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Nature lover. Always curious. Trying to be kind.
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Of note: The judge in this case, Carl J. Nichols, was appointed to the federal bench by Donald Trump in 2019.
NEW: A federal judge has lifted Trump’s stop-work order for New York’s Empire Wind project, allowing construction to continue and dealing yet another legal blow to the president’s war on offshore wind

@jael.bsky.social reports:

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New York’s Empire Wind Project May Resume Construction, Judge Says
The decision marks the Trump administration’s second offshore wind defeat this week.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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The survivors said the way the release was handled made it “difficult or impossible” to find documents for their cases.
Epstein Survivors Criticize ‘Partial’ File Release As Questions Swirl Over Redactions And Unreleased Records
The survivors said the way the release was handled made it “difficult or impossible” to find documents for their cases.
www.forbes.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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"Martin" is pruning grapevines in Madera CA. He is earning CA minimum wage. The work is cold and damp, but he considers himself lucky that he is working 5 days a week sometimes close to 9 - 10 hours a day, which means he could pay the rent and feed his family. #WeFeedYou
December 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Miniaturized versions of sleep lab equipment are revealing the extreme and somewhat quirky ways animals snooze while flying, deep diving or parenting their young.
#birding #nature #science
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December 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“When the movie was over, I thanked Rob and surprised the hell out of myself by giving him a hug. I’m not ordinarily a hugging man, and I don’t think he was used to getting them.”

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/o...
Opinion | Stephen King: Why I Hugged Rob Reiner After Watching ‘Stand by Me’
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.

My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
December 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Meet two heroes of our times.
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Big breaking news at Bounces:

Serena Williams has applied for reinstatement to tennis, adding herself back into the tennis anti-doping program to set herself up for a comeback to competition in 2026.

Read all the details here:

www.benrothenberg.com/p/serena-wil...
Breaking: Serena Williams Is Preparing to Return to Tennis
The 23-time major singles champion has filed paperwork that sets a 2026 comeback to professional tennis in motion.
www.benrothenberg.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Millions of workers are toiling away from their families this holiday weekend.

So thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail.

Pay all workers a living wage.
November 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Thankful today and every day for the skilled workers who help bring food to our tables.
As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.

Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
November 28, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Miles, an Indigenous actor best known for her roles in “Northern Exposure,” “Smoke Signals,” “Wyvern” and “The Last of Us,” handed them her tribal ID from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon.

Yet, Miles recalled one agent calling it “fake.”
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Some inspiring words on cinema in the streaming era from the Pope.

Yes, THAT Pope.
November 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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The last time the Spurs were 8-2 after 10 games, Victor Wembanyama was an 11-year-old basketball prodigy in France.

That was in 2015.
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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Good morning.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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LIST: A number of restaurants throughout Tampa Bay are offering free meals for kids during the lapse in SNAP funding. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/list-restaurants-around-tampa-bay-offer-free-meals-during-snap-funding-lapse/
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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BREAKING: Judges order the federal government to use contingency funds for SNAP food aid payments during the shutdown.
Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Two federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
bit.ly
October 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Did you know that over 1.3M active duty service members and veterans rely on SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families?

Now you know.
October 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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On October 11, EJI celebrated the opening of Elevation Convening Center and Hotel with a transformative musical event featuring Branford Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma.
EJI Celebrates Elevation Opening with Branford Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma
A sold-out crowd packed our Peace and Justice Memorial Center.
eji.org
October 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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The artificial reef off Miami Beach will be at the same time an art installation, a restoration of the island's coral habitat and an underwater tourist attraction. n.pr/4owmVSm
Miami Beach puts the art in offshore artificial reef
The artificial reef off Miami Beach will be at the same time an art installation, a restoration of the island's coral habitat and an underwater tourist attraction.
n.pr
October 21, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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BREAKING: President Obama comes out in favor of Prop 50 in California.

California, help protect democracy and return your ballots today!
October 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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BREAKING: @gavinnewsom.bsky.social just signed my bill to cap insulin copays at $35/month. No one should have to choose between insulin & putting food on the table. Thank you Governor!
October 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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October 6, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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October 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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JUST IN: Chicago journalistsa re suing DHS and ICE over force used against reporters:

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October 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I’m coming to this late, but sad to learn of this news. My impression of her was someone of intelligence, warmth, and integrity. May she rest in peace.

Belva Davis, West Coast Trailblazer in TV News, Dies at 92 www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/b...
Belva Davis, West Coast Trailblazer in TV News, Dies at 92
www.nytimes.com
October 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM