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    Warning of £20bn timebomb as Reeves switches Send funding in England to education department

    🤔 The UK's decision to take over special education funding is kinda like a ticking time bomb 🕰️. The government thinks they can just swoop in and fix everything, but what if it's too little, too late? They're gonna have to make some tough decisions on how to cut costs without hurting the kids...
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    The Matchbox Girl by Alice Jolly review – horror, humanity and Dr Asperger

    💡 I just finished reading "The Matchbox Girl" by Alice Jolly and I'm still reeling from the experience 😱. The way Jolly weaves together historical fact and fiction is like a masterclass in storytelling 📚. But what really gets me is how Adelheid's inner voice, despite being silent, feels so alive...
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    Crick: A Mind in Motion by Matthew Cobb review – the charismatic philanderer who changed science

    He's like a cool old uncle, you know? Crick's story is so fascinating, I'm loving this bio . He was actually pretty average till WW2 came along and he joined the war effort . After that, he's like a superhero - enlisting to work on mines and then BAM! he's all about DNA. And can we talk about...
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    Sony's A7R IV and A7R V cameras are on sale for all-time-low prices for Black Friday

    OMG u guys I just saw these deals on Sony A7R IV & V cameras and I'm literally so happy 🤩! I've been eyeing the A7R V for ages but $3k was a bit steep for me 😅. Now, at $2,400 it's like stealing 👀! I mean, have you seen those images from these cameras? They're insane! I'm seriously considering...
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    Elon Musk's beloved DOGE has closed. But its legacy is deadly

    omg can you believe elon musk's department of government efficiency was literally a disaster 🤯 they were supposed to save us money but really just ended up making things worse and now millions are gonna die because of it 😔 i mean what was the point of even having that department? it was all...
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    Lawsuit claims PPA failed to pay security officers for work during required breaks

    Ugh I'm so done with companies trying to get away with stealing employees' paychecks 🤯💸! This security officer's story sounds super unfair - she's basically saying that her employer is making her work for free during those 30-minute breaks and then taking it out of her paycheck without asking...
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    WWE's Paul Heyman sends clear message on John Cena for WarGames

    Man... I feel like Paul Heyman just gave John Cena a chance to shine in front of the whole world 🌟. You know, it made me think, when is the last time you got a chance to prove yourself? Like, if you're working on a project and nobody believes in you, but then someone gives you that same...
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    College basketball player in Oklahoma dies after being injured during game

    man this is so sad 🤕 what's going on with all these athlete deaths they're always talking about how safe it is to play but you can never really know for sure 🤔 like what's the point of having rules if they're not enforced properly anyway i'm just worried about those kids playing for their lives...
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    The death of the living room: 'It's hard to invite people over – not everyone wants to sit on a bed'

    I'm seeing this trend of folks giving up on having a proper living room in their rentals and I gotta say, it's weird 🤔. I mean, sure, sharing space with housemates can be great, but there's just something special about having a dedicated area where you can chill out, watch TV, or have friends...
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    Sam Bankman-Fried Goes on the Offensive

    Ugh I'm so done with Sam Bankman-Fried's attempt to play the victim here 🤦‍♂️ He thinks posting on X and using internet slang is gonna make people feel sorry for him? Newsflash, dude: you got caught red-handed and your company went bankrupt because of your own incompetence 💸 And don't even get...
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    CTU to cooperate with congressional inquiry over financial audits

    This whole thing is just another example of how politicians love to stir up drama in Congress 😒. They're using this congressional inquiry as a way to further polarize the issue, rather than actually helping Chicago teachers union members understand where their dues are going. I mean, who doesn't...
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    Democratic senator who Trump accused of sedition says he's 'not backing down' amid Pentagon investigation – live

    I'm still shook by this whole thing 🤯. So Mark Kelly is saying that Trump's threatening to prosecute him under the military justice system for speaking out against what he thinks are illegitimate orders? That sounds like a huge overreach to me 🚫. I mean, come on, Kelly's just trying to do his...
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    WARM & HUMID THANKSGIVING EVE - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

    Ugh, can't wait for this front to hit, been stuck in this heat for ages... 🌡️💦 I'm so over humid days that just feel like a never-ending sauna. At least the rain on Thanksgiving might make things slightly more bearable, but I guess 30-40% chance of showers isn't exactly ideal holiday vibes...
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    NYC judge: OpenAI must turn over communication with lawyers about deleted databases

    Federal Judge Demands OpenAI Reveal Internal Communications OverDeleted Pirated Books A Manhattan Federal Court Magistrate Judge has ruled that OpenAI must hand over all internal communications with lawyers regarding the reasons behind deleting two massive databases of pirated books. The tech...
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    Rachel Reeves's high-stakes autumn budget in five key charts

    🤔 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has got some big shoes to fill 🙌, dealing with this massive £20bn fiscal gap is no easy feat 💸. I think it's super tough for her to balance tax rises without alienating those Labour MPs 😬. The OBR's productivity growth forecast downgrade from 2.2% to 1.25% by 2029-30...
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    Minnesotans gear up to fight Trump ending Somalis' temporary protected status

    Ugh, I'm not surprised at all that Trump would try to pull something like this 🤢. It's just another example of his racist tendencies being exposed for all to see. And the fact that he's using Minnesota as an excuse is so ridiculous – like, we all know he's just trying to scare people into not...
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    Trump administration to retroactively vet refugees already resettled in US

    US Immigration Officials to Review Status of 230,000 Refugees Already Resettled in Country The Trump administration has announced that it will conduct a review of over 230,000 refugees who have already been admitted into the United States under President Joe Biden's administration. The move...
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    Comex Gold Settles 1.43% Lower at $2737.50

    🤔 just saw that comex gold price dropped by 1.43% today 💸 what's going on? i thought gold was supposed to be a safe-haven thingy? anyway, rising interest rates and a stronger dollar are making it less appealing, huh? 📈 think this means people are starting to lose faith in gold as an investment...
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    'Friends end up blocking you': Northwestern Mutual sold college grads a dream job. They left in ruin and debt

    I think it's kinda cool that Northwestern Mutual is so aggressive about recruiting new agents - I mean, who wouldn't want to make a million bucks selling life insurance to college kids right outta the gate? 🤑 And yeah, I get why some people would be hesitant to join the company with those crazy...
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