Zeta Cross
@zetazc.bsky.social
Love trees, open spaces, wildlife. Climate is critical. Native plants. Rewiring America. Rewiring Montco. Sometime journalist. Real estate agent. Meditation. Sufi. Love podcasts.
Keep drawing
January 6, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Keep drawing
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Tonight’s sunset at Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach, San Diego, California. Had to brave the rain
#sandiego #sdca #pacificbeach #beach #surfing #sunset #sunsetchasers #ocean #crystalpier #landscapes_lovers #photography
#sandiego #sdca #pacificbeach #beach #surfing #sunset #sunsetchasers #ocean #crystalpier #landscapes_lovers #photography
January 5, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Tonight’s sunset at Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach, San Diego, California. Had to brave the rain
#sandiego #sdca #pacificbeach #beach #surfing #sunset #sunsetchasers #ocean #crystalpier #landscapes_lovers #photography
#sandiego #sdca #pacificbeach #beach #surfing #sunset #sunsetchasers #ocean #crystalpier #landscapes_lovers #photography
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This is sad.
Inbox: the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board has voted to dissolve the organization following Congress pulling its federal funding
January 5, 2026 at 9:53 PM
This is sad.
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I don't want Trump or the United States to be "in charge" of the Western hemisphere. I want The United States to be a part of a rules based International system where we respect borders.
January 6, 2026 at 4:05 AM
I don't want Trump or the United States to be "in charge" of the Western hemisphere. I want The United States to be a part of a rules based International system where we respect borders.
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Border wall construction in Southern Arizona threatens return of jaguars
Another jaguar spotted in Southern Arizona is facing an uncertain future as border wall construction advances through critical habitat in the region, according to wildlife advocates.
Another jaguar spotted in Southern Arizona is facing an uncertain future as border wall construction advances through critical habitat in the region, according to wildlife advocates.
Border wall construction in Southern Arizona threatens return of jaguars
Another jaguar spotted in Southern Arizona is facing an uncertain future as border wall construction advances through critical habitat in the region, according to wildlife advocates.
fllics.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Border wall construction in Southern Arizona threatens return of jaguars
Another jaguar spotted in Southern Arizona is facing an uncertain future as border wall construction advances through critical habitat in the region, according to wildlife advocates.
Another jaguar spotted in Southern Arizona is facing an uncertain future as border wall construction advances through critical habitat in the region, according to wildlife advocates.
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If you've got an independent site or individual journalist you love, add them to the replies here.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Instead check out @zeteo.com @propublica.org @flaminghydra.com @404media.co @wired.com @marisakabas.bsky.social and the like.
If you've got an independent site or individual journalist you love, add them to the replies here.
If you've got an independent site or individual journalist you love, add them to the replies here.
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Congestion pricing after one year: How life has changed. (Gift Article)
How life has changed in the New York area, according to data on traffic, transit and the responses of 600 readers.
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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1. The military raid on Venezuela and ouster of Maduro will create a financial windfall for a Trump-supporting billionaire, investor Paul Singer.
Follow this thread for details.
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Follow this thread for details.
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Venezuela raid enriches MAGA billionaire
The ouster of Maduro is a financial windfall for a prominent Trump-supporting billionaire, investor Paul Singer.
popular.info
January 5, 2026 at 1:38 PM
1. The military raid on Venezuela and ouster of Maduro will create a financial windfall for a Trump-supporting billionaire, investor Paul Singer.
Follow this thread for details.
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popular.info/p/venezuela-...
Follow this thread for details.
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popular.info/p/venezuela-...
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Good morning
Congress is in session tomorrow, January 6th
Please join me in calling your Representatives 202 224-3121....
Tell them:
I don't want Venezuela, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico, or Canada
I WANT HEALTHCARE
Extend the ACA SUBSIDIES
Congress is in session tomorrow, January 6th
Please join me in calling your Representatives 202 224-3121....
Tell them:
I don't want Venezuela, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico, or Canada
I WANT HEALTHCARE
Extend the ACA SUBSIDIES
January 5, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Good morning
Congress is in session tomorrow, January 6th
Please join me in calling your Representatives 202 224-3121....
Tell them:
I don't want Venezuela, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico, or Canada
I WANT HEALTHCARE
Extend the ACA SUBSIDIES
Congress is in session tomorrow, January 6th
Please join me in calling your Representatives 202 224-3121....
Tell them:
I don't want Venezuela, Cuba, Greenland, Mexico, or Canada
I WANT HEALTHCARE
Extend the ACA SUBSIDIES
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Some very serious constitutional questions here that require resolution.
The Pentagon will cut the military retirement pay of Sen. Mark Kelly for what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the Arizona Democrat’s “seditious” statements on a video telling service members they have the right to refuse to execute illegal orders.
Read more: cnb.cx/495FHLo
Read more: cnb.cx/495FHLo
January 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Some very serious constitutional questions here that require resolution.
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"It's interesting that Russia withdrew all of its personnel from Venezuela exactly 14 days before Trump's invasion. China didn't withdraw their personnel. Cuba didn't withdraw theirs. Just Russia.
(...)someone called Putin to warn him what's up as part of a quid pro quo."
- Ambassador Fairfax
(...)someone called Putin to warn him what's up as part of a quid pro quo."
- Ambassador Fairfax
January 5, 2026 at 3:43 PM
"It's interesting that Russia withdrew all of its personnel from Venezuela exactly 14 days before Trump's invasion. China didn't withdraw their personnel. Cuba didn't withdraw theirs. Just Russia.
(...)someone called Putin to warn him what's up as part of a quid pro quo."
- Ambassador Fairfax
(...)someone called Putin to warn him what's up as part of a quid pro quo."
- Ambassador Fairfax
South Street in Philadelphia, PA
January 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
South Street in Philadelphia, PA
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Cutting way down on sugar is the first thing that he did.
Cutting way down on sugar is the first thing that he did.
Our Former Restaurant Critic Changed His Eating Habits. You Can, Too.
Pete Wells tells how he recovered from an out-of-control diet. And each week in January, he and experts will suggest ways to reset your own appetite.
cooking.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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Cutting way down on sugar is the first thing that he did.
Cutting way down on sugar is the first thing that he did.
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NEW: Pentagon initiates proceedings to demote U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, a retired captain, over video telling soldiers to refuse illegal orders
January 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM
NEW: Pentagon initiates proceedings to demote U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, a retired captain, over video telling soldiers to refuse illegal orders
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This game allows you to identify birds and answer bird questions at a beginning level (“it’s a goose”) vs. more expert levels (“it’s a Ross’s Goose”) so I played it with my siblings all the time.
Our house rules: you MUST answer what’s on the card (guessing outdated names and facts)
Our house rules: you MUST answer what’s on the card (guessing outdated names and facts)
January 5, 2026 at 1:23 AM
This game allows you to identify birds and answer bird questions at a beginning level (“it’s a goose”) vs. more expert levels (“it’s a Ross’s Goose”) so I played it with my siblings all the time.
Our house rules: you MUST answer what’s on the card (guessing outdated names and facts)
Our house rules: you MUST answer what’s on the card (guessing outdated names and facts)
I’m impressed
Vegetarian wellington: leeks, potatoes, chives, spring onion, cheese and cashews.
Served with cauliflower cheese and steamed carrots.
#hobbybaker #homemade #foodie #Whatscooking 🍜🍽️🥧
Served with cauliflower cheese and steamed carrots.
#hobbybaker #homemade #foodie #Whatscooking 🍜🍽️🥧
January 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
I’m impressed
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Today, President Trump said crime is down to "almost nothing after two and half weeks" of the Guard in New Orleans.
The guard only arrived in New Orleans 5 days ago. 3 people have been shot and killed in the city since then. #lalege
www.nola.com/news/crime_p...
www.nola.com/news/crime_p...
The guard only arrived in New Orleans 5 days ago. 3 people have been shot and killed in the city since then. #lalege
www.nola.com/news/crime_p...
www.nola.com/news/crime_p...
New Orleans coroner IDs 3 men killed in separate shootings
Kyron Johnson, 37, was found dead with a gunshot wound early Monday morning on Chef Menteur Highway. Reginald McGinnis, 31, died Wednesday after a shooting on Plymouth Place, and Titus Lee West, 37, w...
www.nola.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Today, President Trump said crime is down to "almost nothing after two and half weeks" of the Guard in New Orleans.
The guard only arrived in New Orleans 5 days ago. 3 people have been shot and killed in the city since then. #lalege
www.nola.com/news/crime_p...
www.nola.com/news/crime_p...
The guard only arrived in New Orleans 5 days ago. 3 people have been shot and killed in the city since then. #lalege
www.nola.com/news/crime_p...
www.nola.com/news/crime_p...
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago