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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 9h

An HHS source says admin also RIFed entire Office of Population Affairs last night.
“Not a single staff person to run our nation's family planning program or the evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention program. The Office of Adolescent Health which nested within OPA functionally ceases to exist”

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 9h

@kamalaharris.com with Don Lemon
www.youtube.com/shorts/TneZ8...

She told us... #kamalaharris #donaldtrump

YouTube video by Don Lemon

www.youtube.com

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 9h

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/w...

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 9h

Competitive balance is alive and well in baseball, in part because its post-season is more unpredictable than the other major sports'.

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 9h

If Biden had said this, @jaketapper.bsky.social would be trying to get a second book out of it. But because Tapper, like so many others in the legacy media, grades Trump on a curve, they just let it pass as a nothingburger. When, in fact, he's using false data to send the National Guard to Chicago.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 9h

ICYMI — Trump lied that Chicago had “4000” murders, when it’s projected to have 380 this year (way down from last year)

If it’s so bad there why does he have to keep lying about it?

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University of South Carolina @sc.edu · 9h

At USC, you don’t just learn about the world. You discover how to make waves in it.

Your journey is supported by hands-on experiences and a vibrant Gamecock community. You’ll leave with the confidence and tools to shape your future. Come As You Are. Leave As You’re #MeantToBe.

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 9h

This was a good year for the Cubs. Nothing to be ashamed of. We left it all out on the field. Congrats to the Brewers.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 9h

ICYMI — Trump lied that Chicago had “4000” murders, when it’s projected to have 380 this year (way down from last year)

If it’s so bad there why does he have to keep lying about it?

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Zerlina Maxwell @zerlinamaxwell.bsky.social · 10h

Everything in life comes down to a decision: to go after your dreams, to start/end a relationship, to move to a new place.

That’s what happened to me but it was the universe sending me signs and me taking notice.

Read more: zerlinamaxwell.substack.com/p/the-signs-...

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Diane Ravitch🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦🗽🇨🇱🏳️‍🌈✡️🇨🇦 @dianeravitch.bsky.social · 10h

"The Comander in Chief is not Okay." A gift article from the Atlanticcabout Trump's incoherent speech to the nation's military speech.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

The Commander in Chief Is Not Okay

Trump put on a disturbing show for America’s generals and admirals.

www.theatlantic.com

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Kim Wexler's Ponytail 🐝💛🎗 @madisonkittay.bsky.social · 10h

"If you want to talk about legacy, let's talk about the legacy of not voting." 💥

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Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH, SM @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social · 11h

Some of these people have now been fired and rehired TWICE since January. The current state of dysfunction is mind boggling.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 13h

OOOPS! UPDATE: Two HHS officials tell me that disease detectives, measles response officers, global health officials and the MMWR staff were laid off by mistake and will be reinstated. But Washington office is still RIFed

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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slangsonsports.bsky.social @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 11h

SEIYA SUZUKI

Off 101.4 mph

That ties Jackson Chourio earlier this series for the fastest pitch hit for a postseason home run under pitch tracking (2008)

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 12h

The 1970s were the greatest decade of movies. If you've never done a deep dive into that decade's movies, definitely do yourself a favor & do so

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 12h

I mean. C’mon. 💔

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 12h

Religious leaders denied request to deliver Communion to detainees at Broadview facility. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Religious leaders denied request to deliver Communion to detainees at Broadview facility

Meanwhile, two days after a judge ordered the removal of a fence erected by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, barricades were being put up in front of the fence on Saturday.

chicago.suntimes.com

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 13h

OOOPS! UPDATE: Two HHS officials tell me that disease detectives, measles response officers, global health officials and the MMWR staff were laid off by mistake and will be reinstated. But Washington office is still RIFed

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 13h

Ayman Mohyeldin, ever the Joe Biden hater, just actually asked on @msnbc.com why Biden didn’t force this ceasefire deal on Netanyahu since it was his deal. Dude, Netanyahu wanted Trump to be POTUS. He wouldn’t accept any Biden deal. Your leftist hatred for Biden blinds you to facts.

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 14h

Yep, was telling a family member who’s never seen any of The Godfather movies this today after hearing the sad news.

Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 14h

“The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are, arguably, the two greatest American films ever made, a portrait of America told from the perspective of outsiders peering in. But that works in large part because we see the Corleones through the eyes of Keaton’s Kay.”

www.thebulwark.com/p/diane-keat...

Diane Keaton, 1946–2025

The leading lady of the 1970s.

www.thebulwark.com

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Meredith Conroy @meredithconroy.bsky.social · 14h

Diane Keaton, what an icon 🖤🤍 Loved First Wives Club as a very young kid. And Father of the Bride. As an adult, Family Stone was another favorite.

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 14h

“The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are, arguably, the two greatest American films ever made, a portrait of America told from the perspective of outsiders peering in. But that works in large part because we see the Corleones through the eyes of Keaton’s Kay.”

www.thebulwark.com/p/diane-keat...

Diane Keaton, 1946–2025

The leading lady of the 1970s.

www.thebulwark.com

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Amigo de Frodo @bpdflores.bsky.social · 15h

A delightful gift from the Holy Father to the International Congress of Philosophy in Paraguay, and to us all. Un mensaje para saborear.
www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

Mensaje del Santo Padre con motivo del Congreso Internacional de Filosofía [Universidad Católica

MENSAJE DEL SANTO PADRE LEÓN XIV CON MOTIVO DEL CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL DE FILOSOFÍA [Universidad Católica

www.vatican.va

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 15h

The loss of Keaton is a blow to any fan of 1970s cinema. So iconic.

“It made my career,” she said of “Annie Hall.” “It was everything. It’s the reason we’re sitting here having this nice conversation. Everything always goes back to that.”

#RIP

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 15h

This is a good account to check from time to time if you're interested in higher ed because there's crazy things happening at OSU these days. Check out the in-depth $5000 scholarship application OSU's conservative Chase Center has posted :)
chasecenter.osu.edu/undergraduat...

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 15h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 15h

Diane Keaton was just so suffused with life that it's very difficult to imagine her no longer alive. Like where does that life force go.
youtu.be/lXy9Lp8bu98?...

Annie Hall (5/12) Movie CLIP - Awkward Annie (1977) HD

YouTube video by Movieclips

youtu.be

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 16h

If the NLCS is the Cubs-Dodgers, it will be the first time a league championship series has featured teams from two cities to which the President of the United States sent National Guard troops without the approval of the states' governors or the support of the cities' mayors.

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 16h

There are also other movies available streaming for purchase. Also, I started out accidentally leaving out YouTube (Primetime) and continued that, so if you have that, check that out too.
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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 16h

Mack & Rita: Hulu, Disney+
Maybe I Do: Tubi
Arthur's Whisky: Roku, Amazon
Summer Camp: Hulu, Disney+
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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 16h

The Family Stone: Amazon
Mama's Boy: Tubi, Sling, Roku, Plex
Mad Money: HBO Max
Smother: Tubi, Pluto, Fandango, Plex
Darling Companion: Tubi, Roku
And So it Goes: Plex, Amazon
Love the Coopers: Tubi, Pluto
Hampstead: Tubi
Poms: Tubi
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters: Tubi, Pluto, Roku
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