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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2d

María Corina Machado, an opposition leader in Venezuela, was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. She has been in hiding since the candidate she backed lost the 2024 election to President Nicolás Maduro — a vote that was widely seen as rigged. Here's what to know.

Who Is María Corina Machado, the Winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize?

Ms. Machado built one of Venezuela’s most important political movements, and lives in hiding from President Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian government.

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CNN @cnn.com · 2d

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, described as a "brave and committed champion of peace." Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/3VV7gjc

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 3d

BREAKING: Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Chicago.

Chicago and Portland to fight Trump's National Guard deployments in court hearings Thursday

The legal challenges are set to take place at the same time in courtrooms about 2,000 miles apart.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

Donald Trump is not a king — and his administration is not above the law.

Today, the court confirmed what we all know: there is no credible evidence of a rebellion in the state of Illinois.

And no place for the National Guard in the streets of American cities like Chicago.

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Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 3d

:: Waiting to learn details of a TRO against the National Guard in Illinois...

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 3d

Perry just handed a draft of her order to both sides and left the bench. She's letting them look at it until she returns.

We still don't know the details of her order. She said she's granting the state's request "in part," which indicates some part of it is also being denied. Stay tuned.

Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 3d

:: Federal judge about to issue restraining order over National Guard deployment in Chicago...

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 3d

Perry: "I have seen no credible evidence that there is danger of rebellion in the state of Illinois."

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Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 4d

:: Giannis: "Giannis is committed to Milwaukee and committed to this team." www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Giannis Antetokounmpo addresses trade rumor involving New York Knicks, reaffirms commitment to Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed a recent trade report and reaffirmed his desire to win another title, and his commitment to the Bucks on Oct. 8.

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Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 4d

:: Would he be surprised to learn the answer is "no?"

Bill Walsh @tvbillwalsh.bsky.social · 4d

Chicago columnist wonders if a team that:
1. has made the playoffs 7 out of the last 8 seasons
2. lost a one-run Game 7 of the NLCS during their current run
3. had the best regular season record in baseball this year

Will be satisfied after ousting the Cubs. Wow.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 8d

FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to illegal immigrants.

FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'

This is false. Democrats say they are pushing for the inclusion of key health care provisions in the next congressional spending package.

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Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 6d

:: Are we in a recession? Yes — if you live in one of these 22 states.
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Are we in a recession? Yes — if you live in one of these 22 states.

The U.S. economy is very close to falling into a damaging contraction — and many states are already in a recession, according to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 6d

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of her sex trafficking conviction related to recruiting and grooming young girls for Jeffrey Epstein.

Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of sex trafficking conviction

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of her sex trafficking conviction related to recruiting and grooming young girls for Jeffrey Epstein.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 7d

“.. Their new mantra: Just wait until next year.”

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 11d

BREAKING: Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments on Trump’s move to fire the Fed’s Lisa Cook, leaving her in the job for now.

Supreme Court allows the Fed's Lisa Cook to stay in office for now as Trump pushes to fire her

The court agreed to take up Cook's challenge to her firing from the independent Federal Reserve Board and will hear arguments in the case in January.

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Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 12d

:: Goodbye.

Encyclopaedia Britannica @britannica.com · 12d

(solemnly) You've had mail.

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TMJ4 News @tmj4.com · 13d

Business executive Missy Hughes announced her candidacy for Wisconsin governor, joining a growing list of women seeking the Democratic nomination in the 2026 race.

Read more: https://www.tmj4.com/america-votes/im-not-a-politician-wisconsin-executive-missy-hughes-running-for-governor

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TMJ4 News @tmj4.com · 16d

On Friday, Republican manufacturer Bill Berrien announced that he is dropping out of the race for governor.

https://www.tmj4.com/news/state-capitol/republican-manufacturer-bill-berrien-drops-out-of-race-for-governor

Republican manufacturer Bill Berrien drops out of race for governor

On Friday, Republican manufacturer Bill Berrien announced that he is dropping out of the race for governor, after he announced his candidacy in the 2026 race in July.

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Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 16d

:: Bill Berrien has dropped out of the race for Wisconsin governor.

Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 20d

:: Trump backer running for Wisconsin governor followed sexually explicit accounts online www.tmj4.com/america-vote...

Trump backer running for Wisconsin governor followed sexually explicit accounts online

A manufacturer running for governor as a conservative supporter of “family values” and President Donald Trump followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 17d

Many consumers rushed to cancel their Disney+ subscriptions in protest after ABC's decision to suspend "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" last week. Now that Kimmel is back on the air — at least in some parts of the country — they're turning their attention to Nexstar and Sinclair.

Some groups that advertise with Nexstar and Sinclair are pausing their ads

Consumers are not only cancelling their Disney subscriptions, they’re boycotting the companies who advertise with affiliates owned by Nexstar and Sinclair.

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Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 18d

:: That ain't bad.

Brian Steinberg @bristei.bsky.social · 18d

Just in: ABC says last night's broadcast of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' snared an average of 6.26M viewers despite being blacked out in 23% of U.S. TV households...

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Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 19d

:: NEW YORK (AP) - Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.

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Burgess Everett @burgessev.bsky.social · 19d

Schumer says Trump will "own the shutdown" after cancelling meeting

“Trump is running away from the negotiating table before he even gets there. While Americans face rising costs and a Republican healthcare crisis, Trump would rather throw a tantrum than do his job"

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Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 20d

:: Trump backer running for Wisconsin governor followed sexually explicit accounts online www.tmj4.com/america-vote...

Trump backer running for Wisconsin governor followed sexually explicit accounts online

A manufacturer running for governor as a conservative supporter of “family values” and President Donald Trump followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online.

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Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 21d

:: Congrats, @milwaukeebrewers.bsky.social! And cheers!! #thisismycrew

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Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 21d

:: DIVISION CHAMPS, AGAIN!!!

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Steve Chamraz @tmj4steve.com · 22d

:: @milwaukeebrewers.bsky.social magic number is down to 1!

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