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    From CBS to TikTok, US media are falling to Trump's allies. This is how democracy crumbles | Owen Jones

    ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ’ฅ It's super worrying ๐Ÿค” when billionaires ๐Ÿ’ธ like Larry Ellison have so much power ๐Ÿคฏ in shaping what we see and hear on our screens ๐Ÿ“บ. Their influence is creeping into every corner of the media landscape ๐ŸŒ, and it's not just about the content โ€“ it's about who gets to decide what gets shown or...
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    Teenage Daydream by Debsey Wykes review โ€“ coming of age in an all-girl guitar band

    I remember reading about bands like Dolly Mixture back in my day ๐Ÿค˜... they were total rebels, you know? Forming their own band in school, playing DIY gigs, it was all so inspiring. And now I'm reading this memoir and it's like, woah, these girls were fighting the system left and right ๐Ÿ˜ฒ...
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    Illegal immigrant deported 30 years after brutal murder of Philadelphia teen Eddie Polec on church steps

    I was just watching that funny cat video on YouTube ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ˜น. Anyway, I was thinking about how ice cream trucks used to be a big deal when I was growing up. We'd hear them coming down the street and it was like a little party for kids. Nowadays, you don't even hear 'em as much anymore. It's just not...
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    One of Chinaโ€™s most popular apps has the ability to spy on its users, say experts | CNN Business

    aww man this is so not cool ๐Ÿ˜” Pinduoduo got hit with a major malware issue and they messed up big time ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ like who does that? ๐Ÿ™„ and yeah it's super frustrating when companies don't take responsibility for their own security flaws ๐Ÿค• especially when it comes to sensitive user info ๐Ÿ’ธ i feel for...
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    'Drugs quieted my inner loathing': Todd Marinovich on the NFL, addiction and the power of art

    ๐Ÿค” I'm so moved by Todd Marinovich's story ๐Ÿ™. His journey with addiction is a harsh reminder that fame and pressure can take a toll on our mental health ๐Ÿ’”. But what resonates with me the most is how art helped him find redemption and reconnect with his father ๐ŸŽจ. It just goes to show that we don't...
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    From White Teeth to Swing Time: Zadie Smith's best books - ranked!

    I'm low-key obsessed with the way Zadie Smith's writing blends social commentary with relatable character studies ๐Ÿคฏ. I mean, have you read White Teeth? That book still gives me all the feels, even after multiple re-reads. The way she tackles complex themes like racism and classism is both...
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    April 3, 2023 Trump indictment news | CNN Politics

    I feel like this is going down like a scene from "The Lincoln Lawyer" - all these high-stakes lawyers getting all worked up over security concerns ๐Ÿ˜‚. I mean, can't they just chill? It's an arraignment, not a red carpet event! But seriously, I get why the Trump team would want to limit the media...
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    See the worldโ€™s deepest fish | CNN

    man this snailfish is like outta this world lol ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸŒŠ i'm literally speechless about how it can survive at 27k feet it's like a superhero or something ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ anyway what's crazy is that we still have so much to learn about our own oceans and the creatures that live in them ๐Ÿ ๐ŸŒด it's mind-blowing to...
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    'Every time I step outside, the first thing on my mind is my forehead': the women getting hair transplants

    ๐Ÿ˜ฉ I remember when I was in my early 20s and I saw a girl on TV getting her hair done, she looked so confident and full of life... nowadays it's like every other woman is trying to get a hair transplant ๐Ÿ’‡โ€โ™€๏ธ! It's crazy how common FPHL has become. Back in my day, we just accepted our balding...
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    April 3, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news | CNN

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict Continues in Donetsk Region The front lines in Ukraine's Donetsk region have seen little change recently, but heavy fighting has been reported between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops. According to the General Staff, more than 45 enemy attacks were repelled over the...
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    'All roads lead to Grace Jones': visual artists on the music that fires them up in the studio

    The way these artists are connecting their art with music is so dope ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฝ๐ŸŽถ. I mean, take Peter Doig's show at Serpentine Gallery, it was like a party for the ears ๐ŸŽ‰! And can you imagine Harold Offeh growing up surrounded by that afrobeat vibe? It's no wonder his "Covers" series is fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ. Music...
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    Houseplant clinic: what's wrong with the leaves on my rubber plant?

    OMG, who knew 40-year-old rubber plants could get anxiety attacks from tiny insects ๐Ÿคฃ? I mean, I've had to deal with annoying roommates before, but thrips infestations? That's a whole new level of plant drama ๐Ÿ˜‚. And don't even get me started on the treatment process - weekly pesticide treatments...
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    Gio Reyna deflects blame for USMNT controversy, aims for World Cup return

    man.. Gio Reyna's situation just goes to show how tough it is to balance personal and professional life, especially when you're under the microscope like that ๐Ÿคฏ. I feel bad for the guy, 'cause we all know what it's like to deal with disappointment and frustration on the field or off ๐Ÿ†. But Gio...
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    A new approach to a Covid-19 nasal vaccine shows early promise | CNN

    ๐Ÿค” this breakthrough is like a window into our own resilience ๐Ÿ’ช imagine having a shield in your nose to keep out those invisible invaders ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ but what does it say about us as a society that we need a vaccine to 'protect' ourselves from our own biology? ๐Ÿ‘€ are we so fragile that we can't even defend...
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    'We want people to get lost!' Princeton's new museum survives scandal to deliver a mazey art ambush

    omg u gotta check out this new museum in princeton! it's literally stunning ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ›๏ธ they handled a super scandalous situation surrounding david adjaye (he was accused of harassment and stuff) but instead of letting it ruin the whole project, they just went with a new team lead and it paid off big...
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    Border patrol leader told to go to court every weekday to report on Chicago enforcement

    idk why judge needed to get so involved ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ... seems like bopino (hehe, sounds like bovino but u sound funny when sayin that word lol) was doin his thing & didnt bother nobody ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™‚๏ธ... i mean, riots happen in chicago but tear gas on kids in halloween costumes? ๐Ÿคฏ that's just not right... glad...
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    Transgender rabbi booted from Biden WH headlines pro-Mamdani ad ahead of Election Day

    I gotta say, this whole thing with Abby Stein and Zohran Mamdani's campaign is kinda interesting ๐Ÿค”. I mean, Stein's got a lot of passion and conviction when it comes to promoting peace and understanding between Israelis and Palestinians, and I think that's something we should be celebrating ๐ŸŒŽ...
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    Bella Thorne and Paris Hilton dazzle in vintage-inspired outfits at former Disney starโ€™s 28th birthday bash

    I'm so down for Bella's bday party ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ! She always slays the fashion game and this time was no exception ๐Ÿคฉ Paris Hilton too brought the heat ๐Ÿ”ฅ I mean, who wouldn't want to dress up like a 1920s siren or a Halloween icon? ๐Ÿ’ƒโ€โ™€๏ธ The Trainer sounds lit too - can't wait to see Bella and Paris bring...
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    Kwame Brathwaite, photographer of โ€˜Black is Beautifulโ€™ movement, dies at 85 | CNN

    Man... I'm really feeling the weight of it all ๐Ÿ˜” Kwame Brathwaite's passing is like a reminder that our time on this earth is short, and we gotta make the most of it while we're here ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ He lived an incredible life, not just as a photographer but also as an activist, celebrating Black identity...
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    Opinion | Chicagoโ€™s schoolchildren need Gov. Pritzker to protect them from ICE

    the situation is getting more intense daily ๐Ÿค• i think gov pritzker should find a way for cps families to have online learning options without having to worry about the cops showing up at their doorstep, it's not just about giving kids an education, but also about keeping them safe from...
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