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callan tansill-suddath @callan.bsky.social · 3h

Rest in peace Susan Stamberg

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Dylan Segelbaum @dylansegelbaum.bsky.social · 10h

Massive data centers invaded Virginia — and Maryland wants to be next, @briaovers.bsky.social reports. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Massive data centers invaded Virginia — and Maryland wants to be next

Virginia’s rapid accumulation of nearly 600 data centers now feels like a warning for some Marylanders, as businesses and local governments look to attract the giant facilities.

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Politico @politico.com · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Capitol Police are investigating a swastika found in GOP Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

“The content of that image does not reflect the values or standards of this office, my staff, or myself, and I condemn it in the strongest terms," Taylor said in a statement.

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

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paris martineau @paris.nyc · 2d

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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Politico @politico.com · 2d

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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NPR @npr.org · 5d

In the aftermath of a deadly militant attack in Kashmir in April, authorities have expelled more than 1,500 Muslims from India, often at gunpoint. n.pr/473MnY4

India is forcibly deporting Muslims, including its own citizens, after Kashmir violence

In the aftermath of a deadly militant attack in Kashmir in April, authorities have expelled more than 1,500 Muslims from India, often at gunpoint.

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callan tansill-suddath @callan.bsky.social · 5d

New AFI is so good

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 6d

Trump proposing 100% tariffs on China

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NPR @npr.org · 6d

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for the Loyola Chicago men's basketball team who became an international celebrity during their 2018 Final Four run, has died. n.pr/4h16TNw

Loyola's Sister Jean, who became a March Madness icon, dies at 106

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for the Loyola Chicago men's basketball team who became an international celebrity during their 2018 Final Four run, has died.

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max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 7d

New: Bari Weiss booked Hillary Clinton, Mike Pompeo, and Antony Blinken for a roundtable on Gaza, her first major move at CBS.

Notably on a CBS call today in which the panel was floated, one producer also repeatedly emphasized the need to hear from Palestinians in Gaza (Weiss did not respond).

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callan tansill-suddath @callan.bsky.social · 8d

Neutral Milk Hotel weather

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Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · 8d

BREAKING: Comey case meets rocket docket. He pleads not guilty. Trial date Jan. 5. Comey to move to dismiss arguing Halligan wasn't validly appointed. Massive discovery could slow case. Prosecutors made clear they don't know what they have. w/@kyledcheney www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

James Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges following Trump pressure to prosecute

The judge set a trial date of Jan. 5.

www.politico.com

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callan tansill-suddath @callan.bsky.social · 9d

my favorite high risk behavior to engage in is attempting to enter or leave any trader joe’s parking lot

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callan tansill-suddath @callan.bsky.social · 13d

Life of a Showgirl is nice but there isn’t a single song that goes as hard as Smallest Man Who Ever Lived

callan tansill-suddath @callan.bsky.social · 15d

AFI All Hallows EP weather

callan tansill-suddath @callan.bsky.social · 15d

I am so so sad and not just because she was scheduled to speak at GW a week from today :(

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 15d

Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91

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Politico @politico.com · 15d

Vought: Mass firings will begin "in a day or two."

Vought: Mass layoffs will begin ‘in a day or two’

The Trump administration has threatened to inflict maximum pain on Democrats during the shutdown.

www.politico.com

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The 51st @51st.news · 15d

For all of their quirks and faults, this morning the D.C. government and its 35,000 employees got to work.

The much larger federal government we share a city with, though, is a different story.

How will the federal shutdown affect us in D.C.? @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports ⬇️

The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for D.C.

You can’t legally get married, for one, and the city’s economy will take a hit.

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callan tansill-suddath @callan.bsky.social · 15d

happy shutdown

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 16d

BOSTON (AP) - Federal judge finds Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted noncitizens for deportation over Gaza war protests.

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callan tansill-suddath @callan.bsky.social · 16d

It’s bonkers how much better peanut butter tastes when it has added sugar and other preservatives.

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Chris Richards @chrisrichards.bsky.social · 18d

THE D.C. CANON!

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The 101 greatest movies, songs, books, artworks (and more!) about Washington, D.C.

Introducing the D.C. Canon, starring Chuck Brown, Olivia Pope, George Washington, Leonardo da Vinci, Duke Ellington, Rites of Spring and — who could forget? — Gort.

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callan tansill-suddath @callan.bsky.social · 20d

I just watched a kid Naruto run full speed down a suburban block. Gives me hope.

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jael holzman @jael.bsky.social · 20d

Scoop: Trump lost the legal battle over halting the offshore Revolution Wind project after Orsted, its developer, brought reams of evidence to court alleging the government was lying about military security concerns.

It’s a sign truth can empower companies Trump targets.

Via @heatmap.news

How Trump’s Case Against Revolution Wind Fell Apart

The administration argued in the name of national defense — but Orsted had receipts.

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Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · 24d

JUST IN: Alexandria VA Public Schools jumps into litigation over Trump funding restrictions aimed at school policies accommodating trans students. @ACPSk12 asks to join Fairfax appeal & for 4th Cir. to issue injunction. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

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