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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 2h

"But on Tuesday dozens of miners and their families will be in a more unusual position: protesting the Trump administration...arguing it has failed to protect them from black lung disease, an incurable illness caused by inhaling coal and silica dust."
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Coal Miners With Black Lung Say They Are ‘Cast Aside to Die’ Under Trump

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 2h

Colombia’s Leader Accuses U.S. of Murder, Prompting Trump to Halt Aid
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/w...

Colombia’s Leader Accuses U.S. of Murder, Prompting Trump to Halt Aid

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 2h

The next cancer-fighting mRNA vaccine may already be here
Early-phase research shows Covid mRNA vaccines could give immunotherapies a cancer-fighting boost.
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The next cancer-fighting mRNA vaccine may already be here

Early-phase research shows Covid mRNA vaccines could give immunotherapies a cancer-fighting boost.

www.nbcnews.com

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 2h

Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say
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Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 2h

Giuffre thought she might 'die a sex slave' at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals
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Virginia Giuffre thought she might 'die a sex slave' at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals

The BBC obtained a copy of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir ahead of its publication on Tuesday.

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 4h

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Blue Jays’ George Springer in lineup for Game 6 of ALCS

The Toronto Blue Jays will get a boost ahead of a must-win Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, with George Springer set to play Sunday against the Seattle Mariners.

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 7h

What we know about the Louvre jewellery heist
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What we know about the Louvre jewellery heist

The world-famous museum in Paris was closed on Sunday after a masked gang raided one of its galleries.

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 7h

Israel says it will return to ceasefire hours after carrying out strikes on Gaza
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Israel says it will return to ceasefire hours after carrying out strikes on Gaza - live updates

The Israeli military says it has

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 8h

Here’s how Canadians feel about cities clearing out homeless encampments, according to a Nanos poll

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Here’s how Canadians feel about cities clearing out homeless encampments, according to a Nanos poll

Only over a half of Canadians support or somewhat support municipalities declaring sates of emergencies in order to clear out homeless encampments in parks and public spaces, a new Nanos poll done for...

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 8h

Israel strikes Gaza and halts aid, accusing Hamas of attacks - www.reuters.com/world/middle...

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 10h

"The meme’s meaning (and its whole point) is that it has no meaning. Maybe if French philosopher Albert Camus had a TikTok, he could explain it, given how well he understood repetitive cycles of senselessness"
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The Numbers Six and Seven Are Making Life Hell for Math Teachers

‘Six seven’ sends teens into a frenzy that schools have been powerless to stop. ‘It’s like throwing catnip at cats.’

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 13h

“Annual electric bike-related hospitalizations at St. Mike’s rose 240 per cent this decade. There is lawlessness in the city’s bike lanes.”

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How e-bikes came to rule the road in Toronto — and who’s really paying the price

The use of e-bikes has skyrocketed in recent years, catching governments flat-footed — and outraging other road users.

www.thestar.com

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 13h

“The Metropolitan Police said it is "actively" looking into media reports that Prince Andrew tried to obtain personal information about his accuser Virginia Giuffre through his police protection.”

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Met Police to look into claims Prince Andrew sought information on accuser

Media reports say he asked his police protection to find out personal details about Virginia Giuffre.

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 13h

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Israel strikes southern Gaza, accusing Hamas of 'bold violation of ceasefire' - live updates

In response, Hamas said it was committed to the ceasefire and accused Israel of breaking it several times.

www.bbc.com

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 13h

Thieves steal ‘priceless’ jewelry from the Louvre in seven-minute raid

www.cnn.com/2025/10/19/t...

Thieves steal ‘priceless’ jewelry from the Louvre in seven-minute raid | CNN

Thieves have stolen “priceless” jewelry from the Louvre in Paris, the world’s most-visited museum, in an audacious seven-minute raid on Sunday, the French interior minister has said.

www.cnn.com

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 13h

Israel strikes Gaza in first major test of ceasefire

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Israel strikes Gaza in first major test of ceasefire

Israel said it struck Hamas militants in Gaza on Sunday after they shot at Israeli soldiers who were inside the area that is still under Israeli control, according to the conditions of the Oct. 10 cea...

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dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 16h

BREAKING
Israeli military launches attack in Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating ceasefire
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Gaza latest: Israel accuses Hamas of 'bold violation of ceasefire' - and reportedly responds with military strikes

Israel's military has launched an attack in Gaza after its troops came under fire, according to Israeli media reports. Listen to our Daily podcast on Gaza gangs as you scroll.

news.sky.com

dave1agar @dave1agar.bsky.social · 16h

BREAKING:
The US says it has "credible reports" that Hamas is planning an "imminent" attack on [Palestinian] civilians in Gaza, which it says would be a "direct and grave" violation of the ceasefire agreement.
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