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US President Donald Trump's administration is ending most, if not all, remaining US aid for Afghanistan and Yemen, aid sources said, in what the UN World Food Programme said could be ‘a death sentence’ for millions reut.rs/3GdOsa0
Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk, aid sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is ending most, if not all, remaining U.S. aid for Afghanistan and Yemen, aid sources said on Monday, in what the U.N. World Food Programme said could be "a death sentence" for millions.
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April 8, 2025 at 3:37 AM
US President Donald Trump's administration is ending most, if not all, remaining US aid for Afghanistan and Yemen, aid sources said, in what the UN World Food Programme said could be ‘a death sentence’ for millions reut.rs/3GdOsa0
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It won't stop at Mahmoud Khalil.
The Trump administration is sending a message: If you dissent, you will be punished.
The Trump administration is sending a message: If you dissent, you will be punished.
Opinion | Our client Mahmoud Khalil is just the first victim of Trump’s unconstitutional crackdown
His case represents a clear attempt by the Trump administration to silence dissent, intimidate our universities and attack our freedom.
www.msnbc.com
April 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
It won't stop at Mahmoud Khalil.
The Trump administration is sending a message: If you dissent, you will be punished.
The Trump administration is sending a message: If you dissent, you will be punished.
Re: ghibli studio. I don’t think we should litigate and make styles of art exclusive to one person or one studio. Art has always been derived and inspired from others. This is a dangerous precedent.
March 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Re: ghibli studio. I don’t think we should litigate and make styles of art exclusive to one person or one studio. Art has always been derived and inspired from others. This is a dangerous precedent.
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Presidents usually do all they can to avoid recessions, so much so that they avoid even saying the word. But President Trump and his advisers have offered a very different message. Yes, a recession is possible, they have said. Maybe one wouldn’t even be that bad. Many economists disagree.
Trump Says a Recession Might Be Worth the Cost. Economists Disagree.
President Trump and his advisers say his policies may cause short-term pain but will produce big gains over time. Many economists are skeptical of those arguments.
www.nytimes.com
March 19, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Presidents usually do all they can to avoid recessions, so much so that they avoid even saying the word. But President Trump and his advisers have offered a very different message. Yes, a recession is possible, they have said. Maybe one wouldn’t even be that bad. Many economists disagree.
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The eventual fate of the GOP
Budapest today. People are demanding that PM Orban resign.
March 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The eventual fate of the GOP
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More than 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members were deported from the US to El Salvador’s mega-prison after Donald Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to rapidly deport them bypassing immigration courts reut.rs/3DySnO5
Alleged Venezuelan gang members deported by US arrive in El Salvador
Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to rapidly deport alleged members of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization. A federal judge blocked the law's application a day later.
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March 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
More than 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members were deported from the US to El Salvador’s mega-prison after Donald Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to rapidly deport them bypassing immigration courts reut.rs/3DySnO5
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A kidney transplant specialist and professor at Brown University’s medical school has been deported from the U.S., even though she had a valid visa and a court order temporarily blocking her expulsion, according to her lawyer and court papers.
Brown University Surgeon and Professor Are Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and Brown University professor who had a valid visa, was expelled in apparent defiance of a court order.
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A kidney transplant specialist and professor at Brown University’s medical school has been deported from the U.S., even though she had a valid visa and a court order temporarily blocking her expulsion, according to her lawyer and court papers.
The thing is it’s actually rude that DOECHII is this beautiful AND talented AND stylish.
March 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
The thing is it’s actually rude that DOECHII is this beautiful AND talented AND stylish.
Grimes went to the 2025 inauguration. Stop using her music in TikTok. Shes complicit
March 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Grimes went to the 2025 inauguration. Stop using her music in TikTok. Shes complicit
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'Homeless court': Prosecutors and judges hope an effort in Kentucky to avoid punishment and get help for people charged with urban camping could serve as a US-wide model reut.rs/4bD8lmF
As Kentucky makes urban camping a crime, 'homeless court' seeks to avoid punishment
Prosecutors and judges at Louisville's Jefferson County District Court hope their unlawful-camping docket can serve as a model for getting defendants into shelter, affordable housing, or substance-abuse treatment rather than jail.
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March 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
'Homeless court': Prosecutors and judges hope an effort in Kentucky to avoid punishment and get help for people charged with urban camping could serve as a US-wide model reut.rs/4bD8lmF
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Amazing rally for International Women’s Day in West Hartford, with hundreds loud & strong & ready to fight, because women’s rights are human rights.
March 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Amazing rally for International Women’s Day in West Hartford, with hundreds loud & strong & ready to fight, because women’s rights are human rights.
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Losing that hour of sleep is brutal.
Think about what an hour of rest means to us.
Now imagine how a 32-hour work week could positively impact the working class.
Working class Americans from all backgrounds deserve more rest and time with their families.
Think about what an hour of rest means to us.
Now imagine how a 32-hour work week could positively impact the working class.
Working class Americans from all backgrounds deserve more rest and time with their families.
March 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Losing that hour of sleep is brutal.
Think about what an hour of rest means to us.
Now imagine how a 32-hour work week could positively impact the working class.
Working class Americans from all backgrounds deserve more rest and time with their families.
Think about what an hour of rest means to us.
Now imagine how a 32-hour work week could positively impact the working class.
Working class Americans from all backgrounds deserve more rest and time with their families.
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Funniest moment last night was Trump telling farmers to “have fun” after announcing a new round of tariffs that will be absolutely hose them.
March 6, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Funniest moment last night was Trump telling farmers to “have fun” after announcing a new round of tariffs that will be absolutely hose them.
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The layoffs come after 200 Sesame Workshop employees announced they want to form a union.
Sesame Workshop will 'downsize significantly' with layoffs, CEO says
The layoffs come after 200 Sesame Workshop employees announced they want to form a union.
www.npr.org
March 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The layoffs come after 200 Sesame Workshop employees announced they want to form a union.
@jdvance it’s incredible how much of a smarmy fucking loser you are. And the saddest thing is I think you know it
March 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
@jdvance it’s incredible how much of a smarmy fucking loser you are. And the saddest thing is I think you know it
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Sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China went into effect just after midnight on Tuesday, raising U.S. tariffs to levels not seen in decades and rattling foreign governments and businesses that depend on international trade.
Follow live updates.
Follow live updates.
U.S. Imposes Steep Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China: Live Updates
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China went into effect just after midnight on Tuesday, raising U.S. tariffs to levels not seen in decades and rattling foreign governments and businesses that depend on international trade.
Follow live updates.
Follow live updates.
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Breaking News: Sweeping U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China went into effect. Shortly after, China announced retaliatory measures on U.S. food imports.
Follow live updates.
Follow live updates.
China Retaliates After Trump Announces Steep Tariffs: Live Updates
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Breaking News: Sweeping U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China went into effect. Shortly after, China announced retaliatory measures on U.S. food imports.
Follow live updates.
Follow live updates.
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NEW: One million children will go untreated for severe malnutrition, up to 166,000 people will die from malaria and 200,000 more children will be paralyzed by polio over the next decade, internal memos estimated.
The USAID programs were cut anyway.
By Brett Murphy and @annamaria.bsky.social
The USAID programs were cut anyway.
By Brett Murphy and @annamaria.bsky.social
Internal Memos: Senior USAID Leaders Warned Trump Appointees of Hundreds of Thousands of Deaths From Closing Agency
One million children will go untreated for severe malnutrition, up to 166,000 people will die from malaria and 200,000 more children will be paralyzed by polio over the next decade, the memos estimate...
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March 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
NEW: One million children will go untreated for severe malnutrition, up to 166,000 people will die from malaria and 200,000 more children will be paralyzed by polio over the next decade, internal memos estimated.
The USAID programs were cut anyway.
By Brett Murphy and @annamaria.bsky.social
The USAID programs were cut anyway.
By Brett Murphy and @annamaria.bsky.social
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The top spokesperson at HHS has abruptly quit over RFK Jr.'s management of the agency amid a growing measles outbreak.
Top HHS spokesperson quits after clashing with RFK Jr.
Thomas Corry resigned over disagreements with the HHS secretary and his approach to the measles outbreak.
www.politico.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The top spokesperson at HHS has abruptly quit over RFK Jr.'s management of the agency amid a growing measles outbreak.
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The National Weather Service warned of increased fire danger in the region due to a combination of critically dry fuels and very low relative humidity.
Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions
The National Weather Service warned of increased fire danger in the region due to a combination of critically dry fuels and very low relative humidity.
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March 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The National Weather Service warned of increased fire danger in the region due to a combination of critically dry fuels and very low relative humidity.
I legitimately don’t understand why everything is so fucking difficult with people
March 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I legitimately don’t understand why everything is so fucking difficult with people
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Marco Rubio can be best be described as a limp dick.
March 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Marco Rubio can be best be described as a limp dick.
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aint no way we cut medicaid and housing assistance so jeff bezos could buy this shirt
February 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
aint no way we cut medicaid and housing assistance so jeff bezos could buy this shirt
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Even though Trump has exempted DOGE from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by placing it under the Presidential Records Act, its records are shielded from public disclosure until at least 2034.
February 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Even though Trump has exempted DOGE from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by placing it under the Presidential Records Act, its records are shielded from public disclosure until at least 2034.
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The New York attorney general’s office announced that DoorDash will pay $16.8 million to workers for pocketing their tips.
The money will be spread among as many as 63,000 workers, and though many will receive amounts in the low thousands, some will receive as much as $14,000.
The money will be spread among as many as 63,000 workers, and though many will receive amounts in the low thousands, some will receive as much as $14,000.
DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips
The payments, part of a settlement with the New York attorney general’s office, will return as much as $14,000 to some workers.
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The New York attorney general’s office announced that DoorDash will pay $16.8 million to workers for pocketing their tips.
The money will be spread among as many as 63,000 workers, and though many will receive amounts in the low thousands, some will receive as much as $14,000.
The money will be spread among as many as 63,000 workers, and though many will receive amounts in the low thousands, some will receive as much as $14,000.