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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 1h

As the government shutdown stretches into its second week, experts warn that women and children reliant on federal food assistance funding are vulnerable to losing their grocery benefits.

In the midst of it all, the USDA has stripped away the infrastructure needed to remedy rising hunger in the US.

The shutdown will worsen hunger—which the Trump administration just stopped tracking

Millions of women and children are at risk of losing food benefits.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 23m

Breaking News: The man who firebombed the residence of Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in a deal with a sentence of 25 to 50 years.

Suspect Pleads Guilty in Firebombing of Pa. Governor’s Residence

Under a plea agreement, Cory Balmer will be imprisoned for 25 to 50 years for attempted murder and other charges in the attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence in Harrisburg, Pa.

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 44m

At least 19 Palestinian doctors are still being held in Israeli detention without charge.

Free Dr. Abu Safiya: Calls Grow for Israel to Release Imprisoned Gaza Healthcare Workers

Pressure is mounting for Israel to release many more detainees as part of the U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire deal, including Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital, who has been he...

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 33m

A flash flood warning was in effect for part of Santa Barbara County, where the sheriff’s office issued a shelter-in-place order for an area that experienced a wildfire last year and was subject to debris flow. https://to.pbs.org/4n3p6vg

Rare October storm brings heavy rain, flash flood warnings and possible mudslides to Southern California

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said during a news conference Monday night that she was very concerned about the weather and explained that strike teams, rescue teams and helicopters were all ready to re...

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2h

President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar said he was dissolving Parliament on Tuesday ahead of an impeachment vote by lawmakers, in his latest effort to maintain his tenuous grip on power following weeks of protests against his government.

Madagascar President Dissolves Parliament Ahead of Impeachment Vote

President Andry Rajoelina has vowed to remain in office after weeks of protests against his government that drove him into hiding.

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👍 @ranmull.bsky.social · 2h

I ain’t complaining, no-hydroplainjng, cause I love the rain. 🫶🏽☔️🌧️☔️🌧️☔️🌧️

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👍 @ranmull.bsky.social · 14h

youtu.be/2oX2FSv4Rys here comeths the rains to SoCal.

Rod Stewart - Have You Ever Seen The Rain (Official Video)

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 4h

General Motors said Tuesday that it would record a $1.6 billion hit to its earnings, mainly to reflect the drop in value of plants, equipment and other assets related to its electric vehicle operations.

Slowing Electric Vehicle Sales Will Cost G.M. $1.6 Billion

General Motors said it would lower its earnings by that amount to mainly reflect the drop in the value of equipment, factories and other assets.

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60 Minutes @60minutes.bsky.social · 3h

Tim Haugh rose to lead the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command in 2024, just as the scope of China's hacking of utilities became clear in a place no one would have imagined: Littleton, Massachusetts. cbsn.ws/3KF6RPB

China's capacity to hack the U.S. is growing, former NSA head says. Here's what they're targeting and why.

Recently retired Gen. Tim Haugh warns that China is hacking America's computer systems – targeting water, infrastructure and telecommunications. He says China's capacity for targeting the U.S. is growing.

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👍 @ranmull.bsky.social · 2h

youtu.be/56B1vHWweKk Amen. no Kings!!

No Kings Robert DeNiro

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👍 @ranmull.bsky.social · 9h

Enjoy our rains, & yet stay safe, especially those in previous burn areas/mud flow risks. Heavy flooding in certain interactions, & fast traffic on fwys. Drive with caution, & good wipers.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 12h

Taxpayers aren’t supposed to deduct losses from something that has no hope of being a profitable business.

But billionaire-owned operations that look like expensive hobbies, like race horses, rack up business deductions by the tens of millions of dollars.

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Private Planes and Luxury Yachts Aren’t Just Toys for the Ultrawealthy. They’re Also Huge Tax Breaks.

What’s the only thing better than having your own Gulfstream jet? Why, getting to claim millions in tax deductions for it. All you have to do is make a case you’re using it for business, which turns o...

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👍 @ranmull.bsky.social · 10h

youtu.be/PstYjbzgw7A LA Dodgers Win tonight! 🙏🏼👍🏽👍🏽💪🏽⚾️🧢💪🏽⚾️🧢💪🏽⚾️🧢🎼

Los Angeles Dodgers Win Song

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👍 @ranmull.bsky.social · 10h

youtu.be/PstYjbzgw7A LA Dodgers Win tonight! 🙏🏼👍🏽👍🏽💪🏽⚾️🧢💪🏽⚾️🧢💪🏽⚾️🧢🎼

Los Angeles Dodgers Win Song

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👍 @ranmull.bsky.social · 14h

youtu.be/2oX2FSv4Rys here comeths the rains to SoCal.

Rod Stewart - Have You Ever Seen The Rain (Official Video)

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BlueCrew community 💙💙 @libertyovergov.bsky.social · 15h

Chicagoans at the Chicago marathon 😂
#BlueCrew don’t hold back, drop a punch too! 👊👊💥

#BlueCircleFamily🌈🦋 #BluePetPatrol💙🐾 #ProudBlue #Resist #TruthWarriors #Chicago

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