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They lost their work permits & their legal status. Returning to Haiti is still 'unimaginable'. Reporting by Maria Ramirez Uribe www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
They lost their work permits and their legal status. Returning to Haiti is still ‘unimaginable’
Approximately 350,000 Haitians and Syrians who have remade their lives in the United States are now at a crossroads. Their work permits and legal status have expired, yet their home countries haven’t ...
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Gov. Whitmer endorses El-Sayed after backing Stevens in Michigan Senate primary: The governor added, 'It’s time to come together, get to work and win in November.' Reporting by Max Rego thehill.com/homenews/cam...
Whitmer endorses El-Sayed after backing Stevens in Michigan Senate primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) endorsed Abdul El-Sayed on Wednesday, after he narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) to win the Democratic Senate nomination in the state. “Congratulatio…
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Afroman Strikes Back! Afroman filed suit against an OH cop involved in the 'Lemon Pound Cake' raid, but he's got an uphill battle in court. Analysis by @legaleagle.tv www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Lmb...
Afroman Strikes Back!
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In a country with a president who is such a destructive sore loser, politicians who are both helpful and gracious in defeat is a greatly appreciated novelty.
BREAKING: The New Mexico Department of Justice has sued Acting AG Todd Blanche and the DOJ, requesting the court for access to unredacted Epstein-related investigative files that the DOJ has been withholding.
Disneyland character and parade cast members have been bargaining for their first contract since October 2024. Disney is dragging their feet and putting workers’ benefits at risk. Sign the petition to stand with our @actorsequity.bsky.social union family! https://bit.ly/4waXskH
'Vote Blue No Matter Who' (Abdul El-Sayed Edition): It is important to remember that 'vote blue no matter who' applies when a left-wing candidate wins the nomination as much as it does when a centrist prevails. Relections by @jamellebouie.net www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQUU...
"Vote Blue No Matter Who" (Abdul El-Sayed Edition)
YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
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In Jackson, Mississippi, Black Woman Found Hanging in Tree Behind Vacant Home, But Details Are Sparse. Reporting by @ashtonpittman.bsky.social of @mississippifreepress.org www.mississippifreepress.org/black-woman-...
Black Woman Found Hanging in Tree Behind Vacant Home in Jackson, But Details Are Sparse
Jackson police are investigating the death of a Black woman who was found hanging in a tree behind a home in Mississippi's capital city.
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Under China’s new 'unity' law, Tibetans fight to preserve language & culture. www.npr.org/2026/08/05/g...
Under China's new 'unity' law, Tibetans fight to preserve language and culture
A 73-year-old retired nurse's decision to learn to write Tibetan language offers a glimpse into how some embrace their language and cultural identity in Tibet.
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What El-Sayed’s MI Win Reveals About Black Voters & Dems: The Senate primary bucked simple narratives about the state’s electorate & set the stage for a high-stakes general election. Reporting by @brandontensley.bsky.social capitalbnews.org/michigan-sen...
What El-Sayed’s Michigan Win Reveals About Black Voters and Democrats
The Senate primary bucked simple narratives about the state's electorate and set the stage for a high-stakes general election.
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America's Renewable Energy Boom, in One Chart. Reporting by Niccolo Conte www.visualcapitalist.com/rise-us-rene...
The Rise of U.S. Renewable Energy (1950–2025)
U.S. renewable energy production reached a record 9.18 quadrillion British thermal units in 2025, nearly five times its 1950 level.
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak has expanded to 6 more states: The CDC’s planned update marks a significant expansion in the outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms. Reporting by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social & Lauren Dunn www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Cyclosporiasis outbreak has expanded to six more states
The CDC’s planned update marks a significant expansion in the outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms.
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Federal workers sour on government work, decrying eroding job security. Reporting by Megan Cerullo www.cbsnews.com/news/federal...
Federal workers sour on government work, decrying eroding job security
Nearly two-thirds of current and retired U.S. government workers said they wouldn't re-enter public service, according to a recent survey.
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White parents who tell their kids that race doesn’t matter are ignoring the long shadow of racism. Analysis by Prof. @insurgentprof.bsky.social theconversation.com/white-parent...
White parents who tell their kids that race doesn’t matter are ignoring the long shadow of racism
18-year old Nolan Wells’ death in Mississippi has raised again the importance of ‘the talk’ that Black parents have with their children. But what do white parents tell their kids about race?
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Why SpaceX stock is falling despite strong revenue growth. Reporting by Mary Cunningham www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-...
Why SpaceX stock is falling despite strong revenue growth
Investors are focused on whether SpaceX will be able to deliver on its ambitious artificial intelligence agenda.
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Bronx Foreclosures Have Doubled. Experts Say Many More Are Coming: For advocates, red flags abound for a coming crisis for the borough w/the lowest rate of homeownership. Reporting by @nancyjiang.bsky.social www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/08/05/b...
Bronx Foreclosures Have Doubled. Experts Say Many More Are Coming.
For advocates, red flags abound for a coming crisis for the borough with the lowest rate of homeownership.
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Great to see England discovering the beautiful deliciousness of my hometown, the New Jersey hoagie! Stacked! How the north of England fell in love w/the American sub | Feed w/@jimfam.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewu_...
Stacked! How the north of England fell in love with the American sub | Feed with Jimi Famurewa
YouTube video by The Guardian
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Fed's OPM drops ‘disparate impact’ guidelines from hiring regulations: They were designed to determine whether hiring assessments created a 'disparate impact' on race, gender or other demographics. Reporting by @dfriedmanwfed.bsky.social federalnewsnetwork.com/hiring-reten...
OPM drops ‘disparate impact’ guidelines from federal hiring regulations | Federal News Network
A new rule from OPM aligns with the DOJ’s recent assertion that a framework meant to address disparate impact in hiring assessments is unconstitutional.
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Kansas judge says decision to strike abortion restrictions not ‘even a close call’: The controversial case was made even more so by the timing of the judge’s decision. Reporting by @anna-writes.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2026/08/04/k...
Kansas judge says decision to strike abortion restrictions not ‘even a close call’ • Kansas Reflector
A Kansas judge took a sledgehammer to a slate of abortion restrictions dating back to 1997, ruling the state came up short in arguing the Kansas Legislature should be able to impose waiting periods, m...
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I saw way more shady attack ads against “Dirty Money” McKinney than I did El-Sayed. This is the more eye opening Detroit primary result to me. www.bridgedetroit.com/michigan-con...
Shri Thanedar ousted by progressive Donavan McKinney in Michigan House primary - BridgeDetroit
US Rep. Shri Thanedar has lost his reelection campaign to challenger Donavan McKinney, cementing another win for progressive Democrats in Michigan in the primary.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Donavan McKinney wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Michigan's 13th Congressional District.
NEWS: Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) just dropped out of his re-election race at 3:32 a.m.m. He said he’s done running but will finish out his term. This after the House Ethics Committee found “substantial reason to believe [he] violated House Rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces.”
This is how it's done. Fight it out in the primary, and then link arms to defeat the common enemy in the general. Great demonstration of post-primary leadership from @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social.
Waking up to Sharia Law in NYC is crazy. Knicks won, crime is down, 2,000 toddlers are going to school for free, parents got “date night” with nyc babysitters, they’re building housing on city land, small businesses are saving money and selling ice cream. Its sunny out i should go get one.
The Heritage Foundation asserts that women never needed sports in the first place. To prove that Title IX has become a tool of “feminist social engineering.” To demonstrate that women don’t need sports and that “clubs, intramurals, and exercise classes” is enough. open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
Give Them an Inch...
And they'll take away women's sports...
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Money out of politics. Money in your pocket. Medicare for All. Michigan... We won. I am so proud to be your Democratic nominee for US Senate. Let's win in November.
El-Sayed: "If all Mike Rogers got is that 'his name is Abdul, and my name is Mike,' you're gonna be surprised how many people are like, 'Yeah, but that's the Abdul who wants to bring down the price of my groceries and make sure I got healthcare. So yeah, I like Abdul over your Mike from Florida.'"
LOL! 😂🤣🤣 ‘UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House’ www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-...
UFC White House: UFC loses $30m staging Freedom 250 event at White House
UFC owners lose $30m (£22m) staging the Freedom 250 event, which was attended by US President Donald Trump, at the White House in June.
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed wins MI’s Dem Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left: Former public health official has defeated Rep. Stevens despite facing a huge advertising disadvantage. Reporting by @henryjgomez.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left
The former public health official has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, NBC News projects, despite facing a huge advertising disadvantage.
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