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Exclusive: Wild form of polio found in German sewage sample, health institute says The wild form of virus behind polio has been detected in wastewater sampling in Germany, the nation's main public health body told Reuters on Wednesday, in a setback for efforts to rid the world of the deadly disease.

Exclusive: Wild form of polio found in German sewage sample, health institute says reut.rs/47OVa0n

Why the middle class is disappearing in Massachusetts The middle class in Massachusetts is being hollowed out. Driving the squeeze is a stratospheric rise in inequality.

Being middle class once granted financial security, even a measure of comfort. The ability to buy a house. Enough left over to take an occasional vacation, maybe help their kids with college. But those days are gone.

Today, the middle class is being hollowed out.

New Epstein emails appear to reveal more Trump ties Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released several emails from the estate of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein that refer to President Trump.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released several emails from the estate of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein that refer to President Trump. n.pr/4p7hqKa

Australian spy chief warns Chinese hackers are 'probing' critical networks for espionage and sabotage | TechCrunch Australia's intelligence chief warned that Chinese hackers are trying to break into its networks, sometimes successfully, to "pre-position" for sabotage ahead of an anticipated invasion of Taiwan.

Australia's intelligence chief warned that Chinese hackers are trying to break into its networks, sometimes successfully, to "pre-position" for sabotage ahead of an anticipated invasion of Taiwan.

Iceland deems possible Atlantic current collapse a security risk Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat, enabling its government to strategize for worst-case scenarios, the country's climate minister told Reuters.

Iceland deems possible Atlantic current collapse a security risk reut.rs/4p41Kai

President Donald Trump told Fox News in an interview that the United States doesn't have talented workers to fill jobs needed domestically, defending the H1-B skilled worker visa program. https://cnn.it/4hUhfzj

TotalEnergies agrees renewable power deal with Google for Ohio data centres Oil major TotalEnergies has agreed a 15-year power purchase deal to supply Alphabet's Google with 1.5 terawatt hours of renewable electricity from its Montpelier solar farm in Ohio, the French company said on Wednesday.

TotalEnergies agrees renewable power deal with Google for Ohio data centres reut.rs/499i70J

3 Bob Ross Paintings Sell for $600,000 to Support Public Broadcasters The landscapes by the television host were sold as part of a campaign to help public television stations weather federal funding cuts.

Three Bob Ross paintings sold at auction in Los Angeles for over $600,000, the first of 30 canvases by the artist and television host to be sold as part of a campaign to help public broadcasters across the U.S. weather federal funding cuts.

Josh Johnson Isn’t Sold on Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Plan “This seems like a bad idea. And if Black people could get loans, I’d be worried,” Johnson said on “The Daily Show.”

Here’s a look at some of the highlights worth watching from late-night TV.

Some bonds are forged in battle. Others are written in destiny. 💍

Gambit and Rogue are tying the knot—a duo defined by danger, devotion, and unstoppable chemistry. When love meets power, the world takes notice.

#MarvelRivals

One CEO called the idea a “disgusting insult” and “economic genocide against the Gen Z generation.” 👀

@newsweek.com $XHB
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Tapper: You sell trump kneepads—

Newsom: Signature series. Sold out at the moment. Because people have sold out and because universities have been selling out, because law firms have been selling out, because corporate leaders have been selling out, people are selling out this country.

Reporter: Dr Oz said that—

Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.

> @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social

The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.

The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.

People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.

And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.

Ryan Moulton @moultano Oil is the most Lovecraftian thing that actually exists. You're telling me that there's a black ichor under the earth, made from the ancient dead, whose burning can realize all the dreams of man but only at the price of slowly returning the earth to its primordial state?

Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey voters want 'leadership' in face of Trump's challenges Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, says voters chose her to lead and address affordability at a time when many New Jersey residents feel challenged by the Trump administration.

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, says voters chose her to lead and address affordability at a time when many New Jersey residents feel challenged by the Trump administration.

Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"

Super toxic. I love it. One of my favorite bosses lol. I hear him saying it in the back of my head sometimes when I mess up totally unrelated things.

Is this the "sloppy" guy? Lol

Americans are finally starting to receive their SNAP benefits.

Trump is rushing to the Supreme Court to try to ensure those people starve.

Sherrill: As the president is backing away from this ideal, cutting snap, ripping away health care terminating gateway, we here in New Jersey are bound to fight for a different future for our children. Governors have never mattered more.

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RETURN OF THE WOKE!

As you know, he’s been extremely busy.

I was just using this for Suikoden, growlanser, and Xenosaga titles. 2025 and still more obssessed with my ps2 games.

Remember it? I still use it for retro games

“.. There were no counties or cities (as of writing) that moved right relative to four years ago. On average, they instead moved 13 points to the left.”

@pbump.com #Virginia
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Job openings have dropped to their lowest level since February 2021, according to Indeed.

Retailers are raising prices to meet tariffs. Amazon is hiking more than others Prices on Amazon, Walmart and Target have all increased this year as retailers grapple with higher costs due to tariffs.

Amazon is quietly raising prices much more than its competition.

While many companies are raising prices and blaming tariffs, Amazon prices have skyrocketed by an average of 12.8% this year.

Their biggest competitors, Walmart and Target, have raised prices about 5%.

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