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“The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases, mostly in children and teens, making it the state’s worst in nearly 30 years.”
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Texas measles outbreak rises to 48 cases. It's the state's worst in nearly 30 years
The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases. It's the state's worst in nearly 30 years.
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February 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
“The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases, mostly in children and teens, making it the state’s worst in nearly 30 years.”
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Trump keeps whining about the U.S.-Canada trade deal and sparked global chaos over it—but what’s rarely mentioned? He’s the one who negotiated it and spent his first term bragging about it.
February 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Trump keeps whining about the U.S.-Canada trade deal and sparked global chaos over it—but what’s rarely mentioned? He’s the one who negotiated it and spent his first term bragging about it.
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WOW: Canadians ruthlessly BOO the United States during the singing of the National Anthem before their game in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off. Three fights then erupt between the two teams within the first 10 seconds of the game.
audible boos for the US National Anthem in Montreal before the USA-Canada 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game
February 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
WOW: Canadians ruthlessly BOO the United States during the singing of the National Anthem before their game in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off. Three fights then erupt between the two teams within the first 10 seconds of the game.
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Harvard administrators effectively begged Trump to bring this new McCarthyism to their campus by adopting the IHRA definition of “antisemitism” that redefines criticism of violent policies by the US and Israeli governments as now punishable, discriminatory speech. Craven cowards lead Harvard today.
February 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Harvard administrators effectively begged Trump to bring this new McCarthyism to their campus by adopting the IHRA definition of “antisemitism” that redefines criticism of violent policies by the US and Israeli governments as now punishable, discriminatory speech. Craven cowards lead Harvard today.
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Hussein al-Sheikh, secretary-general of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), says Israel is targeting “Saudi Arabia and its sovereignty” after Israeli PM Netanyahu suggested Riyadh establish a state of Palestine on its territory.
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February 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Hussein al-Sheikh, secretary-general of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), says Israel is targeting “Saudi Arabia and its sovereignty” after Israeli PM Netanyahu suggested Riyadh establish a state of Palestine on its territory.
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"The Israeli hostages look like Holocaust survivors": Three hostages, all appearing frail and gaunt, were made to give speeches thanking their Hamas captors in a scene that outraged Israelis. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
Here’s what to know about the hostage and prisoner releases.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"The Israeli hostages look like Holocaust survivors": Three hostages, all appearing frail and gaunt, were made to give speeches thanking their Hamas captors in a scene that outraged Israelis. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
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Israeli media report that there is some consideration of reducing the amount of humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza in response to the apparent weight loss suffered by the three released Israeli captives, reports Al Jazeera's Nour Odeh.
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Tears of joy as freed Palestinians reunited with loved ones in latest swap
A total of 183 Palestinians released after 3 Israelis – Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Or Levy – were freed in Gaza
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February 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Israeli media report that there is some consideration of reducing the amount of humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza in response to the apparent weight loss suffered by the three released Israeli captives, reports Al Jazeera's Nour Odeh.
🔴 LIVE updates ⤵️
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#Palestine: Our latest report, “Inflicting harm and denying care”, contains testimony from medical personnel in the #WestBank who have been tied up, shot at, and harassed by Israeli forces while trying to perform their lifesaving duties.
www.msf.org/%E2%80%9Cinf...
www.msf.org/%E2%80%9Cinf...
“Inflicting harm and denying care” in the West Bank: MSF report on escalation of attacks and obstructions of healthcare | MSF
A new report by MSF details how Israeli forces and settlers are obstructing healthcare in Palestine's West Bank.
www.msf.org
February 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
#Palestine: Our latest report, “Inflicting harm and denying care”, contains testimony from medical personnel in the #WestBank who have been tied up, shot at, and harassed by Israeli forces while trying to perform their lifesaving duties.
www.msf.org/%E2%80%9Cinf...
www.msf.org/%E2%80%9Cinf...
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Musk’s DOGE team is infiltrating the Treasury, fired racists are getting rehired by Trump, and corruption is running wild. Trump is fuming as people realize Musk is REALLY in charge. Today’s insane Meidas+ bulletin breaks it all down.
Today in Politics, Bulletin 66, 2/7/25
… DOGE staffer Edward Coristine was fired by Path Network in 2022 (a company known for hiring former hackers), for leaking confidential information to a competitor.
www.meidasplus.com
February 8, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Musk’s DOGE team is infiltrating the Treasury, fired racists are getting rehired by Trump, and corruption is running wild. Trump is fuming as people realize Musk is REALLY in charge. Today’s insane Meidas+ bulletin breaks it all down.
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Truly f*cking repulsive. These folks are good enough to work and shop in your stores, but not worth of protection?
Boycott Dollar General
“In light of this recent executive order, according to a new report from Bloomberg, Dollar General has sent a memo instructing its store managers to comply with ICE agents if they show up in stores to speak with staff and customers.”
“In light of this recent executive order, according to a new report from Bloomberg, Dollar General has sent a memo instructing its store managers to comply with ICE agents if they show up in stores to speak with staff and customers.”
Dollar General sends a hard-nosed message to employees
The discount store company has advised its employees to comply with a controversial federal policy.
www.thestreet.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Truly f*cking repulsive. These folks are good enough to work and shop in your stores, but not worth of protection?
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Republicans want to slash Medicaid — a death sentence for thousands of Americans. Medicaid provides health care to more than 37 million kids, funding for 2/3 of seniors in nursing homes & is 40% of the revenue for community health centers.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
February 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Republicans want to slash Medicaid — a death sentence for thousands of Americans. Medicaid provides health care to more than 37 million kids, funding for 2/3 of seniors in nursing homes & is 40% of the revenue for community health centers.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
We must EXPAND Medicaid, not cut it.
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Trump's tries to shift blame for the DC plane crash as his gutting of key safety committees is exposed. His incompetent and dangerous cabinet picks get grilled. Plus, corporate bribery and QAnon posts?! Watch it all on the MeidasTouch Podcast at 8p ET/5p PT!
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to BREAKING NEWS
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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January 31, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Trump's tries to shift blame for the DC plane crash as his gutting of key safety committees is exposed. His incompetent and dangerous cabinet picks get grilled. Plus, corporate bribery and QAnon posts?! Watch it all on the MeidasTouch Podcast at 8p ET/5p PT!
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“If the freeze is not stopped, I might lose my house."
Some NSF-funded postdocs are having trouble paying rent and credit card bills because their salaries were paused this week, even though the federal funding freeze memo was rescinded.
www.statnews.com/2025/01/30/t...
Some NSF-funded postdocs are having trouble paying rent and credit card bills because their salaries were paused this week, even though the federal funding freeze memo was rescinded.
www.statnews.com/2025/01/30/t...
National Science Foundation suspends salary payments, leaving researchers unable to pay their bills
An NSF online payment system remained down after the federal funding freeze was lifted, leaving early-career scientists scrambling to pay bills
www.statnews.com
January 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
“If the freeze is not stopped, I might lose my house."
Some NSF-funded postdocs are having trouble paying rent and credit card bills because their salaries were paused this week, even though the federal funding freeze memo was rescinded.
www.statnews.com/2025/01/30/t...
Some NSF-funded postdocs are having trouble paying rent and credit card bills because their salaries were paused this week, even though the federal funding freeze memo was rescinded.
www.statnews.com/2025/01/30/t...
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Trump and his team praised Trump's "leadership" during the plane crash crisis. Trump blames DEI and Biden for the crash. NAACP's Derrick Johnson and Pete Buttigieg call out Trump, while AOC points out gutted safety measures. And that's just the beginning.
Today in Politics, Bulletin 60. 1/30/25
… Trump blamed DEI at the FAA for the fatal airline/helicopter crash last night in DC.
www.meidasplus.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Trump and his team praised Trump's "leadership" during the plane crash crisis. Trump blames DEI and Biden for the crash. NAACP's Derrick Johnson and Pete Buttigieg call out Trump, while AOC points out gutted safety measures. And that's just the beginning.
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H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Rapidly Through California Dairy Herds
The USDA has confirmed that five more dairy herds in California are infected, bringing the total number to 732.
As of now, 74% of the state's dairy herds have tested positive for the virus.
The USDA has confirmed that five more dairy herds in California are infected, bringing the total number to 732.
As of now, 74% of the state's dairy herds have tested positive for the virus.
January 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Rapidly Through California Dairy Herds
The USDA has confirmed that five more dairy herds in California are infected, bringing the total number to 732.
As of now, 74% of the state's dairy herds have tested positive for the virus.
The USDA has confirmed that five more dairy herds in California are infected, bringing the total number to 732.
As of now, 74% of the state's dairy herds have tested positive for the virus.
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Another January 6 insurrectionist Trump pardoned is heading back to prison—this time for killing a woman in a drunk driving crash. Emily Hernandez, pardoned last week, had already pleaded guilty when she caused the fatal wreck. She was sentenced to 10 years today.
January 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Another January 6 insurrectionist Trump pardoned is heading back to prison—this time for killing a woman in a drunk driving crash. Emily Hernandez, pardoned last week, had already pleaded guilty when she caused the fatal wreck. She was sentenced to 10 years today.
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NEW: Trump tells reporters he wants to "just clean out" Gaza and relocate Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan
January 26, 2025 at 4:26 AM
NEW: Trump tells reporters he wants to "just clean out" Gaza and relocate Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan
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Dept of Homeland Security was created in 2002. ICE in 2003. A different world isn’t just possible; you’ve lived through it!
These institutions are neither timeless nor necessary.
These institutions are neither timeless nor necessary.
January 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Dept of Homeland Security was created in 2002. ICE in 2003. A different world isn’t just possible; you’ve lived through it!
These institutions are neither timeless nor necessary.
These institutions are neither timeless nor necessary.
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Yes, it can happen again. 👀
January 26, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Yes, it can happen again. 👀
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I saw this book prominently displayed at our local library. I will read it with my family. Educate yourself and others.
#booksky #bannedbooks
#booksky #bannedbooks
January 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I saw this book prominently displayed at our local library. I will read it with my family. Educate yourself and others.
#booksky #bannedbooks
#booksky #bannedbooks
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Read.
Read books.
Reading books is resistance.
Buy.
Buy books.
Buying books is resistance.
Share.
Share books.
Sharing books is resistance.
Celebrate
Celebrate books.
Celebrating books is resistance.
Read books.
Reading books is resistance.
Buy.
Buy books.
Buying books is resistance.
Share.
Share books.
Sharing books is resistance.
Celebrate
Celebrate books.
Celebrating books is resistance.
January 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Read.
Read books.
Reading books is resistance.
Buy.
Buy books.
Buying books is resistance.
Share.
Share books.
Sharing books is resistance.
Celebrate
Celebrate books.
Celebrating books is resistance.
Read books.
Reading books is resistance.
Buy.
Buy books.
Buying books is resistance.
Share.
Share books.
Sharing books is resistance.
Celebrate
Celebrate books.
Celebrating books is resistance.