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‘Blood rain’ and fiery skies threaten Europe thanks to massive Saharan dust storm Known as “La Calima,” this desert dust plume could hit Spain, Portugal and France, bringing with it grit-laden, rust-colored rainfall

Known as “La Calima,” this desert dust plume could hit Spain, Portugal and France, bringing with it grit-laden, rust-colored rainfall

Medicaid Is Paying for More Dental Care. GOP Cuts Threaten To Reverse the Trend. - KFF Health News More than three dozen states cover dental services for low-income and disabled individuals on Medicaid, in recognition of such care’s importance to overall health. But with about $900 billion in fundi...

Several states have expanded dental services for Medicaid patients in recent years. But with federal funding cuts looming from the Big Beautiful Bill, many states could roll back coverage.

“We will lose all the gains we have made,” one dental policy researcher said.

California must let schools forcibly out transgender students, U.S. Supreme Court rules California lawmakers in 2024 passed a measure that forbids schools from requiring educators to disclose to parents when a student identifies as transgender.

California lawmakers in 2024 passed a measure that forbids schools from requiring educators to disclose to parents when a student identifies as transgender.

Supreme Court Says California Schools Should Notify Parents About Student Gender Changes The court reinstated a judge’s injunction barring schools from using new names and pronouns for students if parents object.

WSJ >> Supreme Court Says California Schools Should Notify Parents About Student Gender Changes.

Court reinstates judge’s injunction barring schools from using new names, pronouns for students if parents object. (Gift link)
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...

Ron DeSantis spent $1.2m per day to open and operate ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ After spending taxpayers’ money, Florida governor will likely be left holding bill for $608m promised by Trump administration

Ron DeSantis spent $1.2m per day to open and operate ‘Alligator Alcatraz’.

After spending taxpayers’ money, Florida governor will likely be left holding bill for $608m promised by Trump administration. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

US House committee releases videos of the Clintons’ Epstein testimonies Bill and Hillary Clinton last week faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about the convicted sex offender

US House committee releases videos of the Clintons’ Epstein testimonies. Bill and Hillary Clinton last week faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about the convicted sex offender. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

House panel releases Bill and Hillary Clinton’s depositions on Epstein The former first couple testified for hours last week in high-stakes interviews.

Questioned about Donald Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Clinton recalled Trump saying the two had “a falling out over a land-deal, property deal.”

More on the Clintons' released depositions from the House's Epstein probe 👇

This.... 👇

Thousands of flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid crisis Hundreds of thousands of passengers remain stranded, with key air hubs in Middle East closed amid fallout from US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Thousands of flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid crisis. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

US-Israel war on Iran dramatically expands across Middle East US allies in Gulf states come under attack from Iranian missiles and drones as three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down by Kuwait

US-Israel war on Iran dramatically expands across Middle East. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Speciousness - It describes arguments or claims that have a deceptive, attractive, or "gilded" appearance, often used to mislead. It implies a lack of genuine substance or sincerity. ~ Cambridge Dictionary

This is like saying..... I killed a homeless guy who I thought might rob me.... so, I got to him first. #Speciousness

Weasel Words..... 👇

Trump Spent Years Denouncing U.S. Intervention. Now He’s Toppling Foreign Leaders. The operation in Iran marked a sharp reversal for a president whose political rise was fueled by American fatigue with regime change.

WSJ >> Trump Spent Years Denouncing U.S. Intervention. Now He’s Toppling Foreign Leaders.

The operation in Iran marked a sharp reversal for a president whose political rise was fueled in part by American fatigue with regime change. (Gift link) www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

Oil Price Today: Crude Spikes on Iran News. How High Can Prices Go? Brent crude and WTI oil prices rallied as military attacks in Iran and the Middle East threaten global energy supplies.

Barrons >> Crude Oil Price Spikes on U.S.-Iran Conflict. Is $120 a Barrel Possible? (Gift link) www.barrons.com/articles/cru...

How Much Does an F-15 Jet Fighter Cost? The three U.S. F-15 jet fighters mistakenly shot down in Kuwait come at a steep price. The F-15E Strike Eagle model, which the U.S. said was involved in t

The F-15E Strike Eagle model, which the U.S. said was involved in the incident, costs $31.1 million, according to a U.S. Air Force fact sheet. That price uses 1998 constant dollars, meaning its value would be higher in today’s money. www.wsj.com/livecoverage...

Tons of goods are stuck around the Middle East amid shipping and air chaos Ships are rerouting, air cargo is tightening, and companies are adding new war risk surcharges as the Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains.

Tons of goods are stuck around the Middle East amid shipping and air chaos. www.businessinsider.com/iran-strikes...

Much like Trump, Hegseth has great difficulty taking responsibility for his actions blaming others instead. What a disgrace, just like fearless leader.

Trump is unstable, unwell both mentally and physically - but not one person will mention his unwellness in a candid way.... putting us all at risk. It's beyond the pale.

Freedom from what? Ignorance? Corruption? I am looking forward to that day.

Latex skin rash from a monitor at night?

The Pentagon confirmed there was NO sign that Iran was going to attack the U.S.

No imminent threat.
No authorization from Congress.
No reason our service members should be dead.
And no exit plan or strategy.

This war on Iran is a reckless and deadly mistake by this regime.

Did Trump fall???

Just disgraceful.

Four U.S. soldiers have tragically fallen in Donald Trump's reckless, chaotic war with Iran.

California salutes the courage and enduring sacrifice of our service members and their loved ones.

But our Commander in Chief? Don't worry, he's focused on what really matters: himself.

The meds are no longer doing what they are supposed to do.... 👇

Iran Conflict Spikes Gas Prices—Could Hit $3.25 This Week—Here’s The Latest The price of a gallon of gas is expected to steadily increase this week.

The price of a gallon of gas is expected to steadily increase this week.

The 2026 Iran conflict has severely disrupted shipping, with major lines avoiding the Red Sea/Suez Canal and a Strait of Hormuz closure threatening 20% of global oil/gas trade. War risk surcharges (e.g., $1,500–$4,000 per container) are spiking costs. ~ Business Insider

The black and white 'USA is Good and Iran is Bad' propaganda is laughable... except people are dying; the cost will be in the trillions as the scale of this operation surpasses the Iraq War, another misguided Republican venture which we are all still paying for.

Iran is a huge headache for China, but bodes ill for Taiwan An even more fractured Transatlantic Alliance as a consequence of the situation in the Middle East can only be to Beijing's benefit

Iran is a huge headache for China, but bodes ill for Taiwan