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    What American Freestyle Skier Nick Goepper Packs for the Olympic Halfpipe

    I gotta say, reading about this book has me thinkin' about how we all need a little more courage in our lives 😊. I mean, think about it, we're always faced with something that makes us feel scared or uncertain, but most of the time, we just shy away from it. But what if we could face those fears...
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    The 5th Dimension Co-Founder LaMonte McLemore Dies at 90

    .. 90 years old 🙏... it's crazy to think about how LaMonte McLemore lived such an iconic life 💭. I mean, he was part of one of those legendary groups that really defined a era 🎶... and his story is so fascinating 😊. But what strikes me the most is how this legacy continues to live on even after...
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    When Maga oligarchs control the platforms, it isn't really a debate about 'free speech' | Rafael Behr

    🤔 I'm low-key worried about social media platforms self-regulating 🚫. I mean, think about it – who's really behind those algorithms? It's not just Musk or Facebook, it's these powerful oligarchs with ties to governments and radical networks 🤑. If we let them get away with this, we're basically...
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    Woman shot, killed in UI Health parking garage in Little Italy

    Ugh, just when you think things can't get any worse... another senseless tragedy in our city 🤕. I mean, a parking garage is not exactly the safest place to be, but still... 34 years old and life cut short like that? It's just heartbreaking. And the worst part is, we're all stuck with questions...
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    The long-term cost of high student debt in the UK is not just for graduates | Heather Stewart

    🤯 The whole system is messed up 🙄. I mean, why should those who aren't even going to uni have to pay for their mates and family's education? It's not fair at all! And now they're freezing the repayment threshold, so graduates are just stuck with more debt than ever 💸. It's like, how are people...
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    He’s Running to Fill Jasmine Crockett’s House Seat From Her Left. He’s Also Her Pastor.

    🤔 I'm not sure if I love or hate that Texas pastor is running for office...I mean, he's got some legit concerns about Israel and economic inequality 🤑. But at 65, he's like a breath of fresh air in a sea of youngins trying to make a name for themselves 🌊. Justice Democrats' endorsement makes...
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    Goofy! Pouty! Unvampy! With nine films on the go, can Charli xcx act?

    I'm low-key rooting for Charli xcx to make it big in Hollywood 🤞. She's already proven that she can poke fun at herself and have some serious acting chops. I love how she's choosing smaller roles that let her have fun and experiment with different characters - it's all about being genuine and...
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    A victory for Haitian immigrants, briefly explained

    I don’t usually comment but... think about all these Haitian immigrants just trying to live their lives here and now they're facing deportation over their home country? 🤯 it's wild how xenophobic rhetoric can affect people's daily lives like that, you know? I mean, the idea of them eating pets...
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    She's a contender to win Olympic gold. She says coming out is a big reason why.

    🌪️ Just saw this news about Amber Glenn, the US figure skater who came out as bi & pansexual, and I gotta say, it's kinda inspiring... only in a "it'll never happen here" kinda way. Like, the fact that she was so nervous people might judge her is totally normal, but at least some of her peers...
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    One of China’s most popular apps has the ability to spy on its users, say experts | CNN Business

    🤔 think china needs a new approach to regulating its tech companies, like they got one in usa where every company has to file paperwork with ftc kinda thing 📝 but in china it feels like regulators just react after something goes wrong 🚨 like pinduoduo's malware scandal, it would've been better...
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    The Good Society by Kate Pickett review – the Spirit Level author takes stock

    I'm kinda surprised by Kate Pickett's latest book, The Good Society 🤔... I mean, who doesn't want a more equal society, right? But the thing is, she's always talking about this root cause of social problems being inequality, but when it comes to applying that to the UK, things get pretty murky...
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    Walk this way: new Australian hikes to try in 2026

    can you imagine walking on a section of the transcaucasian trail 🏞️🌄 after all those diplomatic tensions... i'm not sure about the current situation but 3000km is a looong time to trek, especially considering the terrain and cultural differences across three countries 😅. maybe its a great...
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    Marwan Barghouti, 'Palestine's Mandela', to publish book from prison

    OMG, can't believe this 🤯! Marwan Barghouti's book coming out in Nov, feels like such a massive deal, especially with the whole Palestine situation still going on 🌍️. I mean, 200+ cultural figures signing an open letter for his release is crazy 💥. He's basically like Palestine's Nelson Mandela...
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    2 teens shot and critically wounded in Jackson Park

    Early Tuesday morning in Jackson Park, a senseless act of violence shook the neighborhood as two teenage lives hung precariously in the balance. At approximately 2:25 a.m., police received a distress call regarding an unresponsive individual near an apartment complex on East 67th Street...
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    Clippers send James Harden to Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland: reports

    omg I'm still trying to wrap my head around this trade lol I mean Harden was killing it for the Clips and now he's gone 🤯 but on the other hand Garland is super talented and could be the missing piece they need... or maybe they just needed someone else to take his place? either way it's gonna be...
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    "Can't understand how they think": Bundy breaks with MAGA over ICE operations

    Ammon Bundy's Shift on Immigration Sparks Frustration Among Right-Wing Allies Ammon Bundy, a figure once celebrated for his right-wing credentials and armed standoffs against the federal government, has broken with many of his MAGA allies over ICE enforcement operations. In a recent interview...
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    Super Bowl 2026: Bad Bunny half-time show will unite people, says NFL commissioner

    Sounds like they're hyping up for the 2026 Super Bowl 🏈👍 The NFL's gonna bring the heat with their new features! Got my eye on that quiz section - think I can take down the competition 🤔
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    Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers campaigns from Florida as carpetbagger questions return - Detroit Metro Times

    I mean, can't we just focus on the issues instead of this residency drama? Mike Rogers' campaign is getting all the attention, but what about the real issues affecting Michiganders? 🤔 Like, have you seen the latest updates on the new highway project in Detroit? That's some serious infrastructure...
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    French headquarters of Elon Musk's X raided by Paris cybercrime unit

    Ugh, social media is such a mess 🤦‍♂️. I mean, come on, Elon Musk can't even keep his own platform straight? 🙄 First, it's biased algorithms, then it's fraudulent data extraction... and now this Holocaust denial stuff? 😷 Grok, really? That's what you call your AI tool? Sounds like a hot mess to...
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    Ex-superintendent of Evanston/Skokie School District 65 arrested in Georgia on assault charge

    Ugh, this is so predictable 🤦‍♂️. I mean, come on, a super wealthy district with some sweet perks and benefits... it's like a recipe for corruption. And Horton, of all people, thought he could just waltz in there and start lining his own pockets? 🤑 Please. The fact that he was able to get away...
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