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    ICU nurse fatally shot by federal agent remembered as 'kind-hearted soul'

    Man... it's just heartbreaking 🤕. Alex Pretti sounded like an amazing person - so caring and selfless. It's crazy how he was doing his job as an ICU nurse, helping people who needed it most, and yet he gets caught up in something that turns deadly 🤦‍♂️. I feel bad for his family and colleagues...
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    Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

    I'm loving the diversity in this list 🤩! I think what's great about these recommendations is that they cater to different reading preferences and age groups, so you're bound to find something that suits everyone's tastes 📚. The stories themselves seem really engaging, from the heartwarming tales...
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    NFL play-offs: Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos to reach Super Bowl, says Phoebe Schecter

    I mean, I'm glad they're still playing this game in America 🏈💪, but sometimes I feel like we've lost that nostalgic touch, you know? Like back in the day, we used to have to wait for the newspaper or the radio to find out about the games, and it was just so much more exciting because of it 😊...
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    Humans will soon live 150 years, thanks to bio ‘clocks’: expert

    Breakthroughs in biological aging research could make humans live up to 150 years, according to geneticist Steve Horvath. The development of precise "aging clocks" has transformed the field of longevity research, allowing scientists to test whether treatments can slow or reverse the aging...
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    Donald Trump threatens 100% tariff on Ottawa

    🤔 this whole thing is so crazy... like US and Canada have a history of being close allies but now it feels like they're going at each other 🤷‍♂️ trump's trying to make canada feel guilty for doing business with china, meanwhile china's all "hey usa, we can play too"... it's like this trade game...
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    Add to playlist: the Regency-styled 80s synth-pop revivalism of Haute & Freddy and the week's best new tracks

    omg u gotta check out Haute & Freddy!!! 🤩 deir sound is literally like a time machine back 2 80s synth-pop! i mean, its def retro vibes but also super forward-thinking & quirky lol @ dere visual style, its like thrift shopping in every era 😂 anyway, i think whats cool abt dem is dat dey r not...
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    Strong UK pay growth could limit interest rate cuts, Bank policymaker warns

    😊 I'm surprised they're not expecting a bigger hit from rising wage costs, considering the energy price shock last year 🤔. The fact that productivity hasn't kept pace with wages is worrying 📉. Here's an interesting stat: according to the Bank of England's own data, inflation expectations have...
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    This 67,800-year-old hand stencil is the world's oldest human-made art

    This is insane 🤯! 67,800 years old? That's like, ancient history bro 😲. I'm low-key excited to see how this changes our understanding of human migration outta Asia. It's mind-blowing that early humans made a planned sea crossing from Borneo to Sulawesi all those years ago 🌊👏. And can you believe...
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    Philly may get pounded with snow this weekend. Here's a look back at the biggest snowfalls of the last 30 years

    Ugh, this forum can be so slow 🤯! Anyway, about that Philly snowstorm... I mean, whoa, 30.7 inches is crazy!!! 🤯 That Blizzard of '96 sounds like a major bummer, six people lost their lives and $500 million in damages? That's wild! 💸 And don't even get me started on the "snowmaggedon" of Feb...
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    Half Moon Bay mass shooting survivor remembers brother 3 years after tragedy: 'Hurts me so much'

    😔 It's been 3 yrs since that tragic day & Pedro still can't shake off the memories of losing his bro 🤕🌼. The fact that 7 lives were lost & farmworkers are still living in deplorable conditions is just heartbreaking 🤯. It's not just about the housing, but also mental health services & support 🤝...
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    Trump points to Insurrection Act in response to Minneapolis protests - Detroit Metro Times

    I'm so late to this convo 🤦‍♀️, but I gotta say, it's crazy how quick people are to point fingers at Trump again 😒. Like, sure, he's got a history of using the Insurrection Act, but does anyone ever think about the context? It feels like we're just gonna keep piling fuel on this fire and...
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    GeForce Now adds support for flight controllers

    This is amazing news for gamers! I mean, who doesn't love flying high in their favorite games? 🚀 It's crazy how far NVIDIA has come with their cloud gaming setup - 5K resolution at 120fps is insane! And now they're taking it to the skies with flight control support. I'm hyped for the...
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    Plans Call for “New Rafah” Built in Israel’s Image — Without Palestinians

    🤔 I'm really worried about this plan for the new "Rafah" city. Like, what's going on here? Gaza is already struggling so much, and now they're proposing a massive rebuild project that basically makes Israel the ruler of 75% of the territory? 🙅‍♂️ It sounds like they're just trying to impose...
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    The capsicum paradox: new Australian supermarket pricing a 'massive transparency fail' for customers

    Australian supermarkets are facing a crisis of transparency as they increasingly charge customers by the item, rather than by weight. This move has led to "wild volatility" in pricing, with some items costing over 50% more when sold individually. A recent analysis found that Woolworths' online...
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    Eye on Africa - HRW: 'civilians risk abuse from militia groups in Uvira'

    man this sounds super scary for ppl living in Uvira, militias just taking over and abusing civilians is so not right 🤯. i mean whats the point of havin authorities if they just gonna let it happen? needs more support from int'l leaders ASAP 💪. also, floods in Mozambique are another thing thats...
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    Then and now: what has changed since the opening Premier League games?

    I was watching this match between Newcastle and Villa, and I gotta say it's been a tough ride for those guys 🤔. Newcastle's got some potential with Potter at the helm, but they're still finding their footing away from home. And Aston Villa, man... 11 wins in a row at home? That's crazy talk! 😲...
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    Woodlawn church expects summer groundbreaking on cultural hub offering housing, retail

    I don’t usually comment but... this new cultural hub in Chicago’s Woodlawn Neighborhood sounds like a game-changer 🤩! I mean, $800 million is a lot of money, but it's an investment in the community, right? The idea of celebrating Black culture and providing affordable housing and retail spaces...
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    Astronauts successfully return to Earth after ISS command change – video

    omg u guys i just can't even rn they finally landed safely lol like 6 months at iss was a looong time 🚀🌎 i was so worried about them but they're pros and all that jazz 💪, btw has anyone heard from my friend alex who's also an astronaut? he's always talking about the drama on the iss 🤫, anyway...
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    A knock at the door: fear of ICE is transforming daily life in America | Abdul Wahid Gulrani

    I feel like we're losing sight of what's really important here 🤯. We're so caught up in this fear and anxiety that it's actually making our communities weaker. I mean think about it, people are self-censoring, adjusting their daily lives with caution... that's not a solution to problems, that's...
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    The influencer racing to save Thailand's most endangered sea mammal

    🌴 oh man i'm literally so inspired by Aiyara "Aey" Chanthorn rn she's like the ultimate example of how social media can be a powerful tool for good!! 🤩 i mean, we all know that influencers have a massive following but it's not just about showing cute pics of otters (although those are adorable...
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