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Reminder: As of March 2025, Palestine is recognized as a sovereign state by 147 of the 193 member states of the United Nations, or just over 75% of all UN members. (Wikipedia)
July 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Reminder: As of March 2025, Palestine is recognized as a sovereign state by 147 of the 193 member states of the United Nations, or just over 75% of all UN members. (Wikipedia)
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July 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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The truth here is so ever relevant, is so simple and profound. I think I might pop it into my next book. Sharing yet again:
July 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The truth here is so ever relevant, is so simple and profound. I think I might pop it into my next book. Sharing yet again:
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The United States has recorded its highest annual measles cases in 33 years. The milestone marks a public health reversal in defeating a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease as the anti-vaccine movement gains strength.
U.S. measles cases reach 33-year record high as outbreaks spread
Johns Hopkins University data reflects the public health reversal in defeating the vaccine-preventable disease since measles was officially eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The United States has recorded its highest annual measles cases in 33 years. The milestone marks a public health reversal in defeating a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease as the anti-vaccine movement gains strength.
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Gulf Arab countries that host U.S. military bases issued a series of statements on Sunday expressing dismay over the American attack on Iranian nuclear facilities — while pointedly stopping short of condemning the U.S., their main ally.
Gulf Countries Voice Concern After U.S. Attack on Iran Nuclear Sites
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf Arab countries expressed dismay over the American attack, but stopped short of condemning the United States, a key ally.
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June 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Gulf Arab countries that host U.S. military bases issued a series of statements on Sunday expressing dismay over the American attack on Iranian nuclear facilities — while pointedly stopping short of condemning the U.S., their main ally.
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Harriet Tubman #quilt by my Mom, Vera P. Hall, who makes quilts celebrating Black people who fought for their own freedom. This seems to be the crowd favorite of the “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” series. Happy #Juneteenth #quilting
June 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Harriet Tubman #quilt by my Mom, Vera P. Hall, who makes quilts celebrating Black people who fought for their own freedom. This seems to be the crowd favorite of the “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” series. Happy #Juneteenth #quilting
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Happy Juneteenth, to those who celebrate.
Double Happy Juneteenth to those who don't.
Good morning. 🙂
Double Happy Juneteenth to those who don't.
Good morning. 🙂
June 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Happy Juneteenth, to those who celebrate.
Double Happy Juneteenth to those who don't.
Good morning. 🙂
Double Happy Juneteenth to those who don't.
Good morning. 🙂
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June 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Tucked into Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful” spending bill—which passed in the House last month, and promises major cuts to Medicaid—is a provision to spend $46.5 billion in taxpayer dollars on building his long-promised wall along the US-Mexico border.
Trump's Medicaid cuts will fund his failed border wall
Polls consistently show that Americans want more spent on health care, not the border.
www.motherjones.com
June 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Tucked into Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful” spending bill—which passed in the House last month, and promises major cuts to Medicaid—is a provision to spend $46.5 billion in taxpayer dollars on building his long-promised wall along the US-Mexico border.
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Sayed Naser served as a U.S. military interpreter in Afghanistan. Now he’s being deported.
The Taliban assassinated his brother and kidnapped his father. All because he helped us.
Why are the feds trying to deport him, even though his asylum case is still pending?
Not justice, it’s a betrayal.
The Taliban assassinated his brother and kidnapped his father. All because he helped us.
Why are the feds trying to deport him, even though his asylum case is still pending?
Not justice, it’s a betrayal.
June 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sayed Naser served as a U.S. military interpreter in Afghanistan. Now he’s being deported.
The Taliban assassinated his brother and kidnapped his father. All because he helped us.
Why are the feds trying to deport him, even though his asylum case is still pending?
Not justice, it’s a betrayal.
The Taliban assassinated his brother and kidnapped his father. All because he helped us.
Why are the feds trying to deport him, even though his asylum case is still pending?
Not justice, it’s a betrayal.
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At least five killed by Israeli fire near Gaza food point, officials say
At least five killed by Israeli fire near Gaza food point, officials say
Shooting happened about a kilometre from distribution site in Rafah run by Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
At least five people have been killed and others wounded by Israeli fire about a kilometre from a food distribution point in Gaza, Palestinian health officials and witnesses said.
Palestinian witnesses said Israeli forces opened fire as people went to receive supplies on Sunday morning from a site in Rafah run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an Israeli- and US-backed group. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
At least five killed by Israeli fire near Gaza food point, officials say
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AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities
AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities
The independent federal agency had been facilitating the work of approximately 200,000 volunteers a year, deploying them across the country through partnerships with thousands of nonprofits.
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June 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities
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“You sad, shitty human,” said Lincoln Project founder Rick Wilson. “You know the damage to America this will do in the world, but can’t resist the lure of power and Trump’s approval.”
Published March 10, 2025: https://trib.al/GR2KRmG
Published March 10, 2025: https://trib.al/GR2KRmG
Marco Rubio Announces Stunning Extent of USAID Purge
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the six-week review of USAID is complete.
trib.al
June 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
“You sad, shitty human,” said Lincoln Project founder Rick Wilson. “You know the damage to America this will do in the world, but can’t resist the lure of power and Trump’s approval.”
Published March 10, 2025: https://trib.al/GR2KRmG
Published March 10, 2025: https://trib.al/GR2KRmG
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"Donald Trump will inevitably claim Monday’s temporary truce in the US-China trade war as a victory, but financial markets seem to have read it for what it is – a capitulation," writes the Guardian's economics editor Heather Stewart.
Trump might claim China tariff victory – but this is Capitulation Day | Heather Stewart
www.theguardian.com
May 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
"Donald Trump will inevitably claim Monday’s temporary truce in the US-China trade war as a victory, but financial markets seem to have read it for what it is – a capitulation," writes the Guardian's economics editor Heather Stewart.
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Are you thinking about a trip to Thailand?
Make sure to leave animal tourist traps out of your itinerary - No Elephant rides, NO Tiger selfies, NO excuses.
Skipping animal exploitation is one choice you won't regret.
Please be a compassionate traveller.
🎦 Credit: PETA Asia.
Make sure to leave animal tourist traps out of your itinerary - No Elephant rides, NO Tiger selfies, NO excuses.
Skipping animal exploitation is one choice you won't regret.
Please be a compassionate traveller.
🎦 Credit: PETA Asia.
April 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Are you thinking about a trip to Thailand?
Make sure to leave animal tourist traps out of your itinerary - No Elephant rides, NO Tiger selfies, NO excuses.
Skipping animal exploitation is one choice you won't regret.
Please be a compassionate traveller.
🎦 Credit: PETA Asia.
Make sure to leave animal tourist traps out of your itinerary - No Elephant rides, NO Tiger selfies, NO excuses.
Skipping animal exploitation is one choice you won't regret.
Please be a compassionate traveller.
🎦 Credit: PETA Asia.
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The Trump administration removed FBI Director Kash Patel as the interim head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, replacing him with Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, according to two sources familiar with the decision.
Kash Patel removed as ATF director, replaced with Army secretary
Trump removed FBI Director Kash Patel as the interim head of the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, replacing him with the Secretary of the Army
www.washingtonpost.com
April 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Trump administration removed FBI Director Kash Patel as the interim head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, replacing him with Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, according to two sources familiar with the decision.
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Romulus and Remus were born on October 1, 2024.
These two Wolves were returned from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome, reconstructed from ancient DNA found in fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years.
🎦 Credit: Colossal Biosciences ~ colossal.com
These two Wolves were returned from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome, reconstructed from ancient DNA found in fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years.
🎦 Credit: Colossal Biosciences ~ colossal.com
April 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Romulus and Remus were born on October 1, 2024.
These two Wolves were returned from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome, reconstructed from ancient DNA found in fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years.
🎦 Credit: Colossal Biosciences ~ colossal.com
These two Wolves were returned from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome, reconstructed from ancient DNA found in fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years.
🎦 Credit: Colossal Biosciences ~ colossal.com
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I had legit completely forgotten this.
March 25, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I had legit completely forgotten this.
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The White House wants to recruit corporate sponsors to contribute to its Easter Egg Roll next month, raising ethical and legal concerns that President Trump is allowing companies to profit from the 147-year-old tradition by turning it into a showcase for their brands.
White House Wants to Recruit Corporate Sponsors for Easter Egg Roll
The White House has moved to turn its Easter Egg Roll, a tradition that stretches back to Rutherford B. Hayes, into a chance to showcase brands.
www.nytimes.com
March 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The White House wants to recruit corporate sponsors to contribute to its Easter Egg Roll next month, raising ethical and legal concerns that President Trump is allowing companies to profit from the 147-year-old tradition by turning it into a showcase for their brands.
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Tucson, Arizona today.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
March 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Tucson, Arizona today.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.
Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.
23,000 showed up.