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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 1h

FBI fires special agents who worked on Jack Smith's probe into Trump

Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 1h

Trump to get a 'routine yearly' medical check-up — his second in 6 months

Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 2h

Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-2 to reach first ALCS since 2016

Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 2h

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Pentagon charges ahead with press restrictions ‘designed to stifle a free press,’ media orgs say | CNN Business

Military officials are pushing forward with new restrictions on the Pentagon press corps despite objections from news organizations and watchdog groups.

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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 14h

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OpenAI Sneezes, and Software Firms Catch a Cold

OpenAI revealed last week the custom AI tools it uses internally. The news sent some software companies into turmoil.

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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 14h

Once a loyal foot soldier for Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene is increasingly bucking her party

Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 14h

Germany to allow police to shoot down drones

Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 1d

White House looks for a loophole in the law that ensures federal workers get paid after a shutdown

Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 1d

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Flight delays are spreading as the government shutdown prolongs, and air traffic controllers stop showing up for work

Major airports like Nashville, Chicago O'Hare, and Dallas-Fort Worth are all facing significant delays.

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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 1d

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Exclusive: Classified Justice Department opinion authorizes strikes on secret list of cartels, sources say | CNN Politics

The Trump administration has produced a classified legal opinion that justifies lethal strikes against a secret and expansive list of cartels and suspected drug traffickers, according to multiple peop...

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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 1d

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Live updates: National Guard deployment latest and state and cities’ lawsuits | CNN

The Trump administration’s efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Democrat-led cities have prompted a legal showdown. Follow here for the latest.

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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 1d

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Live updates: Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown to pressure reopening

President Donald Trump’s administration is warning Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown to pressure a reopening.

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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 1d

The Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest strength has become one of their biggest weaknesses

Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 1d

Satellite images reveal extent of destruction in the Gaza Strip

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Sarah Posner @sarahposner.bsky.social · 1d

Lawless Russell Vought thinks he can nullify a law by deleting it from an FAQ

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OMB deletes reference to law guaranteeing backpay to furloughed feds from shutdown guidance

An Office of Management and Budget FAQ document now states that only excepted employees forced to work without pay are guaranteed backpay at the conclusion of a lapse in appropriations.

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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 1d

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson ignores a question about when he'll swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva and walks away

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June Mc @juniejustice8.bsky.social · 1d

This #Cooper’s is staring at some lunch right in another #paloverde tree opposite him. The most likely strategy will be to score his catch in the air. Coop is very fast 😳😬

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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 1d

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare, calling to avoid premium hikes

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 1d

Pod man out: Trump's support among influential podcasters is waning

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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 1d

FAA reports staffing issues at airports as government shutdown continues

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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 2d

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Live updates: National Guard deployments and Trump administration lawsuits | CNN

The state of Illinois and Chicago on Monday sued the Trump administration over its move to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago. Follow here for the latest.

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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 2d

yessenia funes @yessfun.com · 2d

my last story for atmos as editor-at-large is up today for the anniversary of oct. 7. it's about the people who come together to defend the olives, the land, and palestine

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Volunteers On Palestinian Farms Are More Valuable—and Scarce—Than Ever | Atmos

Thousands of volunteer farmhands pilgrimage to Palestine each year—but two years of genocide have made the journey more challenging.

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Karen K. Ho @karenho.bsky.social · 2d

Hi! Have you had a high-protein meal or a big glass of water today? Are you slouching or sitting oddly in your chair?

How about slowly rotating your head left and right, rotating your shoulders back, and then reaching up with both of your arms and then slowly dropping them down?

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Wotan @wotan01.bsky.social · 2d

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What really happens inside a Turkish bath | CNN

Steeped in history and ritual, Istanbul’s hamams offer communal bathing, kese scrubs, and foam massages — blending architecture, tradition, and relaxation into a uniquely Turkish cultural experience.

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