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Thousands of toxic US sites at risk of future flooding [via @theguardian.com]
Thousands of toxic US sites at risk of future flooding
Rising seas, a new study says, will inundate facilities that handle waste, sewage, oil, and gas.
www.motherjones.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Thousands of toxic US sites at risk of future flooding [via @theguardian.com]
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GLOBAL MARKETS FELL SHARPLY AS TECHNOLOGY AND CRYPTO STOCKS DECLINED, CAUSING THE S&P 500 TO DROP BY 1.6% AND THE NASDAQ 100 TO FALL BY 2.4%. NVIDIA'S STOCK DECLINED 3%, AND BITCOIN'S PRICE DROPPED BELOW $87,000, DUE TO FEARS OF NO FED RATE CUTS. THIS LED TO A BROAD RISK-OFF TONE
November 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
GLOBAL MARKETS FELL SHARPLY AS TECHNOLOGY AND CRYPTO STOCKS DECLINED, CAUSING THE S&P 500 TO DROP BY 1.6% AND THE NASDAQ 100 TO FALL BY 2.4%. NVIDIA'S STOCK DECLINED 3%, AND BITCOIN'S PRICE DROPPED BELOW $87,000, DUE TO FEARS OF NO FED RATE CUTS. THIS LED TO A BROAD RISK-OFF TONE
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Elon wrecked our politics with DOGE and now his Boring Co is dumping toxic waste in Vegas. Firefighters were burned by the chemicals in his tunnels. He shrugs and keeps going. This is why extreme wealth is a danger. No one should have this much power.
#EatTheRich
#EatTheRich
Firefighters received chemical burns at Elon Musk's Boring Company construction site | TechCrunch
The firefighters had to be treated at a hospital and received permanent scars, according to a report from Fortune. But The Boring Company was not fined after it met with state officials.
techcrunch.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Elon wrecked our politics with DOGE and now his Boring Co is dumping toxic waste in Vegas. Firefighters were burned by the chemicals in his tunnels. He shrugs and keeps going. This is why extreme wealth is a danger. No one should have this much power.
#EatTheRich
#EatTheRich
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New discovery in ulcerative colitis: a bacterial toxin that kills macrophages and increases inflammation, which could be the foundation for a new treatment
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A bacterial toxin disarms gut defenses against inflammation
Macrophage-toxic bacteria from patients with ulcerative colitis worsen gut inflammation in mice
science.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
New discovery in ulcerative colitis: a bacterial toxin that kills macrophages and increases inflammation, which could be the foundation for a new treatment
science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Umm, why aren’t all people associated with correspondence with Epstein resigning???
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/larr...
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/larr...
Larry Summers Resigns From OpenAI Board After Epstein Revelations
Harvard University also launched a new review of its former president after he received criticism for his correspondence with the sex offender.
www.wsj.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Umm, why aren’t all people associated with correspondence with Epstein resigning???
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/larr...
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/larr...
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Can’t. Stop. Winning.
New Fed data reveals companies announced nearly 40,000 layoffs last month.
This is more than any October on record, and one of the highest one-month totals in two decades.
This is more than any October on record, and one of the highest one-month totals in two decades.
November 19, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Can’t. Stop. Winning.
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NEW: Major police orgs come out against the extremist concealed carry mandate, which would allow many to carry hidden, loaded guns nationwide without training or passing a background check.
It’s dangerous for police and the communities they are sworn to protect.
It’s dangerous for police and the communities they are sworn to protect.
Law Enforcement Does Not Want a National Concealed Carry Mandate
Police agree that a national concealed carry mandate endangers the public and law enforcement, and allows criminals to hide in plain sight.
giffords.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
NEW: Major police orgs come out against the extremist concealed carry mandate, which would allow many to carry hidden, loaded guns nationwide without training or passing a background check.
It’s dangerous for police and the communities they are sworn to protect.
It’s dangerous for police and the communities they are sworn to protect.
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Industry lobbying groups successfully pushed for removal of food safety regulations from the spending bill. If RFK Jr. really cares about health and improving food systems, he should push back against corporate threats to our safety. Add your name: https://fwwat.ch/41LUXcg
Shutdown Deal Kills Rules to Prevent Food Contamination and Foodborne Illnesses
The gutting of these rules coincides with a huge increase in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses.
truthout.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Industry lobbying groups successfully pushed for removal of food safety regulations from the spending bill. If RFK Jr. really cares about health and improving food systems, he should push back against corporate threats to our safety. Add your name: https://fwwat.ch/41LUXcg
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Simply put, capitalism has reached a point where such abusive things are necessary to continue the project that it rewards individuals willing to hurt anyone and do anything, creating a toxic feedback loop where the worst people are continually given the most wealth and power.
November 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Simply put, capitalism has reached a point where such abusive things are necessary to continue the project that it rewards individuals willing to hurt anyone and do anything, creating a toxic feedback loop where the worst people are continually given the most wealth and power.
It’s really disgusting how Trump was mentioned in MORE than half of the emails with Epstein. It’s evident he either committed a crime or was complicit.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
The Epstein Email Cache: 2,300 Messages, Many of Which Mention Trump
An analysis of documents released this week by Congress shows President Trump was mentioned in more than half of the messages.
www.wsj.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It’s really disgusting how Trump was mentioned in MORE than half of the emails with Epstein. It’s evident he either committed a crime or was complicit.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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NEW: The Trump administration is seeking custody of election denier Tina Peters, who is currently in state prison for her role in a 2021 Colorado voting system data breach. While the reason for the request remains unclear, Trump has previously instructed the DOJ to secure her release.
Trump Administration Seeks Custody of Convicted Election Denier Tina Peters
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
NEW: The Trump administration is seeking custody of election denier Tina Peters, who is currently in state prison for her role in a 2021 Colorado voting system data breach. While the reason for the request remains unclear, Trump has previously instructed the DOJ to secure her release.
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Retail investors show less conviction in buying US stock market dips reut.rs/47R9rJW
Retail investors show less conviction in buying US stock market dips
Retail investors are showing signs of waning confidence in the U.S. stock market's ability to rebound, with market data and analysts' observations both indicating an ebb in their enthusiasm about buying dips.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Retail investors show less conviction in buying US stock market dips reut.rs/47R9rJW
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Day #301
Having lived on a ranch.....I beefily verify.. this is absurd.
The number of meat processing plants & monopolies of stock yards, severe weather impacts, disease & feed issues have led to reducing of herds.
Too many middlemen getting rich.
I don't know a rancher who believes this.
Having lived on a ranch.....I beefily verify.. this is absurd.
The number of meat processing plants & monopolies of stock yards, severe weather impacts, disease & feed issues have led to reducing of herds.
Too many middlemen getting rich.
I don't know a rancher who believes this.
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Day #301
Having lived on a ranch.....I beefily verify.. this is absurd.
The number of meat processing plants & monopolies of stock yards, severe weather impacts, disease & feed issues have led to reducing of herds.
Too many middlemen getting rich.
I don't know a rancher who believes this.
Having lived on a ranch.....I beefily verify.. this is absurd.
The number of meat processing plants & monopolies of stock yards, severe weather impacts, disease & feed issues have led to reducing of herds.
Too many middlemen getting rich.
I don't know a rancher who believes this.
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The Chaikyne power substation, a key energy hub in Donetsk region, has been struck. Reports from Donetsk confirm widespread blackouts following the hit.
November 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Chaikyne power substation, a key energy hub in Donetsk region, has been struck. Reports from Donetsk confirm widespread blackouts following the hit.
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I'm seeing people wonder why ICE is going after Charlotte.
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
“When the 8 African American sheriffs took over the largest counties in North Carolina, it became a threat to the good ol’ boy system,” says the sheriff of Charlotte. These new sheriffs broke ties with ICE.
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
North Carolina GOP Is Cracking Down on the Black Sheriffs Who Stood Up to ICE
Boosted by new supermajorities, Republicans are closing in on legislation to mandate more collaboration with ICE and preempt local policies hard-won by immigrants’ rights advocates.
boltsmag.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I'm seeing people wonder why ICE is going after Charlotte.
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
ICE has been at war with Charlotte's sheriff ever since he won in 2018.
We'd covered this at Bolts back in the day; this quote is from that sheriff:
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Yes, sadly it is real.
November 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Yes, sadly it is real.
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The Trump family is chasing another real estate deal in Saudi Arabia.
And the Saudis want a mutual defense agreement and access to U.S. nuclear technology.
Looks like Trump and the royal family will both win, with our national security for sale. The only losers? The American people.
And the Saudis want a mutual defense agreement and access to U.S. nuclear technology.
Looks like Trump and the royal family will both win, with our national security for sale. The only losers? The American people.
November 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The Trump family is chasing another real estate deal in Saudi Arabia.
And the Saudis want a mutual defense agreement and access to U.S. nuclear technology.
Looks like Trump and the royal family will both win, with our national security for sale. The only losers? The American people.
And the Saudis want a mutual defense agreement and access to U.S. nuclear technology.
Looks like Trump and the royal family will both win, with our national security for sale. The only losers? The American people.
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NEW: Trump had a chance to fix the presidential clemency system. Instead, he's exploiting it to help political allies. Smart story from reporter @jeremykohler.bsky.social of @propublica.org.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
How Trump Has Exploited Pardons and Clemency to Reward Allies and Supporters
The president’s second term has brought a flood of clemency for allies and donors — as well as felons, like him, who were convicted of financial wrongdoing.
www.propublica.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
NEW: Trump had a chance to fix the presidential clemency system. Instead, he's exploiting it to help political allies. Smart story from reporter @jeremykohler.bsky.social of @propublica.org.
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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POLITICO: White House Blindsided and Furious After Pulte Pushed Trump Into 50-Year Mortgage Proposal
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POLITICO: White House Blindsided and Furious After Pulte Pushed Trump Into 50-Year Mortgage Proposal
Trump blindsided by 50-year mortgage pitch from FHFA director Bill Pulte, sparking major backlash from conservatives, economists, and senior officials.
www.onestnetwork.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
POLITICO: White House Blindsided and Furious After Pulte Pushed Trump Into 50-Year Mortgage Proposal
www.onestnetwork.com/post/politic...
www.onestnetwork.com/post/politic...
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It’s coming down to the wire for the seven Colorado River states to comply with a federal deadline to submit a plan for how to divvy up the river over the next 20 years.
States poised to blow past Colorado River deadline without a deal. Here’s what we know.
Lake Mead provides about 90 percent of Las Vegas, Southern Nevada water supply.
www.reviewjournal.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
It’s coming down to the wire for the seven Colorado River states to comply with a federal deadline to submit a plan for how to divvy up the river over the next 20 years.