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Shane Bettenhausen @shanewatch.bsky.social · 23m

the man had style

Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 18h

I'm going to look into this more. If it actually works, I'll switch to Apple in a heartbeat. My provider T-Mobile has some kind of scam shield that may block some things, but it allows a ton through.

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 19h

All I want from my next phone is that it accepts calls from people in my contacts and no one else. I shouldn't be subject to unsolicited calls, period.

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NPR @npr.org · 23h

It's been 85 years since The Great Dictator first dazzled audiences in 1940. It was a big risk for one of the world's most popular performers to take a stand against fascism on film. n.pr/4n4s82s

How Charlie Chaplin used his uncanny resemblance to Hitler to fight fascism

It's been 85 years since The Great Dictator first dazzled audiences in 1940. It was a big risk for one of the world's most popular performers to take a stand against fascism on film.

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 1d

Charging money for hospital parking is some evil American nonsense.

I understand protecting access, but if that was the main concern, the hospital would validate/refund. Maybe some do, but I've never seen that. Our local movie theater does, though.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.

We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position 👇

(Published Dec. 2024)

If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life

Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 1d

Anonymity is freedom

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 1d

What a legend
RIPower!!

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

Breaking news: D’Angelo, the visionary singer and musician who blended R&B and soul in landmark albums such as “Brown Sugar” and “Voodoo,” died Oct. 14. He was 51.

The cause was cancer, according to a statement from his family.

D’Angelo, R&B visionary and godfather of neo soul, dies at 51

The singer-songwriter was known for the acclaimed albums “Brown Sugar,” “Voodoo” and “Black Messiah.”

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 2d

Tony Gilroy, showrunner of Andor, has a message.

Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · 2d

WE HAVE FRIENDS EVERYWHERE! nokings.org

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 2d

👆

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 2d

I've seen zero discourse on this game but it's awesome

Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 2d

The Alters (Steam) is $20.43 on Fanatical w/ code OMENVIP buff.ly/0CCthAH
$26.24 US PS+ buff.ly/PxVpp6R
$26.24 XBL buff.ly/FivFSy3

Deck verified

also on Game Pass Ultimate

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 2d

Deleted my repost about Columbus because, upon further checking, I can't find any verification that he was convicted of anything. He was arrested, returned to Spain, imprisoned for several weeks, and then acquitted by King Ferdinand.

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 3d

I caught up with this episode and concur -- it's a very quick but still nuanced guide to Reconstruction, a pivotal and fascinating era of American history that we all need to understand better.

Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 6d

If you're interested in learning more about Reconstruction and the fascinating era this game would have covered, you can get a terrific primer via @jamellebouie.net's appearance on the You're Wrong About podcast

yourewrongabout.buzzsprout.com/1112270/epis...

Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 3d

Who?

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 3d

I love the movie but hate how it leaves almost every POC

Needs a sequel

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 3d

When one kid is just cooler than the rest

Amid a wall of coloring book pages all featuring a pita wrap, one has been converted to a spaceship

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Jason Adams @jamnpp.bsky.social · 5d

Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world,... I feel like I can't take it. And my heart is just going to cave in.

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 5d

I'll probably watch it on Disney+ later. Just listened to the soundtrack, and I definitely prefer the lighter tone of the Legacy soundtrack. For that matter, I prefer the Challengers soundtrack to this one.

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 5d

You'll always be someone who used to be someone to me

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 5d

Daft Punk > NiN

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 6d

Have you considered improving your stamina with Ring Fit Adventure?

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 6d

I don't think any Trump voter wanted him sending money to bail out Argentina. I also doubt many of them are aware it's happening.

Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 6d

Not one single person voted for this.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 6d

The Trump administration confirmed that the U.S. bailed out Argentina.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had directly bought Argentine pesos in global currency markets in a bid to relieve pressure on the nation’s embattled President Javier Milei, a supporter of President Trump.

The U.S. just bailed out Argentina, Treasury Secretary confirms

The US Treasury has finalized a $20 billion financial rescue of Argentina, including a currency swap arrangement with the country's central bank.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 6d

Hopeful

NPR @npr.org · 6d

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the "first phase" of a plan promoted by President Trump to end the war in Gaza. A ceasefire is expected to go into effect after an Israeli Cabinet vote.

Once the Gaza ceasefire goes into effect, what happens next? Here's what to know

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the "first phase" of a plan promoted by President Trump to end the war in Gaza. A ceasefire is expected to go into effect after an Israeli Cabinet vote.

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Jonny Metts @jonnymetts.bsky.social · 6d

Second season is even better, and the third looks to be WILD

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