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News junkie. Media critic. Producer/director/writer. Video storyteller. Narrative Producer. Trope Creator.



“A story is the greatest delivery system ever invented for an idea.” Aaron Sorkin.



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Are the rich fleeing Mamdani’s Manhattan? Not according to the data.

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Rich aren't fleeing Zohran Mamdani's NYC. Price and demand are up.
High earning New Yorkers move out of New York State at one-quarter the rate of the rest of the population during typical years, a report found
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November 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Inflation's on the rise. So will Thanksgiving dinner cost more, too?

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Grocery prices are rising. Will Thanksgiving cost more?
Private label brands are competing with national brands to bring costs of Thanksgiving down.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Gaza hospitals running out of supplies as airstrikes continue, medics say | Gaza | The Guardian
‘Severe lack’ in territory where Israeli strikes have killed more than 50 people and injured over 100 in recent days
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November 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Exclusive: DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter - www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
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November 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Republicans left the Obamacare cliff to the last minute. Some are regretting it. - POLITICO
GOP lawmakers knew subsidies were expiring and premiums would spike, but no clear, conservative alternative emerged.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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An unusual trend in the economy is worrying the Fed | CNN Business
Something in the US economy isn’t adding up, and it’s rattling the people charged with wrangling inflation and keeping the labor market intact.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Trump’s attempt to block AI regulation is causing a MAGA split - The Washington Post
President Donald Trump’s attempt to block states from regulating AI sparked pushback from Republicans concerned the tech will displace workers and harm kids.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Epstein survivor condemns Trump for calling file release fight a ‘hoax’ | Donald Trump | The Guardian
Danielle Bensky, who was abused by Jeffrey Epstein, says president was ‘incredibly disrespectful’ in recent comments
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November 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Trump says Ukraine plan ‘not my final offer’ after EU leaders warn deal needs work – POLITICO
Kyiv’s European allies held crisis talks after details of the U.S. plan first came to light, amid fears it could constitute another ultimatum from Washington.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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In Russian-Occupied Mariupol, Everything Ukrainian Must Go
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November 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Trump pushes Zelesnky on peace plan seen as favorable to Russia - The Washington Post
President Trump on Saturday heaped pressure on Volodymyr Zelensky, as he pushed Ukraine’s leaders to agree to a 28-point plan to help bring an end to the war.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Ukraine and Western allies discuss peace plan in Geneva talks | AP News
Talks between Ukraine and its Western allies on a U.S.-proposed peace plan to end Russia's invasion are underway in Geneva, Ukrainian officials said Sunday.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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The Strange and Totally Real Plan to Blot Out the Sun and Reverse Global Warming - POLITICO
A 25-person startup is developing technology to block the sun and turn down the planet’s thermostat. The stakes are huge — and the company and its critics say regulations need to catch up.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Trump suit targets college tuition of undocumented California students - Los Angeles Times
Trump sues California alleging in-state tuition and financial aid programs for undocumented students are illegal, threatening the education of some 80,000 such students.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:50 AM
US senators say Rubio told them Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is Russia's 'wish list'

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US senators say Rubio told them Trump's Ukraine peace plan is Russia's 'wish list' | AP News
U.S. senators critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war say they spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio who told them that the peace plan Trump is pushing Kyiv to accept is a “wish list” of the Russians and not the actual U.S. plan.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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Ukraine’s allies voice concern over US peace plan ahead of talks Sunday | CNN
World leaders on Saturday expressed concern over a US peace plan for Ukraine seen as favoring Russia, saying it needs “additional work” as they scramble a coordinated response to the proposal.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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After Russian Strike on Apartment Buildings, Ukraine’s Hope for Survivors Fades - The New York Times
Russian missiles hit apartment buildings in Ternopil this week, far from the war’s front line. Dozens of civilians, including children, were killed.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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End of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff | Cop30 | The Guardian
Wealthy countries should triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
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November 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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November 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
These families’ health care costs will balloon if Congress doesn’t act on the ACA

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These families’ health care costs will balloon if Congress doesn’t act on the ACA : NPR
Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, unless Congress acts soon. Here's what's at stake for them.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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White House ignored legal concerns in deadly strikes on drug boats - The Washington Post
The Trump administration sidestepped skeptical lawyers across national security agencies as it pursued a military campaign against alleged narcotraffickers, officials say.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Inside the World of AI Song-Making: Big Hits and a 7-Figure Deal
At least 10 songs made with music-generating technology have charted recently.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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World strikes climate deal but fails to agree to a roadmap away from fossil fuels after contentious, chaotic summit | CNN
The COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, came to an agreement Saturday, but the final document makes no mention of fossil fuels, the primary cause of global climate change.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Israel airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 20 people | AP News
Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Hamas says it's pulling out of Gaza cease-fire over alleged Israeli violations: report | New York Post
Hamas has warned US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that the Gaza cease-fire is ‘over’ and they are ‘ready to fight,’ sources told Saudi state-owned media Al Arabiya,…
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November 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM