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NPR @npr.org · 6h

A Missouri group is working to overturn the map that gives the state one more Republican seat in Congress. If they get enough signatures, the map cannot take effect unless Missourians approve them. n.pr/42HDimE

These voters want to overturn Missouri's new gerrymandered congressional map

A Missouri group is working to overturn the map that gives the state one more Republican seat in Congress. If they get enough signatures, the map cannot take effect unless Missourians approve them.

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Sky News @news.sky.com · 6h

Orionid meteor shower: When it will take place and how you can see it

One of the best-known and most reliable meteor showers is due to peak later this week as debris left by Halley's Comet will streak across the night sky.

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 9h

It was a good day.

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Popular Information @popular.info · 2d

The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees “the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

On Saturday, October 18, millions of Americans plan to do just that at thousands of “No Kings” protests held across the country.

The unhinged attacks on No Kings

The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees “the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” On Saturday, October 18, millions of Ame...

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 4d

In the 1995 book The Demon Haunted World, Carl Sagan warned that the US was turning its back on science, and that the consequences would be dire.

Near the start of their new book, Michael E. Mann and Peter J. Hotez argue that what the astronomer feared is now coming to pass.

Two top scientists tackle Trump's idiocracy

In a new book, Michael Mann and Peter Hotez examine the risks posed by entrenched beliefs, corporate greed, and regressive governments.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 4d

A new California law will effectively ban officers from questioning the families of people killed by police before alerting them to the news of their loved one's death.

This practice was popularized by Lexipol, the nation’s largest developer of law enforcement policy manuals. 🧵

California cops can no longer conceal police killings while interrogating loved ones for dirt

A Reveal investigation helped spark a crackdown on a disturbing, widespread practice.

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 4d

Private equity takeover of hospitals led to rise in Medicare emergency patient deaths, says study

Study found seven more deaths per 10,000 patients in private equity hospitals’ versus non-private equity hospitals

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 4d

What a guy.

‘Risky is the best way to be’: Tim Curry on sexuality, surviving a stroke – and 50 years of stardom

From Rocky Horror to the Muppets, Curry’s extraordinary career made him world-famous. Then, a stroke left him paralysed. The actor talks about his cocaine years, his friendship with David Bowie – and ...

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 5d

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Obama takes aim at companies cutting deals with Trump: ‘We have capacity to take a stand’

Universities, law firms and businesses that have changed course should have stood by convictions, says ex-president

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 5d

Taiwan Semi is planning a chip that reduces energy usage by 2027. We may see a break from this scenario if technology keeps up with technology.

The Register @theregister.com · 5d

We're all going to be paying AI's Godzilla-sized power bills

Even if you never use it, you'll be paying for it thanks to datacenters' never-ending hunger for electricity Opinion When I was a wet-behind-the-ears developer running my programs on an IBM 360, a mainframe that was slower than a Raspberry Pi Zero W, my machine used about 50 kilowatts (kW). I thought that was a lot of power. Little did I know what was coming.…

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 5d

Original art by musicians of their lyrics.

War Child Presents Sound & Vision: Running Up That Hill Online Auction, 28 October - 13 November 2025

War Child Presents Sound & Vision: Running Up That Hill | Powered by Givergy

Bid on exclusive money can't buy items & experiences with Art on a Postcard. Enter into one of our charity auctions, prize draws or buy exclusive item

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 5d

💓 Jane

Netflix show reveals Jane Goodall’s ‘Famous Last Words’ | CNN Politics

Famed primatologist Jane Goodall gave an interview on Netflix’s show “Famous Last Words” that would only be released after her death. Goodall shared some candid words about world leaders.

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 5d

Even Wall Street is banking on a TACO Trade. The billionaires took money out for the weekend, depleted our investments, and are now going to buy their shares back for a cheaper rate. 🖕

Markets rebound amid latest US-China tariff spat as traders look to possible ‘Taco trade’

European indices rise and cryptocurrencies rebound as new front in trade war looks less severe after Trump post

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 5d

Who needs contraceptives when the dating options are lame?! Time for modern chastity belts-lightweight, digital locks, can monitor your activities, and make a shot of espresso (one can dream).

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 5d

Maybe conservative mentality will be the natural contraceptive we need while pharmaceutical contraceptives are regulated.

WIRED @wired.com · 5d

From a religious OnlyFans creator to influencers quibbling over the appropriation of trad wife culture, right-wing personalities are jockeying for a larger stake in the dating zeitgeist. www.wired.com/story/the-wo...

The ‘Womanosphere’ Is Reshaping the Conservative Dating Landscape

From a religious OnlyFans creator to influencers quibbling over the appropriation of trad wife culture, right-wing personalities are jockeying for a larger stake in the dating zeitgeist.

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 6d

Anthony Davis…telling it like it is.

Trump’s Climate Vendetta: Wreck the Future He Won’t Live to See

The Esmeralda 7 solar project gets shelved.

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 6d

Hell yeah.

Maine Gov. Mills to challenge Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say

Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins next year, according to two people familiar with Mills’ plans on Friday, se...

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jomom55 @jomom55.bsky.social · 7d

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 7d

The Japanese and U.S. governments are arranging for their leaders to visit a U.S. military base in Japan to tour the U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington, Japanese government sources said Saturday.

Japan and U.S. leaders may tour U.S. aircraft carrier

According to sources, the two sides plan to have their leaders visit the Yokosuka base during U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to the Asian nation later this month.

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 7d

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Stephen Miller is the most dangerous man in the Trump administration | Judith Levine

In the White House deputy chief of staff, we see that Maga will not simply end with Trump. We must keep our eyes on Miller

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 8d

The Art of the Deal in action.

PBS News @pbsnews.org · 8d

A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered Friday, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs much higher on China.
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Wall Street tumbles in its worst day since April after Trump threatens more tariffs on China

A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered Friday, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs much higher on China.

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Lucy @lucyismytogoname.bsky.social · 8d

Democrats

CNBC @cnbc.com · 8d

Trump says ‘a lot’ of federal workers are being laid off during government shutdown

Trump official says federal layoffs 'have begun' amid government shutdown

The Trump administration and Republicans have sought to blame Democrats for the government shutdown, and any negative fallout from it.

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 8d

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said this week she wants to beef up immigration enforcement operations in the Chicago region and purchase additional buildings in the area.

ICE wants to buy more buildings in Chicago, and appears to be eyeing a Broadview warehouse

The warehouse is one block east of the existing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility at 1930 S. Beach St.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 8d

The president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said Friday she “cannot support” a White House proposal that asks MIT and eight other universities to adopt President Donald Trump’s political agenda in exchange for favorable access to federal funding. https://to.pbs.org/4qadGZG

MIT president rejects proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits

The president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said Friday she “cannot support” a White House proposal that asks MIT and eight other universities to adopt President Donald Trump's politica...

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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 8d

OPINION: Donald Trump and Stephen Miller say they're coming for the "communists" in America, and they need the military on the streets of our cities to do it.

Trump says communism threatens America. He and his corporate cronies would know

Donald Trump and Stephen Miller say they’re coming for the “communists” in America, and they need the military on the streets of our cities to do it. Here’s what they’ve said recently on the topic:Trump“We will root out the communists, Marxists, fascists and the radical left thugs that live like ver...

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