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Damin Esper

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Journalist, musician, broadcaster, media critic or red-headed, lumpy and with a loud voice - Hey, I'm Menelaus! Mr. Rogers was on Letterman on my 16th birthday. Ella Black enthusiast.

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I’ve often thought I am not smart enough to be a trial lawyer, or a husband, or a father.

I have never thought I am not smart enough to be a pundit.

02.03.2026 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1557    πŸ” 113    πŸ’¬ 37    πŸ“Œ 0

many listeners let us know the new xbox ceo is a weird birthrate tech weirdo, so don’t worry we talked about it on this

02.03.2026 03:52 β€” πŸ‘ 795    πŸ” 66    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 6
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Oil surges and stock futures sink after war in Iran disrupts crude supply

Oil futures surged in the first trades since the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran over the weekend.

02.03.2026 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Given all efforts made in preparation, the dedication of the players and the team as a whole, and the commitment made to the organizers, Cuba will exercise its right to participate in the VI World Baseball Classic.


We continue to stress the discriminatory and politicized nature of the decision to deny visas to eight members of our delegation, contrary to the tournament's norms. However, we will not abandon an event we have been part of since its inaugural edition.


As mentioned earlier, each member of the delegation who was arbitrarily excluded had specific roles assigned by the organizers for all participating countries. These responsibilities are now redistributed among the limited officials we have, including technical staff, putting our team at a clear operational and competitive disadvantage.


Despite various challenges linked to United States regulations, the determination to compete with dignity has prevailed. This understanding of what it means to earn the applause of supporters both on and off the island is inspired by the many proud moments that define our national sport.


We express our gratitude to everyone involved, including the athletes and coaches who are about to travel to Arizona to finalize their preparations. They are key players in an effort marked by dedication to their Homeland above personal ambitions.


In that spirit we will join the VI World Baseball Classic!

Given all efforts made in preparation, the dedication of the players and the team as a whole, and the commitment made to the organizers, Cuba will exercise its right to participate in the VI World Baseball Classic. We continue to stress the discriminatory and politicized nature of the decision to deny visas to eight members of our delegation, contrary to the tournament's norms. However, we will not abandon an event we have been part of since its inaugural edition. As mentioned earlier, each member of the delegation who was arbitrarily excluded had specific roles assigned by the organizers for all participating countries. These responsibilities are now redistributed among the limited officials we have, including technical staff, putting our team at a clear operational and competitive disadvantage. Despite various challenges linked to United States regulations, the determination to compete with dignity has prevailed. This understanding of what it means to earn the applause of supporters both on and off the island is inspired by the many proud moments that define our national sport. We express our gratitude to everyone involved, including the athletes and coaches who are about to travel to Arizona to finalize their preparations. They are key players in an effort marked by dedication to their Homeland above personal ambitions. In that spirit we will join the VI World Baseball Classic!

the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation appears to have released a statement this weekend regarding members of the traveling party having been denied visas www.theleftchapter.com/post/cuba-wi...

02.03.2026 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
I hope you aren’t drunk and took your staff’s advice, Rashida and I don’t know this man and feel confident he didn’t care about us. Please restrain from drinking too much as you have been warned from your staff and stay off social media when you are drunk. I pray in his holy month you find peace and respect for your self,

I hope you aren’t drunk and took your staff’s advice, Rashida and I don’t know this man and feel confident he didn’t care about us. Please restrain from drinking too much as you have been warned from your staff and stay off social media when you are drunk. I pray in his holy month you find peace and respect for your self,

uhhh oh my god

01.03.2026 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 25293    πŸ” 4617    πŸ’¬ 566    πŸ“Œ 479

So we just live in a Black Mirror episode now huh

02.03.2026 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3139    πŸ” 377    πŸ’¬ 126    πŸ“Œ 9
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THE DEATH OF US SCIENCE ☠️

01.03.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 699    πŸ” 282    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In case anyone is confused, how Jasmine Crockett is being treated as compared to her opponent is a textbook case of #TheDoubleTax.

01.03.2026 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Sarandos’ first interview since they exited the race for Warner is pretty lit.

@bloomberg.com $NFLX
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01.03.2026 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 694    πŸ” 114    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 22

A new one for me:

β€œIf we don’t know what it is, you can’t bring it in the plane”

And then I had to explain every dongle, gadget, remote, cable, and charger.

They were not happy that I β€œhad too many electronics.”

#KarensTravelStories

01.03.2026 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 221    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 41    πŸ“Œ 1
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FUCK ICE chant after the moment of silence for Renee Good and Alex Perretti. #mnufc

01.03.2026 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1451    πŸ” 279    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 21
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Amazon river dolphin harassing a black caiman by nibbling at its tail. [πŸ“Ή jhonathabc]

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01.03.2026 05:15 β€” πŸ‘ 316    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 4
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Florida suddenly cuts off 12,000 people from receiving their HIV meds In a shocking move, the state’s Department of Health utilized its β€œ11th hour” emergency rule just one day ahead of a lawsuit hearing.

www.advocate.com/news/florida...

01.03.2026 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 259    πŸ” 175    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 24
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How Rich Was Mexican Cartel Leader El Mencho? Through drug trafficking, extortion and human smuggling, El Mencho built a $50 billion criminal enterprise. Here’s what is likely to happen to his fortune.

Why Drug Kingpin El Mencho’s Billion Dollar Fortune Will Likely Remain Untouched By Authorities

01.03.2026 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 115    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 7
Gilda radner and steve martin dancing in white

Gilda radner and steve martin dancing in white

Syd Charisse and fred astaire dancing in white

Syd Charisse and fred astaire dancing in white

Holy shit the dance from the band wagon is pretty much the same dance that steve martin and gilda radner did. Right down to the white costumes. Without the silly embellishments obviously. I'm sure i'm the last person to figure that out. But I've never seen this movie and knew the song right off.

01.03.2026 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

i will never get over this β€œsays the opposite of the scientific data” ass freak being in charge of our health

01.03.2026 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I don't think I've seen this camera angle from an Ariane 6 launch yet. It's cool to see one side of the flame trench in action. Video credit: ESA / ArianeGroup / Arianespace / CNES

01.03.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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Pedophile Trump said "hold my beer." πŸ˜…
#EpsteinWar #Resist

01.03.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1548    πŸ” 389    πŸ’¬ 53    πŸ“Œ 17
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Nellie Bly, a pioneering investigative journalist who went undercover to expose abuse in a mental institution.

01.03.2026 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1175    πŸ” 313    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 4
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ICE surged in Minnesota to arrest criminals. Many of them were already in jail

About half of the people Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took credit for detaining in Minnesota, who are featured on a Trump administration website titled β€œworst of the worst,” were alrea…

01.03.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We live in a world in which its entirely possible that Iran negotiations failed because people involved bet the under.

01.03.2026 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1725    πŸ” 446    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 14
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@dccartoonist.bsky.social

28.02.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1930    πŸ” 480    πŸ’¬ 41    πŸ“Œ 19
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DOJ Examined Men in Epstein’s Orbit Accused of Sex Crimes. None Was Charged. Several women told investigators after Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 death that they were sexually abused by his associates. The Justice Department has said the files include unverified allegations.

Multiple women alleged to prosecutors that they were sexually assaulted by high-profile associates of Jeffrey Epstein, according to the recently released Epstein files. None of the men was charged.

01.03.2026 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 103    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 6

planning women’s history month coverage? Check out these 5 neoliberal ghouls who sometimes wear high heels

01.03.2026 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Or maybe.

And just bear with me here.

We can address both?

01.03.2026 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 925    πŸ” 111    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 3
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They went to war with Iran (which nobody in America was asking for) so they could conjure an excuse to allow ICE to keep murdering Americans and teargassing schools here at home with impunity (which nobody in America was asking for).

01.03.2026 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 17454    πŸ” 5502    πŸ’¬ 1535    πŸ“Œ 445
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Trump Won’t Stop Trying to Punish Kilmar Abrego Garcia A federal judge must decide whether Abrego is the target of a β€œvindictive prosecution” by the Trump administration.

Trump Won’t Stop Trying to Punish Kilmar Abrego Garcia
theintercept.com/2026/02/24/t...

01.03.2026 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 161    πŸ” 55    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 2
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Stories flow like beer at Oakland saloon where Jack London charted his adventures Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon in Jack London Square is a β€œmuseum where you are lucky enough to get a drink,” a former owner says.

Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon in Jack London Square is a β€œmuseum where you are lucky enough to get a drink,” a former owner says.

01.03.2026 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Weekend Update: U.S. Launches Attack on Iran; Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Killed - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live Weekend Update: U.S. Launches Attack on Iran; Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Killed - SNL

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aicb...

01.03.2026 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DOE climate report 'demonstrably incorrect', say scientists in new analysis A leading climate scientist has sought to set the record straight over "demonstrably incorrect" claims made in a major U.S. government report that misrepresented his work and downplayed the role of hu...

DOE climate report 'demonstrably incorrect', say scientists in new analysis
phys.org/news/2026-02...

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