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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 53m

MARGE: “Trump’s $40 BILLION bailout for Argentina is one of the grossest things I’ve ever seen. I don’t know how that’s America first.”

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 47m

The death of American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky may have been the result of a drug overdose and is being investigated as a possible suicide, according to a police report.

Death of chess champ Daniel Naroditsky investigated as possible suicide or overdose, police say

Naroditsky, who was the target of repeated cheating accusations by Russian rival Vladimir Kramnik, was found dead earlier this week.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1h

Seems time tried to make it up for the neckgina pic by sanewashing and flattering him with a new one

Another “legacy” outlet bites the dust

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CNN @cnn.com · 1h

Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik is being investigated for bullying and harassment following the death of fellow player Daniel Naroditsky, world chess governing body FIDE has announced. https://cnn.it/3L4dcEn

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Matthew Smith @ky71matt.bsky.social · 1h

A cultural reset

Pop Crave @popcrave.com · 1h

16 years ago today, Lady Gaga released “Bad Romance.”

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TVLine @tvline.com · 1h

Isabelle Tate, who appeared as Julie in the pilot of ABC's "9-1-1: Nashville," has died at the age of 23. Read series star Hunter McVey's tribute.

9-1-1: Nashville Actress Isabelle Tate Dies At 23; Star Hunter McVey Remembers Her 'Great Energy' - TVLine

Isabelle Tate, who appeared as Julie in the pilot of ABC's "9-1-1: Nashville," has died at the age of 23. Read series star Hunter McVey's tribute.

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Mickey Kuhns @mickeykuhns.bsky.social · 1h

I cannot stand Steve Bannon and oppose everything he stands for, BUT he’s not mincing any words about Trump winning a third term in 2028 nor is he delusional.
Refer to #Project2025

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 2h

This is the kind of clip that will have legs in our current economy.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Leavitt: "At this moment in time, of course, the ballroom is really the president's main priority."

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2h

The Trump administration denied Maryland’s appeal for federal disaster aid for at least $33.7 million in flood damage.

Gov. Wes Moore (D) accused President Trump of politicizing aid and withholding FEMA funds to punish Democrat-led states.

Trump administration denies FEMA aid for Western Maryland floods

The state has sought federal aid for at least $33.7 million in flood damage mostly in Allegany and Garrett counties.

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Hall 💜 Monitor ~ Amber @hallmonitor.bsky.social · 3h

Stella revealed the Pit OTD in 1992 #Jarlena #Days

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TVLine @tvline.com · 3h

'Wicked' is set to make its NBC debut. Find out when you can watch the Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo musical for free.

Save The Dates: Wicked Sets NBC Debut, Duchovny & Co. In Malice Trailer And More - TVLine

'Wicked' is set to make its NBC debut. Find out when you can watch the Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo musical for free.

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Michael Fairman @michaelfairman.bsky.social · 3h

Congrats! #CaseyKaspryzk

I know first-hand how hard you have worked for over two decades on the show. Let's go!😀

‘The Bold And The Beautiful’s’ Casey Kasprzyk Promoted to Executive Producer Alongside Brad Bell - #boldandbeautiful

A new EP for B&B - bit.ly/47cogq8

‘The Bold And The Beautiful’s’ Casey Kasprzyk Promoted to Executive Producer Alongside Brad Bell

Major congratulations are in order for Casey Kaspryzk! The long-running supervising producer of The Bold and the Beautiful, who has worked his way up the ranks on the CBS daytime drama series, has off...

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Katie Harbath @katieharbath.bsky.social · 4h

Picture of the East Wing demolition of the White House taken on my flight out of DCA.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Enten: "Trump is doing absolutely awful in the minds of the American people. We're talking about new lows. CNBC, -13 net approval on the economy. It's -19 among Quinnipiac ... He's not just beating himself with record lows -- this is the lowest for any president ever."

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4h

WATCH: “A MASTER PLAN”

Usually stoic Kushner silently panics as Witkoff spills the beans on the Trump regime’s war profiteering in Gaza - they’ve been working on for ‘TWO YEARS’🤔

(But don’t worry, apparently $50 Billion is “not a lot of money”! 💰🙃)

PSA: This slip-up should be a big deal.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 5h

Dave Ball, a producer and one half of the pioneering English synth-pop duo Soft Cell, best known for its 1981 hit, “Tainted Love," has died in London at 66.

Dave Ball, Soft Cell Musician Known for ‘Tainted Love,’ Dies at 66

He was a producer and one half of the pioneering English synth-pop duo.

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 5h

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and dozens of other people were hit with federal charges as part of a sweeping investigation into illegal sports gambling and poker rigging schemes allegedly backed by the Mafia.

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CNN @cnn.com · 5h

President Trump has pardoned Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge in 2023. https://cnn.it/42X8gqR

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CBS News | Breaking news, top stories & today's latest headlines @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy · 5h

Adams to endorse Cuomo in NYC mayor's race today

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will endorse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the race to replace him, a spokesperson for the mayor says.

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Entertainment Weekly @ew.com · 5h

Dave Ball, one half of the trailblazing synth-pop duo Soft Cell, most famous for their 1980s cover of 'Tainted Love,' has died at 66: 'He will always be loved by fans who loved his music.'

Dave Ball, one half of trailblazing synth-pop duo Soft Cell and 'Tainted Love' hitmaker, dies at 66

Dave Ball, one half of the trailblazing synth-pop duo Soft Cell, most famous for their 1980s cover of 'Tainted Love,' has died at 66: 'He will always be loved by fans who loved his music.'

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 6h

Breaking: The Supreme Court is now officially considering taking up a case overturning same-sex marriage.

This is the first time in history the court has considered rolling back this right.

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David Marshall @illdave.bsky.social · 7h

Wonder Woman's costume was given a new "double W" emblem designed by a Milton Glaser in 1981, replacing her 1941 eagle emblem when DC Comics discovered couldn't be trademarked. Diana's new look debuted in Wonder Woman #288, 1982 (cover art by Gene Colan and Dick Giordano).
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 5h

From @theathletic.com: The NFL and Premier League may rule the sports world, but those at American universities dwarf their stadiums. By seating capacity, college football stadiums are eight of the 10 biggest in the world.

Looking for the world’s biggest stadiums? Why American college football has most of them

The NFL and Premier League may rule the sports world, but their stadiums are dwarfed by those at American universities.

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Matthew Smith @ky71matt.bsky.social · 5h

ZEROBASEONE has released the Japanese version of "ICONIK," the title track of their upcoming 1st special Japanese EP." #ZEROBASEONE

Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5krYc9...
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/ico...

ICONIK (Japanese version) - Single by ZEROBASEONE on Apple Music

Album · 2025 · 1 Song

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Ian Carrillo @iansociologo.bsky.social · 6h

Tapping the sign

Why Underachievers Dominate Secret Police Organizations: Evidence from Autocratic Argentina
Adam Scharpf and Christian Gläßel

Autocrats depend on a capable secret police. Anecdotal evidence, however, often characterizes agents as surprisingly mediocre in skill and intellect. To explain this puzzle, this article focuses on the career incentives underachieving individuals face in the regular security apparatus. Low-performing officials in hierarchical organizations have little chance of being promoted or filling lucrative positions. To salvage their careers, these officials are willing to undertake burdensome secret police work. Using data on all 4,287 officers who served in autocratic Argentina (1975-83), we study biographic differences between secret police agents and the entire recruitment pool. We find that low-achieving officers were stuck within the regime hierarchy, threatened with discharge, and thus more likely to join the secret police for future benefits. The study demonstrates how state bureaucracies breed mundane career concerns that produce willing enforcers and cement violent regimes. This has implications for the understanding of autocratic consolidation and democratic breakdown.

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