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Inyo County, on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, has two hospitals. In a matter of weeks it may be down to one, local and state officials say. https://cal.news/4pwNyaO
📸 Larry Valenzuela
📸 Larry Valenzuela
September 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Inyo County, on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, has two hospitals. In a matter of weeks it may be down to one, local and state officials say. https://cal.news/4pwNyaO
📸 Larry Valenzuela
📸 Larry Valenzuela
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Donald Trump to introduce $100,000 fees on skilled foreign worker visas
Donald Trump to introduce $100,000 fees on skilled foreign worker visas
Donald Trump will introduce a new $100,000 application fee for foreign worker visas.
news.sky.com
September 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Donald Trump to introduce $100,000 fees on skilled foreign worker visas
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"We are not going to be silent while you try to silence freedom of speech for Jimmy Kimmel." Protesters turned out to voice their frustrations with FCC's handling of Jimmy Kimmel after he made controversial statements about the killing of Charlie Kirk.
September 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
"We are not going to be silent while you try to silence freedom of speech for Jimmy Kimmel." Protesters turned out to voice their frustrations with FCC's handling of Jimmy Kimmel after he made controversial statements about the killing of Charlie Kirk.
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Airline CEOs warn Wall Street that passengers’ appetite for domestic trips is coming in lighter than they had hoped when they set forecasts high at the start of 2025.
Plane tickets are getting cheaper as domestic travel demand weakens
Delta, Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines pulled their 2025 financial outlooks this month, saying the U.S. economy is too tough to predict right now.
nbcnews.to
April 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Airline CEOs warn Wall Street that passengers’ appetite for domestic trips is coming in lighter than they had hoped when they set forecasts high at the start of 2025.
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Former Social Security Chief Martin O'Malley Warns of "Collapse of the Entire System" Under Trump
Former Social Security Chief Martin O’Malley Warns of “Collapse of the Entire System” Under Trump
Social Security recipients could soon see their benefits interrupted or delayed as a flood of cuts hits the agency, thanks to the efforts of Elon Musk and DOGE. Martin O’Malley, the former Maryland...
www.democracynow.org
April 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Former Social Security Chief Martin O'Malley Warns of "Collapse of the Entire System" Under Trump
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The cases are across 29 states, but most are in or near Texas, where a massive outbreak continues to mushroom in close-knit, undervaccinated communities.
With over 900 US measles cases so far this year, things are looking bleak
US hasn’t seen this many cases this early in a year since the 1990s before we hit “elimination.”…
arstechnica.com
April 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The cases are across 29 states, but most are in or near Texas, where a massive outbreak continues to mushroom in close-knit, undervaccinated communities.
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Updated, from NYT Graphics:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Federal Work Force Cuts So Far, Agency by Agency
Here are the layoffs, buyouts taken and planned reductions, by agency, that The New York Times has confirmed.
www.nytimes.com
April 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Updated, from NYT Graphics:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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From @dylanbaddour.bsky.social at @insideclimatenews.org: Advocates for water protection are supporting a bill that would prohibit most new discharges of treated wastewater into the state’s last 21 stretches of pristine rivers and streams. Can they successfully beat opposition from developers?
In Booming Central Texas, Wastewater Is Polluting Rivers and Streams
A bill in the Texas Legislature would protect the last 21 pristine watersheds. But for years, previous attempts have been defeated by powerful homebuilders.
www.texasobserver.org
April 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
From @dylanbaddour.bsky.social at @insideclimatenews.org: Advocates for water protection are supporting a bill that would prohibit most new discharges of treated wastewater into the state’s last 21 stretches of pristine rivers and streams. Can they successfully beat opposition from developers?
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OPINION: "If H.B. 1193 passes and becomes law, will our Black students, queer students, Muslim students, Hispanic students and students with disabilities feel safe to go to school in a state that wants to erase their histories and existence?" Amber Nichols-Buckley writes.
buff.ly/nhfErxL
buff.ly/nhfErxL
March 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
OPINION: "If H.B. 1193 passes and becomes law, will our Black students, queer students, Muslim students, Hispanic students and students with disabilities feel safe to go to school in a state that wants to erase their histories and existence?" Amber Nichols-Buckley writes.
buff.ly/nhfErxL
buff.ly/nhfErxL
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“If those who speak Spanish as their second language are included, then the U.S. is the second-largest Spanish-speaking country in the world after Mexico.”
By ending Spanish-language communications, the White House ignores U.S. demographics: buff.ly/T5h8YCR
By ending Spanish-language communications, the White House ignores U.S. demographics: buff.ly/T5h8YCR
March 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
“If those who speak Spanish as their second language are included, then the U.S. is the second-largest Spanish-speaking country in the world after Mexico.”
By ending Spanish-language communications, the White House ignores U.S. demographics: buff.ly/T5h8YCR
By ending Spanish-language communications, the White House ignores U.S. demographics: buff.ly/T5h8YCR
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If I have six chocolate Hershey Kisses and my boyfriend takes two how many fingers does he have left?
February 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
If I have six chocolate Hershey Kisses and my boyfriend takes two how many fingers does he have left?
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Since we're renaming things. Sorry Colorado and New Mexico.
February 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Since we're renaming things. Sorry Colorado and New Mexico.
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Can we just talk about how dumb #PierrePoilievre supporters are. I guarantee she thinks the Carhartt toque makes her look cool and edgy. Who's going to tell her? #CDNpoli
February 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Can we just talk about how dumb #PierrePoilievre supporters are. I guarantee she thinks the Carhartt toque makes her look cool and edgy. Who's going to tell her? #CDNpoli
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If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
February 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
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Heroic Dog Saves Family Of 5 From Herb-Roasted Chicken
Heroic Dog Saves Family Of 5 From Herb-Roasted Chicken
TACOMA, WA—Operating on pure natural instinct while leaping into action to protect his beloved owners, heroic dog Snickers saved a local family of five from the threat of an herb-roasted chicken, sour...
theonion.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Heroic Dog Saves Family Of 5 From Herb-Roasted Chicken
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In a letter to U.S. Bishops published on Tuesday, Pope Francis seemed to criticize recent comments by JD Vance, a Catholic, who accused Democrats of prioritizing the needs of migrants over those of US citizens, citing the Catholic concept of “ordo amoris.”
Pope Francis takes aim at Vance's definition of 'ordo amoris' in letter to US Bishops
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Vice President JD Vance used the old Catholic theology to defend the Trump administration's immigration policy. Pope Francis made clear that's not the church's interpretation.
religionnews.com
February 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In a letter to U.S. Bishops published on Tuesday, Pope Francis seemed to criticize recent comments by JD Vance, a Catholic, who accused Democrats of prioritizing the needs of migrants over those of US citizens, citing the Catholic concept of “ordo amoris.”
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On Monday, U.S. Agency for International Development Inspector General Paul K. Martin released a report noting that Trump’s dismantling of the agency will likely result in nearly $500 million worth of food going bad. On Tuesday, he was fired.
Trump Fires USAID Watchdog One Day After He Dared Criticize Him
Donald Trump doesn’t want to hear any dissent—even if people starve in the process.
newrepublic.com
February 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
On Monday, U.S. Agency for International Development Inspector General Paul K. Martin released a report noting that Trump’s dismantling of the agency will likely result in nearly $500 million worth of food going bad. On Tuesday, he was fired.
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The General Services Administration, staffed at its upper levels by Elon Musk associates, plans to sell 500-plus buildings—some of which house government agencies and the offices of US senators.
The GSA Plans to Sell Hundreds of Its Federal Government Buildings
The General Services Administration, staffed at its upper levels by Elon Musk associates, plans to sell 500-plus buildings—some of which house government agencies and the offices of US senators.
www.wired.com
February 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The General Services Administration, staffed at its upper levels by Elon Musk associates, plans to sell 500-plus buildings—some of which house government agencies and the offices of US senators.
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A Wisconsin couple is suing Optum Rx and Walgreens for alleged negligence after their son died of an asthma attack. They say he stopped taking his maintenance inhaler because he could not afford it when the price went up to over $500.
22-year-old died of asthma attack after inhaler price went up over $500, parents say
A young man died of an asthma attack after the price of his inhaler went up over $500.
www.live5news.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:15 AM
A Wisconsin couple is suing Optum Rx and Walgreens for alleged negligence after their son died of an asthma attack. They say he stopped taking his maintenance inhaler because he could not afford it when the price went up to over $500.
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Vote-by-mail is overwhelmingly popular, and trusted, across party lines.
In a survey, about 80% of Utah voters said they were confident their ballots were counted accurately and 76% said they were very or somewhat confident the state’s current vote-by-mail system “produces fair election outcomes.”
In a survey, about 80% of Utah voters said they were confident their ballots were counted accurately and 76% said they were very or somewhat confident the state’s current vote-by-mail system “produces fair election outcomes.”
Utah started sending ballots by mail to raise turnout. Here’s how many use them amid efforts to nix that choice.
Utah is one of eight states to send ballots to all active, registered voters by mail. It is also the only red state of the bunch.
www.sltrib.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Vote-by-mail is overwhelmingly popular, and trusted, across party lines.
In a survey, about 80% of Utah voters said they were confident their ballots were counted accurately and 76% said they were very or somewhat confident the state’s current vote-by-mail system “produces fair election outcomes.”
In a survey, about 80% of Utah voters said they were confident their ballots were counted accurately and 76% said they were very or somewhat confident the state’s current vote-by-mail system “produces fair election outcomes.”
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Utah is one of 8 states to send ballots to all active, registered voters by mail. Currently, Utah voters can cast their vote simply by filling out their ballot and placing it back in the mailbox.
GOP Rep. Jefferson Burton’s “Amendments to Election Law,” or HB300, would change that.
GOP Rep. Jefferson Burton’s “Amendments to Election Law,” or HB300, would change that.
Utah looks to ditch vote-by-mail for drop boxes. 58% of boxes are not accessible to people with disabilities.
Most of Utah’s ballot drop boxes are not accessible to people with disabilities. GOP lawmakers are pushing ahead with a bill that would force most Utahns to leave their ballots in a box.
www.sltrib.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Utah is one of 8 states to send ballots to all active, registered voters by mail. Currently, Utah voters can cast their vote simply by filling out their ballot and placing it back in the mailbox.
GOP Rep. Jefferson Burton’s “Amendments to Election Law,” or HB300, would change that.
GOP Rep. Jefferson Burton’s “Amendments to Election Law,” or HB300, would change that.
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And we outlined how USAID cuts are helping criminals get away with child abuse and human trafficking. Multiple children’s safety groups now find themselves severely hamstrung. https://wrd.cm/3QfcnYE
US Funding Cuts Are Helping Criminals Get Away With Child Abuse and Human Trafficking
Services supporting victims of online child exploitation and trafficking around the world have faced USAID and State Department cuts—and children are suffering as a result, sources tell WIRED.
www.wired.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:26 AM
And we outlined how USAID cuts are helping criminals get away with child abuse and human trafficking. Multiple children’s safety groups now find themselves severely hamstrung. https://wrd.cm/3QfcnYE
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After renaming the 'Gulf of Mexico', GOP has a proposal to rename Greenland to ‘Red, White and Blueland’ "It's in the works." Republican unveils bill to rename Greenland. Georgia Representative Buddy Carter hopes to assist the U.S.’s ‘negotiator-in-chief’ with his plans to acquire the Arctic island
February 12, 2025 at 1:38 AM
After renaming the 'Gulf of Mexico', GOP has a proposal to rename Greenland to ‘Red, White and Blueland’ "It's in the works." Republican unveils bill to rename Greenland. Georgia Representative Buddy Carter hopes to assist the U.S.’s ‘negotiator-in-chief’ with his plans to acquire the Arctic island
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In the end, Donald trump’s only accomplishment will be that the whole World detests him.
February 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In the end, Donald trump’s only accomplishment will be that the whole World detests him.