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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 4h

And The Nobel Peace Prize Doesn't Go To Trump...

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María Corina Machado Of Venezuela Wins The Nobel Peace Prize

There had been persistent speculation about the possibility of the prize going to Trump, amplified by this week’s approval of his plan for a Gaza ceasefire.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 16m

National Guard troops were seen patrolling in Memphis for the first time on Friday, as part of Trump’s federal task force.

National Guard troops began their patrol at Bass Pro Shops located at the Pyramid, an iconic landmark in Memphis.

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National Guard troops seen patrolling in Memphis alongside local police

National Guard troops have been seen patrolling in Memphis for the first time, as part of President Donald Trump’s federal task force.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 32m

UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems

Shifting Trump tariffs have created a nightmare for UPS, as thousands of packages from overseas pile up at its hubs while they await customs clearance.

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UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems

Shifting Trump tariffs have created a nightmare for UPS, as thousands of packages from overseas pile up at its hubs while they await customs clearance.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 42m

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Dodgers advance to NLCS on walk-off error, Cubs force Game 5

In today's edition: Dodgers advance, Cubs survive, USMNT player spotlight, New York's title drought, OMG what a shot, and more.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 58m

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Brewers prepared -- not panicked -- for decisive Game 5 at home

CHICAGO -- It was at this ballpark in late August that the Brewers’ zen master, Christian Yelich, urged calm. The Brewers were fresh off a franchise-record 14-game winning streak when they came to Wri...

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 59m

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Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 10/09/2025

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 1h

First Thing: Hamas and Israel implement ceasefire

Israeli troops begin pulling back from parts of Gaza. Plus, stories from survivors who were trapped on Everest

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First Thing: Hamas and Israel implement ceasefire

Israeli troops begin pulling back from parts of Gaza. Plus, stories from survivors who were trapped on Everest

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 1h

La Niña is here. What this means for winter weather — and the rest of hurricane season.
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La Niña is here. What this means for winter weather — and the rest of hurricane season.

In the U.S., La Niña typically leads to warmer and drier conditions across the southern U.S., and cooler, wetter conditions across northern areas like the Pacific Northwest.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 4h

And The Nobel Peace Prize Doesn't Go To Trump...

www.huffpost.com/entry/2025-n...

María Corina Machado Of Venezuela Wins The Nobel Peace Prize

There had been persistent speculation about the possibility of the prize going to Trump, amplified by this week’s approval of his plan for a Gaza ceasefire.

www.huffpost.com

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 1h

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 22h

IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2026

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IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2026

The IRS has announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 21h

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Police Reports Completely Blow Up Trump’s Crackdown Excuse

Portland police logs depict tiny, “low-energy” gatherings before the president ordered troops.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 21h

Alex Jones asks Supreme Court to block massive defamation judgment

Jones says the court must act immediately to prevent his site, InfoWars, where he has spread conspiracy theories, from being handed over to the satirical news site The Onion.

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Alex Jones asks Supreme Court to block massive defamation judgment

Jones says the court must act immediately to prevent his site, InfoWars, where he has spread conspiracy theories, from being handed over to the satirical news site The Onion.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 1h

Letitia James, who prosecuted Trump, gets indicted by DOJ
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Letitia James, who prosecuted Trump, gets indicted by DOJ

Get caught up on this morning’s news: Letitia James’s indictment, the Nobel Peace Prize winner and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 1h

Emergency Butterfly Wing Transplant Is a Success Watched by Millions on Social Media:
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Nature Center's Emergency Butterfly Wing Transplant a Success Watched by Millions on Social Media

The one easy part was that butterfly's have no nerve endings in their upper wings. There are no blood vessels either.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 1h

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain for the men’s basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international celebrity during the school’s fairy-tale run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in 2018, has died, the university announced. She was 106.

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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago's beloved chaplain, dies at 106

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago's men's basketball team, has died at 106. The university announced her death on Thursday night.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 4h

And The Nobel Peace Prize Doesn't Go To Trump...

www.huffpost.com/entry/2025-n...

María Corina Machado Of Venezuela Wins The Nobel Peace Prize

There had been persistent speculation about the possibility of the prize going to Trump, amplified by this week’s approval of his plan for a Gaza ceasefire.

www.huffpost.com

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 4h

Check out this story from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Peralta struggles as Brewers lose Game 4 and face potential NLDS collapse

A fourth straight bad first inning on the mound for the Brewers spelled doom. Now comes Game 5, and plenty of nerves.

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Another nightmare first inning. Another loss at Wrigley. Brewers have one chance left to avoid another playoff collapse.

A fourth straight bad first inning on the mound for the Brewers spelled doom. Now comes Game 5, and plenty of nerves.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 4h

Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 4h

Gaza plan live updates: Ceasefire agreement now in effect, IDF says

Trump said he plans to travel to Egypt for a signing ceremony of the deal.

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Gaza plan live updates: Ceasefire agreement now in effect, IDF says

The latest news and live updates on the peace plan to end the conflict in Gaza.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 15h

U.S. said to be prepping to send 200 troops to Israel for Gaza support

The troops will stay in Israel, where they will support logistics, transportation, engineering and planning, two U.S. officials said.

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U.S. said to be prepping to send 200 troops to Israel for Gaza support

The troops will stay in Israel, where they will support logistics, transportation, engineering and planning, two U.S. officials said.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 16h

While the Cubs staved off elimination in front of the Wrigley Field faithful on Wednesday night, the Brewers will get another crack at capturing their first postseason series since 2018 when the teams face off on Thursday night in Game 4.

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Brewers-Cubs NLDS Game 4 lineups, FAQ (9 p.m. ET, TBS)

CHICAGO -- While the Cubs staved off elimination in front of the Wrigley Field faithful on Wednesday night, the Brewers will get another crack at capturing their first postseason series since 2018 whe...

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 17h

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LeBron to be sidelined 3-4 weeks with sciatica

Lakers star LeBron James will be sidelined 3-4 weeks because of sciatica on his right side, the team announced Thursday.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 17h

New York AG Letitia James indicted for alleged fraud following pressure from Trump
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New York AG Letitia James indicted for alleged fraud following pressure from Trump

James became the second political figure within two weeks to face prosecution.

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 19h

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LIVE: Trump holds a bilateral meeting with the president of Finland

YouTube video by MSNBC

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Raymond Norman @raymondnorman.bsky.social · 20h

The Cubs and Phillies were facing elimination but rebounded with Game 3 victories to save their seasons. Even better, both seem well positioned to potentially force a Game 5 on Saturday. But the Brewers and Dodgers still have the advantage

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Key storylines for today's two pivotal NLDS Game 4s

If we learned anything from Wednesday’s National League Division Series action, it’s that no one’s going down easily. Now we’re one step closer to seeing at least one rare comeback. The Cubs and Phill...

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