Petty PhD
@hardknocklife25.bsky.social
We don't die all at once, but slowly, in bits and pieces
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The Justice Department has admitted that it was Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem who made the decision to deport a group of Venezuelan men to the notorious CECOT mega-prison complex in El Salvador, ignoring a judge’s order to keep them in custody in the United States.
DOJ Admits Noem Decided to Deport Venezuelan Men to CECOT Prison in El Salvador
The Justice Department has admitted that it was Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem who made the decision to deport a group of Venezuelan men to the notorious CECOT mega-prison complex in El Salvador, ignoring a judge's order to keep them in custody in the United States.
www.democracynow.org
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The Justice Department has admitted that it was Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem who made the decision to deport a group of Venezuelan men to the notorious CECOT mega-prison complex in El Salvador, ignoring a judge’s order to keep them in custody in the United States.
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Taxpayers have shelled out nearly $71 million for Trump's golf hobby since he retook office — and he's on track to exceed an eye-popping figure
Second-Term Tab For Trump’s Golf Hobby Tops $70 Million, On Track To Exceed $300 Million
The total would double the $151.5 million taxpayers shelled out for him to play golf during his first term.
www.huffpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Taxpayers have shelled out nearly $71 million for Trump's golf hobby since he retook office — and he's on track to exceed an eye-popping figure
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To combat bird flu spread, other countries have authorized poultry vaccines. The U.S. hasn’t, amid political and economic pushback.
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci...
www.propublica.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
To combat bird flu spread, other countries have authorized poultry vaccines. The U.S. hasn’t, amid political and economic pushback.
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
By @natlash.bsky.social
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NEW: Since the start of this year, more than 600 immigrant children have been placed in government shelters by ICE.
That number, which has not been previously reported, is the highest since recordkeeping began a decade ago.
That number, which has not been previously reported, is the highest since recordkeeping began a decade ago.
ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record.
Under a zero tolerance policy, the first Trump administration separated immigrant children from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. New data suggests separations are happening all over the count...
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
NEW: Since the start of this year, more than 600 immigrant children have been placed in government shelters by ICE.
That number, which has not been previously reported, is the highest since recordkeeping began a decade ago.
That number, which has not been previously reported, is the highest since recordkeeping began a decade ago.
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Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old.
www.whatimreading.net
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
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As Alaska ignores requests to fund school repairs, its Indigenous children suffer most because rural schools serve predominantly Alaska Native students — a population that was long forced to attend separate and unequal schools.
By @emilyschwing.bsky.social
By @emilyschwing.bsky.social
A Rural Alaska School Asked the State to Fund a Repair. Nearly Two Decades Later, the Building Is About to Collapse.
Rural school districts depend on the state to fund construction and maintenance projects. But over the past 25 years, Alaska lawmakers have ignored hundreds of requests for public schools that primari...
www.propublica.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
As Alaska ignores requests to fund school repairs, its Indigenous children suffer most because rural schools serve predominantly Alaska Native students — a population that was long forced to attend separate and unequal schools.
By @emilyschwing.bsky.social
By @emilyschwing.bsky.social
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U.S. Rep. Mike Collins under House ethics committee investigation
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins under House ethics committee investigation
Georgia congressman one of four Republicans running for U.S. Senate in 2026 against incumbent Jon Ossoff.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins under House ethics committee investigation
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Democrats want an anti-animal cruelty bill to be renamed the “Kristi Noem Canine Protection Act.”
GOP Wants Puppy Killer Kristi Noem to Deport Dog Kicker
The Democrats want an anti-animal cruelty bill to be renamed the “Kristi Noem Canine Protection Act.”
trib.al
November 19, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Democrats want an anti-animal cruelty bill to be renamed the “Kristi Noem Canine Protection Act.”
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Georgia earns another ‘F’ in national report on maternal, infant health
Georgia earns another ‘F’ in national report on maternal, infant health
Georgia has now received a failing grade in each annual March of Dimes report card since the year 2022.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Georgia earns another ‘F’ in national report on maternal, infant health
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Jon Minadeo is a neo-Nazi on a mission—a mission to meet America’s children in online video chats and convince them to hate.
When he encounters children of color, he tries to persuade them to hate themselves, often brandishing an assault weapon and warning them to expect to be treated violently.
When he encounters children of color, he tries to persuade them to hate themselves, often brandishing an assault weapon and warning them to expect to be treated violently.
MUST WATCH: Meet the neo-Nazi targeting kids online, teaching them to hate and to prepare to kill www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
Meet the neo-Nazi targeting kids online, teaching them to hate and to prepare to kill
A Phil Williams NC5 Investigates report on a neo-Nazi targeting kids online, telling them to prepare for a 'race war'
www.newschannel5.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Jon Minadeo is a neo-Nazi on a mission—a mission to meet America’s children in online video chats and convince them to hate.
When he encounters children of color, he tries to persuade them to hate themselves, often brandishing an assault weapon and warning them to expect to be treated violently.
When he encounters children of color, he tries to persuade them to hate themselves, often brandishing an assault weapon and warning them to expect to be treated violently.
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Don't be evil?
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
Google Has Chosen a Side in Trump's Mass Deportation Effort
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable gr...
www.404media.co
November 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Don't be evil?
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
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In Kenya, more than 600,000 children line up for lunch each school day through Food4Education, the organization founded by Wawira Njiru. Each child wears a bright wristband that they tap to receive a hot meal.
The nonprofit has provided more than 100 million meals in all since it launched.
The nonprofit has provided more than 100 million meals in all since it launched.
How 20-year-old Kenyan student turned a local fundraiser into nonprofit serving 600,000 meals a day
Wawira Njiru, founder and CEO of Food4Education, leads a nonprofit feeding 600,000 schoolchildren in Kenya, and has provided over 100 million meals in all.
cnb.cx
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In Kenya, more than 600,000 children line up for lunch each school day through Food4Education, the organization founded by Wawira Njiru. Each child wears a bright wristband that they tap to receive a hot meal.
The nonprofit has provided more than 100 million meals in all since it launched.
The nonprofit has provided more than 100 million meals in all since it launched.
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Need Help Identifying Two Men
“A Los Angeles hospital is asking for the public’s help identifying two men hooked up to breathing tubes and who have been receiving treatment this week, according to officials.” - @ktla.com
“A Los Angeles hospital is asking for the public’s help identifying two men hooked up to breathing tubes and who have been receiving treatment this week, according to officials.” - @ktla.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Need Help Identifying Two Men
“A Los Angeles hospital is asking for the public’s help identifying two men hooked up to breathing tubes and who have been receiving treatment this week, according to officials.” - @ktla.com
“A Los Angeles hospital is asking for the public’s help identifying two men hooked up to breathing tubes and who have been receiving treatment this week, according to officials.” - @ktla.com
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Two children and their mother have died after eating street food at a popular Istanbul tourist site, Turkish officials said.
Suspected food poisoning kills mother, 2 kids at popular Istanbul tourist site
Two children and their mother have died after eating street food at a popular Istanbul tourist site, Turkish officials said.
cbsn.ws
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Two children and their mother have died after eating street food at a popular Istanbul tourist site, Turkish officials said.
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Global rates of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in childhood and adolescence have nearly doubled since 2000, putting more kids at risk for poor health later in life.
Read more: https://cnn.it/4nWi3oK
Read more: https://cnn.it/4nWi3oK
November 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Global rates of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in childhood and adolescence have nearly doubled since 2000, putting more kids at risk for poor health later in life.
Read more: https://cnn.it/4nWi3oK
Read more: https://cnn.it/4nWi3oK
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Eligible Georgians to receive partial SNAP benefits, GHS says
Eligible Georgians to receive partial SNAP benefits, GHS says
The Georgia Department of Human Services (GHS) on Sunday announced it will issue partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Eligible Georgians to receive partial SNAP benefits, GHS says
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Tyler Perry reportedly donates $1.4 million to help families facing hunger amid SNAP benefit reductions
Tyler Perry reportedly donates $1.4 million to help families facing hunger amid SNAP benefit reductions
Tyler Perry is helping metro Atlanta families who are facing hunger amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Tyler Perry reportedly donates $1.4 million to help families facing hunger amid SNAP benefit reductions
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CNN: "A brand new report is out showing layoff announcements hit their highest level for October in over 20 years. It's painting a picture of a job market that is really hurting. US-based employers announced 150,074 job cuts in October, more than any October since 2003."
November 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
CNN: "A brand new report is out showing layoff announcements hit their highest level for October in over 20 years. It's painting a picture of a job market that is really hurting. US-based employers announced 150,074 job cuts in October, more than any October since 2003."
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California voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed Proposition 50 in a race called by the Associated Press before a single ballot was counted—a reflection of decisive support in a victory that significantly boosts Democratic chances of retaking the House of Representatives next year.
Dems win major victory against Trumpism as Prop. 50 passes in California
The Golden State ballot measure cancels out Republicans' Texas gerrymander.
www.motherjones.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM
California voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed Proposition 50 in a race called by the Associated Press before a single ballot was counted—a reflection of decisive support in a victory that significantly boosts Democratic chances of retaking the House of Representatives next year.
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Never forget: Dick Cheney's dishonesty led to 4,400 dead US troops and 200,000 or so dead Iraqi civilians.
Dick Cheney and the big lie that should never be forgotten
It led to 4,400 dead US troops and 200,000 or so dead Iraqi civilians.
www.motherjones.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Never forget: Dick Cheney's dishonesty led to 4,400 dead US troops and 200,000 or so dead Iraqi civilians.
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Atlanta mayor, community food bank to announce emergency SNAP assistance
Atlanta mayor, community food bank to announce emergency SNAP assistance
Time is running out for lawmakers in Washington to agree on a deal to end the government shutdown and ensure thousands of families here in Georgia have food.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Atlanta mayor, community food bank to announce emergency SNAP assistance
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Sudan's army has lost its last foothold of el-Fasher, in Darfur, to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Now warnings are mounting of a second genocide as mass killings unfold before the world. n.pr/4oe3DRM
As Darfur's last city falls, fears grow 'there will be no one left to save'
Sudan's army has lost its last foothold of el-Fasher, in Darfur, to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Now warnings are mounting of a second genocide as mass killings unfold before the world.
n.pr
October 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Sudan's army has lost its last foothold of el-Fasher, in Darfur, to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Now warnings are mounting of a second genocide as mass killings unfold before the world. n.pr/4oe3DRM
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Someone must lose their job over this cover up.
October 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Someone must lose their job over this cover up.