Russia launched a blistering ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and its suburbs before dawn on Wednesday, killing at least 17 people and wounding dozens more, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow takes advantage of Kyiv’s depleted air defenses.

Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses

At least 17 people were killed, officials said, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles that could fend off Russian bombardments.

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"The poor and the middle class pay taxes, the rich pay accountants, the very rich pay lawyers - and the ultra-rich pay politicians". #Quote #GeorgeMonbiot #wealth #Inequality #Influence #Politics

Millionaires Taking Orders From Billionaires by Nick Anderson . open.substack.com/pub/nickande...

Millionaires Taking Orders From Billionaires

Last week I drew this cartoon to illustrate a report by the Lone Star Project, which is a Texas-based political research and strategic communications organization.

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DOJ sells sea shells by Clay Bennett .

It's National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day today. What better way to celebrate it than making Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches. Recipe near the bottom of the substack column. . open.substack.com/pub/marissar...

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is TODAY

Inside: A new chocolate chip cookie recipe and a discount to celebrate.

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uncomfortable scenes in the Oval as Trump goads a woman to reassure him that he's doing a better job than "sleepy Joe"

Trump vowed to 'bring free speech back.' Judges in 75 cases ruled that he has stifled it . www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Trump vowed to 'bring free speech back.' Judges in 75 cases ruled that he has stifled it

U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly campaigned for his second term as a champion of free expression, vowing in his January 2025 inaugural address to stop what he described as years of "government c...

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Bombshell new report out from my investigators this morning spanning our four year investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s financial records. This report shows exactly how Wall Street protected Epstein and enabled his sex trafficking for decades. Mega thread following with some key points:

Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan, BofA Enabled Epstein, Wyden Report Says

Democrat Ron Wyden cited nonpublic documents held by the US Treasury in a report that says banks delayed reporting suspicious financial transactions and calls for tougher anti-money-laundering rules, ...

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"Documents suggest the Trump administration was “lying or spreading misinformation about these fantastic public lands,” a Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance official said." Trump said recreation in Bears Ears was virtually impossible. New documents show the White House knew otherwise. .

Trump said recreation in Bears Ears was virtually impossible. New documents show the White House knew otherwise.

Documents suggest the Trump administration was “lying or spreading misinformation about these fantastic public lands,” a Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance official said.

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"There remain serious unresolved questions about potential criminal violations of the laws prohibiting political interference in the tax system that may have occurred in the development of the sweetheart deal..." . taxlawcenter.org/blog/stateme...

Statement on Acting Attorney General Blanche's announcement on audit immunity and the anti-weaponization fund

Policy Director Brandon DeBot offers a statement in response to the announcement from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding the anti-weaponization fund and immunity from tax audits for the pr...

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Try to "imagine what would happen if Obama or Biden publicly declared their disgust & disdain for" maga-led "areas of their own country." The "reaction would be overwhelming, & for good reason: Presidents are supposed to represent the interests of the US, not the parts filled with voters they like"

‘Their trees are all gross’: Trump finds weird new ways to condemn Democratic-led areas

The president shares his revulsion toward many U.S. communities with such frequency that it’s become the background noise of our civic lives.

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Well that's one way to get out of a ticket .

😁😁😁 Note: I have nothing against vegans or vegetarians, I just found this funny. .

Incredible shot at Cannon Beach, Oregon. 2017 Not AI 📸 Elliot Hawkey .

Yes, unfortunately, it is true .

Your earworm for the day You're welcome .

Too many in this world worship power many while claiming to be people of faith. .

😁😁😁 Note: a reminder not to believe everything you see online. .

Kindness matters. It can make a big difference in others lives. .

"This is Dnipropetrovsk Region, Ukraine 🇺🇦 Have a good day everyone!🌻" ~codingforukraine 2024 .

"🇺🇦 Ukrainian F-16 pilots use JHMCS helmet mounted sights and can shoot where their line of sight leads" ~24hoursukrainenew .

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*The Crooked House of Windsor has a curious history* It's the oldest teahouse in all of England This crooked houses is a result of an oversight. The Crooked House has a now-blocked secret passageway that leads to Windsor Castle 📷The London-based photographer known online as ⁠@lost.in.ldn .