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    The EU is working on a blanket ban of 'forever chemicals'. Why isn't Britain? | Pippa Neill

    The UK is really slow on this one ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ... I mean, the EU is all set to ban PFAS but we're still dragging our feet? It's like they're playing a game of "chicken" with public health ๐Ÿ˜ฌ. One person in Lancashire had to stop eating eggs because her ducks' eggs were contaminated with these toxic...
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    An Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill With a Cruel New Twist

    Ugh I just found out about this new law in Kansas ๐Ÿคฏ and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it... Like, who gives private citizens the power to sue someone for existing? It's like something out of a bad sci-fi movie. And can we talk about how messed up it is that trans people are being...
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    Opinion: Michigan deserves Medicare for All - Detroit Metro Times

    ๐ŸŒž I'm really worried about the state of healthcare in Michigan right now ๐Ÿค• but I think there's hope for change ๐ŸŒˆ Medicare for All is a great starting point ๐Ÿ’ก it could bring down costs and make sure everyone has access to quality care without breaking the bank ๐Ÿ’ธ We need to address the root causes...
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    Boston man paroled after serving 16 years of life sentence for fatal stabbing outside bar

    ๐Ÿค” This decision raises so many questions about rehabilitation vs punishment. I mean, 16 years is a long time, but Corey Patterson has shown that he can change his ways and become a productive member of society. The fact that he's got a degree from BU is impressive, but what's even more telling...
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    These Hackers Are Turning Dead Vapes Into Musical Synthesizers

    omg u guys! i just heard about this awesome thing that hackers in nyc did with old vape cartridges ๐Ÿคฏ they turned them into musical synthesizers! its called the "Vape Synth" and it uses the original vape parts but adds a speaker and controls to make music ๐ŸŽต u can play it by sucking on the...
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    Chinese football returns against backdrop of bans, crackdowns and confusion

    ๐Ÿค” I'm not buying the whole "cleaning up" thing ๐Ÿšฎ. Sounds like they're just cracking down on anyone who doesn't toe the line ๐Ÿ’ธ. Life bans and 20 years in prison? That's way too harsh ๐Ÿ˜ฌ. What's next, a national ban on football altogether? โšซ๏ธ I'm all for rooting out corruption, but let's not forget...
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    Business - 'It's a chicken or egg question' expert says digital economy can empower nations

    I'm worried about these developing countries ๐Ÿค”. They're trying to jump into the digital world, but it feels like they're missing some crucial pieces. I mean, if you don't have electricity or clean water, how are you gonna harness the power of technology? It's like they say, a chicken and egg...
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    Gov. Hochul kicks off campaign: 'You don't want to mess with the bad-ass women of New York'

    idk about this whole thing, but if Hochul is gonna run on taking down Trump's policies, that's gotta be good for NY. i mean, who doesn't want lower taxes and more support for families? ๐Ÿค” but at the same time, Delgado's criticisms of her not raising taxes on the rich aren't entirely unfounded...
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    Compost your corpse? Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery to make dying more green

    omg ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ’š just found out about green-wood cemetary offering human composting ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‘ป what a game changer! finally, we can reduce our carbon footprint at the end of life ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’– 40 days to turn into soil is actually kinda cool ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ซ and it's not like they're messing around with traditional burials ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ˜’ plus, it's...
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    Starmer tells Labour MPs he is 'not prepared to walk away' after call for him to resign โ€“ as it happened

    ๐Ÿค” I'm a bit surprised by Starmer's response to all these calls for him to step down... I think he's got a point about winning fights and delivering change, but maybe needs to listen more to the concerns of some MPs? ๐Ÿ™ It's not easy being leader, I get that. But if everyone's still behind him...
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    Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins

    I'm still trying to wrap my head around this... I mean, can you believe that these massive corporations have been basically exploiting our kids' vulnerability to get more views and profits? ๐Ÿคฏ It makes me think back to when I was a teenager and how social media just seemed like the most natural...
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    Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show brings the party and Latin culture to U.S.'s most-watched sporting event

    ๐Ÿคฉ I'm loving how visually stunning the Super Bowl halftime show was! The use of palm trees, sugar cane, and Puerto Rican flags totally transported me to the island ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Bad Bunny's performance was like a big party, just as he promised - it was high-energy and infectious! ๐Ÿ˜† I also loved how he...
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    Chinese spy balloon was able to transmit information back to Beijing | CNN Politics

    omg can't believe the lack of transparency from china ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ about their spy balloons... like we're literally still trying to figure out if they wiped the data from this latest one before it got shot down ๐Ÿ“‰ and china's just over here playing dumb with us ๐Ÿ™„ "it was just a weather balloon" yeah...
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    The pet I'll never forget: Mishka, the surly but beloved raccoon

    omg u gotta feel so bad 4 mishka's story ๐Ÿ˜” she was literally adopted by a florida couple & became part of their fam but then had to deal w/ diabetes & daily insulin injections ๐Ÿคข meanwhile she's living her best life, loving humans & hating water lol . i mean, who needs wallpaper anyway? ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ i feel...
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    Gus Kenworthy: Great Britain skier receives death threats for anti-ICE post

    ๐Ÿ˜•๐Ÿ‘Ž The internet can be so harsh sometimes... people need to learn to respect each other's opinions ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฌ. It's not okay to wish harm or death on someone just because you disagree with their views ๐Ÿ’”. Athletes are human beings too, and they deserve to express themselves freely without fear of...
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