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Penny Wong warns Israel that occupying Gaza could violate international law

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Aug. 8, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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If you’re zip-tying grandmas protesting losing health care maybe you’re not the good guys in the story?

Riley: Don’t tell me you give a shit about the middle class when all you are doing is shitting on the middle class

Maria’s transition to the Golden Dome topic was smooooooth.

In the time before widespread vaccination, young children often became disabled or lost their lives to whooping cough, measles, rubella and other infectious diseases that ran rampant in the U.S. www.latimes.com/world-nation...

New political ad just dropped. Thanks, Mitch!

Word.

The PBS funding cuts are a blow to children who need it most. With more options than ever for kids' entertainment, producing research-backed, high-quality, non-advertising content for families—particularly those in low-resource areas—has never been more important.

If you watch one thing tonight, let it be this. This is delicious.

Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Joe Thompson described in more detail the attacks at the homes of Sen. John Hoffman and Rep. Melissa Hortman. The shocking scope of Vance Boelter’s alleged actions on Saturday is coming into focus as he stands charged in both state and federal court with murder.

Jesus. The juxtaposition of these two posts back to back is just...

"Trump signed an executive order in April to 'restore American seafood competitiveness' but in revoking the Columbia River agreement has canceled millions of dollars to support the programs that seed the ocean with fish to catch." www.propublica.org/article/trum...

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"So you're admitting that this is just a political circus" is an absolutely incredible way to troll these goons

Northern Virginia? Maybe they don't know our state motto. Sic Semper Tyrannis : Thus Always to Tyrants. The last time Trump did a rally here he claimed southern Virginia "is the real Virginia". Northern Virginia flipped the state blue out of spite.

Oops. There's that pesky truth again.

An Australian journalist was struck by police with a rubber bullet while reporting live during the protests in L.A.

My fellow Americans‼️ Pay attention to the sheer level of firepower directed at this ONE (1) young man and his skateboard. True to form, this bad ass walks through their flash-bangs and teargas like a G, then gives cops the finger before slowly walking away. Paramount CA, outside #LosAngeles. #ICE

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ICE Arrested a prominent Union leader. Pushed him down where he hit his head and then pepper sprayed him.

Will the real Slim Shady please stand up, please stand up, please stand up.

Eclampsia is an example where emergent delivery “abortion” saves a life. As a neurologist, we can give Magnesium to stop the seizures. The brain is deprived of oxygen. The pregnancy causes this. If the baby is under 25 wks old and can’t survive outside the womb, we have no choice. #abortion

Just for fun…

Otters at the Oregon Zoo play basketball.

Never back down to a bully—especially when the facts are on your side.

"You can't have science without scientists.”

Gov. Tina Kotek signaled support today for withholding part of next year’s expected personal income “kicker” tax refund in order to cover wildfire costs.

Some wisdom from the MAHA movement.

@hcrichardson.bsky.social Your videos are brilliant! Three women are killed by their husbands/partners/exes each day in America. I can't believe the narrative that undocumented people are dangerous & violent against girls & women keeps going unchallenged. sanctuaryforfamilies.org/femicide-epi...

International students contribute $44 billion to the US economy annually, creating 1 job for every 4 students enrolled. Higher ed is America’s 10th largest export industry. A finance professor explores how their impact reaches beyond big cities to small towns like Mankato, MN.

Chile. Chinese luxury brand manufacturers are spilling all the tea on TikTok and telling users how to order directly from them. The Resotration Harwarde manufacturers just posted how to buy a $2000 table for $200.

Shakespeare when acted well is captivating. Shakespeare's Globe Theater Much Ado About Nothing ACT IV, scene 1 Performed by Amalia Vitale

These are the names of the 9 children whose lives russia took in yesterday's attack Their blood is on russia's hands Tymofii, age 3 Arina, age 7 Herman, age 9 Danylo, age 15 Alina, age 15 Kostyantyn, age 16 Mykyta, age 15 Nikita, age 17 Radyslav, age 7 Nine kids. Killed Source: U24GOVUA

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Getting vaccinated against shingles not only lowers the risk of infection, but may also offer some protection against dementia, a new study suggests.

Donald Trump's tariffs have given Xi Jinping an opening to build relationships with US allies, and Chinese officials are already taking action

For years, Vietnam became a popular alternative for companies trying to avoid the crossfire of U.S. trade tensions with China. Now, as President Donald Trump expands his tariff targets, they can no longer steer clear.

They are just disappearing people off the street. Having a hard time thinking about literally anything else.

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