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Michael Francess
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He/Him, #Isles, infosec DFIR + CTI, straight edge, EHM DB and EA NHL rosters guy. LEGO enthusiast
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Private equity has found a new source of profit: volunteer fire departments.

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/u...
Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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forbes.com
15 people were killed in an antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach on Sunday, an act more shocking because of the low gun violence numbers in Australia.
Gun Murders In Australia—Where 15 Were Slain At Bondi Beach—Are 6,000% Lower Than In U.S.
15 people were killed in an antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach on Sunday, an act more shocking because of the low gun violence numbers in Australia.
www.forbes.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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thepolitburo.bsky.social
“Instead of 3% or 4% GDP, it should be able to 20% or 25%. I don’t know why it can’t be.”

Anyone with even a modicum of knowledge about economics knows but the Stable Genius clearly does not.
December 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
The Washington Post, everyone
=Q The Washington post Business Economy Economic Policy Media Personal Fina Why you may not want lower prices as much as you think you do Though Americans might be clamoring for relief on groceries, housing and energy costs, economists say there's a bigger downside to falling prices. November 30, 2025
December 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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kennyuong.bsky.social
Mia Tretta, a survivor of the 2019 Saugus High School shooting in Santa Clarita, CA, is currently a student at Brown University in Providence.
jenniferboylanri.bsky.social Jennifer Boylan @jenniferboylanri.bsky.social · Feb 12
Today, I joined state office holders, members of RI Reps & Senators w/advocates & survivors of gun violence to support assault weapons ban in RI. Thx to @momsdemand.bsky.social & @ricagv.bsky.social for showing up & to @miatretta.bsky.social for speaking up in the wake of unthinkable loss and pain.
December 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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sarabrinton.bsky.social
I am a student at Brown in communication with a friend at RIBC.

There is an urgent need for blood donations to support RI. Donations in NY, NJ, MN, NB, DE or NJ can help supply RI.

Spread the word.

www.ribc.org/donate-blood/
Donate Blood
Check your eligibility to donate blood, learn about the process and why blood matters, and enroll in a RIBC Donor Loyalty Rewards programs.
www.ribc.org
December 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Just watched an interview with a young woman that fled the shooting rampage at Brown University today. She was traumatized. She was also a student at the Mass Shooting that occurred at Marjorie Stoneman High in Florida back in 2018. That killed 17 people, and injured more.
December 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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parkermolloy.com
*screams* www.instagram.com/reel/DRd2ldW...
December 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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juan2tree.bsky.social
I miss the 80s.

Bruce Willis gets off the plane in Die Hard and goes directly to baggage claim, where he lights up a cigarette in the first 2 minutes of the movie.
December 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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parkermolloy.com
Eric Adams is an incredibly strange man
Chase Williams & @ChaseWilliams_• 1d New York City Mayor Eric Adams is on Capitol Hill today. X He tells me about Zohran Mamdani announcing he's moving into Gracie Mansion: "Beware of the ghost. I told [Zohran] about it. So the ghost is there. It's a friendly ghost, as long as you're doing right by the city. If you don't become right by the city, he turns into a poltergeist."
December 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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pbump.com
An insane political move. One of the recurring complaints about immigration in the U.S. is that those seeking asylum jump the line. This is line-jumping — but for rich people, not those in need.
December 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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bencollins.bsky.social
People keep wondering why they're going after Venezuela. It's because they want to do regime change and control its oil, then use a big tract of land there to keep a tax free "network state" that looks like Dubai but operates like Rhodesia. They are saying this out loud! Believe them!
December 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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jaysonst.bsky.social
We've never had a father and son in the broadcasters' wing of the Hall of Fame ... until now

Congratulations to Joe Buck, just announced as the winner of the 2026 Ford Frick Award

His father, Jack Buck, won in 1987. What an amazing family legacy the Bucks will be celebrating in Cooperstown in July
December 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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azintel.bsky.social
The U.S. House of ⁠Representatives passed a massive defense policy bill on Wednesday authorizing a record $901 billion in annual military spending, paving the way for the must-pass measure to become law for ‍a 65th ⁠straight year.
December 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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mollyjongfast.bsky.social
No one is going to want to come here
clarajeffery.bsky.social Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 6d
This is INSANE www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...

and these are our closest allies!
Travelers visiting the United States from countries like Britain, France, Germany and South Korea could soon have to undergo a review of up to five years of their social media history, according to a proposal filed on Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The change would affect visitors eligible for the visa waiver program, which allows people from 42 countries to travel to the United States for up to 90 days without a visa as long as they first obtain electronic travel authorization. In a document filed on Tuesday in the Federal Register, C.B.P. said it plans to ask applicants for a long list of personal data including social media, email addresses from the last decade, and the names, birth dates, places of residence and birthplaces of parents, spouses, siblings and children. Under the current system, applicants from visa waiver countries must enroll in the Electronic System for Travel Authorization program. They pay $40 and submit an email address, home address, phone number and emergency contact information. The authorization is good for two years.
December 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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pbump.com
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I’ve stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an “aura” around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks — Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to “ace” this Examination and, in fact, most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am “slowing up,” am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am “slowing up,” but it’s not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean “THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful “source” of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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resistrebelrevolt.net
Congratulations to Democrats in Miami & Georgia! 🗳 💙

Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral race, breaking a nearly 30-year GOP hold. She's also the first female to become their mayor!

AND

Georgia Democrat, Eric Gisler, flips a GA state House seat in a district Trump won by 12 points! 🥳
Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayor race, breaking a nearly 30-year GOP hold. Georgia Democrat, Eric Gisler, flips a state House seat in district Trump won by double digits.
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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leahlitman.bsky.social
At 4 PM ET, I’ll be talking with Adam Klasfeld All Rise News about this crazy making SCOTUS argument @klasfeldreports.com @allrisenews.com open.substack.com/live-stream/...
LIVE SOON: Trump’s sweeping powers seem primed for SCOTUS supercharge — Live with Leah Litman
Starting Dec 8 at 4:00 PM EST
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December 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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mikeokuda.bsky.social
How does global warming cause colder winter storms? whowhatwhy.org/2019/11/23/t...
The Paradox of Global Warming and Colder Winters - WhoWhatWhy
If the cold weather makes it harder for you to argue with climate change deniers about the existence of global warming, this story is for you.
whowhatwhy.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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"Does this feel like or look like a well-run competent administration? It took them 10 months to discover that the United States doesn't grow bananas and that therefore if we tariff bananas that that's not going to bring banana factories on shore."
December 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Institutionalized regression in consumer protection.

Next, they’ll make seat belts optional in the name of “choice”. 🤡
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11d
Sean Duffy on slashing fuel economy standards: "This rule will actually allow you to bring back the 1970s station wagon. Maybe a little wood paneling on the side. We can bring back choice to consumers."
December 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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U.S. Department of Defense's Inspector General's report on the Signalgate saga is now online

media.defense.gov/2025/Dec/04/...
December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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radleybalko.bsky.social
To give you an idea of how ridiculous the gerrymandering in Nashville is, here’s our district. They diluted a third of Nashville into a rural area about 50 times as large that extends north to the Kentucky border and about a third of the length of the state to the east.
December 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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taniel.bsky.social
RESULT: James Solomon will be the next mayor of Jersey City.

Solomon, running on a more progressive lane with WFP support, has easily defeated the establishment candidate Jim McGreevey, the former governor who resigned in scandal two decades ago.
December 3, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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prognews.bsky.social
Starbucks settles New York City worker scheduling violations. "Fast food employers must give workers regular schedules..., must provide schedules 14 days in advance and cannot reduce hours by more than 15% without ‘just cause or a legitimate business reason’." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM