Nicholas Thompson
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Nicholas Thompson
@nthompson3.bsky.social
Cincinnati, oh
Love outdoors and traveling
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Nothing fancy, just some foothills stuff at #Sunset up on E. Camilo Cielo Road above #SantaBarbara tonight. #Photography
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the uncertainty and lapse in benefits in states across the country.
When SNAP benefits will arrive is still in flux. Here's what communities are doing to fill the gap
Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the uncertainty and lapse in benefits in states across the country.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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November 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Police in California are investigating the theft of more than 1,000 items from a museum's collection including metalwork jewelry, Native American baskets and everyday items like athletic trophies that tell the story of the Golden State. https://cnn.it/4qGojUq
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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BREAKING: Trump commutes sentence of disgraced former congressman George Santos.

“I just signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY. Good luck George, have a great life!”
October 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Zohran Mamdani, who recently cross-endorsed with Lander, called for the comptroller’s immediate release. “This is fascism and all New Yorkers must speak in one voice,” said Mamdani.
Federal agents handcuff and detain New York City mayoral candidate
Brad Lander was taken into custody at an immigration court in Lower Manhattan.
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June 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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The 2025 hurricane season officially began on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting an active season. By @shannonbond.bsky.social
Hurricane season has started. Here's what to know
The 2025 hurricane season officially began on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting an active season.
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June 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Unlike the U.S Constitution, state constitutions have been amended more than 7,000 times. Here’s why they’re a powerful tool for citizens to shape their states’ policies.
May 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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The insatiable hunger for chicken, mainly nuggets and tenders, has forced McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s to adjust their offerings and invest more heavily in the category as consumers, well, eat mor chikin.
Why chicken is the latest battleground in fast food | CNN Business
For a chain that focuses mostly on hamburgers and fries, it’s chicken that’s giving McDonald’s its biggest area of growth.
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May 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Powerful words from Rick Steves today in Edmonds, WA: A community coming together to stand for decency, dignity, and democracy. No matter your party, these are values worth defending. Let’s keep showing up.
#50501movement #NoKings #buildtheresistance #FiftyFiftyOne #HandsOff
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April 20, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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Federal judge blocks Trump administration plans to dismantle Voice of America

Story by NPR’s @emilyzfeng.bsky.social

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Judge blocks Trump administration plans to dismantle Voice of America
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America, the federally funded overseas news outlet.
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April 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Descendants and others reflect on the legacy of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal which pulled the U.S. out of the Great Depression, as the Trump administration slashes the federal government.
80 years after President Franklin Roosevelt's death, Trump cuts threaten his legacy
Descendants and others reflect on the legacy of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal which pulled the U.S. out of the Great Depression, as the Trump administration slashes the federal government.
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April 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Every day, millions of travelers’ lives are literally up in the air, relying on the acuity of air traffic controllers to orchestrate high-speed maneuvers and help prevent aircraft from crashing.

But the shortage of air traffic controllers is nearly the worst in 30 years.
The US is struggling to hire air traffic controllers. A surprising age limit and grueling schedules could fuel the problem | CNN
Millions of travelers rely on air traffic controllers every day to orchestrate high-speed maneuvers and help prevent planes from crashing. But a critical shortage has forced many to work “six days a w...
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March 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of proclamations celebrating Women's History in March. NPR readers share stories of the women who have made the biggest impacts on their lives.
This Women's History Month, readers tell NPR about the women who changed their lives
Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of proclamations celebrating Women's History in March. NPR readers share stories of the women who have made the biggest impacts on their lives.
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March 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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The time change can be hard on our health. There are more car accidents, strokes and heart attacks this week. People eat more junk food and have more migraines. Here's why — plus tips to help you adapt.
Daylight saving time has started. Here's how to adjust
The time change can be hard on our health. There are more car accidents, strokes and heart attacks this week. People eat more junk food and have more migraines. Here's why — plus tips to help you adap...
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March 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Look up this week for February’s full snow moon and to catch the last glimpse of a visible parade of planets in the night sky before they fade from view.
See February’s full snow moon and the last of the planetary parade | CNN
See February’s full snow moon along with Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn in the night sky.
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February 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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BREAKING NEWS: Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved less than 300 essential personnel as USAID staff in the U.S. and overseas rush to rapidly close missions and leave jobs by midnight Friday.
USAID officials direct staff on 'stunning and irresponsible' cuts to jobs and offices
Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved less than 300 essential personnel as USAID staff in the U.S. and overseas rush to rapidly close missions and leave jobs by midnight Friday.
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February 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Most of the US is being assailed with extreme winter weather this week as Arctic air blasts south from Canada, snow tracks up the Northeast coast and a potentially crippling winter storm takes aim at the South.
Over 75% of the US expected to face freezing temperatures this week as rare winter storm barrels toward the South | CNN
Most of the United States is being assailed with extreme winter weather this week as Arctic air blasts south from Canada, snow tracks up the Northeast coast and a potentially crippling winter storm ta...
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January 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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BREAKING: Jimmy Carter has died at 100. The 39th president of the United States, who served from 1977 to 1981, was perhaps more famous for the life he led after leaving office — as an advocate for peace and human rights.

Read about his lasting legacy.
Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president and peace activist, dies at 100
Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.
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December 29, 2024 at 9:52 PM
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Here’s another moonshot I took with my Nikon D750 camera and a telescopic lens 200-500mm. 🌕 #Nikon #Moon #Astrophotography
December 19, 2024 at 1:37 AM
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The concert tour that made Taylor Swift a billionaire wraps up this weekend, but it's already left a lasting impact on the global economy.
How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour boosted the US economy | CNN Business
The consumer spending power was part of the “Taylor Swift Effect,” which travel industry analysts described as a “hospitality phenomenon.”
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December 8, 2024 at 1:27 PM
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Politely hidden behind construction hoarding, razor wire and a gauze of scaffolding, “Our Lady of Paris” has been healing.
Notre Dame is back – but not quite as you knew her | CNN
Politely hidden behind construction hoarding, razor wire and a gauze of scaffolding, “Our Lady of Paris” has been healing.
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December 1, 2024 at 3:08 AM
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Interest in so-called “golden visas” has skyrocketed among US citizens since the election, according to consultants that help the wealthy migrate
Political and social division is driving interest in ‘golden visas’ | CNN Business
Europe could soon be welcoming a wave of well-heeled Americans, as Democratic voters facing the prospect of another Donald Trump presidency eye refuges abroad.
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November 24, 2024 at 11:35 AM
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It’s enough to give anyone already on edge about how to handle possible flight delays and cancellations yet another reason to pop an antacid or two: the prospect of delayed, lost, stolen or damaged baggage.
What to do if your luggage is lost, delayed, stolen or damaged | CNN
Here are some strategies you can take to help avoid losing a bag or at least minimize the impact of delayed, lost, stolen and damaged luggage.
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November 22, 2024 at 10:14 PM