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Mountain raised w east coast sass in my veins. Lovah of politics, books, dogs and wine, two of these things will kill me.
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A four-person flight crew. A lawyer eager to celebrate her 33rd birthday, seven hunting buddies, a Kansas farming couple, 28 people returning from an elite figure skating camp.

These are many of the victims of the plane crash in Washington D.C.
Who Are the Victims in the D.C. Plane Crash?
They were from all over — Kansas, Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area, and as far away as the Philippines.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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Breaking News: Workers at a Whole Foods in Philadelphia voted to become the first unionized store in the grocery chain, which is owned by Amazon.
Whole Foods Workers in Philadelphia Vote to Form Chain’s First Union
The union win comes as Amazon, which owns the grocery chain, is also fighting labor organizing in its warehouse and delivery businesses.
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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It seems that thanks to public pressure, the Trump Admin just backpedaled.
 
This was a mess that shouldn't have happened in the first place. I’m still hearing how hard this has been on Minnesota vets and their families. And a lot is still unclear.
 
This chaos was totally avoidable.
I just got a report that the Minneapolis VA has stopped hiring workers thanks to a hasty Trump Executive Order.

They’ve rescinded offers to dozens of people who were going to fill critical roles to care for vets.
January 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I’m not crying, you’re crying.
This is a beautiful tribute.
January 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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JUST IN: Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a multiphase ceasefire that commits them to end the war in Gaza, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch said.
Israel and Hamas reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on a multiphase ceasefire that commits them to end the war in Gaza, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch said.
www.npr.org
January 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Close to a million migrants will be shielded from deportation for up to 18 months.
Biden extends protections for immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador and Ukraine
Close to a millions migrants will be shielded from deportation for up to 18 months.
www.npr.org
January 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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🧪Bitcoin miners face little scrutiny in academia despite their massive waste, zero societal value, and existence solely fueled by opportunistic investors chasing a Ponzi scheme.
Cryptocurrency is making lots of noise, literally
The peace and quiet of rural Bono, Arkansas, has been shattered by a loud and incessant mechanical buzzing sound created by a bitcoin mine. Residents are HODL.
www.cbsnews.com
December 30, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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Your annual reminder that Die Hard is not a Christmas movie. My main reasons:

— There are no real Christmas themes in the movie.

— It could take place anytime of year and the plot wouldn’t have been any different. A Christmas Story, for example, is centered around Ralphie’s gift.
December 24, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Complaining about working 5 days/week & some possible wknds while so many fear for their jobs under next admin, make these people make sense.
New Senate calendar draws complaints
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune made a big deal of unveiling the 2025 Senate calendar last week.
punchbowl.news
December 20, 2024 at 1:02 AM
Doing shots when you’re 40.
December 11, 2024 at 1:06 PM
My gym class music this am could be best described as Bada Bing! Best Of- Spotify List by Tony Soprano.
The Sopranos Tony Soprano GIF
ALT: The Sopranos Tony Soprano GIF
media.tenor.com
December 3, 2024 at 2:09 PM
To the neighbor I passed sitting on his steps, no shoes, mimosa in hand, I feel you sir. Happy Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2024 at 7:45 PM