Char
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via Breaking911, here are the radio transmissions from Providence police responding to the Brown University shooting
Officers standing outside not entering during the critical moments, allowed the shooter to escape
The public wants police to take on risk but there is no incentive for them to do so
Officers standing outside not entering during the critical moments, allowed the shooter to escape
The public wants police to take on risk but there is no incentive for them to do so
December 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
via Breaking911, here are the radio transmissions from Providence police responding to the Brown University shooting
Officers standing outside not entering during the critical moments, allowed the shooter to escape
The public wants police to take on risk but there is no incentive for them to do so
Officers standing outside not entering during the critical moments, allowed the shooter to escape
The public wants police to take on risk but there is no incentive for them to do so
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Space news is the best. Like, what do you mean there's a runaway supermassive black hole 10 million times bigger than the sun moving through space at 2 million miles per hour www.space.com/astronomy/bl...
James Webb Space Telescope confirms 1st 'runaway' supermassive black hole rocketing through 'Cosmic Owl' galaxies at 2.2 million mph: 'It boggles the mind!'
"The forces that are needed to dislodge such a massive black hole from its home are enormous."
www.space.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Space news is the best. Like, what do you mean there's a runaway supermassive black hole 10 million times bigger than the sun moving through space at 2 million miles per hour www.space.com/astronomy/bl...
Glorious
timeline cleanse: franky watches the garbage truck pick up the trash this morning
December 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Glorious
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Within 15 minutes today, I got two back-to-back notifications of deaths at ICE facilities.
28 people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. These facilities are overcrowded & are putting their own profits over health and safety. We need oversight & accountability NOW.
28 people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. These facilities are overcrowded & are putting their own profits over health and safety. We need oversight & accountability NOW.
December 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Within 15 minutes today, I got two back-to-back notifications of deaths at ICE facilities.
28 people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. These facilities are overcrowded & are putting their own profits over health and safety. We need oversight & accountability NOW.
28 people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. These facilities are overcrowded & are putting their own profits over health and safety. We need oversight & accountability NOW.
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BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
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When people reveal who they truly are, through words or actions, trust what you see.
"Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To South Africa Actively Opposed Fight To End Apartheid" talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trumps-...
"Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To South Africa Actively Opposed Fight To End Apartheid" talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trumps-...
Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To South Africa Actively Opposed Fight To End Apartheid
As Black activists in South Africa fought against their country’s racist apartheid...
talkingpointsmemo.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:07 AM
When people reveal who they truly are, through words or actions, trust what you see.
"Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To South Africa Actively Opposed Fight To End Apartheid" talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trumps-...
"Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To South Africa Actively Opposed Fight To End Apartheid" talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trumps-...
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Step Up this week on #TheRead
Step Up | The Read
Please don't disturb my simulation...
the-read-027c4565.simplecast.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Step Up this week on #TheRead
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"Adan" works under a UFW contract harvesting radishes. He appreciates the extras his contract provide to make the job more comfortable such as the yellow overalls and blue sleeve protectors that keep him dry from the moist dirt and leaves. #WeFeedYou
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Adan" works under a UFW contract harvesting radishes. He appreciates the extras his contract provide to make the job more comfortable such as the yellow overalls and blue sleeve protectors that keep him dry from the moist dirt and leaves. #WeFeedYou
Well he did already pee on all the seats, so it doesn’t feel as misguided…
The arts institution will be called the Trump-Kennedy Center. The president's press secretary said it comes after a unanimous vote by the center's board, which Trump took over earlier this year.
President Trump to add his own name to the Kennedy Center
The arts institution will be called the Trump-Kennedy Center. The president's press secretary said it comes after a unanimous vote by the center's board, which Trump took over earlier this year.
n.pr
December 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Well he did already pee on all the seats, so it doesn’t feel as misguided…
I eventually saw it, and now it kind of strobes back-and-forth.
If you’re not sure what you’re seeing, read the replies to the original
If you’re not sure what you’re seeing, read the replies to the original
Ok, this is nuts. Once you see it you cannot unsee it. Do you see it?
(OP @drgbuckingham.bsky.social )
(OP @drgbuckingham.bsky.social )
December 17, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I eventually saw it, and now it kind of strobes back-and-forth.
If you’re not sure what you’re seeing, read the replies to the original
If you’re not sure what you’re seeing, read the replies to the original
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i will never prefer video format over written text. in case anyone cares, lol. i seriously cannot stand watching videos of people opining. i'd rather read a dan brown book, and that's saying a lot. i don't know that i'm alone at this. but then again, i don't care for influencing or being influenced.
December 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
i will never prefer video format over written text. in case anyone cares, lol. i seriously cannot stand watching videos of people opining. i'd rather read a dan brown book, and that's saying a lot. i don't know that i'm alone at this. but then again, i don't care for influencing or being influenced.
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ICE and border patrol agents roaming around the streets of Chicago in unmarked cars, faces covered, armed with military-style semi-automatic weapons.
Locals are finding unique ways to fight back.
This week on Reveal, lessons from Trump's war on the Windy City:
Locals are finding unique ways to fight back.
This week on Reveal, lessons from Trump's war on the Windy City:
Lessons From Trump’s “War” on Chicago - Reveal
ICE and Border Patrol agents terrorized the city, and locals fought back.
revealnews.org
December 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
ICE and border patrol agents roaming around the streets of Chicago in unmarked cars, faces covered, armed with military-style semi-automatic weapons.
Locals are finding unique ways to fight back.
This week on Reveal, lessons from Trump's war on the Windy City:
Locals are finding unique ways to fight back.
This week on Reveal, lessons from Trump's war on the Windy City:
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The Supreme Court blocked a lower court decision striking down Texas’s controversial mid-decade redraw of its congressional map for being racially discriminatory. @mcpli.bsky.social highlights takeaways from the Court’s ruling and explains what comes next.
The Supreme Court Messes with Texas’s Voting Map
The ruling leaves Texans voting using a racially discriminatory congressional map in 2026.
www.brennancenter.org
December 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The Supreme Court blocked a lower court decision striking down Texas’s controversial mid-decade redraw of its congressional map for being racially discriminatory. @mcpli.bsky.social highlights takeaways from the Court’s ruling and explains what comes next.
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu condemned federal immigration authorities for turning people away as they were prepared to take citizenship oaths earlier this month.
Faneuil Hall immigrant oath ceremonies were canceled due to ‘hateful’ Trump policies, Boston mayor says - The Boston Globe
Michelle Wu spoke Tuesday at Faneuil Hall, where on Dec. 4 four people had their citizenship ceremonies canceled at the last minute.
trib.al
December 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu condemned federal immigration authorities for turning people away as they were prepared to take citizenship oaths earlier this month.
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The locally infamous "Delco Pooper" gets counseling and community service as part of program for first-time offenders.
🔗 www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
🔗 www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
‘Delco Pooper’ gets counseling, community service as part of program for first-time offenders.
If Christina Solometo completes the conditions of a rehabilitation program, her record could be wiped clean.
www.inquirer.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The locally infamous "Delco Pooper" gets counseling and community service as part of program for first-time offenders.
🔗 www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
🔗 www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...
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Trump is often discussed as one of the worst presidents in modern American history, but it’s important to remember that such a categorization is far too narrow.
Donald J. Trump is one of the worst people in modern American history.
Donald J. Trump is one of the worst people in modern American history.
Trump's Vile Post About Rob Reiner Has Some Republicans Breaking Ranks
President Trump blamed the acclaimed director for his own murder.
gizmodo.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Trump is often discussed as one of the worst presidents in modern American history, but it’s important to remember that such a categorization is far too narrow.
Donald J. Trump is one of the worst people in modern American history.
Donald J. Trump is one of the worst people in modern American history.
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A million Muslims live in New York City. We belong here, as does every other New Yorker.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
December 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A million Muslims live in New York City. We belong here, as does every other New Yorker.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
This is vile Islamophobia from the Councilwoman and it has no place in our city.
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Hey folks, a reminder that a PROTEST against Elon Musk's boondoggle tunnel from downtown to the airport is TOMORROW at Metro Council.
(To the uninitiated: This was crammed down #Nashville throat without the buy in of any electeds.)
More info at BigDumbHole.com incl yard signs & such. #MuskHole
(To the uninitiated: This was crammed down #Nashville throat without the buy in of any electeds.)
More info at BigDumbHole.com incl yard signs & such. #MuskHole
December 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Hey folks, a reminder that a PROTEST against Elon Musk's boondoggle tunnel from downtown to the airport is TOMORROW at Metro Council.
(To the uninitiated: This was crammed down #Nashville throat without the buy in of any electeds.)
More info at BigDumbHole.com incl yard signs & such. #MuskHole
(To the uninitiated: This was crammed down #Nashville throat without the buy in of any electeds.)
More info at BigDumbHole.com incl yard signs & such. #MuskHole
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I think it's kind of beautiful that this was Rob Reiner's final line on television
December 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I think it's kind of beautiful that this was Rob Reiner's final line on television
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Christmas night: "But Santa, you've hardly touched your Zardoz cookies."
December 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Christmas night: "But Santa, you've hardly touched your Zardoz cookies."
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ICE and CBP, among others, have violently retaliated against ICE Watch in part because the agencies correctly understand what many do not: Organized neighbors are mounting an effective defense, and an organized movement is a formidable adversary. My new feature: newrepublic.com/article/2042...
Inside Chicago’s Neighborhood ICE Resistance
Residents have organized a formidable network to protect immigrant communities from Trump’s brutal deportation program. Their efforts are making a genuine difference.
newrepublic.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
ICE and CBP, among others, have violently retaliated against ICE Watch in part because the agencies correctly understand what many do not: Organized neighbors are mounting an effective defense, and an organized movement is a formidable adversary. My new feature: newrepublic.com/article/2042...
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It hasn't even been twelve hours, but all three of us have been overwhelmed with requests from media for comment and I'm mostly writing this now so they'll leave me alone.
this is such a painful loss. my heart is broken.
“The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of, because words diminish them — words shrink things that seemed limitless when they were in your head to no more than living size when they’re brought out. But it’s more than that,...
wilwheaton.net
December 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
It hasn't even been twelve hours, but all three of us have been overwhelmed with requests from media for comment and I'm mostly writing this now so they'll leave me alone.
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Ford says it is "following the customer" in discontinuing its large electric pickup, which was well-received but never profitable. Ford will keep the Lightning name alive as a plug-in hybrid. n.pr/4aPfHF9
Ford pulls the plug on the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck
Ford says it is "following the customer" in discontinuing its large electric pickup, which was well-received but never profitable. Ford will keep the Lightning name alive as a plug-in hybrid.
n.pr
December 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Ford says it is "following the customer" in discontinuing its large electric pickup, which was well-received but never profitable. Ford will keep the Lightning name alive as a plug-in hybrid. n.pr/4aPfHF9
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At SNL I worked with artists who made the funniest, stupidest graphics in no time flat. Some of my biggest jokes would have been impossible without these geniuses building an insane image or finding the perfect real-life photo of a politician. Sucks that their work is being pushed aside for slop.
December 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
At SNL I worked with artists who made the funniest, stupidest graphics in no time flat. Some of my biggest jokes would have been impossible without these geniuses building an insane image or finding the perfect real-life photo of a politician. Sucks that their work is being pushed aside for slop.