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Happy New Year

Protesters decry Trump administration policies in No Kings rallies across the U.S. The second wave of mass protests organized by the progressive No Kings network saw protesters unite against President Trump's anti-immigration tactics, slashing of federal programs and other concerns.

This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around. n.pr/3WIkn7w

D'Angelo, R&B's reluctant icon, has died at 51 The expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, but retreated from the public after each. He had been battling cancer, according to a statement from his family.

The expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, but retreated from the public after each. He had been battling cancer, according to a statement from his family. n.pr/438VrK8

Our Blues Make US Gold is an amazing documentary about North Carolina A&T State University available on Amazon Prime that affirms my pride in A&T. I really feel there wasn’t a better University I could have graduated from.

Aggie Pride!

A&T Shines in New U.S. News & World Report “2025 Best Graduate Schools” Rankings N.C. A&T's graduate programs logged another strong showing in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate School” rankings.

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it is a trap

"Armored Tesla" forecast to win $400 million State Department contract after Trump's election, government document shows The State Department’s procurement forecast, revised as of late December 2024, lists Tesla as the recipient of the largest expected contract, with Marco Rubio’s department planning to buy $400,000,000...

🚨NEW from @dropsitenews.com | Tesla is set to win the largest State Dept. contract of 2025 — $400 million for “Armored Tesla,” according to procurement documents we reviewed.

By @ryangrim.bsky.social

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Pete Hegseth's DOD has decided to recruit at an NRA event rather than a Black Engineering event.

Note how the article literally states “recruiters are less likely to yield high quality applicants”

👏🏾👏🏾🎊

Remote Code Execution when accessing a malicious website while Vitest API server is listening ### Summary Arbitrary remote Code Execution when accessing a malicious website while Vitest API server is listening by Cross-site WebSocket hijacking (CSWSH) attacks. ### Details When [`api` o...

We've released patches for a critical security vulnerability. We strongly encourage projects to upgrade to versions 1.6.1, 2.1.9, or 3.0.5 as soon as possible.

PRIVACY LESSON:

Get a used Pixel phone. Open. Destroy the Mic. Cover the camera. Get usb-c earbuds. Install GrapheneOS and deGoogle the phone. Use a real sim card. Install Signal, Protonmail/vpn, tor.

Get an old laptop w/ wired Ethernet. Run TAILS/Linux with same apps.

STFU on the open Internet.

Federal health workers terrified after ‘DEI’ website publishes list of ‘targets’ The site calls out workers who have been involved with DEI initiatives. A majority are Black.

Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them as “targets.”

Deaf federal workers face uncertain access following Trump’s DEIA orders Advocates for deaf employees said President Donald Trump’s DEIA orders may have led some to lose access to American Sign Language interpreting services and other accommodations.

Deaf federal workers face uncertain access following Trump’s DEIA orders
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Judge blocks Trump’s executive order on transgender prisoners A small number of transgender women in women’s facilities cannot be transferred to men’s prisons, the judge ruled.

A federal judge tonight blocked Donald Trump’s executive order transferring transgender women in federal prisons into men’s facilities. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

To keep your Wi-Fi safe, start by changing the default password and Wi-Fi name. Make sure to update the router's software & enable encryption too. Using a firewall and a VPN can also help a lot.

*Change the default password & name*

- Switch up the default name of your Wi-Fi (it's called the SSID).

Baltimore part of coalition suing Trump administration The city of Baltimore is suing the Trump administration, alleging the president's executive orders ending DEI programs violate the First and Fifth amendments.

The city of Baltimore is suing Trump for his executive orders banning DEI. The suit alleges that Trump violated the Constitution’s First Amendment right to free speech, the Fifth Amendment’s due process clause, and Congress' constitutional powers.

Elizabeth Warren: Not one Democrat voted for Elon Musk. Not one Republican voted for Elon Musk. Not one Independent voted for Elon Musk. Not one Libertarian voted for Elon Musk. Damn, not one vegetarian voted for Elon Musk.

NFL to remove ‘End Racism’ messaging in end zone ahead of Super Bowl: Sources "Choose Love" and "It Takes All of Us" will be stenciled onto the back of the end zones at the Caesars Superdome.

The NFL will remove its “End Racism” sign at this weekend’s Super Bowl, the first time since 2021 the message will not appear in the Super Bowl end zone. Although the game will feature two Black quarterbacks, league sources confirmed that Trump is expected to attend as well.

Black D.C. church vandalized by Proud Boys awarded control of group’s name The ruling effectively prohibits Proud Boys chapters from legally using their own name or typical symbols without the permission of the Metropolitan AME Church.

A historic Black church in D.C. that was vandalized by members of the extremist Proud Boys in 2020 has secured the group’s naming rights, allowing the institution to seek proceeds from sales of the organization’s merchandise and membership dues.

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” wins Record of the Year at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. The diss record also won Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song and Best Music Video.

“We’re gonna dedicate this one to the city,” the Compton rapper said. wapo.st/40GXLGn

Sen. Tim Kaine tells federal employees to ignore Trump’s offer to quit with pay for months. “Don’t be fooled. He’s tricked hundreds of people with that offer. If you accept that offer and resign he’ll stiff you just like he stiffed the contractors. He doesn’t have any authority to do this.”

What’s up soror. Welcome to BlueSky

Mississippi Democrat launches "Contraception Begins at Erection Act" State Senator Bradford Blackmon's bill would make it "unlawful" for someone to ejaculate without "the intent to fertilize an embryo."

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Bishop Mariann Budde, who is wearing red, white and black vestments, speaks from a lectern within an ornate pulpit adorned with red and white flowers. Headline reads: "The Bishop Who Pleaded With Trump: 'Was Anyone Going to Say Anything?'" Photo credit: Doug Mills/The New York Times.

“I had a feeling that there were people watching what was happening and wondering, Was anyone going to say anything?” Bishop Mariann Budde explained. “Was anyone going to say anything about the turn the country’s taking?”

So, she took a breath, and spoke. nyti.ms/3WtmNY2