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Israeli drones ignite large fires in southern Lebanon, civil defence teams struggle to contain blaze
Israeli drones ignite large fires in southern Lebanon, civil defence teams struggle to contain blaze
Israeli drones dropped incendiary bombs on several areas in southern Lebanon on Monday, sparking large fires across forests and agricultural fields, according to the Lebanese National News Agency (…
www.middleeastmonitor.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Israeli drones ignite large fires in southern Lebanon, civil defence teams struggle to contain blaze
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Making fun of our neighborhoods and communities is disgusting.
Greg Bovino and his masked agents are not here to make Chicago safer. As children are tear gassed and U.S. citizens detained, they are posing for photo ops and producing reality TV moments. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
Greg Bovino and his masked agents are not here to make Chicago safer. As children are tear gassed and U.S. citizens detained, they are posing for photo ops and producing reality TV moments. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
Border Patrol Agents Pose At The Bean For Apparent Photo Op
The photo op came after agents tear-gassed a Little Village street and were spotted in the area numerous times. At the Bean, one agent shouted, "Everyone say, 'Little Village!'"
blockclubchicago.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Making fun of our neighborhoods and communities is disgusting.
Greg Bovino and his masked agents are not here to make Chicago safer. As children are tear gassed and U.S. citizens detained, they are posing for photo ops and producing reality TV moments. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
Greg Bovino and his masked agents are not here to make Chicago safer. As children are tear gassed and U.S. citizens detained, they are posing for photo ops and producing reality TV moments. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
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Trump claims to be patriotic—yet he's denying food to our veterans, servicemembers, seniors, and babies by refusing to fund SNAP.
As James Baldwin said, "I can't believe what you say, because I see what you do."
As James Baldwin said, "I can't believe what you say, because I see what you do."
November 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Trump claims to be patriotic—yet he's denying food to our veterans, servicemembers, seniors, and babies by refusing to fund SNAP.
As James Baldwin said, "I can't believe what you say, because I see what you do."
As James Baldwin said, "I can't believe what you say, because I see what you do."
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The current U.S. government shutdown is now the longest closure in American history. From SNAP benefits to travel concerns and small businesses, we track the economic impacts.
US Government Shutdown Makes History: Tracking The Economic Impacts
The US government shutdown is now the longest funding lapse in American history. From SNAP benefits to travel concerns & small businesses, here are the economic impacts.
www.forbes.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The current U.S. government shutdown is now the longest closure in American history. From SNAP benefits to travel concerns and small businesses, we track the economic impacts.
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Good grief. This administration is so soft on crime.
November 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Good grief. This administration is so soft on crime.
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Denmark’s government on Friday announced an agreement to ban access to social media for anyone under 15, ratcheting up pressure on Big Tech platforms as concerns grow that kids are getting too swept up in a digitized world of harmful content and commercial interests. https://to.pbs.org/3JSdg9T
Denmark's government aims to ban access to social media for children aged under 15
The move would give some parents — after a specific assessment — the right to let their children access social media from age 13.
www.pbs.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Denmark’s government on Friday announced an agreement to ban access to social media for anyone under 15, ratcheting up pressure on Big Tech platforms as concerns grow that kids are getting too swept up in a digitized world of harmful content and commercial interests. https://to.pbs.org/3JSdg9T
The Technolibertarian billionaire tax:
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From the ObscurePatentDangers community on Reddit: "THE TECHNOLOGY TAX"
Explore this post and more from the ObscurePatentDangers community
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November 7, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The Technolibertarian billionaire tax:
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Those who believe in liberty and dignity must never give in to the forces arrayed against the things they hold dearest, Nancy Pelosi argues: https://theatln.tc/VJrhMhNd
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Those who believe in liberty and dignity must never give in to the forces arrayed against the things they hold dearest, Nancy Pelosi argues: https://theatln.tc/VJrhMhNd
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Other huge victories from last night's elections:
-PA Dems defended their 5-2 Supreme Court majority
-GA Dems flipped two GOP-held seats on the state utility commission
-CO approved a ballot measure to fund universal school meals
America's Sleeping Giant has awakened.
-PA Dems defended their 5-2 Supreme Court majority
-GA Dems flipped two GOP-held seats on the state utility commission
-CO approved a ballot measure to fund universal school meals
America's Sleeping Giant has awakened.
November 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Other huge victories from last night's elections:
-PA Dems defended their 5-2 Supreme Court majority
-GA Dems flipped two GOP-held seats on the state utility commission
-CO approved a ballot measure to fund universal school meals
America's Sleeping Giant has awakened.
-PA Dems defended their 5-2 Supreme Court majority
-GA Dems flipped two GOP-held seats on the state utility commission
-CO approved a ballot measure to fund universal school meals
America's Sleeping Giant has awakened.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro: "This is a president who doesn't respect the rule of law and doesn't respect the people of this country enough to let them go to the polls and make up their own minds without him trying to interfere in that process…We're going to continue to stand up to him."
November 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Gov. Josh Shapiro: "This is a president who doesn't respect the rule of law and doesn't respect the people of this country enough to let them go to the polls and make up their own minds without him trying to interfere in that process…We're going to continue to stand up to him."
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In 2023, I proposed the Illinois Grocery Initiative to lower food prices and provide options in food deserts across the state. www.ksdk.com/article/news...
Pritzker breaks ground on state-backed grocery in Venice, calling it a 'revival' for forgotten towns
The Illinois governor says the project proves government can help the free market work where private investors walked away.
www.ksdk.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:34 AM
In 2023, I proposed the Illinois Grocery Initiative to lower food prices and provide options in food deserts across the state. www.ksdk.com/article/news...
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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Zohran Mamdani ran on freezing the rent in NYC.
Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA.
Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ.
Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.
Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA.
Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ.
Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Zohran Mamdani ran on freezing the rent in NYC.
Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA.
Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ.
Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.
Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA.
Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ.
Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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BIG NEWS buried amid the blue wave: @govwesmoore.bsky.social announces that Maryland is IN when it comes to redrawing maps for 2026. "Come next November in Maryland, we will have fair maps."
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
BIG NEWS buried amid the blue wave: @govwesmoore.bsky.social announces that Maryland is IN when it comes to redrawing maps for 2026. "Come next November in Maryland, we will have fair maps."
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The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
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To annoy the Millers.
November 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
To annoy the Millers.
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Dick Cheney did more than anyone else to build up expansive and destructive executive branch powers in the wake of 9/11; he lived to see another president turn those same powers against his own daughter.
He should be a warning sign to the GOP today but too many of them are in the cult.
He should be a warning sign to the GOP today but too many of them are in the cult.
November 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Dick Cheney did more than anyone else to build up expansive and destructive executive branch powers in the wake of 9/11; he lived to see another president turn those same powers against his own daughter.
He should be a warning sign to the GOP today but too many of them are in the cult.
He should be a warning sign to the GOP today but too many of them are in the cult.