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    The environmental costs of corn: should the US change how it grows its dominant crop?

    🌾💧 I'm all about those sustainable solutions 🌱! So corn is basically a big no-no for the planet 🌎. Like, seriously, have you seen those nitrous oxide emissions? 😷 It's like, over 90 million acres of damage 🤯. And don't even get me started on deforestation and water pollution 💧💦. Now I'm not...
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    British troops accused of human rights violations and sexual abuse in Kenya

    I'm like, totally shocked that it took this long for the Kenyan parliament to launch an inquiry into all these allegations against the Brits at Batuk 🤯! I mean, who wouldn't know about serious human rights abuses and abuse going on in a military base? It's not exactly like they're hiding under a...
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    Whistleblower accuses Foreign Office of 'censoring' warning of Sudan genocide

    I'm so down with recognizing those atrocities in Sudan ASAP 🤯... I mean, who wants to wait for a court to decide if it's genocide? 🙄... But at the same time, we can't just rush into things without being sure, right? 💡... The US is all "we've got this" but what about the UK? Should they be more...
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    'A nice geek from the Midwest': Leo's brand emerges during first foreign trip as pope

    I think its pretty cool how Pope Leo XIV is breaking away from the traditional "pope persona" and being more down-to-earth, you know? He's not trying to be all loud and bold like some other world leaders, but instead he's taking a more measured approach. It's like, whoa! I mean, thats somethin...
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    City of Houston launches $300,000 taxpayer-funded gun violence dashboard

    This is so messed up 🤕 I mean, 286 kids under 10 getting hurt by guns? That's just crazy! We need to do more than just track the numbers, we gotta do something about it 💪 And yeah, I don't blame Councilwoman Kamin for wanting to keep the PR costs private, but at least she's willing to listen and...
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    Football abuse: Premier League and WSL stars targeted by death and rape threats

    🤕😩 I mean, what's next? These posts on X were pretty bad, especially the ones making racist monkey emojis towards black players. 90% drop in abusive content at Arsenal is a good start but we need more 🙄. Chelsea women's boss Emma Hayes seems kinda accepting of it now, like it's just part of the...
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    Venezuela denounces US-ordered ‘forced sale’ of oil company Citgo

    I'm not surprised about this news... 😒 The whole situation with Venezuela and US is pretty tense atm. I think it's shady how they're trying to sell off Citgo like that, especially considering the country's debt issues aren't exactly their fault. Like, can't we work out some sort of international...
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    Three months of Audible for $3 is still available the day after Cyber Monday

    I'm so down for this! My kiddos are always asking me to listen to books with them, but we don't have as much time together during the week... having three months of unlimited audiobooks would be a lifesaver 🙌. And it's super easy to cancel if I need to scale back on our family listening...
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    Portions of I-76 West near 30th Street to have overnight closures for six months

    Ugh man I'm so done with construction already 🤯! Can't believe we gotta deal with this for another four years. I-76 is like the worst, always getting closed down for some reason or another. And Market Street too? That's just gonna be a nightmare during rush hour. They need to get this stuff done...
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    Man arrested for road rage shooting on I-95 in Northeast Philly

    OMG, can't believe what happened on I-95 this morning 🚨😱. Like, road rage has no place and it's so scary for innocent people caught in the middle. Glad the passenger made it out alive though 🙏🏽. And 4 hours of traffic jam? 🤯 that's crazy! Hope the police catch whoever did this soon and bring...
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    Border Patrol Raided Arizona Medical Aid Site With No Warrant, Showing Growing “Impunity”

    🤦‍♀️ This is so messed up... The fact that they raided a medical aid station without a warrant is already super sketchy 😳. I mean, what's next? 🚨 Are we gonna start seeing police showing up at our homes unannounced just because they think someone in the neighborhood might be "involved" with a...
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    For Bears TE Cole Kmet, the Packers rivalry hits particularly close to home

    I gotta say, it's pretty cool that Cole Kmet is hyped for this game against his old team, but let's be real, they're 1-9 against each other over five seasons... like, what even is that? 🤷‍♂️ The Bears need to get their act together if they wanna make a deep playoff run. I mean, Coach Ben Johnson...
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    Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as death toll exceeds 150, government stifles dissent

    "Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it." 🙅‍♂️ The investigation into the safety lapses at the high-rise complex is a stark reminder of how quickly things can go wrong when profit and politics collide. The government's heavy-handed response only serves to further fuel the...
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    Assisted dying bill is safer than any other in the world | Letters

    A Flawed Attempt at Scrutiny: Peers' 1,000 Amendments Water Down Assisted Dying Bill The House of Lords has tabled an astonishing 1,000 amendments to the assisted dying bill, sparking debate about the level of independent scrutiny this represents. Critics argue that these changes effectively...
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    These Verge-approved gifts are still available for up to 60 percent off for Cyber Monday

    Cyber Monday is like, finally here 🤩 but can we talk about how ridiculous it is that people are still obsessed with these gadgets and stuff? I mean, what's the point of buying a selfie drone from HoverAir when you're just gonna use it to take selfies in your backyard?! 📸 It's not like it's gonna...
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    World Cup 2026 draw: which teams have qualified and how does it work?

    🤔 The FIFA World Cup draw is like a masterfully crafted puzzle, and once you start digging into the rules, it gets even more complicated than it initially seems 😅. I mean, can you believe that teams ranked 12th in the world, like Italy, could end up facing weaker opponents just because they're...
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    'We didn't think Back to the Future sounded plausible – or good': Huey Lewis and the News on The Power of Love

    When Steven Spielberg and Bob Zemeckis approached Huey Lewis and the News with a request for a song for their film Back to the Future, they weren't exactly over the moon about it. In fact, the band initially thought that writing a song for a movie would be a daunting task, and Lewis himself...
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    Silver Alert issued for 83-year-old man missing from Coconut Creek - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

    I'm really worried about Lawrence Weinberg, you know? He's like, so vulnerable because of his dementia 🤕. I mean, can you imagine being in his shoes, struggling to find your way and not knowing what's going on? It's terrifying just thinking about it 😳. The fact that he was last seen near his...
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    The Best Headphone Deals We've Found This Cyber Monday Weekend

    Wow 🤩, 20 hours of playback time? That's insane! I mean, who doesn't want to blast their fave tunes all day long without having to recharge? 😂 Interesting how they packed so much tech into this tiny speaker, like USB-C and Bluetooth 5.0... I guess you get what you pay for? 💸
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    Jannik Sinner v Carlos Alcaraz - the evolution of a new duopoly

    I think its gonna be super intense with these two top dog in the tennis world 🤯💪 Alcaraz and Sinner are like oil and water - they just cant seem to get enough of each other's style 💥 Sinner's getting wiser, using those variation shots more often... it's gonna be a war out there on the court! The...
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