Ida B. Unfiltered What’s Happening Right Now
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Current events reshared by a young, Black American woman who is anti-Nazi.
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The Trump administration has begun garnishing wages of student loan borrowers in default.
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The Trump administration has begun garnishing wages of student loan borrowers in default. These are the benefits businesses can offer employees to help with their debt
“Business leaders can't ignore this financial pressure anymore.”
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July 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The Trump administration has begun garnishing wages of student loan borrowers in default.
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The death toll in Texas rose to 79 on Sunday afternoon and forecasters warned that downpours would continue in areas already reeling from the deadly floods. Dozens of people remained unaccounted for, including 10 girls from a summer camp on the Guadalupe River. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4knBZ1S
July 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Amidst the Israel-Iran conflict, the White House and FBI are on high alert for Iranian sleeper cells in the US. Sleeper cells are spies or terrorists who lead normal lives until activated to carry out espionage, sabotage, or attacks.
www.hindustantimes.com
June 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Amidst the Israel-Iran conflict, the White House and FBI are on high alert for Iranian sleeper cells in the US. Sleeper cells are spies or terrorists who lead normal lives until activated to carry out espionage, sabotage, or attacks.
US bombed 3 Iranian nuclear sites. Iran confirmed the strikes but denied sig damage. US claimed facilities were “obliterated.” The attack escalates the conflict between Iran and Israel, with Iran threatening retaliation and the US warning of further strikes unless a diplomatic solution is reached.
What we know about US air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities - BBC News
Three nuclear facilities in Iran have been bombed, including the uranium enrichment facility at Fordo.
www.bbc.com
June 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
US bombed 3 Iranian nuclear sites. Iran confirmed the strikes but denied sig damage. US claimed facilities were “obliterated.” The attack escalates the conflict between Iran and Israel, with Iran threatening retaliation and the US warning of further strikes unless a diplomatic solution is reached.
Italy’s immigration & emigration rates reach decade high due to economic stagnation, low wages, & population decline. The right-wing gov, elected to reduce migrant arrivals, faces labor shortages & brain drain. Ukrainians, Albanians, & Bangladeshis largest immigrant groups, while south depopulates.
Italy's immigration and emigration both soaring, stats agency says
The numbers of Italians leaving their country and of foreigners moving in have soared to the highest in a decade, official data showed on Friday, fuelling national concerns about brain drain, economic decline and immigration.
www.reuters.com
June 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Italy’s immigration & emigration rates reach decade high due to economic stagnation, low wages, & population decline. The right-wing gov, elected to reduce migrant arrivals, faces labor shortages & brain drain. Ukrainians, Albanians, & Bangladeshis largest immigrant groups, while south depopulates.
Armed rebels take control of Heineken facilities in DR Congo’s war-hit east. Heineken has lost operational control of its facilities in Bukavu and Goma, eastern Congo, due to armed rebels taking control.
Armed rebels take control of Heineken facilities in DR Congo’s war-hit east | CNN
Heineken has lost operational control and withdrawn its staff from its facilities in conflict-affected areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dutch brewer said on Friday.
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June 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Armed rebels take control of Heineken facilities in DR Congo’s war-hit east. Heineken has lost operational control of its facilities in Bukavu and Goma, eastern Congo, due to armed rebels taking control.
At least three people were killed in North Dakota after severe weather, including a derecho with wind gusts up to 106 mph and nine tornadoes, swept across the region. Storm chasers located two of the deceased, while the third was found by the Enderlin Fire Department. #climatecrisis
At least 3 dead in North Dakota after severe weather swept across region
At least three people are dead in North Dakota after severe weather swept across the region on Friday night, authorities said.
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June 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
At least three people were killed in North Dakota after severe weather, including a derecho with wind gusts up to 106 mph and nine tornadoes, swept across the region. Storm chasers located two of the deceased, while the third was found by the Enderlin Fire Department. #climatecrisis
North Korea launched over a dozen rockets from Pyongyang, which are being analyzed by South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities. The rockets were reportedly fired into the Yellow Sea. abcnews.go.com/amp/Internat...
North Korea launches more than a dozen rockets, South Korea says
The U.S. and South Korea were analyzing the launches, South Korea said.
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June 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
North Korea launched over a dozen rockets from Pyongyang, which are being analyzed by South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities. The rockets were reportedly fired into the Yellow Sea. abcnews.go.com/amp/Internat...
Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S. to commemorate the end of slavery. The holiday, which has been celebrated by Black Americans for generations, became more widely observed after President Biden designated it a federal holiday in 2021. www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...
Juneteenth celebrations held across U.S. to commemorate the end of slavery
The observances on Thursday come even as the Trump administration has been removing content about African American history from federal websites.
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June 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S. to commemorate the end of slavery. The holiday, which has been celebrated by Black Americans for generations, became more widely observed after President Biden designated it a federal holiday in 2021. www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...
Rwanda & the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached a draft agreement to end decades of conflict. The agreement includes provisions for the disarmament and conditional integration of armed groups, a joint security mechanism, & the return of refugees & is expected to be formally signed next week
Rwanda and DR Congo agree draft peace deal to end conflict - BBC News
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to witness the formal signing of the peace deal next week.
www.bbc.com
June 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Rwanda & the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached a draft agreement to end decades of conflict. The agreement includes provisions for the disarmament and conditional integration of armed groups, a joint security mechanism, & the return of refugees & is expected to be formally signed next week
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes on test stand
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded during an engine test in South Texas, marking the fourth loss this year. The explosion, on a test stand, sent a large fireball into the sky, a significant setback for Elon Musk’s company.
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded during an engine test in South Texas, marking the fourth loss this year. The explosion, on a test stand, sent a large fireball into the sky, a significant setback for Elon Musk’s company.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes on test stand
The failure sent a giant fireball into the sky over the company’s South Texas launch site.
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June 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes on test stand
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded during an engine test in South Texas, marking the fourth loss this year. The explosion, on a test stand, sent a large fireball into the sky, a significant setback for Elon Musk’s company.
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded during an engine test in South Texas, marking the fourth loss this year. The explosion, on a test stand, sent a large fireball into the sky, a significant setback for Elon Musk’s company.
Minnesota state Sen. Hoffman credits daughter for 'saving countless other lives'
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Minnesota state Sen. Hoffman credits daughter for 'saving countless other lives'
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, are crediting their daughter Hope for "saving countless other lives" on the night the couple was shot.
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June 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Minnesota state Sen. Hoffman credits daughter for 'saving countless other lives'
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Chemicals found in the braiding hair have been linked to increased cancer risk & organ damage.. I literally chew on my braids when nervous or bored. I seal my braids in hot water. Sometimes burn them. Braids were supposed to be healthier than perms & other chemicals. Choose your hair carefully folxs
Synthetic hair marketed to Black women contains carcinogens and lead, report finds
Ingredients that can cause cancer were found in 10 synthetic hair products marketed to Black women, according to Consumer Reports. Nine of the products also contained lead.
www.nbcnews.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Chemicals found in the braiding hair have been linked to increased cancer risk & organ damage.. I literally chew on my braids when nervous or bored. I seal my braids in hot water. Sometimes burn them. Braids were supposed to be healthier than perms & other chemicals. Choose your hair carefully folxs
Many Black women consider synthetic braids safe. For Black people globally, braids are among the most common & beloved hairstyles. A study found toxins in all the brands it tested. These chemicals are linked to increased cancer risk & organ damage, can be ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through skin.
Many Black women consider synthetic braids safe. A study found toxins in all the brands it tested
Chemicals found in the braiding hair have been linked to increased cancer risk and organ damage
www.theguardian.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Many Black women consider synthetic braids safe. For Black people globally, braids are among the most common & beloved hairstyles. A study found toxins in all the brands it tested. These chemicals are linked to increased cancer risk & organ damage, can be ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through skin.
Consumer Reports study in Feb examining 10 of the most popular synthetic hair brands that create the Kanekalon synthetic braiding hair detected high levels of lead, acetone & hazardous pesticides in most of the brands; all of the brands contained carcinogens, chemicals known to cause cancer.
MSN
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June 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Consumer Reports study in Feb examining 10 of the most popular synthetic hair brands that create the Kanekalon synthetic braiding hair detected high levels of lead, acetone & hazardous pesticides in most of the brands; all of the brands contained carcinogens, chemicals known to cause cancer.
Heavy rains in Kinshasa, Congo caused flooding and landslides, killing at least 19 people and damaging infrastructure. The flooding, which occurred over two days, affected multiple neighborhoods, with at least 17 fatalities in Ngaliema and two in Lemba. abcnews.go.com/amp/Internat...
Heavy rains flood Congo’s capital, killing at least 19 people
Major flooding in several neighborhoods of Congo’s capital Kinshasa has killed at least 19 people and caused severe damage
abcnews.go.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Heavy rains in Kinshasa, Congo caused flooding and landslides, killing at least 19 people and damaging infrastructure. The flooding, which occurred over two days, affected multiple neighborhoods, with at least 17 fatalities in Ngaliema and two in Lemba. abcnews.go.com/amp/Internat...
Turkey will export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia, marking the first export deal for the advanced aircraft. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of Indo Defence 2025, showcases the progress of Turkey’s domestic defense industry and highlights Indonesia’s efforts to modernize its arsenal.
Turkey to export 48 of its nationally produced fighter jets to Indonesia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will export 48 of its nationally produced KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia.
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June 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Turkey will export 48 KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia, marking the first export deal for the advanced aircraft. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of Indo Defence 2025, showcases the progress of Turkey’s domestic defense industry and highlights Indonesia’s efforts to modernize its arsenal.
Vietnam admitted as a “partner country” of BRICS group, making it the 10th nation to receive this status. Founded in 2009 originally consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. Recently expanded to include South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, & the United Arab Emirates.
Vietnam admitted as BRICS 'partner country,' Brazil says
Brazil's government said on Friday that Vietnam has been formally admitted as a "partner country" of the BRICS group of major emerging economies.
www.reuters.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Vietnam admitted as a “partner country” of BRICS group, making it the 10th nation to receive this status. Founded in 2009 originally consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. Recently expanded to include South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, & the United Arab Emirates.
Global oil prices surged by over 10% following Israel’s attack on Iran. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran - BBC News
The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car.
www.bbc.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Global oil prices surged by over 10% following Israel’s attack on Iran. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in their home in a targeted attack. Another state lawmaker, John Hoffman, and his wife were also shot in a related incident but are expected to survive. A manhunt is underway for a suspect impersonating a police officer.
Minnesota state lawmakers shooting: Melissa Hortman killed and John Hoffman injured - BBC News
Hortman's husband was also killed and Hoffman's wife injured in what Governor Tim Walz called "targeted political violence".
www.bbc.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in their home in a targeted attack. Another state lawmaker, John Hoffman, and his wife were also shot in a related incident but are expected to survive. A manhunt is underway for a suspect impersonating a police officer.
A man impersonating a police officer assassinated a Democratic state legislator in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz said on Saturday, and killed the lawmaker’s husband. The assailant also shot and injured another Democratic lawmaker and his wife, officials said. nyti.ms/4jRTrvw
June 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
About 60 arrested in veterans’ protest ahead of Army parade. Including an 80 year old veteran.
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About 60 arrested in veterans’ protest ahead of Army parade
Some protesters pushed past a barrier to sit on the steps in front of the Capitol.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
About 60 arrested in veterans’ protest ahead of Army parade. Including an 80 year old veteran.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Kristi Noem is seen as a "delicate, beautiful, tiny woman" while leading DHS, yet Rep. McIver was arrested for protesting it, and Sen. Padilla was tackled for even questioning it.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
The "delicate, beautiful, tiny" fascism of Kristi Noem
The right thinks Noem is the victim of Sen. Padilla's assault. But what about Rep. McIver?
www.motherjones.com
June 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Anti-immigration protests have escalated into clashes with police in several towns in N. Ireland this week. Protests began in Ballymena, a town of 31,000 people, on Monday when 2 Romanian 14-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
June 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Anti-immigration protests have escalated into clashes with police in several towns in N. Ireland this week. Protests began in Ballymena, a town of 31,000 people, on Monday when 2 Romanian 14-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
