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Rebecca Dean @rmdean.bsky.social · 17m

I’ve spent the past hour trying to cancel my dad’s Amex card. He’s been dead for over a year. The dude on the phone is still trying to convince me he gets great value from it. Have I mentioned he’s dead?!?

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Josh Shepperd @joshshepperd.bsky.social · 3h

Delighted to be giving a "France-Quebec Chair on Contemporary Issues in Freedom of Expression" talk at the University of Quebec at Montreal on the current crisis in free speech, democracy, and public media, on Dec. 2nd.

La liberté d’expression à l’ère de Trump 2.0 | UQAM

Trois tables rondes organisées par l’Observatoire sur les États-Unis et la Chaire COLIBEX dresseront un état des lieux.

actualites.uqam.ca

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Anthony Oliveira @meakoopa.bsky.social · 3h

these pieces of shit stole my life’s work for their robots and want to MAYBE give me 3000 retroactive dollars for their theft. get absolutely fucked

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 2h

Walking my kid home from school yesterday, I was glad to see that many of our local small businesses have No Kings posters up in their windows, saying, "We Stand With Immigrant Families."

a store window with a small sign that says "we stand with immigrant families, nokings.org" — design is a black background with bright red and yellow flowers and a crown crossed out

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 9h

If we look at 20th-century China and Germany as examples, it actually takes a few decades to recover from the type of self-harm that the US is currently inflicting on itself.

And he called US President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape American science and health policy -- including mass firings to government scientists and steep slashes to research budgets -- an "immensely serious problem."

"This will cripple much of United States science research," he told AFP, adding that he knew people who have taken enormous funding hits.

"It is going to be disastrous if this continues," Clarke said. "Assuming that the present administration finally comes to an end, it may take a decade to get back to where we were, say, half a year ago."

"It's a huge problem" that's "entirely beyond any understanding of anyone who is a scientist," he said.

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Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 15h

Good reporting on the South Shore raid from South Side weekly here.

Confirms one thing I was told but didn't put in my own piece because I didn't have a second source and it seemed too insane: border agents segregated arrested residents by race

southsideweekly.com/federal-agen...

Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children

Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes. Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.

southsideweekly.com

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amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 12h

They love this move, I see.

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 3h

If you know someone who would adore these clothes and accessories (or would just have fun flipping through the photos), there are more than a thousand lots:

www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2160793...

(2) Brocade Bespoke Coat & Skirt Ensembles Auction

(2) Brocade bespoke coat & skirt ensembles, c. 1950s/1960s, probably designed by and for Iris Apfel, (1) red and green floral, double breasted coat, red{ellipsis}

www.liveauctioneers.com

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 3h

Love this bracelet, too.

www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2160838...

a huge, maximalist coral bracelet with a giant carved flower and a bejeweled side spangle, side view

a huge, maximalist coral bracelet with a giant carved flower and a bejeweled side spangle, front view

a huge, maximalist coral bracelet with a giant carved flower and a bejeweled side spangle, back view

tag that says "from Iris Apfel's closet"

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 3h

I'm not much of a fashion person, so someone else will undoubtedly spot interesting things my eye has skimmed over.

But I do quite enjoy these fun trompe l'oeil plates with olives and fruit and mussels.

www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2160793...

Group (4) Continental Trompe L'oeil Plates Auction

Group (4) Continental Trompe L'oeil plates, 20th c., incl. French faience style with mussels and clams, two marked "Italy", one with mussels, the other {ellipsis}

www.liveauctioneers.com

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 3h

two whimsical dog handbags

www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2160842...

(2) Whimsical Dog Handbags Auction

(2) Whimsical dog handbags, 21st c., (1) Blue Handworks articulated metal "Spike" handbag, with adjustable strap, interior snap compartment, approx. 7.5{ellipsis}

www.liveauctioneers.com

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 3h

The sale seems to have a lot of pieces that Apfel collected during her travels—clothing, accessories, knicknacks—as well as items she wore or used in her homes.

Many are in lots, like these bangles, necklaces, throw pillows, and handbags.

a pile of chunky bangles, most of them in green and blue shades

three necklaces, one with red minerals, one with gold ginkgo leaves, one an explosion of flowers

9 needlepoint throw pillows, colorful florals

five small handbags with abstract and geometrical designs in bright colors

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 3h

Do you know someone who would faint if they received a boxful of Iris Apfel's glasses as a birthday gift? Now is your chance.

www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2160845...

Group Of Iris Apfel Eyeglass Frames Auction

Group of Iris Apfel eyeglass frames, Includes glasses from her personal use collection as well as her retail lines including (4) Apfel/Zenni collar with{ellipsis}

www.liveauctioneers.com

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 3h

It's a rainy day and I'm sick in bed, so let's see what's in Iris Apfel's estate sale (3-day auction in New Jersey, Oct 15, 16, 17)

www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2160846...

Couture Feather & Silk Coat Auction

Couture feather & silk coat, Stephen Yearick dip dye orange feather and silk taffeta coat, size 12, paired with James Purcell hi-waisted raw silk orange{ellipsis}

www.liveauctioneers.com

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Nate Hendley @natehendley.bsky.social · 18h

I am proud to be offering this online presentation about a forgotten wartime tragedy that changed the world.

My book at Amazon tinyurl.com/4z34saa3 and Indigo tinyurl.com/yck4rua2

Event link (and registration) tinyurl.com/3uwcfjkf

@dundurnpress.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social

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Francis Wilkinson @franciswilkinson.bsky.social · 4h

1. Trump Culture War quote.
2. Johnson CW quote.
3. *Imagined* Schumer CW quote.
4. “These culture wars get sillier by the day.”

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 20h

I was reading about how the DoD pressured the studio to emphasize cooperation and camaraderie within the integrated unit in this film. That was the DoD's message in 1952: diversity and mutual respect (and "gasoline and gasoline and more gasoline!") are the keys to beating fascism.

Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 2d

I have a cold, so I am snuggled up on my couch ready to watch Sidney Poitier win WWII through the power of LOGISTICS!

movie poster for The Red Ball Express in bold primary yellow, blue, and red, showing soldiers and military trucks from WWII, along with actors: Jeff Chandler, Alex Nicol, Judith Braun, Charles Drake, Jacqueline Duval, Sidney Poitier, Hugh O'Brien

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 1d

Ok, but don't cry like a little turd when every airport shuts down this afternoon.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Johnson: "It's true that in previous shutdowns, many or most furloughed employees have been paid for the time they were furloughed, but there is new legal analysis - I don't know the details, I just saw a headline - but there are some legal analysts saying that might not be appropriate or necessary"

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 1d

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Tombmas Spooks @thomasfuchs.at · 1d

How many trillions of dollars have been invested into this technology so far?

Google search for "austria hungary in space"

Google excitedly tells you about the 1889 orbital flight, and that by 1908 there was a Mars research output with 30 people.

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Liz Covart @lizcovart.bsky.social · 1d

Today is @bfworld.bsky.social’s 11th Podversary. The first 4 episodes debuted 11 years ago.
So it’s fitting we have a great new episode to celebrate!

How did Northern manufacturers support Southern slavery?

Seth Rockman joins us to talk about “plantation goods” and slavery’s hidden supply chain.

Episode 422: Seth Rockman, Plantation Goods: How Northern Factories Fueled the Plantation Economy

Discover how hoes, shoes, and cloth linked New England factories to Southern slavery in early America with historian Seth Rockman.

benfranklinsworld.com

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Seth Rockman @sethrockman.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, this is so exciting! Thank you @lizcovart.bsky.social for the invitation. And while I'm here, pleased to announce that @uchicagopress.bsky.social is bringing out a paperback in Spring 2026!!!

Liz Covart @lizcovart.bsky.social · 1d

Today is @bfworld.bsky.social’s 11th Podversary. The first 4 episodes debuted 11 years ago.
So it’s fitting we have a great new episode to celebrate!

How did Northern manufacturers support Southern slavery?

Seth Rockman joins us to talk about “plantation goods” and slavery’s hidden supply chain.

Episode 422: Seth Rockman, Plantation Goods: How Northern Factories Fueled the Plantation Economy

Discover how hoes, shoes, and cloth linked New England factories to Southern slavery in early America with historian Seth Rockman.

benfranklinsworld.com

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 1d

Every full moon is a super moon if your astigmatism is bad enough.

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Dr Jo Ball @drjeball.bsky.social · 1d

Wow, #Roman tombstones really do get around - this one was rediscovered in New Orleans, after being transported across the Atlantic by unknown persons in the chaotic aftermath of WW2...

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

New Orleans couple discovers ancient Roman grave marker in their yard

Discovery of 1,900-year-old headstone dedicated to Roman sailor sets off effort to repatriate item to Italy

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 1d

GOOD NEWS !
"A team of musicologists has unearthed the printed score of a previously unknown Purcell song, as well as the original manuscript for various keyboard compositions."
#baroque #music
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...

‘Almost unheard of’: experts find more music by English composer Henry Purcell

Printed score and keyboard manuscript by Purcell, who died in 1695, unearthed in Worcestershire and Norfolk

www.theguardian.com

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Leon Jackson @drleonj.bsky.social · 1d

I spent the day looking at applications for licenses to deal second hand goods, which were required in Boston in 1839, and was struck by how many were on blue paper. Made from coarse rags dyed with indigo, they form a sort of class-based material vernacular. No rich person used paper this color 🗃️

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