Mary Carol
@marycarol.bsky.social
Fan of stuff. History nerd. WNBA fan.
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the most "I can't believe this is legal" thing in football
LOL. Iowa state players grabbed the Iowa punt returner to force him to touch the ball. 😂
September 13, 2026 at 1:46 AM
the most "I can't believe this is legal" thing in football
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BREAKING: Gloria Steinem, the potent voice of the U.S. women’s movement and a co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92.
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died
Gloria Steinem, the most visible symbol and potent voice of the U.S. women's movement in the '60s and '70s and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for the rest of her life, has died at 92.
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September 3, 2026 at 10:29 AM
BREAKING: Gloria Steinem, the potent voice of the U.S. women’s movement and a co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92.
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BREAKING NEWS: Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her singular performing career spanned seven decades and only grew in prominence over all of that time.
Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80
The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.
n.pr
August 25, 2026 at 6:21 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her singular performing career spanned seven decades and only grew in prominence over all of that time.
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Public health nurses have been pulled from other duties in Washtenaw County, MI, to call hundreds of people sick with cyclosporiasis, and try to help them remember everything they ate in recent days. n.pr/45EhJnK
Nurses chase Cyclospora using grocery receipts, food apps and detailed interviews
Public health nurses have been pulled from other duties in Washtenaw County, MI, to call hundreds of people sick with cyclosporiasis, and try to help them remember everything they ate in recent days.
n.pr
August 1, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Public health nurses have been pulled from other duties in Washtenaw County, MI, to call hundreds of people sick with cyclosporiasis, and try to help them remember everything they ate in recent days. n.pr/45EhJnK
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Glen Hansard, the Irish singer who won an Oscar for the musical movie Once and the led the bands The Frames and The Swell Season, died on Wednesday. He died following a motorcycle crash in Dublin. n.pr/44R2Yhg
Glen Hansard, Irish songwriter and 'Once' star, dies at 56
Glen Hansard, the Irish singer who won an Oscar for the musical movie Once and the led the bands The Frames and The Swell Season, died on Wednesday. He died following a motorcycle crash in Dublin.
n.pr
July 29, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Glen Hansard, the Irish singer who won an Oscar for the musical movie Once and the led the bands The Frames and The Swell Season, died on Wednesday. He died following a motorcycle crash in Dublin. n.pr/44R2Yhg
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Gift link for a story of two men whose lives were blessings.
Jayson Conner, 48, and Jeffrey Newman, 58, Die; Gave Thousands of Backpacks to Those in Need (Gift Article)
The couple, who died within a few days of each other, provided needed supplies, like socks and wet wipes, to people living on New York City’s streets.
www.nytimes.com
July 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Gift link for a story of two men whose lives were blessings.
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We asked our audience to share their favorite go-to recipes for leftovers. Here are seven dishes — like stuffed peppers and a biryani casserole — that can help you use up all your fridge scraps. n.pr/4p88JjU
Hate food waste? 7 creative ways to turn your leftovers into a new meal
We asked our audience to share their favorite go-to recipes for leftovers. Here are seven dishes — like stuffed peppers and a biryani casserole — that can help you use up all your fridge scraps.
n.pr
July 6, 2026 at 10:39 AM
We asked our audience to share their favorite go-to recipes for leftovers. Here are seven dishes — like stuffed peppers and a biryani casserole — that can help you use up all your fridge scraps. n.pr/4p88JjU
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I don't often post sponsorship PR unless it's very cool and this I thought was:
Coors Light Canada is partnering with @tempobasketball.bsky.social on a Coors Light "Tall Girl" can.
Available for sale in July at Tempo games held at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Coors Light Canada is partnering with @tempobasketball.bsky.social on a Coors Light "Tall Girl" can.
Available for sale in July at Tempo games held at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
June 23, 2026 at 6:41 PM
I don't often post sponsorship PR unless it's very cool and this I thought was:
Coors Light Canada is partnering with @tempobasketball.bsky.social on a Coors Light "Tall Girl" can.
Available for sale in July at Tempo games held at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Coors Light Canada is partnering with @tempobasketball.bsky.social on a Coors Light "Tall Girl" can.
Available for sale in July at Tempo games held at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
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This is worth watching.
This was the WNBA’s 30th Anniversary Game.
And a great call by Ryan Ruocco
This was the WNBA’s 30th Anniversary Game.
And a great call by Ryan Ruocco
June 22, 2026 at 2:25 AM
This is worth watching.
This was the WNBA’s 30th Anniversary Game.
And a great call by Ryan Ruocco
This was the WNBA’s 30th Anniversary Game.
And a great call by Ryan Ruocco
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The WNBA commemorates Juneteenth by honoring the history and heritage of the Black community. Today, and every day, we honor the values of freedom, family and tradition.
June 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The WNBA commemorates Juneteenth by honoring the history and heritage of the Black community. Today, and every day, we honor the values of freedom, family and tradition.
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When World War I broke out, Edith Wharton's initial response was less as a storyteller in search of material than as a citizen and intrepid witness. But Wharton eventually channeled her observations and experiences into fiction. Now, a rare Edith Wharton short story has been published.
A rare Edith Wharton story is unearthed about the gap between everyday life and the horrors of WWI
A rare Edith Wharton short story has just been published. It appears in the new issue of The Strand Magazine.
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June 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
When World War I broke out, Edith Wharton's initial response was less as a storyteller in search of material than as a citizen and intrepid witness. But Wharton eventually channeled her observations and experiences into fiction. Now, a rare Edith Wharton short story has been published.
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I always want to root for young WNBA players and see them succeed and fulfill their promise, just not against my team. Commit all the fouls, Cam. Lets rack up some turnovers.
May 10, 2026 at 11:46 PM
I always want to root for young WNBA players and see them succeed and fulfill their promise, just not against my team. Commit all the fouls, Cam. Lets rack up some turnovers.
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IT'S TIME. ⏰
Regular season action tips TONIGHT with a three-game slate to open Season 30 starting at 7:30pm/ET!
#WNBATipOff presented by @carmax.com
Regular season action tips TONIGHT with a three-game slate to open Season 30 starting at 7:30pm/ET!
#WNBATipOff presented by @carmax.com
May 8, 2026 at 9:12 PM
IT'S TIME. ⏰
Regular season action tips TONIGHT with a three-game slate to open Season 30 starting at 7:30pm/ET!
#WNBATipOff presented by @carmax.com
Regular season action tips TONIGHT with a three-game slate to open Season 30 starting at 7:30pm/ET!
#WNBATipOff presented by @carmax.com
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Gauntlet laid, history made. First never fades.
First-ever tip-off tonight at 7:30pm ET.
Opening Night presented by CIBC
First-ever tip-off tonight at 7:30pm ET.
Opening Night presented by CIBC
May 8, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Gauntlet laid, history made. First never fades.
First-ever tip-off tonight at 7:30pm ET.
Opening Night presented by CIBC
First-ever tip-off tonight at 7:30pm ET.
Opening Night presented by CIBC
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If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be time: Route 66 turns 100 this year. Explore the restored diners, kitschy landmarks and eight states that defined the quintessential American road trip.
Route 66 at 100: America's Main Street then and now
Trace the journey of Route 66. Explore the restored diners, kitschy landmarks and eight states that defined the quintessential American road trip.
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April 8, 2026 at 9:45 AM
If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be time: Route 66 turns 100 this year. Explore the restored diners, kitschy landmarks and eight states that defined the quintessential American road trip.
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One last routine for the Bruins girlies
April 5, 2026 at 10:32 PM
One last routine for the Bruins girlies
So many people have stayed for the trophy presentation. All kinds of fans from all the teams.
April 5, 2026 at 9:57 PM
So many people have stayed for the trophy presentation. All kinds of fans from all the teams.
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UCLA women's basketball are national champions, 79-51 over South Carolina
April 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM
UCLA women's basketball are national champions, 79-51 over South Carolina
Major booing from the crowd every time they showed Geno Auriemna’s face during the national championship montage where they showed all of the champion teams. And it was clearly his face, and not the team members that were producing the boos. #wff.
April 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Major booing from the crowd every time they showed Geno Auriemna’s face during the national championship montage where they showed all of the champion teams. And it was clearly his face, and not the team members that were producing the boos. #wff.
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Scenes on the way in to todays national title game
April 5, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Scenes on the way in to todays national title game
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A brand-new poem with a ridiculously long title — “Flipping Back and Forth Between the #Artemis II Launch Live Stream and the Live Stream of the Supreme Court Hearing Arguments Regarding #Birthright Citizenship” — just published at @newversenews.bsky.social
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FLIPPING BACK AND FORTH
The New Verse News presents politically progressive poetry on current events and topical issues.
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April 3, 2026 at 10:38 PM
A brand-new poem with a ridiculously long title — “Flipping Back and Forth Between the #Artemis II Launch Live Stream and the Live Stream of the Supreme Court Hearing Arguments Regarding #Birthright Citizenship” — just published at @newversenews.bsky.social
newversenews.blogspot.com/2026/04/flip...
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Bucket. List. #phoenix #womensfinalfour
April 3, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Bucket. List. #phoenix #womensfinalfour