Combustible Ho
@abonneyhoffman.bsky.social
Freelance writer & editor. Historian by education; strategic marketing management by profession; pain in the arse by avocation. Montani semper liberi in the PNW & Mount Holyoke alumna. Walk softly and carry a big shtick.
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A profile of Klay, whose app will let users remake songs using AI; Klay has raised ~$10M and is the first AI startup to close deals with the three major labels (Abram Brown/The Information)
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November 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A profile of Klay, whose app will let users remake songs using AI; Klay has raised ~$10M and is the first AI startup to close deals with the three major labels (Abram Brown/The Information)
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FDA to impose strict new vaccine requirements, claiming child covid shot deaths
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Blaming some child deaths on covid shots, FDA vows stricter vaccine rules
Vinay Prasad, the nation’s top vaccine regulator, said his team concluded that coronavirus shots were linked to children’s deaths, necessitating a new approach.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
FDA to impose strict new vaccine requirements, claiming child covid shot deaths
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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“Career officials in the office overseeing sanctions at the Treasury Department have at times learned details of Witkoff’s meetings with Moscow from their British counterparts.”
This is one of the most important exposés published in WSJ in several years, and it derives from intercepts and analyses by foreign intelligence services studying the conduct of Trump and his inner team. It's first and foremost a wake up call to the people of the United States.
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
“Career officials in the office overseeing sanctions at the Treasury Department have at times learned details of Witkoff’s meetings with Moscow from their British counterparts.”
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A little Ohio State football humor for you..
What do you say to a Michigan football player wearing a three piece suit?
"Will the defendant please rise."
What do you say to a Michigan football player wearing a three piece suit?
"Will the defendant please rise."
muppet fozzie bear is singing into a microphone while wearing a hat and tie .
ALT: muppet fozzie bear is singing into a microphone while wearing a hat and tie .
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A little Ohio State football humor for you..
What do you say to a Michigan football player wearing a three piece suit?
"Will the defendant please rise."
What do you say to a Michigan football player wearing a three piece suit?
"Will the defendant please rise."
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A massive fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has become the deadliest in the city's memory, causing 128 deaths with dozens unaccounted for.
Grateful to be alive, residents who escaped the Hong Kong apartment blaze wonder what comes next
A massive fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has become the deadliest in the city's memory, causing 128 deaths with dozens unaccounted for.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A massive fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has become the deadliest in the city's memory, causing 128 deaths with dozens unaccounted for.
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Our donors honored the memory of Chris 'Swampy' Garrett, Andrii 'Juice' Pilshchykov, and Peter Fouché by naming these turrets
Thank you to everyone who supported this crucial fundraiser and continues to do so💙💛
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
Thank you to everyone who supported this crucial fundraiser and continues to do so💙💛
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
UNITED24 x NAFO Part V: Dark Night
Dark Night is the 5th joint fundraiser between UNITED24 and NAFO Fellas. This time, for a Sky Sentinel — an AI-controlled air defense turret that will protect Ukrainians from russian drones and missil...
u24.gov.ua
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our donors honored the memory of Chris 'Swampy' Garrett, Andrii 'Juice' Pilshchykov, and Peter Fouché by naming these turrets
Thank you to everyone who supported this crucial fundraiser and continues to do so💙💛
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
Thank you to everyone who supported this crucial fundraiser and continues to do so💙💛
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
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Dark Night air defense units fundraised as part of the UNITED24 X @official-nafo.bsky.social campaign are ready for action🦇
Named after fallen Ukrainian heroes they, too, will be defending Ukraine — from russian drones and missiles.
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
Named after fallen Ukrainian heroes they, too, will be defending Ukraine — from russian drones and missiles.
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Dark Night air defense units fundraised as part of the UNITED24 X @official-nafo.bsky.social campaign are ready for action🦇
Named after fallen Ukrainian heroes they, too, will be defending Ukraine — from russian drones and missiles.
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
Named after fallen Ukrainian heroes they, too, will be defending Ukraine — from russian drones and missiles.
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
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Stan Rogers became one of the most beloved Canadian musicians of the late-20th century.
His songs told the story of Canada, its culture, its people and its history.
Rogers was taken far too soon but his legacy endures.
This is his story.
📸 Stanrogers.net
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His songs told the story of Canada, its culture, its people and its history.
Rogers was taken far too soon but his legacy endures.
This is his story.
📸 Stanrogers.net
🧵 1/12
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Stan Rogers became one of the most beloved Canadian musicians of the late-20th century.
His songs told the story of Canada, its culture, its people and its history.
Rogers was taken far too soon but his legacy endures.
This is his story.
📸 Stanrogers.net
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His songs told the story of Canada, its culture, its people and its history.
Rogers was taken far too soon but his legacy endures.
This is his story.
📸 Stanrogers.net
🧵 1/12
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Trump rails against 'evil American hating forces' in panicked rant
Trump rails against 'evil American hating forces' in panicked rant
President Donald Trump issued a panicked plea to the Supreme Court early Saturday as it actively reviews the legality of his tariff policy, calling on his followers to “pray” that the court rules in his favor while attacking critics of his trade policy as “evil, American hating forces.”“The USA is r...
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November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Trump rails against 'evil American hating forces' in panicked rant
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“The United States was definitely the leader in agricultural research in the entire world, and that’s slipping out of our grasp.”
Cash-strapped farmers, safety net gaps, and inspection backlogs could reshape who eats what for years to come.
Cash-strapped farmers, safety net gaps, and inspection backlogs could reshape who eats what for years to come.
How the federal shutdown broke America’s food chain
Cash-strapped farmers, safety net gaps, and inspection backlogs could reshape who eats what for years to come.
www.motherjones.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“The United States was definitely the leader in agricultural research in the entire world, and that’s slipping out of our grasp.”
Cash-strapped farmers, safety net gaps, and inspection backlogs could reshape who eats what for years to come.
Cash-strapped farmers, safety net gaps, and inspection backlogs could reshape who eats what for years to come.
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Democratic leaders feel like the pendulum is finally swinging in their direction, and they're dreaming of previously unimaginable prospects—like a takeover of a congressional seat in a deep red enclave. lnk.thebulwark.com/3LPEPS3?utm_...
Why Dems Are Pouring Money Into the Tennessee 7th
Party’s high hopes in special election leave Republicans rattled.
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Democratic leaders feel like the pendulum is finally swinging in their direction, and they're dreaming of previously unimaginable prospects—like a takeover of a congressional seat in a deep red enclave. lnk.thebulwark.com/3LPEPS3?utm_...
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Indigenous men have the highest rates of recidivism of any group in Canada. Healing lodges are meant to help break this cycle
Canada’s indigenous-style prisons are designed to right historical wrongs
When rehabilitation is the focus, reoffending rates drop
econ.st
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Indigenous men have the highest rates of recidivism of any group in Canada. Healing lodges are meant to help break this cycle
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No notes — except watch until the very end…
November 29, 2025 at 4:48 AM
No notes — except watch until the very end…
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US Black Friday online sales hit $8.6 billion, says Adobe Analytics reut.rs/3LZIlJH
US Black Friday online sales hit $8.6 billion, says Adobe Analytics
U.S. shoppers spent $8.6 billion online on Black Friday, an Adobe Analytics report showed, as more consumers turned to laptops and phones instead of braving brisk weather to snap up deals during the holiday shopping weekend.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
US Black Friday online sales hit $8.6 billion, says Adobe Analytics reut.rs/3LZIlJH
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More cracks in the dam
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
More cracks in the dam
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While Makary spreads bullshit about the origin of HIV.
(To be clear, this has been thoroughly investigated and fits neither the timing nor the molecular epidemiology of HIV).
(To be clear, this has been thoroughly investigated and fits neither the timing nor the molecular epidemiology of HIV).
![PDB: "if I were to ask you where did AIDS come from, what would you say?
Makary: The film 'thank you Dr Fauci' explores a non-tradi narrative which has not gotten the attention it deserves and that is that [HIV] may very well have come from a lab in Africa"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wojva3mvygznfwpmkdyujvul/bafkreignvi7dtc7q2t2ae23ya7v3qqnaqjxpxc3uzb5xaxad4ii3x375y4@jpeg)
November 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
While Makary spreads bullshit about the origin of HIV.
(To be clear, this has been thoroughly investigated and fits neither the timing nor the molecular epidemiology of HIV).
(To be clear, this has been thoroughly investigated and fits neither the timing nor the molecular epidemiology of HIV).
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This is what unfit for office looks like. Not a day goes by that the loathsome piece of shit is not a national embarrassment. 😳👇
November 29, 2025 at 4:47 AM
This is what unfit for office looks like. Not a day goes by that the loathsome piece of shit is not a national embarrassment. 😳👇
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Discover changes to Medicaid and other healthcare updates in Washington state.
Ten articles about changes to the healthcare system in Washington state
Discover changes to Medicaid and other healthcare updates in Washington state.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Discover changes to Medicaid and other healthcare updates in Washington state.
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"People have been concerned with the holiday’s over-commercialization for decades. And yet, as early as 1936—despite, or perhaps because of, the ongoing Great Depression—Christmastime already began before Thanksgiving." lnk.thebulwark.com/4olOI7i
Is Christmas Gift Inflation Real?
A century of Christmas commercialism, as observed in old magazine ads.
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
"People have been concerned with the holiday’s over-commercialization for decades. And yet, as early as 1936—despite, or perhaps because of, the ongoing Great Depression—Christmastime already began before Thanksgiving." lnk.thebulwark.com/4olOI7i
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BREAKING: Northwestern University has agreed to pay the U.S. Treasury $75 million, over the course of three years as part of an agreement with the federal government to restore funding and end investigations into the university
Full statement from NU below:
Full statement from NU below:
November 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
BREAKING: Northwestern University has agreed to pay the U.S. Treasury $75 million, over the course of three years as part of an agreement with the federal government to restore funding and end investigations into the university
Full statement from NU below:
Full statement from NU below:
Looks like another example of highbrow commentary, courtesy of Chaya Raichik
They really are just incapable of the most basic decency, reveling in their awfulness
November 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Looks like another example of highbrow commentary, courtesy of Chaya Raichik
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Trump Uses National Guard Shooting to Cast Suspicion on Refugees www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
The #racist in chief, addled, and under the influence of Stephen Miller, et al.?
#Trumpregime #divideandconquer
The regime is a hostile enemy within. The USA and world democracy are under attack.
The #racist in chief, addled, and under the influence of Stephen Miller, et al.?
#Trumpregime #divideandconquer
The regime is a hostile enemy within. The USA and world democracy are under attack.
November 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Trump Uses National Guard Shooting to Cast Suspicion on Refugees www.nytimes.com/2025/11/27/u...
The #racist in chief, addled, and under the influence of Stephen Miller, et al.?
#Trumpregime #divideandconquer
The regime is a hostile enemy within. The USA and world democracy are under attack.
The #racist in chief, addled, and under the influence of Stephen Miller, et al.?
#Trumpregime #divideandconquer
The regime is a hostile enemy within. The USA and world democracy are under attack.
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A world leader Friday slammed President Donald Trump's move to exclude one country from the global summit G-20, explaining how it could have harmful repercussions in the future.
‘Damaging precedent’: Trump slammed over move to exclude country from G-20 summit
A world leader Friday slammed President Donald Trump's move to exclude one country from the global summit G-20, explaining how it could have harmful repercussions in the future. South Africa’s central bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, criticized Trump's decision to make the international event invite...
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November 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A world leader Friday slammed President Donald Trump's move to exclude one country from the global summit G-20, explaining how it could have harmful repercussions in the future.