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Messy Eater. Entrepreneur. Animal lover. Vegetarian/wannabe vegan. Sharing headlines in the news. nature. art. books. science. music. fashion. Living in the forest of Mt. Hood, Oregon. Love is a universal language. 💖

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Live 5 News @live5news.com · 11/03/2025
Beaufort County man arrested in connection with sex crimes against child #chsnews
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Beaufort County man arrested in connection with sex crimes against child
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged a Beaufort County man with criminal sexual acts against a nine-year-old girl.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Keep up the pressure!
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 11/03/2025
"It's not decent, it’s not right."
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'It's not decent': MAGA Republican turns on Elon Musk after latest remarks
A Nebraska Republican who endorsed President Donald Trump in the election turned on Elon Musk on Monday night over Musk's remarks regarding a Senate Democrat.Musk called Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) a "trai...
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Arizona Mirror @azmirror.com · 11/03/2025
The proposal would have required 'intent to harass,' prompting alarm from domestic violence groups via @caitlinsievers.bsky.social
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House rejects proposal that would bolster ‘free speech’ protections for harassers
Arizona harassment law bill defeated in House vote as critics argue the proposal would endanger domestic abuse victims and government employees
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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 11/03/2025
“Cashmere: You think you’re better than other people.” See what your sweater says about you, from New Yorker Humor.
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What Your Sweater Says About You
Gray Wool Sweater: You are in a TV commercial, struggling to play with your grandchild because of your rheumatoid arthritis.
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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 11/03/2025
The family and friends of Kellie Verwey marked what would’ve been her 29th birthday Monday at the Manitoba legislature calling for change to the justice system.
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MLAs unanimously call for bail reform
Family of woman killed in crash pack gallery; ‘We need this to stop,’ her mother says
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KSL.com @ksl.com · 11/03/2025
State Sen. Daniel Thatcher is leaving the GOP for a third party, saying legislative Republicans have strayed too far from conservative beliefs.
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Why this Utah state senator is ditching the GOP for a third party
State Sen. Daniel Thatcher is leaving the GOP for a third party, saying legislative Republicans have strayed too far from conservative beliefs.
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CNN @cnn.com · 11/03/2025
New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards for failing to return to work after a weekslong wildcat strike that crippled the state’s correctional system, but said enough officers had come back on the job to declare the illegal work stoppage over.
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New York fires more than 2,000 prison guards for failing to return to work after a weekslong wildcat strike | CNN
New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards Monday for failing to return to work after a weekslong wildcat strike that crippled the state’s correctional system, but said enough officers had come back...
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 11/03/2025
As the Texas measles outbreak rages, unproven remedies like cod liver oil are being distributed for free by some doctors. Families are lining up for it, with some foregoing conventional medicine along with vaccines.
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In West Texas' measles outbreak, families forgo conventional medicine along with vaccines
As the outbreak rages, unproven remedies like cod liver oil are being distributed free by some doctors. Families are lining up for them.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 11/03/2025
Disinformation around noncitizen voting plagued Virginia last year and many voting rights experts and advocates fear a repeat in 2025.
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Disinformation Plagued Virginia’s Last Election. Could It Be Worse in 2025?
Disinformation around noncitizen voting plagued Virginia last year and many voting rights experts and advocates fear a repeat in 2025.
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Reason Magazine @reason.com · 11/03/2025
"The Trump administration's detention of Mahmoud Khalil—a green card holder studying in this country legally—is targeted, retaliatory, and an extreme attack on his First Amendment rights."
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Who is the Palestinian Columbia student detained for his protest activity?
Several months ago, 'Reason' interviewed Mahmoud Khalil at a protest encampment. Now he’s sitting in ICE detention.
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NPR @npr.org · 11/03/2025
A federally funded database helps track long-term, missing-person cases. Yet an NPR investigation finds that even in states legally required to use it, more than 2,000 people haven't been added.
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Benita Long disappeared. So why wasn't she added to this missing person database?
A federally funded database helps track long-term, missing-person cases. Yet an NPR investigation finds that even in states legally required to use it, more than 2,000 people haven't been added.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
The 6 seat 1981 Beechcraft Bonanza plane took off from Lancaster Airport and crashed in the parking lot of a Retirement Community in Lititz at 3:18 p.m. The plane was on its way to Springfield, Ohio, according to FlightRadar. The FAA has preliminarily ruled the crash as an accident.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — An EF2 tornado ripped through four miles of a neighborhood in Seminole County, damaging several homes. SEMINOLE COUNTy. www.wftv.com/news/local/s...
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EF2 tornado leaves heavy damage in Seminole County
An EF2 tornado damaged several homes Monday in Central Florida.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
A federal judge in New York has blocked any efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia university graduate and Palestinian activist who was arrested Saturday night until a conference Wednesday, according to court documents. www.cnn.com/2025/03/10/u...
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Judge temporarily blocks effort to deport Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia student protests | CNN
A federal judge in New York has blocked any efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia university graduate and Palestinian activist who was arrested Saturd...
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
In a statement, the donor shared: “We look forward to the completion of this historic new home for The Children's Theatre, which will be another jewel in Cincinnati's crown.” hoodline.com/2025/03/flee...
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Fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks Ravaged by Fire in Seattle Amid Protests Against Elon Musk
A fire damaged several Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle; the cause is under investigation amidst Elon Musk-related protests.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
In a statement, the donor shared: “We look forward to the completion of this historic new home for The Children's Theatre, which will be another jewel in Cincinnati's crown.” www.broadwayworld.com/cincinnati/a...
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The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Receives $2 Million Anonymous Challenge Gift
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati has received a transformative $2 million anonymous gift to its capital campaign for the restoration and reimagination of the historic Emery Theater. Learn more!
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
When you look at the Whois information for the domain it was registered on February 2, 2025 so the fact that it isn’t something purchased today does give it a little bit more credence: 9meters.com/entertainmen...
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Anonymous (Hacking Group) Takes Credit For The Cyberattack on X Today - 9meters
In what could be a bold declaration that reignites fears over digital warfare and cyber activism, the hacktivist collective Anonymous has claimed
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The U.S. stock market’s sell-off cut deeper on Monday as Wall Street questioned how much pain President Donald Trump will let the economy endure through tariffs and other policies in order to get what he wants. apnews.com/article/stoc...
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Stocks' sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain Trump will accept for the economy
The U.S. stock market’s sell-off accelerated as worries built about pain for the economy because of tariffs and other policies by President Donald Trump.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Musk and Tesla were going to repair this truck. "The battery pack never even caught fire, and the tires are still inflated! Once we get this Cybertruck back to Tesla, we'll buff out the scratches and get it back on the road." www.jalopnik.com/1808056/las-... www.jalopnik.com/1808056/las-...
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Remains Of Las Vegas Bombing Terrorist's Cybertruck For Sale After Elon Musk Promised He Would Get It Back On The Road - Jalopnik
Now the truck used the Las Vegas bombing of a Trump property on New Year's Day is coming up for salvage auction, and evil bastard car collectors can buy it.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Fires broke out after a cargo ship hit a tanker carrying jet fuel in the North Sea The scale of the fuel leak off the coast of Grimsby is unclear Solong cargo ship was carrying toxic sodium cyanide The US-registered tanker was anchored when struck by the Solong www.thetimes.com/uk/transport...
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North Sea collision live: oil leak fears on burning tanker
More than 30 crew taken to safety after a cargo ship hit the anchored Stena Immaculate off East Yorkshire
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CNN @cnn.com · 10/03/2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford at a press conference that he would move forward with a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to three US states starting Monday, warning that he will would turn off access if the United States adds new tariffs on Canadian goods.
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Ontario premier threatens to ‘shut off electricity completely’ for US if trade war escalates | CNN Business
President Donald Trump may have delayed most – though not all – of the tariffs he had imposed on Canada and Mexico, but that hasn’t stopped America’s northern neighbors from responding forcefully in r...
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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 10/03/2025
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Fired coder faces 10 years for revenge “kill switch” he named after himself
Software developer plans to appeal after admitting to planting malicious code.
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Rest of World @restofworld.org · 10/03/2025
As many as 61 countries, ranging from the U.S. and Brazil to South Africa, India, and China, have either planned or initiated the process to shut down 2G networks. But hundreds of millions of people globally still rely on 2G phones restofworld.org/2025/shuttin...
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Why most countries are struggling to shut down 2G
Global leap to 4G and 5G would cut off phone access for millions of vulnerable people.
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 10/03/2025
Nate Vance, a Texas native who volunteered for Ukraine, fought on the front lines against Russia for 3 years—and is pissed at his cousin for hurting his comrades there.
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JD Vance Ripped by His Own Cousin Who Fought in Ukraine
Nate Vance served in Ukraine—and is pissed at his cousin for hurting his comrades there.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Amy Gleason, former emergency room nurse - now health care technologist. Until recently, Gleason a health care data cruncher with a knack for simplifying access to electronic medical records. Why has Musk selected Gleason to lead DOGE in accessing medical records? www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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After Amy Gleason’s sudden rise to prominence, mystery surrounds DOGE acting administrator
Gleason had been a relatively low-profile health care data cruncher, inspired by her daughter’s rare disease. Her working relationship with Elon Musk is unclear.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
LONDON (AP) — Pro-Palestinian activists said Saturday they have vandalized one of U.S. President Donald Trump’s golf resorts in Scotland in response to his proposal to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population. apnews.com/article/trum...
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Activists vandalize Trump golf resort over his comments on emptying out Gaza
Pro-Palestinian activists say they have vandalized one of U.S. President Donald Trump’s golf resorts in Scotland in response to his proposal to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
.there are about 30 neurotechnology devices for sale on the internet including Emotiv the first commercial-grade brain-to-computer interface "Anything you want to do, you can move your computer with your mind, and you can control it with your mind using this device." www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...
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As mind-reading technology improves, Colorado passes first-in-nation law to protect privacy of our thoughts
The first-in-the-nation law in Colorado includes biological or brain data in the State Privacy Act, similar to fingerprints if the data is being used to identify people.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The plane burst into flames as it crashed shortly after takeoff Sunday from Lancaster Airport and was destroyed. It landed in a parking lot of the Brethren Village retirement community in Lititz, some 75 miles west of Philadelphia. www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/3...
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3 victims of Lancaster Co. plane crash taken to burn unit, hospital says
Three of the five people injured in a single-engine plane crash in Lancaster Co. on Sunday were sent to a burn center for treatment, officials said.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
PANAMA CITY (AP) — After weeks of lawsuits and human rights criticism, Panama on Saturday released dozens of migrants who were held for weeks in a remote camp after being deported from the United States, telling them they have 30 days to leave the Central American nation. apnews.com/article/trum...
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Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from US into limbo following human rights criticism
Panama has released dozens of migrants deported from the United States who were held for weeks in a remote camp on the condition that they would leave the Central American nation in 30 days.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
..disregarding the US threat to impose fees for Chinese-built ships. The order is going to China’s Jiangnan Shipyard and calls for 12 large 18,000 TEU ContainerShip. The vessels will be fueled by LNG. The ships are due for delivery in 2028 and 2029 maritime-executive.com/article/us-s...
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Proposed U.S. Port Fee for Chinese Ships Fails to Stop $2.6B Order to CSSC
China State Shipbuilding Corporation is reporting a giant new order for containerships valued at between $2.5 and $2.6 billion. While CSSC did not id...
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at Columbia until this past December, was inside his university-owned apartment Saturday night when several Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents entered and took him into custody, www.thehindu.com/news/interna...
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Mahmoud Khalil arrest: U.S. immigration agents arrest Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests
Columbia University graduate student arrested by ICE for pro-Palestinian activism, sparking concerns over free speech and deportation.
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euobserver — EU news that matters @euobserver.com · 10/03/2025
On the heels of a frenetic week where EU leaders rallied around a Ukraine abandoned by the United States, the European Union will be seeking to iron out further details on defence, security and migration.
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EU debate goes to Strasbourg as defence and migration top agenda This WEEK
On the heels of a frenetic week where EU leaders rallied around a Ukraine abandoned by the United States, the European Union will be seeking to iron out further details on defence, security and migration.
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Baller Alert @balleralert.com · 10/03/2025
The U.S. was the only country to vote against the UN’s International Day of Hope. The Trump administration cited concerns over DEI language in the resolution. What are your thoughts? #UN #InternationalDayOfHope #Trump
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
When scientists turned off this 'filter' - by inducing reversible brain lesions in the frontal lobes of volunteers - it enhanced the patients' psi abilities, allowing them to influence objects with their minds. www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
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Scientists discover all humans can read minds
Researchers uncovered that parts of the brain actually act as a 'psi inhibitor' - meaning it suppresses the natural psychic, telepathic, and clairvoyant abilities people have.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Portland police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on East Burnside Street between Northeast 102nd Avenue and Northeast 108th Police had not made any arrests as of Sunday night. www.oregonlive.ocom/crime/2025/0...
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Police investigate fatal shooting in East Portland
East Burnside Street between Northeast 102nd Ave and Northeast 108th Ave is closed while police investigate.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
..he warned to check the “dangerous four” first. These are: pools (or pond), refrigerators, washers and dryers. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/danger...
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I’m A Doctor – If You Can't Find Your Kid At Home, Check The Dangerous Four
"Seconds count," warned Dr Joe Whittington in a social media video.
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HuffPost UK @huffpost.co.uk · 10/03/2025
"Seconds count," warned Dr Joe Whittington in a social media video.
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I’m A Doctor – If You Can't Find Your Kid At Home, Check The Dangerous Four
"Seconds count," warned Dr Joe Whittington in a social media video.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
BUENOS AIRES The P-3 propellor plane banks sharply, silhouetted against dozens of shimmering lights in the sea against an Argentine sunset. As the camera pans across the scene it becomes clear the glaring lights come from dozens of fishing vessels dotting the ocean below. www.cnn.com/2025/03/10/a...
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Why Argentina’s military is deploying to surveil hundreds of Chinese fishing boats off its coast | CNN
The Argentine military is ramping up efforts to combat these fishing operations in a region experts warn is on the brink of environmental collapse.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 10/03/2025
Using more plant-based oils and less butter was associated with a 17% lower risk of dying prematurely and a lower risk of cancer and heart disease, according to a report.
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Which is healthier, seed oils or butter? New research reveals how to lower risk of heart disease and cancer
People who used more plant-based oils, especially soybean, canola and olive oil, were less likely to die prematurely, a new report suggests.
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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 10/03/2025
Tokyo's vinyl stores are a new tourist hotspot — and local owners say it's all part of musical exchange: “The culture is a cycle, you know? We are just a piece of the whole history of music.”
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Tokyo’s vinyl experts say overseas buyers are ‘sustaining the scene’
A weak yen makes rare vinyls a steal for tourists, and locals say it's all part of a circular musical exchange.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 10/03/2025
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy travels to Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, ahead of talks between Ukrainian and US officials on ending the war with Russia at an increasingly precarious moment for Kyiv reut.rs/3Xzy7T2
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Zelenskiy heads to Saudi Arabia ahead of crunch US talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy travels to Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, ahead of talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials on ending the war with Russia at an increasingly precarious moment for Kyiv.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
..her supervisor directed administrative judges in her NY district office 2 pause all current LGBTQ+ cases and send them 2 Washington 4 further review in order 2 comply with Trump’s order declaring the government would only recognize 2 “immutable” sexes, male and female. apnews.com/article/eeoc...
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Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’
To billionaire Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team at the Department of Government Efficiency, Karen Ortiz may just be one of many faceless bureaucrats.
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do somethegg @eggpricematters.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Today in the "news": Someone in the administration did something scary or stupid. Today's real news: Growing numbers of people realized there are no "small" actions. 1. take a deep breath 2. resist.bot/petitions 3. 5calls.org/all 4. fiftyfifty.one/events 5. buy less repeat Open to suggestions!
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Eugene Vinitsky 🍒 @eugenevinitsky.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Folks waiting for the AI in education bubble to pop have their head in the sand. This isn't coming top down, this is bottom up from the students. Helping students figure out how to not let AI usage harm their learning is now critical. Some things I've been trying below, curious for other ideas:
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Mark Carney, the former central banker who oversaw the response to financial crises in North America and the UK, will become the next prime minister of Canada after winning the race to lead the country’s federal Liberal party. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Mark Carney to be next Canada PM after winning Liberal leadership race
Former central banker will be only second prime minister in Canadian history without a seat in parliament
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Forbes, which maintains a real-time billionaire wealth tracking tool, estimates the 53 year old was worth $342.4 billion as of the close of business Thursday, down a whopping $121.2 billion from its all-time high of $464 billion, set Dec. 17. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
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Musk loses billions as Tesla shares get hammered
As stocks sell off and Tesla is targeted by protestors, Elon Musk is losing billions
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
..the global fleet of 5th generation F-35 Lightning II fighters has surpassed one million flight hours. This news not only highlights the success of the program but also the increasing global demand from the USAF and allied nations around the world. www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/03/0...
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The global fleet of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters reached a new milestone by surpassing one million flight hours
The American company Lockheed Martin officially announced that the global fleet of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters has surpassed one million
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Gov. Kathy Hochul expanded emergency measures as firefighters continued battling the aftermath of weekend brush fires in Suffolk County, issuing an immediate burn ban for Long Island, New York City and parts of the Hudson Valley. gothamist.com/news/gov-hoc...
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Gov. Hochul expands burn ban as Long Island wildfires highlight growing fire risk
The state emergency response is ramping up as strong winds and dry conditions fuel fires.
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Ginger @forestfriend.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Calif. - After a long FBI investigation into the Antioch police department uncovered a racist texting scandal, some of those officers finally took the stand in a federal trial in Oakland. One of the officers targeted in the texted scandal is now taking the stand abc7news.com/post/antioch...
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Antioch police officer in racist texting scandal stands trial in federal case: Here's what happened
High drama in a Contra Costa County courtroom as a former Antioch police officer recently testified against another officers over violent behavior while on duty and exchanging racist texts.
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