Jim Swanson
@jimswanson.bsky.social
Always Blue! Voted for George McGovern in ‘72 (I was 19). Retired former radio disc jockey & actor. Guitar player and collector. I live for music…all kinds. Love & miss Waylon Jennings. Really enjoy R&R, R&B, Country and older jazz. Love helping people.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon The rocket, which was about 45’ long and 12’ wide, crashed with a force of nearly 3 tons of TNT, slamming into the lunar surface at 5,400 miles per hour. The crater it created could be 100 feet wide and 16 feet deep. tinyurl.com/hIzMf2
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents Trump has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families to pursue his mass deportation agenda. tinyurl.com/vYpWg2
Progressives didn’t get the big election night they wanted The razor-thin margin between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Rep. Haley Stevens will leave Democrats arguing about the answer regardless of who ultimately prevails. tinyurl.com/pIcZh2
Manchin on supporting socialist candidate with ‘good ideas’: ‘Are you crazy?’ During an appearance on CBS News's "Face the Nation," host Margaret Brennan asked about the possibility of backing a socialist candidate. "No way, my God, no," Manchin said. tinyurl.com/jYbWx2
Manchin on supporting socialist candidate with ‘good ideas’: ‘Are you crazy?’
Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Sunday shut down the idea of possibly supporting a socialist candidate in comments that come amid a recent rise of democratic socialists on the national political ...
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McConnell's absence sparks political showdown As Sen. Mitch McConnell's extended absence from Congress fuels questions about his health and political future, a new dispute in Kentucky is putting the spotlight on how the state would replace him if his Senate seat became vacant. tinyurl.com/vElPf2
Sen. Mitch McConnell's absence sparks political showdown
As Sen. Mitch McConnell recovers from a fall and pneumonia, Kentucky officials are clashing over who will fill his seat if a vacancy occurs.
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Arson suspect in Spokane wildfire had prior manslaughter conviction A 37-year-old man was arrested Monday for allegedly starting the largest of the three devastating Spokane, Washington-area wildfires that are leaving some residents with nothing. tinyurl.com/tOhJq2
Arson suspect in Spokane wildfire had prior manslaughter conviction
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed and 400 more haven't been assessed, officials said as three fires burned in the area and an arrest was made in connection with one of th...
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Reflecting Fool: How Jesse Watters helped push Trump's bogus vandalism story When U.S. Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro dropped a high-profile case and acknowledged the alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had not occurred, Pirro left Jesse Watters out to dry. tinyurl.com/tUqJx2
Reflecting Fool: How Jesse Watters helped push Trump's bogus vandalism story
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Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' Ukraine's President Zelensky has shared a video on social media of a drone hunting down a man in southern Ukraine, saying it showed an instance of a Russian "safari" attack against civilians. (+ video) tinyurl.com/pAhCt2
Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack
Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.
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Polls close in Michigan with eyes on high-stakes Democratic primary for US Senate seat Michigan voters choosing between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens; in Missouri, Democrat Wesley Bell survives challenge from Cori Bush in US House race dominated by anti-Israel sentiment. shorturl.at/H37Eu
Polls close in Michigan with eyes on high-stakes Democratic primary for US Senate seat – live updates
Michigan voters choosing between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens; in Missouri, Democrat Wesley Bell survives challenge from ex-congresswoman Cori Bush in US House race dominated by anti-Israel sentim...
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Senate panel advances Blanche’s nomination for attorney general Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post, swaying two Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote. tinyurl.com/pYxFt4
Live updates: Senate panel advances Blanche’s nomination for attorney general
Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general was advanced by a Senate committee Tuesday after he rescinded a $1.8 billion fund for President Donald Trump’s political allies.
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Make Congress Great Again Seven years ago last month, Trump remarked that he had “an Article 2 where I have the right to do whatever I want as president.” This statement was widely mocked during his first term, but it appears now to be generally true as a matter of practice. tinyurl.com/tOqCp2
Make Congress Great Again
Much of what ails us can be blamed on the steady degradation of the legislature as the other branches of government grabbed power for themselves. It’s time to start undoing the damage.
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Pete Buttigieg's Case Against ‘Return to Normal’ If he goes for a second Pete for President campaign, can he match the hype again? It is, Buttigieg suggested, not easy to capture lightning in a bottle twice. He'll never be a thirtysomething mayor who vaults from nowhere. tinyurl.com/vIzBq2
Trump lashes out as political losses pile up President Donald Trump lashed out at oil companies and his own US attorney in the gilded Oval Office on Monday as his spin ran into the real world. It was more evidence that Trump 2.0 is losing some of its juice. tinyurl.com/jUpZg2
Trump lashes out as political losses pile up
President Donald Trump lashed out at oil companies and his own US attorney in the gilded Oval Office on Monday as his spin ran into the real world.
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Cash-strapped HOAs ramp up foreclosures against delinquent homeowners Homeowners associations (HOAs) across the nation are reportedly taking a tougher stance on unpaid dues, pursuing foreclosure against more homeowners as communities grapple with mounting financial pressures. tinyurl.com/sUfKr2
Cash-strapped HOAs ramp up foreclosures against delinquent homeowners: report
HOA foreclosures are climbing nationwide as financially strained associations facing rising insurance and maintenance costs crack down on homeowners behind on dues.
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It’s 90 degrees in the Arctic right now The Arctic is cooking. Across northern Russia—a region that is famously bitterly cold—temperatures this week have routinely surpassed 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32.2 degrees Celsius), adding to the mountain of broken heat records. tinyurl.com/fYmQj2
It’s 90 degrees in the Arctic right now
The Arctic is cooking. Across northern Russia—a region that is famously bitterly cold—temperatures this week have routinely surpassed 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32.2 degrees Celsius), adding to the mount...
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At least 12 states face cyberattacks on their water systems, sources say Iran is the prime suspect in the cyberattacks, which can blind utility operators by changing passwords or disabling alarms, according to the sources, though its involvement has not been officially confirmed tinyurl.com/hEkTz2
At least 12 states face cyberattacks on their water systems, sources say
So far, there's been no widespread disruptions to water supplies or treatment.
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Zac Brown Band gives Fenway crowd free cruises worth $40M During the Zac Brown Band’s Aug. 2 performance at Fenway Park – their record-breaking 15th consecutive sold-out show at the iconic baseball stadium – Brown dropped news of a major gift for the 35,000 attendees. tinyurl.com/gUvCp2
Zac Brown Band gives Fenway crowd free cruises worth $40M
Zac Brown Band stunned fans with a $40M cruise giveaway. Find out how the historic surprise unfolded.
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Mercedes Boss Says The Auto Industry Went 'Too Far' With Removing Buttons Mercedes-Benz admitted that it went a little too far with removing buttons from its interiors. The automaker's CEO says that it will bring back "sensible" buttons to its future cars. tinyurl.com/tUsQk2
Mercedes Boss Says The Auto Industry Went 'Too Far' With Removing Buttons
The company's CEO said it is reintroducing "the most sensible buttons."
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8 Types of Walking to Improve Cardio, Strength, and Fat Walking has become a topic of great interest for health researchers worldwide. From the number of steps we should take per day to the pace at which we should walk, scientists highlight the benefits of walking more. tinyurl.com/pExNl2
8 Types of Walking to Improve Cardio, Strength, and Fat Burn
Want to boost your daily walk? Experts explain 8 types of walking workouts that can improve cardio, build strength, and increase fat burn.
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Far-right Republican accused of stiffing student debate champion of $8,000 A far-right GOP candidate in Florida's governor's race has been accused of stiffing a high school debate champion over the better part of $11,000 in scholarship money she won from a company he founded. tinyurl.com/zUhKj2
Far-right Republican accused of stiffing student debate champion of $8,000
Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback calls failure to pay Briana Whatley money owed ‘an oversight’
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Baseball final score: Chicago Cubs 10 Los Angeles Dodgers 5 The Trump “Stink of Failure”continues!
I’m NOT SPECIAL…I just try to be kind. I enjoy sending notes to people on my feed who are struggling, have lost pets or trying to beat back problems in their lives. I LOVE to post encouragement and compassion, but I can’t do that if they’re blocking replies.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan reports first 2 US deaths of people who had been sickened in outbreak of cyclospora.
Why New Builds Are Now Designed to Look Like Historic Homes Today new builds are getting, well, older—at least in appearance. AD has recently published a number of new construction projects with a distinct historical bent across a variety of styles, like a Vermont lake house. tinyurl.com/tAjLx2
Why New Builds Are Now Designed to Look Like Historic Homes
As homeowners shake off the crisp minimalism of the 2010s, they’re commissioning residences designed with heritage from scratch
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