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3 black crowned night herons on guard duty at Santa Barbara marina #Photography #FlyDay #Birds #California 📷
January 17, 2026 at 7:16 AM
3 black crowned night herons on guard duty at Santa Barbara marina #Photography #FlyDay #Birds #California 📷
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One of the things I appreciate about the Portland Japanese Garden is how the surrounding forest is incorporated into the visitor experience… #ForestFriday #Photography #Fog #PortlandJapaneseGarden #Portland #Trees 📷🐸
January 17, 2026 at 8:08 AM
One of the things I appreciate about the Portland Japanese Garden is how the surrounding forest is incorporated into the visitor experience… #ForestFriday #Photography #Fog #PortlandJapaneseGarden #Portland #Trees 📷🐸
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Adelaide, Australia
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Truth is, you can buy these giant stickers to put up wherever is necessary. 😺
#TheAlliedForces
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Truth is, you can buy these giant stickers to put up wherever is necessary. 😺
#TheAlliedForces
January 17, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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The Retirement Crisis No One Warns You About: Mattering on.wsj.com/3YJC5IZ
The Retirement Crisis No One Warns You About: Mattering
The Retirement Crisis No One Warns You About: Mattering
on.wsj.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:03 AM
The Retirement Crisis No One Warns You About: Mattering on.wsj.com/3YJC5IZ
Better today bec I spent so little time paying atention.
January 17, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Better today bec I spent so little time paying atention.
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Best part is that no one is sure this is even THE rock, it’s just *a* rock they put a little pen around.
Once again posting Plymouth Rock, the final boss of disappointing landmarks
January 17, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Best part is that no one is sure this is even THE rock, it’s just *a* rock they put a little pen around.
"unless they are suspected" leaves a rather wide gap to drive through.
Breaking news: A federal judge barred Department of Homeland Security agents from arresting people peacefully protesting ICE officers in Minneapolis unless they are suspected of criminal activity or obstruction.
Minneapolis judge bars DHS agents from arresting peaceful protesters
The order comes after local residents who were observing or protesting immigration raids said their constitutional rights were violated by federal agents.
wapo.st
January 17, 2026 at 2:56 AM
"unless they are suspected" leaves a rather wide gap to drive through.
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ICE/CBP is following school busses now.
My husband (a school bus driver) was just in an urgent all-hands meeting about it this afternoon.
My husband (a school bus driver) was just in an urgent all-hands meeting about it this afternoon.
January 17, 2026 at 2:35 AM
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ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.
Vehicles that are abandoned due to an ICE detention and towed to the City's impound lot will be released to their owners or a representative at no cost.
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
Learn more: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/impound-lot/#d.en.200746
January 16, 2026 at 11:42 PM
ICE has kidnapped so many people from their cars that the city had to put out this statement. Let that sink in.
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I LOVE Herb Alpert and now I must share one of my favorite music videos. All time banger imo
January 17, 2026 at 2:20 AM
I LOVE Herb Alpert and now I must share one of my favorite music videos. All time banger imo
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Breaking News: A federal judge ordered immigration agents not to retaliate against people engaging in peaceful protests in Minnesota, among other restrictions.
Judge Restricts Immigration Agents’ Actions Toward Minnesota Protesters
A federal judge ordered agents not to retaliate against people “engaging in peaceful and unobstructive protest activity” in the state and not to stop drivers who are not “forcibly obstructing” officers.
nyti.ms
January 17, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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Labor calls a general strike in Minnesota to protest the ICE invasion of the state.
January 16, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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On his first LP, recorded in 1950, the great bandleader took to the possibilities of the longer new form with unbounded style and imagination. on.wsj.com/3YJjpJn
‘Masterpieces by Ellington’: The Duke’s Expansive Jazz
On his first LP, recorded in 1950, the great bandleader took to the possibilities of the longer new form with unbounded style and imagination.
on.wsj.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:09 PM
On his first LP, recorded in 1950, the great bandleader took to the possibilities of the longer new form with unbounded style and imagination. on.wsj.com/3YJjpJn
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He replaces Madison Sheahan, a South Dakota politico who previously served as Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's fish and wildlife secretary. Sheahan is leaving ICE to run for Congress in her native Ohio.
New Orleans native named top leader at ICE, deepening Louisiana's ties to the agency
He replaces Madison Sheahan, a South Dakota politico who previously served as Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's fish and wildlife secretary. Sheahan is leaving ICE to run for Congress in her native Ohio.
bit.ly
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
He replaces Madison Sheahan, a South Dakota politico who previously served as Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's fish and wildlife secretary. Sheahan is leaving ICE to run for Congress in her native Ohio.
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The Trump administration is pushing climate denial and limiting our government’s ability to act. Learn more by taking our quiz.
Trump is Failing the Climate Test. Will You Pass Our Climate Quiz?
See how well you understand what the Trump administration is up to
earthjustice.org
January 16, 2026 at 7:27 PM
The Trump administration is pushing climate denial and limiting our government’s ability to act. Learn more by taking our quiz.
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'I may put a tariff on countries if they don’t go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security. So I may do that,' the US president said. ft.trib.al/17Mxfp9
January 16, 2026 at 7:33 PM
'I may put a tariff on countries if they don’t go along with Greenland, because we need Greenland for national security. So I may do that,' the US president said. ft.trib.al/17Mxfp9
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The Trump administration has quietly stymied 22 GW of wind and solar power on public lands, thanks to an Interior Department policy that requires all such projects to get Secretary Doug Burgum’s personal approval.
22GW of renewables thwarted or in limbo under Trump ‘blockade’
An Interior Department memo is hampering wind and solar on public lands. It’s one of many federal actions slowing the build-out of cheap, clean energy.
www.canarymedia.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
The Trump administration has quietly stymied 22 GW of wind and solar power on public lands, thanks to an Interior Department policy that requires all such projects to get Secretary Doug Burgum’s personal approval.
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Trump will pardon Puerto Rico’s former governor
Trump will pardon Puerto Rico’s former governor
Wanda Vázquez Garced, who endorsed Trump in 2020, faced campaign bribery charges and pleaded guilty last year.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Trump will pardon Puerto Rico’s former governor
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These are your words of the week
grateful
hot pants
perfidy
white supremacy
flash-bang
splashdown
pogonip
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
grateful
hot pants
perfidy
white supremacy
flash-bang
splashdown
pogonip
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
The Words of the Week - Jan. 16
Dictionary lookups from music, Minnesota, and the Pacific
www.merriam-webster.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:55 PM
These are your words of the week
grateful
hot pants
perfidy
white supremacy
flash-bang
splashdown
pogonip
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
grateful
hot pants
perfidy
white supremacy
flash-bang
splashdown
pogonip
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
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Others quietly pardoned by Trump this week:
▶️Wanda Vázquez: Ex-Puerto Rico Gov pleaded guilty in bribery case
▶️Mark Rossini: Ex-FBI agent pleaded guilty in Vázquez case
▶️Terren Peizer, ex-CEO convicted of insider trading & ordered to pay $18M (which will likely be wiped away)
▶️Wanda Vázquez: Ex-Puerto Rico Gov pleaded guilty in bribery case
▶️Mark Rossini: Ex-FBI agent pleaded guilty in Vázquez case
▶️Terren Peizer, ex-CEO convicted of insider trading & ordered to pay $18M (which will likely be wiped away)
January 16, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Others quietly pardoned by Trump this week:
▶️Wanda Vázquez: Ex-Puerto Rico Gov pleaded guilty in bribery case
▶️Mark Rossini: Ex-FBI agent pleaded guilty in Vázquez case
▶️Terren Peizer, ex-CEO convicted of insider trading & ordered to pay $18M (which will likely be wiped away)
▶️Wanda Vázquez: Ex-Puerto Rico Gov pleaded guilty in bribery case
▶️Mark Rossini: Ex-FBI agent pleaded guilty in Vázquez case
▶️Terren Peizer, ex-CEO convicted of insider trading & ordered to pay $18M (which will likely be wiped away)
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Archaeologists Stunned by 5,000-Year-Old Whale Hunting Evidence in Brazil indiandefencereview.com/5000-year-wh... via @defencereview
Archaeologists Stunned by 5,000-Year-Old Whale Hunting Evidence in Brazil
New evidence from Brazil reveals organized whale hunting began thousands of years earlier than previously believed, challenging long-held Arctic-centric narratives.
indiandefencereview.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Archaeologists Stunned by 5,000-Year-Old Whale Hunting Evidence in Brazil indiandefencereview.com/5000-year-wh... via @defencereview
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Texas A&M abruptly cancels ethics course over race, gender policy.
Texas A&M cancels ethics course over race, gender policy
The university said content of the graduate course, which was already underway, was not adequately disclosed, forcing the cancellation. The professor disagrees.
www.texastribune.org
January 15, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Texas A&M abruptly cancels ethics course over race, gender policy.
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Blue buttons jellies float at the oceans surface, like little animal flowers, living between sea and sky. There are millions of them out there right now, and most will live their whole lives without even being seen by a human.
Despite the hard things, the world is still wondrous.
Despite the hard things, the world is still wondrous.
January 15, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Blue buttons jellies float at the oceans surface, like little animal flowers, living between sea and sky. There are millions of them out there right now, and most will live their whole lives without even being seen by a human.
Despite the hard things, the world is still wondrous.
Despite the hard things, the world is still wondrous.
Jeeeeez.
To give you an idea of how bad this is, Biden was never sub-30% with independents, even at his least popular
January 16, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Jeeeeez.