AndrewD
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Just an introvert, looking out the window to see if the world is ending yet.
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20 years after Katrina, New Orleans’ levees are sinking and short on money
The city’s $14 billion flood system faces new threats from climate change, land subsidence, and Trump budget cuts.
The city’s $14 billion flood system faces new threats from climate change, land subsidence, and Trump budget cuts.
20 years after Katrina, New Orleans’ levees are sinking and short on money
The city’s $14 billion flood system faces new threats from climate change, land subsidence, and Trump budget cuts.
veritenews.org
August 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
20 years after Katrina, New Orleans’ levees are sinking and short on money
The city’s $14 billion flood system faces new threats from climate change, land subsidence, and Trump budget cuts.
The city’s $14 billion flood system faces new threats from climate change, land subsidence, and Trump budget cuts.
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“The state of Texas is only 40 percent white, but white voters control over 73 percent of the state’s congressional seats,” Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, said.
New Texas Election Map Is Racially Biased, Lawsuit Says
Voting-rights advocates are suing, saying Texas Republicans' new congressional maps weaken the electoral influence of Black voters.
buff.ly
August 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
“The state of Texas is only 40 percent white, but white voters control over 73 percent of the state’s congressional seats,” Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, said.
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Reminder: Since being elected, Trump has moved quickly to undo progress made with gun safety policies.
Trump prepares to wipe out years of progress on gun violence
An executive order threatens “ghost gun” regulations, red flag laws, and more.
www.motherjones.com
August 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Reminder: Since being elected, Trump has moved quickly to undo progress made with gun safety policies.
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A spokesperson for Grassley's office told me that they were going to address pretty clear Byrd issues with the contempt provision. I don't see how this text does that at all. theintercept.com/2025/05/24/r...
June 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A spokesperson for Grassley's office told me that they were going to address pretty clear Byrd issues with the contempt provision. I don't see how this text does that at all. theintercept.com/2025/05/24/r...
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Nearly 2 in 3 U.S. adults oppose the use of government funds for this weekend's military parade in Washington, D.C., according to new data from the NBC News Decision Desk Poll.
Poll: Americans disapprove of spending public funds to put on military parade in Washington
President Donald Trump ordered Saturday's parade, which will feature soldiers, vehicles and military aircraft in Washington, D.C.
nbcnews.to
June 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Nearly 2 in 3 U.S. adults oppose the use of government funds for this weekend's military parade in Washington, D.C., according to new data from the NBC News Decision Desk Poll.
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For more Colorado "No Kings" coverage follow @sarawilson.bsky.social and @brumerdelilah.bsky.social
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People across Colorado planned demonstrations against the Trump administration in "No Kings" protests, part of a nationwide movement Saturday. Newsline is providing live coverage. @statesnewsroom.com is providing nationwide coverage.
People across Colorado plan demonstrations against Trump administration in 'No Kings' protests | Colorado Newsline
Demonstrations were planned across Colorado as part of a “nationwide day of defiance," dubbed “No Kings," against the Trump administration.
coloradonewsline.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
For more Colorado "No Kings" coverage follow @sarawilson.bsky.social and @brumerdelilah.bsky.social
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A U.S. citizen from New York says he was stopped, searched and handcuffed by ICE agents who said he looked like someone they were trying to find, @nbcnewyork.com reports.
June 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A U.S. citizen from New York says he was stopped, searched and handcuffed by ICE agents who said he looked like someone they were trying to find, @nbcnewyork.com reports.
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The founder and former CEO of New Hampshire’s largest network of addiction centers is arrested after federal prosecutors say he orchestrated a conspiracy to stalk and harass local journalists in retaliation for unfavorable reporting.
Founder of New Hampshire addiction center charged in scheme to intimidate journalists
Eric Spofford, 40, was arrested Friday after prosecutors say he masterminded a conspiracy to terrorize journalists in retaliation for negative reporting.
nbcnews.to
May 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The founder and former CEO of New Hampshire’s largest network of addiction centers is arrested after federal prosecutors say he orchestrated a conspiracy to stalk and harass local journalists in retaliation for unfavorable reporting.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has angered US President Donald Trump over his scrutiny of Qatar's offer of a luxury aircraft as a gift.
Trump calls top Democrat Schumer a 'Palestinian' over Qatar jet row
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has angered US President Donald Trump over his scrutiny of Qatar's offer of a luxury aircraft as a gift.
l.euronews.com
May 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has angered US President Donald Trump over his scrutiny of Qatar's offer of a luxury aircraft as a gift.
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A commonality of the Canadian Conservative Party and the LNP Coalition in Australia, illustrated
Flex post, flex post, flex post, flex post, flex post, flex post, BOLLARD.
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May 14, 2025 at 8:20 AM
A commonality of the Canadian Conservative Party and the LNP Coalition in Australia, illustrated
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BBC reveals plan to expand Local Democracy Reporter coverage areas, "dramatically" increase news output on Youtube and Tiktok and build up BBC Verify
pressgazette.co.uk/news/bbc-rev...
pressgazette.co.uk/news/bbc-rev...
BBC reveals plan to expand Local Democracy Reporter coverage areas
BBC director-general Tim Davie has revealed plans to expand the Local Democracy Reporting Service and news coverage on Youtube and Tiktok.
pressgazette.co.uk
May 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
BBC reveals plan to expand Local Democracy Reporter coverage areas, "dramatically" increase news output on Youtube and Tiktok and build up BBC Verify
pressgazette.co.uk/news/bbc-rev...
pressgazette.co.uk/news/bbc-rev...
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The White House says its new trade agreements with the U.K. and China are starting points, but so far the Trump administration has given up more than it has gained.
Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines
The White House has said its agreements with the U.K. and China are starting points, but so far the Trump administration has given up more than it has gained.
nbcnews.to
May 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The White House says its new trade agreements with the U.K. and China are starting points, but so far the Trump administration has given up more than it has gained.
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The Trump administration has effectively “blacklisted” Harvard University from getting federal funding as part of its ongoing battle over discrimination and ideology, the university says in a new court filing.
Harvard says government has ‘blacklisted’ university from grants, with new details on cuts in lawsuit filing | CNN
The Trump administration has effectively “blacklisted” Harvard University from getting federal funding as part of its ongoing battle over discrimination and ideology, the university says in a new cour...
www.cnn.com
May 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The Trump administration has effectively “blacklisted” Harvard University from getting federal funding as part of its ongoing battle over discrimination and ideology, the university says in a new court filing.
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Republicans Sneak Nonprofit Killer Bill Into the Tail End of Trump’s 389-Page Tax Plan
theintercept.com/2025/05/12/t...
theintercept.com/2025/05/12/t...
Republicans Sneak Nonprofit Killer Bill Into the Tail End of Trump’s 389-Page Tax Plan
It would give the Trump administration the power to strip the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit it deems a “terrorist-supporting organization.”
theintercept.com
May 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Republicans Sneak Nonprofit Killer Bill Into the Tail End of Trump’s 389-Page Tax Plan
theintercept.com/2025/05/12/t...
theintercept.com/2025/05/12/t...
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License Plate Reader Company Flock Is Building a Massive People Lookup Tool, Leak Shows
🔗 www.404media.co/license-plat...
🔗 www.404media.co/license-plat...
License Plate Reader Company Flock Is Building a Massive People Lookup Tool, Leak Shows
Flock, which has license plate readers (LPRs) all around the country, wants police to be able to “jump from LPR to person,” according to leaked audio obtained by 404 Media.
www.404media.co
May 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
License Plate Reader Company Flock Is Building a Massive People Lookup Tool, Leak Shows
🔗 www.404media.co/license-plat...
🔗 www.404media.co/license-plat...
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Poland is preparing to repel a Russian invasion, including a plan to train every adult male in the country to be ready for war. We go to Poland to see what the preparations look like.
Poland prepares for war : State of the World from NPR
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and President Trump's efforts to change the U.S. relationship with Europe and NATO have caused some European countries to rethink their own defense. One example...
www.npr.org
May 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Poland is preparing to repel a Russian invasion, including a plan to train every adult male in the country to be ready for war. We go to Poland to see what the preparations look like.
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Production is only a fifth of what Tesla could actually build... if there was demand.
insideevs.com/news/757755/...
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Tesla Cybertruck Demand Is Way Below Its Annual Production Capacity
Model S and X sales have also tanked.
insideevs.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Production is only a fifth of what Tesla could actually build... if there was demand.
insideevs.com/news/757755/...
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ICYMI:
“It’s farcical to say that what this is actually doing is protecting us from antisemitism,” said Barnard associate professor Debbie Becher, who is Jewish and received the text. theintercept.com/2025/04/23/t...
April 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
ICYMI:
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Trump changes course on tariffs and the Fed: pressure from Wall Street and the CEOs convinces the president
Trump changes course on tariffs and the Fed: pressure from Wall Street and the CEOs convinces the president
Yet another turnaround by Donald Trump: this time the line is softened on Powell and with Beijing after the alarms raised by Walmart, Target and Home Depot. Markets reassured Donald Trump has softened his line on tariffs on China and withdrawn his attacks on Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell, after pressure from Wall Street and […]
www.liberoreporter.it
April 24, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Trump changes course on tariffs and the Fed: pressure from Wall Street and the CEOs convinces the president
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⚡️Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 13, injure at least 97 over past day.
Ukrainian forces downed 64 out of the 145 Shahed-type and other drones, as well as 48 out of the 70 missiles, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
Ukrainian forces downed 64 out of the 145 Shahed-type and other drones, as well as 48 out of the 70 missiles, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 13, injure at least 97 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 64 out of the 145 Shahed-type and other drones, as well as 48 out of the 70 missiles, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
kyivindependent.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:24 AM
⚡️Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 13, injure at least 97 over past day.
Ukrainian forces downed 64 out of the 145 Shahed-type and other drones, as well as 48 out of the 70 missiles, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
Ukrainian forces downed 64 out of the 145 Shahed-type and other drones, as well as 48 out of the 70 missiles, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.