Michelle R. Smith

From Katelyn Jetalina: The drop in measles cases after the vaccine was introduced

Inside the everyday Facebook networks where far-right ideas grow The Guardian spent a year studying an online community trading in anti-immigration sentiment and misinformation. Experts say such spaces can play a role in radicalisation

The @theguardian.com spent a year studying some of the largest far-right extremist groups on FB. Great feature. My take;

“Fascists are trying to undermine institutions of truth, facts & education because that's what’s standing in their way–an informed citizenry”

www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Nexstar and Sinclair bring Jimmy Kimmel's show back on local TV stations, ending boycotts Sinclair Broadcast Group has decided to bring Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show back to its ABC affiliate stations.

And Nexstar too

Sinclair brings Jimmy Kimmel's show back to its ABC-affiliated stations, ending blackout Sinclair Broadcast Group has decided to bring Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show back to its ABC affiliate stations.

Kimmel will be back on Sinclair stations tonight

BBC and news agencies launch film calling on Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza Israel does not allow foreign journalists into Gaza independently, citing security grounds.

The Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, the BBC and Reuters release a short film calling on Israel to allow foreign journalists into the Gaza Strip.

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My employer New York Public Radio just announced that it is offering @onthemedia.bsky.social, @radiolab.bsky.social, and other programs to at-risk public radio stations for free! More info: current.org/2025/09/wnyc...

After Trump's claims about acetaminophen, doctors reassure pregnant patients The regular advice hasn’t changed: Take the lowest dose for the shortest amount of time.

Tylenol is a safe way to relieve fever and pain during pregnancy. Untreated fever, especially in the first three months of pregnancy, increases the risk of miscarriage, birth defects and premature birth, according to the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

www.nbcnews.com/health/women...

Headlines! 1993: End of the world is cancelled 1983: The 'end of the world' fails to begin on time 1973: End of the world fails to arrive; lawyer is happy 1960: End of the world fails; savings, job gone 1951: Cultists disband as end of the world fails to arrive 1945: End of the world prophesy fails 1936: Another forecast on end of the world fails come true 1925: End of the world fixture, fails to run to schedule 1919: End of the world fails to arrive on scheduled time 1909: End of the world fails to arrive

END OF THE WORLD FAILS AGAIN

A Sinclair spokesperson confirms they will allow Kimmel to air on ABC6 in Providence, where they just recently took over operations

The company is preempting it in other markets where they own the ABC affiliate

Thanks for explaining how you did it

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump uses platform of presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence.

What we know about autism's causes A White House announcement about autism is expected Monday afternoon. President Donald Trump claimed over the weekend that “I think we found an answer” to the developmental disorder.

Ahead of today's White House autism announcement, @apnews.com has a helpful look at what we know and don't know about autism's causes. apnews.com/article/auti...

Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down. The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a “deep state” probe in early 2025.

Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.

www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...

a man with a beard is holding a pair of binoculars in front of a trendzisst logo Alt: a man with a beard is holding a pair of binoculars

RIP Robert Redford, a brilliant artist and performer, visionary philanthropist and the star of one of the most resilient reaction memes on the internet, even if most people don’t realize this is him:

"the rumor appeared to have originated from an account on the social platform X called Fox 11 Reno, though it has no relation to a Fox broadcast affiliate based in Nevada... Until late last year, the account used a different username and posted only in Spanish."

Jeffrey Epstein Email Trove Reveals Ghislaine Maxwell’s Secrets A cache of 18,000 messages obtained by Bloomberg News reveals Maxwell’s deep ties and involvement with the disgraced financier and sex offender.

NEW: We got access to Jeffrey Epstein’s personal Yahoo inbox — more than 18,000 emails.

It shows Epstein’s world in his own words: an unfiltered look at how his operation worked, who enabled it, and how Ghislaine Maxwell stayed at the center of it all.

Live updates: Charlie Kirk assassinated at university event in Utah Authorities say conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed by a single shot in a targeted attack during an outdoor event Wednesday at Utah Valley University.

AP: Authorities are seeking a new person of interest in Kirk’s assassination, according to a law enforcement official.

OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk was killed with a single shot in what is believed to be a targeted attack, Utah authorities say.

OREM, Utah (AP) — Person suspected in fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk now in custody, FBI director says.

Age verification: During the Iran Contra hearings, I thought Oliver North and Fawn Hall were married

Anti-Islamic US biker gang members run security at deadly Gaza aid sites BBC identifies members of Infidels MC gang hired as armed security at US and Israel-backed aid sites.

BBC finds members of Infidels MC guarding aid sites in Gaza. It says the group was set up by US military veterans of the Iraq war who see themselves as modern Crusaders and use the Crusader cross as their symbol - invoking the idea of a holy war between Christians and Muslims.

Alex Jones asks US Supreme Court to hear appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment Far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his appeal of the $1.4 billion judgment a Connecticut jury and judge issued against him for calling the 2012 Sandy Hoo...

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Epstein Birthday Letter With Trump’s Signature Revealed Lawyers for Epstein’s estate have given Congress a copy of the 2003 birthday book.

Exclusive: Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has given Congress a copy of the 2003 birthday book, including the letter with Trump’s signature that he has said doesn’t exist.

The New York Times launches a family subscription (with separate Wordles for everyone) Early testing indicates family subscribers have high retention. You can't cancel on Grandma, now can you?

The Times confirmed that Games-related requests were an important part of launching the family subscription.

www.niemanlab.org/2025/09/the-...

Black and white photo of a smiling blonde, white boy holding a beautiful longhaired black cat. He’s standing at a table with a cowboy-themed birthday cake in front of him and other boys on either side.

The same boy as previous photo, this time he is sitting in front of a large pile of Christmas presents, wearing a plaid bathrobe and pajamas, curled up in his lap is the same black cat!

Black and white photo of a young white boy kneeling on a linoleum floor, offer a small, whole fish to a fluffy black kitten with a white spot at its throat. A square of the photo is missing in the upper left corner and you can see my grey plaid pants underneath.

Three photos from my collection of a boy and his cat who obviously loved each other very much. Ca. 1950s. ❤️

Photo of a toddler with short, dark hair, crouching on a sunny lawn to gently pet a tuxedo tabby kitten.

Babies. Photo from my collection- according to the back this is Lance and Fluffel in 1963.

I think it depends on the country/region

Ok its ‘feed it off an aux, speak, grunt no strength, the ladder start to clatter with fear fight down height, wire in a fire representing seven games, a government for hire and a combat site’.

The true purpose of Bluesky has been revealed and it's Michael Stipe telling us the lyrics to It's The End Of The World As We Know It