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Officials with New Mexico’s state emergency management agency said Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency opted to withhold disaster prevention funding following deadly flooding in the Ruidoso area, a decision they are appealing.
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State of New Mexico says FEMA denied ‘indispensable’ aid for Ruidoso flood recovery • Source New Mexico
The mitigation program enables the state to prepare for future disasters and prevent so-called “cascading events” from causing repeated damage or undoing progress in disaster areas.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Officials with New Mexico’s state emergency management agency said Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency opted to withhold disaster prevention funding following deadly flooding in the Ruidoso area, a decision they are appealing.
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A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund food-assistance benefits for November by Friday, criticizing the government’s efforts so far to make payments during the shutdown.
Trump Administration Must Fully Fund SNAP Benefits for November, Judge Rules
The order directs the government to deliver the money by Friday for federal food-assistance benefits that have been delayed by the shutdown.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund food-assistance benefits for November by Friday, criticizing the government’s efforts so far to make payments during the shutdown.
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Detainees in ICE custody may participate in voluntary work programs within detention facilities, according to ICE policy.
ICE Paying Detainee Workers $1 Per Day Under Scrutiny
www.newsweek.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Detainees in ICE custody may participate in voluntary work programs within detention facilities, according to ICE policy.
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Two top executives furiously backtracked from an earlier comment that suggested OpenAI might need government support to cover the $1.4 trillion in chips and data center infrastructure it’s committed to buying. https://cnn.it/4hKJ4dv
November 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Two top executives furiously backtracked from an earlier comment that suggested OpenAI might need government support to cover the $1.4 trillion in chips and data center infrastructure it’s committed to buying. https://cnn.it/4hKJ4dv
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This summer, Russia banned online searches for "extremist" information. Federal agents have now demonstrated that they can act against overcurious Internet users within a matter of hours. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
A Russian medical student read about Ukraine’s Azov Regiment while riding the bus. Within hours, federal agents arrested him for an ‘illegal Internet search.’ — Meduza
One fine day in late September, a medical student named Sergey was riding the bus to work in Kamensk-Uralsky, browsing the Internet on his phone. He came across some photos showing the insignia…
meduza.io
November 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
This summer, Russia banned online searches for "extremist" information. Federal agents have now demonstrated that they can act against overcurious Internet users within a matter of hours. meduza.io/en/feature/2...
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Skateboarding is giving some Ethiopian girls a way to express themselves and have fun with friends they wouldn’t have made otherwise. It’s also letting them redefine their identity. https://cnn.it/4oleOHW
October 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Skateboarding is giving some Ethiopian girls a way to express themselves and have fun with friends they wouldn’t have made otherwise. It’s also letting them redefine their identity. https://cnn.it/4oleOHW
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The European Union is urging member states to back a maritime declaration that would allow member nations working with flag states to arrange inspections on Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers.
EU seeks maritime declaration to inspect Russia's 'shadow fleet'
Beefing up inspection rights is the latest EU proposal aimed at curbing Russian oil and gas revenue being used by Moscow to finance its war in Ukraine.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The European Union is urging member states to back a maritime declaration that would allow member nations working with flag states to arrange inspections on Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers.
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The United States now has an immigration enforcement apparatus that, if it were its own national military, would be the thirteenth-most-heavily funded military in the world. And the president of the U.S. wants to turn that heavily funded, extramilitary against you. trib.al/j6h0dad
The Case for the Forever Shutdown
Senate Democrats actually allowing the GOP to stop funding the government is only the first step. Now they have to make the case that Trump’s government is illegitimate.
trib.al
October 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The United States now has an immigration enforcement apparatus that, if it were its own national military, would be the thirteenth-most-heavily funded military in the world. And the president of the U.S. wants to turn that heavily funded, extramilitary against you. trib.al/j6h0dad
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to deploy National Guard in Chicago amid immigration enforcement dispute with Democratic governors.
www.thehindu.com
October 18, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area
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Harvest Moon returns featuring Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, Beck, and special guest Lana Del Rey.
Join us at The Painted Turtle Camp in Lake Hughes, CA Oct 25, 2025.
This benefits The Painted Turtle and The Bridge School, helping create life-changing experiences for children and families.
Join us at The Painted Turtle Camp in Lake Hughes, CA Oct 25, 2025.
This benefits The Painted Turtle and The Bridge School, helping create life-changing experiences for children and families.
September 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Harvest Moon returns featuring Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, Beck, and special guest Lana Del Rey.
Join us at The Painted Turtle Camp in Lake Hughes, CA Oct 25, 2025.
This benefits The Painted Turtle and The Bridge School, helping create life-changing experiences for children and families.
Join us at The Painted Turtle Camp in Lake Hughes, CA Oct 25, 2025.
This benefits The Painted Turtle and The Bridge School, helping create life-changing experiences for children and families.
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WASHINGTON SHOW PRESALE!
Tickets for the Woodinville, WA show are available today, Wednesday June 25 2025, for pre-sale on NeilYoung.com! Annual NYA Members will have a 48-hour presale window, with the first 24 hours being an exclusive members-only sale. Get more info @ NeilYoung.com
Tickets for the Woodinville, WA show are available today, Wednesday June 25 2025, for pre-sale on NeilYoung.com! Annual NYA Members will have a 48-hour presale window, with the first 24 hours being an exclusive members-only sale. Get more info @ NeilYoung.com
June 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
WASHINGTON SHOW PRESALE!
Tickets for the Woodinville, WA show are available today, Wednesday June 25 2025, for pre-sale on NeilYoung.com! Annual NYA Members will have a 48-hour presale window, with the first 24 hours being an exclusive members-only sale. Get more info @ NeilYoung.com
Tickets for the Woodinville, WA show are available today, Wednesday June 25 2025, for pre-sale on NeilYoung.com! Annual NYA Members will have a 48-hour presale window, with the first 24 hours being an exclusive members-only sale. Get more info @ NeilYoung.com
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President Trump said on Wednesday that his administration had “terminated” a commuter rail tunnel under the Hudson River, one of the nation’s most critical infrastructure projects. It was not immediately clear what he meant and whether the project had already been stripped of federal funding.
Trump Says $16 Billion Hudson River Tunnel Project Is ‘Terminated’
It was not immediately clear what the president meant and whether the project, known as Gateway, had already been stripped of federal funding.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
President Trump said on Wednesday that his administration had “terminated” a commuter rail tunnel under the Hudson River, one of the nation’s most critical infrastructure projects. It was not immediately clear what he meant and whether the project had already been stripped of federal funding.
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Trump threatens more crackdowns in Dem cities, prosecutions of his political enemies | #ksleg via @fischler.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/10/15/r...
Trump threatens more crackdowns in Dem cities, prosecutions of his political enemies • Kansas Reflector
President Donald Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel claimed victory Wednesday in what they said was a months-long surge of law enforcement in major cities and pledged to continue sending federal author...
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October 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Trump threatens more crackdowns in Dem cities, prosecutions of his political enemies | #ksleg via @fischler.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/10/15/r...
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"MAGA aren't worried about what the old rules of politics say. They have heard the footsteps of the Lord of Hosts marching through history, and they understand that rules can be changed. They are exercising every lever of power available to them to do so: legal, institutional, cultural, financial."
Democrats Must Embrace War Mindset
We have exited a long period of peace and entered into a struggle not unlike war, in which all the old certainties have gone malleable and the future of the republic is at stake.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM
"MAGA aren't worried about what the old rules of politics say. They have heard the footsteps of the Lord of Hosts marching through history, and they understand that rules can be changed. They are exercising every lever of power available to them to do so: legal, institutional, cultural, financial."
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The $2.1 million would have funded seven projects along the Klamath River in Northern California. The Mid Klamath Watershed Council said the work included wildfire prevention, habitat restoration, and surveys of Chinook salmon.
Trump administration revokes $2.1M for Klamath River restoration projects
The Interior Department says the projects no longer match its goals, but local leaders aren't convinced.
www.opb.org
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The $2.1 million would have funded seven projects along the Klamath River in Northern California. The Mid Klamath Watershed Council said the work included wildfire prevention, habitat restoration, and surveys of Chinook salmon.
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The Trump administration is planning massive changes that will allow the IRS to go after left-wing groups, according to a new report late Wednesday in the Wall Street Journal.
New Trump scheme seeks to let loyalists hunt down left-wing groups through IRS
The Trump administration is planning massive changes that will allow the IRS to go after left-wing groups, according to a new report late Wednesday in the Wall Street Journal.The change would allow the administration to stack the IRS's criminal investigation unit with Trump allies "to exert firmer c...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Trump administration is planning massive changes that will allow the IRS to go after left-wing groups, according to a new report late Wednesday in the Wall Street Journal.
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This tech has been used to track heads of state, business leaders, journalists, and maybe even you.
@lighthousereports.com uncovered a vast surveillance empire whose untraceable tech has been used to target people in more than 100 countries, including the US.
Read it here: https://bit.ly/3Jcme1g
@lighthousereports.com uncovered a vast surveillance empire whose untraceable tech has been used to target people in more than 100 countries, including the US.
Read it here: https://bit.ly/3Jcme1g
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
This tech has been used to track heads of state, business leaders, journalists, and maybe even you.
@lighthousereports.com uncovered a vast surveillance empire whose untraceable tech has been used to target people in more than 100 countries, including the US.
Read it here: https://bit.ly/3Jcme1g
@lighthousereports.com uncovered a vast surveillance empire whose untraceable tech has been used to target people in more than 100 countries, including the US.
Read it here: https://bit.ly/3Jcme1g
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Georgia Supreme Court rules in favor of woman suing hair relaxer companies
Georgia Supreme Court rules in favor of woman suing hair relaxer companies
In a landmark decision, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that a Georgia woman will be allowed to proceed with her lawsuit against Loreal and Strength of Nature, both makers of hair relaxers.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Georgia Supreme Court rules in favor of woman suing hair relaxer companies
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Commentary: Airports have seen significant flight delays recently because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay during the government shutdown. Two Ohio State University aviation experts discuss the consequences ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/14/h...
Government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays • Ohio Capital Journal
Airports have seen significant flight delays recently because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, who have been required to work without pay during the government shutdown. Two Ohio State…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Commentary: Airports have seen significant flight delays recently because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay during the government shutdown. Two Ohio State University aviation experts discuss the consequences ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/14/h...
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Senate GOP leaders are looking to pressure Dems to advance a three-bill package to fund a handful of federal agencies during the shutdown, per sources with direct knowledge of the plans.
Senate GOP will try to advance 3-bill 'minibus' during shutdown
Republicans are attempting the effort as a way to pressure Democrats.
www.politico.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Senate GOP leaders are looking to pressure Dems to advance a three-bill package to fund a handful of federal agencies during the shutdown, per sources with direct knowledge of the plans.
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Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) is breaking ranks to scold GOP leadership for keeping the House closed for business throughout the shutdown, reported the Huffington Post on Tuesday.
'Been almost a month!' Republican calls out GOP leaders for keeping House shuttered
Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) is breaking ranks to scold GOP leadership for keeping the House closed for business throughout the shutdown, reported the Huffington Post on Tuesday.Kiley stood on the House floor during the so-called "pro-forma" session, where another lawmaker banged the gavel as a technical...
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October 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) is breaking ranks to scold GOP leadership for keeping the House closed for business throughout the shutdown, reported the Huffington Post on Tuesday.
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A Facebook group that shared information on sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the Chicago area was taken down by Meta following pressure from the Justice Department, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Facebook removes Chicago-area page dedicated to ICE sightings after Justice Department intervenes
The Facebook page ICE Sighting-Chicagoland amassed over 70,000 members in recent weeks as the Trump administration’s “Operation Midway Blitz” has ramped up in Chicago and the suburbs.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A Facebook group that shared information on sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the Chicago area was taken down by Meta following pressure from the Justice Department, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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More children with autism died in 2024 after wandering away than in any other year since the National Autism Association began tracking cases, said the association’s co-founder.
So far this year, at least 75 children have died. https://wapo.st/47o6PEr
So far this year, at least 75 children have died. https://wapo.st/47o6PEr
October 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
More children with autism died in 2024 after wandering away than in any other year since the National Autism Association began tracking cases, said the association’s co-founder.
So far this year, at least 75 children have died. https://wapo.st/47o6PEr
So far this year, at least 75 children have died. https://wapo.st/47o6PEr
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The Italian government has approved a draft budget that would aim to collect as much as €4.5 billion from Italian banks and insurers to help finance a modest package of tax cuts and support measures for health care and salaries.
Italy seeks over €4B from banks as draft budget gains approval
Lenders and leaders have yet to decide on how the banks will be taxed, but those to Meloni’s right won’t let up.
www.politico.eu
October 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The Italian government has approved a draft budget that would aim to collect as much as €4.5 billion from Italian banks and insurers to help finance a modest package of tax cuts and support measures for health care and salaries.
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CAIRO (AP) — As the Gaza ceasefire holds, Hamas security forces have returned to the streets, clashed with armed groups and killed alleged gangsters in what the militant group says is an attempt to restore law and order in areas where Israeli troops have withdrawn.
Hamas reasserts control in a chaotic Gaza, posing a risk to the fragile ceasefire
CAIRO (AP) — As the Gaza ceasefire holds, Hamas security forces have returned to the streets, clashed with armed groups and killed alleged gangsters in what the militant group says is an attempt to restore law and order in areas where Israeli troops have withdrawn.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM
CAIRO (AP) — As the Gaza ceasefire holds, Hamas security forces have returned to the streets, clashed with armed groups and killed alleged gangsters in what the militant group says is an attempt to restore law and order in areas where Israeli troops have withdrawn.