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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 1h

Dang! I was just reading about Ace Frehley’s condition on TMZ, which said it didn’t look good for him. 10, maybe 15 minutes later, the news is he’s died. Hope he’s rocking and rolling all night wherever he is. RIP 🎸

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 1h

Breaking: Ace Frehley, iconic KISS guitarist known as The Spaceman, dies at 74.

Ace Frehley of KISS dies at 74

Ace Frehley, iconic KISS guitarist known as The Spaceman, dies at 74.

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GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 6h

imagine laying off a politics reporter based in portland oregon in the year 2025

Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 7h

2. Rolling Stone is owned by a large media conglomerate, which is ending remote work across its brands.

My home is Portland, Oregon, ~1,000 miles from the nearest office, so this marks the end of the line for me at RS.

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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 3h

Anyone on Bluesky remember the made-for-TV-movie "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders"? (It was 1979 so it's vintage!) For texashighways.com, I spoke to its star, Jane Seymour, about her experience playing an investigative reporter who infiltrates the squad. 🏈 🤠 texashighways.com/culture/look...

Looking Back at the 1979 Film ‘Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' with Jane Seymour

The star of the made-for-tv movie reflects on being part of the “America’s Sweethearts” legacy

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The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 14h

Bishops will halt plans to allow gay couples to have dedicated blessing services in church and the ban on priests marrying same-sex partners will be extended

Church of England bishops halt plans for blessing services for gay couples

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NPR @npr.org · 14h

Many soccer fans were excited that the men's World Cup would be coming to the U.S. next year — until they discovered how much FIFA is charging for tickets. n.pr/4hb5owm

'Absolute madness': Soccer fans are outraged over ticket prices for U.S. World Cup

Many soccer fans were excited that the men's World Cup would be coming to the U.S. next year — until they discovered how much FIFA is charging for tickets.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 15h

A directory portal the Trump administration created to help millions of seniors look up which doctors and medical providers accept which insurance during open enrollment, frequently produces erroneous and conflicting information, The Post found.

Medicare doctor directory, a Trump team priority, launches with errors

The directory, intended to help older Americans navigate Medicare Advantage open enrollment, produces conflicting responses about which providers are covered by health plans.

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 1d

Whatever you think about CFPB, it was created by Congress (as part of the Dodd-Frank Act) and can only be abolished by Congress, not by the President acting as a dictator.

Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers

White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.

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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 20h

Landon Donovan keeping it real about getting fake hair. people.com/former-socce...

Former Soccer Star Landon Donovan Shows Before And After of Hair Piece Installation: 'This Has Been Really Exciting'

Landon Donovan is opening up about his hair transformation. He shared a before-and-after look at his new style and said he had been having a hard time finding hair loss solutions that worked.

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People Magazine @people.com · 1d

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Diane Keaton's loved ones are speaking out after her death.

In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, the Oscar-winning actress’s family confirmed she died of pneumonia on Oct. 11 and expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 21h

Again, it is a full-blown federal felony crime for anyone in the White House or Executive Office of the President to order tax investigations into anyone.

And it's not just a crime to DO it, it's even a federal crime for an employee not to REPORT such an order to the Treasury Inspector General.

26 U.S. Code § 7217 - Prohibition on executive branch influence over taxpayer audits and other investigations
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(a)Prohibition
It shall be unlawful for any applicable person to request, directly or indirectly, any officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service to conduct or terminate an audit or other investigation of any particular taxpayer with respect to the tax liability of such taxpayer.

(b)Reporting requirement
Any officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service receiving any request prohibited by subsection (a) shall report the receipt of such request to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

(c)Exceptions
Subsection (a) shall not apply to any written request made—
(1)to an applicable person by or on behalf of the taxpayer and forwarded by such applicable person to the Internal Revenue Service;
(2)by an applicable person for disclosure of return or return information under section 6103 if such request is made in accordance with the requirements of such section; or
(3)by the Secretary of the Treasury as a consequence of the implementation of a change in tax policy.
(d)Penalty
Any person who willfully violates subsection (a) or fails to report under subsection (b) shall be punished upon conviction by a fine in any amount not exceeding $5,000, or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both, together with the costs of prosecution.

(e)Applicable person
For purposes of this section, the term “applicable person” means—
(1)the President, the Vice President, any employee of the executive office of the President, and any employee of the executive office of the Vice President; and
(2)any individual (other than the Attorney General of the United States) serving in a position specified in section 5312 of title 5, United States Code.

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 21h

I'm old enough to remember when conservatives made hyped-up accusations the IRS was being politicized and denounced that.

Raw Story @rawstory.com · 22h

The Trump administration is planning massive changes that will allow the IRS to go after left-wing groups, according to a new report late Wednesday in the Wall Street Journal.

New Trump scheme seeks to let loyalists hunt down left-wing groups through IRS

The Trump administration is planning massive changes that will allow the IRS to go after left-wing groups, according to a new report late Wednesday in the Wall Street Journal.The change would allow the administration to stack the IRS's criminal investigation unit with Trump allies "to exert firmer c...

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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 1d

So the rumors are true. Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are dating, confirmed in the way that wealthy people confirm this kind of news, by embracing and kissing each other on a yacht. Where does Katy go after Orlando Bloom and Justin Trudeau? #futuredivorcewatch
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Kiss on PDA-Filled Yacht Outing in California

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau were spotted kissing on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., amid continued romance rumors. The two were first romantically linked in July when they stepped ou...

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Kim Kelly @kimkelly.bsky.social · 1d

this is worth a read newrepublic.com/article/2011...

How I Became a Populist

My time at the Federal Trade Commission—before Donald Trump fired me—totally changed the way I see our political divide.

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Mike Finger @mikefinger.bsky.social · 1d

“Woke has no place at the Alamo,” Buckingham said of the building where everyone famously acquiesced to the rule, wisdom and customs of those in power.

San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 1d

There’s trouble at the Alamo again, this time on social media.

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said her staff is investigating the Alamo Trust following a social media post celebrating “Indigenous Peoples.”

The Alamo removed this social media post. A Texas official called it woke.

Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said her staff is investigating how the site's online content is approved.

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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 1d

Nice! @jonwertheim.bsky.social points out that these cousins both played at A&M. Texas universities need some good news these days. 12thman.com/news/2025/10...

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 1d

Again, WHCA, where u at?

Jay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 1d

"One of the most striking examples of news media solidarity we've seen this year." — @brianstelter.bsky.social

I'd say THE most striking. It's not only the solidarity among those who have covered the Pentagon, but their vow to continue the work amid a mood of despair.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/15/m...

Journalists turn in press passes as Pentagon clamps down on access in ‘unprecedented’ move | CNN Business

A flyer with the words “journalism is not a crime” appeared Tuesday on the wall outside the “Correspondents’ Corridor” where journalists operate at the Pentagon.

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Sarah Thurmonster @sarahthurmond.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, Texas. 😞

Texas Freedom to Read Project @txfreedomread.bsky.social · 2d

Why ban books when you can ban the entire library?

New Braunfels ISD has frozen library purchase orders & closed secondary campus libraries following a harassment campaign by Libs of Tik Tok & other out of district extremists.

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A Texas District Has Just Banned Students from Secondary School Libraries

In order to ban books from its libraries, New Braunfels Independent School District has just closed its libraries to middle and high schoolers.

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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 2d

Ben's Original has issued a voluntary recall for its Ready Rice products due to potential contamination with small stones, which pose an injury risk.

Throw out this rice sold at H-E-B. It could contain small stones, FDA says.

Ben's Original has issued a voluntary recall for its Ready Rice products due to potential contamination with small stones, which pose an injury risk.

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 1d

BREAKING: Christen Press is retiring at the end of the 2025 NWSL season.

In addition to her advocacy for equal pay, the USWNT star leaves the game a two-time World Cup Champion and Olympic bronze medalist.

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Tick Tock Tennis @ticktocktennis.bsky.social · 1d

Okay. Who in the AI hell is this in the 6 Kings poster?

Is it supposed to be Taylor Fritz?

Or did the lead singer from The Killlers get a last-minute invite?

Sleepy Andrew Garfield?

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 1d

Wikipedia's entry on the Texas A&M mascot ("Reveille (dog)") is admirably thorough en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reveill...

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Reveille IV
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 2d

At least 10 states already lose more than $100 million per year in tax revenue to data centers, according to @goodjobsfirst.org.

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Cloudy with a Loss of Spending Control: How Data Centers Are Endangering State Budgets - Good Jobs First

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Texas Public Radio @texaspublicradio.bsky.social · 2d

Meals on Wheels San Antonio is suspending food delivery services for hundreds of senior clients in the first week of November due to major budget cuts. The home meal delivery nonprofit said a funding reduction from AACOG forced the decision.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 2d

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new press policy will ensure that the only outlet with a desk inside the Pentagon is a MAGA propaganda machine. trib.al/FWL97TX

Pete Hegseth Is About to Kick All Outlets Out of the Pentagon—but One

Only one network has agreed to sign Hegseth’s new rules for reporters.

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