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She Held Her Baby for an Hour. Then the State Took Her Away.

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How does the ablebody know when something like this is helpful and when it's just insulting?

I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Lashes Out at Supporters Over Epstein Criticism

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Julian McMahon, ‘Nip/Tuck’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Star, Dies at 56

Julian McMahon, the actor known for playing Dr. Christian Troy in the television show “Nip/Tuck,” as well as Dr. Victor Von Doom in two “Fantastic Four” movies, died on Wednesday. He was 56.

Maybe It’s Not Just Aging. Maybe It’s Anemia.

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Herself Heard, Prompting a Rebuke

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The Gaza Fundraising Scams Plaguing BlueSky users blamed bluesky for enabling genocide after the platform removed fake fundraisers for gaza. just how

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YouTube video by David Gideon Classic TV Theme: Here Come the Brides

Seeing lots of comments and quote posts about the passing of Bobby Sherman.

I remember when "Here Come the Brides" came out. I'd never been to Seattle, but I always identified the theme song with it, & now that I've lived in the area for 25 years, i still do.

For Bobby:

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The entire far right propaganda machine is spinning into action to spin this violence as being perpetrated by the left. It will be successful and by week's end a solid portion of the country will believe it was committed by someone on the left, facts be damned.

BREAKING: Hennepin County Attorney’s Office will seek first-degree murder charges against Minn. shooting suspect

Fandom and the Weirdness of Human Love Is love poured out upon a fictional character simply wasted?

Fandom and the Weirdness of Human Love
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One of my favorite DW quotes

someone posting on social media “oh you hate AI? then why are you using apps that have AI?” like girl I don’t want it there but it’s been forced into everything from google to my fucking phone OS and microsoft fucking word. do you want me to become a medieval anchorite or something?

Egypt nationalizes ancient monastery's grounds, fraying ties between Athens and Cairo ISTANBUL (RNS) — Initial reports that the centuries-old St. Catherine's Monastery would be closed were denied, but Orthodox leaders remain concerned that the monastery's new status will interfere…

The monastery, whose right to function undisturbed is said to have been granted by the Prophet Muhammed, is a symbol of interfaith tolerance and Christian longevity in the Muslim world.
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Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner

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Madeleine L’Engle’s Books Were Never Meant to Be “Safe” - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly The granddaughter of beloved writer Madeleine L’Engle, author of one of the most banned books of the last 60 years, advocates that books should build courage, not keep us “safe.”

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Rebecca Yarros has very loyal readers!

Behold, Here I Am: A Brief Meditation There is a Latin phrase from the 16th century, ecce adsum, meaning “Behold, here I am.” It is used by saints and mystics, monks and God.

Behold, Here I Am: A Brief Meditation
(shared - not mine)

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Dopamine for ADHD: Creating a Dopa-menu Unlock a secret to managing ADHD with a "dopamenu" - a creative way to boost dopamine levels and transform your daily routine for better focus, motivation, and joy.

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Federal judge dresses down Alina Habba:

"Your role is not to secure convictions at all costs, nor to satisfy public clamor, nor to advance political agendas. Your allegiance is to the impartial application of the law, to the pursuit of truth and to the upholding of due process for all."

Is It Ethical to Buy Used Books and Music?

Used books are a low-cost way to see if you like what an author has to offer. If you do find you like them, then you can buy their next book new, possibly from the same bookseller. They're also a way to get books no longer in print.

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In the words of "Baretta's theme:" "Don't do it."

Storm Systems and Soft Coups While tornadoes threaten the Midwest, Trump collects foreign jets, fires FEMA leaders, sells sci-fi to sheikhs, and rewrites the rule of law with a stubby pencil.

Tornadoes in the Midwest. Dancing robots in Riyadh. Trump drops Syria sanctions after Assad offers him a tower deal. FEMA’s new boss promises to "run over" dissenters with a stubby pencil. #elonmusk #grift #TrumpRegime #qatar
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I'm not sure if this quote is authentic but I hope so.

My favorite type of trackball, but the kitty is more beautiful than the tech.

“They’re trying to kidnap someone” On the scene of a brutal ICE arrest in Worcester, Massachusetts.

"The local police arrived to prevent the community from protecting their neighbor from an unlawful kidnapping. They succeeded, and in the process arrested two of the people who tried to stop it." www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Remember that several people asked Pam Bondi during confirmation SPECIFICALLY what she would do on matters pertaining to Qatar (which she did not disclose) or GEO (pertinent to the Baraka arrest). She said she'd consult top career lawyer at DOJ abt recusal.

Then she fired that lawyer.

Episcopal Church will not resettle white South Africans favored by Trump, presiding bishop says [Episcopal News Service] When a small group of white South Africans, whom the Trump administration has deemed refugees, arrive in the United States this week, they will be assisted by some nonprofi…

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Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial named acting librarian of Congress President Donald Trump's onetime defense attorney has been appointed acting librarian of Congress. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche replaces longtime librarian Carla Hayden, whom the White House f...

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