One patient made jokes about a radiographer’s headscarf and complained they couldn’t understand her; she speaks with a mild Yorkshire accent. Another patient waiting to be X-rayed refused to accept a black radiographer and said: “Black people frighten me.” Wow.

NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients

Survey reveals medics were called ‘monkeys’ and ‘dirty foreigners’, and patients refused to be seen by black or Asian staff

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EngLangBlog@englangblog.bsky.social · 2d ago

“They seem to understand people speaking with an Irish or a Scottish accent, but they claim to not understand me even though I am speaking clearly.”

SA Express-News editorial board: Eighty-five inmates died in the Bexar County jail between 2020 and 2025, making it among the deadliest in Texas. We are calling for change. www.expressnews.com/projects/202...

Jailed to death in Bexar County

Eighty-five inmates died in the Bexar County jail between 2020 and 2025, making it among the deadliest in Texas. We are calling for change.

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Broke down and ordered groceries and somehow I feel like I did something bad. Like buying toilet paper and olive oil and spinach was a bad thing as excessive as eating out at a fancy restaurant. Basic groceries shouldn’t make you feel like you’re irresponsibly blowing money on luxuries.

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As U.S.-Canada relations worsen, Michigan’s Sault area has lost an estimated $62.7M due to decreased crossings. It’s bewildering, a state senator says. He recalls Canadians helping locals fix the grid after a storm: “This is our best friend in the entire world.”

As Trump’s Tariff War With Canada Drags On, This Border Community Suffers Without a Voice

Under an intensifying trade war, parts of northern Michigan are feeling the financial pain. But with a president intent on conflict and a congressman silent on the issue, these Michiganders see no sig...

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Whoa 😳

Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH@rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 4d ago

Having been a college DJ, I get the pressures on radio stations and factors that led to such a move. But chasing after the streaming service model seems a dead end too. Probably not helping is how bad and cliche classic rock radio programming is. Few/no deep cuts, old concerts, etc. I grew up with.

If anyone is a teacher with Daiso nearby, they have a 10% off coupon to stock up on classroom stuff if you sign up for their emails. Not a teacher so it's really useful to me and I already paid full price for my school crap

Because marriage is fun and supportive!

B.@missxbri.bsky.social · 4d ago

Marriage seems mean and miserable online because the truth is it’s so many people married to people they don’t like and don’t wanna be married to. It’s not a marriage issue, it’s a people picking poorly issue.

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Rosina O@techysaavy.bsky.social · 4d ago

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I stand on this!

Of course I go to a comic con and find the record spot inside. $5 for this gem.

🗣BECAUSE MAYORAL POWER IS NOT THE SAME ACROSS ALL 50 STATES

PutOutToPasTURE@putoutopasure.bsky.social · 5d ago

WTF? How come this johnny come lately, this upstart, this newby, is GETTING SHIT DONE and no one else has managed to get past the puppet theatre?

Backpack. Backpack.

Dora the Explorer & Boots Dance

Alt: Dora the Explorer & Boots Dances

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aliv504.blacksky.app@aliv504.blacksky.app · 4d ago

Quick question for my Skyline do yall call it a backpack, book sack, book bag? I’m volunteering at a “Free Backpack” giveaway and I realized half of us are calling them book sacks and the other half are saying backpacks.

If you only think he’s ruined a decade, you are gravely mistaken.

Kaitlin Kal Lee🤍@kaitlinkallee.bsky.social · 5d ago

Trump has literally ruined a decade of American life.

MORNING DOLLS! If you are looking for a fly ass Black Woman owned vintage market with a focus in home decor: www.museandkin.com

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I bought my mom a fill-in-the-blank grandma prompt book. She started it today… I’m today years old learning that the cost of her birth was $15! She ain’t eem done with the first page & I’ve learned 6 facts about her! Great buy & I can’t wait for my nephews to read it later in life!

Will Ferrell's Evil Boss Enthusiasm

Alt: Will Ferrell's Evil Boss Enthusiasm saying I love it

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"You are hereby placed on notice that litigation concerning the death of Nolan Wells is reasonably anticipated," a letter to Warren Hudson ‘s stepmom, Ashlee Cole, reads. "Accordingly, you have an immediate legal duty to preserve…(relevant) materials” www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/l... #BlackskyNews

Litigation expected from family of Nolan Wells as attorneys outline next steps in investigation

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is MPB. Mississippi is Our Mission. Get the latest news on Tate Reeves, the Election and updates on Television, Radio and Online

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Britney Spears albums that are older than ICE: ...Baby One More Time Oops!... I Did It Again Britney Britney’s fourth album, In the Zone, was released the same year that ICE was formed.

Forget the scoreboard in DC. The chokepoint is in Austin.

The Office That Matters More Than The Senate Seat

Forget the scoreboard in DC. The chokepoint is in Austin.

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I truly understand this. I could never date someone who supports Trump and MAGA. Well done, Ma'am.

I don't even wanna know

J'obtiens tout ce que je veux parce que je l'attire@neau.blacksky.app · 5d ago

Just saw a video of a man sucking on a bloated frog…. It’s my fault for having a phone and access to the world.

It’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek! Breastfeeding provides the perfect nutrition for babies and a healthy beginning - with benefits that last for life. From maternity leave to trained counsellors, let’s ensure every mum gets the #breastfeeding support she needs! https://bit.ly/4wyTpzy

They don't have to vaccinate you to kill you, baby. You smoke drugs outta USB sticks.

Suddenly the corporate & academic worlds knew how implement accommodations (and quickly). Personal and environmental hygiene standards were high. And the govt understood a basic, universal income.

My unvaccinated brother died of COVID in 2021. I was about a year and a half into my epidemiology career. Healthcare staff did absolutely everything they could but they cannot cure ignorance. They cannot cure an anti-science belief and culture. Thats YOUR responsibility. Not Dr. Fauci’s.

Gurlllllllllllllllll ……………………

I Was Rooting For You! We Were All Rooting For You! - America'S Next Top Model

ALT: I Was Rooting For You! We Were All Rooting For You! - America'S Next Top Model

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Dr. Connichameleon@connichameleon.bsky.social · 5d ago

oh wow people.com/brittney-gri...