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John A. Carlos II

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I'm a freelance photojournalist, based South Carolina for AP News, Greenville News, Post & Courier, Lexington Chronicle & more. DM to hire for assignments. www.jac2photo.com

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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

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Who are the Artemis II crew? Nasa’s moon astronauts want to be forgotten

Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen have gone into quarantine before a mission that is not without risks β€” but could pave the way for humans on Mars

27.01.2026 19:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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BREAKING US Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar was targeted during a speech late Tuesday by a man who sprayed an unidentified liquid at her from a syringe before being tackled by security guards, according to an AFP journalist at the scene

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Verge headline: It doesn't matter if Alex Pretty had a gun
by Sarah Jeong

Photo by Steven Garcia depicts several masked law enforcement agents soaked in red light at night

Verge headline: It doesn't matter if Alex Pretty had a gun by Sarah Jeong Photo by Steven Garcia depicts several masked law enforcement agents soaked in red light at night

"Why is it so normal for law enforcement β€” those who are supposed to be keepers of law and order β€” to kill Americans? And why is the only question at the end of the day how much their victims deserved to die?"

Read more from @sarahjeong.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/policy/86745...

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Weird, I’ve taken pictures of people bringing firearms, loaded with multiple magazines to protests outside Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s home and the Minnesota State Capitol.

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*coughs* Kyle Rittenhouse

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Kash Patel: "You cannot bring a firearm, loaded, with multiple magazines to any sort of protest that you want. It's that simple. You don't have a right to break the law." (Pretti was carrying a gun legally.)

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β€œHistory doesn't repeat itself, but It often Rhymes” – Mark Twain

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Meet the Alaska Student Arrested for Eating an AI Art Exhibit A conversation with Graham Granger, whose combination of protest and performance art spread beyond campus. β€œAI chews up and spits out art made by other people.”

Not all heroes wear capes... & he’s the only one that created art β€œAI chews up & spits out art made by other people,” said Graham Granger, a U of Alaska, Fairbanks student who was arrested for eating AI generated art, an act he called both protest & performance artβ€œ www.thenation.com/article/soci...

24.01.2026 03:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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Bishopville, SC, celebrated its 4th annual festival this past weekend, honoring the local legend, the Lizard Man. Bishopville was filled with children playing with bubbles and vendors showcasing Lizard Man-themed art and food. The event brought the legend to life for everyone. More at πŸ”— below ⬇️

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One of the very few times I agree with Mike Pence.

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For the first time in 76 years, Batesburg-Leesville is state champs again.
The Panthers beat Philip Simmons 8-5 at Founders Park to win the Class 2A baseball titleβ€”their first since 1949.
After dropping Game 1, they rallied to take the next two and cap a 19-6-1 season in style.

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πŸ† Back-to-back champs! Gray Collegiate clinches its 2nd straight state title & first at 4A with a 5-2 win over York. HRs from Maddox Long, Kaley Anderson, & Aspen Boulware sealed the victory, while Makenzie Sease secured the win in relief. πŸ“·: Lexington Chronicle πŸ“: Jacob Phillips #SCHSL #StateChamps

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@oceansideglax takes down @bishopenglandhighschool 12-8 to claim the @schslsports 4A girls lacrosse state championship Friday night under the lights. Congrats to the champs!

#LacrosseChampionship #HighSchoolLax #SouthCarolinaSports #StateChamps #OceansideCollegiate #BishopEngland #girlslacrosse

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Welcome to the modern era of intellectual property theft.

Is it coming for you next?

08.04.2025 20:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome series!

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Awesome series!

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Flags to be raised for Trump's inauguration, despite half-staff order for Carter's death The president-elect had expressed concern that Democrats seemed happy to see the flag lowered during the inauguration ceremony despite the tradition of lowering flags after a president's death.

β€œTrump's demand marks a departure with tradition. When President Nixon was inaugurated in 1973, the flags at the Capitol building were flown at half-staff in honor of former President Harry Truman, who died on Dec. 26.” - Reporting by Alana Wise @npr.org

www.npr.org/2025/01/15/g...

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sometimes a picture (or magazine cover) is all you need

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No. 5 Alabama cruised to an 88-68 win over South Carolina, led by Mark Sears’ 22 points. Jacobi Wright led the Gamecocks with 20, but they hit just 3-of-14 from deep. Alabama made 8-of-19 from beyond the arc and shot 55% overall. β€œBring your best every night,” Sears said.

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Hear me out…

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Remembering Constantine Manos (1934–2025) | Magnum Photos Magnum Photos

Godspeed Constantine Manos

www.magnumphotos.com/newsroom/rem...

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That’s some bad graphic design…

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Irmo’s 40-year football state title bid ended in a 34-31 loss to Northwestern in the 5A Division II title game. Matthew Fish’s 27-yard field goal sealed the victory. A.J. Brand led Irmo with 319 yards and 4 TDs, while Donovan Murph caught 2 TDs, including the game-tying score.

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Quarterback Aiden Manavian guided Oceanside Collegiate Academy to a 35-17 win over Belton-Honea Path, claiming the Class AAA state championship at Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg. The victory secured the Landsharks’ second straight title after winning the Class AA championship last year.

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In a 4A title rematch, Westside fell 42-41 to South Florence after a failed 2pt. attempt with under two minutes left. Cutter Woods threw 6 TDs, including a 50 yarder to Chamarryus Bomar late, but the Bruins held on, ending the Rams’ hopes for back-to-back titles and their 29-game winning streak.

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The Silver Foxes secured their 3rd consecutive 5A state title and 8th in 9 years with a 35-21 victory over Summerville. QB Ethan Offing threw for 252 yards and 2 TDs, while WR Boykin Bickley had 7 catches for 149 yards and 2 scores. Head coach Tom Knotts, now with 16 career championships.

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Abbeville > Cross, photos from the Class 1A South Carolina High School Football State Championship in Orangeburg.

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