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Edward Branley @yatpundit.com · 3h

good night 🖤

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YatCats @yatcats.bsky.social · 4h

sunny floofy! #Nala 281/365

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NOLA Six Word Writing Challenge @nolasixwords.bsky.social · 6h

In six words or less, write a story about this image:
(josephwaltonphotography photo)
#neworleans
#nola
#nolasky
#writing
#writingsky
#writingchallenge
#sixwords
#nolasixwords
#writingprompts
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Edward Branley @yatpundit.com · 9h

_So when the news broke that the award was going to Machado, the White House sniffed that the Nobel is a silly trifle that no one cares about anyway._

this feckin guy 🤣

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MAGA World Can't Believe Sturgeon-Humping Norwegians Didn't Give Nobel Prize To Heroic Peacemaker Donald Trump

Do they give Nobels for whining? He certainly has a shot at that.

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The District Press @districtpressdc.bsky.social · 15h

With another Concacaf W Champions Cup match coming up for the Spirit next week, Annie and André took a look at the lessons from last week's draw with Gotham FC.

Takeaways from Washington Spirit’s Concacaf Champions Cup draw with Gotham FC

After two high-scoring matches against teams from El Salvador and Canada in the Concacaf W Champions Cup, the Washington Spirit were finally held scoreless by NWSL opponent NJ/NY Gotham FC last Wednesday. With the battle to make the knockout stage still raging, Annie Elliott and André Carlisle took a look at the biggest lessons from that game. Tara McKeown leaps to block a Gotham FC player.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 15h

Gothamist spoke to residents in East New York, Coney Island, Rochdale Village, Wakefield and East Harlem — and found widespread support for our plan to address public safety and the mental health crisis.

Mamdani mental health plan resonates in former Adams strongholds as NYC election nears

Interviews in five neighborhoods that were strongholds for the current mayor in 2021 suggest residents want the next mayor to focus on mental health issues.

gothamist.com

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andré @838carlisle.bsky.social · 14h

pretty stupid for the athletic to try and cover a whole ass home world cup without some of the writers they've let go

Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 15h

Some personal news: today is my final day at The Athletic, ending a 6+ year tenure on its staff.

Immensely fortunate to have covered this sport alongside some of the finest writers and editors in the industry. Will keep you posted as I figure out what’s next for my work!

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 14h

Cervical cancer has a known path of prevention, but that also means it falls at the intersection of cultural issues that are facing strong political opposition.

Cervical cancer could be eradicated. But not with Medicaid cuts and anti-vax politics.

The cancer has a known path of prevention, but that also means it falls at the intersection of cultural issues that are facing strong political opposition.

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Edward Branley @yatpundit.com · 17h

Good morning, Jaye! 🍹❤️

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Edward Branley @yatpundit.com · 17h

good morning ☕

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✌️Bob ☮ (Old Man Hippy)💙 @oldmanhippy.com · 19h

Happy Friday!
Foxy’s 🦊 🦋 Meet and Greet 🦋

“"Protest is an act of love, not one of anger." ― John Lewis

As Foxy says…
We will be okay! ✌️

#StrongerTogether #BlueCrew

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Edward Branley @yatpundit.com · 17h

happy Friday, Brenda! Here's to a great weekend! #BreakfastCrew #BlueCrew

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The District Press @districtpressdc.bsky.social · 18h

Happy Friday! Today we're talking about Aaron Herrera's time with the Guatemalan National Team, tonight's USMNT match, and the new Bethesda team in USL League 2.

USMNT progress in U20 World Cup, MacIver called up to Scotland NT, and more: Friday Freedom Kicks

Happy Friday! We are smack dab in the middle of a FIFA men's window, so there's more international news than league news today. 2025 USMNT October Friendlies - Previewing USA vs. Ecuador (SSFC)How are people feeling about today's game? I hope the US can figure some things out and start looking better, but I'm not too confident. Pulisic named Serie A Player of the Month after dominant September (Pro Soccer Wire)

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Edward Branley @yatpundit.com · 1d

good night 🖤

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YatCats @yatcats.bsky.social · 1d

Red Five, on target! #Arwen 280/365

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Edward Branley @yatpundit.com · 1d

_According to reporters present in the courtroom, Perry said she had “seen no credible evidence that there is a danger of a rebellion in the state of Illinois”._

go home, Reichsmarschall Miller.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s effort to deploy national guard troops in Chicago

Much-anticipated judgement centers on efforts by Trump administration to use troops to aid immigration crackdown

www.theguardian.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

I’m mildly surprised that Republican voters and America Firsters have bought Scott Bessent’s bullshit that American taxpayers aren’t shipping billions to Argentina to bail out the massive personal investments of Bessent’s friends. I guess loyalty to these crooks takes precedent.

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NOLA Six Word Writing Challenge @nolasixwords.bsky.social · 1d

In six words or less, write a story about this image:
(Antoine's Restaurant photo)
#neworleans
#nola
#nolasky
#writing
#writingsky
#writingchallenge
#sixwords
#nolasixwords
#writingprompts
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19thnews @19thnews.org · 1d

The New York AG and former FBI director are two of the most high-profile targets, but the president’s playbook in seeking retribution has been used on many others in the past — including other Black women in positions of power.

From Letitia James to James Comey, Trump is treating the DOJ like an instrument of revenge

The New York AG and former FBI director are two of the most high-profile targets, but the president’s playbook in seeking retribution has been used on many others in the past — including other Black w...

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Edward Branley @yatpundit.com · 1d

_I hate to be the person who always brings up Donald Trump in conversations about thongs, but it’s no coincidence that the end of Victoria’s Secret’s brief period of soft-touch sexuality has come at this precise moment._

not surprising

slate.com/life/2025/10...

Victoria’s Secret Is Returning to “Sexy.” You’re Not Going to Like Why.

I hate to be the person who brings up Donald Trump in conversations about thongs, but ...

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Edward Branley @yatpundit.com · 1d

_Posobiec, perhaps better known as the Pizzagate guy, fancies himself a historian but appears blind to the most obvious comparison to the present day._

another moron with an audience

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