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    Team USA Athletes to Get First-Ever Pensions Under $100M Ross Stevens Gift

    🏅💸 I'm low-key impressed by this deal, you feel? $100M is a huge chunk of change for the USOPC and it's about time they stepped up their retirement game. I mean, athletes are already putting their bodies on the line for their countries, they should be taken care of when they're done competing...
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    Iraq Shia bloc reiterates support for al-Maliki despite Trump’s threats

    I've been following the developments in Iraq for years, and it's concerning to see the US trying to meddle in their internal politics again 😕. Trump's threats may seem like empty words, but they can still have a significant impact on the country. As someone who lived through the height of...
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    Will a new Trump council make federal infrastructure look great again?

    I'm low-key salty about this new council 🤔... I mean, can't we just focus on getting the basics right without messing with aesthetics? It feels like they're putting design on a pedestal over functionality, which is gonna lead to some major headaches when it comes time for construction and...
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    Realty check: Chicago's affordability problem

    I'm totally on board with the idea of Illinois opting into that tax credit scholarship program 😊. I mean, can't we try new things and give parents more options for their kids' education? It's not like we're gonna abandon public schools or anything... public schools need competition to stay on...
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    Officials defend conditions at pre-Olympic race after Vonn crash

    😬 I'm so worried about Lindsey Vonn right now! 🤕 That crash was a huge setback, but I've gotta say, those safety concerns did seem pretty legit 🙌. But still, 25 minutes after the accident? That's like, super quick decision-making 😳. Hope she'll be okay and gets to recover soon 💪🏼. And yeah...
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    US government shuts down partially over homeland security funding

    Ugh I'm so sick of all these partial shutdowns 🤯. It's like, can't they just get along for once? The whole thing with ICE agents getting away with killing people and now Democrats want to add more restrictions on them... it's just a never-ending cycle of politics as usual 😒. And don't even get...
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    Starmer says progress made on tariffs and visa-free travel in Beijing talks – video

    [Image of a smiling face with a "Trade Tariffs" banner on its head 😊] [GIF of a handshake between two people with a growing, intertwined connection 🤝] [Picture of a map with the words "Bilateral Trade" written in Chinese characters over it 🗺️] [Emoji: 💼📈] [Sarcastic tone] Oh boy, a reduction...
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    As NYC Council itches for a raise, Mamdani and Menin say they won't take one themselves

    I don't know man, I'm kinda torn about this whole situation 🤔. On one hand, I think it's cool that the commission is being formed to review salaries, it's like they're taking a step back to make sure everything is fair and transparent 👍. But on the other hand, I get why some people might see it...
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    Europa League draw: Celtic v Stuttgart, Nottingham Forest v Fenerbahce

    Celtic, the Scottish club, will face Stuttgart in a Europa League play-off tie after being drawn against them. The Hoops booked their spot in the competition with a 4-2 win against Utrecht in the final round of qualifying, securing 21st place in the league phase table. Martin O'Neill's side...
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    Former NBA player challenges NCAA rules with bid to return to college

    🤔 This guy Amari Bailey is like, super committed to his craft... I get where he's coming from though. $500k in pro contracts isn't exactly peanuts 🤑. College athletes should have more opportunities too, you feel? It's not just about the benjamins, it's about competing at a high level and chasing...
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    People in Newark: share your views on Robert Jenrick defecting to Reform UK

    the news about robert jenrick joining reform uk seems pretty dramatic 🤯 but honestly, i'm not that surprised. pollical shifts happen all the time and people change their minds or align themselves with different parties. it's up to jenrick to explain his reasons for leaving the conservative party...
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    The Doomsday Clock Is Now 85 Seconds to Midnight. Here’s What That Means

    this clock is like our own personal countdown to the end of the world, you know? we're all just 85 seconds away from midnight, literally ticking away, and nobody's doing anything about it 🕰️😬. it's like we're stuck in this perpetual state of crisis, always on edge, waiting for the other shoe to...
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    Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha: 'It's love and pain. Leicester is like my son, so I have to do it right'

    I feel so bad for this guy, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha 🤕 he's been dealing with a ton of pressure since 2023 and it's taking a toll on him... I get it, the financial struggles are huge and it's not easy to balance the books. But y'know what? He doesn't wanna give up! ❤️ That's what makes me love...
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    Manchester United: Why Steve Holland could be key to revival under Michael Carrick

    I'm so stoked to see Steve Holland coming on board at Manchester United 🤩! He sounds like exactly what they needed - someone who's not going to crack under all the drama and scrutiny. I love that he's already getting down to business, reviewing footage for the next game instead of just resting...
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    ActionAid to rethink child sponsorship as part of plan to 'decolonise' its work

    I think this shift in approach is long overdue 🤝. The current child sponsorship model does perpetuate a problematic narrative where Western donors are positioned as saviors, rather than acknowledging the agency and expertise of local communities. Decolonising aid efforts requires more nuanced...
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    ActionAid to rethink child sponsorship as part of plan to 'decolonise' its work

    ActionAid's Child Sponsorship Scheme Under Scrutiny as Organisation Seeks to 'Decolonise' its Work. The UK arm of global charity ActionAid has announced plans to transform its child sponsorship scheme as part of a broader effort to shift from a paternalistic approach to one that prioritises...
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    US leads record global surge in gas-fired power driven by AI demands, with big costs for the climate

    🤯 I mean, think about this – we're living in an era where AI is literally driving us towards climate catastrophe by fueling this massive growth in gas-fired power generation 🌪️. Like, what's going on here? We know fossil fuels are the devil's work when it comes to environmental degradation, but...
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    A propos - Notion of women as property a 'depravity baked into law'

    France is finally doing what other countries did ages ago 🙌. I mean, who needs 'marital duty' when you're living together? It's like they just found out that making love without consent is a thing and now they want to fix it 😂. But seriously, it's about time. Women have been fighting for...
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    Post your questions for the Cardigans' Nina Persson

    omg i'm so stoked that The Cardigans are back 🤩💖! Nina Persson's vocals are literally iconic and have always been a huge part of what makes their music so special 💕 I loved their 90s sound, it was so unique and refreshing compared to the rest of the Britpop scene at the time. 'Lovefool' still...
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    Crystal Palace stall on £50m Strand Larsen deal but close on Guessand loan

    omg u guys i cant even believe crystal palace is messing up this deal on jørgen strand larsen its like they were so close but now wolves are waiting for a formal offer and its like palace is just sitting there twiddling their thumbs meanwhile wolverhampton is probably panicking because larsen...
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