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McDonald’s is hoping to hitch on to the recent success of Netflix’s Oscar-winning #KPopDemonHunters with adult breakfast and lunch/dinner meals featuring characters from the animated movie.
McDonald’s will begin selling the Demon Hunters-themed meals on Tuesday…
A problem preventing African countries from mass EV adoption right now is the utter inability to repair EVs, so they end up at landfills. In 2025, @thexylom.com reported about how this conundrum played out in Zimbabwe.
Electrified rail transit is still sorely needed to solve the root cause
“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
Mayor Sheffield got 77% of the vote for good reason. #Detroit
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield taking the oath of office.
It’s official: Mary Sheffield is the Mayor of Detroit!
The first woman mayor in the city’s 324-year history, Mayor Sheffield will move Detroit forward.
Look at her. Look at her coat. FLAWLESS.
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Mamdani: Where else can you hear the sound of the steel pan, savor the smell of sancocho, and pay $9 for coffee on the same block? Where else could a Muslim kid like me grow up eating bagels and lox every Sunday?
design created by individually folded white paper and gold accents, in a fractal pattern, created by pioneering paper-based artist Matt Shlian
We're excited to announce a solo show of Matt Shlian's paper-based art from Nov. 7-29, 2025! Opening reception this Friday, Nov. 7 from 6-9pm, and lots of exciting events happening throughout the month! Visit clustermuseum.org/events for more details.
The Trump administration’s emergency order to keep the huge J.H. Campbell coal plant on Lake Michigan operating past its planned retirement date has cost at least $80 million since May, its operator, Consumers Energy, told regulators and investors this week.
From @insideclimatenews.org
The 22nd annual NY Arab American Comedy Festival is less than 2 weeks away! Nov 13 to 15 in NYC at Joe's Pub that is part of the famed Public Theater. Amazing line up of more than 20 Arab American comedians over six shows! Tickets and details: publictheater.org/performances...
Michigan in the Fall. That's why there are four seasons. Thanks @mihumanities for a great week. Look forward to coming back in the Spring. @littlebrown.bsky.social
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A growing number of airports won't air Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s controversial video in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown.
Many cite potential violations of the federal #HatchAct, which bars federal employees from …
Heart breaking. Excellent reporting @youthmediaproject.bsky.social @mississippifreepress.org
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“The 17-year-old son watched as ICE ripped his father from him. “It all felt like a lot to bear…”
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The deportation order derives from the crime of which he has now been exonerated.
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Don't apologise for your dog showing up during the Zoom, apologise for hiding him all this time
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Look out, Walt Disney. Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters are coming for your fans.
The streaming giant’s surprise summer hit, KPop Demon Hunters, is Netflix’s most-watched English language film of all time, racking up 314.2 million views worldwide through Sept. 14. …
Flowers placed on top of printouts of names of the over 270 Palestinian journalists killed by Israel during the War in Gaza
At a vigil to honor the journalists in Gaza held today in Atlanta, it took the speakers over 20 minutes to read through the names of over 270 Palestinian journalists assassinated by Israel during the War in Gaza, as identified by @pressfreedom.bsky.social.
Nonprofit news is under fire. What’s next? At The Pivot Fund, we’re exploring co-ops as a bold path forward—models that shift power to the people. It’s time to rethink who journalism is for—and who gets to own it.
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#CooperativeMedia #NewsInnovation #Nonprofit
We’ve refreshed our brand!
This new look is about rallying support for community-driven news serving historically marginalized communities. Also coming soon, our new website will spotlight the impact of our grantees and funders.
The future of local news is here—and it doesn’t look like its past.
The Harvey World Herald is more than a newsroom—it’s a lifeline. Founder Amethyst Davis is building trusted, local journalism from the ground up in Harvey, IL. With support from The Pivot Fund, the team is growing, reporting, & reclaiming community power. thepivotfund.org/f/harvey-wor... #LocalNews
A beloved bookstore about to close; a determined volunteer; a local news nonprofit that got creative.
Got to write about a Kansas City icon named Willa Robinson and what @kcdefender.bsky.social is doing to preserve her remarkable book collection and legacy.
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Radio Campesina is more than radio, it’s a lifeline. Built on César Chávez’s legacy, they inform, empower & organize Latino communities across 4 states. From the fields to the airwaves, this is local media that moves people and power.
Read more: thepivotfund.org/f/radio-camp... #LocalNews #Latinos
There were questions that should have been asked early and often: Who is already trusted in this community to deliver news and information?
John Oliver breaks down how Trump is shaping media coverage—and going after outlets that challenge him.
The bigger issue? What it means for press freedom and the future of a free press in the U.S. 📺
Watch the segment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=07JQ...
Missouri’s oldest Black-owned bookstore was at risk of closing.
Now, grantee @KCDefender is stepping up—cataloging 20K+ books, covering rent, and launching a campaign to buy the building.
This is community-rooted journalism.
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"When there was a role that was originated by somebody in our community...that's a big win for us, because of the scarcity that we live in." I report on the AAPI Broadway community's disappointment in the recent Maybe Happy Ending casting decision
CEO Tracie Powell is LIVE now discussing the attacks against public media and why more support is needed for independent community news and information.
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"Ever since I shared my insights on the collapse of the Houston Landing, people have been asking me if there is a right way to fund news startups. My answer is yes, absolutely – and it starts with finding startups trusted by their communities." - Tracie Powell
📌 Read more: shorturl.at/xubW9
Big thanks CultureSource and Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) for a 2025 Washtenaw Artist Grant to start my next book and develop a social justice writing community workshop for Washtenaw County. Congrats also to the amazing Toko Shiiki Santos & Eileen Ho culturesource.org/cs-news/anno...
