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November 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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November 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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#NewYork ... #YouNeedToKnow
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A Crash Course on NYC's 2026 Ballot Proposals
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November 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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#HeatStorms🥵 and Pregnancy🚼 ... #YouNeedToKnow

www.reuters.com/investigates...
How heat storms threaten pregnant women around the world
As heat waves intensify, a medical researcher realizes “no one is going to be safe” – including herself.
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October 30, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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#Gerrymandering
"While Republicans didn’t yield the gains they hoped from redistricting, the effort was crucial in the small handful of seats they were able to flip."

www.politico.com/news/2026/11...
The blue wave swamped Trump’s redistricting wall
While Republicans didn’t yield the gains they hoped from redistricting, the effort was crucial in the small handful of seats they were able to flip.
www.politico.com
November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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The Most Dangerous Leftover in Your Kitchen
Cooked rice traps moisture, making it a haven for bacteria. That includes Bacillus cereus, which can cause food poisoning. Learn more, plus how to handle cooked rice safely.
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October 29, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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www.npr.org/2026/10/21/n...
Supreme Court upholds pause on Trump's anti-trans prison policy
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration has to continue providing gender-affirming care to inmates in federal prisons as litigation on efforts to change the policy continues.
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October 25, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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#YouNeedToKnow ... #HeatStorms🔥
#ConservationNow🌍

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7 takeaways from our investigation into heat storms and their toll
Meet the heat storm: 7 takeaways from our investigation that gave supersized heat waves a new name and told the story of the biggest one on record.
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October 22, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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#Protein🫘... #YouNeedToKnow

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A Cambridge Researcher Ranked 20 Protein Sources for Nutrition, Cost, and Sustainability. Here’s the Winner
With protein-packed foods everywhere, which sources are actually best for your health, wallet, and the planet? A University of Cambridge researcher ranked 20 popular protein sources, including beef, s...
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October 20, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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With #HighFoodPrices💸 ... #YouNeedToKnow

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Is There a Better Day to Go Grocery Shopping? We Asked Major Chains to Find Out
We consulted major grocery chains to find out if there’s a better day of the week to go grocery shopping. They shared that deliveries vary depending on store location, and weekends tend to be the busi...
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October 20, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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#Texas ... #YouNeedToKnow
catyarn.bsky.social Cathy @catyarn.bsky.social · Sep 22
TEXANS, BEWARE! A FOREIGNER IS TRYING TO STEAL OUR ELECTIONS:
rbreich.bsky.social Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Sep 21
When Elon Musk's groups spent $20M+ on Wisconsin's 2025 Supreme Court race, his involvement backfired and his candidate lost by 10 points.

Now his super PAC has quietly spent $14M+ on key midterm races, including the Texas Senate race.

Would be a shame if people found out.
October 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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#Midterms2026🗳️
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Nine ways the Trump administration could interfere with the midterms
Election officials and experts outline nine potential midterm flashpoints.
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October 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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#Meat

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Which Meat Is Most Likely to Make You Sick? Food Safety Experts Rank 3 Common Categories
Chicken, beef, and pork can all harbor harmful bacteria, but some pose greater risks than others. Food safety experts explain which meats require extra caution and how to handle them safely.
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October 14, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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#Condiments ... #YouNeedToKnow

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5 Condiments You Should Never Use Past The Expiration Date
Learn which condiments are high-risk if kept past their expiration date, along with how long they typically last after opening and key signs of spoilage to look out for.
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October 9, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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#Midterms2026🗳️
#Mail-InBallots📧
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www.npr.org/2026/10/09/n...
Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark
If you're using the U.S. Postal Service to return a ballot close to Election Day, officials recommend getting it postmarked at a post office to avoid getting caught up in mail processing changes.
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October 9, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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#Oil🛢️
#HighGasPrices⛽📈

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The world has nearly burned through its oil stockpile buffer, executives say
The amount of oil in storage that is accessible to the global market is running low, ‌industry executives said at a forum in London this week, making the market more fragile and putting upward pressur...
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October 7, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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October 4, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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#SyntheticKratom

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Ole Miss deaths spotlight concerns over synthetic kratom products
The Virginia Poison Center says it has already received more reports involving kratom and related products in 2026 than it did in all of 2025.
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October 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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With #HighFoodPrices💸 ... #YouNeedToKnow

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My Grandmother’s Money-Saving Trick For Making Produce Last Longer
My grandmother’s trick for making produce last longer uses paper towels in crisper drawers to absorb moisture so fruits and vegetables don’t spoil.
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October 3, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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It’s Not Just What You Eat — When You Eat May Matter for Longevity, Too
Could the time you eat breakfast affect how long you live? A new study found that people who ate their first meal later in the day had a higher risk of death from any cause, including cardiovascular d...
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October 3, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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#AI
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EXCLUSIVE: Anthropic's IPO prospectus shows sweeping AI vision, surging costs
Anthropic is making a massive bet that AI will transform the global economy more profoundly than ​industrialization, electricity and the internet, according to its IPO prospectus seen by Reuters. But ...
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September 29, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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#AI
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EXCLUSIVE: AI researchers warn companies rushing self-improving systems despite safety risks
Current and former OpenAI and Google DeepMind researchers warn companies are doing too little to protect the ​world against the potentially disastrous fallout of building self-improving AI systems tha...
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September 29, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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This Is the Healthiest Vegetable According to the CDC — Here’s How to Use It
Watercress is a peppery leafy green that contains a wide range of nutrients including vitamins K and A. Here’s how to buy the nutrient-dense vegetable and enjoy it in salads, soups, stir-fries, and be...
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September 29, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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#Cinnamon

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There’s a Good Chance You’re Not Using ‘True Cinnamon’ — Here’s How to Tell
True cinnamon, also known as Ceylon cinnamon, is prized for its delicate flavor and subtle citrus notes. It is often mistaken for Cassia cinnamon, which can lead to spice fraud — here’s how it differs...
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September 26, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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7 Things You Shouldn’t Keep In Your Kitchen Cabinets
Discover what items you should avoid storing in your kitchen cabinets, and find practical alternatives for storing them effectively.
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September 25, 2026 at 7:57 PM