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Mary Jane Curry
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Retired university associate professor who taught research methods and academic writing to majors in the sciences including pre-med and liberal arts, and literature; and a specialist on the novel as a genre with a focus on Jane Austen .. more

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Mary Jane Curry @mjcinwnc.bsky.social · Oct 9
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World nearing 'crucial turning point' as clean energy outpaces power demand
Energy research group Ember said the global surge in clean energy more than met demand for electricity and led to the first fall in fossil fuel use this year.
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Mary Jane Curry @mjcinwnc.bsky.social · 1h
Not an experiment— it is a rapid duplication of Nazi Germany. The orange plague & Co. merely copy the most evil dictators of all time.
economist.com The Economist @economist.com · 1h
Since returning to power, Donald Trump has set off the most radical economic experiment in America for a century. In 2026, results will start to come in thick and fast
America is going through a big economic experiment
In 2026 the consequences of Donald Trump’s economic policies, including on tariffs and immigration, will become clearer
econ.st

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Mary Jane Curry @mjcinwnc.bsky.social · 1h
More anarchy via the most ignorant and biased.

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RNS @rns.org · 1h
Israel has previously carried out similar waves of strikes after reported attacks on its forces during the ceasefire.
religionnews.com/2025/11/24/i...
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 24 killed
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel has previously carried out similar waves of strikes after reported attacks on its forces during the ceasefire.
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arkansasadvocate.com
Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 1h
Lacking sufficient federal guidance, states are wrestling with how to define medical frailty — a consequential decision that could cut Medicaid coverage for many people, said state officials, consumer advocates, and health policy researchers.

✍️: @kffhealthnews.org
Medicaid work rules exempt the ‘medically frail.’ Deciding who qualifies is tricky. | Arkansas Advocate
Eliza Brader worries she soon will need to prove she’s working to continue receiving Medicaid health coverage. She doesn’t think she should have to. The 27-year-old resident of Bloomington, Indiana,…
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washingtonpost.com
The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1h
On his first official foreign trip, Pope Leo XIV will stop in two Muslim-majority countries — Turkey and Lebanon — where he will confront Israel’s warfare in the Middle East and seek to spread the early themes of his papacy: unity and peace.
Pope Leo’s trip to Middle East will stress, and test, interfaith ties
Rather than his native Chicago or adopted Peru, Pope Leo XIV is making his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, putting him on tricky terrain shared by Muslims and Jews.
www.washingtonpost.com

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newrepublic.com
The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 1h
Roughly 40% of U.S. women between the ages of 15 and 44 said that they would permanently move abroad if they were able to newrepublic.com/post/203149/...
More Women Than Ever Want to Leave the U.S.: Poll
Fewer women want to deal with the consequences of Donald Trump’s presidency.
newrepublic.com

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newrepublic.com
The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 1h
Even with the inarguable threats posed by the Trump administration, many still see the idea of leaving the U.S. as an admission of defeat.

... But if you find yourself asking the question, some say “you probably are already in the space where you should be making preparations.” trib.al/p0m7HfZ

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 1h
The draft code of practice tells businesses to judge who can access toilets and services based on appearance, behaviour or “concerns” from others.

Read our full explainer:
www.wearequeeraf.com/misogynistic...
"Misogynistic" leaked guidance would ban people from toilets based on appearance
Leaked EHRC code of practice is "misogynist’s charter" that will enforce gender stereotypes in public life with "a license to discriminate"
www.wearequeeraf.com

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wsj.com
The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1h
French President Emmanuel Macron is resurrecting the concept of military service as a rite of passage for young people, part of a broader push to put Europe on a war footing.
Military Youth Service, a Cold War Relic, Makes a Comeback in France
President Emmanuel Macron is reviving the practice as European countries look for ways to mobilize the masses to counter Russia.
on.wsj.com

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economist.com
The Economist @economist.com · 1h
Since returning to power, Donald Trump has set off the most radical economic experiment in America for a century. In 2026, results will start to come in thick and fast
America is going through a big economic experiment
In 2026 the consequences of Donald Trump’s economic policies, including on tariffs and immigration, will become clearer
econ.st

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mirror.co.uk
The Mirror @mirror.co.uk · 1h
Households may face a “truly dismal” increase in what they have left to spend in the coming years, a leading think tank has warned.
Budget verdict as huge child poverty boost but families warned
www.mirror.co.uk

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winnipegfreepress.com
Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 1h
Winnipeg Crime Stoppers is boosting cash rewards for arson tips through the end of the year as part of a public-awareness campaign aimed at curbing firebugs.
Crime Stoppers increasing cash awards to extinguish firebugs
Winnipeg Crime Stoppers is boosting cash rewards for arson tips through the end of the year as part of a public-awareness campaign aimed at curbing firebugs.
www.winnipegfreepress.com

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Mary Jane Curry @mjcinwnc.bsky.social · 1d
Please keep your lists coming, Anthony!

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Mary Jane Curry @mjcinwnc.bsky.social · 1d
"Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity." -- John Muir

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Mary Jane Curry @mjcinwnc.bsky.social · 1d
Biden had already done that and poor have reduced more Rx prices if repubs hadn’t prevented him.

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Mary Jane Curry @mjcinwnc.bsky.social · 1d
Crow is a veteran.
denverpost.com The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 1d
Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry.

A group of four Democratic House members, including Jason Crow of Colorado, said Tuesday they "will not be bullied."
FBI seeks interviews with Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, other Democrats who urged U.S. troops to defy illegal orders
The FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into the matter.
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Mary Jane Curry @mjcinwnc.bsky.social · 1d
‘The Times debunked (Trump DoJ) claims that police were slow to respond and left ICE agents …in "what they called a riot." During the (Chicago) Oct. 4 crash and shooting…police responded within 7 minutes and “protesters were peaceful for the first 2 hours….— Raw Story on NY Times

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chicagotribune.com
Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 1d
Bringing the latest leg of his Got Back Tour to a close at his first local appearance in eight years, Paul McCartney presided over a joyful celebration that inspired, uplifted and unified, writes music critic Bob Gendron.
Review: Paul McCartney is still a legend, his songs bringing a Chicago audience together
The former Beatle led a concert of songs you know by heart, his pitch still unassailable, sharing the warmth and happiness that they bring.
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denverpost.com
The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 1d
Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry.

A group of four Democratic House members, including Jason Crow of Colorado, said Tuesday they "will not be bullied."
FBI seeks interviews with Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, other Democrats who urged U.S. troops to defy illegal orders
The FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into the matter.
trib.al

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statnews.com
STAT @statnews.com · 1d
#Breaking: Trump administration quietly unveils new round of Medicare-negotiated drug prices

www.statnews.com/2025/11/25/t...
Trump administration quietly unveils new round of Medicare-negotiated drug prices
Trump administration unveils new round of Medicare-negotiated drug prices.
www.statnews.com

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chicago.suntimes.com
Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d
The state’s top environmental official says the feds stopped oversight of the cleanup of an oily mess in a Chicago waterway before the job was done.
State official accuses Trump’s EPA of abandoning oily cleanup in Chicago canal
chicago.suntimes.com

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cnn.com
CNN @cnn.com · 1d
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean delicious but unhealthy dishes. You can have flavor plus boost longevity with these five tips from blue zone researcher Dan Buettner. https://cnn.it/4rAnU6m

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Mary Jane Curry @mjcinwnc.bsky.social · 2d
I long to see drumpf and Putin on trial for crimes against humanity.
winnipegfreepress.com Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 2d
Mass graves and bullet-scarred churches mark the torment of past Russian occupation in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, where traumatized residents now face a new anguish: a U.S.-led peace proposal that would offer a blanket post-war amnesty for the perpetrators of atrocities.
Ukraine peace plan darkens the mood across a war-torn nation
Mass graves and bullet-scarred churches mark the torment of past Russian occupation in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, where traumatized residents now face a new anguish: a U.S.-led peace proposal that would offer a blanket post-war amnesty for the perpetrators of atrocities.
www.winnipegfreepress.com

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Mary Jane Curry @mjcinwnc.bsky.social · 2d
Jan 6 Deep and Putinesca

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Mary Jane Curry @mjcinwnc.bsky.social · 2d
It means the drumpf fake gold house is bloated with sadistic bastards.

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denverpost.com
The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 2d
Mountain lion illegally poached, dumped in Colorado canyon trib.al/mbSqlAp
Mountain lion illegally poached, dumped in Colorado canyon
State investigators are searching for suspects after the body of an illegally poached mountain lion was found abandoned in a Colorado canyon last week, according to wildlife officials.
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cnn.com
CNN @cnn.com · 2d
Child poverty has reached a record high in the United Kingdom as the country’s cost of living soars and its social security safety net falters following years of government austerity.
Britain is one of the world's richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty? | CNN
Child poverty has reached a record high in the United Kingdom as the country's cost of living soars and its social security safety net falters following years of government austerity.
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ohiocapitaljournal.com
Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 2d
The Trump US Agriculture Secretary's call for a reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming days after recipients began to see benefits that were stalled during the government shutdown ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/21/r...
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean? • Ohio Capital Journal
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after…
ohiocapitaljournal.com

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pressfreedomtracker.us
U.S. Press Freedom Tracker @pressfreedomtracker.us · 2d
Freelance photojournalist @davedeckerphoto.bsky.social was arrested while reporting on an immigration protest outside an ICE facility in Miami on Nov. 22.

He was held in custody for 30-plus hours and released with charges of trespassing and resisting an officer.
Photojournalist arrested at Miami immigration protest, gear seized
Freelance photojournalist Dave Decker was arrested by Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputies while documenting anti-deportation protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement …
pressfreedomtracker.us

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alabamareflector.com
Alabama Reflector @alabamareflector.com · 2d
Via Jacob Fischler: A senior federal judge dismissed charges Monday against two public officials with long-running public disputes with President Donald Trump, saying the controversial appointment of the president’s former personal attorney as a prosecutor doomed the cases.
Judge drops James Comey and Letitia James charges, saying prosecutor served 'unlawfully' | Alabama Reflector
Judge Cameron McGowan Currie wrote in a Monday order that the deadline for an interim appointee to that position had lapsed.
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