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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 4h

Go ahead and skip protein shakes!!!!

Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

Tests from Consumer Reports found more than two-thirds of 23 popular protein products contained unsafe levels of lead.

Lead Is Becoming More Common Among Protein Powders And Shakes, Report Says

Tests from Consumer Reports found more than two-thirds of 23 popular protein products contained unsafe levels of lead.

www.forbes.com

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 5h

The most transparent.....

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 8h

“The Defense Department has confiscated the badges of the Pentagon reporters from virtually every major media organization in America,” the Pentagon Press Association said

Oct. 15, 2025
PENTAGON PRESS ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT
Today, the Defense Department confiscated the badges of the Pentagon reporters from virtually every major media organization in America. It did this because reporters would not sign onto a new media policy over its implicit threat of criminalizing national security reporting and exposing those who sign it to potential prosecution.
The Pentagon Press Association's members are still committed to reporting on the U.S. military. But make no mistake, today, Oct. 15, 2025 is a dark day for press freedom that raises concerns about a weakening U.S. commitment to transparency in governance, to public accountability at the Pentagon and to free speech for all.
PPA

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🎃 @clutchbucket.bsky.social · 6h

"I don't need this shit" -- me, when there's shit going on that I don't need

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 9h

😆😆😆😆😆 we're fucked

Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

China, the largest exporter of rare earths, has expanded export controls.

Rare Earth Stocks Decline As US-China Trade Tensions Persist

China, the largest exporter of rare earths, has expanded export controls.

www.forbes.com

Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 9h

The mother of a 3 year old is detained in A DIFFERENT STATE because she played Ghostbusters? Does that in any way sound reasonable to anyone!??!!!

David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 19h

“A clarinet player was arrested after playing her instrument to the tune of the ‘Ghostbusters’ theme song outside of a Portland ICE facility…”

Musician playing ‘Ghostbusters’ outside ICE facility is arrested by agents

‘Taking us citizens out of state to detain them without charge is a new action from the Feds and should be opposed,’ her band said

www.independent.co.uk

Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 9h

Amen to that

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 20h

His whole tone shifted after that info hit.... that reporter was on 🔥

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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 1d

🔥MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS UPDATE🔥

1) Some MA Providers are leaving marketplace.
2) No auto-enrollment if YOUR plan is dropped, you'll have until 12/31 to sign-up OR in 2026 have 80% Medicare Coverage & NO RX PLAN!
3) 1M+ which is an estimated 3% on MA will LOSE their plans.

PLEASE REPOST & SHARE!🔥

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d

Yes your taxes should support disabled people.

They should support homeless people.

They should support those living in poverty, children and the elderly.

This is literally the purpose of taxes, and I would far rather support those who need it than continue to enrich the elite.

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 20h

When I purchased my home, I had no idea that it was 7 minutes from the facility that makes my medication! It was huge, but the people were the most impressive. Everyone really valued that what they did made a difference, and I really valued that.

Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 20h

I was so impressed with how many people had been at the company 40+ years, and how enthusiastic and dedicated everyone was to our health. It was a beautiful experience. And seeing 11,000 L of plasma is pretty freaking cool!

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 20h

I had a wonderful time at #Grifols pharmaceutical company yesterday taking a tour and seeing how my medicine gets made, then I got to participate in a panel discussion so the staff there could hear how the medication has impacted my life.... 1/3

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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 1d

The most interesting game of freeze tag I've ever seen: #AGoodPlace

Source: www.reddit.com/r/AnimalsBei...

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

It’s amazing how all the reporting is just memory-holing this part

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 1d

Wow! Very cool!

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 1d

The only news network owned by a guy with just a GED signed right up!

Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 1d

Why are people shit at everything? Grow some fucking ethics, Jesus the fuck Christ!!

ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

A ProPublica investigation found that for more than a decade, the FDA gave substandard factories banned from the United States a special pass to keep sending drugs to an unsuspecting public.

(Published June)

Threat in Your Medicine Cabinet: The FDA’s Gamble on America’s Drugs

A ProPublica investigation found that for more than a decade, the FDA gave substandard factories banned from the United States a special pass to keep sending drugs to an unsuspecting public.

www.propublica.org

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Luke Kennard @lukekennard.bsky.social · 1d

You kids with your fancy humanities degrees when you should be doing stuff the world actually needs like mining rare earth minerals in Inner Mongolia

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 1d

THIS: 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

reasonsvoice.bsky.social @reasonsvoice.bsky.social · 2d

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 1d

I wish I could go volunteer to help rebuild. This didn't need to happen, and we should absolutely hold Israel accountable for their genocidal actions.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

“Total destruction”

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 2d

It's all so deeply racist.

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 2d

"During the encounter, Greeley said they told her she 'doesn’t look like' a Greeley."

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Chicago Tribune: Greeley, who was born at Illinois Masonic hospital and is adopted, carries a copy of her passport just in case she runs into federal agents.

“I am Latina and I am a service worker,” Greeley said. “I fit the description of what they’re looking for now.”

During the encounter, Greeley said they told her she “doesn’t look like” a Greeley.

“They said this isn’t real, they kept telling me I’m lying, I’m a liar,” Greeley recalled. “I told them to look in the rest of my wallet, I have my credit cards, my insurance.”

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

Vaccines are safe and effective.

Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.

When you want information, ask your doctor.

It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

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Gailey 🍉 @sarahgailey.bsky.social · 2d

books should have an anti-acknowledgements section where the author talks shit about all the people who fucked them over while they were trying to write the thing. not bc I personally want to write one but bc I love gossip

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 2d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 2d

Isn't he amazing?

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2d

gene kelly is antifa

Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 2d

I was on the Drew Carey Show when I got Covid - small world. It was so vivid.