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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 1h

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE: María Corina Machado. A global honor for a key opposition leader boosts Venezuela pro-democracy movement. Machado unified opponents against Nicolás Maduro regime is now hiding after being disqualified from last year's presidential election.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a key unifying figure in the opposition, advocating for free elections and representative government.

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 2h

As partial government shutdown enters day 10, Congress continues essential duties. Lawmakers can still debate and advance legislation, like recent defense policy bill, even with funding lapsed for non-essential federal agencies. A separate stopgap measure to reopen the government failed earlier.

Senate strikes deal to vote on defense bill, breaking impasse

www.politico.com

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 5h

Annual debate over Trump’s Nobel Peace prize chances are baffling. The prize celebrates exact international cooperation America First doctrine designed to oppose. For many experts, recurring discussion isn't about peace, but a masterclass in completely missing the point. youtu.be/OCRdfXC59w0?...

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 7h

Video: "The system is vulnerable to manipulation"
Michael Missal, the former VA inspector general, spoke to The Post about the veterans disability benefits program.
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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 9h

FBI fires 2 special agents linked to Special Prosecutor Jack Smith probe into Donald Trump. Agents analyzed Republican lawmaker phone records, raising questions about bureau's investigative methods in politically sensitive cases, signaling a push for internal accountability. Fishy? You be the judge.

FBI fires 2 special agents who worked on Jack Smith probe: Reports

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 10h

A weak La Niña has arrives, potentially bringing a wetter winter to the northern US, drier conditions to the South. The natural weather phenomenon, a cooler flip side to El Niño, often strengthens the Atlantic hurricane season, but forecasters believe event is too fleeting to cause major trouble.

La Nina is back, but it's weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?

Meteorologists say La Nina has arrived, bringing cooler weather patterns worldwide. This natural phenomenon often leads to a more intense Atlantic hurricane season.

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 10h

Rehabilitated online personalities? YouTube grants most banned creators a second chance, allowing them to request a new channel one year after termination. While past sins like misinformation may be forgiven under evolving rules, copyright infringement remains the platform's unforgivable sin.

YouTube prepares to welcome back banned creators with “second chance” program

YouTube will evaluate each request individually, but copyright violators need not apply.

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 11h

No evidence of a danger of rebellion. A federal judge blocks National Guard deployments in Chicago for 14 days. Ruling a victory for state and city Democrats, delivering a legal setback to Mr. Trump’s push to position troops in major urban areas without local consent.

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 11h

Copernicus data offers undeniable confirmation of global warming's damaging path. September 2025, as the third-warmest on record at 34.6°F (1.47°C) above pre-industrial levels, directly reflects the ongoing cumulative impact of greenhouse gases on the planet’s climate system.

September was the third warmest month on record

The average global temperature was 16.11 °C, which represents an increase of 1.47 °C compared to the pre-industrial period.

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 12h

A $700,000 settlement for a fired Wyoming library director signals a victory for First Amendment advocates against censorship. Terri Lesley sued after termination during a dispute over LGBTQ+ books. Attorney hopes outcome reminds officials of duty to uphold basic rights against public pressure.

Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute wins $700,000 settlement

A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes on youth shelves has reached a $700,000 settlement with her former employer.

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 12h

I want to say something about "condos" but I'm not going to say anything about the subject. That would be pure speculation even though it has been mentioned beforehand.

Everyone wants peace in Israel but some want to make a buck. Here's the receipt:

Donald Trump confirms plan to 'own and develop' Gaza

YouTube video by Times News

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 12h

BUZZ: Critics label Gaza move a last-ditch play for Stockholm’s affection with Nobel Peace Prize announcement mere hours away,

QT: Several news outlets have the speculative story already in the hopper, proving that in journalism, the early bird gets the unconfirmed worm, ready for next edition.

Flingjore @flingjore.com · 12h

Israeli Cabinet approves elements of a plan to release hostages held by Hamas, per Trump style.

Israeli Cabinet approves 'outline' of deal to release hostages held by Hamas

Israel’s Cabinet has approved the “outline” of a deal to release hostages held by Hamas. That's according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 13h

US deploying 200 troops to Israel to establish a multinational coordination center for Gaza. This move signifies a deeper American non-combat role, focusing on managing humanitarian aid and security logistics to support the fragile ceasefire after 2 years of war.

US sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor ceasefire deal in Gaza

The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private sector players, U.S. officials say.

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 14h

Senators press Air Force chief nominee Gen. Wilsbach to fix F-35 abysmal readiness rates and soaring costs, calling the grounded fleet a critical failure. Wilsbach's noncommittal stance on previous China-focused strategy, signaling potential strategic pivot under deep operational challenges.

Get more F-35s in the air and don't break the bank, senators beg USAF chief nominee

Gen. Wilsbach declined to endorse the service’s ongoing reorganization to counter China.

www.defenseone.com

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 15h

New York AG Letitia James indicted on a federal mortgage fraud charge, a source says. Indictment by a Virginia grand jury means state's top law enforcement officer now faces a significant personal legal battle that could imperil political career and office.

New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 15h

Dominion Voting has been sold. After winning hundreds of millions in defamation settlements from Trump allies who attacked its integrity, the new owner is Liberty Vote, a company run by a former GOP election official who plans to pivot the firm toward paper-based, transparent voting systems.

Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official

Dominion is one of the biggest election equipment providers and was used by 27 states during the 2024 election.

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 16h

FEMA leadership reportedly pressuring employees to identify anonymous colleagues who criticized Trump. Staff who signed a letter warning budget cuts risked public safety now face termination threats, sparking claims the administration is illegally retaliating against protected whistleblowers.

FEMA pressures staff to rat out colleagues who have criticized Trump anonymously: report

A number of Federal Emergency Management Agency staff that openly criticized President Donald Trump are under intense investigation from FEMA leadership, and under threats of termination should they refuse to reveal the names of their colleagues who criticized Trump anonymously, Bloomberg reported T...

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 16h

FACT CHECK: President Trump's executive order — left-wing arsonists claim is inflammatory rhetoric. Historical reevaluation of Columbus is a broad effort by historians and indigenous groups to provide a more accurate account of his impact, not simply a partisan campaign to erase history. #factcheck

Columbus Day, 2025

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Today our Nation honors the legendary Christopher Columbus -- the original American hero,

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 17h

Marine Corps updates appeals process for harassment and discrimination cases following speech by Defense Secretary Hegseth. Policy gives Marines 30 days to appeal but also grants commanders broad power to dismiss complaints, drawing concern from experts credible cases will be mishandled.

Marine Corps Updates Process to Appeal Case Findings After Hegseth Talk

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 18h

Any word on the carousel? I haven't been able to pin that down just yet. I may be heading up there in a bit.

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 19h

Retired general warns Mr. Trump’s use of the National Guard for domestic policing and city projects is a misappropriation of the core mission. Recent deployments erode public trust, disrupt civilian lives of its part-time soldiers and negatively impact recruitment and readiness.

Former general calls Trump's use of National Guard a 'misuse'

Trump's use of National Guard strays from role as 'minutemen,' military experts say

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 19h

Local footage of Caribou village shopping Center fire in Nederland, Colorado.

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 19h

Evacuation orders in effect for parts of Nederland after a massive fire tears through the Caribou Village Shopping Center. The blaze severely damaged approximately 20 businesses, dealing a devastating economic blow to the Colorado mountain town and forcing residents from the surrounding area.

Evacuation order in effect for part of Nederland due to fire at Caribou Village Shopping Center

An evacuation order was issued early Thursday morning for part of Nederland due to a fire at the Caribou Village Shopping Center, the Boulder County Sheriff's Office said.

www.denver7.com

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Flingjore @flingjore.com · 20h

Texas authorities arrest 9 for alleged illegal abortions while practicing medicine without a license. The arrests, linked to a previously charged midwife, signify a widening crackdown under state's restrictive abortion laws, showing legal, criminal consequences for offering such services.

Texas arrests 8 people for allegedly providing illegal abortions

Texas AG Ken Paxton said the clinics “endangered the very people they pretended to help” and vowed to continue enforcing Texas’s strict abortion laws.

www.newsweek.com

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