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Louis Lavon
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‎i love the outdoors..🏖️❤️
‎Independent voter since 1984.
‎🚫NO MAGA. 🚫ANTI-TRUMP ZONE

‎#Boone 🐾🐶 #blue
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Leaders at Mira Murati’s startup believe Barret Zoph engaged in an incident of “serious misconduct.” The details are now coming to light. www.wired.com/story/thinki...
Thinking Machines Cofounder’s Office Relationship Preceded His Termination
Leaders at Mira Murati’s startup believe Barret Zoph engaged in an incident of “serious misconduct.” The details are now coming to light.
www.wired.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, according to reports.
Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota’s Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement - The Boston Globe
The investigation focuses on potential violation of a conspiracy statute, according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke with the Associated Press.
trib.al
January 17, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead

Pic of the day

#photography
January 15, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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Former TV anchor is too insane to be tried for the murder of her 81-year-old mother, judge rules trib.al/lkfTrsr
Former anchor too insane to be tried for murder of her mom
Angelynn Mock, 47, was taken into custody last October in Wichita, Kansas, for allegedly stabbing her 81-year-old mom Anita Avers to death.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 12:55 AM
January 17, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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As President Trump approaches one year back in office, the policies his administration pursues — and how those policies are communicated — have been increasingly shaped by social media. n.pr/4qUDk43
Minnesota shows what happens when governing and content creation merge
As President Trump approaches one year back in office, the policies his administration pursues — and how those policies are communicated — have been increasingly shaped by social media.
n.pr
January 16, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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"You will make an excellent drone."

-- The couple at your local kink club, probably

(or Lt. Commander data and the borg queen, same diff)
January 15, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Harry Styles' fans are convinced they have uncovered secrets about upcoming tour to accompany his new music after unveiling fourth album trib.al/sOt7qEt
Harry Styles' fans convinced they've uncovered secrets about his tour
Harry Styles' fans who were delighted by the news that he is releasing his fourth studio have now got to work digging for details on his accompanying tour.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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🇮🇷 The protest movement in Iran has subsided after a crackdown that has killed thousands under an internet blackout, monitors said on Friday, one week after the start of the biggest protests in years challenging the Islamic republic's theocratic system ➡️ u.afp.com/SXtu
January 16, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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As anti-regime demonstrations fill the streets of Iran, the day may be nearing when the exiled heir of the country's last shah Reza Pahlavi returns.

He has told us how Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could be overthrown.
Inside an exiled prince’s plan for regime change in Iran  
In a series of conversations with POLITICO, Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah, shared his blueprint for replacing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s regime with a democracy.
www.politico.eu
January 13, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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Powell said the investigation is a result of the Federal Reserve refusing to adhere to the President’s preferences on sharply slashing interest rates.
DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell—He Vows To Stand Firm In ‘Face Of Threats’
Powell said the investigation is a result of the Federal Reserve refusing to adhere to the President’s preferences on sharply slashing interest rates.
www.forbes.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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He invented mini saunas for frogs – now this biologist has big plans to save hundreds of species
He invented mini saunas for frogs – now this biologist has big plans to save hundreds of species
A deadly fungus has already wiped out 90 species and threatens 500 more but Anthony Waddle is hoping gene replacement could be their salvation
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Leonardo DiCaprio's hilarious Golden Globes exchange is decoded by lip reader - as it's claimed the new 'King of Memes' was discussing K-pop with co-star Teyana Taylor in viral video trib.al/FmqN6MR
Leonardo DiCaprio's Golden Globes exchange is decoded by lip reader
The Titantic star, 51, was seen chatting to an initially unidentified attendee in an uncharacteristically animated fashion much to the delight of fans
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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Midnight Diner available on Netflix is beautiful, haunting, affecting. Subtitles not dubbing. Poetry of the city from a great Japanese director. www.netflix.com/watch/80113542
Watch Midnight Diner | Netflix
A scarred man operates a midnight diner in the backstreets of Shinjuku. No one knows his name or his story, but his customers each bring him theirs.
www.netflix.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:41 AM
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With the government shutting down the internet and throttling phone services, Iranians are leaning heavily on Elon Musk’s Starlink service to share videos of growing protests.
Iran Is Hunting Down Starlink Users to Stop Protest Videos From Going Global
Video from the streets is one of the few ways of getting information out about the scale of the protests and the actions of Iranian authorities.
on.wsj.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:17 AM