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blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 5h

YouTube is back now.

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blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 6h

No. There were complaints in other countries too.

blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 6h

I am. 🥹

blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 6h

YouTube is still down worldwide. Hmm

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The Xylom @thexylom.com · 6h

NEW: Severe air pollution during Nepal's Gen-Z protests has sent vulnerable groups to hospitals with serious respiratory complications. It echoes research that evaluated the effects of excessive chemical munitions use in urban areas during the George Floyd protests, writes @tankadhakal.bsky.social:

Nepal’s Gen-Z Protests Are Fueling Its Toxic Air Pollution Crisis

“Before, it used to be around 40 cases a day, but after the protests, it went over 100 — mostly people who had inhaled tear gas and thick smoke from burning buildings [and] seeking emergency care for ...

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blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 6h

YT down worldwide

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 8h

JFC! What will it take?

I can’t believe Trump just promised Argentina another $20 billion, bringing the total to $40 billion.

American farmers better be paying attention and rethink their unwavering support for the man.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 8h

It's the worst thing watching resegregation happen in real time to please a bunch of white supremacist nazis in power.

www.thewrap.com/nbc-news-lay...

NBC News’ 150 Layoffs Gut Black, Latino, Asian American and LGBTQ+ Diversity Teams

The cuts affected teams across the NBC News operation and came as the network no longer needed to support two different news operations. MSNBC has begun growing its own newsroom, hiring swaths of tale...

www.thewrap.com

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blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 10h

I do.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 10h

Brown University has rejected the Trump administration’s compact, saying it would “restrict academic freedom and undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance”

Brown University rejects Trump administration compact

President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 said that the compact would “restrict academic freedom and undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance.”

www.browndailyherald.com

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blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 10h

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

California judge halts Trump’s mass layoffs of federal workers amid gov shutdown

Trump administration notified roughly 4,100 federal employees last week they were being laid off amid a lapse in government funding

www.independent.co.uk

blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 10h

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Grace Jones declines Lady Gaga collaboration

YouTube video by FameOrbit

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loscharlos @loscharlos.bsky.social · 13h

Not sure if anybody is doing it better than @juliadoubleday.bsky.social —Please read:

“when you shrug off the difficulty.. of practicing COVID safety.. you are casting that burden onto the shoulders of those who are already carrying more than you are. ”

Link: www.thegauntlet.news/p/beyond-all...?

Why not recognize: wow! What a difficult reality we’re creating for anyone who’s been harmed by the virus. That could be me next, since I’m getting reinfected in these bi-annual waves. Instead of complaining that disabled people are asking me to participate in normalizing COVID mitigations, why don’t I acknowledge the absurdity and severity and difficulty of this situation? Why don’t I participate in changing the culture before it’s my turn to suffer as others ignore me?

Yes, it is difficult. It is burdensome. You could call it unreasonable! But when you shrug off the difficulty and burden of practicing COVID safety in the current climate, you are casting that burden onto the shoulders of those who are already carrying more than you are. Who can afford infections less than you can. Who in many cases have fewer resources than you do and almost certainly have fewer safe social outlets than you will.

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blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 13h

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FDA Announces Recall on More Than 6 Million Eggs for Potential Salmonella Contamination

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall on 522,915 dozen eggs produced by Black Sheep Egg Company, LLC, due to a potential Salmonella contamination.

www.allrecipes.com

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blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 14h

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Controversial TSA Video Has BWI Airport Caught In Middle

A controversial TSA video blames Democrats for the government shutdown. BWI Airport weighed in on whether it will air the video.

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blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 14h

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Trump threatens China with cooking oil embargo over soybean snub

Trump administration threatens ‘terminating business with China’ in retaliation for Beijing still refusing to buy soybeans from US farmers.

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Tea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · 14h

They "stood" with them, then they beat them with metal poles.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

Mike Johnson: "We've always stood with Capitol police and law enforcement. We've shown that in word and deed."

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blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 14h

Yum!!

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Nikki Wallschlaeger @nikkimwalls.bsky.social · 15h

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blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 16h

www.foodsafetynews.com/2025/10/comp...

Company recalls spring rolls sold at Aldi stores because of undeclared shrimp

Tai Foong USA of Seattle, WA, is recalling Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls sold in 10-ounce packages because the product may contain shrimp,

www.foodsafetynews.com

blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 17h

There is nothing worse than an old white male customer service rep.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 17h

Boom! Who’s winning the shutdown debate? THE ACA.

More Republicans than Democrats use the ACA marketplace. So the GOP’s base is relying on the same program their party is causing premiums to skyrocket.

45% of ACA marketplace enrollees are Republicans, and most live in GOP-held districts.

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Data Report @datareport.bsky.social · 20h

Greenville gym linked to measles case as outbreak spreads in South Carolina www.wyff4.com/article/sout...

Greenville gym linked to measles case as outbreak spreads in South Carolina

Health officials in South Carolina announced that at least one case in Greenville County was connected to a local gym, as the number of cases in the state continues to grow.

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blackjerseygirl.bsky.social @blackjerseygirl.bsky.social · 17h

patch.com/new-jersey/c...

PATCO Suspends All Trains Due To Power Outage

Trains are suspended in both directions.

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 22h

Getting COVID 5 times doesn’t make you “stronger.” The immune system isn’t a muscle—repeated infections can cause cumulative damage and raise long-term risks.

Protect your immune system by avoiding repeat infections: clean air, masks, vaccination.

Source: x.com/Engineer_Won...

Alt text: Screenshot of a tweet by Adam Wong.

Quote: Someone claims having COVID 5 times gives them antibodies and makes them stronger than someone who hasn’t had it.

Adam (masked, with air purifiers) replies: “Then why did you have it 5 times??” Laughing emoji.

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