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Seven Deadly Sins II:
(orig) Anger Vanity Envy Greed Lust Sloth Gluttony
(added) Cowardice Indifference Ignorance Hypocrisy
(orig) Anger Vanity Envy Greed Lust Sloth Gluttony
(added) Cowardice Indifference Ignorance Hypocrisy
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UnitedHealth is the nation’s largest health insurance conglomerate.
ProPublica obtained what is effectively the company’s internal playbook for limiting and cutting therapy costs.
Here’s what we found.
(Published Nov. 2024)
ProPublica obtained what is effectively the company’s internal playbook for limiting and cutting therapy costs.
Here’s what we found.
(Published Nov. 2024)
How UnitedHealth’s Playbook for Limiting Mental Health Coverage Puts Countless Americans’ Treatment at Risk
United used an algorithm system to identify patients who it determined were getting too much therapy and then limited coverage. It was deemed illegal in three states, but similar practices persist due...
www.propublica.org
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
UnitedHealth is the nation’s largest health insurance conglomerate.
ProPublica obtained what is effectively the company’s internal playbook for limiting and cutting therapy costs.
Here’s what we found.
(Published Nov. 2024)
ProPublica obtained what is effectively the company’s internal playbook for limiting and cutting therapy costs.
Here’s what we found.
(Published Nov. 2024)
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🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration escalated its effort to punish a sitting U.S. senator for protected political speech Monday, formally converting the Pentagon’s review of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) into an official Command Investigation under military law. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump Admin Intensifies Military Probe Against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, Launches Command Investigation
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:12 AM
🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration escalated its effort to punish a sitting U.S. senator for protected political speech Monday, formally converting the Pentagon’s review of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) into an official Command Investigation under military law. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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The White House spread tonight as Americans continue to struggle with high grocery prices
December 16, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The White House spread tonight as Americans continue to struggle with high grocery prices
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A reminder: there are no trade deals. Any “deal” made during this administration is subject to sudden changes and new demands, depending on whims and moods. There are no deals.
US suspends technology deal with the UK on.ft.com/4j2CiAm
US suspends technology deal with the UK
Washington pushes for concessions from London on the broader trade relationship
on.ft.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:58 AM
A reminder: there are no trade deals. Any “deal” made during this administration is subject to sudden changes and new demands, depending on whims and moods. There are no deals.
Maria shrivel has had enough of this president fb.watch/E0EdfEBUpD/?
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December 16, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Maria shrivel has had enough of this president fb.watch/E0EdfEBUpD/?
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Mel Brooks having to bury Rob Reiner is against all laws of nature and I’m not ok about it
December 15, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Mel Brooks having to bury Rob Reiner is against all laws of nature and I’m not ok about it
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Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
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Rob and Michelle Reiner wrote the preface to one of my dad's books about parenting kids with special needs.
They cared so deeply about kids and families and community.
They cared so deeply about kids and families and community.
December 15, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Rob and Michelle Reiner wrote the preface to one of my dad's books about parenting kids with special needs.
They cared so deeply about kids and families and community.
They cared so deeply about kids and families and community.
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Still think Trump/Russia is a “hoax”?
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
U.S. Flips History by Casting Europe—Not Russia—as Villain in New Security Policy
An annual strategy document, which has described threats from China to Russia, directs some of its harshest language at NATO allies.
www.wsj.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Still think Trump/Russia is a “hoax”?
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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Crimes against humanity.
"The small figures huddled together at Miami's airport carried backpacks, stuffed animals and suitcases. One wore a silver cross necklace. Families of the travelers – ages 3 to 15 – have been torn apart this year by Trump's deportation campaign..."
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
‘A sad, cruel moment’: 58 Florida children leaving US amid parent deportations
“The only losers are the children.”
www.miamiherald.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Crimes against humanity.
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Trainwreck? In October 2024, The Economist called Biden's economy "the envy of the world."
BARTIROMO: What are you expecting the president's economic message to be?
SEN. McCORMICK: I think the message is that we inherited a trainwreck from the Biden administration and we made a lot of progress
SEN. McCORMICK: I think the message is that we inherited a trainwreck from the Biden administration and we made a lot of progress
December 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Trainwreck? In October 2024, The Economist called Biden's economy "the envy of the world."
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16-year-old cancer patient Mikaela Naylon spent her final days lobbying Congress for the pediatric cancer research Give Kids a Chance Act.
Now, it could finally pass.
Watch this from @samsteindc.bsky.social now.
Now, it could finally pass.
Watch this from @samsteindc.bsky.social now.
December 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
16-year-old cancer patient Mikaela Naylon spent her final days lobbying Congress for the pediatric cancer research Give Kids a Chance Act.
Now, it could finally pass.
Watch this from @samsteindc.bsky.social now.
Now, it could finally pass.
Watch this from @samsteindc.bsky.social now.
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I told my boss I needed a raise, I said that 3 other companies were after me.
Boss: Which ones?
I said, the electric, gas, and water.
Boss: Which ones?
I said, the electric, gas, and water.
December 6, 2025 at 5:31 AM
I told my boss I needed a raise, I said that 3 other companies were after me.
Boss: Which ones?
I said, the electric, gas, and water.
Boss: Which ones?
I said, the electric, gas, and water.
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WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN
December 6, 2025 at 4:16 AM
WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN
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Indiana state house Republicans just approved a new 9-0 gerrymandered map ousting two US House Democrats, giving Republicans 100% of seats in state where Trump got 58% of vote
December 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Indiana state house Republicans just approved a new 9-0 gerrymandered map ousting two US House Democrats, giving Republicans 100% of seats in state where Trump got 58% of vote
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What are you waiting for? 😳👇
December 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
What are you waiting for? 😳👇
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🔥 WATCH — @aoc.bsky.social : “Tennessee is ready to elect @aftynbehn.bsky.social. Miracles can happen… to run in an R+22 seat takes a very special kind of person with a very special kind of guts.” #TN7
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
🔥 WATCH — @aoc.bsky.social : “Tennessee is ready to elect @aftynbehn.bsky.social. Miracles can happen… to run in an R+22 seat takes a very special kind of person with a very special kind of guts.” #TN7
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
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The popular members-only retailer has said about one-third of its sales are on imported goods.
Costco Sues Trump Administration, Demands Refund On Tariffs
The popular members-only retailer has said about one-third of its sales are on imported goods.
www.huffpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The popular members-only retailer has said about one-third of its sales are on imported goods.
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NEW: Another purge of immigration judges just happened, this time in New York City. This latest purge includes one of the smartest people I know, an immigration judge who dutifully served on the bench for 10 years. She was unceremoniously fired in violation of civil service laws.
Trump Administration Fires 8 Immigration Judges in New York
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
NEW: Another purge of immigration judges just happened, this time in New York City. This latest purge includes one of the smartest people I know, an immigration judge who dutifully served on the bench for 10 years. She was unceremoniously fired in violation of civil service laws.
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Wow. Mark Kelly’s Devastating Takedown of Trump.
December 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Wow. Mark Kelly’s Devastating Takedown of Trump.
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The White House said Monday that President Donald Trump's signed his latest commutation in reaction to a "weaponization of justice" by the Biden administration.
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The White House said Monday that President Donald Trump's signed his latest commutation in reaction to a "weaponization of justice" by the Biden administration.
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Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) speaks on the legality, and military and moral aspects of the September 2 boat strikes.
@markhertling.bsky.social
@markhertling.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) speaks on the legality, and military and moral aspects of the September 2 boat strikes.
@markhertling.bsky.social
@markhertling.bsky.social