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The deceptive phrase behind Trump's Medicaid purge How the idea of “able-bodied” is abused

"When politicians say 'able-bodied,' it’s a roundabout way of downplaying the challenges faced by people who have been left behind, yet deemed capable enough to contribute to capitalism."

Read @juliametraux.bsky.social on the deceptive phrase behind Trump's Medicaid purge.

During Berlin International Literature Festival, Volodymyr Yermolenko, PEN Ukraine President delivered a powerful speech,emphasizing the need for Europe to keep faith in itself and fight tyrannies like Russia.

I'd like to share some quotes by Yermolenko.Below,u will find a link to the whole speech⤵️

Podcast: Landlords Demand Your Workplace Logins to Scrape Paystubs How companies working for landlords are scraping data inside corporate environments; lawyers explain why they used AI (after getting caught); and all the Ruby drama.

How companies working for landlords are scraping data inside corporate environments; lawyers explain why they used AI

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New Meta Data Center Needs Twice as Much Energy as New Orleans Meta is constructing its largest data center yet: a $10 billion facility in Louisiana requiring more than twice as much electricity as New Orleans.

Watchdogs have warned that in the rush to capitalize on the AI-driven data center boom, some states are allowing massive tech companies to direct expensive infrastructure projects with limited oversight.

Reports of a fire near Shikhany, Saratov region, close to the major chemical weapons base Shikhany-2.

'It's ingenious and going to work' — Finland's Stubb bullish on EU's frozen Russian assets plan HELSINKI, Finland — Finland's President Alexander Stubb says he believes Donald Trump is shifting from persuasion to pressure in his effort to end the war in Ukraine. "(U.S.) President Trump is worki...

Finland's President Alexander Stubb says he believes Donald Trump is shifting from persuasion to pressure in his effort to end the war in Ukraine.

Worst then stepping on a Lego... @booksstlouis.bsky.social

RU media report a record refinery crisis: 38% of capacity is offline, mostly due to Ukrainian drone strikes that have hit over 20 plants. In September, four major refineries, including Kinef and Rosneft’s Ryazan, stopped operations. Gasoline output fell by 1M tons, leaving a 20% domestic shortage.

Ukrainian drone kills member of Russian occupation administration in Kherson Oblast, Kremlin proxy claims Leontiev, 61, previously served as the head of the Russian-installed administration in the town of Nova Kakhovka.

⚡️Ukrainian drone kills member of Russian occupation authorities in Kherson Oblast, Kremlin proxy claims.

Volodymyr Leontiev, 61, previously served as the head of the Russian-installed administration in the town of Nova Kakhovka.

Princess Anne visited Kyiv to support children and war veterans. She met President Zelenskyy to discuss UK aid and toured the Children’s Memorial and Child Rights Protection Center, which helps youth affected by the war.

Russian attacks kill 5, injure 51 in Ukraine over past day Russia launched 49 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, as well as four Iskander-M or KN-23 ballistic missiles, the Air Force reported.

⚡️ Russian attacks kill 5, injure 51 in Ukraine over past day.

Russia launched 49 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, as well as four Iskander-M or KN-23 ballistic missiles, the Air Force reported.

Headlines from across the state: Solo EV drivers kicked out of HOV lanes in Virginia; more … " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ev_martinsville-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ev_martinsville-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> From elsewhere: Times-Dispatch opinion editor gone after latest round of layoffs. Buchanan County supervisor Trey Adkins pleads guilty to violation of protective order. Partisan papers arrive in Richmond mailboxes. The post Headlines from across the state: Solo EV drivers kicked out of HOV lanes in Virginia; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.

Headlines from across the state: Solo EV drivers kicked out of HOV lanes in Virginia; more …

Danville superintendent to present 5-year strategic plan to the school board at Thursday meeting " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dps-central-office-2.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dps-central-office-2.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The plan outlines mission, vision and goals for the years 2026 to 2031. The post Danville superintendent to present 5-year strategic plan to the school board at Thursday meeting appeared first on Cardinal News.

Danville superintendent to present 5-year strategic plan to the school board at Thursday meeting

Emory & Henry University latest Virginia school to reset tuition in effort to attract students " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Emory-Henry-University-campus-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Emory-Henry-University-campus-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The tuition reset will take effect for fall 2026. The new published rate will better reflect what students typically pay after scholarships and financial aid are applied. The post Emory & Henry University latest Virginia school to reset tuition in effort to attract students appeared first on Cardinal News.

Emory & Henry University latest Virginia school to reset tuition in effort to attract students

Appalachian Power request would lower monthly bills " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/powerlines-1-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/powerlines-1-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The electric utility said it wants to reduce the amount it charges customers for fuel, which would lower the average residential monthly bill by $10. The post Appalachian Power request would lower monthly bills appeared first on Cardinal News.

Appalachian Power request would lower monthly bills

The next governor will face an unusual challenge: Rebuild the economy of Northern Virginia " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tysons_Corner_Sunset_.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tysons_Corner_Sunset_.jpg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> A new report by the Brookings Institution warns that venture capital flowing into the Washington area has dropped dramatically. That's bad for the whole state's economy. The post The next governor will face an unusual challenge: Rebuild the economy of Northern Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.

The next governor will face an unusual challenge: Rebuild the economy of Northern Virginia

Meet Roanoke’s newest landscapers: Goats who happily chomp down on kudzu, poison ivy and other invasive plants " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_6702-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_6702-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The city’s pilot “goatscaping” project consists of over 20 goats and sheep who are eating their way through the brush at a park in the Wasena neighborhood. The post Meet Roanoke’s newest landscapers: Goats who happily chomp down on kudzu, poison ivy and other invasive plants appeared first on Cardinal News.

Meet Roanoke’s newest landscapers: Goats who happily chomp down on kudzu, poison ivy and other invasive plants

Russian collaborator behind years of torture and civilian abductions in Kherson Oblast, dies after reportedly meeting Ukrainian drone Leontiev kidnapped mayors, tortured journalists, and terrorized the city for two years.

Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" legendary drone reportedly took out Vladimir Leontiev, Russian-installed head of Nova Kakhovka’s council

Nova Kakhovka has been under Russian occupation since 2022. During this time, residents endured torture and abduction
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On October 1, Ukraine marks the Day of Defenders of Ukraine. Zelenskyy honored the memory of fallen soldiers on Maidan.

Ukraine’s transition to a corps-based structure in the Armed Forces is complete, Chief of General Staff Hnatov confirmed. All newly formed corps are already carrying out tasks within designated groupings, though he noted there are still “nuances” regarding staffing, training and internal changes.

Russian forces launched guided aerial bombs and missiles at Kharkiv overnight, terrorizing civilian population.

The strikes hit residential areas, a major market, and garage cooperatives across two districts and injuring at least six people.

📷State emergency service, Suspilne

Kharkiv entrepreneur Khaibar Karimi watched his sewing supplies shop burn down for the second time due to Russian terror on civilians in Ukraine — Suspilne.
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📷Suspilne

‼️Lavrov on Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine:

[Q]: The issue of supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine is under discussion. Does Moscow see this as a form of pressure from Washington, and how will the Russian authorities respond diplomatically?⤵️

Russian advance rates in September dropped to their lowest since May, DeepState reports. Russian forces managed to gain only 259 sq km of Ukrainian territory, 44% less than in August.

According to Kherson occupational head Volodymyr Saldo, Leontiev has died from his wound. Doctors were unable to save him. Footage shows the moment of the explosion.

In Yaroslavl, the Novo-Yaroslavl oil refinery, one of the largest petroleum producers in Russia, is on fire. Its processing capacity is about 15 million tons of oil per year. Yaroslavl region governor Mikhail Evraev claimed the blaze was not related to a drone attack.

Unidentified drones may have spied on critical infrastructure in Germany, media reports The drones flew over power plants, a university hospital, military installations, and the official residence of Schleswig-Holstein’s state government.

⚡️Unidentified drones may have spied on critical infrastructure in Germany, media reports.

The drones flew over power plants, a university hospital, military installations, and the official residence of Schleswig-Holstein’s state government.

🇬🇧Princess Anne traveled to Kyiv on 30 September to draw international attention to the nearly 20,000 children allegedly deported to Russia and the 657 killed since the full-scale invasion began.⤵️

📷Olena Zelenska

“You were the best person I have ever known. Words cannot express how deeply I love you.”

Yaroslav and Bohdana had been married for less than 2 weeks when russia murdered the newlywed in Dnipro.

As of September 28, 38% of Russia's primary oil refining capacity - equivalent to 338,000 tons per day - was out of operation.

Drone attacks that have struck more than two dozen major oil refineries in Russia since early August have driven the Russian fuel market into an unprecedented crisis.