ATallTexan
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Tech enthusiast, always eager to learn & relate to others, like the icon states "NO WORRIES"
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Public washrooms in Toronto parks aren’t as common as they could be — especially in the wintertime. It makes these spaces less welcoming to many of the people seeking a green (or snow-covered) space to escape to, writes Jacqueline L. Scott. thenarwhal.ca/opinion-toronto-parks-public-washrooms/
Toronto parks need year-round washrooms | The Narwhal
Washrooms in Toronto parks aren’t as regular as they could be, especially in the winter. Better access would make public spaces more welcoming
thenarwhal.ca
December 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Public washrooms in Toronto parks aren’t as common as they could be — especially in the wintertime. It makes these spaces less welcoming to many of the people seeking a green (or snow-covered) space to escape to, writes Jacqueline L. Scott. thenarwhal.ca/opinion-toronto-parks-public-washrooms/
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Clogged up Britain
How the UK’s dependency on cars slows down the economy
Clogged up Britain
tcnv.link
December 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Clogged up Britain
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Police fatally shoot armed man while responding to stabbing in Essex
Police fatally shoot armed man while responding to stabbing in Essex
The Maryland Attorney General’s office is investigating after Baltimore County Police officers shot and killed an armed man while responding to a stabbing in Essex on Wednesday evening.
buff.ly
December 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Police fatally shoot armed man while responding to stabbing in Essex
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Ken Griffin wants the SEC to follow Citadel’s advice about DeFi protos.com/ken-griffin-...
Ken Griffin wants the SEC to follow Citadel’s advice about DeFi
Citadel Securities has submitted its opposition for DeFi exemptive relief to the SEC. Critics think its opposition is self-serving.
protos.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Ken Griffin wants the SEC to follow Citadel’s advice about DeFi protos.com/ken-griffin-...
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What the retail boom in alternative assets means for risk, liquidity and portfolio allocation
What the retail boom in alternative assets means for risk, liquidity and portfolio allocation
As the lines become blurred between public and private markets, do the potential benefits outweigh the risks?
cnb.cx
December 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
What the retail boom in alternative assets means for risk, liquidity and portfolio allocation
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The annual contest for students in grades four through 12 is back for its eighth year — this time with a special prize for a podcast that marks the 250th anniversary of the United States. n.pr/3XBP1A7
Announcing the NPR Student Podcast Challenge for 2026 — and a very special prize!
The annual contest for students in grades four through 12 is back for its eighth year — this time with a special prize for a podcast that marks the 250th anniversary of the United States.
n.pr
December 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The annual contest for students in grades four through 12 is back for its eighth year — this time with a special prize for a podcast that marks the 250th anniversary of the United States. n.pr/3XBP1A7
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Another report found that layoffs eased in November, despite tallying the most this year so far since 2020.
Jobless Claims Plummeted To A Three-Year Low Over Thanksgiving
Another report found that layoffs eased in November, despite tallying the most this year so far since 2020.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Another report found that layoffs eased in November, despite tallying the most this year so far since 2020.
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The Duke of Sussex made the joke on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Prince Harry says America ‘elected a king’ in Trump
The Duke of Sussex made the joke on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.thetimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Duke of Sussex made the joke on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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🌍 Good news!
@unesco.org’s Global Media Defence Fund is now accepting proposals for its 6th Call for Partnerships – open until Jan 2, 2026. Grants ($15K–$50K) will support work advancing media freedom & journalists’ legal safety.
🔗 Apply: https://twp.ai/9PY530
@unesco.org’s Global Media Defence Fund is now accepting proposals for its 6th Call for Partnerships – open until Jan 2, 2026. Grants ($15K–$50K) will support work advancing media freedom & journalists’ legal safety.
🔗 Apply: https://twp.ai/9PY530
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🌍 Good news!
@unesco.org’s Global Media Defence Fund is now accepting proposals for its 6th Call for Partnerships – open until Jan 2, 2026. Grants ($15K–$50K) will support work advancing media freedom & journalists’ legal safety.
🔗 Apply: https://twp.ai/9PY530
@unesco.org’s Global Media Defence Fund is now accepting proposals for its 6th Call for Partnerships – open until Jan 2, 2026. Grants ($15K–$50K) will support work advancing media freedom & journalists’ legal safety.
🔗 Apply: https://twp.ai/9PY530
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House Dem finally sworn into Congress after weeks of controversial delay
House Dem finally sworn into Congress after weeks of controversial delay
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) was officially sworn into Congress on Wednesday afternoon, putting an end to weeks of delay that caused intense controversy and pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).After her swearing-in ceremony, the House chamber erupted in applause, with Democratic lawmakers ...
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
House Dem finally sworn into Congress after weeks of controversial delay
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Are you listening to bots? Survey shows AI music is virtually undetectable reut.rs/47FxooQ
Are you listening to bots? Survey shows AI music is virtually undetectable
A staggering 97% of listeners cannot distinguish between artificial intelligence-generated and human-composed songs, a Deezer–Ipsos survey showed on Wednesday, underscoring growing concerns that AI could upend how music is created, consumed and monetized.
reut.rs
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Are you listening to bots? Survey shows AI music is virtually undetectable reut.rs/47FxooQ
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Georgia Republicans who allegedly played roles in trying to overturn President Trump’s 2020 election loss are celebrating after the president issued sweeping preemptive pardons. But the state-level racketeering case remains ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/trump...
Trump pardon of 2020 election allies does not erase Fulton County election interference charges • Ohio Capital Journal
Georgia Republicans who allegedly played roles in trying to overturn President Trump’s 2020 election loss are celebrating after the president issued sweeping preemptive pardons. But the state-level…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Georgia Republicans who allegedly played roles in trying to overturn President Trump’s 2020 election loss are celebrating after the president issued sweeping preemptive pardons. But the state-level racketeering case remains ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/trump...
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Countless residents in the city captured stunning images when the lights appeared over the skies Tuesday. There will be another chance to see the aurora borealis over the Chicago area Wednesday night.
Try to see the Northern Lights over the Chicago area Wednesday night
chicago.suntimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Countless residents in the city captured stunning images when the lights appeared over the skies Tuesday. There will be another chance to see the aurora borealis over the Chicago area Wednesday night.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a letter to Israel’s president asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a long-running corruption trial that has bitterly divided the country. https://to.pbs.org/47Nz9z3
Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu, sparking concerns over US influence
President Donald Trump has urged Israel to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a corruption case. Netanyahu is the only sitting Israeli prime minister to be indicted, facing charges of fraud, ...
to.pbs.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a letter to Israel’s president asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a long-running corruption trial that has bitterly divided the country. https://to.pbs.org/47Nz9z3
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From Erin Sellers: I love local politics, maybe a little too much. Between marathon city council meetings & analyzing campaign finances, I’m reminded every day that most people don’t get paid to stay informed. That's why at RANGE, our mission is to bring politics to the people.
November 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
From Erin Sellers: I love local politics, maybe a little too much. Between marathon city council meetings & analyzing campaign finances, I’m reminded every day that most people don’t get paid to stay informed. That's why at RANGE, our mission is to bring politics to the people.
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After months of uncertainty and delay, Cook County officials announced Friday that property tax bills will be mailed on Nov. 14 and due by Dec. 15.
Cook County property tax bills will be mailed out on Nov. 14
After months of uncertainty and delay, Cook County officials announced Friday that property tax bills will be mailed on Nov. 14 and due by Dec. 15.
trib.al
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
After months of uncertainty and delay, Cook County officials announced Friday that property tax bills will be mailed on Nov. 14 and due by Dec. 15.
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In a statement on Wednesday, Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Mike Hurst said that while the election results "were disappointing," they were "not totally unexpected, as Republicans were underdogs in these gerrymandered districts drawn by an unelected court.”
Mississippi Democrats Break Republican Senate Supermajority, Flipping 3 Legislative Seats
After six years, Mississippi Democrats broke the Republican Party's supermajority in the Mississippi Senate, flipping 3 legislative seats.
buff.ly
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In a statement on Wednesday, Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Mike Hurst said that while the election results "were disappointing," they were "not totally unexpected, as Republicans were underdogs in these gerrymandered districts drawn by an unelected court.”
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The last time the US closed parts of its air space was in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks.
US shutdown sparks flight cuts and chaos fears for travellers
The last time the US closed parts of its air space was in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks.
l.euronews.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The last time the US closed parts of its air space was in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks.
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New study suggests melatonin is linked to alarming increase of heart failure
New study suggests melatonin is linked to alarming increase of heart failure
New study suggests melatonin is linked to alarming increase of heart failure
www.independent.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
New study suggests melatonin is linked to alarming increase of heart failure
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In @nytopinion
Nancy Pelosi is "right to retire now, setting an example for a party with a serious gerontocracy problem," our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes.
Nancy Pelosi is "right to retire now, setting an example for a party with a serious gerontocracy problem," our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes.
Opinion | More Democrats Need to Follow Pelosi’s Example and Retire
She has shown herself more willing than most to put aside her own ego for the greater good.
nyti.ms
November 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
In @nytopinion
Nancy Pelosi is "right to retire now, setting an example for a party with a serious gerontocracy problem," our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes.
Nancy Pelosi is "right to retire now, setting an example for a party with a serious gerontocracy problem," our columnist Michelle Goldberg writes.
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Africa’s most populous country has done nothing to threaten America, its largest foreign investor. But Donald Trump has Nigeria in his sights
Donald Trump says he may strike Nigeria to save Christians. Really?
The reality behind the American president’s latest threats
econ.st
November 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Africa’s most populous country has done nothing to threaten America, its largest foreign investor. But Donald Trump has Nigeria in his sights
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“I was very impatient with men, especially male artists. They were all so dumb, I thought.”
"Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind," on view now at the MCA, is an invitation to imagine. Read our coverage here: https://bit.ly/3LKUdPf
"Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind," on view now at the MCA, is an invitation to imagine. Read our coverage here: https://bit.ly/3LKUdPf
Imagine peace - Chicago Reader
In “Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind” at the MCA, you’ll encounter the artist at the epicenter of the avant-garde again and again.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
“I was very impatient with men, especially male artists. They were all so dumb, I thought.”
"Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind," on view now at the MCA, is an invitation to imagine. Read our coverage here: https://bit.ly/3LKUdPf
"Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind," on view now at the MCA, is an invitation to imagine. Read our coverage here: https://bit.ly/3LKUdPf
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SCOOP: WIRED obtained notes from a Social Security Administration management meeting, where employees grilled leadership on plans for the agency. wrd.cm/3JNrCIu
Social Security Employees Grill Management During Tense Shutdown Meeting
WIRED obtained notes from a Social Security Administration management meeting, where employees pressed leadership on plans for the agency.
www.wired.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
SCOOP: WIRED obtained notes from a Social Security Administration management meeting, where employees grilled leadership on plans for the agency. wrd.cm/3JNrCIu
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A Skokie man is due in court Wednesday accused of shooting a 23-year-old woman during an incident that a City Council member said was sparked by road rage.
Skokie man accused of Edgewater road rage shooting
Justin Abbott, 28, is charged with felony aggravated battery and was scheduled to appear for a detention hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court building.
trib.al
November 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A Skokie man is due in court Wednesday accused of shooting a 23-year-old woman during an incident that a City Council member said was sparked by road rage.
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Pinterest plunges 20% after weak results as tariffs drag on ad revenue
Pinterest plunges 20% after weak results as tariffs drag on ad revenue
Third-quarter sales in the U.S. and Canada came in at $786 million, missing analyst projections.
cnb.cx
November 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Pinterest plunges 20% after weak results as tariffs drag on ad revenue