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California is third US state to make Diwali an official holiday | AP News apnews.com/article/diwa...

California makes Diwali an official statewide holiday

California is the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday. The law, newly signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, takes effect January 1.

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darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 9h

i am not saying the world has gone completely bonkers but
the world has gone absolutely completely bonkers

Danny K @dannykpolitics.bsky.social · 3d

WATCH: ‘Portland Frog’ pepper balled by ICE agents

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Grace Simms @gracelsimms.bsky.social · 13h

Canadian theme park to euthanize 30 beluga whales unless it receives emergency funds - Entertainment Weekly

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Canadian theme park to euthanize 30 beluga whales unless it receives emergency funds — Entertainment Weekly

The park closed in September 2024, but it still has wildlife. A senior government official tells EW the park's suggestion of euthanasia is

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Grace Simms @gracelsimms.bsky.social · 16h

Are we great yet? MAGA = cruelty, hatred, and death:

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Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 17h

This is NOT making Chicago safer. And this must NOT be what America is.👇

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

Johnson: "He has defunded our education system. He has defunded our transportation system. He's firing black women across this country. He's defunding our healthcare system. This president is absolutely out of control... Chicago is going to stand firm in protecting humanity."

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Grace Simms @gracelsimms.bsky.social · 18h

A national bank is bringing its ‘branch on wheels’ to Birmingham - al.com www.al.com/business/202...

Alabama Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather

Get the latest Alabama local news, sports, weather, entertainment and breaking updates on al.com

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Grace Simms @gracelsimms.bsky.social · 1d

💩’s National Guard deployment is an egregious, fake reality show - al.com www.al.com/news/2025/10...

Alabama Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather

Get the latest Alabama local news, sports, weather, entertainment and breaking updates on al.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Kash was begging for a Community Note

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

I forget-- who controls the White House, Senate, and House?

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Grace Simms @gracelsimms.bsky.social · 1d

Judge surprised by Alabama Power’s position on Mobile River coal ash plan - al.com www.al.com/news/mobile/...

Alabama Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather

Get the latest Alabama local news, sports, weather, entertainment and breaking updates on al.com

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 1d

This has nothing to do with crime. This is an attempt to crush political dissent.

Never before, in our entire 250 year history, has the military or immigration agents been used like this. It's dystopian, illegal, and it should stop.

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Grace Simms @gracelsimms.bsky.social · 1d

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Bringing Vietnam’s Bile Bear Industry to an End

As wildlife advocates fight to free the last captives of Vietnam’s bile farms, rescued bears find dignity in the country’s sanctuaries.

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Grace Simms @gracelsimms.bsky.social · 1d

Law Firms Cagey About Their AI Use and How They Bill It, Rankling Legal Departments | Law.com www.law.com/2025/10/06/l...

Law.com | The Premier Source for Global Legal News & Analysis

Law.com delivers news, insights and resources that allow legal professionals to anticipate opportunities, adapt to change, and prepare for future success.

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Grace Simms @gracelsimms.bsky.social · 1d

Deloitte will refund Australian government for AI hallucination-filled report - Ars Technica arstechnica.com/ai/2025/10/d...

Deloitte will refund Australian government for AI hallucination-filled report

Consulting firm quietly admitted to GPT-4o use after fake citations were found in August.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

THE CHICKENS ARE FINALLY COMING HOME TO ROOST

Ryan Walters is out & the investigation floodgates just opened. The Oklahoma AG launched a full audit of Walters’ entire tenure as Superintendent, and it’s about damn time.

Also the education dept website’s being scrubbed of his culture-war nonsense.
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Grace Simms @gracelsimms.bsky.social · 2d

Missing VA cat gets heartwarming reunion with workers in NC | Miami Herald www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...

Beloved cat living at Lowe’s for 8 years vanished. Then a touching reunion in NC

The cat is a “local celebrity” at a Virginia store.

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Grace Simms @gracelsimms.bsky.social · 2d

Marine Veteran Says Hegseth Is A 'Laughing Stock' Within Defense Department www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Marine Veteran Says Hegseth Is A 'Laughing Stock' Within Defense Department

Sen. Ruben Gallego said the secretary of defense is "way out of his league" when it comes to being at the helm of America's armed forces.

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NOH8 Campaign @noh8campaign.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order establishing ‘ICE-free zones’ #NOH8

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Grace Simms @gracelsimms.bsky.social · 2d

Can Colleges Be Run Using AI? www.chronicle.com/article/can-...

Can Colleges Be Run Using AI?

A third of college administrators say they use the technology for small and big tasks. The results are mixed.

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Julian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 5d

One thing that comes through awfully clearly in these ICE videos is how many of these goons gravitated toward the job because being able to assault people with impunity is a big thrill for them.

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 5d

NEW: A federal judge rules that the DOJ’s criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia may be a form of punishment against him for legally challenging his removal to El Salvador, and said he is entitled to discovery against the administration.

Judge Says DOJ May Be Vindictively Punishing Abrego Garcia for Challenging Removal to El Salvador