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paris martineau @paris.nyc · 11h

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

www.consumerreports.org

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 3h

A Third of Chocolate Products Are High in Heavy Metals
www.consumerreports.org/health/food-...

15 Dark Chocolate Brands with High Levels of Heavy Metals
www.newinterestingfacts.com/dark-chocola...

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 6h

When a simple traffic stop turns into something way more intense.. Stay calm.
Stay aware.
Know Your Rights
🖕 Department of Homeland security

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 5h

A GROUP OF PROTESTORS ARRIVE ALONG WITH BLACK PANTHER LEADER AND THEY MEET WITH MEMBERS OF THE GERMAN PRESS REGARDING ICE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
IN CHICAGO

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 16h

Fat Satan is having a meltdown over his picture on TIME.

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 4h

😁🙄

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 4h

The current ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, which the Trump administration helped broker, has major shortcomings, experts warn.

"There’s no actual plan for getting any further," says Daniel Levy, the president of the US/Middle East Project. "Israel is still occupying about 50% of Gaza.”

“No actual plan”: Why the ceasefire does not mean peace

"It is also being claimed that we have a historic peace deal. That is absolutely fictitious.”

www.motherjones.com

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 4h

a cartoon of snoopy laying on top of a red dog house in the rain

ALT: a cartoon of snoopy laying on top of a red dog house in the rain

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 5h

Super Fly

Hairy dragonfly (Brachytron pratense)
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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 5h

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLAu...

Jerry Jeff Walker - L.A. Freeway

YouTube video by Hossein Kiakojouri

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 5h

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Up Against The Wall, Red Neck

YouTube video by Jerry Jeff Walker - Topic

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Traces of Texas @tracesoftexas.bsky.social · Jul 14

One of y'all sent me this photo of Austin's Fabulous Thunderbirds with Debra Harry aka Blondie back in about 1980. I have no idea who took this or where they are or what the occasion was EXCEPT that they were on the same record label, so that might be it. So random ... I love it!

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Traces of Texas @tracesoftexas.bsky.social · 1d

"I don’t envision a long life for myself. Like, I think my life will run out before my work does, you know? I’ve designed it that way."

---- the late, great Townes van Zandt

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Tina-Desiree Berg @tinadesireeberg.com · 12h

Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver
Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive. www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...

Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver

Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.

www.wweek.com

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 7h

You know what today marks? 3 WEEKS since @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her election to represent #AZ07 in Congress.

That is 3 weeks more that 700k Arizonans have gone without representation in the House because Speaker Mike Johnson won’t swear her in. Stop delaying and do your job.

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MadGreek 🧿 @madgreek2024.bsky.social · 8h

We don't need a 70+ Grandmother replacing Susan Collins, who is also 70+ We need an oyster farmer, a Marine veteran, who is passionate about serving his community, his country! Someone who Bernie Sanders supports! #Maine, Vote for Graham Platner for the senate. Win back the senate! #GrahamPlatner

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 5h

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 12h

We secured $14.2 million from eight different car insurance companies over data breaches.

New Yorkers pay hundreds of dollars in car insurance each month.

They shouldn't have to worry that their private information could be stolen.

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 5h

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'The car insurance companies involved in today’s settlements are: American Family Mutual/Midvale Indemnity Co., Farmers, Hagerty Insurance, The Hartford Grp., Infinity Insurance Company, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Metromile, and State Auto Mutual Insurance Company.'

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Rodney Thompson @newmexicogunner.bsky.social · 9h

Continuing with my Balloon Fiesta this week I present a blue parrot against the beautiful blue NM sky for #BlueTue and #ColorADay. It also works for #AnimalArtTuesday. I think

A blue parrot hot air balloon set against the blue New Mexico sky from the Balloon Fiesta last week.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 8h

The three major airports near New York City have joined Los Angeles, Phoenix, Seattle, Portland, Charlotte, Cleveland, and Buffalo.

Newark, JFK, LaGuardia will decline to play Kristi Noem’s politicized TSA video - New Jersey Globe

Three major airports in the New York City area – Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport –

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Trump ignores a question from a woman reporter but says, "I just like to watch her talk. Good job. Thank you darling."

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 5h

Trump and Vance are arrogant misogynistic pigs.
Trump dismisses and demeans her in front of his 'men friends' who laugh. He didn't even bother to listen or answer her question.
F*** that pig of a man. Vance is even worse.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 12h

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportation flights. The AP spoke to a number of people who said they were placed in the device after they had already been shackled.

ICE's use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportations.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8h

First there was the Opium Wars. Now we have the Cooking Oil War.

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