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A demonstration of where you can find the drafts feature in the top right corner of the post composer on Bluesky.

v1.116 is rolling out now!

For all the overthinkers and perfectionists out there, we're launching Drafts.

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Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes | CNN Two large studies found a significant association between eating preservatives in many foods and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and several cancers.

Common preservatives used to keep food safe and extend shelf life may be linked to a higher risk of several cancers and type 2 diabetes, according to two recent studies: https://cnn.it/4rfUB7S

Florida Citrus at Risk as Arctic Blast, Snow Hit Southeastern US The US Southeast is making final preparations for a powerful Atlantic storm as yet another blast of Arctic air surges south, threatening to smash temperature records and putting Florida’s citrus belt at risk of a damaging freeze.

A powerful Atlantic storm is bearing down on the Southeastern US just as another blast of Arctic air surges south, threatening to smash temperature records and putting Florida’s citrus belt at risk of a damaging freeze

Meet UpScrolled, the anti-censorship TikTok alternative The company's CEO says users are flooding the platform after the sale of TikTok in the U.S.

"We moderate anything that is illegal. Like, you cannot sell drugs. But if you want to speak about Palestine, or something else, you’re free to do it. The difference is that we don’t selectively censor groups or people, unlike other platforms."

Anti-censorship TikTok alternative UpScrolled surges:

UPS Will Cut Up to 30,000 Jobs in 2026 The delivery company said it was planning the cuts this year because it expected to deliver fewer packages for Amazon, a large but unprofitable customer.

UPS said on Tuesday that it expected to cut as many as 30,000 jobs this year as part of a continuing effort to reduce costs and shore up profits.

What you should know about the owners of US TikTok | TechCrunch ​ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, recently established a separate American entity to run the app’s U.S. operations. This restructuring aims to

​ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, recently established a separate American entity to run the app’s U.S. operations. This restructuring aims to

Mural of slain Ukrainian refugee, effort funded by Elon Musk, appears in Chicago

A mural of Iryna Zarutska, 23, who was fatally stabbed last year on a train in North Carolina, was painted on a building in North Center. Elon Musk and other supporters of President Trump, who blamed Democrat policies for her death, have led an effort to paint murals of her across the U.S.

Historic winter storm kills at least 10 across US "Rozana World News is an informational website through which readers are kept informed of important events happening around the world."

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The bogus longevity industry

"iffy" is being kind.
800 longevity clinics "often charge as much as tens of thousands of dollars for a single visit"
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Daily growth stats for Bluesky. Yesterday 29,374 users added, growth vs previous day -3.5%

📈 29.4K new users joined Bluesky yesterday (↘ 3.5% from previous day)

Bluesky continues to attract new users without major swings.

👥 User count: 42,052,110
🎯 43M expected on Mar 1, 2026
⚡ Averages: 1207/hr, 0.34/sec
📊 Weekly momentum: ↘ 1.5%

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The Smart Money Is on Bluesky - Bluesky Since Bluesky launched, economists, investment strategists, and financial commentators have been building a finance community here, post by post. Now, it’s breaking out.

Finance Bluesky is hitting all-time highs lately, thanks to you. Let's spread the word, and make 2026 our breakout year bsky.social/about/blog/0...

US storm leaves 230,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations "Rozana World News is an informational website through which readers are kept informed of important events happening around the world."

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Flying During the Winter Storm? This Travel Guide Will Help. With snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures expected across much of the country, here is some of our best advice to handle or avoid disruptions.

With snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures expected across much of the U.S., here is some of our best advice to handle or avoid travel disruptions.

Winter Storm: Live News and Updates Airlines, transit systems and schools have announced extensive cancellations as a mix of snow, ice and bitter cold heads for more than 180 million people across a vast stretch of the country.

A severe winter storm that is expected to bring extremely cold and treacherous conditions to a vast area of the U.S. began in earnest on Saturday morning. Airlines and schools have announced extensive cancellations. See the latest forecast and follow live updates.

Breaking News from the New York Times: TikTok has been sold!

Tens of thousands of users have poured into @skylight.social this week ✨

To everyone who is new here: Welcome!! It’s so lovely to have you 🥰

Drop your handle in the comments and say hi 👋

#breakingnews #tiktoksale #skylightsocial

The TikTok sale is happening tomorrow, Jan 22nd!

Users have been flooding to @skylight.social by the thousands 🤯

Welcome! ✨and thanks for being here 🥰

#tiktoksale #algorithm #skylightsocial #breakingnews

authorize_failed: code=400, message=failed to send PAR auth request to 'https://bsky.social': received error from server when submitting par request: server_error

@bnewbold.net @pfrazee.com SOS, bsky.social accounts can't log in to @stream.place, OAuth failure on initial PAR request. Every other PDS provider seems to be working fine

Instagram’s top boss is missing the point about AI on the platform The call is coming from inside the algorithm.

Instagram’s top boss is missing the point about AI on the platform

FTC appeals ruling in Meta antitrust case over Instagram, WhatsApp deals The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is seeking to revive its case accusing Facebook parent company Meta Platforms of bolstering an illegal monopoly by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp, the FTC's spokesperson said on Tuesday.

FTC appeals ruling in Meta antitrust case over Instagram, WhatsApp deals reut.rs/3LW75mb

What air pollution does to the human body The EPA is changing how it assesses proposed regulations by dropping the monetary value of health benefits from its cost-benefit analyses. That misses a big piece of the picture.

What air pollution does to the human body

Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public | TechCrunch Digg, a reboot of an earlier social news site, is now relaunching as a Reddit competitor focused on communities.

Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public

Bluesky rolls out cashtags and LIVE badges amid a boost in app installs | TechCrunch Bluesky adds new features to its app amid a boost in installs due to the deepfake drama on X.

Bluesky rolls out cashtags and LIVE badges amid a boost in app installs