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Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 5d

This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.

Article reads:
Woman named as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

The 63-year-old archbishop-designate is married to Eamonn Mullally, with whom she has two children. Originally from Woking in Surrey, she was the UK's chief nursing officer from 1999 to 2004.

Erin Mansfield @erinmansfield.bsky.social · 7d

Trump and RFK's Tylenol announcement last week led to a lot of anger and controversy.

We slowed down and talked to the MAHA moms who support what they're doing. I hope you'll read it.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Who are the MAHA moms? They're feeling heard by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

After years of feeling gaslit and dismissed, Make America Healthy Again activists see their beliefs promoted at the White House.

www.usatoday.com

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 8d

When do payments go out for Amazon’s $2.5 billion FTC settlement? What we know.

Do you use Amazon Prime? You could be eligible to get paid up to $51 by the company.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 13d

The reason we're releasing this in theatres is because it's incredibly fun to watch in a room full of people. People lose their minds at it. We want people to watch it together.

So! Do you run or know somebody who runs an indie theatre?

If so, contact us, and we'll let you screen it for free.

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Gina Barton @writerbarton.bsky.social · 15d

"Untested" has been recognized as a finalist for best true-crime limited series in the 2025 Signal Awards! Plus, we would really appreciate your vote in the listener's choice category. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and vote for Untested at buff.ly/tYJwlwE

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 15d

NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball will use robot umpires to call balls and strikes as part of a challenge system next season.

@apnews.com

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Erin Mansfield @erinmansfield.bsky.social · Sep 8

Coupled with another recent ruling, this leaves Trump on the hook for nearly $90M to E. Jean Carroll. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Appeals court won't throw out E. Jean Carroll case for presidential immunity

The same court upheld Carroll's separate $5 million jury verdict against Trump in from 2023 for a similar defamation and for sexual assault.

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The Onion @theonion.com · Sep 6

Report: Snoring May Increase Risk Of Having Throat Slit During Night By Loved One https://theonion.com/report-snoring-may-increase-risk-of-having-throat-slit-1823953225/

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Erin Mansfield @erinmansfield.bsky.social · Aug 29

Illinois officials are criticizing Trump's immigration enforcement plan in Chicago. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Officials bristle at Trump's Chicago immigration enforcement plan

Trump border czar Tom Homan said Immigration and Customs Enforcement might use a naval base just north of Chicago as an operations center.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · Aug 28

(Bloomberg) - Back in March, when US President Donald Trump was ratcheting up his trade war with China, .. Xi Jinping wrote a letter to Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu — who is primarily a figurehead — to test the waters on improving ties.

@bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Secret Xi Letter Revived India Ties After Trump Tariff Barrage

Back in March, when US President Donald Trump was ratcheting up his trade war with China, Beijing began a steady and quiet outreach to India.

www.bloomberg.com

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Keri Blakinger @keribla.bsky.social · Aug 20

"Republicans appear to be padding the new districts with people who are counted in the census, but who can’t actually vote."

From the latest @houstonchronicle.com investigation into Republican redistricting grab:

www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...

Texas Republicans’ redistricting plan hinges on noncitizens. Our maps show how

Texas Republican map drawers formed new Hispanic-majority districts and paid attention to pockets of Democrat-held congressional districts that have low rates of citizenship and low voter turnout.

www.houstonchronicle.com

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Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · Aug 25

Such awesome news!! Welcome @keribla.bsky.social @raquelrutledge.bsky.social!! 🎉🎉

ProPublica Hires Keri Blakinger and Raquel Rutledge as National Reporters

ProPublica Hires Keri Blakinger and Raquel Rutledge as National Reporters

ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.

www.propublica.org

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Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · Aug 25

NEW: The Texas Redistricting Fight Has Been the Testing Ground for the Trump Administration’s Latest Legal Strategy, w/ @texastribune.org

The Texas Redistricting Fight Has Been the Testing Ground for the Trump Administration’s Latest Legal Strategy

The administration has been testing a strategy of using the courts as leverage to force political outcomes. In Texas, the state’s leaders and conservative activists have been willing, if not eager, co...

www.propublica.org

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Brian Truitt @briantruitt.bsky.social · Aug 21

Peacemaker's back tonight! I chatted with Frank Grillo, one of the key folks in James Gunn's new DCU. Dude's always enjoyable to watch, no matter how big or small the role. www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

Frank Grillo is a bonafide action hero. But he panicked on John Cena's 'Peacemaker'

The new DC universe has a key component, and his name's not Superman. It's Frank Grillo. Why at age 60 the "Peacemaker" star is ready for his moment.

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CNN @cnn.com · Aug 19

Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier has now spent over 24 hours on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing a Republican demand to be placed under the watch of the state Department of Public Safety cnn.it/3V6K7ts

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Anna Clark @annaleighclark.bsky.social · Aug 19

"On a per-capita basis, embezzlement is more common in many rural Michigan communities than in big cities."

via @bridgemi.com

Hundreds of thousands of dollars embezzled from Michigan rural nonprofits - Bridge Michigan

In small-town nonprofits, employees have to wear many hats. That elevates the risk of someone pilfering funds.

bridgemi.com

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Riley Beggin @rbeggin.bsky.social · Aug 19

Newly-released records show Trump Budget officials claiming new centralized power over government spending

W/ @jacobbogage.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Trump budget officials claim sweeping spending power from Congress, records show

Russell Vought, the White House budget director and architect of Project 2025, would have vast authority to approve or block billions in federal spending, the records show.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Erin Mansfield @erinmansfield.bsky.social · Aug 18

In his Oval Office meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy brought a message from an additional ally: His wife. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Zelenskyy delivers letter from his wife to first lady Melania Trump: 'Many thanks'

The International Criminal Court has indicted Vladimir Putin for the unlawful deportation and transfer of children.

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NE Ohio Regional Sewer District @neorsd.org · Aug 18

not changing our name to NOW RSD.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Aug 18

Hurricane Erin has restrengthened into a Category 4 storm and will pass about 275 miles offshore of North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Thursday, bringing dangerous sea conditions.

Hurricane Erin back at Category 4, will bring dangerous surf to East Coast

Life-threatening waves and rip currents are expected along the East Coast this week, with Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks under an evacuation order.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · Aug 18

As the cable news channel MSNBC splits up with NBC News, it is also dropping the "NBC" from its name: Later this year, it will become MS NOW, which stands for My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. Here's my full story: www.cnn.com/2025/08/18/m...

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The Onion @theonion.com · Aug 15

Poll Finds Americans Still Believe Greatest Threat To Public Health The Undertaker theonion.com/poll-fi...

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The Onion @theonion.com · Aug 14

Meteorite That Crashed Into Georgia Home Older Than Planet Earth
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“It doesn’t matter how old it is, that behavior is unacceptable.”

Mae Pickett, Stenographer’s Apprentice

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Riley Beggin @rbeggin.bsky.social · Aug 14

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