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Pritzker: If we don’t want to repeat history, then for god’s sake, in this moment, we better be strong enough to learn from it.

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🚨 BREAKING: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he’s going to rename Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois.” EPIC TRUMP TROLL!!! 🤣

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This is so cool…

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Hi, everyone! I'm looking for recommendations for biographies or memoirs. For context, one of my recent favorites is “Shoe Dog.” Thanks in advance! #BookSky

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Rare winter storm tracking from Kansas to Virginia: Starting Saturday night in CO, hitting STL Sunday AM, reaching DC by Sunday night. Some regions preparing for their heaviest snowfall in 10+ years. Subzero temps. This is NOT a typical winter weather system! #WinterStorm #news #climate

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One-month trials like Veganuary are great - low commitment way to explore plant-based eating, improve health markers, and help the planet. Research shows most people maintain some changes. Give it a try! #health #diet

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A glimmer of hope for beginning 2025. EV charging buildout progresses across party lines. Texas, Utah, Kentucky among Republican states with active charging station projects. #GreenTech #Tech #Climate

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Brain Hack for New Year's Resolutions: Space out enjoyable experiences but do unpleasant tasks in one go. Our brains naturally habituate to both positive and negative stimuli. Use this to your advantage. #health #NewYear

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NYE celebrations ranked by entertainment value: 1. Sydney 🇦🇺 2. London 🇬🇧 3. Dubai 🇦🇪 ⬇️ 30. Times Square #NYE #NewYearsEve

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AI data centers creating power distortions in nearby residential areas. >50% of houses w/ worst power quality are w/i 20 miles of major data centers. With AI's volatile energy demands, this isn't just capacity - it's about grid stability. Old power infrastructure wasn't built for this. #Tech #News

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Despite the challenges we face, this is a great time to be alive. I estimate that around 70% of Americans today enjoy a higher standard of living than John D. Rockefeller did, even though they have far less wealth. Let’s resist the urge to be pessimistic.

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Pure musical alchemy. Highly recommend. #music

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Swell…

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Growing mushrooms alongside trees could give us a new protein source that actually helps the environment. Christmas tree farms could grow food this way. Uses less land than cattle farming. #health #christmas

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Most imaging studies show no significant differences in knee cartilage or joint space between runners & non-runners. Running doesn't appear to accelerate joint wear. #running #health #fitsky

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Common belief debunked: Heels-only bridging does not increase glute activation compared to flat feet. An EMG study finds no significant difference in gluteus maximus activity between the two positions. However, the heels-only position did increase quadriceps activity. #fitness #training #gymsky

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Recent nutrition research overturns long-held beliefs about egg cholesterol. The FDA now endorses eggs as a part of a healthy diet. #health #diet

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Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates! 🎄

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@codinginpublic.dev I’m enjoying your course so far. Good work! Unrelated question: do you think Pagefind is still the best option for adding search to a static or hybrid Astro blog?

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The crypto generation gap is real: Under-40s are 7x more likely to use cryptocurrency than those over 70. Minority communities leading adoption at 33% compared to 14% of white users. #tech

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Can’t begin the holidays without Colectivo. Best coffee in the Midwest. #coffee

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Wow. Apple might have a problem on their hands. Luckily not many people use iPhones! 😆 #tech #AAPL

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This is still one of my favorite tech stories of '24. NotebookLM podcasts are right up there. #tech #bluesky

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Leafy vegetables, such as kale and collard greens, have enhanced nutrients when stir-fried (optimal time: 15 minutes), microwaved, or cooked using sous vide. However, steaming reduces their nutritional value #health #diet #cooking

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Research links Western diet high in omega-6 (corn oil, soybean oil) to chronic inflammation in colorectal cancer, while omega-3 rich foods (salmon, sardines) show protective effects. #diet #health #news

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Notable state variations in childhood flu vaccination: Iowa leads with 51% coverage (+6.5% from last year), while Idaho shows 15% coverage (-18.8%). Healthcare provider density and school-based programs — and possibly political leanings — impact rates. #health #news

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The gut-brain connection is a two-way street: Your digestive system can both respond to and send signals about stress, inflammation & nutrition to your brain #health

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