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Chris Benson
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· Nov 15
Not tooting the horn but this still makes me smile so I took my top pin with me from Twitter, too 😊💙
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It arrived as Chinese space officials delayed the return of its Shenzhou 20 mission from China's Tiangong space station. www.upi.com/Science_News...
China's Galactic Energy fails Ceres-1 rocket satellite mission launch - UPI.com
The Ceres-1 rocket by Chinese space firm Galactic Energy took off from northwest China at around 11:02 p.m. EST via Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
It arrived as Chinese space officials delayed the return of its Shenzhou 20 mission from China's Tiangong space station. www.upi.com/Science_News...
"The American people have now awoken to Trump's healthcare crisis," said Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
Speaker Johnson calls back House to vote after Senate budges on shutdown - UPI.com
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he called representatives to return to Washington, D.C., to vote on a Senate-backed measure to fund the government.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
"The American people have now awoken to Trump's healthcare crisis," said Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
Good news on the way for Democrats in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania! 🇺🇸
November 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Good news on the way for Democrats in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania! 🇺🇸
San Bernardino County officials said the remainder of the passengers "suffered minor injuries and were not transported or reported no injury at all." www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
Nearly 2 dozen church crew injured in Southern California bus crash - UPI.com
The bus accident took place Sunday night in the San Bernardino mountain area around 8:50 p.m. near mile marker 38 between Highland and Running Spring.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
San Bernardino County officials said the remainder of the passengers "suffered minor injuries and were not transported or reported no injury at all." www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
U.S. President Donald Trump has flip-flopped on the mail-in ballots issue for years, most recently in opposition as the GOP seek to expand and maintain power ahead of next year's election following stunning losses Nov. 4 www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Mississippi's landmark mail-in ballot case - UPI.com
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to weigh in whether individual states can accept a mail-in ballot sent on election day in a bid to overturn a Mississippi law.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has flip-flopped on the mail-in ballots issue for years, most recently in opposition as the GOP seek to expand and maintain power ahead of next year's election following stunning losses Nov. 4 www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
He could be set free as early as Monday from La Sante prison while awaiting a pending appeal trial in March. Sarkozy said his 20 days behind bars had been "very hard." www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy given early jail release - UPI.com
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will be released from jail as he seeks appeal of his recent conviction for alleged criminal conspiracy attempt.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
He could be set free as early as Monday from La Sante prison while awaiting a pending appeal trial in March. Sarkozy said his 20 days behind bars had been "very hard." www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
“Nothing is more important than stopping fascism, because fascism will stop us all.” — Fred Hampton.
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM
“Nothing is more important than stopping fascism, because fascism will stop us all.” — Fred Hampton.
Eleanor Holmes Norton is 88 — just got scammed, must have live-in staff, is in ‘early stages of dementia’ & yet running for re-election. At best this is plain weird. At worst it’s elder abuse. Is it a wonder why voters have little faith in elected leaders. www.consumeraffairs.com/news/dc-cong...
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November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Eleanor Holmes Norton is 88 — just got scammed, must have live-in staff, is in ‘early stages of dementia’ & yet running for re-election. At best this is plain weird. At worst it’s elder abuse. Is it a wonder why voters have little faith in elected leaders. www.consumeraffairs.com/news/dc-cong...
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Strap in for the next 3 years of Democrat establishment also-rans running with this brand of tsundere / "🙏🏻india also lion sir" energy
November 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Strap in for the next 3 years of Democrat establishment also-rans running with this brand of tsundere / "🙏🏻india also lion sir" energy
Sleepy Don needed a nap.
photos of Trump sleeping through yesterday's Oval Office event via Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Sleepy Don needed a nap.
UM's well-documented survey showed a gradual decline in consumer confidence over the year starting in February in the wake of tax-like tariffs imposed by the White House. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
UM survey says government shutdown deepened economy worries to lowest point - UPI.com
A new survey by the University of Michigan suggested that Americans may be frightened over economy as the ongoing U.S. government shutdown reverberates with no end in sight.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
UM's well-documented survey showed a gradual decline in consumer confidence over the year starting in February in the wake of tax-like tariffs imposed by the White House. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
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This is what the right does. I know bcuz I used to do some of it as well back in my divisive right wing asshole days. It’s all about spreading fear among the MAGA base. Fear of brown people, black people, and Muslims. It’s all about scaring them. It’s just so damn wrong.
Tuberville: “We just saw what happened in NY. We lost NY. It will be completely Muslim in 3-4 years. That’s what they want. And it’s going to spread throughout the country.”
November 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This is what the right does. I know bcuz I used to do some of it as well back in my divisive right wing asshole days. It’s all about spreading fear among the MAGA base. Fear of brown people, black people, and Muslims. It’s all about scaring them. It’s just so damn wrong.
Donald Trump has proven that hunger is, in fact, a policy choice.
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Donald Trump has proven that hunger is, in fact, a policy choice.
The lawsuit said the Trump administration willfully ignored congressionally-approved funding and its original plan following a multi-year bidding war with Virginia. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
Maryland sues Trump White House over FBI's failed HQ building - UPI.com
FBI Director Kash Patel claimed it the "most cost effective and resource efficient way to carry out our mission." But Maryland says the U.S. government was tied already.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The lawsuit said the Trump administration willfully ignored congressionally-approved funding and its original plan following a multi-year bidding war with Virginia. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
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"Waymo thinks that they can just sweep this under the rug and we will all forget, but here in Mission, we will never forget our sweet KitKat," said San Francisco city supervisor Jackie Fielder. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
Cat's death prompts call for driverless car laws in San Francisco - UPI.com
Waymo is under fire from officials in San Francisco after an autonomous Waymo vehicle killed a neighborhood cat nicknamed KitKat.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:38 AM
"Waymo thinks that they can just sweep this under the rug and we will all forget, but here in Mission, we will never forget our sweet KitKat," said San Francisco city supervisor Jackie Fielder. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
Julia Wandelt was found guilty Friday of harassing Kate and Gerry McCann, the parents of Madeleine McCann, between June 2022 and February this year. www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
Madeleine McCann imposter guilty of harassment of missing girl's family - UPI.com
A 24-year-old Polish woman claiming to be missing British girl Madeleine McCann now faces deportation to Poland after her guilty verdict of harassing the McCann family.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Julia Wandelt was found guilty Friday of harassing Kate and Gerry McCann, the parents of Madeleine McCann, between June 2022 and February this year. www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
OPINION: Hakeem Jeffries was a better deputy than he is a leader.
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
OPINION: Hakeem Jeffries was a better deputy than he is a leader.
JAMES GARFIELD DOCUSERIES DROPPED ON NETFLIX — ‘DEATH BY LIGHTNING’ !!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER !!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER !!
November 7, 2025 at 12:56 AM
JAMES GARFIELD DOCUSERIES DROPPED ON NETFLIX — ‘DEATH BY LIGHTNING’ !!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER !!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER !!
Is it me or did the world seem to move on pretty quickly from Dick Cheney‘s death?
November 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Is it me or did the world seem to move on pretty quickly from Dick Cheney‘s death?
NOAA predicted it could be visible as in the northern United States as far down as Illinois and Nebraska, in Canada and other nations. www.upi.com/Science_News...
NOAA: Northern Lights visible in 22 U.S. states, Canada, elsewhere - UPI.com
The Northern lights will be visible in at least 22 U.S. states, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
NOAA predicted it could be visible as in the northern United States as far down as Illinois and Nebraska, in Canada and other nations. www.upi.com/Science_News...
On Thursday, Peloton encouraged its customers to request the free new seat part "as soon as possible." www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
Peloton recalls more than 833,000 bikes over seat issue - UPI.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said its recall on 833,000 units came after the company got two reports of injuries related "due to a fall."
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November 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
On Thursday, Peloton encouraged its customers to request the free new seat part "as soon as possible." www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
"Waymo thinks that they can just sweep this under the rug and we will all forget, but here in Mission, we will never forget our sweet KitKat," said San Francisco city supervisor Jackie Fielder. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
Cat's death prompts call for driverless car laws in San Francisco - UPI.com
Waymo is under fire from officials in San Francisco after an autonomous Waymo vehicle killed a neighborhood cat nicknamed KitKat.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:38 AM
"Waymo thinks that they can just sweep this under the rug and we will all forget, but here in Mission, we will never forget our sweet KitKat," said San Francisco city supervisor Jackie Fielder. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
U.S. officials say that in addition to increasing crash risk, it brings affected vehicles out of federal safety compliance regulations. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
NHTSA recalls more than 1M Toyota, Lexus, Subaru models - UPI.com
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recalled select 2022-2026 Toyota's Camry jybrid and Highlander models fitted with a panoramic view monitor.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:37 AM
U.S. officials say that in addition to increasing crash risk, it brings affected vehicles out of federal safety compliance regulations. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
Campaigns and elections are a full-circle business when you put in the work. THANK YOU to EVERYONE who showed up Tuesday! LETS DO IT AGAIN… SOON! 🇺🇸 #election2025 #community #grassroots #election
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Campaigns and elections are a full-circle business when you put in the work. THANK YOU to EVERYONE who showed up Tuesday! LETS DO IT AGAIN… SOON! 🇺🇸 #election2025 #community #grassroots #election