Jane Astley
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MSW Social Worker, researcher, animal lover, support ALL law enforcement, art, dance, theater, Olympics, Veterans, music, sailing, great food, movies and travel.
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New England power prices rise in November, ISO says reut.rs/4sjmRYE
New England power prices rise in November, ISO says
Wholesale electricity prices in New England jumped in November, driven by fuel costs and increased consumer demand, according to U.S. power grid operator ISO New England.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
New England power prices rise in November, ISO says reut.rs/4sjmRYE
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“I want my inheritance now.” From forced property transfers to drained pensions, older people are increasingly losing their life savings to family members.
‘I Want My Inheritance Now’: Older People are Losing Their Life Savings to Family Members
As housing stress and cost-of-living pressures mount, adult children are asking parents to unlock their wealth early — or to stop spending it.
bloom.bg
December 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
“I want my inheritance now.” From forced property transfers to drained pensions, older people are increasingly losing their life savings to family members.
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“These operations are not farms. They’re factories.”
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How an Oregon Community Group Fought a Factory Farm and Won
“These operations are not farms. They’re factories.”
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December 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
“These operations are not farms. They’re factories.”
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Tricia McLaughlin’s post boosted another post calling Kilmar Abrego Garcia an “MS-13 terrorist.” He has no criminal record, yet the attempts to justify his deportation have continued for months.
In complaining about gag order, DHS violates gag order
The DHS boosted a post that called Kilmar Abrego Garcia a terrorist to justify his illegal deportation.
www.motherjones.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Tricia McLaughlin’s post boosted another post calling Kilmar Abrego Garcia an “MS-13 terrorist.” He has no criminal record, yet the attempts to justify his deportation have continued for months.
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The new HBO documentary "Critical Incident: Death at the Border" looks at the alleged cover-up of the murder of an undocumented Mexican immigrant who died while in U.S. custody under the watch of the now-head of Border Patrol, Rodney Scott.
December 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The new HBO documentary "Critical Incident: Death at the Border" looks at the alleged cover-up of the murder of an undocumented Mexican immigrant who died while in U.S. custody under the watch of the now-head of Border Patrol, Rodney Scott.
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Both of the homes Trump claimed as principal residences in the ’90s were used as investment properties and rented out, according to an interview with his longtime real estate agent — exactly the sort of scenario he’s pointed to as evidence of fraud.
Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing ...
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Both of the homes Trump claimed as principal residences in the ’90s were used as investment properties and rented out, according to an interview with his longtime real estate agent — exactly the sort of scenario he’s pointed to as evidence of fraud.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Happy Holidays from NH! 🐦🎄🎅🏽🤶🏼🐦🇺🇸
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‘No doubt’ U.S. economy is slowing, Invesco says, tipping Europe to outperform
‘No doubt’ U.S. economy is slowing, Invesco says, tipping Europe to outperform
Invesco's Ben Gutteridge sees a mid-cycle slowdown in the U.S., with Europe poised to outperform in 2026.
cnb.cx
December 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
‘No doubt’ U.S. economy is slowing, Invesco says, tipping Europe to outperform
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His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government. n.pr/48P2QSb
How President Trump reshaped capitalism in 2025
His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government.
n.pr
December 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government. n.pr/48P2QSb
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Bipartisan group of lawmakers floats plan to 'fine Pam Bondi every day' over Epstein files
Bipartisan group of lawmakers floats plan to 'fine Pam Bondi every day' over Epstein files
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) announced Sunday that he and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) will be moving to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in inherent contempt of Congress over the Justice Department’s failure to release all files on Jeffrey Epstein by Dec. 19 with limited redactions, as was required by law.Amo...
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December 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Bipartisan group of lawmakers floats plan to 'fine Pam Bondi every day' over Epstein files
Liar, liar pants on 🔥. 😏
December 18, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Liar, liar pants on 🔥. 😏
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Breaking news: The government has admitted fault in the Jan. 29 collision between an Army helicopter and a commercial jet over the Potomac River, opening the door for the families of the 67 victims to pursue a monetary settlement.
Government admits failures by Army and air traffic controllers in DCA crash
The Jan. 29 collision between a military helicopter and a commercial jet over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport killed 67 people.
wapo.st
December 18, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Breaking news: The government has admitted fault in the Jan. 29 collision between an Army helicopter and a commercial jet over the Potomac River, opening the door for the families of the 67 victims to pursue a monetary settlement.
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EMTALA requires universal care for “emergency medical conditions” regardless of a person’s insurance status.
In the decades since its passage, some patients have died hours after failing to receive care they were legally entitled to.
(Published September)
In the decades since its passage, some patients have died hours after failing to receive care they were legally entitled to.
(Published September)
Psychiatric Hospitals Turn Away Patients Who Need Urgent Care. The Facilities Face Few Consequences.
Discharging patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others is illegal. But dozens of psychiatric hospitals aren’t honoring the law — and the government isn’t following up.
www.propublica.org
December 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
EMTALA requires universal care for “emergency medical conditions” regardless of a person’s insurance status.
In the decades since its passage, some patients have died hours after failing to receive care they were legally entitled to.
(Published September)
In the decades since its passage, some patients have died hours after failing to receive care they were legally entitled to.
(Published September)
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JD Vance's Charlie Kirk threats now used to burn Trump
JD Vance's Charlie Kirk threats now used to burn Trump
Vice President JD Vance's previous demands for accountability are now creating complications for Donald Trump following public backlash over the president's recent ugly comments about Rob Reiner's murderOn MSNOW's "Morning Joe," multiple panelists referenced Vance's earlier insistence that anyone wh...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
JD Vance's Charlie Kirk threats now used to burn Trump
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From LA to Chicago, press arrests were used to silence protest coverage across the country in 2025.
Each arrest signaled a shift in how authorities police information and those who gather it.
Read @pressfreedomtracker.us's new report by @stephaniesugars.bsky.social:
Each arrest signaled a shift in how authorities police information and those who gather it.
Read @pressfreedomtracker.us's new report by @stephaniesugars.bsky.social:
Press arrests used to silence protest coverage in 2025
More than 30 journalists detained, nearly all released without charges or with them quickly dropped
pressfreedomtracker.us
December 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
From LA to Chicago, press arrests were used to silence protest coverage across the country in 2025.
Each arrest signaled a shift in how authorities police information and those who gather it.
Read @pressfreedomtracker.us's new report by @stephaniesugars.bsky.social:
Each arrest signaled a shift in how authorities police information and those who gather it.
Read @pressfreedomtracker.us's new report by @stephaniesugars.bsky.social:
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The leaders of western Europe’s three biggest countries warn of a catastrophe if the parties of the populist right should triumph. This strategy of demonisation is self-defeating. But there is an alternative
Can anyone stop Europe’s populist right?
Apocalyptic warnings by mainstream politicians are doomed to fail
econ.st
December 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The leaders of western Europe’s three biggest countries warn of a catastrophe if the parties of the populist right should triumph. This strategy of demonisation is self-defeating. But there is an alternative
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“We have not deported US citizens or military veterans," said Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, right before she was joined by Sae Joon Park, a Purple Heart recipient who was deported in June.
We'd never deport veterans, Noem says in earshot of deported veteran
The DHS boss was taken to task in a punchy House hearing by Democrats with receipts.
www.motherjones.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
“We have not deported US citizens or military veterans," said Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, right before she was joined by Sae Joon Park, a Purple Heart recipient who was deported in June.
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The FDA may add bemotrizinol, a chemical sunscreen popular in Asia and Europe, to the U.S. approval list.
American sunscreen standards have not been updated since 1999.
American sunscreen standards have not been updated since 1999.
FDA proposes use of new sunscreen ingredient already allowed abroad
The FDA has proposed adding bemotrizinol, a new sunscreen ingredient, to the U.S. approval list, which could expand consumer options and help prevent skin cancer.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The FDA may add bemotrizinol, a chemical sunscreen popular in Asia and Europe, to the U.S. approval list.
American sunscreen standards have not been updated since 1999.
American sunscreen standards have not been updated since 1999.
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The case for more Fed rate cuts could rest on a 'systemic overcount' of jobs numbers
The case for more Fed rate cuts could rest on a 'systemic overcount' of jobs numbers
There are indications that policymakers will be more inclined to cut further if the labor market stays weak.
cnb.cx
December 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The case for more Fed rate cuts could rest on a 'systemic overcount' of jobs numbers
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ProPublica and @flatwaterfreep.bsky.social want to help Omahans understand the lead risks in their own yard.
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An Omaha lead smelter spread dust that seeped into the soil and bodies of many residents for over a century. Focus areas include the Superfund site and neighborhoods east of 72nd Street; Bellevue;…
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December 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
ProPublica and @flatwaterfreep.bsky.social want to help Omahans understand the lead risks in their own yard.
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NEW: For more than a century, a smelter spewed lead dust over Omaha.
For decades, the government cleaned it up.
But a shift in guidance from the Trump administration may stop thousands more from potential cleanup, exposing families to the harmful metal.
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For decades, the government cleaned it up.
But a shift in guidance from the Trump administration may stop thousands more from potential cleanup, exposing families to the harmful metal.
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The EPA Was Considering a Massive Lead Cleanup in Omaha. Then Trump Shifted Guidance.
The Trump administration says it will speed cleanups, but residents of the largest residential lead Superfund site worry fewer properties will be remediated.
www.propublica.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: For more than a century, a smelter spewed lead dust over Omaha.
For decades, the government cleaned it up.
But a shift in guidance from the Trump administration may stop thousands more from potential cleanup, exposing families to the harmful metal.
With @flatwaterfreep.bsky.social
For decades, the government cleaned it up.
But a shift in guidance from the Trump administration may stop thousands more from potential cleanup, exposing families to the harmful metal.
With @flatwaterfreep.bsky.social
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An Army gynecologist has been charged with secretly recording more than 40 of his patients at Fort Hood in Texas, military prosecutors said on Tuesday, as members of Congress expressed concerns that the Army was slow to stop his misconduct.
Army Gynecologist Charged With Secretly Recording Over 40 Patients
Members of Congress expressed concerns that the Army dismissed complaints about the doctor, who was accused of secretly recording patients at Fort Hood in Texas.
nyti.ms
December 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
An Army gynecologist has been charged with secretly recording more than 40 of his patients at Fort Hood in Texas, military prosecutors said on Tuesday, as members of Congress expressed concerns that the Army was slow to stop his misconduct.
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A Ukrainian refugee was arrested by ICE agents during her green card interview.
Ukrainian refugee who fled war arrested by ICE at green card interview
www.irishstar.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
A Ukrainian refugee was arrested by ICE agents during her green card interview.
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ICE Points Guns at Crowd Protesting Arrest of Student at Augsburg University in Minneapolis
ICE Points Guns at Crowd Protesting Arrest of Student at Augsburg University in Minneapolis
In Minnesota, students and staff at Augsburg University in Minneapolis say federal immigration agents pointed guns at a crowd that gathered to protest the arrest of an undergraduate student on Saturday.
www.democracynow.org
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
ICE Points Guns at Crowd Protesting Arrest of Student at Augsburg University in Minneapolis