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SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 7h

“From January to July, 911 calls made from the detention center doubled compared to the same time period the year before, reported The Tributary earlier this year.”

Immigrant dies in ICE custody in Miami, the 17th death this year

ICE reported that Hasan Ali Moh'D Saleh, a 67-year-old man from Jordan, died of cardiac arrest after being hospitalized from Krome Detention Center in Miami on Oct. 11.

www.wlrn.org

SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 8h

“Of the more than 80 immigration judges fired by the Trump administration, 24 judges have been fired in September. Additionally, 60 more judges have been forced out of their positions or resigned.”

Trump admin. fires Seattle immigration Judge Susana Reyes

Susana Reyes is among over 80 judges dismissed by the Trump administration, raising questions about immigration policy changes.

mynorthwest.com

SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 13h

"The statement noted that the violations included direct shooting at civilians, deliberate airstrikes and shelling, the use of heavy fire belts, and the arrest of civilians."

Gaza government: Israel killed 97 Palestinians, including 44 on Sunday, in 80 ceasefire violations

The Gaza government said that 97 Palestinians had been killed and 230 others injured as a result of 80 violations carried out by the Israeli army since the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took effect o…

www.middleeastmonitor.com

SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 1d

“The Israeli army said two of its soldiers had died in ‘combat’ in Gaza, and it had responded with strikes and artillery fire after its troops were targeted by Hamas. However, Hamas’s armed wing said it is adhering to the ceasefire agreement.”

Israeli strikes kill 35 in Gaza as both sides say the other breached truce

Hamas maintains it is abiding by ceasefire as Israel launches at least 20 air strikes on targets in southern Gaza.

www.aljazeera.com

SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 1d

Trump calls Colombia's Petro an ‘illegal drug leader’ and announces an end to US aid to the country

It's a war of words between President Donald Trump and Colombian leader Gustavo Petro over illegal drugs, with hundreds of millions of dollars in American aid hanging in the balance.

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thekoolaidmom.bsky.social @thekoolaidmom.bsky.social · 2d

#NoKings event in Fairhope, Al.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.

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SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 2d

“Residents of Gloster’s predominantly Black, low-income town have reported feeling dizzy, getting headaches and otherwise feeling unwell since the facility opened a decade ago.”

Mississippi residents sue UK-owned biomass firm granted permit for more emissions

Nearby residents say they have had health concerns due to air pollution from Drax Biomass facility

www.theguardian.com

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 3d

BREAKING: President Trump commutes former Rep. George Santos' 7-year prison sentence, calling him a 'rogue' who's been 'badly mistreated.'

Trump commutes former Rep. George Santos' prison sentence

The former New York congressman had been sentenced to seven years in prison. In a social media post, Trump said his commutation would release Santos from prison "immediately."

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SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 4d

“He insists that what the fishermen want is ‘peace and work’, not war, but gets visibly angry when he refers to the’military barrier’ he says the US has deployed in the Caribbean.”

Venezuelan fishermen in fear after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean

At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged "narco-boats" in the Caribbean.

www.bbc.com

SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 4d

"These attacks constitute a breach of the ceasefire agreement, which explicitly stated that 'all military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment and targeting operations, will be suspended.'"

Gaza Civilians Killed by Israeli Forces for Crossing No-Go Line ‘They Don’t Even Know Exists’ - Clarion India

Dozens of Palestinian civilians have been killed across the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire took effect on Friday. GAZA — Israeli forces have violated the ceasefire agreement by shooting and killing Pa...

clarionindia.net

SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 5d

How is expanding the Supreme Court a solution?

Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 5d

ABOLISH ICE and EXPAND THE SUPREME COURT should be mainstream Democratic promises and talking points.

But timidity and civility will rule the day and screw the rest of us and this country in the end.

SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 5d

“Green fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin, according to the sheriff's office.”

Tangipahoa Parish sheriff warns of new drug trend that is 50 times more potent than heroin

According to the sheriff's office, the new trend is rising on the Northshore and in the Metro New Orleans area.

www.wdsu.com

SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 6d

R&B singer D’Angelo dead at 51

The singer, who was also an acclaimed songwriter, was known for helping create the genre of neo-soul.

www.bbc.com

SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 6d

"The military said the suspects had crossed a boundary for an initial Israeli pullback under a US-brokered ceasefire plan, in a violation of the deal.

Gaza’s local health authority said the Israeli military killed six Palestinians in two separate incidents across the enclave on Tuesday."

Israel says it opens fire on suspects in Gaza, local authorities report six killed

Israel’s military said it opened fire on Tuesday to remove a threat posed by suspects who approached its forces in the northern Gaza Strip, and health authorities in the enclave said at least six Pale...

www.arabnews.com

SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 8d

“Mackey said Thursday he was mostly concerned with the 2,100 students who were enrolled last year that never showed up for school.

‘They didn’t transfer to private school, they didn’t go to home school, they didn’t go to school in another state. They just disappeared’”

Alabama public schools expected to see significant enrollment drop | Alabama Reflector

Alabama public schools are projected to see the largest decrease in enrollment in four decades according to Alabama State Superintendent Eric Mackey.

alabamareflector.com

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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 10d

DO NOT SEND TROOPS TO SEATTLE! THIS IS NOT A RIOT — WE ARE GOING TO THE ALCS! GO MARINERS!

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 10d

BREAKING: Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history.

Polanco hits winning single in the 15th inning as the Mariners beat the Tigers to advance to ALCS

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history.

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SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 10d

“The display, set up in front of the sheriff’s residence, features two skeletons wearing sombreros and ponchos attempting to climb a fence, while three skeletons in T-shirts labeled ‘ICE’ appear to pursue them”

Alabama sheriff under fire for Halloween display with ‘ICE’ agents chasing skeletons wearing sombreros

The controversial display shows ICE agent skeletons chasing figures in sombreros, which the sheriff's wife defends as "tongue-in-cheek" while citing her own Cuban heritage.

www.al.com

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SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 10d

“‘However, Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government, and because of this, many of our operations are impacted, and most of our TSA employees are working without pay.’”

Noem’s propaganda video machine turns to airport lines | CNN Politics

A captive audience of US travelers will be getting a new message from a top US government officials: It’s all Democrats’ fault.

www.cnn.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 11d

“What may be his undoing…” is time itself. Nothing else seems to matter.

SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 11d

“Civil Defense says the bodies of four were recovered from the building that was targeted, ‘and more than 40 people are still under the rubble.’”

Palestinian reports: Gaza City strike traps 40 under rubble

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www.timesofisrael.com

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SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 11d

I’ve been explaining why. But you seem to think lives would have been saved had (a) or (b) happened. And no, I don’t understand your points.

IDF strike traps dozens under rubble just before Gaza ceasefire to begin

The IDF told Newsweek a Hamas cell was "operating in close proximity" to its troops.

www.newsweek.com

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SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 11d

I believe in fantasies but you believe this deal is the end of ethnic cleansing. That’s cute.

Also, you don’t have to like someone to respect the fact that they are human beings whose lives are worth no less than your own.

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SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 11d

I’m not the one wondering if the death count would be different if (a) or (b). The opportunity to ethnic cleanse presented itself and they took it.

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SullenKoala @sullenkoala.bsky.social · 11d

If you think that Israel recognizing the value of Palestinian life is a fantasy then you must also understand that the death count is no accident.

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