Aug 5, 1976 NYT Two more deaths were recorded here today as public health officials pressed their laboratory search for an unidentified organism they believe responsible for the deaths of 22 people so far who were associated with a convention in Philadelphia. www.nytimes.com/1976/08/05/a...

Mystery Disease Search Is Pressed as 2 More Die (Published 1976)

Death toll rises to 22; med researchers press efforts to determine cause; rule out most bacteria and water and food contaminants; suggest most likely cause is virus, fungus or other toxic substance; s...

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Answering the call beyond California. CAL FIRE personnel and resources are supporting wildfire response efforts in Oregon and Washington, working alongside local, state, tribal, and federal partners. Mutual aid strengthens every response and helps protect communities across state lines.

Aug 11, 1945 #WWII US replies to Japan's surrender offer. The Invasion of Japan is cancelled. Gen. Douglas MacArthur is made Supreme Allied Commander to accept Japan's surrender and occupation. MacArthur selects Uncle Bill and the 11th Airborne Division to lead American occupation forces.

I was standing at Ground Zero thirty-six years ago.

井原憲吾@ihara-saikaku.bsky.social · 10h ago

@sonofsandor.bsky.social Good morning. Mihara City, Hiroshima is clear weather. Today, "In Japan during World War II, U.S. forces dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima—marking the first combat use of a nuclear weapon (1945).” AI-powered colorization. #What_day_is_it? www.nnh.to/08/06.html

What will be the consequences of Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses? One Russian paper today: “Russian enterprises will face a deterioration in financial performance due to rising logistics costs & damage to warehouse infrastructure.” #ReadingRussia

Russia's platform economy "threatened" by Ukrainian drone strikes, warns Russian paper.

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🌊 Nearly 90 California lawmakers have sent a clear message: No new offshore drilling and continued strong protection for California’s iconic coast! 🧵

Yep. Earlier this year I was interviewed by Sharyn Alfonsi of 60 Minutes about my Epstein investigation. Subsequently, CBS pulled the segment and fired the reporter. The MAGA buyout of media is aiding the Trump administration’s Epstein cover up.

The New Republic@newrepublic.com · yesterday

Banks permitted millions in suspicious transactions tied to Epstein—and former 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi had the story months ago. But the report would never air. trib.al/ZShZlIS

We are deploying 20 @calfire.bsky.social engines and 4 specialized rescue teams to help battle the devastating wildfires in Oregon and Washington. As we answer the call, California remains fully prepared to protect communities at home. When our neighbors need help, we show up.

Some of the most expensive property in the US.

Sierra Sun@sierrasunnews.bsky.social · yesterday

After multiple attempts of tree poisoning were discovered at Burnt Cedar Beach, the Incline Village Improvement District is working with environmental specialists to assess and mitigate the effects on the trees and surrounding soil.

Shut them down!

FOX 12 Oregon@fox12oregon.bsky.social · yesterday

Oregon senators warn prediction markets allowing betting on wildfires could incentivize arson https://www.kptv.com/2026/08/04/oregon-senators-warn-prediction-markets-allowing-betting-wildfires-could-incentivize-arson/ 

Her son Sean Hepburn detail Hepburn’s experiences living in the Netherlands as a teenager during WWII. In Amsterdam in 1946, a then-17-year-old Hepburn was offered to read the first draft of a book called The Secret Annex by Anne Frank. ew.com/audrey-hepbu...

Audrey Hepburn turned down this role over trauma from surviving World War II

Audrey Hepburn turned down the role of Anne Frank due to trauma from personal experience in World War II.

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A Coulson Air Tanker currently based out of the Medford, Oregon Airport. A short distance from my childhood home.

CAL FIRE@calfire.bsky.social · 2d ago

Avoid activities that could create a spark. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 2 p.m. Monday through 9 p.m. Tuesday for Southern Oregon and portions of Del Norte and Siskiyou counties. Gusty winds up to 25 mph are expected, with shifting wind directions.

The Ghost Fleet of Fu-Go: When Japan attacked Canada in WWII Whitney Hodgins is a Master of Arts student at Athabasca University focusing on Heritage and Social History. Picture this: You are tending to your field as a farmer when all of a sudden you see a shadow on the ground approach you in the…

The Ghost Fleet of Fu-Go: When Japan attacked Canada in WWII

Whitney Hodgins is a Master of Arts student at Athabasca University focusing on Heritage and Social History. Picture this: You are tending to your field as a farmer when all of a sudden you see a shadow on the ground approach you in the distance. When you look up into the sky, you see this round dark orb blocking out the sun with a weird looking shaped item floating beneath it on strings. It is approaching the ground… then you realize it is approaching you! You back up and then turn to run as fast as you can away from it.

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The US Department of the Interior has issued a new interpretation of what constitutes harm under the Endangered Species Act, removing habitat destruction from the definition. It marks the most sweeping rollback of the 1973 law yet, and the change is set to take effect in September.

Active NorCal@activenorcal.bsky.social · 2d ago

For half a century, destroying an endangered species’ habitat legally counted as harming the species itself. As of this summer, it doesn’t. Read more: https://www.activenorcal.com/what-the-endangered-species-act-rollback-means-for-northern-californias-salmon-owls-and-shrimp/

What are this morning’s Russian papers saying about Saturday’s restaurant bombing in Moscow? Almost nothing. #ReadingRussia

Russian newspapers barely mention the Moscow restaurant bombing

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Welcome home. CAL FIRE personnel and equipment are returning from Oregon after supporting wildfire response efforts through the Northwest Compact. CAL FIRE is proud to help our neighbors and look forward to continuing that support.

Visited the Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB. Got to see the shuttle simulator that I spent thousands of hours in. One of the best aviation museums in the world. No surprise since Ohio is the birthplace of the Wright Brothers, John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, and Jim Lovell.

Iran had given the highest priority to “prestige” weapons systems such as the F‐14 jet fighter. Iran is now considering purchasing additional sophisticated systems such as the F‐16 and F‐18. Even without these, the report concluded, “Iran is already the dominant military power in the Persian Gulf.”

Son of Sandor @sonofsandor.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Their loss would close the book on a decades-long saga that saw their unprecedented sale in the 1970s to a Middle Eastern ally, a move that only a few years later would land them in the hands of a virulently anti-US regime. www.npr.org/2026/03/24/n...

Can I sue Elon if he damages my part of the Moon? 🌜 www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna4137710

Could lunar real estate spark a future war?

<font size="1">From Space.com: The pronouncements are bold. The revenue is real. And a lunar land grab — however dubious it may be — is well under way. </font></p>

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FOX 12 Oregon@fox12oregon.bsky.social · 3d ago

A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon

All of California is rooting for Jackie's speedy recovery. Hoping to see this courageous bald eagle back with her family and on the Friends of Big Bear Valley cam again soon. abc7.com/live-updates...

Live updates: Big Bear bald eagle Jackie shows improvement after weekend setback

Big Bear bald eagle Jackie remains stable but critical as she is treated in intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center, vet teams shared in an update on Monday.

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Doris Day also appeared in the first music video "Soundies" The Panoram "movie jukebox" was manufactured by the Mills Novelty Company of Chicago. Each rear projection Panoram housed a 16mm RCA film projector, with eight soundies films threaded in an endless-loop arrangement youtu.be/ifyS5cuqENQ?...

Doris Day~ Once Over, Lightly~1941 Panoram Soundie. Accompanied by Jimmie Palmer w/Les Brown Orch.

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Turner Classic Movies@tcmtv.bsky.social · 4d ago

We kick off #SummerUndertheStars with one of the silver screen’s brightest, Doris Day. A true superstar, Day was adored by audiences and a talent equally at home in musicals, comedies and romantic thrillers. Scene from ROMANCE ON THE HIGH SEAS.

Dogs allowed! Animal hospital opens doors to Japan quake survivors and their pets reut.rs/4xfSC6I

Dogs allowed! Animal hospital opens doors to Japan quake survivors and their pets

When a powerful earthquake jolted southern Japan this week, rattling homes and knocking out water and electricity, Tomoko Takaoka bundled up her beloved ​fluffy dogs and went in search of a safe place to ‌stay.

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Their remains are rarely found on US soil because it wasn't a primary theater of war. But in Hawaii and Alaska, where military action took place during #WWII, there are more missing soldiers. DOD says there are currently around 120 unidentified soldiers in Alaska and over 1,900 in Hawaii.

NPR@npr.org · 5d ago

In June, the Department of Defense disinterred the remains of an unidentified WWII soldier who had been buried in Sitka, Alaska for decades. Now, they'll try to confirm who he is. n.pr/4fGd35C

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The Pentagon Papers: The Public's Right To Know - 1971 - Past Daily After Hours Reference Room

The Pentagon Papers And The Public's Right To Know - 1971 - The Supreme Court Decision to allow publication - Past Daily After Hours

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It's not uncommon to see people taking selfies with the lake while driving. 🤯

This Is Reno@thisisreno.bsky.social · 6d ago

What was once one of the most beautiful, isolated drives in Nevada is now among the most harrowing due to an endless stream of visitors and unfettered tourism development. Highway 28 winds along the east shore of Lake Tahoe. This narrow road rises to 50 feet above the Lake’s surface of 6,225 feet.

The Trump administration's plan for new offshore oil and gas drilling in federal waters is expected any day. If finalized, drilling could begin off the California coast next year. 📣 Take action! Contact your California representative and send your concerns to NOAA today: mbayaq.co/4fFiaV3

Densho opposes the recently announced plans to close National Archives facilities in Chicago and San Bruno. Densho Archives Director Caitlin Oiye Coon, who visited the San Bruno facility in California to scan and archive material, explains why.

HELLO WORLD, I'M ARI! 🐧 Meet our newest Magellanic penguin chick, hatched to Kate and Robbie, who were rescued and rehabbed after stranding in Brazil in 2010. Watch him grow on our penguin webcams or visit the June Keyes Penguin Habitat! pacific.to/webcams

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Walt Disney's "Der Fuehrer's Face" (1943) (4K) (((REMASTERED AUDIO )))

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Reuters@reuters.com · 6d ago

Disney-owned ABC said the Federal Communications Commission's threat to ‌revoke the network's broadcast licenses is part of an unprecedented campaign of intimidation over broadcast content the Trump administration dislikes reut.rs/4g0QCt8

July 29, 1976 NYT The Treasury Department is considering issuing a new smaller $1 coin primarily for use in vendine machines. In size and weight, the new coin would be between the 25-cent and 50‐cent coins. It probably would be thinner than either of those. www.nytimes.com/1976/07/29/a...

Smaller Dollar Coin Considered By Treasury for Vending Trade (Published 1976)

US Treas Dept expected to propose replacing current Eisenhower dollar with smaller $2 coin for use in vending machines (M)

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