Ike Thomas.
@ikethomas.bsky.social
My dog’s name is Dunkin. My son thinks it’s referring to donuts when it’s actually referencing the Highlander. There can be only one.
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
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Net spending on medicines grew by 11.4% in 2024 alone. In theory that ought to mean healthier people. But in practice, America spends more on health care than other rich countries without better outcomes
America’s health-care costs are shooting up
One big reason is that people are seeking more treatment
econ.st
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Net spending on medicines grew by 11.4% in 2024 alone. In theory that ought to mean healthier people. But in practice, America spends more on health care than other rich countries without better outcomes
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maybe the most brutal strikeout in baseball history
November 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
maybe the most brutal strikeout in baseball history
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An obsession with victims in Britain is leading to bad policy, dire politics and more pain econ.st/3Wyrrnn
Illustration: Nate Kitch
Illustration: Nate Kitch
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
An obsession with victims in Britain is leading to bad policy, dire politics and more pain econ.st/3Wyrrnn
Illustration: Nate Kitch
Illustration: Nate Kitch
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October 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Glorifying violence or harm violates Bluesky’s Community Guidelines. We review reports and take action on content that celebrates harm against anyone. Violence has no place in healthy public discourse, and we’re committed to fostering healthy, open conversations
September 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Glorifying violence or harm violates Bluesky’s Community Guidelines. We review reports and take action on content that celebrates harm against anyone. Violence has no place in healthy public discourse, and we’re committed to fostering healthy, open conversations
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Ichiro Suzuki's Hall of Fame induction speech 😂
July 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Ichiro Suzuki's Hall of Fame induction speech 😂
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FULL SPEECH: Ichiro Suzuki is inducted into the Hall of Fame (and brings the laughs 🤣)! | イチロー www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWAs...
FULL SPEECH: Ichiro Suzuki is inducted into the Hall of Fame (and brings the laughs 🤣)! | イチロー
YouTube video by MLB
www.youtube.com
July 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
FULL SPEECH: Ichiro Suzuki is inducted into the Hall of Fame (and brings the laughs 🤣)! | イチロー www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWAs...
@sammillerbb.bsky.social @baumann.bsky.social Brandon Woodruff hasn’t even picked up an application to be an ace, yet.
July 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
@sammillerbb.bsky.social @baumann.bsky.social Brandon Woodruff hasn’t even picked up an application to be an ace, yet.
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Siri, play outro by m83
July 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Siri, play outro by m83
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Wouldn’t want to be Jerry Reinsdorf the next time he threatens to move the team to Nashville.
We live in a world where the Pope takes part in a White Sox chant at the Vatican
June 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Wouldn’t want to be Jerry Reinsdorf the next time he threatens to move the team to Nashville.
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Lyndsey Grein, Tactical Dirt-Assisted Ballistic Projectile
May 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Lyndsey Grein, Tactical Dirt-Assisted Ballistic Projectile
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The 5 stages of grieving, UK edition
May 29, 2025 at 6:50 AM
The 5 stages of grieving, UK edition
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Among the Ghost Trees - Lake Tutira, Hawke's Bay, NZ.
#photography #landscape #nz #peaklight #foggymorning
#photography #landscape #nz #peaklight #foggymorning
May 28, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Among the Ghost Trees - Lake Tutira, Hawke's Bay, NZ.
#photography #landscape #nz #peaklight #foggymorning
#photography #landscape #nz #peaklight #foggymorning
@mikepetriello.bsky.social how is Maikel Garcia becoming a dude? Can you see the change?
May 8, 2025 at 12:57 AM
@mikepetriello.bsky.social how is Maikel Garcia becoming a dude? Can you see the change?
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OH NO OFF THE GLOVE AND OFF THE DOME
May 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
OH NO OFF THE GLOVE AND OFF THE DOME
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He who pockets last wins.
May 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
He who pockets last wins.
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CHRIS GUCCIONE MY GOODNESS
May 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
CHRIS GUCCIONE MY GOODNESS
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23 head coaches in the NBA/W
50 NBA assistants or head coaches at the college/international/G-League levels
18 more assistants outside the NBA
(via T. Whitehead)
#NBA
50 NBA assistants or head coaches at the college/international/G-League levels
18 more assistants outside the NBA
(via T. Whitehead)
#NBA
May 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
23 head coaches in the NBA/W
50 NBA assistants or head coaches at the college/international/G-League levels
18 more assistants outside the NBA
(via T. Whitehead)
#NBA
50 NBA assistants or head coaches at the college/international/G-League levels
18 more assistants outside the NBA
(via T. Whitehead)
#NBA
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Ancient birch woodland - a seasonal study. I really enjoy returning to the same spots, as there is always something new to discover. This set was taken over several years.
#nature #naturephotography #scotland #birch #nativewoodland
#nature #naturephotography #scotland #birch #nativewoodland
April 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Ancient birch woodland - a seasonal study. I really enjoy returning to the same spots, as there is always something new to discover. This set was taken over several years.
#nature #naturephotography #scotland #birch #nativewoodland
#nature #naturephotography #scotland #birch #nativewoodland
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Catch probability? You wouldn’t believe me.
April 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Catch probability? You wouldn’t believe me.
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ICE Agents Wait At Edge Of Delivery Table To Deport Newborn
April 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
ICE Agents Wait At Edge Of Delivery Table To Deport Newborn