Leesylou #CluckingDisgustedAndThePortlandFrogsIsMyBandName
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Always late…or early. Biospherical Egalitarian. Trying to stay 25 ahead of you crazy folx!
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What is the political equivalent of the Kimmel boycott of Disney? #ChangeYourVoterRegistration and watch the correction in course… oh and DON’T give them money. But the registration thing is going to slay…
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NSF is about to dismantle NCAR at Russell Vought's direction to protect the fossil fuel industry. It's hard to communicate just how much NCAR does, so let's take a look: I've never worked at NCAR, and I've worked with NCAR researchers once ever. What scientific discoveries has NCAR made possible? 👇
December 17, 2025 at 4:14 AM
NSF is about to dismantle NCAR at Russell Vought's direction to protect the fossil fuel industry. It's hard to communicate just how much NCAR does, so let's take a look: I've never worked at NCAR, and I've worked with NCAR researchers once ever. What scientific discoveries has NCAR made possible? 👇
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Sport! It's bad don't do it. A cautionary tale. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I got smashed in the face by a cricket ball – a true story about physics and hardened leather (and a cartoonist) | First Dog on the Moon
It was suggested (as a joke?) that I join the local cricket team – what?! Never! But then …
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Sport! It's bad don't do it. A cautionary tale. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Take a journey through time down a new NSF COLDEX ice core borehole just completed by the team in #Antarctica!
If you’re at #AGU25 stop by the COLDEX booth in the Exhibit Hall to talk to COLDEX team members from across the 15-institution center funded by NSF! @agu.org Follow us on IG @ coldex_stc
If you’re at #AGU25 stop by the COLDEX booth in the Exhibit Hall to talk to COLDEX team members from across the 15-institution center funded by NSF! @agu.org Follow us on IG @ coldex_stc
December 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Take a journey through time down a new NSF COLDEX ice core borehole just completed by the team in #Antarctica!
If you’re at #AGU25 stop by the COLDEX booth in the Exhibit Hall to talk to COLDEX team members from across the 15-institution center funded by NSF! @agu.org Follow us on IG @ coldex_stc
If you’re at #AGU25 stop by the COLDEX booth in the Exhibit Hall to talk to COLDEX team members from across the 15-institution center funded by NSF! @agu.org Follow us on IG @ coldex_stc
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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As a reminder: Trump is rewarded for saying the most insanely hateful things if you, like sheep, simply disseminate it for him even on platforms where is largely blocked.
10 years in and he still plays you all like a fiddle.
10 years in and he still plays you all like a fiddle.
December 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
As a reminder: Trump is rewarded for saying the most insanely hateful things if you, like sheep, simply disseminate it for him even on platforms where is largely blocked.
10 years in and he still plays you all like a fiddle.
10 years in and he still plays you all like a fiddle.
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Massive Layoffs at the Dept of #Education Erode Its #CivilRights Division
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve #discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve #discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
Massive Layoffs at the Department of Education Erode Its Civil Rights Division
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org
December 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Massive Layoffs at the Dept of #Education Erode Its #CivilRights Division
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve #discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve #discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
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Ahmed Al Ahmed shows all of us what it means to be a caring citizen and Australian. Thank you. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Parents praise 'hero' son for tackling gunman during Bondi Beach attack
The ABC has spoken to the parents of Ahmed Al Ahmed who was shot after he heroically wrestled and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach attackers.
www.abc.net.au
December 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Ahmed Al Ahmed shows all of us what it means to be a caring citizen and Australian. Thank you. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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Australia's PM says gun laws will be discussed by the national cabinet today after deadly shooting in Sydney.
Australia to discuss gun laws after 15 killed in Sydney shooting
Australia's PM says gun laws will be discussed by the national cabinet today after deadly shooting in Sydney.
www.aljazeera.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Australia's PM says gun laws will be discussed by the national cabinet today after deadly shooting in Sydney.
Join the calls for resignations and impeachments of incompetent leadership. This is just one of the many ways we assert our desire for a better day tomorrow… and it is super easy. Don’t let me detain you… actually, don’t let anyone detain you. #EasyPeasyFelonSqueezy
December 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Join the calls for resignations and impeachments of incompetent leadership. This is just one of the many ways we assert our desire for a better day tomorrow… and it is super easy. Don’t let me detain you… actually, don’t let anyone detain you. #EasyPeasyFelonSqueezy
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In Major Ruling, Court Rejects Student Loan Forgiveness Delay Sought By Trump Administration
In Major Ruling, Court Rejects Student Loan Forgiveness Delay Sought By Trump Administration
Borrowers scored a victory after a federal judge rejected a request by the Education Department to delay student loan forgiveness processing for 200,000 borrowers.
www.forbes.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
In Major Ruling, Court Rejects Student Loan Forgiveness Delay Sought By Trump Administration
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Two days after the House of Representatives voted to restore collective bargaining rights to federal employees, Trump moves to illegally end collective bargaining for TSA workers.
Trump may be the most anti-union president in American history.
Trump may be the most anti-union president in American history.
December 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Two days after the House of Representatives voted to restore collective bargaining rights to federal employees, Trump moves to illegally end collective bargaining for TSA workers.
Trump may be the most anti-union president in American history.
Trump may be the most anti-union president in American history.
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U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
December 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
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Those tree hugging hippies in Hungary now lead the world in the share of electricity generated from solar with almost 25% of their electricity coming from solar in 2024.
A remarkable leap from just 7% five years ago.
A remarkable leap from just 7% five years ago.
December 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Those tree hugging hippies in Hungary now lead the world in the share of electricity generated from solar with almost 25% of their electricity coming from solar in 2024.
A remarkable leap from just 7% five years ago.
A remarkable leap from just 7% five years ago.
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Iceland joins Eurovision boycott. "The decision to allow Israel to take part in the next Eurovision, which will be held in Vienna in May, earlier prompted Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw in protest, citing Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war." www.trtworld.com/article/4495...
TRT World - Iceland becomes 5th European country to bow out of Eurovision 2026 over Israel's inclusion
Iceland was among the countries that had requested a vote last week on Israel's participation.
www.trtworld.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Iceland joins Eurovision boycott. "The decision to allow Israel to take part in the next Eurovision, which will be held in Vienna in May, earlier prompted Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw in protest, citing Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war." www.trtworld.com/article/4495...
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Carl Erik Rinsch, the director accused of blowing $11 million of Netflix’s money on cars, mattresses, and cryptocurrency, was found guilty Thursday of defrauding the streaming service.
Director Carl Rensch Found Guilty in $11 Million Netflix Fraud
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December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Carl Erik Rinsch, the director accused of blowing $11 million of Netflix’s money on cars, mattresses, and cryptocurrency, was found guilty Thursday of defrauding the streaming service.
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Wednesday’s -53°C reading in the #Yukon (High North-Arctic) #Canada was the earliest in the year Canada has seen a temperature that cold in 30 years
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
Extreme cold on the move after Canada notches -50C reading - The Weather Network
Wednesday’s -53°C reading in the Yukon was the earliest in the year Canada has seen a temperature that cold in 30 years
www.theweathernetwork.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Wednesday’s -53°C reading in the #Yukon (High North-Arctic) #Canada was the earliest in the year Canada has seen a temperature that cold in 30 years
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Magaziner: How many US military veterans have you deported?
Noem: We have not deported military veterans.
Magaziner: We are joined on zoom by a gentleman who is an army combat veteran who was shot twice while serving our country. You deported him to Korea.
Noem: We have not deported military veterans.
Magaziner: We are joined on zoom by a gentleman who is an army combat veteran who was shot twice while serving our country. You deported him to Korea.
December 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Magaziner: How many US military veterans have you deported?
Noem: We have not deported military veterans.
Magaziner: We are joined on zoom by a gentleman who is an army combat veteran who was shot twice while serving our country. You deported him to Korea.
Noem: We have not deported military veterans.
Magaziner: We are joined on zoom by a gentleman who is an army combat veteran who was shot twice while serving our country. You deported him to Korea.
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Open AI & Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role In Connecticut murder-suicide
It is one of a growing number of wrongful death legal actions against AI Chatbot makers across the country.
apnews.com/article/ai-c...
It is one of a growing number of wrongful death legal actions against AI Chatbot makers across the country.
apnews.com/article/ai-c...
Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide
The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death.
apnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Open AI & Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role In Connecticut murder-suicide
It is one of a growing number of wrongful death legal actions against AI Chatbot makers across the country.
apnews.com/article/ai-c...
It is one of a growing number of wrongful death legal actions against AI Chatbot makers across the country.
apnews.com/article/ai-c...
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American astronomer Annie Jump Cannon was born #OTD in 1863.
Co-credited with the creation of the Harvard Classification Scheme that organizes/classifies stars by their temperature & spectral type. She classified >300,000 stars & her system is still used today.
#WomenInSTEM #astronomy
Co-credited with the creation of the Harvard Classification Scheme that organizes/classifies stars by their temperature & spectral type. She classified >300,000 stars & her system is still used today.
#WomenInSTEM #astronomy
December 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
American astronomer Annie Jump Cannon was born #OTD in 1863.
Co-credited with the creation of the Harvard Classification Scheme that organizes/classifies stars by their temperature & spectral type. She classified >300,000 stars & her system is still used today.
#WomenInSTEM #astronomy
Co-credited with the creation of the Harvard Classification Scheme that organizes/classifies stars by their temperature & spectral type. She classified >300,000 stars & her system is still used today.
#WomenInSTEM #astronomy
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BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from immigration detention after a federal judge's order Thursday, his attorney's office says.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
A federal judge in Maryland has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward. U.S.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from immigration detention after a federal judge's order Thursday, his attorney's office says.
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ProPublica spoke to about 150 people who had lived in homeless encampments when cities cleared them out in “sweeps.”
We distributed notecards so people could tell us about the toll in their own words.
➡️ This is what they wrote: https://propub.li/3MTlm33
We distributed notecards so people could tell us about the toll in their own words.
➡️ This is what they wrote: https://propub.li/3MTlm33
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 AM
ProPublica spoke to about 150 people who had lived in homeless encampments when cities cleared them out in “sweeps.”
We distributed notecards so people could tell us about the toll in their own words.
➡️ This is what they wrote: https://propub.li/3MTlm33
We distributed notecards so people could tell us about the toll in their own words.
➡️ This is what they wrote: https://propub.li/3MTlm33
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RUN, KRISTI! RUN!
LIVE NOW: Kristi Noem Heckled So Hard She Runs From Room
God on Substack
www.thegodpodcast.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
RUN, KRISTI! RUN!
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Meanwhile...Donald Trump, American president...."I tried to fu*k her, she was married, I moved on her like a bitch, I just start kissing them, it's like a magnet. I don't even wait. And when you're a star they let you do it ... Grab them by the pussy."
December 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Meanwhile...Donald Trump, American president...."I tried to fu*k her, she was married, I moved on her like a bitch, I just start kissing them, it's like a magnet. I don't even wait. And when you're a star they let you do it ... Grab them by the pussy."