Sparky Plunderson
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✅ Yes, an email from an assistant U.S. attorney said Trump had flown on Epstein's jet "many more times than previously reported" and "on at least eight flights between 1993 and 1996."
www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...
www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...
Trump took Epstein's jet 'many more times than previously reported,' according to assistant US attorney
A 2020 email from a federal prosecutor, released by the Department of Justice, said Trump flew on the sex offender's jet "at least" eight times.
www.snopes.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
✅ Yes, an email from an assistant U.S. attorney said Trump had flown on Epstein's jet "many more times than previously reported" and "on at least eight flights between 1993 and 1996."
www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...
www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...
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How Elon unloaded his cybertruck surplus. Mysterious donors gave a fleet of 10 of the vehicles – which have had a number of recalls – to the police earlier this year. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
How Las Vegas police ended up with a fleet of free Tesla Cybertrucks
Mysterious donors gave a fleet of 10 of the vehicles – which have had a number of recalls – to the police earlier this year
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
How Elon unloaded his cybertruck surplus. Mysterious donors gave a fleet of 10 of the vehicles – which have had a number of recalls – to the police earlier this year. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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QTP with a robot that's not Star Wars or Transformers.
Hard mode: no Gundam series, Battletech or Macrosis allowed.
Hard mode: no Gundam series, Battletech or Macrosis allowed.
December 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
QTP with a robot that's not Star Wars or Transformers.
Hard mode: no Gundam series, Battletech or Macrosis allowed.
Hard mode: no Gundam series, Battletech or Macrosis allowed.
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We have a release date! The next episode of Tex Talks Battletech is almost here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=38cH...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=38cH...
Battletech/Mechwarrior Lore - Tex Talks Battletech: THE BLACK KNIGHT
YouTube video by The Black Pants Legion
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December 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We have a release date! The next episode of Tex Talks Battletech is almost here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=38cH...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=38cH...
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For 50+ years, the NPR Network has offered America trusted information, free of charge. As public media faces a future without federal funding, we're relying on you to sustain this work in 2026 and beyond.
Donate now to power Tiny Desk concerts, local reporting and more: n.pr/4pCcFIx
Donate now to power Tiny Desk concerts, local reporting and more: n.pr/4pCcFIx
December 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
For 50+ years, the NPR Network has offered America trusted information, free of charge. As public media faces a future without federal funding, we're relying on you to sustain this work in 2026 and beyond.
Donate now to power Tiny Desk concerts, local reporting and more: n.pr/4pCcFIx
Donate now to power Tiny Desk concerts, local reporting and more: n.pr/4pCcFIx
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Suya Joint owner Cecelia Lizotte has served up Nigerian dishes at her Roxbury restaurant for 10 years. But early this summer her brother and operational manager, Paul Dama was detained by ICE.
Acclaimed Boston restaurant struggles to stay open after manager arrested by ICE
Suya Joint owner Cecelia Lizotte has served up Nigerian dishes at her Roxbury restaurant for 10 years. But early this summer her brother and operational manager, Paul Dama was detained by ICE. Typically, he helps run the restaurant, but his absence has upended Lizotte's business. It's an example of how Trump's immigration actions can take a toll on restaurants.
wbur.fm
December 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Suya Joint owner Cecelia Lizotte has served up Nigerian dishes at her Roxbury restaurant for 10 years. But early this summer her brother and operational manager, Paul Dama was detained by ICE.
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❌ Sorry, "Home Alone" fans. These photos don't show Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern grabbing coffee and dessert. Here's how we know they're fake: www.snopes.com/fact-check/h...
'Home Alone' cast reunited after 35 years?
Social media users shared alleged photos of Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern meeting for coffee and dessert.
www.snopes.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
❌ Sorry, "Home Alone" fans. These photos don't show Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern grabbing coffee and dessert. Here's how we know they're fake: www.snopes.com/fact-check/h...
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BALLOT QUESTIONS: Our top five Beacon Hill stories of 2025
Our top five Beacon Hill stories of 2025 - CommonWealth Beacon
The Democrats who control the levers of power in Massachusetts spent most of the year fretting about upheaval from the federal government and preparing for more expansive action down the line.
buff.ly
December 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
BALLOT QUESTIONS: Our top five Beacon Hill stories of 2025
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Other states have taken action to protect court houses, and MA should too. #mapoli
www.wbur.org/news/2025/12...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/12...
ICE agents are staking out local courthouses. As they've roamed the halls, Mass. court arrests tripled
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said ICE activity has impacted hundreds of cases prosecuted by his office — noting instances in which defendants got detained during proceedings, as well ...
www.wbur.org
December 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Axios reported that the White House has begun managing the DOJ's X account, a claim that a White House official denied in an email to Snopes. Here's what we know so far: www.snopes.com/news/2025/12...
Unpacking rumor White House is managing DOJ X account
Some social media users suggested the White House took over the account to protect President Donald Trump.
www.snopes.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Axios reported that the White House has begun managing the DOJ's X account, a claim that a White House official denied in an email to Snopes. Here's what we know so far: www.snopes.com/news/2025/12...
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Many live-in home health aides will no longer have to pay income tax in Massachusetts.
Gov. Maura Healey’s office announced the change this week for personal care attendants paid through MassHealth. https://bit.ly/4b7t4AN
Gov. Maura Healey’s office announced the change this week for personal care attendants paid through MassHealth. https://bit.ly/4b7t4AN
Thousands of home health aides get tax breaks in Massachusetts
Live-in aides could save thousands in federal and state income taxes under the exemption.
bit.ly
December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Many live-in home health aides will no longer have to pay income tax in Massachusetts.
Gov. Maura Healey’s office announced the change this week for personal care attendants paid through MassHealth. https://bit.ly/4b7t4AN
Gov. Maura Healey’s office announced the change this week for personal care attendants paid through MassHealth. https://bit.ly/4b7t4AN
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Merry Christmas Scum.
December 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Merry Christmas Scum.
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A big thank you to Shaw-nae for warmly welcoming us, sharing her history and her home. As she often says, Staten Island truly is the borough of many memories.
December 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A big thank you to Shaw-nae for warmly welcoming us, sharing her history and her home. As she often says, Staten Island truly is the borough of many memories.
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Decorating fir trees for Christmas can be traced back to the 1800s in both the US and UK. But exactly when and where did the tradition began? Here's a brief history of what we know: www.snopes.com/articles/472...
A brief history of the Christmas tree
Three different theories trace the Christmas tree back to the 1400s or 1500s. Two others go even further back.
www.snopes.com
December 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Decorating fir trees for Christmas can be traced back to the 1800s in both the US and UK. But exactly when and where did the tradition began? Here's a brief history of what we know: www.snopes.com/articles/472...
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Whether they're at the mall, the hospital, a community event or even a dentist's office — people want to see Santa. Here's how a network of Christmas performers across New England make sure that happens.
Inside New England's sprawling network of Santas
Whether they're at the mall, the hospital, a community event or even a dentist's office — people want to see Santa. Here's how a network of Christmas performers across New England make sure that happens.
wbur.fm
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Whether they're at the mall, the hospital, a community event or even a dentist's office — people want to see Santa. Here's how a network of Christmas performers across New England make sure that happens.
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My Republican colleagues don’t have the guts to face their constituents & listen to their concerns. If they won’t listen, Democrats will.
McGovern takes town hall tour to GOP district in Pennsylvania - Daily Hampshire Gazette
NORTHAMPTON — Rep. Bob Breshnahan, a Republican congressman elected this year to serve Pennsylvania’s 8th district, is missing in action — no town halls, public forums, or public engagement — accordin...
gazettenet.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
My Republican colleagues don’t have the guts to face their constituents & listen to their concerns. If they won’t listen, Democrats will.
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Good Morning
Another great place to take a stroll here in New Bedford, the Cove Walk
Have a great day
All taken in New Bedford MA, Taken with Sony A7IV and Tamron 17-28mm Lens
#photography #eastcoastkin #newEngland #NewBedfordMA
Another great place to take a stroll here in New Bedford, the Cove Walk
Have a great day
All taken in New Bedford MA, Taken with Sony A7IV and Tamron 17-28mm Lens
#photography #eastcoastkin #newEngland #NewBedfordMA
December 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Good Morning
Another great place to take a stroll here in New Bedford, the Cove Walk
Have a great day
All taken in New Bedford MA, Taken with Sony A7IV and Tamron 17-28mm Lens
#photography #eastcoastkin #newEngland #NewBedfordMA
Another great place to take a stroll here in New Bedford, the Cove Walk
Have a great day
All taken in New Bedford MA, Taken with Sony A7IV and Tamron 17-28mm Lens
#photography #eastcoastkin #newEngland #NewBedfordMA
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FriendshipWorks uses music and companionship to combat elder isolation
Addressing loneliness: How Boston programs are building connection
FriendshipWorks uses music and companionship to combat elder isolation
www.wcvb.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
FriendshipWorks uses music and companionship to combat elder isolation
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🚨 The Trump MAGA regime does not feel "obligated to even pretend that it’s observing norms and constitutional restrictions."
"They’re assaulting basic democratic ideals on all fronts”
"It always starts with the immigrants. If we don’t stop them, it will be American citizens [next]"
"we should all be jumping up and down and screaming about this. We need to be screaming that this isn’t America—that this isn’t who we are"
"It always starts with the immigrants. If we don’t stop them, it will be American citizens [next]"
"we should all be jumping up and down and screaming about this. We need to be screaming that this isn’t America—that this isn’t who we are"
Trump’s Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here
With astonishing speed, the administration has toppled the most cherished pillars of a free society. And the experts agree: It’s all going to get much, much worse.
newrepublic.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🚨 The Trump MAGA regime does not feel "obligated to even pretend that it’s observing norms and constitutional restrictions."
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A lovely, festive time celebrating with the Goldenaires at Freedom House!
Thank you to the Goldenaires for all that you do, and thank you to all of our seniors building community every day of the year.
Thank you to the Goldenaires for all that you do, and thank you to all of our seniors building community every day of the year.
December 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
A lovely, festive time celebrating with the Goldenaires at Freedom House!
Thank you to the Goldenaires for all that you do, and thank you to all of our seniors building community every day of the year.
Thank you to the Goldenaires for all that you do, and thank you to all of our seniors building community every day of the year.
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Diagnosed with autism at age 2, Viraj Dhanda was mistakenly thought to be intellectually disabled for the first 14 years of his life. But once he was correctly assessed, he flourished.
Non-speaking teen with autism — once thought to be intellectually disabled — accepted at MIT
Viraj Dhanda's norm-shattering acceptance was made all the more poignant because he was considered intellectually challenged for the first 14 years of his life.
wbur.fm
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Diagnosed with autism at age 2, Viraj Dhanda was mistakenly thought to be intellectually disabled for the first 14 years of his life. But once he was correctly assessed, he flourished.
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ICYMI: US pauses offshore wind projects over security, radar concerns
US pauses offshore wind projects over security, radar concerns - CommonWealth Beacon
The announcement applies to the Vineyard Wind 1 project that has been moving ahead off the Nantucket coast and is currently delivering about 400 megawatts of energy to the New England electric grid.
buff.ly
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
ICYMI: US pauses offshore wind projects over security, radar concerns
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Poet Phyllis Wheatley was the first African American to publish a book in the US - and her crucial, early voice against slavery has endured:
https://bit.ly/3LgjwJc
https://bit.ly/3LgjwJc
Despite scrutiny in life and death, Phillis Wheatley endures as a trailblazing poetess
The Boston poet has long been recognized as the first person of African descent in North America to publish a book.
www.wgbh.org
December 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Poet Phyllis Wheatley was the first African American to publish a book in the US - and her crucial, early voice against slavery has endured:
https://bit.ly/3LgjwJc
https://bit.ly/3LgjwJc
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A subdued Christmas comes to Gaza and Bethlehem after years of war
www.upi.com
A subdued Christmas comes to Gaza and Bethlehem after years of war - UPI.com
twp.ai
December 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A subdued Christmas comes to Gaza and Bethlehem after years of war
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Today’s weekly standout in #LexingtonMA included some special signs #PeaceOnEarth #HappyHolidays 🎁 🎄🕯️
December 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Today’s weekly standout in #LexingtonMA included some special signs #PeaceOnEarth #HappyHolidays 🎁 🎄🕯️