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Claire Pedersen
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I watch a lot of sports, travel the world, and like to try new things.
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"If it wasn't for Hansel [Enmanuel], I don't know if I'd have ever started playing basketball."

For Enmanuel, 21, it has never been about what was taken from him at such a young age but what he has been able to give to so many people.
'Nothing can stop me': The inspirational story of Hansel Enmanuel
From amputee to viral sensation to Division I guard, the Austin Peay junior's impact is felt far and wide.
spr.ly
February 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Each year, more than 370 million people worldwide need oxygen as part of their medical care. But fewer than 1 in 3 receive it, a new report found. Access to safe and affordable medical oxygen is especially limited in low- and middle-income nations.
An Invisible Medical Shortage: Oxygen
Oxygen is vital to many medical procedures. But a safe, affordable supply is severely lacking around the world, according to a new report.
nyti.ms
February 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Black History Month 💥
February 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Dozens of world leaders joined a dwindling group of Nazi death camp survivors on Monday in Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, where more than 1.1 million people, mostly Jews, were murdered. nyti.ms/42wHSom
January 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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The Tulsa Race Massacre was not committed by an uncontrolled mob but was the result of “a coordinated, military-style attack” by white citizens, the Justice Department said in a report. It was the first time the U.S. government has given an official account of the 1921 massacre of Black residents.
Tulsa Massacre Was a ‘Coordinated, Military-Style Attack,’ Federal Report Says
The Justice Department’s conclusion follows an investigation of the 1921 atrocity in Oklahoma in which up to 300 Black residents were killed.
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Arguably one of Jimmy Carter's greatest achievement is bringing the world to the brink of eradicating the Guinea Worm.

From 3.5m cases a year in the 80s to less than 15 the last few years. It's an astounding public health achievement.
December 29, 2024 at 9:21 PM
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Down with *UnitedWealthCare* Up with Universal Health Care. 💙
December 27, 2024 at 4:15 PM
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The migration route that connects West African nations with the Spanish Canary Islands remains the deadliest in the world, according to a Spanish aid organization.
More than 10,000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says
The migration route that connects West African nations with the Spanish Canary Islands remains the deadliest in the world, according to a Spanish aid organization.
www.npr.org
December 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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Oh man the uniform matchup in this Marshall-Vermont national championship soccer game is sickkkkk, this could 100% be a matchup of mid-table La Liga squads
December 17, 2024 at 2:16 AM
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You may be cool, but you'll never be Santa drinking beer celebrating a last minute Leverkusen winner, cool 🎅🍺
December 10, 2024 at 10:19 PM
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good morning blueskiers
look at this loaf
November 23, 2024 at 2:05 PM
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Two pictures 10 minutes apart. Amazing. #Browns
November 22, 2024 at 11:43 AM
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Seriously.
November 22, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Me patiently waiting to see which sports teams hop over first 🥳🤗
November 19, 2024 at 9:18 PM
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Bluesky is a reset and a new beginning, just at the perfect time. I dig it. You?
November 18, 2024 at 2:57 AM