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Why is Trump celebrating in a foreign country while Americans are going without a paycheck and millions are on the verge of losing SNAP?

What doctors wish patients knew about sodium consumption Sodium isn’t just lurking in heavily salted snacks. Two physicians discuss where sodium resides and which choices to make to avoid it in excess.

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This man thrifts all year to create free Halloween costumes for kids Christophe Waggoner hosts a yearly event for kids — plus adults and dogs — to pick out free Halloween costumes he gathers and mends.

All year long, Christophe Waggoner scours Texas thrift stores for children’s Halloween costumes.

His hard work is worth it in the fall when he hosts an event in which anyone can pick out a costume — for free.

A smuggled book changed his life. Now he’s built 500 prison libraries. Reginald Dwayne Betts was locked up as a teenager for carjacking. Books were his escape, and he went on to be a poet, lawyer and founder of Freedom Reads.

Reginald Dwayne Betts was locked up as a teenager for carjacking. While in prison, books were his escape. After his release he went on to be a poet, lawyer and founder of Freedom Reads — a nonprofit that installs libraries in prisons across the country.

A study found lead in popular protein powders. Here's why you shouldn't panic Consumer Reports expressed concern about high levels of lead in some two dozen protein powders, but only with repeated high exposure. Here's what to know before you make your next grocery run.

Consumer Reports expressed concern about high levels of lead in some two dozen protein powders, but only with repeated high exposure. Here's what to know before you make your next grocery run.

The writer/editor is a position within the Center’s Religion research team, which seeks to promote a deeper understanding of religion and spirituality. The Religion research team conducts surveys, demographic analyses and other social science research in the United States and around the world, studying people’s religious beliefs and practices as well as their views on related issues, including religion’s role in public life. The ideal candidate will have a strong data journalism mindset, with the ability to translate complex quantitative findings into clear and engaging narratives that are nonpartisan and non-advocacy. This position will be embedded within the Religion research team, where the writer/editor will work collaboratively to shape the team’s research agenda, including identifying key research questions; contributing to survey development; and synthesizing findings into accessible and compelling storylines. The writer/editor will also evaluate drafts of research reports to determine whether there are shortcomings in the analysis; edit, rewrite and reorganize drafts as necessary to improve flow and clarity; and work with researchers and designers to create appropriate charts and tables. In addition, the writer/editor will provide guidance and training to the Religion team’s researchers and serve as a writing resource. Following the release of reports, the writer/editor may help disseminate research to the public through the Center’s social media channels, videos, newsletters, and virtual or in-person gatherings, always adhering to the Center’s independent, nonpartisan, non-advocacy stance. 

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REPUBLICANS HAVE S200 MILLION FOR A BALLROOM, S1 BILLION FOR A NEW JET AND S72 MILLION FOR ENDLESS GOLF TRIPS. THEY HAVE MONEY TO GIVE ICE $50,000 BONUSES. THEY HAVE S1 MILLION PER DAY TO OCCUPY AMERICAN CITIES. THEY HAVE S3.8 BILLION TO SEND ISRAEL WEAPONS AND $40 BILLION TO BAILOUT ARGENTINA. BUT THERE'S NO MONEY FOR HEALTHCARE.

Pardoned Capitol rioter charged with threatening to murder Hakeem Jeffries at NYC event this week A pardoned Capitol rioter was arrested last weekend for allegedly threatening to kill the top House Democrat.

FLASH: Pardoned Capitol rioter charged with threatening to murder Hakeem Jeffries at NYC event this week

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Powerful sign at No Kings in Cleveland

Congress Is Running Out of Time to Decide the Fate of Obamacare Subsidies Republicans decry the ‘Biden bonuses’ of enhanced ACA, while Democrats say pressure will rise on GOP to extend subsidies

“More than three-quarters of Obamacare policyholders now live in states that voted for President Trump” www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

I am greatly appreciating recent public shifts in Marjorie Taylor Greene's political viewpoint. And, each time, I am reminded of this Maya Angelou quote: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”

One Republican Now Controls a Huge Chunk of US Election Infrastructure Former GOP operative Scott Leiendecker just bought Dominion Voting Systems, giving him ownership of voting systems used in 27 states. Election experts have concerns.

The Liberty statement does not say whether the company plans to re-write code developed by these foreign workers—which would potentially involve rewriting hundreds of thousands of lines of code—or whether the company will move foreign developers to the US or replace them with American programmers.

Justice Department to seek grand jury indictment of Trump critic John Bolton, reports say The Justice Department is reportedly planning to seek a grand jury's indictment of ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton, a major Trump critic.

BREAKING: The Justice Department is reportedly planning to seek an indictment of John Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser who has since become a vocal critic of the president.

Reporters leave Pentagon en masse after refusing to sign on to new rules After turning in their press credentials, journalists covering the Defense Department walked out rather than comply with its restrictive new policies.

"In unison."

Amen.

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"Pablo" is picking oranges in Woodlake, CA. He shares, "We fill around 5 bins in a 6 hour work day. The work is very hard on the bodies as they have to go up and down a 16 foot ladder while carrying a sack of oranges that weighs 60lbs-80 lbs." #WeFeedYou

Judge temporarily reverses Trump's special education layoffs The firings were part of a broad swath of shutdown-related terminations issued by the White House on Friday, Oct. 10.

A federal judge has temporarily paused the U.S. Department of Education's decision to lay off nearly everyone in its special education division.

Airports Refuse to Show Video of Kristi Noem Blaming Democrats for Shutdown More than a dozen airports aren’t displaying the Homeland Security secretary’s roughly 30-second clip. Some said it violates policies against partisan political messaging.

More than a dozen U.S. airports are refusing to display a video of Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security secretary, blaming Democrats for the government shutdown and any travel disruptions that may result from it. Some said that the video was overly partisan.

Report Finds Lead in Naked Protein Powders and Other Popular Brands Experts said the levels were not high enough to cause immediate harm, but raised the risk of long-term health effects.

A number of popular protein supplements contain levels of lead that could pose health concerns, according to a new report that tested samples of 23 powders and shakes.

Coal Miners With Black Lung Say They Are ‘Cast Aside to Die’ Under Trump President Trump has been a cheerleader for coal miners. But these miners say his administration is failing to enforce limits on a lethal workplace hazard.

President Trump has been a cheerleader for coal miners. But these miners say his administration is failing to protect them from black lung disease, a lethal workplace hazard.

The Atlantic’s journalists will not sign the Pentagon’s press policy. Statement here from editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg:

Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived. ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...

The cuts amounted to $500 million in funds. Thousands of planned deliveries were canceled without warning in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

The #USDA did not respond to questions or requests for comment.

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Actually one of the most salient quotes I've seen today, and reminding of the fact that there always be good people being very brave.

Highlighting Indigenous stories from across NPR's network NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day.

NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. n.pr/47nGDK8

And Republicans will believe this blatant lie.

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life' Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Australia’s March Toward 100 Percent Clean Energy The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries.

The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries.

Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan Pro-Democracy Politician María Corina Machado Wins the Nobel Peace Prize and the 34x CONVICTED FELON & ADJUDICATED RAPIST who tried to bribe the Nobel Committee can go fuck himself hard!

The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who has become a symbol of democratic resistance against an increasingly authoritarian regime, even as she has been forced into hiding and barred from holding public office. https://wapo.st/42AcHaX