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Bradley George @bradleygeorge.bsky.social · 1h

Looks like it!

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Bradley George @bradleygeorge.bsky.social · 1h

Woof. It’s WOWair all over again, but worse.

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Bradley George @bradleygeorge.bsky.social · 1h

Just checked the website of Germany’s largest book retailer. There you are!

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Current @current.org · 3h

"When public media treats radio as a living platform, when stations breathe creativity into airtime, audiences respond," writes @eaxlr.com. current.org/2025/10/play...

Playbook for growth: Treat radio like a vibrant platform and your audience will flourish

How a cross-disciplinary focus on airtime and audience needs propelled KQED Radio’s ratings surge.

current.org

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WUNC News @wunc.org · 4h

From Blue Ridge Public Radio: The campaign bad-mouthed FEMA while using crowdfunding to donate to evangelical nonprofits.

www.wunc.org/2025-10-08/t...

Trump raised $8 million for Helene survivors. Where did it all go?

The campaign bad-mouthed FEMA while using crowdfunding to donate to evangelical nonprofits.

www.wunc.org

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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 17h

Wake County teachers fear online attacks over new NC library book law, librarians say. The librarians want Wake to list the classroom library books by room number and not, as currently planned, by teacher name. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #ncpol #wcpss

Wake teachers fear online attacks over new NC library book law, librarians say

The librarians say teachers are pulling books out of their classrooms out of fear that they’ll be targeted on social media.

www.newsobserver.com

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Emily Pontecorvo @emilypont.bsky.social · 19h

Some additional info on the new list of axed DOE projects circulating.
- All 7 H2 Hubs
- All 13 IRA grants to convert at-risk auto plants to EV mfg
- 11 of 15 grants to speed domestic clean energy mfg in former coal communities
- 10 of 38 grants for battery materials
heatmap.news/politics/doe...

Trump to Axe All 7 Hydrogen Hubs, Bucking Bipartisan Law

A new list of Department of Energy grants slated for termination will hit clean energy and oil majors alike, including Exxon and Chevron.

heatmap.news

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Nancy Guan @nancyguan.wusf.org · 1d

Wong Kai Imports, one of the few Asian grocery stores in Manatee County, could close by the end of the year due to rising costs and tariffs. John Wong, who ran the store with his family for 43 years, calls it the “end of a legacy.”

www.wusf.org/economy-busi...

Owner of Asian grocery in Bradenton says tariffs, rising costs may close store for good

After more than 40 years in business, owner John Wong says Wong Kai Imports, one of the few Asian markets in Manatee County, may shut down by the end of the year.

www.wusf.org

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Bradley George @bradleygeorge.bsky.social · 1d

404 Media is essential reading these days.

Emanuel Maiberg @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social · 2d

Got a tip recently about how Trump's tariffs are preventing libraries from sharing books, and causing their loaned books to get stuck or lost in other countries: www.404media.co/libraries-ca...

Libraries Can’t Get Their Loaned Books Back Because of Trump’s Tariffs

Libraries have shared their collections internationally for decades. Trump’s tariffs are throwing that system into chaos and can ‘hinder academic progress.’

www.404media.co

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Robert Mackey @robertmackey.bsky.social · 1d

The Oregon Republican Party tried to help Donald Trump make the case for military intervention in Portland with an image of a fiery protest — but since Portland is calm, they had to fabricate one by merging old photos of police in Ecuador and protesters in Brazil www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

www.theguardian.com

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 1d

Mars was the Roman god of war.
That’s why we say ‘martial arts,' ‘martial law,' and 'court martial.'

Marshall was the Roman god of designer fashion at discount prices.
That’s why we have Marshall’s.

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Ned Hartley @nedhartley.com · 2d

French PM Lecornu resigning after 13 hours now makes the Lecornu the shortest length to measure political time. For those of you using old measures this is 1/18 of a Scaramucci or about 1.2% of a Truss

James Ball @jamesrball.com · 2d

France’s latest government lasted 13 hours and 47 minutes

FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 2d

FRENCH PM LECORNU RESIGNS

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Bradley George @bradleygeorge.bsky.social · 2d

Will watch if Sarah Paulson is playing Gein.

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Colin Campbell @raleighreporter.bsky.social · 2d

Crazy NC growth numbers here:
-Raleigh has now passed 500,000 residents
-Cary has way more people than Wilmington or Asheville
-Wendell's population grew by 73% in just four years
-Apex has more people than Chapel Hill

www.osbm.nc.gov/blog/2025/10...

Raleigh surpassed 500,000 people in 2024

Latest population estimates show rapid population growth in Triangle municipalities continues

www.osbm.nc.gov

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Bradley George @bradleygeorge.bsky.social · 2d

Important news about an important cat.

The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 2d

UPDATE: Francine the cat has been found, will return to Richmond Lowe's
www.richmonder.org/francine-upd...

UPDATE: Francine the cat has been found, will return to Richmond Lowe's

After going two weeks without being seen, a Lowe's representative told members of the team searching for Francine the cat that she was spotted on Saturday.

www.richmonder.org

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Bradley George @bradleygeorge.bsky.social · 2d

My take: Weiss’ new role is probably more of a sinecure than a hands-on job, but she can still do a lot of damage to CBS News along the way.

max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 2d

David Ellison’s note to staff on Paramount’s acquisition of the Free Press

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Bradley George @bradleygeorge.bsky.social · 2d

Some much-needed good news.

Meghin Moore @meghin.bsky.social · 2d

FRANCINE HAS BEEN FOUND AND SHE IS COMING BACK TO RICHMOND!!!

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Erin Keane @erinkeane.bsky.social · 2d

Every FB post I see circulating looks fresh off the line from the Hot Take Factory — how does that bridge partisan divides? (Rhetorical question.) If they pulled in a pub like Tangle I would be more persuaded they care about Le Middle and not making a big gesture to A Hyperspecific Audience.

max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 2d

David Ellison’s note to staff on Paramount’s acquisition of the Free Press

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Bradley George @bradleygeorge.bsky.social · 2d

It’s freezing in the office, so I grabbed a sweatshirt out of the @wunc.org swag closet.

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 3d

Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on protesters in the city.

Troy and I were on the ground:

Federal tactics on protesters escalate, hours after judge rules against Trump

Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on prote...

www.opb.org

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Bradley George @bradleygeorge.bsky.social · 4d

Put it in the Louvre.

88.5 WFDD @885wfdd.bsky.social · 4d

"As I welcome a new relationship into my life, I also welcome his house kraken into my home. Enjoying the new story and adventure! I am laughing and smiling so much."

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Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · 4d

Night of the Living Dead was released 57 years ago today🧟‍♂️

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 4d

CoreCivic and GEO Group — the two biggest private prison companies in the U.S. — are poised to expand their roles, as well as their profits, thanks to the new influx of funding. bit.ly/48S3NcC

Private Prison Companies’ Enormous Windfall: Who Stands to Gain as ICE Expands

For years private prison companies have been an important partner for ICE as the government carries out its immigration agenda.

www.brennancenter.org

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Bradley George @bradleygeorge.bsky.social · 4d

Absurd language tho

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Bradley George @bradleygeorge.bsky.social · 4d

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RTL Télé Lëtzebuerg - RTL Spezial Trounwiessel Intro - 2025

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