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I’m no fan of kings, but I do enjoy reading talented writers from Maine. I don’t know how popular their nonfiction works are with expatriate South Africans today.

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DC today. Video via @washingtonianprobs

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Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe was arrested at a city council meeting after stating, “MAGA is explicitly a Nazi movement. You may have replaced a swastika with a red hat, but that is what it is,” before engaging in peaceful civil disobedience.

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"If I can have a gun, why can’t I have a drivers license? What’s the worst that could happen? I could kill somebody with a car," said Terry Sutherland. Text: Blind Man Gets Concealed Carry Permit www.kotatv.com/2025/02/04/b... Video:

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I do appreciate how creative humans are and how they can make songs about the fall of democracy that really slap

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👍👍 The Last Showgirl 😢🥲❤️ Brava, all. Brava! 👏👏👏

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counterpoint: refusing to waiver is in fact achieving something

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May I suggest something radical? Have mercy on people. Even on here. What’s happening is unprecedented, so politicians, journalists, public servants etc are doing their best to adjust. Not doing exactly what you think they should doesn’t mean they’re giving up or giving in.

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People gathered for a second night in memory of Sam Nordquist. Yesterday's vigil took place at a church in Geneva. “Sam wanted love and that’s all he ever wanted," one person said.

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Gather 'round, TV dad Stephen Colbert brought in Uncle John Oliver to help us deal with all the icky feelings. 😄 (Sry, no swearing or dragons)

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a beautiful tribute to Sam Nordquist from his former high school light perpetual shine upon him #JusticeForSam

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"...Russia is fighting for greed – more territory, more material resources – but Ukraine is fighting for its life; not only its life as a country, but the lives of the citizens of that country, for there is little doubt about what the outcome of a Russian win would be for Ukrainians" Margaret Atwood

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The big takeaway here is that Reuters won this case against the AI company on grounds they violated fair use—the judge found the AI company was guilty because, in using copyrighted works to generate its output, it “meant to compete... by developing a market substitute.” Huge.

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This is deeply disturbing. Minnesota stands with our LGBTQ neighbors against this unthinkable crime. I’m grateful to the law enforcement agencies investigating. Gwen and I send our deepest condolences to Sam’s family and community. apnews.com/article/new-...

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"I have seen [on social media] things that have been done to Sam, and I don’t want people to remember Sam like that," Sam's sister said. "He was beautiful, and he was handsome, and that’s how people should remember him — not for what happened to him."

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"My girl is out here living the dream." 😂

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It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

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Two New Hampshire high school students have filed what appears to be the first court challenge to President Trump’s transgender sports ban. The same transgender girls are fighting the state’s version of the ban in federal court — with some success.

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"The Wilderness is coming." 🐝 Tonight! Paramount+ drops the first two episodes of Yellowjackets season 3 at midnight PST, 3 a.m. EST Friday Feb. 14. (Also on Showtime Sundays 9 p.m. EST) #Yellowjackets 😆👏 Questions will be answered! ew.com/yellowjacket...

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👀 The replies! 🙌🔥🎶😃

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New 'It's A Small World' lyrics, penned by Richard Sherman before his death, joining the ride July 17 🎶"Mother Earth unites us in heart and mind, and the love we give makes us humankind, Through our vast wondrous land When we stand hand-in-hand It’s a small world after all."🎶 archive.ph/UOXPg

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Blessed be the fight ✊️🇺🇸 The Handmaid's Tale 🔥 4/8

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Good music saves lives. The American Heart Association lists songs with the right beats per minute for hands-only CPR. "If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the rhythm of 'Not Like Us'" or Texas Hold 'Em, or Pink Pony Club 😃❤️🎶

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Pop quiz: People are saying the kid says “you’re not the president you need to go away” — do y’all hear it too?

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"Dinklage will portray Leon Prater, a billionaire venture capitalist. To the world, Leon is a generous philanthropist, but behind his polished exterior lies dark intrigue. Deadline understands Dinklage is playing the big baddy of the season." 😆👏👏 #TheDinklesismyJam

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Real journalists do it AP Style. Stay strong, AP ✊️🇺🇸

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#Florida! Deadline to register to vote in the special election determining two empty House seats, Florida Congressional Districts 1 and 6: March 3 Last day to request absentee ballot: March 20 Early voting starts March 22 Election day: April 1 dos.fl.gov/elections/fo...

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#Yellowjackets sneak peak! 😆 Van tells the story so far 🐝🛩💥🗡🩸☠️😋🔥🥶💪🌱 Paramount+ drops first two episodes of season 3 at midnight Thursday PST, that's 3 a.m. EST Friday Feb. 14. (Also airs on Showtime Sunday nights at 9 p.m. EST)

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