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Our blog published hundreds of stories in 2024. These are the 11 that captured the most pageviews. If you look at the headlines, you'll understand why.
These global stories were very, very, very popular in 2024
Our blog published hundreds of stories in 2024. These are the 11 that captured the most pageviews. If you look at the headlines, you'll understand why.
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December 16, 2024 at 11:00 PM
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D.C. United nears deals to sign two from abroad and transfer Matai Akinmboni to Bournemouth.

All the details as MLS offseason accelerates …

www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/...
D.C. United nears deals to sign two from abroad and transfer Matai Akinmboni
The MLS club appears to have found a starting goalkeeper in South Korea, Kim Joon Hong, and continues pursuit of Brazilian winger João Peglow.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:55 PM
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Sunday's results shook up the divisional races in the NFC.

Here's @ngreenberg.bsky.social's latest look at the NFL playoff picture:
Analysis | NFL playoff picture: Projected field entering Week 15
Sunday’s results shake up divisional races in NFC.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 9, 2024 at 9:11 PM
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A growing number of European countries said they would stop processing asylum claims, and some want to pressure Syrians to leave.
After Assad’s fall, some say it’s time for Syrian refugees to go home
A growing number of European countries said they would stop processing asylum claims, and some want to pressure Syrians to leave.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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A coalition of former prison officials, relatives of homicide victims, civil rights advocates and religious leaders is urging President Joe Biden to empty federal death row before he cedes the White House to President-elect Donald Trump, who staunchly supports capital punishment.
Biden urged to empty federal death row before Trump takes office
Joe Biden ran for president opposing the death penalty. He faces calls to commute federal death sentences before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 9, 2024 at 7:44 PM
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Breaking news: Police say they have identified a person of interest, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Follow live updates:
Live updates: Police say 26-year-old man in custody in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
The latest news in the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 9, 2024 at 6:54 PM
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Officials said Mangione was in possession of a firearm that appeared to match the one used in Thompson’s killing, as well as a fake New Jersey ID that police think was used to check into the hostel where he stayed.
Live updates: Police say 26-year-old man in custody in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
The latest news in the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 9, 2024 at 6:55 PM
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Texas Bans Sale Of Luggage To Pregnant Women
theonion.com/texas-bans-s...
December 9, 2024 at 4:02 PM
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Trump reiterates plans to deport / make stateless US citizens. Claims that deporting US citizens will "keep families together" when his mass deportations begin.
December 8, 2024 at 7:09 PM
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Thoughts?
December 8, 2024 at 2:59 PM
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While we're still breaking the video into social portions, here is the main thesis of last night's A block from Rachel:
youtu.be/a-9pk8_LLC0
December 3, 2024 at 5:46 PM
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A different kind of Trump tax:

"Jesse Gabriel on Monday introduced legislation to set aside $25 million for legal fees to respond to potential attacks by the Trump administration on state policies regarding civil rights, climate change, immigration and abortion access."
apnews.com/article/cali...
California lawmakers begin special session to protect state laws from second Trump presidency
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched his campaign to safeguard liberal values ahead of another Donald Trump presidency.
apnews.com
December 3, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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Today, the NC Senate voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a naked power grab that would strip power from offices held by Dems.

***But*** 3 House Rs voted against the bill originally, and an override vote hasn't been scheduled there yet. The trio has not indicated whether they'll budge.
Western North Carolina state representative explains why he voted against Helene relief bill
The lawmaker representing Haywood and Madison counties told Queen City News he has not been approached by Republican leadership about any changes to the bill, but said he had not decided how he wil…
myfox8.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:00 AM
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"Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff, took his name out of the running three days after Trump announced he would nominate him to be the next DEA administrator."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Trump's pick to lead the DEA withdraws from consideration
Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff, took his name out of the running three days after Trump announced he would nominate him to be the next DEA administrator.
www.nbcnews.com
December 3, 2024 at 11:10 PM
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"Some conservatives had opposed Trump’s choice of Chronister, citing the sheriff’s enforcement of public health orders during the covid pandemic."

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump’s pick to head DEA withdraws after GOP criticism of his covid policies
Chad Chronister is the second Trump pick to abandon his bid to serve in the administration.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2024 at 2:04 AM
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"McAfee’s farm is also involved in at least 11 lawsuits stemming from a salmonella outbreak that sickened 171 people...”

www.latimes.com/environment/...
California raw milk producer says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for FDA position
The California raw milk producer who has issued several product recalls for bird flu has has applied for an advisory role at the Food and Drug Administration.
www.latimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 3:44 AM
December 9, 2024 at 7:48 AM
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“We The People” can do better than this shit

Let us teach our children compassion, empathy, and kindness.

Let it begin at home.
#SheShed
December 8, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Merry Christmas 🎄
December 9, 2024 at 7:41 AM
December 9, 2024 at 7:40 AM
My Kitty Cat 🐈
December 9, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Happy Birthday Mom
December 9, 2024 at 7:38 AM