Kristan Wiggins

National Real-Time Editor for @McClatchy by way of @jaxdotcom and @thealligator | Once a copy editor, always an annoyance to all your friends. | She/her

[The Alligator @TheAlligator]

In his 17-month stint as UF president, Ben Sasse more than tripled his office’s spending, directing millions in university funds into secretive consulting contracts and high-paying positions for his GOP allies.

https://t.co/hCiZDt8pOy

[Ted Bridis @tbridis]

Newsrooms increasingly must find ways to accurately, credibly cover political leaders who won't engage directly with reporters: Student newspaper @TheAlligator says University of Florida's new president @BenSasse is ghosting its journalists https://t.co/wfuNmy4EKd

[Spectrum News 13 @MyNews13]

#Breaking — A Spectrum News 13 reporter and photographer were shot at the scene of a homicide investigation. One has died, according to the sheriff. https://t.co/xMCKBfUlO1

[Emily Bloch @emdrums]

A man threatened to blow up California's Hollywood sign unless paid $10K. But he called Hollywood *Florida* Police, not LAPD.

As someone from FL's Hollywood, I can say they're about as similar as the Four Seasons hotel & Four Seasons Total Landscaping: https://t.co/4dYKt1xwzR

[Michael Thomas @curious_founder]

You know all those stories about residents and environmentalists blocking offshore wind farms?

Well, it turns out many of them are being funded by climate deniers and fossil-fuel companies.

Let's take a look at some of these groups and see what's going on here.

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[The Alligator @TheAlligator]

Help us #BeatGeorgia in our newsroom fundraising challenge against @redandblack! Please consider donating today to support independent student journalism.
https://t.co/uWb8i6lNLU

[Chicago Sun-Times @Suntimes]

At the Sun-Times, we believe everyone in the Chicago area should have access to the news, features and investigations we produce, regardless of their ability to pay.

That’s why, starting today, we're making all of our stories free to read online. 🧵 https://t.co/dZH43fUefj

[Pablo Valdivia @PabloValdivia]

On top of that bad “joke” the Great British Bake Off hosts have been getting dragged for, the “Mexico Week” episode was also riddled with bad Spanish, maracas, and a “fiesta” cake donning a mustache. My latest for @NPR https://t.co/FTHLqQanwO

[Chris Dolce @chrisdolcewx]

Sanibel Causeway before and after. #Ian

[Naples Daily News @ndn]

Hurricane Ian took a permanent place in Southwest Florida history Wednesday, with an agonizingly slow sweep through the region, leaving devastated families, ruined homes and uncertain futures. https://t.co/P2gBMCHoSV

[Las Vegas Review-Journal @reviewjournal]

BREAKING: Police arrest county official Robert Telles in connection to the stabbing death of Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German. https://t.co/JBmqvTQbnm

[Las Vegas Review-Journal @reviewjournal]

BREAKING: Authorities served a search warrant Wednesday morning in connection with the slaying of Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German, Las Vegas police said.

https://t.co/M6KyTqelKc

[Kristan Wiggins @KristanWiggins]

@stevetoase @premeesaurus You can find it here (it’s available online but can be tricky to find on the con website): https://t.co/WgEzn6HHS8

[Corey S. Powell @coreyspowell]

Twitter is full of "wonder science" accounts, many of them full of stolen images & misinformation. The recent viral tweet about the alleged void in space offers a good case study in how to spot the fakes. 1/5

[SCOTUSblog @SCOTUSblog]

The Supreme Court sharply curtails the authority of the EPA to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions that cause climate change. In a 6-3 ruling, the court sides with conservative states and fossil-fuel companies in adopting a narrow reading of the Clean Air Act.

[The Sacramento Bee @sacbee_news]

The two male flamingos, named Lance Bass and Freddie Mercury, have moved on from their relationship, zoo officials say. https://t.co/6Prz0UlRug

[Heather Vogell @hvogell]

Critics say the targeting of single-family rental homes by private equity and other corporate landlords has undermined homeownership and driven up rents.

The firms’ all-cash offers typically win over bids with mortgages.

A Congressional subcommittee has new findings:

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[Katherine J. Wu, Ph.D. @KatherineJWu]

What's with all these early-symptom negatives? Experts aren't totally sure—but whatever's going on, it needs more attention. We're likely getting some people into isolation too late... and having some leave too early.

https://t.co/sgn4IFdXX5