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Here are my top 10 dogs carrying big sticks!
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Here are my top 10 dogs carrying big sticks!
It has its good and bad side. I think it’s better regulated. Just my thoughts by the way.
I’m sure I’m gonna get dragged for this, but I think AI is bad. AI has completely ruined Google search and it’s created a lot more slop that needs to be avoided on the Internet.
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
It has its good and bad side. I think it’s better regulated. Just my thoughts by the way.
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Monday's call was the latest in a flurry of diplomatic and trade parries between the U.S. and China over tariffs and technology export restrictions. n.pr/3LZr6bc
Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping hold a call and discuss trade, Taiwan and Ukraine
Monday's call was the latest in a flurry of diplomatic and trade parries between the U.S. and China over tariffs and technology export restrictions.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Monday's call was the latest in a flurry of diplomatic and trade parries between the U.S. and China over tariffs and technology export restrictions. n.pr/3LZr6bc
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BREAKING: Comey case dismissed without prejudice. Halligan invalidly appointed, judge rules. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
BREAKING: Comey case dismissed without prejudice. Halligan invalidly appointed, judge rules. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Exclusive: Kerr County, where nearly 100 people were killed and more than 160 remain missing, had the technology to turn every cellphone in the area into a blaring alarm, but officials did not do so before or during the river level rising to record heights.
Kerr County did not use its most far-reaching alert system in deadly Texas floods
Local officials used the system more than two days after the recorded height of the floods.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Exclusive: Kerr County, where nearly 100 people were killed and more than 160 remain missing, had the technology to turn every cellphone in the area into a blaring alarm, but officials did not do so before or during the river level rising to record heights.
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said Thursday that the “state of our democracy” keeps her up at night, echoing a theme that has animated some of her recent public appearances and fiery dissents from recent decisions.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says she fears for U.S. democracy
The justice has emerged as one of the court’s sharpest critics, issuing more dissents than any colleague during the Supreme Court term that ended last month.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said Thursday that the “state of our democracy” keeps her up at night, echoing a theme that has animated some of her recent public appearances and fiery dissents from recent decisions.
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Brazil's President Lula is firing back at Trump's 50% tariff threat — saying Brazil is ready to match any U.S. import taxes, dollar for dollar.
Brazil's Lula warns of 50% tariffs on U.S. goods after Trump trade threat
Brazil's President Lula is firing back at Trump's 50% tariff threat — saying Brazil is ready to match any U.S. import taxes, dollar for dollar.
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July 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Brazil's President Lula is firing back at Trump's 50% tariff threat — saying Brazil is ready to match any U.S. import taxes, dollar for dollar.
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Another horrifying Supreme Court decision...
Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now..
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Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now..
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Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was appointed to the court by President Biden, dissented.
www.npr.org
July 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Another horrifying Supreme Court decision...
Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now..
www.npr.org/2025/07/08/n...
Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now..
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As Tropical Depression Chantal moved over North Carolina on Sunday night, the storm flooded cities and towns, closed hundreds of roads and left dozens of residents stranded, prompting water rescues and evacuations.
Tropical Depression Chantal brings major flooding to North Carolina
Dozens of residents needed to be rescued from rising water, and hundreds of roads were closed as the storm moved over the central part of North Carolina.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
As Tropical Depression Chantal moved over North Carolina on Sunday night, the storm flooded cities and towns, closed hundreds of roads and left dozens of residents stranded, prompting water rescues and evacuations.
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NEW: Federal agents rolled into MacArthur Park in LA in an unmarked armored vehicle.
My source tells me Mayor Bass showed up with LAPD—and the so-called “agents” got the hell out.
Shady AF!
(Just west of DTLA)
My source tells me Mayor Bass showed up with LAPD—and the so-called “agents” got the hell out.
Shady AF!
(Just west of DTLA)
July 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
NEW: Federal agents rolled into MacArthur Park in LA in an unmarked armored vehicle.
My source tells me Mayor Bass showed up with LAPD—and the so-called “agents” got the hell out.
Shady AF!
(Just west of DTLA)
My source tells me Mayor Bass showed up with LAPD—and the so-called “agents” got the hell out.
Shady AF!
(Just west of DTLA)
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The Texas tragedy comes as experts worry that children around the globe are increasingly at risk from extreme weather events because they are smaller physically, less developed psychologically and dependent on adults for support and protection.
What sets Texas floods apart: Kids died in heart-wrenching numbers
The Texas tragedy comes as experts worry that children around the globe are increasingly at risk from extreme weather events.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The Texas tragedy comes as experts worry that children around the globe are increasingly at risk from extreme weather events because they are smaller physically, less developed psychologically and dependent on adults for support and protection.
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The United States has recorded its highest annual measles cases in 33 years. The milestone marks a public health reversal in defeating a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease as the anti-vaccine movement gains strength.
U.S. measles cases reach 33-year record high as outbreaks spread
Johns Hopkins University data reflects the public health reversal in defeating the vaccine-preventable disease since measles was officially eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The United States has recorded its highest annual measles cases in 33 years. The milestone marks a public health reversal in defeating a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease as the anti-vaccine movement gains strength.
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Pam Bondi in February: The Epstein client list is sitting on my desk right now to review.
Pam Bondi today: There is no Epstein client list and no "further disclosure" of Epstein-related material "would be appropriate or warranted."
Pam Bondi today: There is no Epstein client list and no "further disclosure" of Epstein-related material "would be appropriate or warranted."
July 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Pam Bondi in February: The Epstein client list is sitting on my desk right now to review.
Pam Bondi today: There is no Epstein client list and no "further disclosure" of Epstein-related material "would be appropriate or warranted."
Pam Bondi today: There is no Epstein client list and no "further disclosure" of Epstein-related material "would be appropriate or warranted."
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Miami commissioners late last month voted to postpone the city’s November election until 2026 despite warnings from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state attorney general that they not delay the election without getting voter approval.
Miami postponed its 2025 elections. Why did the city do it?
Miami postponed its 2025 elections. Why did the city do it? The move would schedule city elections to coincide with even-year midterms and presidential elections, but is opposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis a...
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July 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Miami commissioners late last month voted to postpone the city’s November election until 2026 despite warnings from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state attorney general that they not delay the election without getting voter approval.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales will join the King and Queen in granting Royal Warrants — a sort of "seal of approval" — on certain goods and services.
Opinion: A royal seal of approval
The Prince and Princess of Wales will join the King and Queen in granting Royal Warrants — a sort of "seal of approval" — on certain goods and services.
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July 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Prince and Princess of Wales will join the King and Queen in granting Royal Warrants — a sort of "seal of approval" — on certain goods and services.
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Nigel Farage is either 'deliberately lying' or 'extremely stupid' for promising to reopen coal mines and restart blast furnaces, former Labour leader Lord Kinnock tells Sky’s Trevor Philips
July 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Nigel Farage is either 'deliberately lying' or 'extremely stupid' for promising to reopen coal mines and restart blast furnaces, former Labour leader Lord Kinnock tells Sky’s Trevor Philips
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Social media has played an increasingly larger role in communicating information during catastrophic weather events. via @texaspublicradio.bsky.social
Her dad was missing in Hunt. A local Facebook page gave her hope while he was located.
Social media has played an increasingly larger role in communicating information during catastrophic weather events.
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July 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Social media has played an increasingly larger role in communicating information during catastrophic weather events. via @texaspublicradio.bsky.social
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July 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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🚨 NYT: As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
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Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
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As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
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July 6, 2025 at 4:34 AM
🚨 NYT: As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
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Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
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The Catholic Diocese of Charleston, which covers the entire state of South Carolina, provides legal services for immigrants.
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charitiessc.org/immigration-...
Immigration Legal Services
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July 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The Catholic Diocese of Charleston, which covers the entire state of South Carolina, provides legal services for immigrants.
charitiessc.org/immigration-...
charitiessc.org/immigration-...
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Flooding in Central Texas has killed at least 24 people and at least 20 girls attending a summer camp are missing, officials said.
Live updates: Search and rescue underway after 24 killed and at least 20 girls missing in Texas flooding
The flooding in Kerr County, Texas, killed at least two dozen, while Camp Mystic on the banks of the Guadalupe River had several girls unaccounted for.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Flooding in Central Texas has killed at least 24 people and at least 20 girls attending a summer camp are missing, officials said.
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The region affected by catastrophic flooding in Central Texas typically averages 28 to 32 inches of rain in a year.
Instead, four months of rainfall came down in four hours.
Instead, four months of rainfall came down in four hours.
How extraordinary rainfall caught Texans by surprise
There was little indication of how torrential the Texas downpours would become before dawn. At least 27 people were killed, many of them children at Camp Mystic.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The region affected by catastrophic flooding in Central Texas typically averages 28 to 32 inches of rain in a year.
Instead, four months of rainfall came down in four hours.
Instead, four months of rainfall came down in four hours.
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NPR has compiled a timeline of when local, state and federal officials posted warnings on social media as well as the timeline of events as presented by local officials.
Here's a timeline of the catastrophic Texas floods
NPR has compiled a timeline of when local, state and federal officials posted warnings on social media as well as the timeline of events as presented by local officials.
n.pr
July 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
NPR has compiled a timeline of when local, state and federal officials posted warnings on social media as well as the timeline of events as presented by local officials.