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    "Survival is the key," Houston mother describes challenges living in food insecurity

    can't believe the state of affairs in houston they gotta do more to help people like nakisha daniels who's literally fighting for her family's survival ๐Ÿคฏ meanwhile, it's not like she's not working hard, she's just getting screwed by the system 40% of ppl in houston are struggling with food...
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    Did you solve it? Two dead at the drink-off โ€“ a brilliant new lateral thinking puzzle

    I'm low-key shook by this one ๐Ÿคฏ. Like, who knew lateral thinking puzzles could be so deadly? ๐Ÿšจ Anyway, I did some quick research and found out the puzzle's solution was actually known for a while ๐Ÿ“Š. It's called the "water-bottle problem" and it's been around since the 1800s ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ. Here's a graph...
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    ICE detains University of Oklahoma professor with H-1B visa, colleague says

    This is getting outta hand ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿ˜ฌ. Detaining a prof with a valid visa just 'cause he's gonna attend an academic conference? That's just ridiculous. I mean, what's next? Stop ppl from attending music festivals or comedy shows? It's not like Abedini did anything wrong. This whole thing reeks of...
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    158 Christmas presents, chosen by Guardian columnists

    I'm telling you, this list of gift ideas is a perfect example of how the economy just isn't getting it right for the average person. I mean, $12 for a mug? That's not just expensive, that's highway robbery! ๐Ÿš— And don't even get me started on the prices for those balance boards and training...
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    This Week's 'Pluribus' Arrives Early, Carol

    idk about this "Got Milk" thing, it sounds like a marketing gimmick ๐Ÿค” but at the same time, I'm intrigued by Carol's storyline - Rhea Seehorn is amazing and her character development in this show has been on point. The whole concept of an alien virus turning people into conformist drones is so...
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    Staffordshire student confronts lecturer for using AI-generated slides โ€“ video

    omg, I'm literally shocked that a lecturer would even think using AI slides is a good idea ๐Ÿคฏโ€โ™‚๏ธ. like, what's next? having robots grade our essays too? ๐Ÿ˜‚ seriously though, it's like they forgot that one of the point of uni is to learn how to think critically and not just regurgitate info from a...
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    'We used a beachball as an alien!' John Carpenter on his gloriously shonky sci-fi comedy Dark Star

    omg u guys i'm literally hyped reading about dark star!!! ๐Ÿคฉ john carpenter is like my ultimate fave filmmaker ever and dark star is just proof of how innovative & fearless he was back in the day. i mean can u even imagine making a sci-fi movie with NO MONEY?! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ it's wild to think about how...
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    Middlesbrough appoint 37-year-old manager Kim Hellberg to boost promotion push

    man, I'm loving this move by Middlesbrough ๐Ÿคฉ they really went all out for Kim Hellberg and it's gonna be interesting to see him bring that Swedish style of play to the Premier League ๐Ÿ’ช I mean, 37 is old for a manager but he's clearly got some serious credentials under his belt. second in...
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    Driver hits parked Pct. 4 patrol vehicle on North Beltway 8, injuring deputy, authorities say

    Omg ๐Ÿคฏ can't believe a deputy got hurt like that on the North Beltway ๐Ÿ˜ฑ they gotta be super careful out there ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ it's so scary thinking about what could've happened if the deputy wasn't in the vehicle... and now everyone driving through that area has to slow down too ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ˜ฌ just hope the guy gets...
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    'It's about quality of life': Can Birmingham's Retrofit House help fix the UK's terrible housing?

    omg u guys i cant even right now i saw this news about retrofit house in birmingham & im literally shook rn theyre talkin bout creatin a community-led initiative that puts ppl over profits its like we finally got some sense in the uk ๐Ÿคฏ i mean seriously tho how many times gotta i say its all...
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    Gophers football: Texas Longhorns nab another U pledge

    Texas Longhorns Poach Another Twin Cities Recruit, Third This Fall In a blow to the Gophers football program, three-star running back Jett Walker has flipped his commitment from Minnesota to the University of Texas. The 6-foot-2 and 215-pound recruit was initially pledged to Minnesota after...
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    'We've got to release the dead hand of the past': how Ireland created the world's best alternative music scene

    the irish music scene is defo on fire ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ”ฅ i mean, it's awesome to see young artists from all walks of life coming together and creating something unique. i'm loving the blend of genres like hip-hop, indie rock, and electronic - it's like a fresh new sound that's taking over the airwaves ๐ŸŒŠ and...
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    Guitar Hero at 20 โ€“ how a plastic axe bridged the gap between rock generations

    ๐ŸคŸ 20 years ago we thought it was just a silly game ๐ŸŽธ, but now it's crazy to think how much impact Guitar Hero had on music & gaming! I mean, who wouldn't wanna be a rockstar for a few minutes ๐Ÿค˜? It's amazing how something so simple can bring people together & inspire new fans. And the stories of...
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    Sunday stats: Unpacking Sixers lineup and on-off data after 15 games, with a focus on Tyrese Maxey

    ๐Ÿค” I'm loving this new lineup for the 76ers ๐Ÿ€! Maxey's game is insane ๐Ÿคฏ, but Grimes is like a dark horse ๐ŸŽ - I didn't see him taking off like this until now. His ability to step up and defend against tough matchups has been incredible ๐Ÿ’ช. It's cool to see Coach Nurse giving him more playing time...
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    Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?

    ๐Ÿค” this is crazy... i mean 42 million people going through reapplying? that's just a recipe for disaster ๐Ÿ“ it sounds like they're trying to create more work for ppl who are already struggling just so they can "streamline" the process ๐Ÿ™„ and what's with the "fraud" excuse? 0.1% of households being...
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    Pick up the 8Bitdo Ultimate Controller for only $40 for Black Friday

    this is too good to be true ๐Ÿค”... they're giving away free cash for their own controllers, lol no way amazon would just do this out of the blue. gotta check if it's some kind of promotion or something ๐Ÿค‘ also what's the catch? are we getting a slightly older model or something?
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    State pulls X-rated East Harlem club's liquor license after Gothamist investigation

    ๐Ÿค” I mean, I've seen some wild stuff go down at our school's parties, but this is insane! Like, I get that clubs can be super fun, but come on, exposing yourself for cash? That's just not right ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ. And what's up with the fishnets and thongs? You'd think people would have better things to wear...
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    GOP candidate admits he was wrong about Muslims and โ€˜Sharia lawโ€™ in Dearborn - Detroit Metro Times

    ๐Ÿค” I gotta say, this whole situation with Anthony Hudson's about-face is a mixed bag ๐ŸŽจ. On the one hand, it's great that he took the time to listen to people in Dearborn and acknowledged that his rhetoric was way off base ๐Ÿ™. It takes guts (no pun intended) to admit when you've been wrong and try...
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    Ashleigh Plumptre: 'I deeply hurt people by moving to Saudi Arabia'

    I think it's dope that they're giving a platform to these female soccer players like Ellen White and Jen Beattie, y'know? They're killing it out there on the pitch! ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘ But for real though, low attendance is a big issue, it's crazy that stadiums can't even fill up with more people. I get that...
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    Tense calm in far north as Israel prepares to 'finish the job' against Hezbollah

    idk about all this... another assault on hezbollah sounds like just another escalation. can we get some actual info on what's going on? where did these analysts get their info from? seems like just speculation at this point ๐Ÿค”. also, i'm not sure i buy that noam erlich is "sanguine about the...
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