Leslie Beth Kaplan
@elbeemagic.bsky.social
Lover of art, music, writing and anything unique or magnificent.
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Minor quibble with the word "appeared" but this is otherwise an accurate description of a thing that happened yesterday. If one of your loved ones did this you would be having hard conversations about giving another family member power of attorney over their bank accounts.
October 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Minor quibble with the word "appeared" but this is otherwise an accurate description of a thing that happened yesterday. If one of your loved ones did this you would be having hard conversations about giving another family member power of attorney over their bank accounts.
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Representative-elect @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social is trying to do her job. Mike Johnson won’t let her. Why? Because she’s the 218th vote on releasing the Epstein files.
Rep.-elect Grijalva call on Speaker Johnson to ‘do his job’ and swear her in
Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the delay in getting sworn into Congress and the ongoing debate over health care subsidies.
www.nbcnews.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Representative-elect @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social is trying to do her job. Mike Johnson won’t let her. Why? Because she’s the 218th vote on releasing the Epstein files.
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The wonderful sound of a migrant Icterine Warbler singing in our garden at Hillwell, Shetland yesterday morning.
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #Birds
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #Birds
June 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The wonderful sound of a migrant Icterine Warbler singing in our garden at Hillwell, Shetland yesterday morning.
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #Birds
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #Birds
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro vowed Wednesday to protect the right of protesters if President Trump sends troops into Philadelphia as he has in Los Angeles.
Shapiro told The Post that it is not the president’s job to police American cities.
Shapiro told The Post that it is not the president’s job to police American cities.
Josh Shapiro says he’s ‘prepared’ if Trump sends military to Pennsylvania
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s comments came during an interview following Trump administration threats to expand National Guard call-ups to other states.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro vowed Wednesday to protect the right of protesters if President Trump sends troops into Philadelphia as he has in Los Angeles.
Shapiro told The Post that it is not the president’s job to police American cities.
Shapiro told The Post that it is not the president’s job to police American cities.
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The Trump administration plans to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel interests hailed the proposal, which likely faces legal challenges from environmental groups.
Trump's EPA plans to repeal climate pollution limits on fossil fuel power plants
The Trump administration plans to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel interests hailed the proposal, which likely faces legal challenges from environmental groups.
n.pr
June 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The Trump administration plans to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel interests hailed the proposal, which likely faces legal challenges from environmental groups.
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When I think of Brian Wilson I think how wonderful it was that he had the chance to come back from limbo with the 2002 Pet Sounds shows and then finally finish Smile. After a pretty hellish three decades, he got to see how loved he was. Those shows were celestial.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXZ_...
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'Til I Die (Remastered 2009)
YouTube video by The Beach Boys - Topic
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June 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
When I think of Brian Wilson I think how wonderful it was that he had the chance to come back from limbo with the 2002 Pet Sounds shows and then finally finish Smile. After a pretty hellish three decades, he got to see how loved he was. Those shows were celestial.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXZ_...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXZ_...
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When the president spoke at Fort Bragg, the soldiers behind him were reportedly chosen for their looks and politics, per Military.com, which reviewed event prep orders.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Trump Team Screened Troops Standing Behind Him At Fort Bragg For Looks, Beliefs: Report
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June 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
When the president spoke at Fort Bragg, the soldiers behind him were reportedly chosen for their looks and politics, per Military.com, which reviewed event prep orders.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Southern stingray (minus a tail barb) glides through Coral City unbothered, moisturized, and it’s in own lane #southernstingray #stingraysofcoralcity #stingray #stingraycity #unbothered #moisturized #inmylane #glide #smoothoperator #coral #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #coralcity
June 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Southern stingray (minus a tail barb) glides through Coral City unbothered, moisturized, and it’s in own lane #southernstingray #stingraysofcoralcity #stingray #stingraycity #unbothered #moisturized #inmylane #glide #smoothoperator #coral #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #coralcity
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June 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Looking almost straight up at a Northern Two-toed Sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni), high overhead in Costa Rica. I saw two sloths while there, both well up in trees, but did manage to find this one's sleepy face through a gap in the branches. 🌿🦥
June 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Looking almost straight up at a Northern Two-toed Sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni), high overhead in Costa Rica. I saw two sloths while there, both well up in trees, but did manage to find this one's sleepy face through a gap in the branches. 🌿🦥
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Column by Naveen Kumar | Host Cynthia Erivo had jokes. Production numbers popped off the screen. And awards were spread among shows that dreamed big.
Here are the best and worst moments from the 2025 Tony Awards:
Here are the best and worst moments from the 2025 Tony Awards:
Column | The best and worst moments from the 2025 Tony Awards
Top honors went to daring Broadway shows that took big swings, while solo performances lit up the telecast.
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June 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Column by Naveen Kumar | Host Cynthia Erivo had jokes. Production numbers popped off the screen. And awards were spread among shows that dreamed big.
Here are the best and worst moments from the 2025 Tony Awards:
Here are the best and worst moments from the 2025 Tony Awards:
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YouTube has encouraged its moderators to leave up videos that may break the platform’s rules, including those with derogatory slurs or misinformation, as long as they're considered to be in the public interest. The shift comes as the GOP pressures YouTube to stop moderating content.
YouTube Loosens Rules Guiding the Moderation of Videos
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June 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
YouTube has encouraged its moderators to leave up videos that may break the platform’s rules, including those with derogatory slurs or misinformation, as long as they're considered to be in the public interest. The shift comes as the GOP pressures YouTube to stop moderating content.
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It’s fledgling season
Oak titmouse 🪶
Oak titmouse 🪶
June 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It’s fledgling season
Oak titmouse 🪶
Oak titmouse 🪶
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Two different species of skimmers sharing a roost this afternoon here at @casabentbill.bsky.social #CostaRica
Carmine Skimmer on the left and a Swamp Skimmer on the right.
#dragonflies #bugsky #Odonata
Carmine Skimmer on the left and a Swamp Skimmer on the right.
#dragonflies #bugsky #Odonata
May 30, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Two different species of skimmers sharing a roost this afternoon here at @casabentbill.bsky.social #CostaRica
Carmine Skimmer on the left and a Swamp Skimmer on the right.
#dragonflies #bugsky #Odonata
Carmine Skimmer on the left and a Swamp Skimmer on the right.
#dragonflies #bugsky #Odonata
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A nurse shark takes a leisurely stroll through Coral City against a backdrop of thriving staghorn, elkhorn, brain, finger, and star corals #nurseshark #sharksofcoralcity #shark #leisurelystroll #elkhorn #staghorn #braincoral #coral #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #coralcity
May 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A nurse shark takes a leisurely stroll through Coral City against a backdrop of thriving staghorn, elkhorn, brain, finger, and star corals #nurseshark #sharksofcoralcity #shark #leisurelystroll #elkhorn #staghorn #braincoral #coral #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #coralcity
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May Day is not officially acknowledged in the U.S. because of what historians say is an ongoing resistance to unity among the working class. This resistance is prompting protesters to take action on Thursday, regardless.
May Day protesters will rally nationwide against the 'war on working people'
May Day is not officially acknowledged in the U.S. because of what historians say is an ongoing resistance to unity among the working class. This resistance is prompting protesters to take action on T...
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May 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
May Day is not officially acknowledged in the U.S. because of what historians say is an ongoing resistance to unity among the working class. This resistance is prompting protesters to take action on Thursday, regardless.
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Macron shook one hand.
April 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Macron shook one hand.
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Purple Reigns. The tulip color is dominate on the Mag Mile this year. Today in Chicago.
April 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Purple Reigns. The tulip color is dominate on the Mag Mile this year. Today in Chicago.
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BREAKING NEWS: The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.
The White House has begun process of looking for new secretary of defense
The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.
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April 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
BREAKING NEWS: The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.
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they want you sick and preferably dead www.reuters.com/business/hea...
US FDA suspends milk quality tests amid workforce cuts
The Food and Drug Administration is suspending a quality control program for testing of fluid milk and other dairy products due to reduced capacity in its food safety and nutrition division, according to an internal email seen by Reuters.
www.reuters.com
April 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
they want you sick and preferably dead www.reuters.com/business/hea...
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NEW damning details on Pete Hegseth:
Minutes before U.S. jets hit Yemen, Gen. Kurilla sent strike intel through a secure gov system. Hegseth turned around and dropped it in at least two Signal chats—on his personal phone.
Jet timing. Target locations. And he still has the job.
Minutes before U.S. jets hit Yemen, Gen. Kurilla sent strike intel through a secure gov system. Hegseth turned around and dropped it in at least two Signal chats—on his personal phone.
Jet timing. Target locations. And he still has the job.
April 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
NEW damning details on Pete Hegseth:
Minutes before U.S. jets hit Yemen, Gen. Kurilla sent strike intel through a secure gov system. Hegseth turned around and dropped it in at least two Signal chats—on his personal phone.
Jet timing. Target locations. And he still has the job.
Minutes before U.S. jets hit Yemen, Gen. Kurilla sent strike intel through a secure gov system. Hegseth turned around and dropped it in at least two Signal chats—on his personal phone.
Jet timing. Target locations. And he still has the job.
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April 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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My lily of the valley is blooming, and it smells wonderful. 🌱
April 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
My lily of the valley is blooming, and it smells wonderful. 🌱
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Who had information just a little bit ahead of Trump’s tariff pause announcement? Did they or their friends and family get that information and trade on it?
If so, that is illegal. The facts are out there. It is time for an independent investigation.
If so, that is illegal. The facts are out there. It is time for an independent investigation.
Democrats call for insider trading investigation over Trump’s tariff pause
Elizabeth Warren and other senators urge SEC to look into whether president engaged in market manipulation
www.theguardian.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Who had information just a little bit ahead of Trump’s tariff pause announcement? Did they or their friends and family get that information and trade on it?
If so, that is illegal. The facts are out there. It is time for an independent investigation.
If so, that is illegal. The facts are out there. It is time for an independent investigation.
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Hello Thursday! This morning's start in Chicago.
April 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Hello Thursday! This morning's start in Chicago.