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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 2h

A decade-long effort by immigration restrictionists to overturn Obama-era rules allowing the spouses of H-1B holders to legally work (people potentially here for decades while their spouse waits in employment visa backlogs) has now finally been put to bed.

Andrew Kreighbaum @kreighbaum.bsky.social · 2h

The Supreme Court passed on a challenge to employment eligibility for spouses of H-1B visa holders.

The DC Circuit had upheld the lawfulness of work permits for H-4 dependent visa holders last year.

#H1Bvisa #immigration #tech

Justices Pass on Hearing Challenge to H-1B Spouses’ Work Permits

The US Supreme Court has declined to consider a bid by immigration opponents to invalidate employment authorization for spouses of certain temporary foreign workers in the US.

news.bloomberglaw.com

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 3h

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion judgment for calling Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.

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Michael Ray Surber of Killer Antz with a zed @surber.bsky.social · 3h

Bumping this, will give it another couple hours then I’ll donate over on Reddit.

Michael Ray Surber of Killer Antz with a zed @surber.bsky.social · 13h

I’ve got 2 tickets for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club in Asheville (Tues 10/14). Free to a good home, hit me up.

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Nick Baumgardner @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social · 4h

Go Birds

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Bill DiFilippo @billdifilippo.bsky.social · 3h

my wife said she hated me, then said she loved me, pointing to an internal tug of war over whether our marriage can work, leaving questions about whether i am getting a divorce

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 3h

News Analysis: President Trump's vow of steep new tariffs, followed quickly by a more conciliatory message, pointed to an internal tug of war over his approach, leaving questions about whether he has a larger strategy.

Trump’s Two Minds on China Sow a Chaotic Few Days

The president’s bellicose vow of steep new tariffs, followed quickly by a more conciliatory message, pointed to an internal tug of war over his approach.

nyti.ms

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Dr PattiJones @drpattijones.bsky.social · 3h

Trump isn't even back (I think) from his self-congratulation tour

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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 4h

This is why the inflatable costumes works so well -- it works the same way calling them "weird" or "creepy" did. It disrupts their narrative, and makes them seem pathetic rather than cool-and-cruel.

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 13h

You need to see this:

“The show of force is the point. They want these images to be out…The Department of Homeland Security is walking around Chicago with a film crew.” @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social

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Dr PattiJones @drpattijones.bsky.social · 4h

I hear you on that. I buy family packs of chicken thighs and breasts. There is almost always a bag of chicken in cold water in my sink 🤣

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Dr PattiJones @drpattijones.bsky.social · 4h

For burgers

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Dr PattiJones @drpattijones.bsky.social · 4h

I have been doing a 50/50 mix with turkey and beef on occasion. It works well with lots of seasoning

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 18h

Happy birthday to the US Navy.

And in particular to the captain of the USS Missouri.

Who, when Cher walked out on deck in this, not in the jump suit they'd been promised, went:

"Ah. Fuck it. YOLO."

And later almost got stripped of command for it.

youtu.be/9n3A_-HRFfc?...

Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time (Official Video)

YouTube video by Cher

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Mikey in DFW @mdwdfw.bsky.social · 16h

Blink twice, Jones, if you’re ok.

Dennis C. Goss @denniscgoss.bsky.social · 17h

Time for the Carolina Football Show, tonight with Voice of the Tar Heels, Jones Angell, and GM Michael Lombardi.

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Nature @nature.com · 20h

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Pewter Howitt share economics prize for work that underlines the importance of investing in research and development.

go.nature.com/4hj9NNV

Economics Nobel prize won by researchers who showed how science boosts growth

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Pewter Howitt share economics prize for work that underlines the importance of investing in research and development.

go.nature.com

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Dr PattiJones @drpattijones.bsky.social · 18h

we have probably 2 at least, maybe 3, independent pharmacies (that are only pharmacies) in about 10 mile radius. It is surprising.

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Dr PattiJones @drpattijones.bsky.social · 20h

insanely bold choice with a BAC of 0.337

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Matt Brown @mattbrown.bsky.social · 20h

BREAKING NEWS:

The Texas A&M police department confirms to Extra Points that the sandwich in question was “a pimento cheese” sandwich.

Ryan Nanni @celebrityhottub.bsky.social · 2d

look I know journalism is a dying industry

but I want sandwich details goddammit

Capt. Silky @nowbacktome.bsky.social · 2d

If you still have Twitter the TAMUpolice account is gold during the games. Case in point dude had a water jug of whiskey and a BAC .337 how was he not dead?

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Richard Waite @waiterich.bsky.social · 7d

Brassica oleracea / Brassica oleracea / Brassica oleracea

Three dudes dressed three very different ways - first in a more conservative suit and tie, second in a short sleeve shirt and hat, third in a pink vest and tie

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Brian Grubb @briancgrubb.bsky.social · 1d

my dream job is to be the guy who renames streaming services every 12-18 months ($725k/yr)

Mediagazer @mediagazer.com · 1d

Apple says Apple TV+ streaming service is being renamed as Apple TV, with "a vibrant new identity" (Eric Slivka/MacRumors)

Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink

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Dr PattiJones @drpattijones.bsky.social · 1d

Not exactly sure why this is on my TV, but the Penn St AD (or at least the person who wrote his speech) sure loves the word ELITE

Dr PattiJones @drpattijones.bsky.social · 1d

this is true

Dr PattiJones @drpattijones.bsky.social · 1d

Collective Soul at 10am! goheels.com/news/2025/10...

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R.L. Bynum @rl-bynum.bsky.social · 1d

The Virginia at #UNC game on Oct. 25 will start at noon and air on ACC Network.

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 1d

Terminations of this type were found to be illegal and this was confirmed by this Supreme Court.

The NIH "leadership" that did this or allowed it to happen should be ashamed (but I know they are not).

a woman says go feel shame while standing in front of a window

ALT: a woman says go feel shame while standing in front of a window

media.tenor.com

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 1d

This is a powerful account from a PhD student whose fellowship was terminated by NIH because it was part of a "diversity" program without any other considerations or understanding of what the program or the students were actually doing.

undark.org/2025/10/09/o...

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NIH Student Grant Cancellation Will Weaken Scientific Innovation

The termination of federal F31 diversity fellowships puts many graduate students in a bind — and U.S. science at risk.

undark.org

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Science Magazine @science.org · 1d

This year’s Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences has gone to three researchers who revealed how innovation drives economic growth. https://scim.ag/4745XUd

Economics Nobel celebrates researchers who showed how science and technology drive growth

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt explained why the last two centuries have seen sustained economic growth rather than stagnation

www.science.org

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