Roscoe
@riskybiz.bsky.social
Reader, biker, photojournalist with affiliations to ADL, SPJ, NPPA, CMA and ZAMM, Writer-in-Residence acquisitions
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Justice John Roberts has no shame or little if any conscience
SCOTUS will consider whether Trump’s earlier order seeking to end birthright citizenship for certain children born in the U.S. can stand. The decision to take up the case comes after several lower courts blocked the order for violating the 14th Amendment.
https://bit.ly/4rBATol
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Supreme Court to Hear Trump's Bid To Eliminate Birthright Citizenship
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Justice John Roberts has no shame or little if any conscience
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New York narcotics officers raided Alberta Spruill’s home, shattering her door and detonating a flash grenade. Spruill, a 57-year-old city worker, went into cardiac arrest and died two hours later.
Episode Seven: Dirty Information
Years before the police killing of Breonna Taylor brought “no-knock” raids into the national spotlight, the NYPD mistakenly raided Alberta Spruill’s home — and literally scared her to death.
interc.pt
December 8, 2025 at 1:24 AM
New York narcotics officers raided Alberta Spruill’s home, shattering her door and detonating a flash grenade. Spruill, a 57-year-old city worker, went into cardiac arrest and died two hours later.
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After months of dating speculation, Katy Perry posted cozy snaps of former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joining her on tour.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau go Instagram official
After months of dating speculation, Katy Perry posted cozy snaps of former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joining her on tour.
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
After months of dating speculation, Katy Perry posted cozy snaps of former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joining her on tour.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Producers hate Netflix because they can’t get back-end profits. A-list actors and their agents hate that they’ve put a lid on salaries and residuals. Studios hate Netflix when it poached their talent and jacked up executive salaries,” Sharon Waxman writes.
“Producers hate Netflix because they can’t get back-end profits. A-list actors and their agents hate that they’ve put a lid on salaries and residuals. Studios hate Netflix when it poached their talent and jacked up executive salaries,” Sharon Waxman writes.
Opinion | Hollywood Doesn’t Want Netflix to Buy Warner Bros.
The Warner Bros. deal has the town on edge.
nyti.ms
December 8, 2025 at 1:45 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Producers hate Netflix because they can’t get back-end profits. A-list actors and their agents hate that they’ve put a lid on salaries and residuals. Studios hate Netflix when it poached their talent and jacked up executive salaries,” Sharon Waxman writes.
“Producers hate Netflix because they can’t get back-end profits. A-list actors and their agents hate that they’ve put a lid on salaries and residuals. Studios hate Netflix when it poached their talent and jacked up executive salaries,” Sharon Waxman writes.
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High jewelry and wigs are more than accessories; they’re tools that can craft entire personas.
Wig Out With This Season’s Hottest Jewelry
High jewelry and wigs are more than accessories, they’re tools that can craft entire personas.
on.wsj.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:48 AM
High jewelry and wigs are more than accessories; they’re tools that can craft entire personas.
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Americans cosplaying as Russian soldiers in the middle of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a strange sight to behold, but checks out. Many Americans were disconnected from their own 20 year war.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/u...
Why Americans Are Dressing Like Russian Troops in Oklahoma
www.nytimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Americans cosplaying as Russian soldiers in the middle of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a strange sight to behold, but checks out. Many Americans were disconnected from their own 20 year war.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/u...
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Thunder Ranch is one of the best-known shooting schools in American gun culture, offering firearms as a way to change your life when all else fails.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...
Searching for Meaning at the Thunder Ranch Gun School
www.nytimes.com
August 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Thunder Ranch is one of the best-known shooting schools in American gun culture, offering firearms as a way to change your life when all else fails.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/u...
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Nerdy/extremely cool piece on potential concussive injury from shooting at indoor ranges
This applies newer military findings about accumulated blast damage to the brain over time (as especially reported re special operators)
Much additional research needed /1
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This applies newer military findings about accumulated blast damage to the brain over time (as especially reported re special operators)
Much additional research needed /1
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How Gun Blasts From Indoor Shooting May Cause Brain Injuries (Gift Article)
The Times tested the blast waves of several popular civilian guns at an indoor range and found that repeated firing could add up to potentially harmful exposure.
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Nerdy/extremely cool piece on potential concussive injury from shooting at indoor ranges
This applies newer military findings about accumulated blast damage to the brain over time (as especially reported re special operators)
Much additional research needed /1
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This applies newer military findings about accumulated blast damage to the brain over time (as especially reported re special operators)
Much additional research needed /1
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Everything you need to know as Lewis Hamilton is replaced by Ferrari for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton replaced at Abu Dhabi GP as new Ferrari driver confirmed
www.mirror.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Everything you need to know as Lewis Hamilton is replaced by Ferrari for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Panel Votes to End Recommendation for Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
Panel Votes to End Recommendation for Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Panel Votes to End Recommendation for Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
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UPDATE: As of 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, 939 flights at Denver International Airport were delayed and 11 were canceled, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware.
More than 900 flights delayed by snow at Denver International Airport
As of 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, 939 flights at Denver International Airport were delayed and 11 were canceled, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware.
trib.al
December 4, 2025 at 2:06 AM
UPDATE: As of 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, 939 flights at Denver International Airport were delayed and 11 were canceled, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware.
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D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101
D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101
Decorated Native American veteran Charles Shay has died at age 101.
www.1011now.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101
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I have studied this frightful phase of American history for years. This excellent piece by @beverlygage translates the past to today. Please read and act! How the Red Scare Reshaped American Politics www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
How the Red Scare Reshaped American Politics
At its height, the political crackdown felt terrifying and all-encompassing. What can we learn from how the movement unfolded—and from how it came to an end?
www.newyorker.com
March 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I have studied this frightful phase of American history for years. This excellent piece by @beverlygage translates the past to today. Please read and act! How the Red Scare Reshaped American Politics www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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For decades China has stood as one of the most optimistic countries, a place where people believe that tomorrow will bring better opportunities. In the past few years, however, that faith in progress has given way to doubt
China’s Communist Party wants positive energy only, please
But enforced online optimism is no remedy for economic gloom
econ.st
November 30, 2025 at 1:20 AM
For decades China has stood as one of the most optimistic countries, a place where people believe that tomorrow will bring better opportunities. In the past few years, however, that faith in progress has given way to doubt
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“Real wages — that is, wages adjusted for inflation — are going down for most people. The bottom 90 percent of Americans are in very bad shape,” says Reich.
Robert Reich Thinks Democrats Are On the Brink of a New Era
Robert Reich speaks to The Intercept Briefing podcast about the economy and the state of Democratic Party politics under Trump.
interc.pt
November 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
“Real wages — that is, wages adjusted for inflation — are going down for most people. The bottom 90 percent of Americans are in very bad shape,” says Reich.
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After the Zika outbreak ended in Brazil, many families faced a new reality: a child whose life was irrevocably altered after the mother contracted the virus while pregnant. Here's what happened next. n.pr/48bOXNK
These Zika mothers went to battle — and their cry was heard
After the Zika outbreak ended in Brazil, many families faced a new reality: a child whose life was irrevocably altered after the mother contracted the virus while pregnant. Here's what happened next.
n.pr
November 30, 2025 at 1:25 AM
After the Zika outbreak ended in Brazil, many families faced a new reality: a child whose life was irrevocably altered after the mother contracted the virus while pregnant. Here's what happened next. n.pr/48bOXNK
