Meet the group singing sea shanties across the Twin Cities
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Minneapolis parents plan to spend more on back-to-school supplies
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Analysis: Donald Trump’s long history of fake history
https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/30/politics/fake-history-donald-trump?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Court rules in State's favour over asylum seekers' rights - EUROPE SAYS
The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the State after it challenged a High Court ruling regarding the rights of International Protection applicants toEUROPE SAYS
Donald Trump Got Completely Drowned Out By Bagpipes, And The Internet Is Having An Absolute Field Day With It
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This Hilarious Video Of Trump Being Drowned Out By Bagpipes Is Going Viral
"I've never been so happy to hear bagpipes."Matt Stopera (BuzzFeed)
'Do it!' Trump orders top Republican to bulldoze obstacle stopping far-right prosecutors
President Donald Trump is now pushing for the Senate Republican in charge of the committee overseeing the federal courts to get rid of a longstanding tradition that would allow him to more easily prosecute his political opponents.Carl Gibson (Alternet.org)
Somaliland pitches more minerals access to US
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Somaliland pitches more minerals access to US
The breakaway region of Somalia was the latest territory to seek to leverage its natural resources in exchange for favorable treatment from Washington.Jeronimo Gonzalez (www.semafor.com)
Pacific earthquake triggers tsunami warnings
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Pacific earthquake triggers tsunami warnings
The magnitude 8.8 quake is believed to be the joint sixth-largest on record, though only minor injuries near the epicenter have been reported.Tom Chivers (www.semafor.com)
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Hegseth team lashes out at Pentagon’s internal ‘Signalgate’ review
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The Taliban criticize neighboring countries for their mass expulsion of Afghans - EUROPE SAYS
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‘They chase ambulances:’ Russia’s ‘record’ attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare aljazeera.com/features/2025/7/…
‘They chase ambulances:’ Russia’s ‘record’ attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare
Emergency healthcare workers in wartorn Ukraine say they have been targeted by drones.Mansur Mirovalev (Al Jazeera)
O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation stuck in 'waiting game' with no power for 3 weeks
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/o-pipon-na-piwin-cree-nation-wildfire-manitoba-1.7596979?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Elections Canada workers say issues in 2 Cape Breton offices made April vote a 'nightmare'
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/elections-canada-worker-cape-breton-offices-poorly-run-1.7596940?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East triggers tsunami warnings, evacuations in Japan and US
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake near the Russian peninsula of Kamchatka on July 30 triggered tsunami waves in Russia’s Far East, prompting evacuations in Japan and Hawaii and warnings across the Pacific Ocean.Tracking information about the Russian War against Ukraine
US warns China 'should be ready' to face 100% tariffs over Russian oil purchases
“I think anyone who buys sanctioned Russian oil should be ready for this,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.Tracking information about the Russian War against Ukraine
'DeSantis is the black hole': Florida hides records of college cooperation with ICE
At least 15 Florida universities have quietly signed agreements to voluntarily cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — but how those partnerships are being implemented remains largely hidden from view.Alexandria Jacobson, Investigative Reporter (Raw Story)
Taron Egerton Says ‘I Don’t Think I’m a Good Choice’ for James Bond: It ‘Kind of Consumes Your Life’ and ‘Would Be Wasted on Me’
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Taron Egerton on James Bond Rumors: 'I'm Not a Good Choice'
Taron Egerton is taking himself out of the running to be the next James Bond, saying "I don't think I'm a good choice."Ellise Shafer (Variety)
Giving birth in Missouri or Kansas? Here's what it costs
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Three women struggled to find aid in Gaza a month ago. Will they find some now?
https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/30/world/video/gaza-women-aid-paula-hancocks-intldsk-digivid?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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'Do it!' Trump orders top Republican to bulldoze obstacle stopping far-right prosecutors
President Donald Trump is now pushing for the Senate Republican in charge of the committee overseeing the federal courts to get rid of a longstanding tradition that would allow him to more easily prosecute his political opponents.Carl Gibson (Alternet.org)
Blue Jays Receive Shocking Bo Bichette Contract News Ahead of Deadline
As the Toronto Blue Jays strong season continues, one of the team's writers provided an update on Bo Bichette's contract situation.Drew VonScio (Newsweek)
The Philippine Missile Crisis: U.S. Deployed Arms to the Philippines and No One Noticed But China theintercept.com/2025/07/30/ph…
The Philippine Missile Crisis: U.S. Deployed Arms to the Philippines and No One Noticed But China
The U.S. deployment of missiles in the Philippines is an escalation that has angered China and could come back to bite Filipinos most of all.Aída Chávez (The Intercept)
There’s finally inflation from tariffs — in Hermes bags
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/theres-finally-inflation-from-tariffs-in-hermes-bags-37c8dc7f?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Op-Ed | Who’s Watching Our Food? foodtank.com/news/2025/07/op-e…
NYC Climate Week – Evening Arts Performance: “Little Peasants”
Join Food Tank Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 for the NYC Climate Week Summit evening play with an all-Broadway cast, "Little Peasants" at NPR Studios' The Greene Space.Roshona Thomas (Food Tank)
Tariff deals could flip "sell America" trade, pull investors back to U.S. stocks
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Birmingham, the home of metal, to honor Ozzy Osbourne as his hearse makes way through city
https://apnews.com/article/ozzy-osbourne-black-sabbath-funeral-birmingham-2b2bbf6a2b82fcb1f553d32c8e6a5a64?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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EA Won't Be Asking $80 For Battlefield 6
https://kotaku.com/battlefield-6-price-70-80-ea-preorder-black-ops-7-1851787292?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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EA Won't Be Asking $80 For Battlefield 6
The return to modern warfare will cost you $70 for the basic version of the FPSJohn Walker (Kotaku)
Will Gaza Ever Know a Real Ceasefire, or Just a Pause Before the Next Bomb? theintercept.com/2025/07/30/ga…
Will Gaza Ever Know a Real Ceasefire, or Just a Pause Before the Next Bomb?
What does hope mean when your city is flattened and everyone you know is slowly starving?Huda Skaik (The Intercept)
Experts warn Des Moines' water nitrate standards may not be enough
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Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dinner with singer Katy Perry in Montreal
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