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💫 #Thrive w/humor 🪷
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OPINION: "Solving novel, complex problems will continue to befuddle AI, not only because there are many steps and unknowns, but also because AI lacks our spatial and emotional understanding of the world," Jennifer L. Steele writes.
Opinion | Kids Need Stronger Soft Skills in the Age of AI
Jennifer L. Steele writes that teachers still have tools to teach children soft skills even as artificial intelligence becomes more popular.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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From a statement from faith leaders at Broadview this morning:

"God does not bless cages. God does not sanction abductions. God demands freedom."
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Trump just told reporters on Air Force One that he hasn’t ruled out a pardon for Ghislane Maxwell
November 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Doug Jones won before & if you doubt he can do it again, you’re not paying attention to Alabama.

Tuberville has a record, but so does Jones.

If Jones jumps in, the contrast couldn’t be greater. A real Alabaman who prosecuted a KKK cold case vs Florida man who treats the state like rental property.
November 15, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It’s part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices are too high.
https://to.pbs.org/47YR6L4
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure rises over consumer prices
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It's part of a response to pressure from cons...
www.pbs.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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On Epstein, Trump says he’s allowed to order an investigation into Bill Clinton because he’s the “chief law enforcement agent” of the country
November 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Ruh roh
November 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Two powerhouse voices — Katie Phang and Michael Popok — come together with Democratic leaders to raise money for the Party at the BLUE BASH this Sunday in 1–5 PM. Tune in LIVE with the link below!

@mspopok.bsky.social @katiephang.bsky.social
LIVE: Michael Popok & Katie Phang LIVE in MIAMI
YouTube video by Legal AF
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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🚨| BREAKING: Epstein Itemized for Trump Biographer Some New Areas of Trump Corruption—Giving a Road Map to Investigators

1. Who funded Mar-a-Lago mortgage(s) (Epstein implies he and Russians did)
2. Hawaiian Tropic contests (implied sexual misconduct)
3. Trump Shuttle
4. Legality of His Inheritance
November 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
📲 Call your members of Congress — #Epstein Files vote is HUGE! @5calls.org makes it quick and easy!
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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NEWS: Donald Trump is now begging "Weak Republicans” to stop talking about Jeffrey Epstein as a vote to release the files nears, implying that it is affecting his ability to run the country. meidasnews.com/news/donald-...
November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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More than 30 years after his death, the work of Bob Ross continues to engage viewers. https://to.pbs.org/49Hzu96
Auction of Bob Ross paintings aims to fill funding gaps for public broadcasting
More than 30 years after his death, the work of artist and public television icon Bob Ross continues to engage audiences across the world. When Congress rescinded $1.1 billion allocated for public bro...
to.pbs.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Same town, new spot.

The “Best Friends Forever” statue of Trump and pedophile Jeffrey Epstein holding hands just reappeared in DC after federal authorities already tore it down twice. 🤣
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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“But this time, instead of firing up conspiracists, the unearthed communications met with a reaction on the right that was swift and uncharacteristically dismissive: Nothing to see here.”

READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/e...
The conspiracy crowd’s reaction to the Epstein emails? Yawn.
Far-right conspiracy theorists and influencers are a big reason the Epstein scandal hasn’t died. But the newly released emails about Trump haven’t impressed them.
www.msnbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave. n.pr/4oFYdPL
She criticized President Trump during the shutdown. Now she's been put on leave
Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave.
n.pr
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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These allegations are nonsense—just like the false ones against Schiff, James, and Cook. Spoiler alert: more bogus ones are coming next week.
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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The Puerto Rican superstar had never won any of the major prizes — album, song or record of the year — until last night. Other winners included Karol G and Alejandro Sanz. n.pr/3JYWhTo
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at 2025 Latin Grammys
The Puerto Rican superstar had never won any of the major prizes — album, song or record of the year — until last night. Other winners included Karol G and Alejandro Sanz.
n.pr
November 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Americans are feeling the strain of high prices, even as President Trump tries to tout "record highs" in the stock market. n.pr/4r0zbwg
Economic promises helped Trump get elected. Now he has an affordability problem
Americans are feeling the strain of high prices, even as President Trump tries to tout "record highs" in the stock market.
n.pr
November 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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President Trump apparently thinks it's time to throw a lavish party for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who will host a U.S.-Saudi investment summit the next day.

The Trump Organization is currently working on Trump Tower Jeddah and also has plans for a property in Riyadh. trib.al/UybFL62
November 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
🎨 Reminder to take art breaks when you can. Highly recommend the Winslow Homer exhibit now at the Boston MFA 🖼️
This was his last painting before he died at 74. A figure of a man looking out at the wild ocean waves, holding onto a log for support. 🌊🌊🌊
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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A potential 107% tariff on Italian pasta imports could cause companies to withdraw from US market – and for US producers to raise their prices.
‘I’m now a one-issue voter’: US shoppers fear Italian pasta tariff will cause shortage
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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"Nearly every aspect of The Situation relies, to one degree or another, on the president’s political power, which is predicated on the fierce loyalty of millions of voters. The lower that floor goes, the less political power he has," writes @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org.
The Situation: The President’s Approval Rating Takes a Hit
How the president’s poll numbers actually affect presidential power.
www.lawfaremedia.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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AND: The shutdown ending means full SNAP benefits for November are going out, and that is undeniably good.

At Law Dork, though, I go further — looking at what's happening at SCOTUS, the district court, DOJ, and USDA in the day after the appropriations bill signing: www.lawdork.com/i/178822273/...
November 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Fetterman fell, hitting his face, while taking a walk and experiencing an episode of ventricular fibrillation, according to a spokesperson. (via @wesa.fm)
Sen. Fetterman hospitalized in Pittsburgh after heart episode, fall outside his Braddock home
Fetterman fell, hitting his face, while taking a walk and experiencing an episode of ventricular fibrillation, according to a spokesperson.
n.pr
November 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM