Penguin Random House and United for Libraries. Text announces special grants of $500 and $1000 for small or rural libraries.

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Schnorkles O'Bork @schnorkles.bsky.social · 2h

I mean the easier thing here is it also is shitty politics.

The "Trump spent 250m on a ballroom while you were struggling for groceries" is like the easiest attack line ever. And the response being "WELL ACKSHUALLY.."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

"Tearing down the White House and replacing it with a facsimile of Mar-a-Lago isn’t any less appalling because Trump cajoled companies into paying for it. Indeed, it might be worse. Funding a pet project via the coercion of private donors creates a closed loop and complete lack of accountability."

King Trump turns US Treasury into his personal piggy bank

He thinks our money is his.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 18h

“‘I Hate Nazis’: Graham Platner Is Defiantly Still Running for Senate – and Leading in the Polls”

EXCLUSIVE: The Maine oysterman sits down with Zeteo to talk about his controversial tattoo and the Democratic establishment's 'continuous' attacks on his campaign.

'I Hate Nazis': Graham Platner Is Defiantly Still Running for Senate – and Leading

EXCLUSIVE: The Maine oysterman sits down with Zeteo to talk about his controversial tattoo and the Democratic establishment's 'continuous' attacks on his campaign.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 1d

"Destruction of federal property is a federal crime-18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines it as willfully injuring or committing any depredation of U.S. gov't property-Damage exceeding $1k is a felony w/ a fine-up to 10 yrs in prison or both"

Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.

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PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 @patriottakes.bsky.social · 17h

Jack Ciattarelli bragging about cutting local government jobs, pay, and benefits:

“I have decreased county personnel rolls by 12%. Through hiring freezes and workforce reductions, I’ve led the way in working with unions to reform worker benefits and institute wage freezes.”

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OldParatroop @oldparatrp.bsky.social · 21h

www.upi.com/amp/Top_News...
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Judge says Pentagon book ban at U.S. military schools unconstitutional

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Defense to return nearly 600 books on race and gender to libraries at several U.S. military schools.

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 22h

ABC News pulled the satellite imagery of the White House comparing Sept. 26 to today.

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Satellite view of the White House showing an image on the left where the East Wing is still standing and an image on the right where it's completely demolished

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 19h

Reuters: NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMES WILL ASK COURT TO DISMISS INDICTMENT AGAINST HER ON GROUNDS THAT U.S. ATTORNEY HALLIGAN WAS UNLAWFULLY APPOINTED-COURT FILING

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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 17h

The New York City mayoral candidate delivered the burn while appearing on a bro-centric podcast — and even they couldn't help but laugh.

Zohran Mamdani Scorches Billionaire Pouring Millions Into Cuomo’s Campaign With Epic One-Liner

The New York City mayoral candidate delivered the burn while appearing on a bro-centric podcast — and even they couldn't help but laugh.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 17h

Arson suspect in deadly Los Angeles Palisades fire pleads not guilty reut.rs/4o6hGZy

Arson suspect in deadly Los Angeles Palisades fire pleads not guilty

The man accused of deliberately setting the blaze that grew into one of the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles history, killing 12 people and incinerating thousands of homes, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to three federal arson-related charges.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 17h

Scott: She said she wants to fire people because they’re gay—and she interrupts to say, “Excuse me, that’s not discrimination.” I’ve never seen anything like that in my life… She’s running with someone on her ticket who happens to be gay. I guess she’s going to fire him too.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 17h

Andrea passed away earlier this year, leaving behind written work that we can turn to in dark times as a reminder of the strength of our community.

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Kris Brown | President, @BradyUnited.org @krisbrown.bradyunited.org · 17h

Trump’s “reform” of ATF isn’t reform at all. It’s a handout to the gun industry and a literal gut punch to public safety.

And the cost? American lives.

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Trump’s “New Era of Reform” for ATF: Divert Resources to Mass Deportations and Fast-Track Gun Industry Approvals

If the Trump Administration shifts ATF’s focus from oversight of the gun industry to mass deportations, it’s not simply a policy failure — it’s a material threat to our public safety.

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 22h

MAGA, he doesn’t need your approval anymore. He just wanted your vote.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 22h

Virginia governor declares state of emergency to expedite food aid during federal shutdown reut.rs/47nulQI

Virginia governor declares state of emergency to expedite food aid during federal shutdown

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency on Thursday to help maintain food aid for state residents as a three-week-long U.S. government shutdown threatens to halt federal benefits.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 22h

FBI agents arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, former NBA player Damon Jones and more as part of a federal investigation of illegal sports betting and poker.

Read the indictments here:

Read the indictments charging NBA’s Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier

In all, 31 people were arrested in connection with the two cases, officials said.

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Spes Semper™️ @spessemper.bsky.social · 1d

#Trump #DOJ #Accountability #Democracy #TheGriftGoesOn

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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 1d

Adelita Grijalva won her election to Congress 28 days ago with 70% of the vote yet Mike Johnson refuses to swear in. This is a continuation of the GOP's rejection of democracy.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

Taiwan wary China's new economic plan could include sensitive frontline islands, sources say reut.rs/42Sj9Ky

Taiwan wary China's new economic plan could include sensitive frontline islands, sources say

Taiwan is warily watching whether China could seek to try and exert economic control over sensitive frontline Taiwanese islands in a key development plan being discussed in Beijing this week, officials familiar with the matter said.

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