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Secret systems used by Israel in mass killings of Gaza civilians revealed in new film — Guardian US
Testimony from Israeli military insiders involved in surveillance and remote killings features in documentary produced by the Guardian
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September 10, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here’s what to expect Thursday — NPR
President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, setting high expectations for the convention's final night.
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September 10, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Every city should do this.

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How San Francisco sends less trash to the landfill than any other major U.S. city
San Francisco diverts more waste from landfills than any major city and it hopes to achieve zero waste by 2020. Here's a look at what makes the city's waste management system so successful.
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September 10, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Belgian farmer hasn’t irrigated his crops in 26 years: How Diederik Steyaert’s soil holds water even during dry weather
Belgian farmer Diederik Steyaert says he has not irrigated his crops in 26 years. His unusual soil-management methods, including avoiding ploughing, adding decomposed grass and allowing natural vegeta...
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September 4, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Trump’s Neocolonialism Will Backfire — The New Yorker
The President is touting his big Venezuelan oil deal, but his interventions abroad are stirring anger and having unintended consequences.
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September 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Trump discloses over 1,000 new stock trades as Democrats highlight his profitable oil sector holdings
President Trump made over 1,000 equity trades in June, according to a newly released ethics disclosure, shrugging off political pressure over stock trading profits as the midterm elections approach.
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August 27, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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Saluting a Matriarch—25 Years After “Nickel and Dimed” — The Nation
Barbara Ehrenreich’s thesis has become even more resonant since the book’s 2001 release.
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August 11, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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We should smile at our dogs - a new scientific study reveals why — BBC News
Scientists have worked out what is going on inside a dog's brain when it sees a human smiling or scowling.
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August 11, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Not your imagination: from backpacks to food, consumer goods are getting worse — Guardian US
Is it possible to avoid the continuing decline in quality of consumer products brought on by corporate greed?
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August 11, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Talarico Explains Infamous 'Powell Memo' to Texas Voters, Making Right-Wing 'Master Plan' a Campaign Issue | Common Dreams
State Rep. James Talarico is exposing the 50-year-old master plan that has left working Americans struggling to afford the basics. Are we okay with billionaires hoarding wealth while 1 in 5 Texas chil...
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August 6, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Rallying in Michigan, Sanders Says Primary Race Is Between Abdul El-Sayed 'and the Billionaire Class' | Common Dreams
In Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Bernie Sanders and AOC, fights against big money and powerful interests. Will the people's voices be heard over billionaire-funded su...
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July 20, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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Gov. Stitt’s comments on food insecurity raises concerns
An article is making national headlines after Governor Kevin Stitt made comments related to food insecurity. Now, Oklahoma organizations say his comments raise concerns about his understanding of hung...
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July 20, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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House defeats bid to end military aid to Israel as over 100 Democrats vote for it — Guardian US
Backing by 103 Democrats underscores how sentiment in party towards Israel and Netanyahu government has soured
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July 15, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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The Human Cost of DOGE’s War on U.S.A.I.D. — The New Yorker
Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the “public man-made death” that they’ve caused.
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July 12, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Workers keep leaving the US labor force. Experts can't agree why — USA TODAY
Over the last year, about 1 million workers have thrown in the towel. In June alone, 720,000 people left the workforce. Here are some reasons why.
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July 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401(k). It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk. — ProPublica
Financial firms want a bigger piece of the $10 trillion in America’s 401(k) plans, and the Trump administration is planning a regulatory rollback to encourage less-regulated — and often riskier — inve...
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July 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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The Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energy — NPR
The new round of bombing in the Middle East has underscored the precarity of relying on fossil fuels. The war is speeding up the global transition to EVs, solar, and batteries, experts say.
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July 9, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Trump hijacked US’s 250 anniversary to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’, congressional report says — Guardian US
House Democratic subcommittee report outlines web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes
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July 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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WTF Is Happening at CBS and '60 Minutes'? — Rolling Stone
Longtime correspondent Scott Pelley was fired from the gold-standard program on Tuesday, in the latest sign of chaos at the iconic show
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June 3, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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The Terrifying New Wave of Republican Candidates on the Ballot This Year — Rolling Stone
Ken Paxton is just one of several problematic right-wing candidates gaining traction this summer
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May 30, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress — NPR
Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elected officials to prioritize party loyalty.
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May 30, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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‘This isn’t freedom’: anger, anxiety and tears as Iran’s internet flickers back — Guardian US
After 88 days of near-total blackout, first reactions to the return of partial connectivity were not celebratory
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May 28, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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These people and the people who support them.
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US justice department ‘forever’ bars IRS from auditing Trump’s past tax returns — Guardian US
Addendum quietly slipped into widely criticized agreement creating a $1.7bn fund to compensate president’s allies
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May 19, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Honestly, these people.
Anyone not outraged by this should have their mental health evaluated.

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Blanche doesn't rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fund — The Associated Press
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has not ruled out the possibility of compensating individuals involved in violence during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot from a new $1.776 billion fund.
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May 19, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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How a New Israeli Policy Cuts Off Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

Months into the ceasefire, Israeli officials barred thirty-seven international N.G.O.s. A Doctors Without Borders clinic is carrying on without antibiotics, or even chairs for patients.

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May 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM