In 2024, a former employee revealed that staff was pressured to retrieve organs from a patient who was alert and later left the hospital alive, prompting the KY AG to investigate the organization’s retrieval tactics. | Ella Jeffries www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/pati... #BlackskyNews

HHS moves to decertify organ procurement organization

HHS moves decertify organ — HHS moves to decertify organ procurement organization Network for Hope after federal reviews found ongoing patient safety…

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Hip Hop, comedy, art, orchestra, The Obama Presidential Center…whatever your interests, Chicago has them covered this coming week. | Mary Houlihan chicago.suntimes.com/things-to-do... #BlackskyNews

19 things to do in Chicago Aug. 6-12

Chance the Rapper, Bud Billiken Parade and Northalsted Market Days are among the highlights in the week ahead.

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Free agent WR Stefon Diggs is set to sign a one-year deal worth up to $12M with the Washington Commanders, giving the team a proven receiver opposite Terry McLaurin, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter. | John Keim www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/... #BlackskyNews #NFL

Sources: WR Stefon Diggs set to sign with Commanders

Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs is set to sign with the Commanders, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

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Derek Jeter’s latest venture is with ALUM, a new luxury hospitality brand betting that America’s college towns — places built on decades of loyalty, tradition, and Saturday-afternoon ritual — are an underserved market hiding in plain sight. | Griffin Adams boardroom.tv/derek-jeter-... #BlackskyNews

Inside Derek Jeter's Bet on America's College Towns - Boardroom

Derek Jeter joins ALUM as investor, board advisor, and brand ambassador for a new luxury hospitality brand built for America's college towns.

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Blacksky users on a Bluesky PDS may be experiencing some problems, which means the Blacksky app or the Blacksky feeds may be slower or down for those users. Migrating to a Blacksky PDS may also be riskier. Users on the Blacksky PDS (like users with a blacksky.app handle) should be unaffected

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The order from U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes means that between 330,000 to 350,000 Haitians living in the U.S. have lost their Temporary Protected Status, even while legal arguments on a racial discrimination claim continue. | Ariana Figueroa arkansasadvocate.com/2026/08/05/r... #BlackskyNews

TPS for up to 350K Haitians officially ends as judge applies Supreme Court order | Arkansas Advocate

WASHINGTON — A federal judge lifted a stay Wednesday on the termination of temporary protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in order to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that cleared ...

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We are looking for a full-time Revenue Coordinator to help grow support for independent, nonprofit journalism in Mississippi. If you’re passionate about building relationships and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/roBVgWi

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has a hard job. Here’s how to make it easier. | Jordan Robinson www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/a... #BlackskyNews #WNBA

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has a hard job. Here's how to make it easier | Jordan Robinson

Engelbert helped vault the league to new financial heights, but still draws the ire of stakeholders. A co-commissioner for player relations would be a welcome add

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Abdul El-Sayed overcame a nearly $65 million onslaught of outside money and an establishment that had rallied around Stevens. Popular Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Stevens late last month — a move seen as a last-ditch effort to stop a rising El-Sayed. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202... #BlackskyNews

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left

The former public health official has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, NBC News projects, despite facing a huge advertising disadvantage.

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14 games or more playable on bluesky with friends! #skycave and #blackskygamers for the win #BlackskyNews

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You got games on your Bluesky? Well because of @skycave.space now you do it’s simple, easy, & FREE. get access to 14 games and possibly more such as mancala, uno, word hunt & even tournaments all just by signing in with your Bluesky account. ALL PLAYABLE WITH FRIENDS TOO #blackskygamers

In fall of 2027, tuition will be free for Rice students whose families earn between $100K - $200K annually. Students from families earning less than $100K annually will get tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board covered. | Kathryn Palmer www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t... #BlackskyNews

Rice to Give Free Tuition to Students From Families Earning $200K or Less

Rice University in Houston is expanding its free tuition program, the university announced in a news release Monday. Beginning in the fall of 2027, new students from families earning between $100,000 ...

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“We’re helping our young people to see that when they plant a seed and take care of it, it grows,” Joyner-Kersee expressed to UIAA. “They are the seed. We’re going to surround them with people to help nurture them...they’re going to thrive and blossom.” afrotech.com/olympian-jac... #BlackskyNews

Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee Opens East St. Louis Innovation Center To Teach Youth Urban Agriculture And Food Innovation - AfroTech

Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee has opened an East St. Louis Innovation Center teaching the youth about urban agriculture and food innovation.

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Joe Budden’s new, weekly true crime podcast, “Crime in America," premieres Tuesday, Aug. 11, across major podcast platforms. Episodes will examine criminal cases and developing stories with help from local reporters closest to the events. | Odafe Oghen thegrio.com/2026/08/04/j... #BlackskyNews

Joe Budden expands his media empire with a new true crime podcast

The Joe Budden true crime podcast “Crime in America” premieres Aug. 11 with Wolf Entertainment and Advance Local’s Headline Studio.

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💥 anybody recognize the galaxy background in my pfp? i screenshotted it but don’t remember from where & while it could be an image, I want to credit the artist if it’s man made and since when is recognise spelled with an s and not a z? 🥴

BlackskyNews 🗞️@blackskynews.blacksky.app · 2d ago

does anyone recognize the background in my pfp? i screenshot it almost 2 yrs ago & don’t remember from where. i’m working on a new pfp but 8 mos ago, i made this one & it was the perfect bkgrd. i’d like to credit and thank the creator and support their work. or cease & desist if they say so. 😬

Barack Hussein Obama, 44th American President and Forever POTUS celebrates his 65th trip around the sun today. Happy Born day, Barry O! people.com/barack-obama... #BlackskyNews

Happy 65th Birthday, Barack Obama! Celebrate with These Throwback Photos of the Former POTUS

Former President Barack Obama turns 65 years old on Aug. 4, 2026. See the politician’s best throwback photos, from his childhood in Hawaii to college yearbook pictures.

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The discourse over Ariana Grande’s weight has reached a fever pitch, culminating in reports of her stepping back from the limelight, with fans and celebs publicly piling on about her appearance. www.the-independent.com/life-style/a... #BlackskyNews

Ariana Grande has been hounded from public life – we must stop judging women’s bodies

The discourse over the pop star’s weight has reached a fever pitch, culminating in reports of her stepping back from the limelight, with fans and celebs up in arms about her appearance. Concern is one...

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Blacksky’s own Monster King of Comedy, @cerromerussell.blacksky.app is featured in PG County’s Baltimore Banner. The Son of Sumpter touched on his comedy start, foodie takes and ‘creative' self promotion. Catch Cerrome Farming for Laughs at MD’s Manor Hill Brewing, Friday, 8/28. #BlackskyNews

The Banner Prince George's County@bannerpgcounty.bsky.social · 2d ago

Prince George’s County comedian Cerrome Russell is finding where his voice belongs: In Maryland. Story by Hau Chu and @rondez.bsky.social

Many Obama Presidential Center works were installed outside of the ticketed museum in a deliberate effort to encourage folks to gather. Bold color, life-size bronzes and stunning murals are tucked away throughout the campus. | Cassie Walker Burke chicago.suntimes.com/art/2026/07/... #BlackskyNews

Art is all around you at the Obama Presidential Center

Most of the sculptures, murals and mosaics pop up in locations around the 19.3-acre campus that are free and open to the public.

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K. Michelle announced that her first-ever country album, Jesus and Whiskey, will be released on October 16. She has spoken about the racial challenges she faced while breaking into the genre. | Malik Davis www.vibe.com/music/music-... #BlackskyNews

K. Michelle Announces Country Album ‘Jesus and Whiskey’

K. Michelle returning to her musical roots with a new country album titled ‘Jesus and Whiskey.’

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IL26-638 would bar trans athletes from girls’ teams, mandating that a healthcare provider certify a player's assigned sex, using genetic screening, testosterone testing or reproductive anatomy exam as part of the physical athletes already undergo. www.rawstory.com/anti-trans-s... #BlackskyNews

Kindergarten girls targeted for invasive exams by new GOP-led ballot measure

Washington State voters will decide the fate of a ballot initiative that would require girls from kindergarten through high school to undergo sex-verification testing before playing school sports — a ...

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An Xbox game and two other games are free with PlayStation Plus for roughly the next 24 hours. | Tyler Fischer comicbook.com/gaming/news/... #BackskyNews #BlackskyGamers

Xbox Game and 2 Other Games Free With PlayStation Plus for 24 Hours

PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS4 and PS5 across all theirs tiers have 24 hours to claim three games for free, including an Xbox game.

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does anyone recognize the background in my pfp? i screenshot it almost 2 yrs ago & don’t remember from where. i’m working on a new pfp but 8 mos ago, i made this one & it was the perfect bkgrd. i’d like to credit and thank the creator and support their work. or cease & desist if they say so. 😬

Blacksky app beta issues? While the community will empathize, the Blacksky team will fix it. Send Error Reports #BlackskyNews

Readers who know “Minnesota Nice” and about George Floyd, Renee Good and Alex Pretti will see the yin and yang of the Twin Cities, and why Minneapolis’s long history of race relations explains a lot of what’s going on in the rest of America. tri-statedefender.com/book-explore... #BlackskyNews

Book explores how Minneapolis reflects America’s racial divide - TSDMemphis.com

“The Cruelty of Nice Folks: Why Minneapolis Is the Story of America” by Justin Ellis, c.2026, Harper, $30.00, 419 pages Two blocks up, two down. Once upon a time, that was your entire world. You lived...

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Someone who knew where to look robbed Linda Towns and her son, Adam Conner's, Panola Cty home on July 22 and stole 41 years of Towns’ sacrifice and struggle, officials said. They urge those with info to call 662-209-2011 or 1-888-827-4637. | Lisa Dandridge wreg.com/news/manhunt... #BlackskyNews

Panola County woman loses life savings in home burglary

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A mother and disabled son in Panola County were left picking up the pieces of their life after they were robbed of their life savings. Linda Towns and her son, Adam Conner, h…

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The content creator economy is a global phenomenon with 50M+ creators generating content for 5B sm users worldwide. Louis Carr believes that leveraging the vision of creators driving the current economy is a key to the channel’s growth. | Shanique Yates afrotech.com/bet-louis-ca... #BlackskyNews

Louis Carr Drove $10B In Ad Revenue For BET. Now As President, He's Leading It Through The Creator Economy Era - AfroTech

BET President chats with AfroTech about going from driving $10 billion in ad revenue for the network to leading as president.

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“Our main farmer has sold out twice and we’ve had to reorder and have the farmer bring back more food,” said Brittney Sessoms, founder and executive director of the Center for Black Southern Culture — which runs Black Farmers Market. | Noah McLane dailymemphian.com/subscriber/a... #BlackskyNews

Cyclospora outbreak sends shoppers flocking to Memphis farmers markets

Farmers markets are surging, and they say distrust in America’s supply chains is a major reason.

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It turns out that Taylor Farms, the agricultural company widely believed to be behind the cyclospora outbreak currently raging throughout the US, is also heavily involved in modern-day forced labor. #BlackskyNews

BlackskyNews 🗞️@blackskynews.blacksky.app · 3d ago

One of the companies still benefiting from forced servitude is in the news for another reason: spreading a gut-busting diarrhea parasite through mass-produced shredded lettuce in grocery stores and fast food outlets. | Joe Wilkins futurism.com/science-ener... #BlackskyNews

It's not a...stunt. "There is no movie in the works...no one’s schedule was an issue. Yahya, Destin, Sir Ben and I all loved making this show,l felt passionately about continuing and were eager to. Contracts were signed and schedules cleared.” | Jack Dunn variety.com/2026/tv/news... #BlackskyNews

‘Wonder Man’ Co-Creator Says ‘Contracts Were Signed, Schedules Were Cleared’ Before Marvel Series Was Canceled: ‘This Is Not a Marketing Stunt’

'Wonder Man' co-creator Andrew Guest shared his reaction on TikTok after the Marvel series was canceled.

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Ariana Grande is stepping out of the spotlight for an extended break after she wraps her Eternal Sunshine Tour, a rep for the actress and pop star said. The rep’s statement cited “ongoing public scrutiny” as one of the reasons for the pause. | Jack Dunn variety.com/2026/film/ne... #BlackskyNews

Ariana Grande to Take ‘Step Back From Visibility’ After Tour Ends Amid ‘Public Scrutiny,’ Drops Out of ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Musical

Ariana Grande will take a 'step back from visibility' after her Eternal Sunshine tour amid 'public scrutiny'

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