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Bill Hanstock @sundownmotel.bsky.social · 23h

“sir, the hut has been out-pizza’d”

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José Sepúlveda @josesepulveda.bsky.social · 1d

ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the 94 million pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the #Trump administration’s cuts to The Emergency Food Assistance Program.

My latest video for @propublica.org.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent piece on why the Titans fired Callahan by @boclaird.bsky.social

Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 1d

With a new stadium on the way and Mike Vrabel arriving this weekend, the Tennessee Titans decided they have seen enough of Brian Callahan.

Tennessee Titans fire coach Brian Callahan, cite lack of progress - Nashville Banner

The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan six games into his second season, a little more than a year before they move into a new Nissan Stadium.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 1d

Gannett acquires local newspaper

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 2d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:

Archives banned making copies.

Natasha Simonova @philistella.bsky.social · 2d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:

New library catalogue website.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 2d

When Bob Bernstein announced that Fido, the beloved Hillsboro Village coffee shop, would be closing, he was surprised by the response — including his own. This week on BANNER & COMPANY, he talks with @genuinehumandk.bsky.social about the decision and the changing landscape of Nashville.

Bob Bernstein: Owner, Bongo Java and Fido - Nashville Banner

When Bob Bernstein announced Fido will close in three years, he was surprised by the response — both his and Nashville's

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 2d

One of 9 great locations

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2d

About a month ago, the Trump administration got rid of the de minimis exemption, whereby packages valued under $800 could slide in without import duties. Now there's a backlog as the government can't process all of this paperwork, leading to UPS just destroying packages

Business Insider headline reads: UPS is telling customers that their packages coming to the US are marked for destruction.

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Josh Crutchmer @jcrutchmer.bsky.social · 4d

Would have made the first words in this post “In a New Netflix film,” but I’m built different

NPR @npr.org · 4d

A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch. n.pr/48przga

Every moment pops in the nuclear thriller 'A House of Dynamite'

A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 4d

At the mayor's press availability this morning where O'Connell will announc $100 million in capital improvements related to Choose How You Move, including 17 miles of sidewalks, smart signals at 115 intersections and more.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 4d

I laughed out when I saw a title card on a TV ad and the biggest thing on it was the Nine Inch Nails logo. That, my friend, is someone who understands marketing. Just inject it into my veins.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 4d

Was the original great? No. But it was really different for its time. And that soundtrack to the second one is a fucking masterpiece.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 4d

Two words: Daft Punk.

mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 4d

Pretty confused by how TRON became a big-budget movie franchise. Was it a bit hit when it came out? No. Did it become a big hit on video/TV? Also no. Do people have fond nostalgic memories of it? Eh kinda but not really. Was it secretly great and critically acclaimed? No again

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Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 5d

David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)

SHAPIRO: OK, so you've spent your career creating television without Al, and I could imagine today you thinking, boy, I wish I had had that tool to solve those thorny problems...
SIMON: What?
SHAPIRO: ...Or saying...
SIMON: You imagine that?
SHAPIRO: ...Boy, if that had existed, it would have screwed me over.
SIMON: I don't think Al can remotely challenge what writers do at a fundamentally creative level.
SHAPIRO: But if you're trying to transition from scene five to scene six, and you're stuck with that transition, you could imagine plugging that portion of the script into an Al and say, give me 10 ideas for how to transition this.
SIMON: I'd rather put a gun in my mouth.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 5d

NSC fans: Matthew Corcoran enters in 87th minute with US up 2-0 over Italy.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 6d

a man wearing glasses and a leather jacket is standing in a dark room with the words life and uh behind him .

Alt: a man wearing glasses and a leather jacket is standing in a dark room with the words life and uh behind him .

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 6d

This is wild

Spencer Sharpe @jspencersharpe.bsky.social · Aug 17

We won. Watch me and @neilkornutick.bsky.social race the 55 in downtown Nashville on a Saturday night

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 6d

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.

For the crime of … complaining about government policy.

Core 1A speech.

With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 6d

Here’s video of the incident

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 6d

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Van Epps, Behn win primaries for Tennessee special election - Nashville Banner

Trump-backed Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn will face off in a special election with national implications after winning their primaries.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 6d

Full report from @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social ...

Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 6d

Trump-backed Matt Van Epps and progressive state Rep. Aftyn Behn will face off to replace former Congressman Mark Green. The Dec. 2 election will garner national attention as a rare opportunity for Democrats in the red state.

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Van Epps, Behn win primaries for Tennessee special election - Nashville Banner

Trump-backed Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn will face off in a special election with national implications after winning their primaries.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 6d

Aftyn Behn will be the Democratic nominee for the 7th District special election to replace Mark Green.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 6d

AP has now called the race for Van Epps.

Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 6d

I've seen enough.

Matt Van Epps is going to win the GOP nomination for the 7th District special election to replace Mark Green.

The Democratic race is still a toss up

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 6d

I've seen enough.

Matt Van Epps is going to win the GOP nomination for the 7th District special election to replace Mark Green.

The Democratic race is still a toss up

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 7d

You've got questions? Let us know

Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 7d

Halfway into his term, how is Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell doing? Let us know what you think by filling out our community survey.

Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell reaches mid-point of term - Nashville Banner

Freddie O'Connell's first two years as Nashville Mayor marked by transit referendum, East Bank development, and more. What do you hope to see in the next?

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 7d

Super interesting (and why I think BSky is better)

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 7d

Bluesky vs. X engagement comparisons tell familiar story.

Example: My colleague @johngramlich.bsky.social has similar # of followers on each site. Last week, he had a popular post about sports gambling, a topic of interest across political ideology.

X: 59 retweets
B: 1,234 total reposts

Image of a post about sports gambling from John Gramlich that received 59 retweets on X.

Image of a post about sports gambling from John Gramlich that received 1,234 reposts on Bluesky (815 regular reposts & 419 quote-reposts.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 8d

This is quietly a very big deal

Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 8d

After a day of interviews with candidates and debates over partisanship and impartiality, the Davidson County Election Commission failed to reach a decision to hire a new administrator of elections and will reopen the application period.

✏️: @stelliott.bsky.social

Davidson County Election Commission deays hiring - Nashville Banner

The Davidson County Election Commission fails to hire a new administrator, extends the application for a week in a bid to fill the nonpartisan role.

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