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The Independent @the-independent.com · 1d

California National Guard to support food banks due to expected food assistance delays

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Amy Hayes @tangentsafari.bsky.social · 3d

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NPR @npr.org · 3d

Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom. n.pr/48AUON2

The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom

Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 3d

A glitch with an obscure Amazon database disrupted life for millions of people across the U.S. as core internet services failed to function for an array of companies.

The Day Amazon Broke the Internet for Millions of Americans

The prolonged outage offered a reminder of the fragility of global internet connectivity and Amazon’s role underpinning much of online infrastructure.

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FOX8 WGHP @myfox8.com · 5d

Taylor Swift donates $100K to Triad child with cancer: People

PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A Stokes County family has received a $100,000 donation to their GoFundMe from someone named Taylor Swift, according to a People report. Lilah Smoot is just two years …

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 5d

Thousands of activists rallied outside the Israeli embassy in South Korea's capital to stage a mass 'die in' showing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 5d

Something from ‘space’ may have just struck a United Airlines flight over Utah

“NTSB gathering radar, weather, flight recorder data.”…

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 6d

After repurposing old stage props for a rally last summer, the New Prospect Theatre's technical director and a handful of volunteers will debut giant puppets representing a handful of constitutional amendments during Saturday's “No Kings” rally.

Puppets de Resistance will bring the Constitution to life during 'No Kings' rally | Cascadia Daily News

The rally at Maritime Heritage Park in Bellingham is one of dozens expected across Western Washington

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Luis Cordoba Photographer @luiscordoba.bsky.social · Aug 14

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 16d

President Donald Trump called for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to be jailed Wednesday.

President Donald Trump calls for Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker to be jailed

“Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!” President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 18d

Jack Posobiec, of “Pizzagate” fame, has been voting in Pennsylvania for nearly a decade while living in Maryland. trib.al/6U04ArE

It Sure Looks Like This MAGA Influencer Is Committing Voter Fraud

Jack Posobiec keeps voting in a swing state he doesn’t live in.

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 21d

Robert Morris, 64, entered guilty pleas to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child in an Oklahoma courtroom on Oct. 2.

Texas megachurch founder Robert Morris pleads guilty to child sex crimes

Robert Morris, 64, entered guilty pleas to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child in an Oklahoma courtroom on Oct. 2.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 21d

A plan to help energy companies, local governments and others pay for programs to reduce harmful methane and other gas emissions was canceled by President Donald Trump’s administration this week.
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Plans to contain harmful gases, improve electric grid in Illinois nixed by Trump

Almost $600 million in promised grants to businesses, local governments rescinded. Moves are politically motivated, say Duckworth, Pritzker.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 23d

LIVE: Pro-Palestinian activists march in Rome over interception of Gaza aid ships youtube.com/live/VLrhd5O...

LIVE: Pro-Palestinian activists march in Rome over interception of Gaza aid ships

YouTube video by Reuters

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NPR @npr.org · 23d

Cumbia is one of the most listened-to genres in the Americas. Photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document it across countries.

Colombia: The birthplace of cumbia

One of the most listened-to genres in the Americas, photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States.

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Politico @politico.com · 23d

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is warning that Donald Trump’s tariffs against U.S. allies will leave just one winner — China.

Whitmer warns Trump’s tariffs risk handing China an edge

Michigan governor pledges to “stop the madness” of Trump’s trade war, warning it undermines America’s closest partners.

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 23d

Commentary: Swarming Washington’s Lincoln Memorial and Chicago’s Magnificent Mile with armed agents in combat regalia can’t possibly be the most efficient way to apprehend foreigners who lack legal status.

Steve Chapman: Donald Trump wants Americans to be terrified of his wrath

President Donald Trump wants to instill panic in anyone who might possibly stand in his way.

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AlinaHagen 🌊🎨📸 @alinagrafik.bsky.social · 24d

#TidesOutTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue #RockinTues

Tide pools at Coon Creek Beach, Montaña De Oro State Park, Calif.

#EastCoastKin #Scape #TidePool #LandscapePhotography

A large blue tide pool is in the foreground, You can see rocks and sand on the bottom, while the blue sky is reflected on the water surface. To the right of the tide pool is a gray rock with green algae. Beyond the tide pool are more pools, rocks, seaweed and then the ocean waves rolling in. Also on the right hand side is a portion of the golden bluff cliff which is reflected in the tide pool. Coon Creek Beach in Montaña De Oro State Park, Los Osos, California.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 24d

…And two more photographers slammed to the ground by ICE agents.

It seems like the modicum of accountability served to the ICE agent reinstated yesterday is being taken out on the free press in a fresh wave of violence.

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David Lazarus @davidlaz.bsky.social · 24d

Coming up on #KTLA: The CEO of Ford says he expects EV sales in the U.S. to plunge by 50% after the Trump administration does away with a $7,500 tax credit tomorrow

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 24d

Another violent attack by an ICE officer on a civilian at 26 Federal Plaza—this time on a journalist, who had to be carried out on stretcher.

Another attack on the First Amendment, our neighbors, and our democracy.

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Fred Baliad @fredbaliad.bsky.social · 24d

Coming up on the @ktla.com News at 1:00
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 24d

I blame Hillary’s emails. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25d

JD Vance blames "Biden policies" for rural hospitals shutting down in September 2025

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 25d

"Along with fast-tracking the money, Noem flew there herself on a government plane to tour the pier personally. She then stayed for the weekend and got dinner with the donor, a local cardiologist, at the French restaurant Bleu Provence..."

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Kristi Noem Fast-Tracked Millions in Disaster Aid to Florida Tourist Attraction After Campaign Donor Intervened

The DHS chief has been widely criticized for slowing down FEMA’s response after natural disasters. Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noe...

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Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 25d

Amazing Veteran standing tall at the Irvine CA protest, Sunday, September 28th, 2025.

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If you support Trump & MAGA

You are part of the American Taliban

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