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The revolution will not be televised. Gen X Progressive AF. 13B Army veteran. Chickens coming home to roost never made me sad Malcom X.
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There's a tradition that never gets old: our ex-orphans returning home after giving birth, just to share the joy with the Keepers who raised them. This time of year is full of these reunions - mothers bringing their wild-born babies back to say hello. That's what your support creates. 🐘💚
November 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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The formula we use to feed orphaned rhinos is tailored specifically to their nutritional needs – and different from what we give orphan elephants. We've successfully hand-raised 20 rhinos to date – this critically endangered youngster is Chamboi (filmed in 2024). Meet him: swt.bio/chamboi
November 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Naipoki’s new baby is a special milestone for us: He is the 80th known calf born to an orphan we rescued, raised, and reintegrated back into the wild. This new generation is helping to secure a future for Kenya's elephants - one baby at a time. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...
November 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Americans are paying 11% more for electricity than they were at the beginning on this year.

And these rising electricity prices means more people are unable to pay, so more people are getting their power shutoff.

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
More Americans are getting their power shut off, as unpaid bills pile up
Average electricity costs have risen 11 percent since January, more than three times the rate of inflation.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Newborn rhinos are extremely vulnerable. They need to be shielded from even the slightest chill, hence Chamboi's woollen, cherry red blanket. It was such a favourite when he first came into our care, that he flatly refused to wear anything else! Meet the rhinos currently in our care: t.co/CvOTGiQk8X
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Wage growth among all workers is declining significantly, with low-wage workers hit especially hard.

www.ft.com/content/cfa6...
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Campbell Soup Company has now placed the executive who reportedly mocked its "poor" customers and said the company's meat "came from a 3D printer" on leave.
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Texas has become a major data center hub, and these projects could increase the risk of blackouts in the winter when the Texas grid is already strained.
Texas data center expansion raises blackout risk during extreme winter weather
Texas' supply and demand balance can become tight during winter and potentially fall into deficit as data center demand grows.
www.cnbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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We can hardly believe it: less than 12 hours after Nasalot introduced her new baby to us on Saturday, Mutara came calling with a brand new baby boy! We named him Mango.

We rescued Mutara back in 2009. Her eldest son, the spectacularly spoiled Mambo, now gets to experience big brother life!
November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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The EPA has approved two new pesticides with "forever chemicals" that will be used on food.

The agency has also announced plans for four additional approvals.

The approved pesticides will be used on vegetables such as romaine lettuce, broccoli and potatoes.
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Newly unsealed internal communications from Meta reveal senior staff saying Instagram is a drug and "We’re basically pushers."

The new court filing reveals Meta staff allegedly worked for years to obscure the social media platform’s potential dangers from parents and children.
November 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Rick Pitino: "I'm a wealthy man today at 73 because of my players. I entered the Hall of Fame because my players put me there. So I'm excited that they can get some wealth. And I would say probably 50, 60% of my players give most of their money to their families."
November 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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November 24, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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This is exactly what the oligarchs want you to think.
November 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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It’s a girl! Yesterday, 25-year-old Nasalot returned to Ithumba with her family — which included a notable new addition! Nala, as we named her, is Nasalot’s first daughter. We have no doubt Nala will be able to hold her own among big brothers Nusu and Noah.
November 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Lol every MAGA account on twitter is from a Bangladeshi bot farm we really got psyoped into fascism
November 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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When newly rescued calves arrive at our Nursery, they might be grieving, or arrive in a state of dehydration or starvation. Your support provides the specialist milk formula for night feeds, the warm blankets that comfort them, the Keepers who sit vigil through those first difficult nights.
November 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Being this cute is tiring work! Newborn baby Nsimba settled down for an impromptu calfnap, with 360-degree supervision from his mother and a surplus of nannies. Read about our latest grandbaby — a birth announcement-turned-kidnapping for the books! Full story here: t.co/fh1zSFQVc1
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Welcome to the world, Mica – our newest Voi grandson! Mweya led her ex-orphan herd back to the stockades after an eight-month absence, with great pomp and ceremony. The reason for all the fanfare? Mbirikani had given birth to a beautiful little boy!

Read Mica's full debut story: t.co/GWT05guvHR
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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A new report shows that more than 40% of New York City families can't afford their food costs.

The Poverty Tracker Report also shows that one in three adults in New York City doesn't have enough money for food.

robinhood.org/wp-content/u...
November 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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We're proud to endorse Darializa Avila Chevalier for Congress in #NY13!

If we want to defeat the NY political machine's stranglehold on NYC & DC, we need a working-class champion who can’t be bought by billionaire donors or corporate PACs, and that's @darializaforny.bsky.social

Let's win.
November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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POV: Lunchtime with our Voi orphan herd, featuring Baraka. With a helping hand from Keeper Walter, she finishes her milk in record time! You might notice Baraka’s distinctively scarred ears - reminders of the poacher’s snare she survived before she was rescued.

Learn more: swt.bio/baraka
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Losoito – absolutely covered, utterly satisfied, and completely unbothered by the fact he's now 90% mud, 10% elephant! Every inch is coated in that glorious Tsavo mud – protection from sun, parasites, and insects all in one satisfying layer. Mission accomplished: maximum mud coverage achieved!
November 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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This marked the moment Chamboi met his SWT family - and took his first helicopter flight. We rescued this tiny newborn after he was found completely alone at the height of a drought. That was back in 2023. Despite his tough start to life, Chamboi is now thriving: swt.bio/chamboi
November 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM