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taking care of my mental health (sitting in the dark watching soft-spoken city planners play a supply chain-focused roman empire city building simulator)
October 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
taking care of my mental health (sitting in the dark watching soft-spoken city planners play a supply chain-focused roman empire city building simulator)
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The ICE detention center near Buffalo has banned book deliveries, New York Focus has learned.
Rejected books include a Spanish-English dictionary, a translation of a George R.R. Martin novel, and “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.”
nysfocus.com/2025/10/08/b...
Rejected books include a Spanish-English dictionary, a translation of a George R.R. Martin novel, and “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.”
nysfocus.com/2025/10/08/b...
New York’s Biggest ICE Detention Center Bans Book Deliveries
Rejected books include a Spanish-English dictionary, a Spanish translation of a George R.R. Martin novel, and "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage…
nysfocus.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The ICE detention center near Buffalo has banned book deliveries, New York Focus has learned.
Rejected books include a Spanish-English dictionary, a translation of a George R.R. Martin novel, and “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.”
nysfocus.com/2025/10/08/b...
Rejected books include a Spanish-English dictionary, a translation of a George R.R. Martin novel, and “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.”
nysfocus.com/2025/10/08/b...
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The government's monthly jobs report was not published Friday as a result of the federal shutdown. That's left businesses and policymakers in the dark about the strength of the U.S. job market.
Shutdown has already delayed the jobs report. More critical reports could be held up
The government's monthly jobs report was not published Friday as a result of the federal shutdown. That's left businesses and policymakers in the dark about the strength of the U.S. job market.
n.pr
October 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The government's monthly jobs report was not published Friday as a result of the federal shutdown. That's left businesses and policymakers in the dark about the strength of the U.S. job market.
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Mayonnaise is perhaps the most polarizing condiment humanity has yet to whip up. But love it or hate it, it’s an undeniable culinary marvel. We tested 25 jars of mayonnaise to find the best. nyti.ms/3VEdQuh
September 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Mayonnaise is perhaps the most polarizing condiment humanity has yet to whip up. But love it or hate it, it’s an undeniable culinary marvel. We tested 25 jars of mayonnaise to find the best. nyti.ms/3VEdQuh
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The government shutdown began January 20. Billions in taxpayer dollars have become virtually untraceable. In many cases, there’s no publicly available evidence that appropriated money is being spent at all.
Billions in Taxpayer Dollars Have Become Virtually Untraceable
The Trump administration’s aggressive approach to overhauling the executive branch has obscured how federal dollars are actually being spent — even for the members of Congress.
www.notus.org
September 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The government shutdown began January 20. Billions in taxpayer dollars have become virtually untraceable. In many cases, there’s no publicly available evidence that appropriated money is being spent at all.
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BREAKING: Trump's head of Social Security says raising the retirement age "will be considered."
That's a betrayal of Trump's campaign promise to protect Social Security.
That's a betrayal of Trump's campaign promise to protect Social Security.
September 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
BREAKING: Trump's head of Social Security says raising the retirement age "will be considered."
That's a betrayal of Trump's campaign promise to protect Social Security.
That's a betrayal of Trump's campaign promise to protect Social Security.
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Tim Kennedy voted "present," which is certainly better than "yea" but also leads me to conclude that he must feel ambivalent about the legacy of the Civil Rights Act, women's suffrage, and the concept of empathy.
September 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Tim Kennedy voted "present," which is certainly better than "yea" but also leads me to conclude that he must feel ambivalent about the legacy of the Civil Rights Act, women's suffrage, and the concept of empathy.
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Oops free speech was a lie. Oops small government was a lie. Oops life of the child was a lie. Oops
GOP Senator Cynthia Lummis: "Under normal times, in normal circumstances, I tend to think that the First Amendment should always be sort of the ultimate right... I don't feel that way anymore." www.semafor.com/article/09/1...
Kimmel’s suspension prompts free-speech Republicans to reconsider their boundaries
One Republican said she no longer considers the First Amendment to “be sort of the ultimate right,” as she would “in normal circumstances.”
www.semafor.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Oops free speech was a lie. Oops small government was a lie. Oops life of the child was a lie. Oops
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The leaders of Canada and Mexico, the U.S.’s two largest trading partners, will meet on Thursday — without their U.S. counterpart — after eight months of chaotic trade talks and threats of tariffs. Here is what to know.
What to Know About the North American Summit Taking Place Without the U.S.
The leaders of Canada and Mexico will sit down to discuss how to work around their unpredictable neighbor.
nyti.ms
September 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The leaders of Canada and Mexico, the U.S.’s two largest trading partners, will meet on Thursday — without their U.S. counterpart — after eight months of chaotic trade talks and threats of tariffs. Here is what to know.
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great news! you're not actually seeing karl rove, john yoo, and david frum criticize the administration's lawlessness more stridently than dem leadership. you, reader, were infected with rabies by a brown bat 36 hours ago and this is all just the virus working its way through your nervous system
September 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
great news! you're not actually seeing karl rove, john yoo, and david frum criticize the administration's lawlessness more stridently than dem leadership. you, reader, were infected with rabies by a brown bat 36 hours ago and this is all just the virus working its way through your nervous system
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this is biggie and tupac for people whose rural hospital is about to close
Zach Bryan tried to fight Gavin Adcock at Born & Raised Festival yesterday
Zach Bryan Tried To Fight Gavin Adcock At Born & Raised Festival
The country bros are fighting! Zach Bryan, the Oklahoman singer-songwriter who is known to have a little bit of a temper, made a surprise appearance at his home state’s Born & Raised Festival over the...
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September 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
this is biggie and tupac for people whose rural hospital is about to close
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KIM KITSURAGI - "What is it, detective? Can you make it out?"
BULLET - "if you read this you are gay lmao"
1. "It, um, doesn't say anything."
2. "Transgender ideology. My old foe."
3. [Espirit de Corps - Medium 10] "I think you should read it for yourself, Kim."
BULLET - "if you read this you are gay lmao"
1. "It, um, doesn't say anything."
2. "Transgender ideology. My old foe."
3. [Espirit de Corps - Medium 10] "I think you should read it for yourself, Kim."
September 12, 2025 at 11:38 PM
KIM KITSURAGI - "What is it, detective? Can you make it out?"
BULLET - "if you read this you are gay lmao"
1. "It, um, doesn't say anything."
2. "Transgender ideology. My old foe."
3. [Espirit de Corps - Medium 10] "I think you should read it for yourself, Kim."
BULLET - "if you read this you are gay lmao"
1. "It, um, doesn't say anything."
2. "Transgender ideology. My old foe."
3. [Espirit de Corps - Medium 10] "I think you should read it for yourself, Kim."
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RAN after this driver to take a picture of his incredible vest!!! I want one so bad but he said they’re only available for MTA workers 🏆🚍🏆
September 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
RAN after this driver to take a picture of his incredible vest!!! I want one so bad but he said they’re only available for MTA workers 🏆🚍🏆
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‘Staying engaged is better than tuning out altogether. But many are really not using their time or energy in a way that could create change or make a difference.’
@sulliview.bsky.social offers ways to to move beyond hobbyism and into citizen action.
margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/dont-be-a-...
@sulliview.bsky.social offers ways to to move beyond hobbyism and into citizen action.
margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/dont-be-a-...
Don't be a 'political hobbyist.' Here's how to harness your power.
Plus, three eye-rolling media goofs (or actual travesties) of the week
margaretsullivan.substack.com
September 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
‘Staying engaged is better than tuning out altogether. But many are really not using their time or energy in a way that could create change or make a difference.’
@sulliview.bsky.social offers ways to to move beyond hobbyism and into citizen action.
margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/dont-be-a-...
@sulliview.bsky.social offers ways to to move beyond hobbyism and into citizen action.
margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/dont-be-a-...
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This 1893 map of the proposed Central Park neighborhood in #Buffalo demonstrates something important: street names are developer-selected before the first house lot gets sold.
archive.org/details/buff...
archive.org/details/buff...
Central Park, Buffalo, N.Y. : Thorne & Angell : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Developer's map of the streets and house lots laid out for the Central Park neighborhood in Buffalo, NY, by Thorne & Angell, published in the Buffalo...
archive.org
August 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This 1893 map of the proposed Central Park neighborhood in #Buffalo demonstrates something important: street names are developer-selected before the first house lot gets sold.
archive.org/details/buff...
archive.org/details/buff...
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A few years in, a CDC drowning prevention program was ready to share its findings on how to mitigate the leading cause of death among young children. Then the administration terminated that staff.
Drowning prevention program comes to a halt at the CDC
A few years in, a CDC drowning prevention program was ready to share its findings on how to mitigate the leading cause of death among young children. Then the administration terminated that staff.
n.pr
August 27, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A few years in, a CDC drowning prevention program was ready to share its findings on how to mitigate the leading cause of death among young children. Then the administration terminated that staff.
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Red Lobster Celebrates Return Of Annual All-You-Can-Eat Krill Fest theonion.com/red-lob...
August 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Red Lobster Celebrates Return Of Annual All-You-Can-Eat Krill Fest theonion.com/red-lob...
My cat wearing my first place medal questioning all her life choices.
August 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
My cat wearing my first place medal questioning all her life choices.
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If you’re a basketball fan in any way it is your sacred duty to stomp the shit out of these assholes. At the game, during regulation.
“It’s meant to disrespect women generally you see, not just athletes”
Sex toys are being hurled on the court at WNBA games. A cryptocurrency group says they're behind it – and planning for more.
The group says the acts are "pranks" intended to draw attention to their crypto meme coin and not meant to disrespect women athletes.
The group says the acts are "pranks" intended to draw attention to their crypto meme coin and not meant to disrespect women athletes.
August 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
If you’re a basketball fan in any way it is your sacred duty to stomp the shit out of these assholes. At the game, during regulation.
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Two years after passengers hoping for a glimpse of the Titanic wreckage lost their lives in the Titan submersible implosion, the U.S. Coast Guard issued a scathing report.
Coast Guard says Titan submersible deaths were preventable and faults company's CEO
Two years after passengers hoping for a glimpse of the Titanic wreckage died in the Titan submersible implosion, the Coast Guard issued a scathing report, saying the tragedy shouldn't have happened.
n.pr
August 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Two years after passengers hoping for a glimpse of the Titanic wreckage lost their lives in the Titan submersible implosion, the U.S. Coast Guard issued a scathing report.
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But we were told that once these detainees arrived in El Salvador, the US had no control over their fates.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. swaps Venezuelans sent to El Salvador for Americans held by Caracas
The Venezuelans, labeled terrorists and violent criminals by President Trump, had been deported to the notorious CECOT prison, setting off a legal battle over executive power.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
But we were told that once these detainees arrived in El Salvador, the US had no control over their fates.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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July 14, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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A lot of us start contributing to Social Security as teenagers at our first jobs.
That money should be there for us when it’s time to collect.
That money should be there for us when it’s time to collect.
July 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A lot of us start contributing to Social Security as teenagers at our first jobs.
That money should be there for us when it’s time to collect.
That money should be there for us when it’s time to collect.
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America's food safety regime truly began with bourbon and liquor regulation in the late 19th century. It was necessary because whiskey "rectifiers" were poisoning people to death and blinding people with their cheapie knockoff products that the market encouraged. bsky.app/profile/nadi...
July 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
America's food safety regime truly began with bourbon and liquor regulation in the late 19th century. It was necessary because whiskey "rectifiers" were poisoning people to death and blinding people with their cheapie knockoff products that the market encouraged. bsky.app/profile/nadi...