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EXCLUSIVE: watch the trailer for "Gaza: Doctors Under Attack", the film the BBC didn't want to air. The trailer features, among others, Dr Adnan al Bursh, later killed by Israel.

Zeteo is proud to be airing this documentary to paid subscribers across the world on 2 July at: gazadoctors.film
June 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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If the GOP reconciliation bill passes, ICE gets through FY2029:

- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
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June 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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June 29, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Swimming in the ocean and other natural bodies of water provides a connection to nature that's effective at reducing stress.
Open-ocean swimming has many health benefits — and some risks
Swimming in the ocean is not just great exercise; it also provides a connection to nature proponents say is especially effective at reducing stress.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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🚨🚨🚨 I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did. 🚨🚨🚨
May 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Lotus reverses plan to pull out of UK after government offers fresh support https://on.ft.com/4kjBciK
Lotus reverses plan to pull out of UK after government offers fresh support
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds to speak to sports-car maker after ‘everyone just panicked’
on.ft.com
June 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Welke opleiding kies je als je erna even in de horeca wil werken en daar voor altijd zal blijven hangen? - Bekijk het overzicht
Welke opleiding kies je als je erna even in de horeca wil werken en daar voor altijd zal blijven hangen?
Weet jij nog niet welke studie je wilt gaan doen?
speld.nl
June 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Let’s be absolutely clear. This decision, based on fringe conspiracy theories, will kill children.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
RFK Jr. says U.S. will stop funding global vaccine alliance Gavi
Gavi works to expand access to vaccines for children in some of the world’s poorest countries. Health experts say the move could have deadly consequences.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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I’m a hardworking, taxpaying, churchgoing, grandkid-raising American citizen. And if I work all day long and want to go home, smoke a joint & just stare at the fireplace for 3 hours…that’s my civil liberty. ‪

@sarapayan.bsky.social‬ reports on my mission to end America's prohibition on marijuana:
Rick Steves Talks Travel, Cannabis and Freedom
The celebrated PBS television host’s plant advocacy is legendary as is his take on the current state of international cannabis.
cannabisnow.com
June 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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🚨 👀 NEW: Republican Rep. @ScottCepicky seems to confirm Speaker Sexton hasn’t lived in CROSSVILLE in “4 years”, as many have long suspected👇🏽

He picks Sexton as likeliest to replace @RepMarkGreen in TN-7 (which Crossville is not in), saying he could say he lives in NASHVILLE🤔
June 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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That’s not what this is about at all. We can walk and chew gum at the same time. We’re not fucking idiots, Elizabeth. None of us have forgotten their bill. But our patience is wearing thin on democrats posting and not acting. Whether they’re taken up or not, you should all be on impeachment train.
June 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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I'd say throw that at Schmer too while you're at it but his political career ended when he convinced the Dems to give up their leverage on the reconciliation bill earlier this year. I mean you can but that would just be for funsies.
June 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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“There was a big deal made about this executive order in February. IVF is a big deal. This President has made it a big deal. It impacts a lot of people in our country, and we’re waiting. We would love to know what those policy recommendations are.”
Trump still hasn't produced plans to make IVF more accessible
The deadline for a much-hyped White House report has come and gone, and it's unclear if it will ever be publicly released.
www.motherjones.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Welfare versus warfare - the PM has made his choice but faces the hardest fight of his premiership
Welfare versus warfare - the PM has made his choice but faces the hardest fight of his premiership
Welfare versus warfare: this is the week when tensions between the government's spending priorities are playing out in front of our very eyes.
news.sky.com
June 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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The fate of Iran's nuclear programme depends significantly on what happened to the material, enriched to levels just short of weapons-grade. www.ft.com/content/12a8...
June 23, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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Republicans want you to forget they’re ripping health care away from over 16 million people while Trump wages a new endless war against Iran.

That’s Republican leadership for you.
June 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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NEW — I wrote a guide to the upcoming NYC Democratic mayoral primary for both locals and outsiders to understand wtf is going on, including my recommended ranking order + other helpful resources.

Read and share:
How to rank the NYC Democratic mayoral primary candidates
The Handbasket's official recommendations and guide to the race.
www.thehandbasket.co
June 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Finally, good news out of Belarus. Sending my best wishes to Sergei Tsikhanouski and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
June 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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The American people were lied to about Vietnam, with tragic consequences.

The American people were lied to about Iraq, with tragic consequences.

The American people are being lied to again today. We cannot allow history to repeat itself.
June 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Tennessee’s legislative session starts in January, and we’ll be there to cover it for you.

If you appreciate what we do, one great way to support our work is to chip in and grab a Holler hat🧢 : tnholler.com/2024/10/holl...
November 30, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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My favorite part of being Governor is getting to meet YOU (and take a selfie or two).

Happy National Selfie Day, Maryland!
June 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Does Prince Charming still exist? A spate of media scrutinizing the one-percent—including “Materialists” and “Anora”—attests to the difficulty of romanticizing wealth and love.
The Rise of the Anti-Cinderella Story
A pair of recent films, Celine Song’s “Materialists” and Sean Baker’s “Anora,” turn the fairy tale on its head, with mixed results.
www.newyorker.com
June 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM