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The Needling @theneedling.com · 39m

ICE Detains Leaves as They Turn Brown: tinyurl.com/37euaejk

Masked ICE agents throwing bags of brown leaves in unmarked van

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Brett Hamil @bretthamil.bsky.social · 1d

For a guy who ran on dashboards, the dashboards certainly have not been kind to Bruce

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slate @pleasebegneiss.bsky.social · 5h

academic elitists are erasing our culture and heritage

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 6h

A team of researchers analyzed the anatomical dimensions of an infamous imprint on a Chicago sidewalk, sifting through photos and measuring mammal specimens in museum collections to put what they were seeing in context.

Their conclusion? The Chicago Rat Hole was not made by a rat.

The Chicago Rat Hole Was Not Made by a Rat

A statistical analysis of an infamous indentation in a sidewalk suggested a 99 percent likelihood that another rodent made the mark.

nyti.ms

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Roy Wood Jr- Ex Jedi @roywoodjr.bsky.social · 5h

Shows start at the end of the month. Part comedy show, part conversation, part Q&A — and everyone leaves with a signed copy of 'The Man of Many Fathers'.

Grab your tickets now — every ticket also comes with a free digital album of 'Lonely Flowers.' Visit RoyWoodJrBook.com for info on how to redeem.

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Push The Needle @pushtheneedle.bsky.social · 6h

Leave it closed to cars permanently

Seattle Department of Transportation @seattledot.bsky.social · 9h

Just a reminder that this work has started. Traffic is being managed by the traffic control officers on-site and routes may change.

The Market is open for business and walking, biking, and taking transit are a great way to visit. 🚶‍♀️🚴🚍🚈

A traffic control officer wearing a white hardhat and a bright orange vest guides a truck in front of Pike Place Market. There are orange traffic cones behind the truck.

Orange traffic cones and yellow caution tape close off a section of street in front of Pike Place Market.

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Greeneville Zoo @greenevillezoo.bsky.social · 7h

Crazy Zoo Facts:
Sea Otters sleep holding hands as a pledge of unity and devotion to Ottriaxus, Demon God Of The Night.

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Greeneville Zoo @greenevillezoo.bsky.social · 5h

Redville Zoo's sea otters hold hands so they don't end up as pelts in the Redville Zoo gift shop.

Redville Zoo @redvillezoo.bsky.social · 5h

Redville Zoo's sea otters hold hands because we value love and family.

Greeneville Zoo @greenevillezoo.bsky.social · 7h

Crazy Zoo Facts:
Sea Otters sleep holding hands as a pledge of unity and devotion to Ottriaxus, Demon God Of The Night.

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Chris @exnerd.bsky.social · 1d

I'm a bit sad that I'm no longer in Seattle to vote against this guy. Then again, I'm glad I'm no longer in Seattle where I feared calling in a noise complaint might result in SPD shooting my neighbors.

The Needling @theneedling.com · 1d

Mayor Harrell Announces Police Officers Will Recite Land Acknowledgement Before Sweeping Homeless Native Americans on Indigenous Peoples’ Day: tinyurl.com/35b9yp9f

Mayor Bruce Harrell speaking at podium with City Attorney Ann Davison behind him next to sign on wall reading "Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day"

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Lex Vaughn @lex.vaughn.theneedling.com · 8h

🙄 Only Charlie Kirk is allowed to talk about how fun watching public executions would be! youtu.be/NrfDyKmQRfk?...

Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 8h

apnews.com/article/trum...

US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech

The Trump administration has revoked the visas of six foreigners deemed by U.S. officials to have made derisive comments or made light of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last m...

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Lex Vaughn @lex.vaughn.theneedling.com · 12h

Can't wait for this Daily Show piece from @jordanklepper.bsky.social

SDM @meddocle.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah, riding shirtless wearing a bulletproof vest with a PRESS sign on the front

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Joe Veyera @joeveyera.bsky.social · 11h

Westman's Bagel and Coffee officially opened its new downtown Seattle location on Monday, taking over the former Great State Burger space (1111 3rd Ave) with weekday hours of 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Westman's Bagel & Coffee on Instagram: "🚨 Downtown Seattle — we’re open! 🚨 Same bagels, same coffee, new corner. 📍1111 3rd Ave | 🕖 Mon–Fri, 7AM–2PM See you soon, Seattle 🥯☕️ #WestmanBagel #SeattleEats...

40 likes, 0 comments - westmansbagel on October 12, 2025: "🚨 Downtown Seattle — we’re open! 🚨 Same bagels, same coffee, new corner. 📍1111 3rd Ave | 🕖 Mon–Fri, 7AM–2PM See you soon, Seattle 🥯☕️ #Westma...

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The Onion @theonion.com · 10h

Panicking Flu Swears It Didn’t Mean To Kill Old Lady https://theonion.com/panicking-flu-swears-it-didn-t-mean-to-kill-old-lady-1819574374/

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Lex Vaughn @lex.vaughn.theneedling.com · 9h

I dunno - that photo would've been great in Hustler.

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Kyle Jacobson @ks-jacobson.bsky.social · 11h

The AI floggings will continue until morale improves

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 11h

After an automatic update, Wordpress now has an option to "generate an image" when I'm working on a news story and it makes me want to throw something across the room every single time I almost click on that button.

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Lex Vaughn @lex.vaughn.theneedling.com · 11h

Ughh. If it was good tech, it wouldn't have to get shoved down our throats like this.

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David Kroman @kromandavid.bsky.social · 11h

Has anyone seen the anti-Katie Wilson ad that ran during the M's game posted online anywhere?

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Lex Vaughn @lex.vaughn.theneedling.com · 12h

Neck vagina and bald head after Trump was probably excited for this cover to come out. Give this photographer and their editor the Pulitzer already.

Cub Green @cubtrader.bsky.social · 21h

Just in case anyone hasn’t seen it.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 12h

Regarding the news today, all I have to say for now is... subscribe to The Onion. Thank you for believing in us and thank you for your patience.

Join The Onion

Don’t just read the news. Feel it. Be among the first to feel the news.

membership.theonion.com

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The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · 12h

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment against him over his description of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as a hoax staged by crisis actors. bit.ly/472j888

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House Our Neighbors @houseourneighbors.bsky.social · 12h

The Seattle Social Housing Developer is hiring for two positions. Please share with your networks.

www.socialhousingseattle.org/careers

Careers | SSH-Site2025

www.socialhousingseattle.org

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The Nudie Mag @thenudiemag.com · 13h

In case you've heard that Portland is a war zone taken over by ANTIFA terrorists, just know these are the "terrorists" they want you to be afraid of

Special thanks to @its-a-tree.bsky.social, @bimboposting.bsky.social, @tonipnw.bsky.social, and everyone who took part in the Portland naked bike ride

Collage of naked bike riders at the Portland Emergency Naked Bike Ride

Collage of naked and costumed bike riders at the Portland Emergency Naked Bike Ride

Collage of naked and costumed bike riders at the Portland Emergency Naked Bike Ride (and Jordan Klepper from the Daily Show)

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NewJukeboxCafe 🇨🇦 📎 @newjukeboxcafe.bsky.social · 4d

‘I Am Worried About My Community,’ Says Frog Who Daily Confronts Federal Agents in Portland

“I don’t want to see anybody treated inhumanely,” says a local resident who wears the costume to show that the narrative that demonstrators are “violent terrorists” is “ridiculous.”

'I Am Worried About My Community,' Says Frog Who Daily Confronts Federal Agents in Portland | Common Dreams

In Portland, a protester known for wearing a frog costume speaks out against the Trump administration's actions. Despite being targeted by federal agents, Todd remains committed to nonviolent resistan...

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Mayor Keith Wilson @mayorkwilson.bsky.social · 12d

If you have a moment this morning, I hope you’ll read my TIME Magazine editorial about the recent events that have thrust Portland into the national spotlight.

time.com/7322337/port...

Mayor Keith Wilson: Portland Doesn’t Need or Want Federal Troops

Mayor Keith Wilson argues Portland needs federal partnership for housing and social aid, not “Full Force” troops.

time.com

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 13h

“I trust my team completely, so when they said I should sit down with a fellow named Jordan Klepper for an interview, naturally I said yes,” Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said in an Instagram post.

https://www.oregonlive.com/tv/2025/10/daily-show-star-interviews-portland-mayor.html

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