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The bird site's new owner is driving it into the ground. So this is pretty much a backup for that.
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A bus was stolen by a man in Canada who continued to allow passengers to board and even checked their bus passes, in what police described as a “joy ride.”
A man took a bus for a ‘joy ride’ — but kept picking up passengers
The man stole the bus in Hamilton, Ontario, while the driver was on a break — but let people board and alight the bus, and even checked passengers’ bus passes, police said.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A bus was stolen by a man in Canada who continued to allow passengers to board and even checked their bus passes, in what police described as a “joy ride.”
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Old Town Books celebrates seven years of business with specials tomorrow
Old Town Books celebrates seven years of business with specials tomorrow | ALXnow
Book specials, prizes and a kids' storytime are coming to Old Town Books tomorrow (Saturday) as the local shop celebrates seven years in business. The independent bookstore at 130 S. Royal Street first...
www.alxnow.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Old Town Books celebrates seven years of business with specials tomorrow
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Officials in the Trump regime will never miss an opportunity to cash in on their own cruelty.
NEW: DHS invoked the “national emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
Kristi Noem-Tied Firm Secretly Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Campaign
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for the taxpayer-funded campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Officials in the Trump regime will never miss an opportunity to cash in on their own cruelty.
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Hi-Fi Rush Now Officially in the Hands of 'AI-First' Publisher Krafton.
Hi-Fi Rush Now Officially in the Hands of 'AI-First' Publisher Krafton
Yay?
www.pushsquare.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Hi-Fi Rush Now Officially in the Hands of 'AI-First' Publisher Krafton.
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Facebook, Google, Amazon and other platforms have invested heavily in creating convenience cocoons that make switching to competitors feel like too much of a heavy lift.
Big Tech’s Dominance Depends on Our Laziness
Facebook, Google, Amazon and other platforms have invested heavily in creating convenience cocoons that make switching to competitors feel like too much of a heavy lift.
bloom.bg
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Facebook, Google, Amazon and other platforms have invested heavily in creating convenience cocoons that make switching to competitors feel like too much of a heavy lift.
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Van Der Beek, who announced his cancer diagnosis last year, is selling off clothes and collectibles from Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues.
www.avclub.com/james-van-de...
www.avclub.com/james-van-de...
James Van Der Beek auctioning off his Dawson's Creek stuff to pay for cancer treatment
James Van Der Beek auctioning off his Dawson's Creek stuff to pay for cancer treatment
www.avclub.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Van Der Beek, who announced his cancer diagnosis last year, is selling off clothes and collectibles from Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues.
www.avclub.com/james-van-de...
www.avclub.com/james-van-de...
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Disney+ is getting a Death Stranding Isolations inspired anime.
Hideo Kojima's DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS Coming To Disney+
nerdist.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Disney+ is getting a Death Stranding Isolations inspired anime.
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has been receiving around-the-clock care at home, has been hospitalized with a rare neurological disorder, according to his Chicago-based organization. https://to.pbs.org/4p7GCA7
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder
Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized with a rare neurological disorder, according to his Chicago-based organization.
www.pbs.org
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has been receiving around-the-clock care at home, has been hospitalized with a rare neurological disorder, according to his Chicago-based organization. https://to.pbs.org/4p7GCA7
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With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits to millions of people, though it still could take up to a week for some to receive their delayed aid. https://to.pbs.org/4qVQnTA
As shutdown ends, states scramble to send SNAP benefits to millions
State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended.
www.pbs.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits to millions of people, though it still could take up to a week for some to receive their delayed aid. https://to.pbs.org/4qVQnTA
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“In about two years from now, we’ll use a much bigger room,” President Trump said, adding that the new ballroom’s entrance will be “right here” and suggested that the project might require removing more of the existing White House.
https://to.pbs.org/4peQqbH
https://to.pbs.org/4peQqbH
Trump says White House's East Room will be part of the 'future' entrance of his ballroom
President Donald Trump was addressing an East Room event on Thursday when he suggested that adding the new ballroom might require removing more of the existing White House.
www.pbs.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
“In about two years from now, we’ll use a much bigger room,” President Trump said, adding that the new ballroom’s entrance will be “right here” and suggested that the project might require removing more of the existing White House.
https://to.pbs.org/4peQqbH
https://to.pbs.org/4peQqbH
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The best drug to fight malaria is facing increased resistance from the parasites it fights. Now there's an alternative in the pipeline and it looks promising. n.pr/47CnPaf
New malaria drug could be a life-saver as the standard drug shows signs of weakness
The best drug to fight malaria is facing increased resistance from the parasites it fights. Now there's an alternative in the pipeline and it looks promising.
n.pr
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The best drug to fight malaria is facing increased resistance from the parasites it fights. Now there's an alternative in the pipeline and it looks promising. n.pr/47CnPaf
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Gotta love that there will be a 2 month "winter break" in a state that has a 5 month winter (MN). Dress warm, Loons fans.
I'm satisfied with my photo choice here. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS announces calendar change, will play fall-to-spring from 2027 onward
The North American league will do away with the calendar in use since its 1996 founding, starting in July and ending in May in a single table format
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Gotta love that there will be a 2 month "winter break" in a state that has a 5 month winter (MN). Dress warm, Loons fans.
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The family of the late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise.
San Diego Padres could be up for sale as Seidler family considers options
The family of the late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The family of the late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise.
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Canadian Travel to the U.S. Declines for 10th Straight Month www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
Canadian Travel to the U.S. Declines for 10th Straight Month
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Canadian Travel to the U.S. Declines for 10th Straight Month www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
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The gpt-oss models are being tested for use on sensitive military computers. But some defense insiders say that OpenAI is still behind the competition.
OpenAI’s Open-Weight Models Are Coming to the US Military
The gpt-oss models are being tested for use on sensitive military computers. But some defense insiders say that OpenAI is still behind the competition.
www.wired.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The gpt-oss models are being tested for use on sensitive military computers. But some defense insiders say that OpenAI is still behind the competition.
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FX has detailed its plans for the second season of hit feudal Japan series Shogun, including a list of new cast members and several hints at its plot. https://bit.ly/3LEkrTG
November 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
FX has detailed its plans for the second season of hit feudal Japan series Shogun, including a list of new cast members and several hints at its plot. https://bit.ly/3LEkrTG
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The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again. n.pr/4nVfELc
SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger
The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again.
n.pr
November 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again. n.pr/4nVfELc
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Exclusive: NBCUniversal is adding to its mix of sports offerings Monday by launching a new cable channel, dubbed NBCSN.
NBCUniversal Launching New Cable Sports Channel
The new NBCSN channel will launch Monday and carry mostly sports that are also streamed on NBCU’s Peacock service, including N.B.A. games, Big Ten college football, golf and Premier League soccer.
on.wsj.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Exclusive: NBCUniversal is adding to its mix of sports offerings Monday by launching a new cable channel, dubbed NBCSN.
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Things to do in the DC area: Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine, Mezcal With Friends … and more!
Things to do in the DC area: Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine, Mezcal With Friends … and more!
Explore some of the D.C. area’s top events this week, including the Four Seasons Wine & Dine for cancer research, Alison Roman at Sixth & I and more.
wtop.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Things to do in the DC area: Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine, Mezcal With Friends … and more!
Fingers crossed that there were no leaks while I was gone.
November 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Fingers crossed that there were no leaks while I was gone.
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President Trump signed legislation that reopens the federal government and ends the 43-day shutdown, the longest in American history.
Trump signs funding bill into law, ending record-long government shutdown
Trump’s signature, which restores funding that has been frozen or halted for weeks, came shortly after the House voted to send him the measure.
www.nbcwashington.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
President Trump signed legislation that reopens the federal government and ends the 43-day shutdown, the longest in American history.