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nytimes.com
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.
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wutrain.bsky.social
Boston looks forward to welcoming the world to our beautiful city, the cradle of liberty and city of champions.
atrupar.com
Trump on moving World Cup games from Boston: "We could take them away. Your mayor is not good."
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nytimes.com
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
balupuppy.bsky.social
Fascist Trump/gop will insurrection act.
balupuppy.bsky.social
Alt copy all tool sux! 🤬
balupuppy.bsky.social
The Trib editorial board are a bunch of clowns.

JFC what a bad take. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤬🤦🏻‍♂️🤬
chicagotribune.com
From the Editorial Board:

As Mayor Brandon Johnson prepares to give his budget address Thursday, one idea should get tossed aside: eliminating Chicago’s mounted police unit.
Editorial: Chicago budget should not cut mounted police nor sell off their horses
Is Chicago really going to sell off the horse named for Officer Ella French?
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balupuppy.bsky.social
Dear Chicago Alderpeople, cdot, and idot:
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atrupar.com
Trump on protesters: "You see these violent incidents and then you see people holding this gorgeous sign, with beautiful wood and beautiful cardboard wood everything. Everything's perfect. Perfect paint job. And they're all the same. You know that they weren't made in the basement out of love."
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paris.nyc
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
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dexanderson.com
You know what? I have time today. Let's have a look.
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pbump.com
In response to my piece about Columbus Day, people were curious what the map would look like including a broader definition of Native American. So here it is! Piece has been written through, too. www.pbump.net/o/resolving-...
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blockclubchi.bsky.social
7 "Whistlemania" meetups are happening Tuesday night across Chicago. Here’s how to join them: blockclubchi.co/46PIk2O
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unraveledpress.com
Per SE Rapid Response, feds took at least nine people from their neighborhood so far today: instagram.com/p/DPzKRhNieBF/
serapidresponse on Instagram: "Federal agents have been seen moving throughout the East Side this morning and early afternoon. If you must be outside, stay calm, …"
Federal agents have been seen moving throughout the East Side this morning and early afternoon. If you must be outside, stay calm, avoid confrontation, and record any activity safely from a distance. We are urging everyone to stay away from the scene occurring at 105th & Ave N, for everyone’s safetyDo not open doors to unknown individuals claiming to be law enforcement without a warrant signed by a judge. Report any confirmed ICE or federal activity to the Family Support Network at 855-435-7693. Remember: You have rights. Stay silent. Ask to speak to a lawyer.~Agentes federales han sido vistos movilizándose por el East Side esta mañana y temprano en la tarde. Si necesitas salir, mantén la calma, evita cualquier confrontación y graba cualquier actividad de manera segura desde una distancia. Pedimos a todas las personas mantenerse alejadas del área de 105th y Ave N por la seguridad de todos.No abras la puerta a personas desconocidas que digan ser agentes de la ley sin una orden firmada por un juez. Reporta cualquier actividad confirmada de ICE o de agentes federales a la Red de Apoyo Familiar (Family Support Network) al 855-435-7693. Recuerda: Tienes derechos. Permanece en silencio. Pide hablar con un abogado.
www.instagram.com
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bikegridnow.org
In partnership w/ Pilsen Defense we're hosting a bike patrol training.

Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

📍 Pilsen= (exact location shared day of to RSVPs)
⏰ Thursday October 16th 6-7:30
ICE WATCH BIKE PATROL TRAINING

LED BY PILSEN DEFENSE & ACCESS & BIKE GRID NOW!

THURSDAY, OCT 16TH, 6:00-7:30 PM

PILSEN LOCATION

Address will be shared to RSVPs day of
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peternickeas.bsky.social
105/N. Feds rammed a car that crashed into another, then a foot chase. Neighbors protested. Gas deployed by feds earlier today. Here's what they left behind. A thread of photos. #chicago
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newseye.bsky.social
BREAKING: Major clashes in southeast Chicago this pm.

DHS agents who crashed a car had eggs thrown at them. According to ABC7, they then fired pepper balls at local residents. It’s now a scene of flying rocks & tear gas.

Chicago was never a war zone. But Trump’s militia is turning it into one.
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royalpratt.bsky.social
ICE agents chasing folks in a Walgreens on the East Side. www.facebook.com/share/r/17Gh...
balupuppy.bsky.social
Boycott all things META.
chicago.suntimes.com
At the request of the U.S. Department of Justice, a Facebook group used by nearly 80,000 people to report sightings of federal immigration agents in the Chicago area has been taken down by the social media giant Meta, Facebook’s parent company.
Facebook suspends popular Chicago ICE-sightings group at Trump administration’s request
The group, "ICE Sighting-Chicagoland," has been increasingly used in the last five weeks of President Donald Trump’s intense deportation campaign to warn neighbors that federal agents are nearby.
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balupuppy.bsky.social
Dear Chicago Alderpeople:
sfrost.bsky.social
New study from Melbourne finds reducing residential speed limits from 50km/h to 30 km/h on local roads would protect cyclists from danger, make riding less stressful and get more people cycling while not causing traffic delays for cars.
Switching 50km/h speed limits to 30km/h would protect cyclists while barely affecting commutes, research finds
One expert says a cyclist hit by a car travelling 50km/h has about a one-in-ten chance of surviving, while at 30km/h it was a nine-in-ten chance
www.theguardian.com