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Taylor Swift has officially lost the damn plot
September 25, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Taylor Swift has officially lost the damn plot
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Rose was a union gal, bless her. She was instrumental in getting NPR to hire me full-time, after years of them trying not to.
You didn’t hear her voice, but you did.
This sucks a lot. She made NPR so much better.
www.npr.org/2026/09/18/n...
You didn’t hear her voice, but you did.
This sucks a lot. She made NPR so much better.
www.npr.org/2026/09/18/n...
Editor Rose Friedman, who helped shape NPR's cultural coverage, dies at 38
Friedman was in her early 20s when she landed her first position as an editorial assistant at NPR. She became an editor and reporter, and a co-creator of the annual Books We Love reading guide.
www.npr.org
September 19, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Rose was a union gal, bless her. She was instrumental in getting NPR to hire me full-time, after years of them trying not to.
You didn’t hear her voice, but you did.
This sucks a lot. She made NPR so much better.
www.npr.org/2026/09/18/n...
You didn’t hear her voice, but you did.
This sucks a lot. She made NPR so much better.
www.npr.org/2026/09/18/n...
So it’s no problem to give literally every US citizen $5k for “reasons”, but reducing crippling debt of a small portion of the population by $10k is a bridge too far? Nice double standard #GOP
September 11, 2026 at 2:27 PM
So it’s no problem to give literally every US citizen $5k for “reasons”, but reducing crippling debt of a small portion of the population by $10k is a bridge too far? Nice double standard #GOP
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PabloReports: What do you make of Trump saying Americans who oppose data centers are backwards and poor?
AOC: I mean, how about we put one in Mar-a-Lago? I love that. Let’s put a data center at Mar-a-Lago, and we’ll see how backwards and poor he is in response to that.
AOC: I mean, how about we put one in Mar-a-Lago? I love that. Let’s put a data center at Mar-a-Lago, and we’ll see how backwards and poor he is in response to that.
August 31, 2026 at 11:06 PM
PabloReports: What do you make of Trump saying Americans who oppose data centers are backwards and poor?
AOC: I mean, how about we put one in Mar-a-Lago? I love that. Let’s put a data center at Mar-a-Lago, and we’ll see how backwards and poor he is in response to that.
AOC: I mean, how about we put one in Mar-a-Lago? I love that. Let’s put a data center at Mar-a-Lago, and we’ll see how backwards and poor he is in response to that.
An “ALPR” sounds a lot less intrusive than “High Resolution Surveillance Camera with Text, object, and facial recognition.”
#fluckflock #flock
#fluckflock #flock
August 15, 2026 at 3:55 AM
An “ALPR” sounds a lot less intrusive than “High Resolution Surveillance Camera with Text, object, and facial recognition.”
#fluckflock #flock
#fluckflock #flock
Trump is the Temu of Presidents.
August 14, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Trump is the Temu of Presidents.
Trust in government is at an all time low. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Not standard’ for Taylor Farms to ask White House to delay cyclospora recall, ex-FDA head says
Scott Gottlieb responds to report that company contacted the White House seeking to delay a recall announcement
www.theguardian.com
July 27, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Trust in government is at an all time low. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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I don't see a problem here.
July 18, 2026 at 10:38 AM
I don't see a problem here.
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
The author of this piece should probably take a few deep breaths, step back, and honestly think of WHY there are so many people “suffering” from “TDS”. Hint: It’s not the “legacy media”.
The author of this piece should probably take a few deep breaths, step back, and honestly think of WHY there are so many people “suffering” from “TDS”. Hint: It’s not the “legacy media”.
Trump Derangement Syndrome is making dating impossible | Opinion
Political polarization catalyzed by Trump Derangement Syndrome isn't just affecting my dating life, it's dividing America.
www.usatoday.com
July 18, 2026 at 5:01 PM
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
The author of this piece should probably take a few deep breaths, step back, and honestly think of WHY there are so many people “suffering” from “TDS”. Hint: It’s not the “legacy media”.
The author of this piece should probably take a few deep breaths, step back, and honestly think of WHY there are so many people “suffering” from “TDS”. Hint: It’s not the “legacy media”.
Trump better bring the receipts for his election fraud claims, I’m getting really tired of the rhetoric with nothing to back it up. It’s been 6 years FFS!
July 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Trump better bring the receipts for his election fraud claims, I’m getting really tired of the rhetoric with nothing to back it up. It’s been 6 years FFS!
www.politico.com/news/2026/07...
A lot of “I didn’t think the leopards would eat my face!” energy in this article. #lepfp
A lot of “I didn’t think the leopards would eat my face!” energy in this article. #lepfp
Texas Hispanics swung hard to Trump. A new poll shows they’re furious at his deportations.
A new survey of Hispanic business owners in Texas shows Democratic nominee James Talarico dominating.
www.politico.com
July 15, 2026 at 9:23 PM
www.politico.com/news/2026/07...
A lot of “I didn’t think the leopards would eat my face!” energy in this article. #lepfp
A lot of “I didn’t think the leopards would eat my face!” energy in this article. #lepfp
I wonder how Lindsey Graham viewed himself. Did he feel like he was on the right side of history and fighting the good fight? Or was he just addicted to fame, money, and power. Did he have any regrets in his last moments? I’ve been thinking about this a lot.
July 14, 2026 at 3:08 AM
I wonder how Lindsey Graham viewed himself. Did he feel like he was on the right side of history and fighting the good fight? Or was he just addicted to fame, money, and power. Did he have any regrets in his last moments? I’ve been thinking about this a lot.
Was it worth it?
July 13, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Was it worth it?
How is the US going to handle all of Donald Trump’s “improvements” after he is out of office?
July 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
How is the US going to handle all of Donald Trump’s “improvements” after he is out of office?
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Three egg producer companies will donate 53 million eggs as part of a deal to settle allegations that they worked together to inflate prices.
The Justice Department reached settlements with Cal-Maine Foods, Versova Holdings and Hickman’s Egg Ranch.
The Justice Department reached settlements with Cal-Maine Foods, Versova Holdings and Hickman’s Egg Ranch.
Companies will donate 53 million eggs to settle price inflation allegations
The Justice Department has reached proposed settlement agreements with three egg producers after an investigation into price inflation.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Three egg producer companies will donate 53 million eggs as part of a deal to settle allegations that they worked together to inflate prices.
The Justice Department reached settlements with Cal-Maine Foods, Versova Holdings and Hickman’s Egg Ranch.
The Justice Department reached settlements with Cal-Maine Foods, Versova Holdings and Hickman’s Egg Ranch.
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A viewer captures the moments leading up to the highway police chase involving a stolen Sacramento PD vehicle. Full coverage: https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-police-chase-freeway-highway-99/71640560
June 20, 2026 at 3:49 AM
A viewer captures the moments leading up to the highway police chase involving a stolen Sacramento PD vehicle. Full coverage: https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-police-chase-freeway-highway-99/71640560
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The action was taken during the board’s June 8 meeting, and the ban will go into effect for the 2026-27 school year.
Modesto City Schools officially passes full-day cell phone ban
The action was taken during the board’s June 8 meeting, and the ban will go into effect for the 2026-27 school year.
bit.ly
June 18, 2026 at 10:40 PM
The action was taken during the board’s June 8 meeting, and the ban will go into effect for the 2026-27 school year.
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The Obama Presidential Center is finally opening!
Tune in today on Obama.org starting at 11am CT as Michelle and I share what this moment means to us and celebrate with friends, family, and members of the community in Chicago.
Tune in today on Obama.org starting at 11am CT as Michelle and I share what this moment means to us and celebrate with friends, family, and members of the community in Chicago.
June 18, 2026 at 11:49 AM
The Obama Presidential Center is finally opening!
Tune in today on Obama.org starting at 11am CT as Michelle and I share what this moment means to us and celebrate with friends, family, and members of the community in Chicago.
Tune in today on Obama.org starting at 11am CT as Michelle and I share what this moment means to us and celebrate with friends, family, and members of the community in Chicago.
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My office is demanding the Trump Administration release any and all records on the Trump DOJ’s politically motivated, baseless fishing expedition.
The American people deserve to know who ordered this abuse of power and how far it goes.
The American people deserve to know who ordered this abuse of power and how far it goes.
June 16, 2026 at 12:47 AM
My office is demanding the Trump Administration release any and all records on the Trump DOJ’s politically motivated, baseless fishing expedition.
The American people deserve to know who ordered this abuse of power and how far it goes.
The American people deserve to know who ordered this abuse of power and how far it goes.
My blue state has endured significant political lawfare, can it apply for compensation? Asking for a friend.
#slushfund #lawfare
#slushfund #lawfare
May 20, 2026 at 11:22 PM
My blue state has endured significant political lawfare, can it apply for compensation? Asking for a friend.
#slushfund #lawfare
#slushfund #lawfare
www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...
Seems like there are quite a few blue voters and even blue states that can apply for this.
#cronyism #blatantcorruption #usa
Seems like there are quite a few blue voters and even blue states that can apply for this.
#cronyism #blatantcorruption #usa
Justice Department Announces Anti-Weaponization Fund
The U.S. Department of Justice today announced that as a part of the settlement agreement in President Donald J. Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, the Attorney General established “The Anti-Weaponiza...
www.justice.gov
May 19, 2026 at 9:48 PM
www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...
Seems like there are quite a few blue voters and even blue states that can apply for this.
#cronyism #blatantcorruption #usa
Seems like there are quite a few blue voters and even blue states that can apply for this.
#cronyism #blatantcorruption #usa
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“Traffic safety is something we all play a role in, and these numbers serve as a reminder that the choices we make behind the wheel matter,” said the Modesto Police Department.
Modesto’s red light cameras rack up over $120K in fines since April launch
“Traffic safety is something we all play a role in, and these numbers serve as a reminder that the choices we make behind the wheel matter,” said the Modesto Police Department.
bit.ly
May 12, 2026 at 10:50 PM
“Traffic safety is something we all play a role in, and these numbers serve as a reminder that the choices we make behind the wheel matter,” said the Modesto Police Department.
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Wow. So voters approve redistricting in Virginia which would help Democrats and court strikes it down. But legislators in multiple states erase Black voting districts across the country and that’s okay with courts? Is this really Democracy? https://loom.ly/qZwDzyQ
Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats’ counter to Trump, GOP — NPR
Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.
apple.news
May 8, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Wow. So voters approve redistricting in Virginia which would help Democrats and court strikes it down. But legislators in multiple states erase Black voting districts across the country and that’s okay with courts? Is this really Democracy? https://loom.ly/qZwDzyQ