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AMERICA in CATASTASIS "...There is a world elsewhere." Coriolanus, Act 3 Scene 3

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11 Dec 2024

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youtube.comMidnight Oil - Blue Sky MineYouTube video by MidnightOilVEVO

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commondreams.orgLargest US Corporations Paid Lowest-Ever Tax Rate in 2025 Thanks to Trump and GOP: Study | Common Dreams"At a time when lawmakers claim the country cannot afford investments in families and communities, some of the most profitable corporations in American history are paying little or nothing in federal ...

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huffpost.comLeBron James Dunks On Trump’s Furious Attack In The Most Dismissive WayThe NBA superstar needed just a handful of words to brush off the president’s latest broadside.

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democracynow.orgPentagon OKs Testing Heat Ray Weapon on Migrants Along U.S.-Mexico BorderCNN reports the Pentagon has authorized the Department of Homeland Security to test a nonlethal “heat ray” for potential use on migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegse...

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sfgate.comPrivate equity donation to Yellowstone National Park sparks controversyA private equity-backed energy company just gave Yellowstone $105 million.

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thenation.comJalen Hurts Deserves Better. We All Do.In a country that treats workers as expendable parts, Hurts’s playing through a blood clot is just the highest-profile example of the price workers pay in an oligarchy.

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thenation.comCan James Carville Please Just Be Quietly Wrong Somewhere Else?The omnipresent consultant-cum-tantrum-thrower has long outlived whatever relevance he once had, but cable producers, podcast hosts, and Democratic campaigns haven’t got the memo.

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SUPPORT THE TROOPS: American Hypocracy www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.com‘It’s the most heartbreaking thing’: the active-duty soldiers who have to visit Texas food banksNearly half of enlisted families struggled to afford enough food last year. Congress has known for decades how to solve the problem

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404media.coHow a Massive Chinese Crime Ring Hacked Staples to Steal MillionsA sophisticated organized crime gang hacked into Staples, issued millions of dollars worth of gift cards, and went on a spending spree across the U.S.

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Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international anchor and one of the most recognizable figures in television journalism, is leaving the cable network after 43 years.

washingtonpost.comChristiane Amanpour is leaving CNN after 43 yearsThe network’s chief international anchor had voiced concerns about David Ellison’s takeover of the network in the wake of an “ideological realignment” at CBS News.

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youtube.comWoman arrested after blocking delivery robot in Center City Philadelphia confrontationYouTube video by 6abc Philadelphia

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cbssports.comOrioles' David Rubenstein admits what MLB owners don't want fans to know: They're making a ton of moneyBefore buying the Orioles, Rubenstein said his MLB owner friends were making more than he was 'in private equity'

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democracynow.org“Against Tech Oligarchy”: Inside the Worker Resistance in the World’s Most Powerful IndustryLongtime tech worker organizers Clarissa Redwine and JS Tan’s new book, Against Tech Oligarchy: Worker Resistance in the World’s Most Powerful Industry, draws on the authors’ experiences at major tech...

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theguardian.comI work for a major insurer. Much of my industry is fudging the numbers in the face of the climate crisis | AnonymousInsurers are taking on more risk than they should. If – or when – a major disaster hits, the catastrophe will have far-reaching consequences, says an anonymous modeller and whistleblower

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theguardian.comTrump 2.0 is targeting US protesters with ‘antifa’ charges. Activists started a union to fight backNSPM-7 Defendants Union plans to offer legal clinics, media training and more to people facing prosecution for protest

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theguardian.comAI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safetyBrad Smith adds to calls for tougher rules for AI, including ‘kill switches’ and legal obligation to victims of rogue agents

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USA is one shithole of a country

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And Yet... www.nj.com/sports/2026/...

nj.comEx-Devils owner is spending big bucks to build a controversial N.J. high school football juggernautJeff Vanderbeek, a former Devils owner, is funding a massive rebuild at Immaculata, luring 15 transfers and a staff with Rutgers connections.

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GREED! (which is NOT good) www.nj.com/sports/2026/...

nj.comN.J. youth sports are tainted by corruption and greed. The cure is 4,000 miles away.Norway has a cost-effective youth system that encourages participation in multiple sports. Why can't the U.S. follow its example?

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commondreams.org'Just Despicable': MS NOW and CNN Air Trump's Illegal Taxpayer-Funded Ads | Common DreamsCNN and MS NOW under fire for airing taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads despite legal concerns. Government watchdogs demand action.

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Any Port in an Economic Storm YOU Created www.democracynow.org/2026/9/28/he...

democracynow.orgTrump Asked Chinese President Xi Jinping If He Would Like to Buy American-Made WeaponsAt their summit in Washington, D.C., last week, President Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if he would like to buy U.S.-made weapons. That’s according to David Perdue, the U.S. ambassador to C...

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17 Sept

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cnn.comFor the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians | CNNJapan has been gripped by a declining population for decades, but one age group is adding new members and there are more of them than ever.

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8 Sept

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axios.comIran war drives $100 billion in extra energy costs for U.S. consumersThe average cost burden is more than $760 per household.

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8 Sept

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axios.comCoverage of Iran from Axios - AxiosThe developments that matter out of Tehran.

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6 Sept

Microcosmic: JOBBED! American HAVES v. HAVE NOTS www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...

nytimes.comWhy Michigan’s ‘Bail Mary’ win might’ve been valid, plus the rest of Week 1 CFBUntil Saturday is The Athletic's free college football newsletter.

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4 Sept

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commondreams.org'Outrageous': Pentagon Secretly Working to Divert Billions From National Institutes of Health | Common Dreams"These funds were provided for lifesaving medical research, not as extra money for the Department of Defense," said Rep. Rosa DeLauro.

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4 Sept

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commondreams.org'Trump Did It!': At $5.85 a Gallon, Diesel Price Hits All-Time High in US Thanks to War on Iran | Common Dreams"Labor Day weekend travelers are facing the highest gas prices ever for this time of year," said the American Automobile Association.

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2 Sept

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cbc.caEV charger thefts on the rise across Canada as value of copper reaches record high | CBC NewsThieves have been capitalizing on the gains in copper value, officials say, with thefts costing Canadian utilities and charging companies more than $1 million in the past year.

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1 Sept

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apnews.comAt 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian TrailA 91-year-old man who goes by the nickname Grey Beard has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail.

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1 Sept

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theguardian.comTennessee to wear Dolly Parton tribute on helmets during 2026 college football seasonThe Volunteers will be honoring Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker this season, the college football team’s head coach, Josh Heupel, announced on Monday

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29 Aug

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cbsnews.comAn Ohio principal allowed a homeless student to stay in school, and it cost him his job. He has no regrets.Rob Burnside, a principal at an Ohio high school, made the decision to help one of his students, and it cost him his job.

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29 Aug

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apnews.comDolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, making her the most streamed artist globallyStreams of Dolly Parton's music have skyrocketed since the country legend died on Tuesday. She was 80.

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29 Aug

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wantedinmilan.comItaly's Tiramisù World Cup seeks 130 tasters for juryThe Tiramisù World Cup is seeking 130 amateur tasters to help judge the competition's opening rounds in the north Italian city of Treviso this October.

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26 Aug

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open.substack.comDolly Parton's Charity Got the Ax While the Flags Flew Half-StaffGOP voters booed Trump in South Carolina, Republicans cut Dolly Parton's book charity funding, Minnesota sued Texas over an ICE shooting, and Meta settled for $16.7 billion over harming children

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26 Aug

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mlb.comPhillies-themed episode of ‘Abbott Elementary’ earns Emmy nominationKyle Schwarber’s performance in the “Abbott Elementary” episode “Ballgame” was a no-doubt home run. The Television Academy certainly agrees, as Randall Einhorn earned an Emmy Award nomination for dire...

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26 Aug

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worldbeyondwar.orgWhere Have All Your Dollars Gone? Long Time Passing - World BEYOND WarSeriously, are ALL the things we're warned cost money and told we can't afford and asked how the heck we'll pay for to be found in 22.34% of the budget? #WorldBEYONDWar

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25 Aug

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commondreams.orgTrump Raked In Up to $15.5 Million From Fossil Fuel Stocks as His War Pushed Up Gas Prices | Common DreamsReport reveals President Trump's illegal war with Iran has made him millions from oil stocks, while US consumers face rising costs.

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23 Aug

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reuters.comRobots can outrun humans, but can they plug in a cable?Beating Usain Bolt's world-record 9.58-second 100-meter sprint is impressive, braking problems aside. More revealing tests will include handling the small imperfections of the physical world.

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21 Aug

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democracynow.orgNYT: U.S. Importing Dominican Sugar from Trump Ally Despite Evidence of Forced LaborThe New York Times is reporting that the owner of a major Dominican sugar producer accused of forced labor at one of its plantations has close ties to President Trump. Central Romana’s owner, José Fan...

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19 Aug

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huffpost.comDarline Graham's Answer To Debate Question Has To Be Seen To Be Believed“I’m just going to be honest here,” the senator said.

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19 Aug

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theguardian.comTourists on pastry quest overrun scenic spot in Italian mountainsAlpine communities hit out after influencer videos draw huge queues to Friedrich August refuge in Dolomites

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19 Aug

from outta the George Costanza "Rick Barr" Properties Revenge Return playbook A Shake Shack employee returned to work two days after he robbed the store by locking two co-workers in a walk-in cooler, threatening them at gunpoint, and throwing their phones into a sink filled with water. Harpers