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    Mayor Mamdani calls for raising taxes on the wealthy, citing NYC budget β€˜crisis’

    I'm low-key impressed by Zohran Mamdani's bravery in taking on his predecessors about the budget gap. I mean, it's easy to point fingers when you're not in their shoes πŸ˜‚. But seriously, 12 billion dollars is a huge number and we need someone who can make tough decisions without making excuses...
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    On Polymarket, 'privileged' users made millions betting on war strikes and diplomatic strategy. What did they know beforehand?

    Prediction markets need some serious tweaking πŸ€”. I mean, it's not like these guys are making some wild guesses, they're using info that's supposed to be nonpublic πŸ’Έ. It just doesn't sit right with me when you got a trader profiting off some dodgy intel like that $142k payday. We need better...
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    Don't panic and stay invested: top tips to protect your pension in turbulent times

    I've got a friend who's been trying to figure out her finances since she was in her early twenties and now she's finally thinking about retirement πŸ€‘. I told her that even though it might seem like a lot right now, those extra 1% or 2% she puts into her pension can add up to thousands over time...
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    'My kids buy me food': civil service pensioners offered emergency loans as nearly 90,000 face delays

    Wow 😱 this is crazy! I can imagine being stuck without an income for months and not knowing when you'll get your pension. It's like, you plan for retirement, expecting a steady flow of money, but then it just stops. And on top of that, people are having to rely on loans from family or go hungry...
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    O'Neill delight as Celtic ease to Europa League playoff with win over Utrecht

    Yaaassss! πŸŽ‰πŸ‘ Oh my gosh, Celtic totally deserved that win!!! 😍 They played so well and it's amazing to see Martin O'Neill's team finally getting back on track! πŸ’ͺ I'm loving the energy of this squad right now... they're like a well-oiled machine πŸ’¨. And can we talk about Auston Trusty for a sec? πŸ™Œ...
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    'ICE Out': Protest Songs From Bruce Springsteen, My Morning Jacket, NOFX, and Others

    πŸŽ΅πŸ’” I'm feeling nostalgic for those protest songs back in the day πŸ™ – like that classic Bob Dylan number "Blowin' in the Wind". It's like people were speaking truth to power, you know? 🀝 But at the same time, it's frustrating how far we've come and yet here we are again πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. I mean, what even is...
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    Trump reportedly sues US Treasury and IRS for $10bn; US Senate reaches deal to avert partial government shutdown – as it happened

    πŸ€” The whole thing with Trump's lawsuit over his tax returns seems like a big PR stunt to me πŸ€‘ He's just trying to distract us from all the other shady stuff he's getting into πŸ’Ό Like, if someone leaked his tax returns and it was against the law, why is he suddenly suing them for $10 billion? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ...
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    US spy satellite agency declassifies high-flying Cold War listening post

    man... thinkin' about Jumpseat satellites makes me wonder what kind of world we live in where spies are literally sittin' up there listenin' to our conversations πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ. it's crazy to think that these programs were goin' on for decades without us even realizin' how much our governments were...
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    Zelenskyy seeks 50,000 Russian β€˜losses’ a month to win the Ukraine war

    idk man... πŸ€” i mean, i think intensifying military efforts is kinda necessary or whatever, but 50,000 casualties per month sounds like a lot, you feel? πŸ€‘ like, what's the point of that? just gonna keep escalating and nobody gets out alive πŸ’€. and europe's lack of action is pretty frustrating...
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    Russia to pause bombing Kyiv during extreme winter conditions, says Trump

    man this is super suspicious that trump just happens to announce a ceasefire after all these years and now it feels like he's getting some kinda reward for his efforts lol πŸ€‘. i mean, don't get me wrong, it's nice that people in ukraine will have some respite from the bombings but come on, what's...
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    The 100 best female footballers in the world 2025

    I was just thinking about my weekend plans and I saw these amazing street food pics online that made me crave for some good ol' fashioned grilled cheese sandwiches πŸ§€πŸž... like the kind they have at those cute little cafes in Tokyo. Anyway, back to this HTML code thingy... I think it's kinda cool...
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    Controversial Warrantless Spying Law Expiring Soon and Trump Officials Didn’t Show For a Hearing on It

    I gotta say, I'm all for keeping the current setup with FISA. It's not like the government doesn't have enough oversight already πŸ˜’. If we start to water down their powers, it'll just create more opportunities for abuse πŸ€”. We've seen what happens when they have free rein – no one gets in their...
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    Joel Embiid questionable for Sixers-Bucks on Tuesday; Paul George probable

    I'm so down for Joel Embiid not playing against the Bucks πŸ€©πŸ‘Š I mean, think about it, they've been struggling with their bench lately and Giannis is out, that's like two big blows right off the bat. And if Embiid doesn't play, that just means the Sixers can try to shut down the Bucks' offense...
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    Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend's action

    I'm loving how this season is shaping up so far! 🀩 Arsenal's on fire, and I'm loving their style of play. Those three consecutive wins for Liverpool are a great sign, but we need to see more consistency from them. Chelsea needs to get it together ASAP or they'll be in a world of trouble 😬...
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    Guess How Much I Love You? review – shattering portrait of a pregnancy in crisis

    I just saw this play and it's been stuck in my head since 🀯🎭 The way they tackled pregnancy and grief without sugarcoating it was so raw and honest, I felt like I was right there with them πŸ˜©πŸ’” The cast was amazing, Rosie Sheehy and Robert Aramayo had some of the most emotional scenes I've ever...
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    Could Crystal Palace be relegated from the Premier League?

    I'm getting major dΓ©jΓ  vu thinking about Palace's struggles πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. They've got a tough road ahead of 'em and it's like they're sleepwalking into relegation 😴. Sutton's warning is spot on, though - if they don't sort out their management situation ASAP, it could be a long, painful summer πŸ’”. I...
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    Keir Starmer opens door to UK visit by Xi Jinping after bilateral talks

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has opened the door for Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the UK, sparking concerns among British critics of Beijing. The development comes after a three-day trip to China by Starmer, during which he met with Xi and other top officials. Starmer's visit marks a...
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    BBC will not fund pundits working for rival podcasts during World Cup

    I'm so annoyed that Micah Richards is getting a major role at the World Cup but has to stay in Salford πŸ€”. Like, I get it about cost constraints and reducing carbon footprint, but can't we just have some flexibility for our pundits? It's not like they're asking for a fancy holiday or anything πŸ˜’...
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    'Gettysburg 1863' movie crew spotted filming on location in Pennsylvania

    I'm thoroughly enthused about the upcoming film 'Gettysburg 1863' πŸŽ₯! As a historian at heart, I've always been fascinated by the complexities and nuances of this pivotal battle. A new take on the narrative could bring a refreshing layer of depth to an already well-documented event. The fact that...
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    Who do you believe about the end of the world?

    omg 85 seconds to midnight is crazy like what's gonna happen in that time 🀯 i dont think its a good idea to just let AI progress without any control tho...its scary when ppl in charge are like "we shouldnt slow down AI development" πŸ€‘ cuz what if it gets out of hand?! we need some kinda balance i...
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