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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · 45m

Zohran Mamdani, the mayoral front-runner, has a plan to hire 1,000 more teachers a year: Tuition assistance. Prospective educators would need to commit three years to NYC schools.

Want to be a teacher in NYC? Mamdani says he’ll subsidize your tuition if you commit 3 years.

Zohran Mamdani, the mayoral front-runner, has a plan to hire 1,000 more teachers a year: Tuition assistance. Prospective educators would need to commit three years to NYC schools.

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 1h

JUST IN: District Judge Susan Illston said she's likely to temporarily pause the mass layoffs of more than 4,000 federal employees that the White House started last week.

"What's being done here is both illegal and is an excess of authority," she said.

Government shutdown live updates; judge blasts Trump administration's mass layoffs

A federal judge said she's likely to temporarily pause the mass layoffs of more than 4,000 federal employees that the White House started last week.

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Savidge Gaming @savidge.bsky.social · 1h

Lmao sure thats one way to do it

Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 1h

The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the ongoing shutdown ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/14/r...

Pentagon to shift research dollars to pay troops during shutdown • Ohio Capital Journal

The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the ongoing shutdown.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 2h

Gaza man reunited with family after being told in Israeli jail they were dead reut.rs/4hcm7zv

Gaza man reunited with family after being told in Israeli jail they were dead

Shadi Abu Sido’s world shattered in Israeli detention when guards told him his wife and two children had been killed.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 2h

A Portland mother was violently pushed to the ground and has since been transported across state lines. Her husband has no idea when they’ll hear from her again. trib.al/89dsyj8

Woman Arrested While Playing “Ghostbusters” on Clarinet at ICE Protest

Oriana Korol has since been transported across state lines, and her husband has no idea when they’ll hear from her again.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 2h

The UN says Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza, having killed 15 Palestinian civilians since October 10, despite a ceasefire coming into effect.

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Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks rises, despite ceasefire

Palestinians continue to be killed by Israel as people struggle for aid in decimated Gaza.

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Savidge Gaming @savidge.bsky.social · 2h

Lol

The Independent @the-independent.com · 2h

Trump’s meds ‘could be slowing him down,’ MAHA adviser warns

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American Red Cross @americanredcross.bsky.social · 5h

Western Alaska is reeling from Typhoon Halong’s remnants, with many displaced and rescue efforts ongoing.

Red Cross teams are on the ground helping those affected. For local shelter info and resources, download the free Red Cross Emergency app: rdcrss.org/4nSrgPT #TyphoonHalong #Alaska

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 4h

Seems like a great time to have a functioning govt to help coordinate rescue efforts and resources.

But #Republicans are really focused on taking away healthcare from millions of ppl

ALASKA EMERGENCY - MASSIVE FLOODING
WESTERN ALASKA DEVASTATED. TYPHON HALONG.
SEARCH & RESCUE UNDERWAY. POWER OITAGES. LIMITED COMMNC.

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naviyuk @naviyuk.bsky.social · 4h

'Miserable': Hundreds sheltering in Western Alaska schools in dire conditions alaskapublic.org/news/environ...

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'Miserable': Hundreds sheltering in Western Alaska schools in dire conditions

The state is evacuating the vulnerable and trying to find safe shelter for all. “We're moving as fast as we can,” the incident commander said. “We know that folks are miserable.”

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.

The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.

At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 4h

Far-right U.S. influencer Candace Owens lost her bid to enter Australia after the country's highest court backed the government's decision to deny her a visa over concerns she could 'incite discord' in the community reut.rs/4n8o69w

Far-right US influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia

Owens applied for a visa to undertake a speaking tour in November 2024.

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Savidge Gaming @savidge.bsky.social · 6h

What another great addition to this hellscape

Forbes @forbes.com · 7h

A ruling for the state’s voters could flip up to 19 House seats from blue to red, one study projects.

Supreme Court Hearing Major Voting Case Today—Here’s Why It Could Ensure GOP Controls The House

A ruling for the state’s voters could flip up to 19 House seats from blue to red, one study projects.

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Savidge Gaming @savidge.bsky.social · 6h

My state is lame and bad and run by idiots

Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 7h

Ohio is nearly halfway to the next constitutional deadline for congressional redistricting, and so far no public movement to reconvene the Ohio Redistricting Commission has been made. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/15/o...

Ohio Redistricting Commission still without plan to meet as Oct. 31 deadline approaches • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio is nearly halfway to the next constitutional deadline for congressional redistricting, and so far no public movement to reconvene the Ohio Redistricting Commission has been made.

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Savidge Gaming @savidge.bsky.social · 6h

I feel like this is for really weird people.

CNBC @cnbc.com · 6h

Honor reveals a new smartphone with a fold-out robotic camera arm

Chinese smartphone company Honor said it would release more details about the artificial intelligence-powered robot phone next year.

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Savidge Gaming @savidge.bsky.social · 6h

Oh look, we’re using our death camp again

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 6h

Federal agents have moved about 20 migrants to the U.S. naval base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, a Defense Department official said Tuesday, repopulating the holding site for detainees designated for deportation for the first time in nearly two weeks.

ICE Sends More Migrants to Guantánamo Bay, Resuming Operations

The offshore holding sites had been empty since Oct. 1. The nationalities of the new arrivals were not immediately known.

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Savidge Gaming @savidge.bsky.social · 6h

Wow, what a truly wonderful development in this society of ours 🙃

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 6h

The U.S. revoked the visas of at least six foreign citizens whom it accused of celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the State Department said in a series of social media posts on Tuesday.

U.S. Says It Revoked Visas of Some People Who Criticized Charlie Kirk

The State Department’s X account listed six examples of people who it said had made comments about the assassination of Mr. Kirk, a right-wing activist, and said it was withdrawing their visas.

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Savidge Gaming @savidge.bsky.social · 6h

They kinda do this every day now.

Raw Story @rawstory.com · 6h

The Department of Homeland Security relayed a message on social media Tuesday from its official X account: a single word that critics say is a blatant call for ethnic cleansing.

Trump admin slammed for using ethnic cleansing euphemism: ‘Wannabe Nazis’

The Department of Homeland Security relayed a message on social media Tuesday from its official X account: a single word that critics say is a blatant call for ethnic cleansing.“Remigrate,” the post reads, a term that first saw prominence in Europe in the mid-20th century as a call to reverse migrat...

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Savidge Gaming @savidge.bsky.social · 6h

What could possibly go wrong?

Euronews @euronews.com · 6h

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that verified adults will be able to use ChatGPT for ‘erotica’ by the end of the year.

ChatGPT will soon allow adults to use AI chatbot for ‘erotica’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that verified adults will be able to use ChatGPT for ‘erotica’ by the end of the year.

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Savidge Gaming @savidge.bsky.social · 6h

Gunshot and or Scream

Done

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 6h

The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider when the police can enter a home without a warrant based on reports that someone inside may need emergency help. Montana is defending the actions of officers who did not have a warrant when they responded to a possibly suicidal Army veteran.

Supreme Court Asks When Police Can Enter Without Warrant in Emergency

Montana is defending the actions of law enforcement officers who did not have a warrant when they responded to a possibly suicidal Army veteran.

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Savidge Gaming @savidge.bsky.social · 6h

God our country sucks ass

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 6h

From @theathletic.com: President Trump has once again suggested relocating World Cup matches from cities that he deems unsafe — this time, threatening to move games from Boston. “I know the games are sold out, but your mayor is not good.”

President Trump once again suggests relocating World Cup matches

Trump claims he would consider calling FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino to move games from cities that he deems unsafe.

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Arizona Mirror @azmirror.com · 22h

“Speaker Mike Johnson is protecting pedophiles,” U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego said during an Oct. 10 interview

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Arizona AG threatens to sue GOP House speaker if he won't seat Adelita Grijalva immediately

Adelita Grijalva seating delay to block Epstein files vote prompts AG threat of legal action over constitutional representation

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 22h

Breaking News: Madagascar’s military claimed power moments after Parliament voted overwhelmingly to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who faced mounting pressure after weeks of Gen Z protests.

Madagascar Rejoices After Military Takeover and Impeachment

The change in power came after Parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who faced mounting pressure after weeks of Gen Z protests.

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Savidge Gaming @savidge.bsky.social · 22h

It’s me I’m civilians

The Intercept @theintercept.com · 22h

Here's what “designated terrorist organizations” means, at least according to Trump.

Trump Administration Conjures Up New “Terrorist” Designation to Justify Killing Civilians

The U.S. military justified the slaughter of alleged drug traffickers by claiming links to “designated terrorist organizations.”

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Savidge Gaming @savidge.bsky.social · 1d

It’s insane the rate of which people consume smut literature.

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