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I have a habit of re-posting my followers posts! IMHO, it’s the best way to get to know each other.
Favorite Quote:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away
Favorite Quote:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away
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⚡️ Kremlin panics as Russian Urals crude oil price nears crucial $50 mark.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov attributed the price decline to "the US decision to introduce tariffs for most countries in the world."
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov attributed the price decline to "the US decision to introduce tariffs for most countries in the world."
Kremlin panics as Russian Urals crude oil price nears crucial $50 mark
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov attributed the price decline to "the US decision to introduce tariffs for most countries in the world."
kyivindependent.com
April 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
⚡️ Kremlin panics as Russian Urals crude oil price nears crucial $50 mark.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov attributed the price decline to "the US decision to introduce tariffs for most countries in the world."
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov attributed the price decline to "the US decision to introduce tariffs for most countries in the world."
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China slammed US Vice President JD Vance for referring to the Chinese people as “peasants” in an interview that has drawn widespread ire and ridicule on China’s internet – and comparisons with Vance’s own self-proclaimed “hillbilly” background
China lashes out at JD Vance for calling Chinese people ‘peasants’ | CNN
China on Tuesday slammed US Vice President JD Vance for referring to the Chinese people as “peasants” in an interview that has drawn widespread ire and ridicule on China’s internet – and comparisons w...
www.cnn.com
April 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
China slammed US Vice President JD Vance for referring to the Chinese people as “peasants” in an interview that has drawn widespread ire and ridicule on China’s internet – and comparisons with Vance’s own self-proclaimed “hillbilly” background
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Exclusive: Trump administration officials have told some US government employees that Elon Musk's DOGE team of technologists is using AI to surveil at least one federal agency’s communications for hostility to President Donald Trump and his agenda reut.rs/4i5ORZq
Exclusive: Musk's DOGE using AI to snoop on U.S. federal workers, sources say
Trump administration officials have told some U.S. government employees that Elon Musk's DOGE team of technologists is using artificial intelligence to surveil at least one federal agency’s communications for hostility to President Donald Trump and his agenda, said two people with knowledge of the matter.
reut.rs
April 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Exclusive: Trump administration officials have told some US government employees that Elon Musk's DOGE team of technologists is using AI to surveil at least one federal agency’s communications for hostility to President Donald Trump and his agenda reut.rs/4i5ORZq
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While fallen soldiers returned home, Trump hit the golf course and veterans took notice.
April 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
While fallen soldiers returned home, Trump hit the golf course and veterans took notice.
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#ICYMI: Speaker Mike Johnson lives in a $3.7 million D.C. townhouse with evangelical pastor Steve Berger, who has attacked the separation of church and state as “a delusional lie."
Berger's project: ministering to members of Congress so that what “they learn is then translated into policy.”
Berger's project: ministering to members of Congress so that what “they learn is then translated into policy.”
Speaker Mike Johnson Is Living in a D.C. House That Is the Center of a Pastor’s Secretive Influence Campaign
The Capitol Hill townhouse is owned by a major Republican donor. It’s the headquarters of a little-known political influence project that has reached a number of powerful Republican politicians.
propub.li
April 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
#ICYMI: Speaker Mike Johnson lives in a $3.7 million D.C. townhouse with evangelical pastor Steve Berger, who has attacked the separation of church and state as “a delusional lie."
Berger's project: ministering to members of Congress so that what “they learn is then translated into policy.”
Berger's project: ministering to members of Congress so that what “they learn is then translated into policy.”
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The State of Maine sued the Agriculture Department on Monday, arguing that the agency violated the law when it froze funding to Maine last week and that the freeze threatened school meal programs.
Maine Sues U.S.D.A. Over Title IX Funding for School Lunches
The federal lawsuit is the latest escalation of Gov. Janet Mills’s standoff with the Trump administration over the issue of transgender athletes.
www.nytimes.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The State of Maine sued the Agriculture Department on Monday, arguing that the agency violated the law when it froze funding to Maine last week and that the freeze threatened school meal programs.
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Prominent anti-vaccine activists lined up on social media to denounce the move. By @gbrumfiel.bsky.social
Health secretary RFK Jr. endorses the MMR vaccine — stoking fury among his supporters
Prominent anti-vaccine activists lined up on social media to denounce the move.
www.npr.org
April 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Prominent anti-vaccine activists lined up on social media to denounce the move. By @gbrumfiel.bsky.social
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JUST IN: After criticism, the National Park Service has restored an old Underground Railroad webpage that prominently features Harriet Tubman.
After a backlash, National Park Service restores old Underground Railroad webpage that prominently features Harriet Tubman | CNN
The National Park Service seems to have returned an image of and quote from Harriet Tubman to a webpage about the Underground Railroad, following backlash after her presence on the page was dramatical...
www.cnn.com
April 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
JUST IN: After criticism, the National Park Service has restored an old Underground Railroad webpage that prominently features Harriet Tubman.
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NEW: Yesterday, the Justice Department sent armed marshals to warn former U.S. pardon attorney Liz Oyer not to disclose internal DOJ information during her Senate testimony.
Today, Oyer is speaking out to condemn the DOJ’s actions and defend the rule of law.
Today, Oyer is speaking out to condemn the DOJ’s actions and defend the rule of law.
April 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
NEW: Yesterday, the Justice Department sent armed marshals to warn former U.S. pardon attorney Liz Oyer not to disclose internal DOJ information during her Senate testimony.
Today, Oyer is speaking out to condemn the DOJ’s actions and defend the rule of law.
Today, Oyer is speaking out to condemn the DOJ’s actions and defend the rule of law.
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A Texas man who buried his eight-year-old daughter on Sunday after the unvaccinated child died with measles says Robert F Kennedy Jr “never said anything” about the vaccine against the illness or its proven efficacy while visiting the girl’s family and community for her funeral.
RFK Jr stayed silent on vaccine, says father of child who died from measles
www.theguardian.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A Texas man who buried his eight-year-old daughter on Sunday after the unvaccinated child died with measles says Robert F Kennedy Jr “never said anything” about the vaccine against the illness or its proven efficacy while visiting the girl’s family and community for her funeral.
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⚡️ US to relocate troops, equipment from key Ukraine aid hub in Poland.
The U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command announced on April 8 that American personnel and equipment will be relocated from Poland's Jasionka Airport, a key logistics hub for delivering military aid to Ukraine.
The U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command announced on April 8 that American personnel and equipment will be relocated from Poland's Jasionka Airport, a key logistics hub for delivering military aid to Ukraine.
US to relocate troops, equipment from key Ukraine aid hub in Poland
"The important work of facilitating military aid to Ukraine via Jasionka will continue under Polish and NATO leadership, supported by a streamlined U.S. military footprint," the statement reads.
kyivindependent.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
⚡️ US to relocate troops, equipment from key Ukraine aid hub in Poland.
The U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command announced on April 8 that American personnel and equipment will be relocated from Poland's Jasionka Airport, a key logistics hub for delivering military aid to Ukraine.
The U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command announced on April 8 that American personnel and equipment will be relocated from Poland's Jasionka Airport, a key logistics hub for delivering military aid to Ukraine.
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The Justice Department has directed prosecutors to stop pursuing litigation against people committing fraud with digital currency, the latest example of the Trump administration easing up on white-collar crime enforcement.
Justice Dept. says it will pull back on litigating cryptocurrency fraud
In a memo sent to the Justice Department on Monday night, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department will largely stop bringing cases that violate the Bank Secrecy Act or contain unregis...
www.washingtonpost.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Justice Department has directed prosecutors to stop pursuing litigation against people committing fraud with digital currency, the latest example of the Trump administration easing up on white-collar crime enforcement.
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The Ukrainian president publicly stated for the first time that Ukrainian troops have been active in Belgorod, making it the second incursion into Russia’s border regions since August 2024.
Ukrainian troops advance into Russia’s Belgorod, Zelenskyy confirms
The Ukrainian president publicly stated for the first time that Ukrainian troops have been active in Belgorod, making it the second incursion into Russia’s border regions since August 2024.
l.euronews.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The Ukrainian president publicly stated for the first time that Ukrainian troops have been active in Belgorod, making it the second incursion into Russia’s border regions since August 2024.
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www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
We should have nothing to do with the pariah state that is Israel.
This atrocious murder is another in the long list of atrocities committed by Israel.
Why hasn’t Netanyahu been arrested yet?
( I respect the Israelis who want peace and are appalled by this)
We should have nothing to do with the pariah state that is Israel.
This atrocious murder is another in the long list of atrocities committed by Israel.
Why hasn’t Netanyahu been arrested yet?
( I respect the Israelis who want peace and are appalled by this)
I knew some of the paramedics killed in Gaza. As humanitarian workers, we are drowning in grief | Amy Neilson
I write to bear witness to the incredible nature of these men – to their kindness, their gentleness and their goodness
www.theguardian.com
April 8, 2025 at 5:42 AM
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
We should have nothing to do with the pariah state that is Israel.
This atrocious murder is another in the long list of atrocities committed by Israel.
Why hasn’t Netanyahu been arrested yet?
( I respect the Israelis who want peace and are appalled by this)
We should have nothing to do with the pariah state that is Israel.
This atrocious murder is another in the long list of atrocities committed by Israel.
Why hasn’t Netanyahu been arrested yet?
( I respect the Israelis who want peace and are appalled by this)
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Was fascinating to watch Trump's meandering diatribe yesterday, with war-criminal Netanyahu by his side, suggesting the European Union 🇪🇺 was formed with the *sole intent* to destroy the United States 🇺🇸 economically.
Quite a statement from the EU's #1 trading partner.
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Quite a statement from the EU's #1 trading partner.
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April 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Was fascinating to watch Trump's meandering diatribe yesterday, with war-criminal Netanyahu by his side, suggesting the European Union 🇪🇺 was formed with the *sole intent* to destroy the United States 🇺🇸 economically.
Quite a statement from the EU's #1 trading partner.
😳🚫🤡
Quite a statement from the EU's #1 trading partner.
😳🚫🤡
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✨ "Women, whether or not they are queer or famous (or neither), still have to contend with the idea that they owe their time to others and that boundaries are negotiable."
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/lessons-from-chappell-roans-boundary-setting-for-standing-against-harrasement/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/lessons-from-chappell-roans-boundary-setting-for-standing-against-harrasement/
Lessons from Chappell Roan's boundary setting for standing against harassment
There is a relevant lesson for all of us in Chappell Roan’s approach to setting boundaries with her ‘fans’
www.wearequeeraf.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
✨ "Women, whether or not they are queer or famous (or neither), still have to contend with the idea that they owe their time to others and that boundaries are negotiable."
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/lessons-from-chappell-roans-boundary-setting-for-standing-against-harrasement/
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/lessons-from-chappell-roans-boundary-setting-for-standing-against-harrasement/
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👏 Ukrainian forces shoot down Russia's most expensive drone worth over US$300,000 – video
Ukrainian forces shoot down Russia’s most expensive drone worth over US$300,000 – video
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed a Merlin-VR, the most expensive Russian reconnaissance UAV, worth more than US$300,000, on the Lyman front.
www.pravda.com.ua
April 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
👏 Ukrainian forces shoot down Russia's most expensive drone worth over US$300,000 – video
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Rural Missourians standing up today to protest the cuts to our social services and the cuts to the USDA, DOE and all the other terrible cuts that hurt rural communities.
We are protesting in Mountain Grove Missouri. Rains and floods didn't stop us!
We are protesting in Mountain Grove Missouri. Rains and floods didn't stop us!
April 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Rural Missourians standing up today to protest the cuts to our social services and the cuts to the USDA, DOE and all the other terrible cuts that hurt rural communities.
We are protesting in Mountain Grove Missouri. Rains and floods didn't stop us!
We are protesting in Mountain Grove Missouri. Rains and floods didn't stop us!
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When elected officials see mass protests and then immediately adjust their behavior in response, that is a good thing. That's how this should work!
Celebrate Blumenthal for this. And then ask your own Dem senator what they're doing. And what Schumer is doing.
Celebrate Blumenthal for this. And then ask your own Dem senator what they're doing. And what Schumer is doing.
Breaking: Sen. Richard Blumenthal says he plans to place a hold on ALL Trump nominees going forward.
This will force Republicans to hold individual votes to override each hold, which will severely slow down their agenda.
🔗: www.axios.com/newsletters/...
This will force Republicans to hold individual votes to override each hold, which will severely slow down their agenda.
🔗: www.axios.com/newsletters/...
April 8, 2025 at 4:09 AM
When elected officials see mass protests and then immediately adjust their behavior in response, that is a good thing. That's how this should work!
Celebrate Blumenthal for this. And then ask your own Dem senator what they're doing. And what Schumer is doing.
Celebrate Blumenthal for this. And then ask your own Dem senator what they're doing. And what Schumer is doing.
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BREAKING: Supreme Court temporarily pauses a judge's order that the Trump administration must bring back the man accidentally deported to an El Salvador jail by midnight.
Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador does not need to be back in U.S. tonight, Supreme Court rules
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legal resident protected from deportation by a 2019 court order who has lived in the U.S. since 2011, was deported to a notorious Salvadorian prison on March 15.
nbcnews.to
April 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
BREAKING: Supreme Court temporarily pauses a judge's order that the Trump administration must bring back the man accidentally deported to an El Salvador jail by midnight.
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23andMe is bankrupt, and a judge has ruled it can sell its consumer data, which includes information about health, habits and personal traits.
A lawyer and bioethicist explains the concerns and why they’re deleting their own 23andMe data buff.ly/hv51ZVq
A lawyer and bioethicist explains the concerns and why they’re deleting their own 23andMe data buff.ly/hv51ZVq
April 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
23andMe is bankrupt, and a judge has ruled it can sell its consumer data, which includes information about health, habits and personal traits.
A lawyer and bioethicist explains the concerns and why they’re deleting their own 23andMe data buff.ly/hv51ZVq
A lawyer and bioethicist explains the concerns and why they’re deleting their own 23andMe data buff.ly/hv51ZVq
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Revised National Parks Webpage Describes Harriet Tubman As Human Trafficker
Revised National Parks Webpage Describes Harriet Tubman As Human Trafficker
WASHINGTON—As the Trump administration continues to alter the version of American history that appears in government publications, sources confirmed Monday that a page on the National Parks website ha...
theonion.com
April 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Revised National Parks Webpage Describes Harriet Tubman As Human Trafficker
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US Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily paused an order requiring the Trump administration to bring back a Maryland man who immigration officials conceded was wrongly deported to a notorious prison in his native El Salvador
Chief Justice Pauses Order to Return Wrongfully Deported Man
The US chief justice temporarily paused an order requiring President Donald Trump’s administration to bring back a Maryland man who immigration officials conceded was wrongly deported to a notorious p...
www.bloomberg.com
April 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
US Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily paused an order requiring the Trump administration to bring back a Maryland man who immigration officials conceded was wrongly deported to a notorious prison in his native El Salvador
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According to a new book edited by Andréanne Bissonnette and Élisabeth Vallet, while “restoring the rule of law” to the U.S.-Mexico border has been a repeated talking point for successive administrations, it is the border walls that they have built, not the border itself, that are lawless.
The Lawless Border Wall
The application of waivers and the interpretation of their scope has repeatedly expanded, such that border walls are now privileged over all potential legal constraints short of the U.S. Constitution.
www.texasobserver.org
April 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
According to a new book edited by Andréanne Bissonnette and Élisabeth Vallet, while “restoring the rule of law” to the U.S.-Mexico border has been a repeated talking point for successive administrations, it is the border walls that they have built, not the border itself, that are lawless.