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· Nov 18
It was dark before 6 pm & all I can think about is going to the beach 😏
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FOREVER renewed for season 2! IKTR! #ForeverNetflix
May 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
FOREVER renewed for season 2! IKTR! #ForeverNetflix
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All 2.1 million people in the Gaza Strip at critical risk if Israeli blockade persists, says report.
Famine stalking across Gaza, 500,000 face starvation: Analysis
All 2.1 million people in the Gaza Strip at critical risk if Israeli blockade persists, says report.
bit.ly
May 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
All 2.1 million people in the Gaza Strip at critical risk if Israeli blockade persists, says report.
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“Sinners,” the horror movie from the director Ryan Coogler, is on a pace to collect at least $330 million in worldwide ticket sales, a level reached by few original films in the genre.
‘Sinners’ Box Office Success Puts It in Elite Company
www.nytimes.com
May 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
“Sinners,” the horror movie from the director Ryan Coogler, is on a pace to collect at least $330 million in worldwide ticket sales, a level reached by few original films in the genre.
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Today is the 111th birthday of Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre
May 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Today is the 111th birthday of Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre
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International Women's Day!! 🫶🏽
March 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM
International Women's Day!! 🫶🏽
Media update & whatnot
March 10, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Media update & whatnot
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A doctor has been serving one of Baltimore’s poorest neighborhoods for decades — and if his patients can’t pay, that’s OK with him.
So when he was diagnosed with cancer, his community rallied to raise $100,000 for his treatments.
So when he was diagnosed with cancer, his community rallied to raise $100,000 for his treatments.
For decades, a doctor refused to charge patients who couldn't pay. When he couldn't pay, his patients came to his aid.
When Dr. Michael Zollicoffer was diagnosed with two types of cancer, his patients started a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $100,000.
www.cbsnews.com
March 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A doctor has been serving one of Baltimore’s poorest neighborhoods for decades — and if his patients can’t pay, that’s OK with him.
So when he was diagnosed with cancer, his community rallied to raise $100,000 for his treatments.
So when he was diagnosed with cancer, his community rallied to raise $100,000 for his treatments.
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THE FIRE INSIDE it out today!
There's a boxing movie directed by Rachel Morrison, written by Barry Jenkins and starring Brian Tyree Henry and Ryan Destiny coming!
THE FIRE INSIDE is out on Christmas, here's my talk with its director Rachel Morrison via @ebertvoices.bsky.social.
THE FIRE INSIDE is out on Christmas, here's my talk with its director Rachel Morrison via @ebertvoices.bsky.social.
Process the Environment: Rachel Morrison on "The Fire Inside" | Interviews | Roger Ebert
An interview with the acclaimed cinematographer about the long road to her directorial debut.
www.rogerebert.com
December 25, 2024 at 6:46 PM
THE FIRE INSIDE it out today!
I’m just tryna find out where to deliver these cookies 😏😎
December 25, 2024 at 9:12 PM
I’m just tryna find out where to deliver these cookies 😏😎
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There's a boxing movie directed by Rachel Morrison, written by Barry Jenkins and starring Brian Tyree Henry and Ryan Destiny coming!
THE FIRE INSIDE is out on Christmas, here's my talk with its director Rachel Morrison via @ebertvoices.bsky.social.
THE FIRE INSIDE is out on Christmas, here's my talk with its director Rachel Morrison via @ebertvoices.bsky.social.
Process the Environment: Rachel Morrison on "The Fire Inside" | Interviews | Roger Ebert
An interview with the acclaimed cinematographer about the long road to her directorial debut.
www.rogerebert.com
December 23, 2024 at 4:20 PM
There's a boxing movie directed by Rachel Morrison, written by Barry Jenkins and starring Brian Tyree Henry and Ryan Destiny coming!
THE FIRE INSIDE is out on Christmas, here's my talk with its director Rachel Morrison via @ebertvoices.bsky.social.
THE FIRE INSIDE is out on Christmas, here's my talk with its director Rachel Morrison via @ebertvoices.bsky.social.
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And yet, this is who Trump's first pick to be Attorney General was www.cnn.com/2024/12/23/p...
House Ethics report finds evidence Matt Gaetz paid thousands for sex and drugs including paying a 17-year-old for sex in 2017 | CNN Politics
The House Ethics Committee found evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex or drugs on at least 20 occasions, including paying a 17-year-old girl for sex ...
www.cnn.com
December 23, 2024 at 1:04 PM
And yet, this is who Trump's first pick to be Attorney General was www.cnn.com/2024/12/23/p...
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(As you all know by now,) Biden commuted the sentences of 37 people on federal death row to LWOP this morning—that's out of 40. Trump planned a spree of executions when he comes back into office; he oversaw 13 at end of his first term.
Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences Ahead of Trump’s Plan to Resume Federal Executions
Those affected by the president’s action on Monday are still subject to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Three men will remain on federal death row.
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2024 at 2:39 PM
(As you all know by now,) Biden commuted the sentences of 37 people on federal death row to LWOP this morning—that's out of 40. Trump planned a spree of executions when he comes back into office; he oversaw 13 at end of his first term.
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The 39th time we've had to post this, and this time about The Onion's original hometown.
‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens
MADISON, WI—In the hours following a violent rampage in Wisconsin in which a lone attacker killed at least two individuals and injured six others, citizens living in the only country where this kind o...
theonion.com
December 16, 2024 at 9:48 PM
The 39th time we've had to post this, and this time about The Onion's original hometown.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins the Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding player in college football.
December 15, 2024 at 2:12 AM
NEW YORK (AP) — Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins the Heisman Trophy as the most outstanding player in college football.
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This is what they think a meritocracy looks like
The official portraits of the 17 House Republicans elected to chair committees in the 119th Congress:
December 14, 2024 at 4:19 PM
This is what they think a meritocracy looks like
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GOP lost the races for governor, LG, AG in North Carolina. so their new law:
—strips governor of the authority to appoint election boards
—strips governor of authority over Highway Authority
—strips lieutenant governor of energy role
—strips AG of their ability to oppose legislature
... and more!!!
—strips governor of the authority to appoint election boards
—strips governor of authority over Highway Authority
—strips lieutenant governor of energy role
—strips AG of their ability to oppose legislature
... and more!!!
GOP Grabs Control of North Carolina Election Boards, Rushing to Negate November Losses
In their final weeks before they lose the ability to pass laws, Republican lawmakers gutted the powers of incoming Democratic officials and upended who runs elections.
boltsmag.org
December 13, 2024 at 8:58 PM
GOP lost the races for governor, LG, AG in North Carolina. so their new law:
—strips governor of the authority to appoint election boards
—strips governor of authority over Highway Authority
—strips lieutenant governor of energy role
—strips AG of their ability to oppose legislature
... and more!!!
—strips governor of the authority to appoint election boards
—strips governor of authority over Highway Authority
—strips lieutenant governor of energy role
—strips AG of their ability to oppose legislature
... and more!!!
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Mail carriers say they are prepared for one of the busiest shipping times of the year. FedEx, in particular, says the company is committed to making it "easy, fast, and affordable for our customers."
Here are the deadlines for mailing your holiday gifts to ensure they arrive on time
Mail carriers and shipping companies will be closed on Christmas Day.
www.npr.org
December 13, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Mail carriers say they are prepared for one of the busiest shipping times of the year. FedEx, in particular, says the company is committed to making it "easy, fast, and affordable for our customers."
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Like I said. They are not even proper robber barons. No real philanthropic spirit - no museums or libraries. Just their own toys - rockets and cars.
NEW: For the 3rd year in a row, Elon Musk’s foundation gave away less than it was supposed to. In 2023, it gave away $421 million less than the minimum required for a charity of its size, new filings show. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/u...
Musk’s Foundation Gave Away Less Money Than Required in 2023
Private foundations must donate 5 percent of their assets every year. Elon Musk’s enormous charity missed that standard for three consecutive years.
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Like I said. They are not even proper robber barons. No real philanthropic spirit - no museums or libraries. Just their own toys - rockets and cars.
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Also, if you've yet to see it (or if you'd like to rewatch it as a way of honoring her), the excellent 2023 #documentary Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project is streaming on Max. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_t... #movies #BlackWomen #RIPNikkiGiovanni
December 10, 2024 at 3:29 AM
Also, if you've yet to see it (or if you'd like to rewatch it as a way of honoring her), the excellent 2023 #documentary Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project is streaming on Max. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_t... #movies #BlackWomen #RIPNikkiGiovanni
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BREAKING: Federal judge blocks Biden admin rule allowing DACA recipients to get health insurance on the ACA marketplace exchanges in 19 GOP-led states that sued.
Judge Daniel Traynor, a Trump appointee in North Dakota, issued the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Judge Daniel Traynor, a Trump appointee in North Dakota, issued the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
![CONCLUSION
I1 40] The Court has reviewed the record, relevant caselaw, and arguments of the parties. For the above stated reasons, Plaintiffs' Motions for Preliminary Injunction and Stay (Doc. No. 35) are GRANTED. Defendants are preliminary enjoined from enforcing the Final Rule against the 19
Plaintiff States. As a result, Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. No. 105) is
MOOT. Defendants' Motions to Dismiss (Doc. No. 108) are DENIED.
[41] IT IS SO ORDERED.
DATED December 9, 2024.
Daniel M. Traynor, District Judge
United States District Court](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreiep2hi5zh23gdpmhunytynds33cur7zqrzpkxc2kfohz7b76bbsyy@jpeg)
December 10, 2024 at 3:03 AM
BREAKING: Federal judge blocks Biden admin rule allowing DACA recipients to get health insurance on the ACA marketplace exchanges in 19 GOP-led states that sued.
Judge Daniel Traynor, a Trump appointee in North Dakota, issued the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Judge Daniel Traynor, a Trump appointee in North Dakota, issued the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Cultural competence is an important component to being a journalist. Whoever wrote this headline doesn’t have any. IT’S NIKKI FUCKING GIOVANNI, not “well know Va Tech prof” 🤦🏾♀️ www.wdbj7.com/2024/12/10/w...
Well-known Virginia Tech professor dies at 81
Virginia Tech professor and poet, Nikki Giovanni, has died at the age of 81.
www.wdbj7.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Cultural competence is an important component to being a journalist. Whoever wrote this headline doesn’t have any. IT’S NIKKI FUCKING GIOVANNI, not “well know Va Tech prof” 🤦🏾♀️ www.wdbj7.com/2024/12/10/w...
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Abbott Elementary premiered 3 years ago and is currently is on its 4th season. Now that’s my kinda math.
December 9, 2024 at 3:47 AM
Abbott Elementary premiered 3 years ago and is currently is on its 4th season. Now that’s my kinda math.
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Ok, I’m trying to stay calm.
Surely this was followed by “actually Mr. Trump, your China tariffs in your first term necessitated a bailout to American farmers totaling more than $30 billion.”
Do they just…. not know?
Surely this was followed by “actually Mr. Trump, your China tariffs in your first term necessitated a bailout to American farmers totaling more than $30 billion.”
Do they just…. not know?
Welker: Economists of all stripes say that ultimately, consumers pay the price of tariffs.
Trump: I don't believe that.
Welker: Can you guarantee American families won't pay more?
Trump: I can't guarantee anything..
Trump: I don't believe that.
Welker: Can you guarantee American families won't pay more?
Trump: I can't guarantee anything..
December 8, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Ok, I’m trying to stay calm.
Surely this was followed by “actually Mr. Trump, your China tariffs in your first term necessitated a bailout to American farmers totaling more than $30 billion.”
Do they just…. not know?
Surely this was followed by “actually Mr. Trump, your China tariffs in your first term necessitated a bailout to American farmers totaling more than $30 billion.”
Do they just…. not know?
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Susana proudly shares a picture of her bin full of sweet potatoes she has picked during her night shift. The potatoes have been sorted and cleaned and she doesn't think minimum wage is enough for this hard and dirty job. #WeFeedYou
December 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Susana proudly shares a picture of her bin full of sweet potatoes she has picked during her night shift. The potatoes have been sorted and cleaned and she doesn't think minimum wage is enough for this hard and dirty job. #WeFeedYou