Iratwominn
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Rural af and loving it.
Rural af and loving it.
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Hernandez, who had been extradited to the U.S. in 2022, was serving a 45-year sentence on drug trafficking when Trump pardoned him.
Honduras Issues International Arrest Warrant For Ex-President Pardoned By Trump
Hernandez, who had been extradited to the U.S. in 2022, was serving a 45-year sentence on drug trafficking when Trump pardoned him.
www.forbes.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Hernandez, who had been extradited to the U.S. in 2022, was serving a 45-year sentence on drug trafficking when Trump pardoned him.
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Congress has long used its power to establish independent agencies to protect Americans without undue political pressure.
It is deeply troubling that conservative justices appear ready to give the president even more unchecked power.
Justice Kagan put it best:
It is deeply troubling that conservative justices appear ready to give the president even more unchecked power.
Justice Kagan put it best:
December 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Congress has long used its power to establish independent agencies to protect Americans without undue political pressure.
It is deeply troubling that conservative justices appear ready to give the president even more unchecked power.
Justice Kagan put it best:
It is deeply troubling that conservative justices appear ready to give the president even more unchecked power.
Justice Kagan put it best:
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In Minnesota we’re cutting social security taxes, allowing Minnesotans to age in their homes, and investing in safe communities.
That’s what makes us the second-best state to retire. Give us a few more days above 0° and we’ll knock Florida out of #1 😎
www.startribune.com/florida-rate...
That’s what makes us the second-best state to retire. Give us a few more days above 0° and we’ll knock Florida out of #1 😎
www.startribune.com/florida-rate...
Florida rated No. 1 best place to retire, but Minnesota is close
WalletHub study puts Midwestern states in the top 5 based on health, safety, cost of living.
www.startribune.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In Minnesota we’re cutting social security taxes, allowing Minnesotans to age in their homes, and investing in safe communities.
That’s what makes us the second-best state to retire. Give us a few more days above 0° and we’ll knock Florida out of #1 😎
www.startribune.com/florida-rate...
That’s what makes us the second-best state to retire. Give us a few more days above 0° and we’ll knock Florida out of #1 😎
www.startribune.com/florida-rate...
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JUST IN: A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s effort to halt approvals for all new wind energy projects – dealing a blow to the president’s efforts to hamper renewable energy.
thehill.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s effort to halt approvals for all new wind energy projects – dealing a blow to the president’s efforts to hamper renewable energy.
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Congress is trying to amp up the pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over operations conducted against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean by threatening to withhold a portion of his travel budget unless he turns over videos of the strikes to the Armed Services committees.
thehill.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Congress is trying to amp up the pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over operations conducted against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean by threatening to withhold a portion of his travel budget unless he turns over videos of the strikes to the Armed Services committees.
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#BREAKING: An Indiana Senate panel has advanced a new House map that aims to give Republicans two additional pickup opportunities next year, though questions remain on whether it has enough support be passed by the full chamber.
thehill.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
#BREAKING: An Indiana Senate panel has advanced a new House map that aims to give Republicans two additional pickup opportunities next year, though questions remain on whether it has enough support be passed by the full chamber.
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Am Montagabend kollidieren bei Leutenbach (Rems-Murr-Kreis) ein Fahrschulauto und das Fahrzeug eines Pizzalieferservices. Dabei werden drei Personen verletzt, eine davon schwer.
Unfall im Rems-Murr-Kreis: Fahrschulauto und Pizzalieferdienst kollidieren – drei Personen verletzt
Am Montagabend kollidieren bei Leutenbach (Rems-Murr-Kreis) ein Fahrschulauto und das Fahrzeug eines Pizzalieferservices. Dabei werden drei Personen verletzt, eine davon schwer.
www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de
December 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Up to $11 billion of the funds will be reserved for farmers of row crops, including soybeans, who were hit hard during a tariff dispute earlier this year.
Trump Planning $12 Billion Aid Package For Farmers—Here’s What We Know
Up to $11 billion of the funds will be reserved for farmers of row crops, including soybeans, who were hit hard during a tariff dispute earlier this year.
www.forbes.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Up to $11 billion of the funds will be reserved for farmers of row crops, including soybeans, who were hit hard during a tariff dispute earlier this year.
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Airlines love President Trump’s deregulations—but consumer advocacy experts warn passengers are getting the short shrift.
For Airlines, Trump’s Deregulation Is Gift That Keeps On Giving
Airlines love President Trump’s deregulations—but consumer advocacy experts warn passengers are getting the short shrift.
www.forbes.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Airlines love President Trump’s deregulations—but consumer advocacy experts warn passengers are getting the short shrift.
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The administration’s step toward reversing the longstanding, science-based recommendation that all newborns be vaccinated against Hepatitis B will increase preventable cancers and cost lives.
As 40 leading medical, health and patient groups put it: “we will all pay a price.”
As 40 leading medical, health and patient groups put it: “we will all pay a price.”
December 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The administration’s step toward reversing the longstanding, science-based recommendation that all newborns be vaccinated against Hepatitis B will increase preventable cancers and cost lives.
As 40 leading medical, health and patient groups put it: “we will all pay a price.”
As 40 leading medical, health and patient groups put it: “we will all pay a price.”
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Leave it to House Republicans to fumble a comprehensive, bipartisan housing package that passed out of the Senate committee UNANIMOUSLY!
December 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Leave it to House Republicans to fumble a comprehensive, bipartisan housing package that passed out of the Senate committee UNANIMOUSLY!
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Not the type of record the White House should be trying to break. Makes sense why they’re awfully hush-hush about this one.
New data reveals US layoffs in 2025 could surpass Great Recession levels.
December 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Not the type of record the White House should be trying to break. Makes sense why they’re awfully hush-hush about this one.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) doubled down on her criticism of President Trump in an interview on CBS’s “60 Minutes,” less than a month after the longtime Trump ally announced she would resign from Congress amid her public feud with the president.
Here are five takeaways:
Here are five takeaways:
thehill.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) doubled down on her criticism of President Trump in an interview on CBS’s “60 Minutes,” less than a month after the longtime Trump ally announced she would resign from Congress amid her public feud with the president.
Here are five takeaways:
Here are five takeaways:
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Two courts found Habba’s appointment was unlawful, rejecting a legal maneuver used by the Trump administration to keep her in place after her temporary status expired.
Alina Habba Steps Down As U.S. Attorney After Court Says She Was Unlawfully Appointed
Two courts found Habba’s appointment was unlawful, rejecting a legal maneuver used by the Trump administration to keep her in place after her temporary status expired.
www.forbes.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Two courts found Habba’s appointment was unlawful, rejecting a legal maneuver used by the Trump administration to keep her in place after her temporary status expired.
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Greene, who is set to retire from Congress next month, accused Trump of fueling death threats against her and her son.
Greene Says GOP Colleagues Made Fun Of Trump Behind His Back, Now ‘Terrified’
Greene, who is set to retire from Congress next month, accused Trump of fueling death threats against her and her son.
www.forbes.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Greene, who is set to retire from Congress next month, accused Trump of fueling death threats against her and her son.
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Police in Edmonton, Canada, have started a pilot project using AI-equipped body cameras to detect faces on a "high risk" watch list.
AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city's 'watch list' of faces
Police in Edmonton, Canada, have started a pilot project using AI-equipped body cameras to detect faces on a "high risk" watch list.
bit.ly
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Police in Edmonton, Canada, have started a pilot project using AI-equipped body cameras to detect faces on a "high risk" watch list.
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Emerald ash borers are invasive beetles responsible for killing millions of ash trees across Minnesota and the country.
One possible line of defense? Fungi.
One possible line of defense? Fungi.
U of M scientists find fungi can fight emerald ash borers
University of Minnesota researchers say they’ve discovered several naturally occurring parasitic fungi that could be weaponized against the invasive beetles responsible for killing millions of ash tre...
www.mprnews.org
December 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Emerald ash borers are invasive beetles responsible for killing millions of ash trees across Minnesota and the country.
One possible line of defense? Fungi.
One possible line of defense? Fungi.
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The fierce fight over health care costs hits a crucial juncture this week, with a series of major developments that could make or break the future of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies.
thehill.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The fierce fight over health care costs hits a crucial juncture this week, with a series of major developments that could make or break the future of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies.
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A top Ukrainian sea-drone commander says more complex attacks on Russian forces are expected next year as Kyiv's uncrewed fleet continues to restrict the once-dominant Black Sea navy.
As sea drones force Russia to retreat, Ukraine examines ways to launch more complex attacks
A top Ukrainian sea-drone commander says more complex attacks on Russian forces are expected next year as Kyiv’s uncrewed fleet continues to restrict the once-dominant Black Sea navy.
bit.ly
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A top Ukrainian sea-drone commander says more complex attacks on Russian forces are expected next year as Kyiv's uncrewed fleet continues to restrict the once-dominant Black Sea navy.
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The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter. Despite little to no daylight, people who live in parts of northern Europe have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues.
Nordic people know how to beat the winter blues. Here's how to find light in the darkest months
The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter. Despite little to no daylight, people who live in parts of northern Europe have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues.
bit.ly
December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter. Despite little to no daylight, people who live in parts of northern Europe have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues.
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Spot on, Mr. Rather. 🎯 💯
December 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Spot on, Mr. Rather. 🎯 💯
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Die Saison bescherte dem Museum für ländliche Kultur des Landkreises Esslingen einen Besucherrekord. Die Vorbereitungen auf das nächste Jahr laufen bereits auf Hochtouren.
Ausflugsziel im Kreis Esslingen: Freilichtmuseum Beuren will mit neuer Gastronomie in die nächste Saison starten
Die Saison bescherte dem Museum für ländliche Kultur des Landkreises Esslingen einen Besucherrekord. Die Vorbereitungen auf das nächste Jahr laufen bereits auf Hochtouren.
www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de
December 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Die Saison bescherte dem Museum für ländliche Kultur des Landkreises Esslingen einen Besucherrekord. Die Vorbereitungen auf das nächste Jahr laufen bereits auf Hochtouren.
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Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) took his criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a step further, claiming the Pentagon chief’s recent decisions have “ruined his credibility.”
thehill.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) took his criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a step further, claiming the Pentagon chief’s recent decisions have “ruined his credibility.”