Iratwominn
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Opinionated, thin-skinned, variously-abled, emotional, pragmatic, inventive, creative, tenacious, voracious reader/eater/sleeper/worker/thinker/learner.
Rural af and loving it.
Rural af and loving it.
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FBI Confirms 630 Million Stolen Passwords — How To Check Yours Now
FBI Confirms 630 Million Stolen Passwords — How To Check Yours Now
The FBI has confirmed that 630 million stolen passwords were found on devices belonging to a single hacker. Here's how to check if yours is one of them.
www.forbes.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
FBI Confirms 630 Million Stolen Passwords — How To Check Yours Now
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CISA Warns Chrome And Edge Users: Update Now—Attacks Have Started
CISA Warns Chrome And Edge Users: Update Now—Attacks Have Started
Update now warning issued for all 3 billion Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users.
www.forbes.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
CISA Warns Chrome And Edge Users: Update Now—Attacks Have Started
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Google Stops Critical Updates For Millions Of Samsung Users
Google Stops Critical Updates For Millions Of Samsung Users
Check your phone now — critical updates are missing for millions of users.
www.forbes.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Google Stops Critical Updates For Millions Of Samsung Users
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Dangerous December—Why You Must Update Your iPhone Or Android Phone Now
Dangerous December—Why You Must Update Your iPhone Or Android Phone Now
Smartphones are under attack — update now warnings issued for all users.
www.forbes.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Dangerous December—Why You Must Update Your iPhone Or Android Phone Now
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Apple Confirms Attacks—All iPhone Users Must Update Now
Apple Confirms Attacks—All iPhone Users Must Update Now
1 billion users warned to update to iOS 26.2 now.
www.forbes.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Apple Confirms Attacks—All iPhone Users Must Update Now
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Yes Gas Prices Are Falling, But Here’s By How Much
Yes Gas Prices Are Falling, But Here’s By How Much
Consumers’ relief at the pump seems to be overstated for the most part.
www.forbes.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Yes Gas Prices Are Falling, But Here’s By How Much
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The VA already slashed 30,000 jobs earlier this year as part of an agency-wide reorganization.
Veterans Affairs Cutting As Many As 35,000 Jobs By End Of Year, Report Says
The VA already slashed 30,000 jobs earlier this year as part of an agency-wide reorganization.
www.forbes.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The VA already slashed 30,000 jobs earlier this year as part of an agency-wide reorganization.
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"There’s a freedom people are craving because they’re feeling so constrained, surveilled and, frankly, threatened in so many other spheres."
Zines have made a resurgence as communities seek to share information on everything from ICE raids to local elections.
Zines have made a resurgence as communities seek to share information on everything from ICE raids to local elections.
Gen-Zine: DIY publications find new life as form of resistance against Trump
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"There’s a freedom people are craving because they’re feeling so constrained, surveilled and, frankly, threatened in so many other spheres."
Zines have made a resurgence as communities seek to share information on everything from ICE raids to local elections.
Zines have made a resurgence as communities seek to share information on everything from ICE raids to local elections.
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A majority of Indiana Senate Republicans stood together to reject Trump’s mob-boss politics.
There is more power in standing up to a corrupt, unpopular administration rather than playing its game.
Law firms, universities, foundations, and media companies should take note.
There is more power in standing up to a corrupt, unpopular administration rather than playing its game.
Law firms, universities, foundations, and media companies should take note.
December 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A majority of Indiana Senate Republicans stood together to reject Trump’s mob-boss politics.
There is more power in standing up to a corrupt, unpopular administration rather than playing its game.
Law firms, universities, foundations, and media companies should take note.
There is more power in standing up to a corrupt, unpopular administration rather than playing its game.
Law firms, universities, foundations, and media companies should take note.
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A former judge and criminal investigator landed an assignment Friday as the first Director of Program Integrity in state government, part of a fresh set of efforts by Gov. Tim Walz to contain a spiraling problem of fraud in Minnesota programs.
Walz taps new official to head off fraud, takes other steps to address lapses
With proven or alleged fraud shaking multiple Minnesota-managed programs, Gov. Tim Walz is appointing a new official in an effort to stop future abuses. Public frustration with fraud is a political li...
www.mprnews.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A former judge and criminal investigator landed an assignment Friday as the first Director of Program Integrity in state government, part of a fresh set of efforts by Gov. Tim Walz to contain a spiraling problem of fraud in Minnesota programs.
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An annual hearing to review the threats facing the U.S. ended with an effort by Democrats to subpoena Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she exited the hearing early.
Here are four things to know.
Here are four things to know.
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
An annual hearing to review the threats facing the U.S. ended with an effort by Democrats to subpoena Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she exited the hearing early.
Here are four things to know.
Here are four things to know.
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The new ordinance codifies the mayor's executive order that forbids federal immigration agents from using city owned parking lots, ramps, vacant lots and garages as part of their operations.
Minneapolis City Council votes unanimously to strengthen separation ordinance
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to update the more than 20-year-old separation ordinance.
www.mprnews.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The new ordinance codifies the mayor's executive order that forbids federal immigration agents from using city owned parking lots, ramps, vacant lots and garages as part of their operations.
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It wasn’t even close.
December 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
It wasn’t even close.
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Democrats are sounding alarm bells after the Trump administration seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, with lawmakers worrying that the move could lead to increased conflict or even war in the region.
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Democrats are sounding alarm bells after the Trump administration seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, with lawmakers worrying that the move could lead to increased conflict or even war in the region.
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The head of U.S. Northern Command on Thursday contradicted President Trump’s assertion that an “invasion [from] within” or an “enemy within” justifies the commander in chief’s National Guard deployments to American cities.
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The head of U.S. Northern Command on Thursday contradicted President Trump’s assertion that an “invasion [from] within” or an “enemy within” justifies the commander in chief’s National Guard deployments to American cities.
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Minnesota's Somali communities are under threat from increased ICE enforcement in the state. State Rep. Mohamud Noor, DFL-Minneapolis, says his constituents are on edge.
Noor says ICE has taken action against the entire Somali community without regard for their civil rights.
Noor says ICE has taken action against the entire Somali community without regard for their civil rights.
ICE agents in Cedar-Riverside acting 'without regard for civil rights,' Minnesota rep says
Minnesota's Somali communities are under threat from increased ICE enforcement in the state. State Rep. Mohamud Noor says his constituents are on edge.
www.mprnews.org
December 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Minnesota's Somali communities are under threat from increased ICE enforcement in the state. State Rep. Mohamud Noor, DFL-Minneapolis, says his constituents are on edge.
Noor says ICE has taken action against the entire Somali community without regard for their civil rights.
Noor says ICE has taken action against the entire Somali community without regard for their civil rights.
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Donald Trump launched a new program that will allow wealthy foreign individuals to buy a US “golden visa” for $1m, and trailed a “platinum” version for $5m.
Trump launches $1m ‘gold card’ visa scheme amid immigration crackdown
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Donald Trump launched a new program that will allow wealthy foreign individuals to buy a US “golden visa” for $1m, and trailed a “platinum” version for $5m.
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Four Republican senators, including two vulnerable incumbents who are up for reelection next year, broke ranks Thursday and voted for a three-year extension of enhanced health insurance premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Four Republican senators, including two vulnerable incumbents who are up for reelection next year, broke ranks Thursday and voted for a three-year extension of enhanced health insurance premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor Thursday in hopes of winning the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.
‘MyPillow Guy’ and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026.
www.mprnews.org
December 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor Thursday in hopes of winning the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov demanded that the Trump administration explain why a Venezuelan oil tanker was seized by U.S. forces.
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov demanded that the Trump administration explain why a Venezuelan oil tanker was seized by U.S. forces.
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The Department of Justice posted a faux book cover, “Franklin becomes a deportation judge,” on social media Thursday.
Justice Department Uses Children's Book Character To Promote Deportation
The Department of Justice posted a faux book cover, “Franklin becomes a deportation judge,” on social media Thursday.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The Department of Justice posted a faux book cover, “Franklin becomes a deportation judge,” on social media Thursday.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was accused of misleading House Homeland Security Committee members when she said she was departing a hearing early to attend another meeting that was actually canceled.
thehill.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was accused of misleading House Homeland Security Committee members when she said she was departing a hearing early to attend another meeting that was actually canceled.
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Leavitt said the seized ship will head to a U.S. port, while investigators interview crewmembers.
U.S. Will Take Oil From Seized Vessel Off Venezuela, White House Says
Leavitt said the seized ship will head to a U.S. port, while investigators interview crewmembers.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Leavitt said the seized ship will head to a U.S. port, while investigators interview crewmembers.
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Noem was confronted over Zoom by a veteran deported by the Department of Homeland Security.
Noem Bails From Contentious House Hearing Amid Democratic Calls For Her Resignation
Noem was confronted over Zoom by a veteran deported by the Department of Homeland Security.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Noem was confronted over Zoom by a veteran deported by the Department of Homeland Security.