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@kindauthors.bsky.social

#Vote #Resist #KindnessIsAChoice https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page Be silly. Be honest. Be kind. Ralph Waldo Emerson I enjoy walking, in nature when possible; board games; reading; acapella music; saving democracy. Please use #AltText

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Paul Guinnessy
@paulguinnessy.bsky.social

A device that stores a single positron and controls its quantum states could measure its magnetic moment with unprecedented precision, testing a symmetry principle central to quantum field theory.

physics.aps.orgA Quantum Cyclotron for AntimatterA device that stores a single positron and controls its quantum states could measure its magnetic moment with unprecedented precision, testing a symmetry principle central to quantum field theory.

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Justin Mikulka
@justinmikulka.bsky.social

"In particular, a large fall in the price of panels in 2023-24 pushed us into the current era of what Jones calls "offensively cheap" solar. "A panel in itself is just so unbelievably cheap," he says. "It's well under $100 (£75)… and that's going to keep you generating electricity for 30, 40 years"

bbc.co.uk'It's offensively cheap': How solar power is quietly becoming bigger than nuclearAfter defying projections, solar's dramatic growth means it is overtaking nuclear as a global power source. Here are seven reasons for solar's success, and where it might go from here.

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Flingjore
@flingjore.com

Two British men face national security charges for an alleged plot against U.S.-run RAF Fairford air base in England. Prosecutors accuse the 24-year-old men of assisting Iranian intelligence and attempting to infiltrate a facility where American bombers recently launched strikes against Iran.

yahoo.com2 men charged over suspected Iran-linked plot at U.S. bomber base in EnglandLONDON (AP) — Two men were charged Tuesday with national security offenses over a suspected plot against RAF Fairford, a U.S.-run military air base in England, police and prosecutors said. British nationals Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both aged 24 and from London, were charged under the National Security Act, the Crown Prosecution Service said. They are due to appear in court later Tuesday. Abdulkarim is charged with assisting Iran's intelligence service and Essghir with entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the U.K. RAF Fairford, in western England, has been used by American bombers to strike Iran during this year’s war. Essghir was arrested outside the base on Sept. 27, when armed police officers and army bomb-disposal experts swarmed the rural area. Scores of residents were evacuated from their homes as police and army bomb-disposal experts searched for explosives. Police later said they had found a quantity of an accelerant — gasoline — in vans at the scene, but no explosives. Essghir was initially released on bail before being re-arrested last week. Abdulkarim was arrested in the past week. Six other men have been arrested and released on bail as investigations continue. British authorities have linked Tehran to the incident, which led the U.S. to pull its bombers from RAF Fairford. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that the apparent plot was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Iran has denied involvement, although it has previously said that it considers any base used to attack its territory a legitimate target. Earlier this month, the head of Britain’s MI5 spy agency warned that both Iran and Russia were expanding their attacks against the U.K., and that the RAF Fairford incident was not unique. Ken McCallum, who leads the U.K.’s domestic security service, said Tehran is seeking to intensify its attacks in Britain beyond the traditional targets of Iranians opposed to the country’s Islamic authorities. He said more than 50 people have been arrested over Iran-linked plots in the past year. “We have seen a range of incidents in recent months that we believe have been directed by the Iranian state, and as the director general of MI5 said just the other week, we are working together to intervene, identify and respond to that threat,” said Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, the head of National Counter Terrorism Policing in the U.K. ___ A previous version of this story incorrectly said Abdulkarim is a British-Iranian national. He is British.This article originally appeared on Associated Press at https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/uk-prosecutors-2-men-charged-091007409.html

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Lisa 🇨🇦
@pinkmouse.bsky.social

Not surprising. His name on ANYTHING is repulsive. 🤮 She opted to open a more traditional account to put money away for her child. She said she was skeptical that the Trump Account would work as promised & had a “moralistic” opposition to associating her baby with Trump. #TrumpAccounts #Blues

theatlantic.comSome Parents Are Rejecting Trump’s Free MoneyThe greatest obstacle to widespread acceptance of the Trump Accounts program may be embedded in its very name.

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WSHnow
@wshnow.bsky.social

Waymo confirmed it is now mapping residential streets in Arlington with human-driven vehicles. State legislation allowing commercial driverless robotaxis in Virginia remains years away, with the earliest possible rollout expected in 2028.

arlnow.comNEW: Waymo mapping vehicles spotted in Arlington neighborhoods | ARLnow.comWaymo is now mapping Arlington’s residential streets, the robotaxi company confirmed. ARLnow spotted one of the self-driving car company’s mapping vehicles in a residential part of Arlington this…

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Charles Ornstein
@charlesornstein.bsky.social

One heck of a story about how oil companies face no consequences for their serious violations in Oklahoma. This Oil Company Is Linked to 1,000 Pollution Incidents and Other Violations. Oklahoma Never Punished It. @nickbowlin.bsky.social @readfrontier.bsky.social

propublica.orgThis Oil Company Is Linked to 1,000 Pollution Incidents and Other Violations. Oklahoma Never Punished It.Staff at an Oklahoma regulatory agency spent over a year building a case against Citation Oil & Gas, a company notorious for oil field pollution. Instead of disciplining the company, agency leaders ch...

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taormint.bsky.social
@taormint.bsky.social

Drought, rising food prices, and medicine shortages are expanding in Africa creating a humanitarian crisis that is not discussed enough while the world revolves around the Trump circus. allafrica.com/stories/2026...

allafrica.comEthiopia: Drought, Food Shortages and Child Malnutrition Deepen Humanitarian Needs in Afar, Amhara and TigrayDrought, rising food prices, shortages of essential medicines and disruptions to health services are compounding humanitarian needs across northern Ethiopia's Afar, Amhara and Tigray regions, with dis...

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DrH
@drhaup.bsky.social

“Pro-democracy AG's are preparing for anything that this anti-voter administration may throw at them,” said Eisen, Democracy Defenders Fund & former special counsel for Obama. “The level of preparation by the AGs and the secretaries of state is off the charts.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.comState attorneys general step up plans to counter Trump’s meddling in midtermsCoordination by Democratic officials overseeing elections includes Zoom calls and in-person tabletop exercises

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Angela Sutton (she/her)
@drangelasutton.bsky.social

Did you know this FY, the state of Tennessee's budget is just shy of $58 billion? news.vanderbilt.edu/2026/10/19/v...

news.vanderbilt.eduVanderbilt generates $7 billion in economic impact across Tennessee, new report findsVanderbilt University generates $7 billion in economic activity across Tennessee and supports more than 43,000 jobs annually, according to a new statewide study of Tennessee’s private colleges and uni...

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Flingjore
@flingjore.com

Illinois man charged with mailing envelopes containing white powder and mocking notes to members of Congress. Matthew Unglesbee admits to sending the fake anthrax threats after an online tip alerts the FBI, notably including his own name and return address on the mailings.

nbcnews.comMan charged with sending suspicious substance to 4 members of CongressThe case began after an anonymous online tipster told the FBI that they overheard the man talking about mailing a suspicious substance to members of Congress. (Graeme Sloan / Bloomberg via Getty) WASHINGTON — A man has been charged in Illinois with mailing four letters containing a white granular substance to members of Congress, all of which were sent in envelopes bearing his name and home address. Matthew Unglesbee has been charged with sending threatening letters containing a white granular substance to three members of Congress, along with a handwritten letter that read “HA HA.” A fourth letter with a white granular substance included the note “HAH enjoy the gift.” Unglesbee faces two charges: false information and hoaxes and mailing threatening communications. He will make an initial appearance in court Monday afternoon.A letter received by the district office of a member of Congress on Wednesday with a white granular substance spilling from the unopened envelope. The photo has been redacted for privacy. (U.S. District Court) In an interview with FBI personnel Sunday, Unglesbee is alleged to have admitted that he mailed four letters to four members of Congress after he heard about other letters mailed earlier in the month. The FBI is separately investigating letters containing suspicious substances that were sent to members of Congress and elections officials in recent weeks. Unglesbee admitted that he knew that people would perceive the letters as dangerous, the FBI said. He said in the FBI interview that the granular substance was salt, which he said “kind of looks like” anthrax, authorities said. He denied involvement with prior mailings, they said. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., said Monday she was “aware of reports that a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the most recent suspicious letter sent” to her district office. The congresswoman received a second suspicious letter on Oct. 21. “I’m aware of reports that a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the most recent suspicious letter sent to my Skokie office,” she said in a statement thanking law enforcement. “I will not let threats stand in the way of serving the people of the 9th District. My community relies on the services our office provides, and my team and I will continue doing the work I was elected to do.” A search of Unglesbee’s residence turned up a fifth unmailed and empty envelope that was addressed to a member of Congress, according to the FBI. The case began after an anonymous online tipster told the FBI that they overheard Unglesbee talking about mailing a suspicious substance to members of Congress. The tip was received on Oct. 16, and the FBI responded when the letters showed up at the offices of members of Congress three days later. This article was originally published on NBCNews.comThis article originally appeared on NBC News at https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/man-charged-mailing-threatening-letters-white-substance-congress-rcna605793

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Unicorn Riot
@unicornriot.bsky.social

Alec "Mac" Stewart, the assistance wildlife manager for the Minnesota DNR, spoke to Unicorn Riot about being one of the 15 Minnesotans who were federally charged with conspiracy over their organizing earlier this year against ICE’s deadly Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.

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Bloomberg Law
@bloomberglaw.com

A pension fund sued Mark Zuckerberg and other Meta Platforms Inc. board members Tuesday over a capital restructuring that would let the Facebook founder keep corporate control while selling stock worth billions.

bit.lyZuckerberg Stock Deal, Meta Restructuring Challenged in CourtA pension fund sued Mark Zuckerberg and other Meta Platforms Inc. board members Tuesday over a capital restructuring that would let the Facebook founder keep corporate control while selling stock worth billions.

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Jlou
@wehearvoices.bsky.social

Massey alleged that the self-styled “Secretary of War” had illegally started a war with Iran without the consent of Congress among other “high crimes and misdemeanors,” Nice to see an elected Republican who still has balls. #Voices4Victory #DV1 #Pinks #SheShed

The Independent@the-independent.com

Republican vows he’ll push Hegseth impeachment even if Democrats win midterms

trib.alRepublican vows to push Hegseth impeachment after midterm electionsKentucky congressman vows to push for Hegseth’s ouster in lame-duck session

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JJ in DC
@jjindc.bsky.social

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UAW
@uaw.org

“The goal with the program is record youth turnout. Abdul has this unique and powerful ability to speak to students: to the issues that young people care about, to the values they want to see reflected in their government.” @thenation.com 📰 www.thenation.com/article/poli...

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Do Not Obey. We are Democracy.
@zangerliberia.bsky.social

🚨 Learn how you can help folks "cure" their ballots! It's easy. And your work could make all difference in close races. www.mobilize.us/volunteerblu... #voices4victory #dv1 #USDemocracy

mobilize.usDial for Democracy: A No-Fear Guide to Calling Voters to Cure Ballots · Volunteer Blue/Together We Elect## Help Voters Correct Simple Ballot Errors from Your Home Join [Volunteer Blue's](https://volunteerblue.org/) second how-to session on ballot curing to learn how you can help voters fix ballot error...

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Status Coup News
@statuscoupnews.bsky.social

A 48-year-old detainee has died at the Folkston ICE facility in Georgia, sparking renewed outrage as the facility faces massive unrest and hunger strikes over horrific conditions. Advocates are demanding answers as the tragic death count in ICE custody continues to rise.

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Andrea Devon
@andreadevon.sheshed.rocks

She was the lead seamstress for the spacesuit Neil Armstrong wore when he walked on the Moon. But history got her name wrong for more than 50 years. This photo was misidentified for decades. Her name is Jean Wilson, and in March 2026, the Smithsonian finally corrected the record. #SheShed #VivaHer

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The Lever
@levernews.com

AIPAC's super PAC funded attack ads through groups with progressive-sounding names. Here are a few of them: 👩 Elect Chicago Women ⚖️ Pro-Choice Majority Action 🗳️ Elect Democratic Women None of the ads disclosed AIPAC’s role.

levernews.comAIPAC Is Spending Millions — Just Not Under Its Own NameA Lever investigation traces how the Israel lobby is routing millions through groups promoting women, reproductive rights, and Latino candidates — and how AI interests and other power brokers are…

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RoseMarie
@rosesbloom24.bsky.social

Wall Street banks are poised to score significant regulatory relief thanks to Donald Trump's Republican regulators, but ensuring the changes survive long-term may ultimately require Democratic support. www.reuters.com/legal/transa...

reuters.comWhy Wall Street banks want Democrats to back their capital reliefWall Street banks are poised to score significant regulatory relief thanks to US President Donald Trump's Republican regulators, but ensuring the changes survive long-term may ultimately require Democ...

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Mark Grimshaw
@markgrimshawtism.bsky.social

If you thought the Conversion Practices Bill is already bad thanks to all the loopholes and allowances it provides, then don’t worry - it’s about to get worse. The Government are hearing “evidence” from anti-trans campaigners Helen Joyce, Dennis Kavanagh and the LGB Alliance this week.

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Project Salt Box
@projectsaltbox.com

All eyes on the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington today — its operations contract with GEO Group is set to expire today. No new contract or extension has been awarded yet. ICE has also expressed interest in purchasing the facility.

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New Scientist
@newscientist.com

The controversial discovery that our brains can generate new neurons surprisingly late in life is now prompting a rethink of adult brain health, pointing the way to better treatments for stroke, dementia and depression. Read more: www.newscientist.com/articl...

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WSHnow
@wshnow.bsky.social

A summer heat mapping project identified the hottest spots across Northern Virginia, including Tysons, Reston, Fair Lakes, Chantilly and Springfield. Franconia recorded the region's highest temperature during the study at 103 degrees Fahrenheit on July 16.

ffxnow.comInitial data from Urban Heat Island Mapping Project points to hottest spots in N. Va. | FFXnowPrevious Image 1/2 Next Image The hottest parts of Fairfax County identified by this summer's "Urban Heat Island Mapping Project" likely won't come as a huge surprise to local residents. Tysons,…

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Marc Wing
@6-rue-d-alsace.bsky.social

“Musk is trying to buy the midterms” by Ann Telnaes on Bluesky and Open Windows. “Elon Musk is funneling over $276 million into the Republican Party” Please support Editorial Cartoonists, whenever possible directly, whose work is shown on Bluesky. This #EditorialCartoon was found on Open Windows.

Ann Telnaes@anntelnaes.bsky.social

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anntelnaes.substack.comMusk is trying to buy the midtermsElon Musk is funneling over $276 million into the Republican Party

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Raw Story
@rawstory.com

Donald Trump Jr. went hunting in the Mongolian wilderness with the Putin-connected oligarch who helped bankroll his wedding, according to a new report, reigniting the firestorm over their relationship.

bit.lyDon Jr. kills endangered sheep on hunt with Putin-linked oligarch: reportDonald Trump Jr. went hunting in the Mongolian wilderness with the Putin-connected oligarch who helped bankroll his wedding, according to a new report, reigniting the firestorm over their relationship.Umar Kremlev, who runs the embattled International Boxing Association (IBA), flew to Mongolia on a ...

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Eddie Smith
@eddsmitty.bsky.social

⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️™️ 🧵 In 19th-century Charleston, SC, urban slavery gave rise to a unique and chilling tool of control: Charleston Slave Badges. Who knew? 🤔 Pull up a seat🪑, my friends. #ProudBlue #ResistanceRoots #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory relicrecord.com/blog/charles...

relicrecord.comCharleston Slave Badges - RelicRecordCharleston Slave Badges, otherwise known as a “slave tags,” tell us that a slave was skilled and trusted enough to be rented-out for short-term work.

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Springer Nature
@springernature.com

Introducing the Race & Equity Topic on our Research Communities. Explore articles, perspectives, and Behind the Paper & Beyond the Book posts on race and equity from researchers, authors, editors & colleagues. Follow the Topic, share insights & connect: spklr.io/63324EVnhq