Zainab Sesay
@sesayzyn.bsky.social
Senior at VCU, reports for Capital News Service.
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I like to read and I'm learning photography!
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Local anti-poverty groups have had to scramble and scale back this year as the Trump administration targeted safety-net programs. They are bracing for what may come next.
For those who help the poor, 2025 goes down as a year of chaos
Local anti-poverty groups have had to scramble and scale back this year as the Trump administration targeted safety-net programs. They are bracing for what may come next.
n.pr
December 30, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Local anti-poverty groups have had to scramble and scale back this year as the Trump administration targeted safety-net programs. They are bracing for what may come next.
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🇺🇳 More than 7,075 people have fled western North Darfur as attacks intensify across areas already sheltering displaced civilians, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration.
Since Dec. 24, the Rapid Support Forces have launched assaults on Ambara, Abu Gamra, Karnoi, & Sirba...
Since Dec. 24, the Rapid Support Forces have launched assaults on Ambara, Abu Gamra, Karnoi, & Sirba...
December 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
🇺🇳 More than 7,075 people have fled western North Darfur as attacks intensify across areas already sheltering displaced civilians, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration.
Since Dec. 24, the Rapid Support Forces have launched assaults on Ambara, Abu Gamra, Karnoi, & Sirba...
Since Dec. 24, the Rapid Support Forces have launched assaults on Ambara, Abu Gamra, Karnoi, & Sirba...
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Richmond International Airport may see reduced air traffic in the coming days related to the government shutdown, according to a statement from an RIC spokesperson.
Why Richmond International may see reduced air traffic amid government shutdown
Richmond International Airport may see reduced air traffic in the coming days related to the government shutdown, according to a statement from an RIC spokesperson.
www.wtvr.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Richmond International Airport may see reduced air traffic in the coming days related to the government shutdown, according to a statement from an RIC spokesperson.
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Richmond police officers and firefighters stepped into the boxing ring at River City Roll Wednesday night to raise money for charity.
Richmond police and firefighters duke it out at charity boxing event
Richmond police officers and firefighters stepped into the boxing ring at River City Roll Wednesday night to raise money for charity.
www.wtvr.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Richmond police officers and firefighters stepped into the boxing ring at River City Roll Wednesday night to raise money for charity.
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California voters punched back in Trump’s redistricting war, voting to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms
California Voters Fire First Return Shot At Trump's Gerrymandering Push
The ballot initiative will allow the state legislature to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 elections.
www.huffpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 AM
California voters punched back in Trump’s redistricting war, voting to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms
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BREAKING: FAA will reduce capacity by 10% at 40 airports due to the government shutdown, transportation secretary announces.
The FAA is set to start cutting flights to contend with delays, staffing shortages
"This is about where’s the pressure and how do we alleviate the pressure," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
nbcnews.to
November 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
BREAKING: FAA will reduce capacity by 10% at 40 airports due to the government shutdown, transportation secretary announces.
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Many Black people are finding joy, community, thrills and a bigger sense of the world through activities that were once inaccessible.
Scuba, skydiving and golf: Black adults embrace sports that defy stereotypes and bring joy
Many Black people are finding joy, community, thrills and a bigger sense of the world through activities that were once inaccessible.
nbcnews.to
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Many Black people are finding joy, community, thrills and a bigger sense of the world through activities that were once inaccessible.
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An official with the Agriculture Department tells a federal court that allotments to SNAP beneficiaries for November will be 65% of their normal rate instead of the 50% previously estimated by the Trump administration.
Partial SNAP benefits for November will be more than previously estimated, Trump official says
Recipients will receive 65% of their benefits this month, up from the 50% rate estimated in a Monday court filing, amid the record-long government shutdown.
nbcnews.to
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
An official with the Agriculture Department tells a federal court that allotments to SNAP beneficiaries for November will be 65% of their normal rate instead of the 50% previously estimated by the Trump administration.
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The death toll caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines has risen to at least 114 with 127 people reported missing, Philippine officials say.
Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 114 dead, 127 missing in Philippines, many in province recovering from quake
Most of the deaths were reported in the central province of Cebu, which was pummeled by Kalmaegi on Tuesday, according to a local official.
nbcnews.to
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The death toll caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines has risen to at least 114 with 127 people reported missing, Philippine officials say.
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@desmog.com reviewed US tax records which show Bill Gates’ charity has donated more than $3.5 million to a think tank run by Danish academic and climate crisis denier Bjørn Lomborg www.desmog.com/2025/11/05/b...
Bill Gates Gave $3.5M to Think Tank Run by Climate Crisis Denier Bjorn Lomborg
Tax records reveal that the billionaire’s foundation has donated for years to Lomborg’s Copenhagen Consensus Center.
www.desmog.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 AM
@desmog.com reviewed US tax records which show Bill Gates’ charity has donated more than $3.5 million to a think tank run by Danish academic and climate crisis denier Bjørn Lomborg www.desmog.com/2025/11/05/b...
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“authors & publishers who filed a lawsuit against the Sam Altman-led firm have secured access to internal Slack messages… discussing the mass deletion of a pirated books dataset… A NY district court ordered OpenAI to hand over the communications regarding data deletion”
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OpenAI in Danger After Authors Suing It Gain Access to Its Internal Slack Messages
Authors and publishers, who are suing OpenAI, secured access to internal Slack messages and emails discussing the deletion of pirated books.
futurism.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
“authors & publishers who filed a lawsuit against the Sam Altman-led firm have secured access to internal Slack messages… discussing the mass deletion of a pirated books dataset… A NY district court ordered OpenAI to hand over the communications regarding data deletion”
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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps about 6 million U.S. households pay energy bills, buy fuel, or fix broken heaters. The shutdown has stalled funds. n.pr/3JKaeo6
The government shutdown is delaying an assistance program families use to heat homes
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps about 6 million U.S. households pay energy bills, buy fuel, or fix broken heaters. The shutdown has stalled funds.
n.pr
November 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps about 6 million U.S. households pay energy bills, buy fuel, or fix broken heaters. The shutdown has stalled funds. n.pr/3JKaeo6
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Across the country, demand for electricity is on the rise — and so is the price of electric power. n.pr/485sLnd
Is your electric bill going up? AI is partly to blame
Across the country, demand for electricity is on the rise — and so is the price of electric power.
n.pr
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Across the country, demand for electricity is on the rise — and so is the price of electric power. n.pr/485sLnd
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Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response. n.pr/4913a0E
Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.
n.pr
November 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response. n.pr/4913a0E
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After Republicans lost big in Tuesday's elections, adding pressure to end the government shutdown, President Trump pushed changes to Senate rules to bypass the need for Democratic-votes. n.pr/4ojTXFs
Trump says election puts shutdown pressure on Republicans but wants to end filibuster
After Republicans lost big in Tuesday's elections, adding pressure to end the government shutdown, President Trump pushed changes to Senate rules to bypass the need for Democratic-votes.
n.pr
November 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
After Republicans lost big in Tuesday's elections, adding pressure to end the government shutdown, President Trump pushed changes to Senate rules to bypass the need for Democratic-votes. n.pr/4ojTXFs
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race.
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race.
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Democrat Jay Jones wins the election for Virginia attorney general, NBC News projects, overcoming a text message scandal that threatened to derail his candidacy in the final stretch of the race.
Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia AG race, overcoming backlash to his violent texts
NBC News projects Jones has defeated the Republican incumbent Jason Miyares.
nbcnews.to
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Democrat Jay Jones wins the election for Virginia attorney general, NBC News projects, overcoming a text message scandal that threatened to derail his candidacy in the final stretch of the race.
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NEW: State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi is the first Muslim woman in the U.S. to be voted into statewide office after winning the Virginia lieutenant governor's race, AP projects.
Ghazala Hashmi makes history as Virginia's next lieutenant governor
Hashmi is the first Muslim American woman in the U.S. to be voted into statewide office.
www.axios.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
NEW: State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi is the first Muslim woman in the U.S. to be voted into statewide office after winning the Virginia lieutenant governor's race, AP projects.
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A seeming bit of history tonight as Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Asian American to win statewide office in Virginia - and the first Muslim woman to win statewide office *anywhere* in the United States.
November 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A seeming bit of history tonight as Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Asian American to win statewide office in Virginia - and the first Muslim woman to win statewide office *anywhere* in the United States.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor’s race.
November 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor’s race.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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October 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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October 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM