L Laiken
@broaden.bsky.social
Native brooklynite; what the world needs now is facts, sweet facts; tv fiend.
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The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.
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“After just having taken my oath to become the mayor of the city of New York, I do so also here in the old City Hall subway station – a testament to the importance of public transit to the vitality, the health, the legacy of our city.”
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City
New mayor, 34, was sworn in by state attorney general Letitia James in old beaux arts city hall subway station
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:39 AM
“After just having taken my oath to become the mayor of the city of New York, I do so also here in the old City Hall subway station – a testament to the importance of public transit to the vitality, the health, the legacy of our city.”
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Congrats, New York. Starting off 2026 with hope. And I hope he can accomplish as much as he can for your city.
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrat Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City.
January 1, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Congrats, New York. Starting off 2026 with hope. And I hope he can accomplish as much as he can for your city.
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NY Post tomorrow
NIGHT-MAYOR! MAMDANI HOSTS SUBTERRANEAN MIDNIGHT CEREMONY
NIGHT-MAYOR! MAMDANI HOSTS SUBTERRANEAN MIDNIGHT CEREMONY
January 1, 2026 at 5:50 AM
NY Post tomorrow
NIGHT-MAYOR! MAMDANI HOSTS SUBTERRANEAN MIDNIGHT CEREMONY
NIGHT-MAYOR! MAMDANI HOSTS SUBTERRANEAN MIDNIGHT CEREMONY
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Petty and pathetic. We will overturn these vetoes. Good riddance.
December 31, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Petty and pathetic. We will overturn these vetoes. Good riddance.
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HAPPY 1986 EVERYONE
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 AM
HAPPY 1986 EVERYONE
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"Digitized audio of Guy Lombardo's NYE Party at the Waldorf-Astoria, December 31st, 1967. Includes midnight report at Times Square, and ball drop, reported by Bill Beutel. No commercials, and was taped directly at the Waldorf, and not on TV. Aired on ABC originally."
archive.org/details/12-3...
archive.org/details/12-3...
Guy Lombardo ABC 12-31-1967 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Digitized audio of Guy Lombardo's NYE Party at the Waldorf-Astoria, December 31st, 1967. Includes midnight report at Times Square, and ball drop, reported by...
archive.org
January 1, 2026 at 4:42 AM
"Digitized audio of Guy Lombardo's NYE Party at the Waldorf-Astoria, December 31st, 1967. Includes midnight report at Times Square, and ball drop, reported by Bill Beutel. No commercials, and was taped directly at the Waldorf, and not on TV. Aired on ABC originally."
archive.org/details/12-3...
archive.org/details/12-3...
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Happy 2026 from NYC's Time Square!
January 1, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Happy 2026 from NYC's Time Square!
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They've started replacing the "welcome to the borough" signs so they say Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani instead of Mayor Adams.
December 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
They've started replacing the "welcome to the borough" signs so they say Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani instead of Mayor Adams.
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BREAKING: Explosions felt across New York City as full socialism begins
January 1, 2026 at 5:10 AM
BREAKING: Explosions felt across New York City as full socialism begins
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Very much a "let's burn the Library of Alexandria" vibe
December 31, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Very much a "let's burn the Library of Alexandria" vibe
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Leprechauns can breathe again.
one last time, for the road
January 1, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Leprechauns can breathe again.
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Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
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Happy new year from the east coast! Wishing you love and peace and spite-fueled victories over your enemies!
January 1, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Happy new year from the east coast! Wishing you love and peace and spite-fueled victories over your enemies!
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So, the frog stopped the National Guard from coming to Portland, along with astute lawsuits by Oregon. Only part of what's happening, but hard to understate how fundamentally the Portland Frog changed perceptions and helped morale. Humor, imagination, courage, savvy.
December 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
So, the frog stopped the National Guard from coming to Portland, along with astute lawsuits by Oregon. Only part of what's happening, but hard to understate how fundamentally the Portland Frog changed perceptions and helped morale. Humor, imagination, courage, savvy.
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For real this year though
January 1, 2026 at 5:25 AM
For real this year though
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For those who didn't spot it right away... Sure seems like having AG Letitia James swear him in is saying it with his whole chest. A great start.
BREAKING
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn-in as the 112th Mayor of New York City.
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn-in as the 112th Mayor of New York City.
January 1, 2026 at 5:26 AM
For those who didn't spot it right away... Sure seems like having AG Letitia James swear him in is saying it with his whole chest. A great start.
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Our Solar System is orbiting the center of our Galaxy at about 220 km/s so in 2025 we collectively traveled something like 7 billion kilometers across the Milky Way. Once in a while, when you have a moment, it’s worthwhile to take a look around, see where you are, and appreciate how far you’ve come.
January 1, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Our Solar System is orbiting the center of our Galaxy at about 220 km/s so in 2025 we collectively traveled something like 7 billion kilometers across the Milky Way. Once in a while, when you have a moment, it’s worthwhile to take a look around, see where you are, and appreciate how far you’ve come.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:27 AM
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I love that the mayor is sworn it at midnight on new years. There is some whimsy left in this world
January 1, 2026 at 5:28 AM
I love that the mayor is sworn it at midnight on new years. There is some whimsy left in this world
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eric adams just went on tv and when he was asked what he’s going to do tomorrow he said “travel to some countries”
January 1, 2026 at 4:21 AM
eric adams just went on tv and when he was asked what he’s going to do tomorrow he said “travel to some countries”
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How is this EXCLUSIVE video from Meidas?
It was a closed deposition. Recorded by the govt. Released to the public, including the press? Available to everyone at the same time? Unless leak/bribe?
If it's a U.S. govt product, why is Meidas branding it so heavily? It's just a freaking clip!
It was a closed deposition. Recorded by the govt. Released to the public, including the press? Available to everyone at the same time? Unless leak/bribe?
If it's a U.S. govt product, why is Meidas branding it so heavily? It's just a freaking clip!
Question: Did anyone from the White House, including President Biden, ever tell you they expected you to bring charges against Donald Trump?
Smith: No.
Smith: No.
December 31, 2025 at 10:56 PM
How is this EXCLUSIVE video from Meidas?
It was a closed deposition. Recorded by the govt. Released to the public, including the press? Available to everyone at the same time? Unless leak/bribe?
If it's a U.S. govt product, why is Meidas branding it so heavily? It's just a freaking clip!
It was a closed deposition. Recorded by the govt. Released to the public, including the press? Available to everyone at the same time? Unless leak/bribe?
If it's a U.S. govt product, why is Meidas branding it so heavily? It's just a freaking clip!
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Alexandria
December 31, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Alexandria
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Here's a really easy New Year's Resolution:
If you're sick with something contagious, you will stay home if your circumstances allow.
If you can't stay home, you will mask around others until there is no possibility you are contagious.
By making these choices, you will literally save lives.
If you're sick with something contagious, you will stay home if your circumstances allow.
If you can't stay home, you will mask around others until there is no possibility you are contagious.
By making these choices, you will literally save lives.
December 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Here's a really easy New Year's Resolution:
If you're sick with something contagious, you will stay home if your circumstances allow.
If you can't stay home, you will mask around others until there is no possibility you are contagious.
By making these choices, you will literally save lives.
If you're sick with something contagious, you will stay home if your circumstances allow.
If you can't stay home, you will mask around others until there is no possibility you are contagious.
By making these choices, you will literally save lives.
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“It will not be fixed by one election” is the message many Americans don’t seem to have received yet
I've told my colleagues in Germany it's not safe to travel here.
I don't think most Americans have a fucking clue how mad everyone is with the US.
It will not be fixed by one election.
Permanent damage. Generational.
I don't think most Americans have a fucking clue how mad everyone is with the US.
It will not be fixed by one election.
Permanent damage. Generational.
Talking with people at a holiday gathering here in Toronto last night, and when it came up, most of us nodded that we likely won’t ever visit the United States again.
It’s a weird feeling, and weird to acknowledge in a group.
It’s a weird feeling, and weird to acknowledge in a group.
December 31, 2025 at 1:08 AM
“It will not be fixed by one election” is the message many Americans don’t seem to have received yet