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President Trump has named Adam Telle, currently Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, as Acting Secretary of the Army, effective immediately.
September 3, 2026 at 11:15 PM
President Trump has named Adam Telle, currently Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, as Acting Secretary of the Army, effective immediately.
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DR Congo has renewed its pledge to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
DR Congo joins countries pledging embassy move to Jerusalem
DR Congo has renewed its pledge to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
www.aljazeera.com
September 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM
DR Congo has renewed its pledge to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
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A record 163 House candidates running this November support Medicare for All.
For all the Beltway insistence that Medicare for All is politically toxic, an awful lot of politicians seem to have missed the memo.
For all the Beltway insistence that Medicare for All is politically toxic, an awful lot of politicians seem to have missed the memo.
September 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
A record 163 House candidates running this November support Medicare for All.
For all the Beltway insistence that Medicare for All is politically toxic, an awful lot of politicians seem to have missed the memo.
For all the Beltway insistence that Medicare for All is politically toxic, an awful lot of politicians seem to have missed the memo.
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More Palestinians have been killed (1,300) since the so-called ceasefire began in Gaza on 10th October 2025 than Israelis were killed on 7th October 2023 - including ten times as many children (300!) as were killed on 10/7.
This is what a 'ceasefire' looks like for Palestinians.
This is what a 'ceasefire' looks like for Palestinians.
September 4, 2026 at 4:07 AM
More Palestinians have been killed (1,300) since the so-called ceasefire began in Gaza on 10th October 2025 than Israelis were killed on 7th October 2023 - including ten times as many children (300!) as were killed on 10/7.
This is what a 'ceasefire' looks like for Palestinians.
This is what a 'ceasefire' looks like for Palestinians.
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An ICE officer has been indicted on charges that he repeatedly lied to the FBI as it investigated a shooting in Minneapolis that left a Venezuelan man wounded.
ICE agent indicted for lying about Minnesota shooting
politi.co
September 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
An ICE officer has been indicted on charges that he repeatedly lied to the FBI as it investigated a shooting in Minneapolis that left a Venezuelan man wounded.
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Mark Ruffalo defended by over 170 Jewish entertainment figures in open letter after being accused of 'antisemitic tropes'
Mark Ruffalo defended by over 170 Jewish entertainment figures in open letter after being accused of 'antisemitic tropes'
Mark Ruffalo defended by 170 Jewish figures after 'antisemitic tropes'
Actress Hannah Einbinder, who previously defended the actor , led the signatures of Jewish entertainment industry members on an open letter of support for the 58-year-old Marvel actor.
www.dailymail.com
September 4, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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Mark Ruffalo defended by over 170 Jewish entertainment figures in open letter after being accused of 'antisemitic tropes'
Mark Ruffalo defended by over 170 Jewish entertainment figures in open letter after being accused of 'antisemitic tropes'
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Google’s AI Mode is ripping people off, hitting shopper with prices that are an average of 21.6% higher — according to a new study.
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Google's AI Mode Is Ripping Shoppers Off With Vastly Higher Prices, Study Claims
The same products are showing up as 21.6 percent more expensive on average in Google AI Mode compared to traditional search, a study found.
futurism.com
September 3, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Google’s AI Mode is ripping people off, hitting shopper with prices that are an average of 21.6% higher — according to a new study.
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Network GEOINT- The Wildberries warehouse has been attacked for the second time, this time yielding much better results. The facility is likely completely destroyed.
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x.com
August 25, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Network GEOINT- The Wildberries warehouse has been attacked for the second time, this time yielding much better results. The facility is likely completely destroyed.
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Two unvaccinated people die of measles in US state of Pennsylvania https://aje.news/50npze
August 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Two unvaccinated people die of measles in US state of Pennsylvania https://aje.news/50npze
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Palantir has secured a $10 billion Pentagon software deal and a $30 million contract to build ICE’s “ImmigrationOS.” New disclosures show President Trump also traded shares in the company.
August 25, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Palantir has secured a $10 billion Pentagon software deal and a $30 million contract to build ICE’s “ImmigrationOS.” New disclosures show President Trump also traded shares in the company.
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Announcement of tariffs on $20bn worth of US goods follows through on Mark Carney's vow to match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar'
Canada announces 50% retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of US imports as trade war escalates
YouTube video by Guardian News
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August 25, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Announcement of tariffs on $20bn worth of US goods follows through on Mark Carney's vow to match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar'
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The Pentagon has never received a passing grade on a comprehensive financial audit.
One thing is clear: Vast sums are funneled into costly weapon systems that chronically come in over budget.
One thing is clear: Vast sums are funneled into costly weapon systems that chronically come in over budget.
The $1 Trillion Black Box
The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects touted as engineering marvels end up facing years of delays and ballooning costs. ProPublica has launched a series to report on the Pentagon’s spe...
www.propublica.org
August 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The Pentagon has never received a passing grade on a comprehensive financial audit.
One thing is clear: Vast sums are funneled into costly weapon systems that chronically come in over budget.
One thing is clear: Vast sums are funneled into costly weapon systems that chronically come in over budget.
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Breaking News: Dolly Parton, the country singer, songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur known for her outsize persona and prodigious vision and talent that placed her in a class by herself, has died at 80. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...
August 25, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Breaking News: Dolly Parton, the country singer, songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur known for her outsize persona and prodigious vision and talent that placed her in a class by herself, has died at 80. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...
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The new 125,000-acre site will support “thousands” of Starship flights each year, SpaceX said.
SpaceX Announces ‘Biggest Launch Site On Earth’ In Louisiana—Here’s What We Know
The new 125,000-acre site will support “thousands” of Starship flights each year, SpaceX said.
www.forbes.com
August 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The new 125,000-acre site will support “thousands” of Starship flights each year, SpaceX said.
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"Democratic Socialists of America extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Dolly Parton, a hero of the working-class and an inspiration to us all."
August 25, 2026 at 8:59 PM
"Democratic Socialists of America extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Dolly Parton, a hero of the working-class and an inspiration to us all."
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BREAKING: The union of Starbucks workers is officially calling for a boycott of the chain.
@sbworkersunited.org has over 12,000 unionized baristas, and they're calling on customers to stop visiting Starbucks until they get a fair union contract.
@sbworkersunited.org has over 12,000 unionized baristas, and they're calling on customers to stop visiting Starbucks until they get a fair union contract.
August 25, 2026 at 4:28 PM
BREAKING: The union of Starbucks workers is officially calling for a boycott of the chain.
@sbworkersunited.org has over 12,000 unionized baristas, and they're calling on customers to stop visiting Starbucks until they get a fair union contract.
@sbworkersunited.org has over 12,000 unionized baristas, and they're calling on customers to stop visiting Starbucks until they get a fair union contract.
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Palestinian factions including Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Mohammed Dahlan’s Fatah reform faction and Nasser al-Qudwa have agreed to form a joint alliance to contest upcoming legislative elections, Al-Araby TV reported, citing Palestinian sources.
August 20, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Palestinian factions including Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Mohammed Dahlan’s Fatah reform faction and Nasser al-Qudwa have agreed to form a joint alliance to contest upcoming legislative elections, Al-Araby TV reported, citing Palestinian sources.
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"The silver lining in the dark storm cloud of Trump and his detestable regime is that it has exposed the greed, venality, cupidity and corruption of the US’s corporate elite," writes @rbreich.bsky.social.
We are finally witnessing the decline of corporate Democrats | Robert Reich
Americans are backing progressives not because they want socialism, but because they want candidates who will fight for the working class
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2026 at 3:35 PM
"The silver lining in the dark storm cloud of Trump and his detestable regime is that it has exposed the greed, venality, cupidity and corruption of the US’s corporate elite," writes @rbreich.bsky.social.
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NEW: A top official at VoteVets — a billionaire-funded group spending millions in Democratic primaries — has another job: representing a credit-card-industry-backed group fighting legislation aimed at lowering swipe fees for merchants.
August 20, 2026 at 2:32 PM
NEW: A top official at VoteVets — a billionaire-funded group spending millions in Democratic primaries — has another job: representing a credit-card-industry-backed group fighting legislation aimed at lowering swipe fees for merchants.
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Target's profits just doubled, because the company got a massive $1 billion tariff refund.
Ordinary people have yet to see tariff refunds from the government or these corporations.
www.ft.com/content/c555...
Ordinary people have yet to see tariff refunds from the government or these corporations.
www.ft.com/content/c555...
Target profits double after $1bn tariff refund
US retailer reports higher sales as net income boosted by Washington’s tariff return programme
www.ft.com
August 19, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Target's profits just doubled, because the company got a massive $1 billion tariff refund.
Ordinary people have yet to see tariff refunds from the government or these corporations.
www.ft.com/content/c555...
Ordinary people have yet to see tariff refunds from the government or these corporations.
www.ft.com/content/c555...
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Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
How China and Russia could hobble Trump's plans to isolate Iran
Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
www.aljazeera.com
August 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
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Mining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others.
Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia's southwest
Mining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others.
www.aljazeera.com
August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Mining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others.
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A nearly 150-year-old law generally bars federal troops from acting as civilian police. A new Trump Justice Department memo says military personnel can detain people on — or even near — militarized areas along the border.
August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A nearly 150-year-old law generally bars federal troops from acting as civilian police. A new Trump Justice Department memo says military personnel can detain people on — or even near — militarized areas along the border.
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"It’s time for the political establishment to stop telling the American people what they should believe and start listening to what they actually want," writes @sanders.senate.gov.
Why are progressives winning across the United States? It’s not complicated | Bernie Sanders
Poll after poll shows the same thing. The American people know that the current economic system is rigged
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2026 at 12:42 PM
"It’s time for the political establishment to stop telling the American people what they should believe and start listening to what they actually want," writes @sanders.senate.gov.
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The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country's two rival governments.
Can US, Middle Eastern powers unite Libya 15 years after Gaddafi overthrow?
The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country's two rival governments.
www.aljazeera.com
August 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country's two rival governments.