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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Tim Walz: "It's almost unimaginable that he's got Milei in there, giving him $20 billion, so that they can undercut us and China can buy their soybeans from them. And now China has learned they can replace our markets."

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 1h

Why America just bailed out Argentina with a $20 billion lifeline
www.cnn.com/2025/10/12/e...

Argentina to sign deal with United States to boost metals mining
www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy...

Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 2h

Trump officials back firm in fight over California offshore oil drilling after huge spill 😔😔😔
apnews.com/article/cali...

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NPR @npr.org · 8h

Several news organizations, including The New York Times, NPR and Newsmax, are refusing to sign a new set of restrictions on news gathering inside the Pentagon. n.pr/3ILiHaj

News outlets reject Pentagon press restrictions

Several news organizations, including The New York Times, NPR and Newsmax, are refusing to sign a new set of restrictions on news gathering inside the Pentagon.

n.pr

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Thomas Lecaque @tlecaque.bsky.social · 6h

I think it's really fascinating how openly Sam Altman and so many other techbros actively campaign on the "we're so unloveable we need a computer to pretend to fuck us" beat as, like, their main selling point of their product. It's big Ben Shapiro "my wife said women don't get wet" energy.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

When they tell you they plan on throwing out the constitution, believe them.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5h

PORTLAND — Robby Roadsteamer grabbed by ICE for singing… 🎵

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Norah 🦋 Mami’s Small But She is Mighty 🔥 @thenoraheffect.bsky.social · 1d

The Bering Sea— A reminder that beauty lives where danger breathes 😌

Good morning and happy Tuesday

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 5h

No. I will not vote to allow 15 million people to lose their health insurance and watch 50,000 Americans die each year unnecessarily.

No. I will not vote to double premiums for 20 million.

Republicans must come to the table and negotiate an end to the shutdown.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3h

A FB live just ended in Carpentersville, where neighbors filmed more feds putting people in a van. This was in front of Village Hall adjacent to a Walmart. Elgin area RR has issued an ongoing alert: www.facebook.com/share/p/1CCm...

Sceeengrab showing men in olive and camo and white van

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 3h

New York health officials confirm state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus

The state Department of Health said Tuesday that the virus, which has been spreading in China and elsewhere, was identified in a person living in Nassau County on Long Island.

www.nbcnews.com

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 4d

www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 3h

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 3h

Brothers accused of stealing $25 million in crypto face federal trial

Two MIT-educated brothers are facing a federal trial in New York over allegations of stealing $25 million in crypto in a matter of seconds. NBC News Legal Analyst Angela Cenedella breaks down the case...

www.nbcnews.com

shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 3h

'The cavalry is coming': Indivisible predicts massive 'No Kings' turnout

Organizers say the energy on Saturday will be a message to both Trump and elected Democratic leaders that people want change.

www.nbcnews.com

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 6h

Los Angeles County officials vote to declare a state of emergency that gives them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids.

Los Angeles County officials approve emergency declaration over immigration raids

The move allows the LA County Board of Supervisors to provide rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind as a result of the crackdown on immigrants.

nbcnews.to

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 3h

NEW: At least seven nonprofits that have been critical of OpenAI have received subpoenas in recent months, which they say are overly broad and appear to be a form of legal intimidation.

OpenAI accused of using legal tactics to silence nonprofits

Seven nonprofits that have been critical of OpenAI say the behemoth sent them wide-ranging subpoenas as part of its ongoing litigation against Elon Musk.

nbcnews.to

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 3h

kotaku.com/sora-2-updat...

Sora 2 Updated With New Guardrails After Sam Altman Eats A Pokémon

Sora 2 is getting some more guardrails after an apparent frenzy of copyright infringement

kotaku.com

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 23h

When a simple traffic stop turns into something way more intense.. Stay calm.
Stay aware.
Know Your Rights
🖕 Department of Homeland security

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 22h

A GROUP OF PROTESTORS ARRIVE ALONG WITH BLACK PANTHER LEADER AND THEY MEET WITH MEMBERS OF THE GERMAN PRESS REGARDING ICE HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
IN CHICAGO

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 1d

Fat Satan is having a meltdown over his picture on TIME.

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shawshankexemption.bsky.social @shawshankexemption.bsky.social · 21h

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