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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · Feb 4
US: Tracking Trump’s executive actions
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Tracking Trump’s executive actions | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has vowed to enact a sweeping agenda and reshape the federal government. CNN is tracking his executive actions posted by the White House.
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 14m
The 10,000-step goal originated from a 1960s Japanese advertising campaign for the world’s first commercial pedometer
Study suggests the magic of 10,000 steps a day is a myth
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 8m
They may face charges of “illegal dissemination of religious content via the internet”, according to Sean Long, a Chinese Zion Church pastor currently studying in the United States.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 9m
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri of the Zion Church was detained at his home in Beihai in China’s southeast Guangxi province (廣西省) on Friday (October 10) evening, along with dozens of other church leaders in Beijing and at least five other provinces across China.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 11m
A pastor of a prominent underground church in China was detained, according to his daughter, a church pastor and a group that monitors religion in the East Asian country.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 9m
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri of the Zion Church was detained at his home in Beihai in China’s southeast Guangxi province (廣西省) on Friday (October 10) evening, along with dozens of other church leaders in Beijing and at least five other provinces across China.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 11m
A pastor of a prominent underground church in China was detained, according to his daughter, a church pastor and a group that monitors religion in the East Asian country.
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Zion Church pastor has been detained in China, his daughter and a religion monitoring group say
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri of the Zion Church has been detained in China, according to his daughter and a monitoring group.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 11m
A pastor of a prominent underground church in China was detained, according to his daughter, a church pastor and a group that monitors religion in the East Asian country.
apnews.com/article/chin...
Zion Church pastor has been detained in China, his daughter and a religion monitoring group say
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri of the Zion Church has been detained in China, according to his daughter and a monitoring group.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 1h
Diane Keaton, who won an Academy Award and captured hearts with her endearing performance as Woody Allen's eccentric, insecure girlfriend in the 1977 romantic comedy ‘Annie Hall,’ died at age 79, People reported on Saturday, citing a family spokesperson reut.rs/3W11pJa
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 14m
The Justice Department has also had internal discussions over whether Bolton, a well-known critic of Trump, would be “perp walked,” or arrested in a way where he could be seen on cameras, the source said.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 15m
who has been under criminal investigation for years related to his handling of national security information, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 15m
Federal prosecutors are meeting on Saturday (October 11) to finalize the details of a potential indictment against former national security adviser John Bolton, …
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 15m
who has been under criminal investigation for years related to his handling of national security information, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 15m
Federal prosecutors are meeting on Saturday (October 11) to finalize the details of a potential indictment against former national security adviser John Bolton, …
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 17m
US: Federal prosecutors meeting this weekend to finalize potential Bolton indictment
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 15m
Federal prosecutors are meeting on Saturday (October 11) to finalize the details of a potential indictment against former national security adviser John Bolton, …
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 17m
US: Federal prosecutors meeting this weekend to finalize potential Bolton indictment
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Federal prosecutors meeting this weekend to finalize potential Bolton indictment | CNN Politics
The meeting comes seven weeks after federal agents removed documents and electronics from Bolton’s home and office in court-approved searches.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 17m
US: Federal prosecutors meeting this weekend to finalize potential Bolton indictment
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Federal prosecutors meeting this weekend to finalize potential Bolton indictment | CNN Politics
The meeting comes seven weeks after federal agents removed documents and electronics from Bolton’s home and office in court-approved searches.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 21m
If a president invokes the Insurrection Act, they can dispatch active duty military in states that fail to put down an insurrection or defy federal law.
However, Perry said she found no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 22m
The decision comes after federal Judge April Perry on Thursday (October 9) ruled to temporarily block the National Guard deployment for at least two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 23m
US: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled on Saturday (October 11).
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 22m
The decision comes after federal Judge April Perry on Thursday (October 9) ruled to temporarily block the National Guard deployment for at least two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 23m
US: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled on Saturday (October 11).
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Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now
National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals ...
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 23m
US: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled on Saturday (October 11).
apnews.com/article/nati...
Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now
National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals ...
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 25m
Four weeks into President Donald Trump's "Operation Midway Blitz" deportation drive, mass arrests across the city - which have swept up parents on their way to school and entire families - have induced fear in immigrant communities and protectiveness from educators.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 25m
On a chilly morning outside Nash Elementary School in a working-class Chicago neighborhood, teachers greeted students with the usual high-fives and hugs, while handing out sheets with red-bolded words proclaiming in capital letters: “Defend your rights under the threat of occupation.”
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 27m
US: Chicago ICE raids, National Guard troops prompt new lesson plans: ‘Know your rights’
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 25m
On a chilly morning outside Nash Elementary School in a working-class Chicago neighborhood, teachers greeted students with the usual high-fives and hugs, while handing out sheets with red-bolded words proclaiming in capital letters: “Defend your rights under the threat of occupation.”
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 27m
US: Chicago ICE raids, National Guard troops prompt new lesson plans: ‘Know your rights’
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Chicago ICE raids, National Guard troops prompt new lesson plans: ‘Know your rights’
Mass arrests have induced fear in immigrant communities and protectiveness from educators.
www.reuters.com
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 27m
US: Chicago ICE raids, National Guard troops prompt new lesson plans: ‘Know your rights’
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Chicago ICE raids, National Guard troops prompt new lesson plans: ‘Know your rights’
Mass arrests have induced fear in immigrant communities and protectiveness from educators.
www.reuters.com
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 28m
Flush with money from Republicans in Congress and on a hiring spree, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) needs to recruit a lot of people.
It also wants to send a message to immigrants. The message is stay out of the US and leave if you’re here.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 30m
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials saw a cinematic opportunity for a “Call of Duty”-style recruiting video with images from helmet cameras and dramatic music.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 31m
US: When helicopters descended on a Chicago apartment building last week with federal agents kitted out in military gear, locals saw a terrifying escalation in the federal government’s incursion into Chicago.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 30m
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials saw a cinematic opportunity for a “Call of Duty”-style recruiting video with images from helmet cameras and dramatic music.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 31m
US: When helicopters descended on a Chicago apartment building last week with federal agents kitted out in military gear, locals saw a terrifying escalation in the federal government’s incursion into Chicago.
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Analysis: DHS leans into propaganda with militaristic action videos | CNN Politics
When helicopters descended on a Chicago apartment building last week with federal agents kitted out in military gear, locals saw a terrifying escalation in the federal government’s incursion into Chic...
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 31m
US: When helicopters descended on a Chicago apartment building last week with federal agents kitted out in military gear, locals saw a terrifying escalation in the federal government’s incursion into Chicago.
edition.cnn.com/2025/10/10/p...
Analysis: DHS leans into propaganda with militaristic action videos | CNN Politics
When helicopters descended on a Chicago apartment building last week with federal agents kitted out in military gear, locals saw a terrifying escalation in the federal government’s incursion into Chic...
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 33m
Agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) are way ahead of Donald Trump, who wants the military to treat cities like ‘training grounds’.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 34m
US: Even without the national guard, law enforcement agencies of the federal government have been using military hardware and tactics on civilian targets.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US immigration enforcement using military hardware and tactics on civilians
Agencies like Ice are way ahead of Donald Trump, who wants the military to treat cities like ‘training grounds’
www.theguardian.com
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 34m
US: Even without the national guard, law enforcement agencies of the federal government have been using military hardware and tactics on civilian targets.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US immigration enforcement using military hardware and tactics on civilians
Agencies like Ice are way ahead of Donald Trump, who wants the military to treat cities like ‘training grounds’
www.theguardian.com
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 37m
Hessenschau reported that the injured had been taken to the hospital and that they weren't in critical condition.
Police are still examining the situation and the motive remains unknown.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 37m
The shooting reportedly took place at a sports betting shop at the market square in Giessen, located in the central state of Hesse.
The state public broadcaster later reported that the perpetrator was arrested after initially having reported that the assailant was on the run.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 38m
At least three people were injured on Saturday (October 11) after a person opened fire at a marketplace in a town in central Germany, according to local media reports.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 37m
The shooting reportedly took place at a sports betting shop at the market square in Giessen, located in the central state of Hesse.
The state public broadcaster later reported that the perpetrator was arrested after initially having reported that the assailant was on the run.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 38m
At least three people were injured on Saturday (October 11) after a person opened fire at a marketplace in a town in central Germany, according to local media reports.
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Germany: Several injured after shooting incident in Giessen – DW – 10/11/2025
Several people were injured in a shooting in a marketplace in the town of Giessen in central Germany, according to reports.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 38m
At least three people were injured on Saturday (October 11) after a person opened fire at a marketplace in a town in central Germany, according to local media reports.
www.dw.com/en/several-p...
Germany: Several injured after shooting incident in Giessen – DW – 10/11/2025
Several people were injured in a shooting in a marketplace in the town of Giessen in central Germany, according to reports.
www.dw.com
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 40m
It's still unclear what caused the explosion at the plant in Bucksnort, Tennessee - roughly 56 miles (90km) south-west of Nashville. The facility specialises in the development and manufacture of explosives.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 41m
Recovery teams are still clinging to hope of finding any of the missing alive, but assume they are deceased, said Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis.
"As we get into this, we find it even more devastating than we thought initially," he told a news conference.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 42m
US: No survivors are expected to be found after a major explosion at a Tennessee munitions factory on Friday (10 October) that has left 18 people unaccounted for.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 41m
Recovery teams are still clinging to hope of finding any of the missing alive, but assume they are deceased, said Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis.
"As we get into this, we find it even more devastating than we thought initially," he told a news conference.
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FujiiPonta @fujiiponta.bsky.social · 42m
US: No survivors are expected to be found after a major explosion at a Tennessee munitions factory on Friday (10 October) that has left 18 people unaccounted for.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast
With 18 people unaccounted for, the tragedy is "even more devastating than we thought", says a sheriff.
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