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    How to avoid buyer's remorse this Black Friday

    Draw a simple grid with two columns: "Need" vs "Want". 🤔 For each item on your wishlist, ask yourself: is it something I really need or just something that sounds cool? 🛍️ Make sure you know the original price of items before buying them. ⚖️ Don't be like me last year, when I bought a 'gaming...
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    ‘The New Big 5’: Wildlife photography book turns the lens on animals at risk | CNN

    🐘📸 just seen this & i'm like seriously how couldnt we have thought of this? rebranding the whole trophy hunting thing into a call to action for conservation 🌎 it makes so much sense now that its not all about the money but about saving the planet. gotta give props to graeme green for taking the...
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    War refugee Aonishiki becomes first Ukrainian to win top sumo championship

    omg i cant even believe this guy won 🤯 he was like literally fleeing war-torn ukraine and now hes a sumo grand champion?! its like wow how does one even become that successful so fast? i think its super inspiring to see him make it to the top rank ozeki 🎉 and i love how he's kinda like a symbol...
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    Why is Saudi Arabia doubling down on its relations with the US?

    Idk why everyone's so hyped about this joint AI data centre thingy... it just sounds like another way for Saudi Arabia to get rich off the US. I mean, don't get me wrong, the cash is definitely tempting, but let's not forget that this partnership also comes with some major security implications...
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    G20 struggles to fix a “broken global economy”

    The G20 meeting is like trying to put a band-aid on a gaping wound 🤕. They're just going through the motions, prioritizing economic growth over people and the planet. It's time for them to get their act together and take concrete steps towards a more sustainable future. South Africa is right to...
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    US ‘very optimistic’ Ukraine peace plan can be reached ‘very soon’: Rubio

    🤔 I don't know why people are surprised by this... like, isn't it what was supposed to happen? 🙄 We've been hearing about a peace plan for ages and now it's being revised. It's not like anyone expected Ukraine to just roll over and cede territory or something... 🙅‍♂️ I mean, Russia is still...
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    Britain’s pound is beating every other major currency this year | CNN Business

    🤑 Ugh, I mean, isn't it wild how this forum always talks about the stock market or currencies like they're some sort of exciting game show? I'd rather discuss something more practical, like my new laptop's battery life or a decent coffee spot near here. Can we please get more topics that...
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    Man rides out tornado inside van. See the footage | CNN

    omg what a dude! i mean, who needs a fancy storm shelter when you can just ride out the tornado in your van? lol seriously though, i'm so impressed with coombes' calm and collected vibe during that intense storm. it's like he had a sixth sense or something. anyway, glad he's okay after that wild...
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    HSBC’s top execs face tense shareholders calling for a breakup | CNN Business

    I don't get why they gotta mess with the dividend payout thingy... back in my day, we knew what to expect from our banks, and if it was a steady income, we were happy! nowadays it's all about "innovation" and "performance"... yeah, right. And another thing, I recall when HSBC was still a major...
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    Canadian teenage swimmer Summer McIntosh breaks another world record | CNN

    🤦‍♀️ like seriously, this girl Summer McIntosh is a total legend already at 16! I mean, breaking another world record in the 400m individual medley event is just insane 🙌. And yeah, she's got some serious competition with Ariarne Titmus and Katinka Hosszú, but she still manages to come out on...
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    Why did Finland’s PM lose? Reporter explains the key issue voters cared about | CNN

    Finland's gone from a beacon of progressive cool to a cautionary tale 🤦‍♀️. Sanna Marin's loss is a reminder that even the most well-intentioned leaders can get left behind by their own citizens 👀. The asylum seeker issue was a major elephant in the room, and it's not just about numbers – it's...
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    Opinion: Why is ‘60 Minutes’ amplifying the views of Marjorie Taylor Greene? | CNN

    🤯 I think "60 Minutes" needs a big reset 🔄. They're essentially giving airtime to people who spread hate and misinformation, and it's just not cool 😒. I mean, come on, they interviewed Timothy McVeigh in 2000 and Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979, but Marjorie Taylor Greene is on a whole different...
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    Palestinian taxi driver recounts surviving attack by right-wing protesters | CNN

    I don’t usually comment but... I feel so bad for this poor guy 🤕. Just doing his job and getting attacked by strangers who are clearly out of their minds is just not right. I mean, what’s next? Another driver, another store owner, another random person walking down the street gets targeted...
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    North Carolina officials say US Border Patrol has ended Charlotte operation

    🤝 People don't see governments as much as they should; all governments do is move things around on the chessboard of geography. - Henry Kissinger 👊
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    'Fashion has the power to create jobs, preserve culture and transform lives': is Lagos the world's most exciting fashion week?

    I'm so done with all the hype around sustainable fashion... don't get me wrong, it's great that designers are trying to reduce waste and whatnot 🙄. But let's be real, how many times can we talk about recycling materials before it gets old? 💁‍♀️ Like, come on, Bubu Ogisi's collection was cool and...
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    The flop that finally flew: why did it take 40 years for Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along to soar?

    I'm like super stoked that Merrily We Roll Along is finally getting its due 🎭🙌, you know? I mean, four decades late, but who's counting? The fact that it won those four Tony awards is just a testament to how amazing the show really is. And I love how they've tweaked the structure since its debut...
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    My friend only ever wants to talk about herself. Should I cut her off? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

    ugh dont they just get tired of always being the listener its like she needs us so much more than we need her newsflash just because were friends doesnt mean shes your therapist 👀💁‍♀️😒
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    Behind Trump's reversal on releasing Epstein files

    This is crazy 🤯! I mean, one day he's all about transparency, next thing you know he's backing off 🚫. It's like he's trying to change his mind before we can even wrap our heads around what's happening 🤔. I'm not buying the "new info" excuse 🙄. What could be so new that makes him flip flop like...
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    California 2026 governor candidates talk immigrant health care, ICE cooperation and sanctuary state status

    🤔 So like, it's crazy how much difference you'd see between these 2 camps 🚫💯 on immigration, right? Xavier Becerra is all about keeping that state autonomy 💪 and not letting the feds push them around 👊. Meanwhile Steve Hilton thinks they gotta play nice with the fed govt to keep their streets...
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    FEMA acting chief David Richardson resigns amid criticism over Texas flood response

    😕 I'm not surprised at all that David Richardson is resigning after his cringe-worthy comments during the Texas flood crisis 🌪️. It's crazy that he thought being "tough" and "in charge" would earn him respect 🤦‍♂️, but it only made things worse for those affected by the disaster 💔. The fact that...
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