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USDA’s $1B in cuts leaves farmers and schools bracing for impact The eliminated programs helped schools and food banks buy fresh food from local farmers and ranchers.

The Trump administration last week moved to cut more than $1 billion in programs that helped schools and food banks buy fresh food and meat, leaving farmers and educators across the country worried about wide-ranging impacts.

"This is getting ridiculous": Governor Stitt calls out Superintendent Walters, says enough is enough Governor Kevin Stitt said on Wednesday he’s had enough of the political drama surrounding Superintendent Ryan Walters, especially his proposed rule counting undocumented students.

This is actually potentially an interesting signal

West Texas measles outbreak grows to 58 cases, including some people who said they were vaccinated | CNN The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in West Texas has grown to 58, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in West Texas has grown to 58, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

The long rumored trade possibility finally happened. #Warriors

Had a blast today at the Polar Plunge for @specialolympics Delaware

And there it is folks... I have joined our incredible
@CoastLife_TV team, I will be hosting alongside the immensely talented Leah Rizzo. I will still be on
@coasttvnews every weekday as well, so you can now see me at 4, 5, and 6!

POLAR PLUNGE: Hey guys, I will be jumping into the ocean this weekend to raise money for Special Olympics Delaware. It's a great organization and if you want to donate I have a link here. If enough of you donate I will post the video of me looking horrifically cold.

www.classy.org/fundraiser/6...

Or… that 170 million Americans don't trust the US government and or US businesses anymore than they trust China and they really like Tiktok.

Live updates: Hamas hands over three hostages as Gaza truce begins | CNN A long-awaited ceasefire has started in Gaza following a three-hour delay, bringing respite to the besieged enclave after a bloody 15 months. Follow for live updates.

Hamas has handed over three hostages held since October 7, 2023, to the Red Cross in Gaza. They will soon be taken back to Israel. Follow live updates: cnn.it/40FCzll

a statue of liberty sits on a sandy beach ALT: a statue of liberty sits on a sandy beach

TikTok rn

My Bluesky is an official sanctuary city for TikTok refugees. You are welcome here. 🥰

Good inspiration

Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing for secretary of defense: Live updates | CNN Politics President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks will appear before Senate committees this week as the confirmation process kicks off. Pete Hegseth, Pam Bondi and Marco Rubio among other selections will b...

GOP Sen. Joni Ernst says she will support Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, greatly increasing the likelihood that Donald Trump's nominee will be confirmed.

The Basketball Is Really Good Right Now | Defector On Monday night, I booted up League Pass to watch the end of Pistons-Knicks, and I was treated to a spectacular finish, with Malik Beasley hitting huge threes and talking wild shit while Cade Cunningh...

YES. The NBA is SUPER compelling right now, there are a remarkable number of good or great teams playing in often distinct styles and there are good games almost every night. Who cares about ratings.

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Opinion | I’m a Federal Employee. This Is What We Need Most in the Trump Era. (Gift Article) Practical support matters more than encouragement.

Gift article “One reason many federal employees are thinking of leaving government — often after decades of serving our country, under Republican and Democratic presidents — is that we’re afraid.” Stacey Young is a lawyer in the civil rights division of the DOJ

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/o...

I don't really buy this as I watch most things with subtitles

Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about commitment to his agenda At least some of these nonpolitical employees have begun packing up their belongings since being asked about their loyalty to President-elect Trump, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matt...

Interesting times. apnews.com/article/trum...

Jessica: Even Elon Musk heard from a fire command that this wasn't about a lack of preparedness. This was because it's unprecedented. You have 100 mile per hour winds, so much so the choppers couldn't fly for 27 hours.. you can’t blame them for this

Over 60 German universities quit social media platform X Platform accused of failing to uphold values of diversity, freedom, and scholarship - Anadolu Ajansı

Over 60 German universities quit social media platform X.

Platform accused of failing to uphold values of diversity, freedom, and scholarship.

The sun sets over homes destroyed in a fire, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. Palm trees and debris are in an orange and red haze. Photo by Kyle Grillot for The New York Times

Days after a devastating wildfire, residents of Pacific Palisades have started sifting through the ruins, and their memories. “You can’t explain this to somebody unless they see it.” nyti.ms/42a0hac

Let me know if anyone in corporate media asks Jim Jordan about how his star witness in the Biden impeachment inquiry just got 6 years in prison for making it all up.

That’s the trillion dollar question

Kris Kringle in front of a Delaware judge as part of Miracle on 34th Street reenactment It was the trial of the century, answering a question for the ages: Is Santa Claus real or not? On Dec. 10, in a Georgetown courtroom, kids, fans and skeptics

My favorite story of the year. www.coasttv.com/news/santa-o...

Christmas dinner bout to be Fire

just cruising into the holiday season, nothing bad could possibly happen today oh come on

Takeaways from the Matt Gaetz Ethics Report A 37-page report detailed the findings from a yearslong investigation into allegations that Mr. Gaetz engaged in a range of illegal conduct. He has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

The House Ethics Committee released a 37-page report into Matt Gaetz, the Republican of Florida, and allegations that he engaged in an array of illegal and untoward conduct, including having sex with a 17-year-old girl. Here are the key takeaways.

Happy Festivus everyone. Always amazed this crazy episode birthed a real celebration that seems to be enjoyed by so many around the world. So may your feats be strong and your grievances few. Enjoy.

An underrated feeling is when you meet someone, and you realize you have a mutual friend, so you take a picture together and send it to that friend with no context. What a rush!

White House Pushes to Find Austin Tice, American Journalist Abducted in Syria U.S. officials have given the rebel group in control of Damascus a list of former members of the Assad government who could have information about Austin Tice.

The White House has given the rebel group that toppled the Syrian government a list of former members of the Assad government who might have knowledge about Austin Tice, an American journalist who was abducted in Damascus in 2012.

Exclusive: The House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release its report into the conduct of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, according to multiple sources
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