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Penny Wong warns Israel that occupying Gaza could violate international law
Penny Wong warns Israel that occupying Gaza could violate international law
Australia’s foreign minister says two-state solution the only pathway to peace as Israel’s security cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City
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Penny Wong has urged Israel not to follow through on its plans to occupy Gaza, a step she said could constitute a breach of international law.
In a statement to Guardian Australia, Australia’s foreign minister pushed back on Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to take control of the whole Gaza strip. The plan approved by Israel’s security cabinet after an overnight meeting on Thursday, to take over Gaza City, stopped short of that, but will likely displace tens of thousands of Palestinians already suffering from famine. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Penny Wong warns Israel that occupying Gaza could violate international law
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Aug. 8, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
August 8, 2025 at 5:33 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Aug. 8, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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July 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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If you’re zip-tying grandmas protesting losing health care maybe you’re not the good guys in the story?
June 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
If you’re zip-tying grandmas protesting losing health care maybe you’re not the good guys in the story?
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Riley: Don’t tell me you give a shit about the middle class when all you are doing is shitting on the middle class
July 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Riley: Don’t tell me you give a shit about the middle class when all you are doing is shitting on the middle class
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Maria’s transition to the Golden Dome topic was smooooooth.
WATCH: “Right now seeing the number— it actually shows a decline.”
Fox finds out live on air that jobs have declined instead of increased… then immediately changes the subject.
Fox finds out live on air that jobs have declined instead of increased… then immediately changes the subject.
July 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Maria’s transition to the Golden Dome topic was smooooooth.
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In the time before widespread vaccination, young children often became disabled or lost their lives to whooping cough, measles, rubella and other infectious diseases that ran rampant in the U.S.
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
Many forget childhood deaths, disabilities from diseases before widespread vaccination. Not these families
In the time before widespread vaccination, young children often became disabled or lost their lives to whooping cough, measles, rubella and other infectious diseases that ran rampant in the U.S.
www.latimes.com
June 29, 2025 at 2:59 AM
In the time before widespread vaccination, young children often became disabled or lost their lives to whooping cough, measles, rubella and other infectious diseases that ran rampant in the U.S.
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
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New political ad just dropped. Thanks, Mitch!
June 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
New political ad just dropped. Thanks, Mitch!
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The PBS funding cuts are a blow to children who need it most.
With more options than ever for kids' entertainment, producing research-backed, high-quality, non-advertising content for families—particularly those in low-resource areas—has never been more important.
With more options than ever for kids' entertainment, producing research-backed, high-quality, non-advertising content for families—particularly those in low-resource areas—has never been more important.
PBS funding cuts: A blow to children who need it most
“The bottom line: We want high-quality public media that's accessible to kids."
www.motherjones.com
June 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The PBS funding cuts are a blow to children who need it most.
With more options than ever for kids' entertainment, producing research-backed, high-quality, non-advertising content for families—particularly those in low-resource areas—has never been more important.
With more options than ever for kids' entertainment, producing research-backed, high-quality, non-advertising content for families—particularly those in low-resource areas—has never been more important.
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If you watch one thing tonight, let it be this.
This is delicious.
This is delicious.
June 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
If you watch one thing tonight, let it be this.
This is delicious.
This is delicious.
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Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Joe Thompson described in more detail the attacks at the homes of Sen. John Hoffman and Rep. Melissa Hortman. The shocking scope of Vance Boelter’s alleged actions on Saturday is coming into focus as he stands charged in both state and federal court with murder.
June 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Joe Thompson described in more detail the attacks at the homes of Sen. John Hoffman and Rep. Melissa Hortman. The shocking scope of Vance Boelter’s alleged actions on Saturday is coming into focus as he stands charged in both state and federal court with murder.
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Jesus.
The juxtaposition of these two posts back to back is just...
The juxtaposition of these two posts back to back is just...
June 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Jesus.
The juxtaposition of these two posts back to back is just...
The juxtaposition of these two posts back to back is just...
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"Trump signed an executive order in April to 'restore American seafood competitiveness' but in revoking the Columbia River agreement has canceled millions of dollars to support the programs that seed the ocean with fish to catch."
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Trump Administration Abandons Deal With Northwest Tribes to Restore Salmon
The Trump administration canceled a deal, signed under President Joe Biden, that would have enabled the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Columbia River that are considered harmful to salmo...
www.propublica.org
June 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
"Trump signed an executive order in April to 'restore American seafood competitiveness' but in revoking the Columbia River agreement has canceled millions of dollars to support the programs that seed the ocean with fish to catch."
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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Pretty much the entire cabinet, to some degree:
a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a window and covering his eyes with his hand .
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a window and covering his eyes with his hand .
media.tenor.com
June 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Pretty much the entire cabinet, to some degree:
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June 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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"So you're admitting that this is just a political circus" is an absolutely incredible way to troll these goons
I didn't come to Congress to be a part of a political circus that attacks the LGBTQ+ community or free speech. I came to defend our state from MAGA Republicans agenda.
June 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"So you're admitting that this is just a political circus" is an absolutely incredible way to troll these goons
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Northern Virginia? Maybe they don't know our state motto.
Sic Semper Tyrannis : Thus Always to Tyrants.
The last time Trump did a rally here he claimed southern Virginia "is the real Virginia". Northern Virginia flipped the state blue out of spite.
Sic Semper Tyrannis : Thus Always to Tyrants.
The last time Trump did a rally here he claimed southern Virginia "is the real Virginia". Northern Virginia flipped the state blue out of spite.
June 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Northern Virginia? Maybe they don't know our state motto.
Sic Semper Tyrannis : Thus Always to Tyrants.
The last time Trump did a rally here he claimed southern Virginia "is the real Virginia". Northern Virginia flipped the state blue out of spite.
Sic Semper Tyrannis : Thus Always to Tyrants.
The last time Trump did a rally here he claimed southern Virginia "is the real Virginia". Northern Virginia flipped the state blue out of spite.
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Oops. There's that pesky truth again.
BEYER: Isn't this embarrassing?
BESSENT: You seem not to have seen the economic data. GDP growth has been quite substantial
BEYER: GDP growth is half what it was last year, sir
BESSENT: Job growth is solid
BEYER: Job growth is a third what it was last year, sir
BESSENT: You seem not to have seen the economic data. GDP growth has been quite substantial
BEYER: GDP growth is half what it was last year, sir
BESSENT: Job growth is solid
BEYER: Job growth is a third what it was last year, sir
June 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Oops. There's that pesky truth again.
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An Australian journalist was struck by police with a rubber bullet while reporting live during the protests in L.A.
June 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
An Australian journalist was struck by police with a rubber bullet while reporting live during the protests in L.A.
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My fellow Americans‼️
Pay attention to the sheer level of firepower directed at this ONE (1) young man and his skateboard.
True to form, this bad ass walks through their flash-bangs and teargas like a G, then gives cops the finger before slowly walking away. Paramount CA, outside #LosAngeles. #ICE
Pay attention to the sheer level of firepower directed at this ONE (1) young man and his skateboard.
True to form, this bad ass walks through their flash-bangs and teargas like a G, then gives cops the finger before slowly walking away. Paramount CA, outside #LosAngeles. #ICE
June 9, 2025 at 3:21 AM
My fellow Americans‼️
Pay attention to the sheer level of firepower directed at this ONE (1) young man and his skateboard.
True to form, this bad ass walks through their flash-bangs and teargas like a G, then gives cops the finger before slowly walking away. Paramount CA, outside #LosAngeles. #ICE
Pay attention to the sheer level of firepower directed at this ONE (1) young man and his skateboard.
True to form, this bad ass walks through their flash-bangs and teargas like a G, then gives cops the finger before slowly walking away. Paramount CA, outside #LosAngeles. #ICE
