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Politico @politico.com · 2d

Judge orders Trump administration to fund food aid for millions of Americans

The decision, in response to a lawsuit from nonprofits and cities, comes ahead of a Saturday funding cliff for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.

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Politico @politico.com · 2d

White House removes Atlantic from oil lease consideration after political backlash

The Trump administration could be days away from proposing a five-year drilling plan that would open new waters off the Pacific and eastern Gulf coasts to oil and gas rigs.

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Reason Magazine @reason.com · Jun 30

The Douglas, Michigan, city government is hitting a homeowner with crushing fines after reversing its own approval.

She’s fighting back in federal court.

She got a permit for her chickens. Now the city is fining her $80,000.

The Douglas, Michigan, city government is hitting Kathryn Sarkisian with crushing fines after reversing its own approval.

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Reuters @reuters.com · Jun 30

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US environment agency employees say Trump administration undermining mission

Nearly 300 current and recently terminated employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a declaration of dissent on Monday, outlining five major concerns about how the Trump administration's politicization of science and severe job cuts were undermining the agency's mission.

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jimmychoo1191.bsky.social @jimmychoo1191.bsky.social · Jun 28

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · Jun 9

🏳️‍🌈 "The long-discussed and often trite ‘is Pride still a protest?’ conversation, has a clear and present answer this year — fuck yes."

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/this-pride-month-is-going-to-be-unparalleled-to-any-in-recent-years/

This Pride Month is going to be unparalleled to any in recent years

Charged with a palpable anger, passion and a vigour that is unparalleled and unlike any in recent years

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balmld.bsky.social @balmld.bsky.social · Jun 30

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19thnews @19thnews.org · Jun 30

As programs recognizing LGBTQ+ people are cut, an Ohio archive is doing what queer Americans always have: preserving their own history.

‘It’s proof of our existence’: This lesbian archive is recording history as it's erased

As the Trump administration cuts programs recognizing LGBTQ+ people, this Ohio archive is doing what queer Americans always have: preserving their own history.

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NPR @npr.org · Jun 30

The open letter and accompanying petition asking publishers "to make a pledge that they will never release books that were created by machines" garnered more than 600 signatures within a few hours.

Authors petition publishers to curtail their use of AI

The open letter and accompanying petition asking publishers "to make a pledge that they will never release books that were created by machines" garnered more than 600 signatures within a few hours.

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Newsweek @newsweek.com · Jun 10

Bradley J. Bondi fell far short of his only rival for the position of president at the DC Bar.

Pam Bondi's brother suffers crushing defeat in DC election

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TheSouthAfrican.com @thesouthafrican.com · Jun 10

Skywatchers are in for a treat as June’s full moon – the Strawberry Moon – reaches peak illumination at on Wednesday, 11 June.

Strawberry Moon: When to view June's full moon

Skywatchers are in for a treat as June’s full moon - the Strawberry Moon - reaches peak illumination at on Wednesday, 11 June.

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · Jun 10

Far from 'strangers', new statistics show that people seeking safety in the UK have deep roots here, writes Refugee Action's Tim Naor Hilton.

The obvious problem with Starmer's 'island of strangers' immigration speech

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Manchester Evening News @manchestereveningnews.co.uk · Jun 10

There are calls for action against litter.

McDonald's and Starbucks 'should contribute' to litter cleaning in Salford Quays

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · Jun 10

President Zelenskyy tries to impress upon US President Donald Trump that Moscow is not interested in a ceasefire.

Ukraine urges ‘action’ from allies as Russian attacks mount

President Zelenskyy tries to impress upon US President Donald Trump that Moscow is not interested in a ceasefire.

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The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · Jun 10

Lead singer and producer of Sly and the Family Stone died surrounded by loved ones, according to his family

Funk pioneer Sly Stone dies aged 82

Lead singer and producer of Sly and the Family Stone died surrounded by loved ones, according to his family

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · Jun 10

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has been pictured on a plane after Israel’s Foreign Ministry said they had deported her.

Thunberg was one of 12 people on board the Madleen aid ship, which was seized by the military while attempting to breach Israel’s blockade of Gaza.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · Jun 10

A group of development banks will invest at least €3 billion ($3.4 billion) by the end of the decade to help tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution in the sea.

Development banks to invest €3 billion in ocean plastics fight

Plastic waste entering the water could triple to up to 37 million metric tons per year by 2040, from around 11 million tons in 2021, the U.N. estimates.

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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · Jun 10

How Bridge Bike Works builds the only made-in-Canada carbon bike frame

Instead of offloading production to factories overseas, this Toronto company makes it framesets in house – a decision that’s paid off

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · Jun 9

I'm filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to end the illegal takeover of a CalGuard unit, which has escalated chaos and violence in LA.

Donald Trump's violation of the U.S. Constitution is an overstep of his authority.

We will not let this stand.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · Jun 10

LA: Your voice matters.

Trump is trying to provoke chaos by sending 4,000 soldiers onto American soil.

Foolish agitators who take advantage of Trump’s chaos will be held accountable.

Stay safe. Stay calm. Look out for one another.

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balmld.bsky.social @balmld.bsky.social · Jun 10

I've signed to show solidarity with the crew and volunteers of the Madleen Freedom Flotilla, and demand an end to Israel's blockade of Gaza? Will you sign too? @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social‬ my.actnowni.org/petitions/i-...

Sign Now: Solidarity with the Madleen Freedom Flotilla - End the Starvation of Gaza

I've signed to show solidarity with the crew and volunteers of the Madleen Freedom Flotilla, and demand an end to Israel's blockade of Gaza? Will you sign too?

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · May 22

Greenland signs lucrative minerals deal with Europe in blow to Trump

The Arctic territory has issued a 30-year mining permit to a Danish-French consortium.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · May 22

Greenland has signed a lucrative minerals deal w/ Europe in a blow to Trump. “despite the rhetoric from the Trump admin, no formal dialogue with [the US] had started nor brought about an increased interest in direct investment. Cooperation with both the EU and Denmark was progressing more smoothly”

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · May 23

Cardiff People's Assembly is organising a protest against the disability benefit cuts on Saturday (24 May). They explain why it matters.

Disabled protesters say they'll stop Labour's benefit cuts – or die trying

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CNN @cnn.com · Apr 6

‘A huge impact on worker safety’: Protection for miners and firefighters in jeopardy after CDC cuts

‘A huge impact on worker safety’: Protection for miners, firefighters in jeopardy after CDC cuts | CNN

Anyone in the US who’s depended on a respirator to provide protection against dust, smoke, mold or airborne viruses has likely relied on a small but mighty agency within the US Centers for Disease Con...

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Stardust 🌏🎬 @stardustbluepr.com · Feb 18

BERLIN - The images of children purportedly killed in the Russia-Ukraine war, their faces staring out from banners in city squares in Germany. The exhibit of monochrome photos broader messaging campaign called “Children of War,” is a clarion call to the continent’s leaders to end the fighting.

Russia-linked propaganda campaign pushes to undercut German support for Ukraine

Behind a traveling photo exhibit in Germany about the suffering of children in the Russia-Ukraine war is a network connected to Moscow. It comes as officials in Berlin report an increase in Russian-sponsored interference ahead of German elections.

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