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Things... feel bad. Cuts across the federal government have thrown agencies whose job it is to prepare for disasters into chaos.

Because being ready for a disaster has never been more important, WIRED spoke with experts to bring you a guide. @mollytaft.com has more: www.wired.com/story/how-to...
June 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, posted photos on Sunday of himself and his grandchildren swimming in a contaminated Washington creek where swimming is not allowed because it is used for sewer runoff.
RFK Jr. Swims in Washington Creek That Flows With Sewage and Bacteria
www.nytimes.com
May 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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May 13, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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75. Food and Drug Administration hides information about deadly E. coli outbreak.
E. coli secrecy places corporate interests over public health
Plus: RFK Jr. says “We’re going to try to get as close as we can to total transparency.”
freedom.press
April 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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74. Health and Human Services gags health agencies from communicating with the public, including journalists.
Federal health agencies told to halt all external communications
In a memo obtained by NPR, acting Health Secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from "a presidential appointee."
www.npr.org
April 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Tracking Trump, Day 100:

• A historically low approval rating
• Reviewing progress on campaign promises
• 10 charts that illustrate Trump's presidency

Plus more to know for April 29: www.washingtonpost.com/the-seven-tr...

📥 Get the newsletter: www.washingtonpost.com/newsletters/...
April 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Trump: "Two Venezuelan members of tDa were arrested in Washington state for kidnapping a 58-year-old woman, driving a power drill through her hand to extort her bank account information, shooting her, leaving her for dead. Miraculously, she just survived, but she's not feeling so well."
April 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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A university lecturer was murdered by her estranged husband after she reported him to police six times in the space of just five months, including on the day before her death, a court has heard
Lecturer reported estranged husband to police six times before murder
www.thetimes.com
April 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Taras Atamanchuk moved to the US with his family through Biden's 'parole' program for Ukrainians. In February he tried to renew his work permit, but Trump's administration quietly stopped processing renewals or applications reut.rs/3Gl9YKm
Insight: In first 100 days, Trump tells migrants 'leave the United States'
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Taras Atamanchuk found safety for his family near Houston, Texas.
reut.rs
April 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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George Santos was sentenced Friday for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges.
George Santos sentencing: Full timeline of his crimes and deceit
www.newsweek.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Tricksters have been paying Meta to show you Facebook and Instagram posts touting a $750 “tariff relief credit” or $5,600 in “tariff relief benefits.”

Needless to say, these promised financial goodies were bogus.
Beware of Facebook posts for ‘tariff relief’ payments. They’re lies.
I regret to inform you about the latest deception that’s enabled by Facebook and Instagram.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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NEW: AG Pam Bondi warned that the arrest of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan is a warning to other judges: "we will prosecute you"
Trump AG warns Hannah Dugan arrest is warning to other judges: "we will prosecute you"
The FBI arrested a Milwaukee judge who allegedly tried to help an undocumented defendant avoid arrest.
www.axios.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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The US president was mocked after he wrote on social media: "Vladimir, STOP!"
Trump Called Out For 'Weak And Petulant' Attempt To Scold Putin Over Latest Ukraine Strikes
The US president was mocked after he wrote on social media: "Vladimir, STOP!"
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
April 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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JUST IN: US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from 16 'sanctuary' cities, counties reut.rs/4cNmcaI
April 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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The GOP has so far failed to convince a court to adopt its radical approach to contesting elections. That could change with this race in North Carolina.
Republicans Are Trying to Steal an Election
From Marc | For the sake of our democracy, let us hope the courts once again prevent that from happening.
www.democracydocket.com
April 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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News Analysis: Ten years ago, Saudi Arabia was dismayed with an Obama-era deal with Iran to limit its nuclear program. Now the Trump administration is negotiating a nuclear deal with Iran that is shaping up to be very similar, but Gulf support shows how much the region has changed.
Why Saudi Arabia Supports Trump’s Nuclear Talks With Its Rival, Iran
The agreements are shaping up to be very similar. But Gulf support for a nuclear deal shows how much the region has changed.
nyti.ms
April 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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April 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM