LA streets, businesses empty due to ICE raids: Padilla
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A settler allegedly killed a Palestinian, and there's video. Israel released him to house arrest
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Transport for Wales staff receive £1m in bonuses - EUROPE SAYS
Transport for Wales train staff are being given bonuses linked to how many tickets they scan on services. In 2024-25, bonuses of £1m were paid to staff, up anEUROPE SAYS
🇺🇦🇺🇸 Ukrainian drones will be sold in the US, and Ukraine will buy the latest weapons from America, — Speaker of Verkhovna Rada Stefanchuk
🗣️“In the fall, Ukrainian military-defense complex will surprise not only Ukrainians, but also the whole world with its new developments."
It’s the Captain’s Birthday! - Raw Chili
From the Mammoth Twitter account. We couldn’t have asked for a better captain, and I just know he’ll lead us to the promised land! Happy Birthday, Kells!Author (Raw Chili)
One of my absolute favourite guest blogs from the archive, by mudkri
#Kiss me kiss me kiss me
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Guest blog: Kiss me
Kissing can lead to sex but it doesn’t have to. It’s sex and sexy enough on its own. Kristina expounds in a deeply sexy way on the joys of kissing. Kiss me.mudkri (Girl on the Net)
Chad Michael Murray's son uses a hilarious pickup line
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Video Chad Michael Murray's son uses a hilarious pickup line
If you want a photo with Chad Michael Murray, you'll have to go through his unofficial PR rep -- his son.ABC News
It's not so much that "everyone is making unreadable UIs"...
It's that changing the UI is what commercial OSes do to distract you from lack of features and added anti-features.
They make line go up.
Donald Trump just admitted he was aware of what Epstein was doing at Mar-A-Lago — and his admission was devastating and deeply incriminating.
Trump has SHOCK ADMISSION on Victims on AIR FORCE ONE
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump admitting he was aware what Epstein was doing at Mar-A-Lago — and his admission was devastating and dee...YouTube
'Five Nights at Freddy's,' WWE coming to Universal Studios Halloween - UPI.com
Universal Studios announced WWE and "Five Nights at Freddy's" attractions for their Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, Fla. and Los Angeles on Tuesday.Fred Topel (UPI)
So that guy travel 2,500 miles with an AR15 shot the managing director of the largest private equity real estate trust in America who’s primary job role included raising the income on their rental portfolio, and the government wants us to believe the shooter was actually mad at the NFL?
Okay buddy. Sure sure sure. 👍
US, China Talks End With Agreement on Tariff Truce Extension
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It’s been a rough decade for Lord of The Rings games
https://www.polygon.com/gaming/617254/lotr-games-lord-of-the-rings-poor-reviews-slump?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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It’s been a rough decade for Lord of The Rings games
LOTR games have been in a rough spot for the past decade, as evidenced by Gollum, Return to Moria, and now Tales of the Shire. But it wasn’t always like this.Claire Lewis (Polygon)
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Time To Save Big: Tick $100 Off the Google Pixel Watch 2
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Time To Save Big: Tick $100 Off the Google Pixel Watch 2
The Pixel Watch 2 is still a great smartwatch that can offer the same lifestyle features as the Pixel 3, but now you can get it at an even lower price thanks to today's 40% discount.George Yang (PCMag)
Sorry Byron York, But Trump Is Still The TACO King
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Sorry Byron York, But Trump Is Still The TACO King
Fox regular Byron York pretends no one is allowed to call Trump TACO anymore because he managed to get a framework of a bad deal with the EU this week.Heather (Crooks and Liars)
Martin Emerson carted off at Browns practice
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/martin-emerson-carted-off-at-browns-practice?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Martin Emerson carted off at Browns practice
Browns cornerback Martin Emerson had to be carted off the field after an injury in Tuesday's practice.Josh Alper (NBC Sports)
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Trump administration moves to repeal climate ‘holy grail’
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/29/epa-to-revoke-2009-finding-that-climate-pollution-endangers-humans-00476166?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Kurt Warner will be in the YouTube booth for Chiefs-Chargers Week 1 Friday night game
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kurt-warner-will-be-in-the-youtube-booth-for-chiefs-chargers-week-1-friday-night-game?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Kurt Warner will be in the YouTube booth for Chiefs-Chargers Week 1 Friday night game
Kurt Warner will be in the booth for the second game of the 2025 NFL season.Michael David Smith (NBC Sports)
Meek Mill Tells Fans He’s ‘About to Drop a Heavy Load,’ Calls Out ‘Hip Hop Music Scamming’
https://www.complex.com/music/a/markelibert/meek-mill-fans-drop-heavy-load-hip-hop-music-scamming?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Meek Mill Tells Fans He’s ‘About to Drop a Heavy Load,’ Calls Out ‘Hip Hop Music Scamming’
Meek has fans scratching their heads yet again after a series of social media posts.Mark Elibert (Complex)
Palatine man charged with breaking into Park Ridge vape shop, drug possession
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/29/park-ridge-vape-shop-burglary/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Palatine man charged with breaking into Park Ridge vape shop, drug possession
A Palatine man is charged with burglarizing a Park Ridge vape shop, then sticking around town for hours with the loot – and methamphetamine – before being arrested by local police. John Schmidt, 38…Pioneer Press (Chicago Tribune)
Why MAGA’s ideologues can’t always get what they want
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-07-29/maga-trumpism-reaganism?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Column: Why MAGA's ideologues can't always get what they want
Donald Trump is driven by ego, and the dramaturgy of pro wrestling, reality TV and the prosperity gospel. He's going to disappoint anyone who demands coherence.Jonah Goldberg (Los Angeles Times)
La Grange Park expands 31st Street Business District amid resident protest
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/29/lagrange-park-business-district/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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La Grange Park expands 31st Street Business District amid resident protest
The La Grange Park Board of Trustees amended boundaries for the 31st Street/Barnsdale Business District, but only after some pushback.Hank Beckman (Chicago Tribune)
Sean Payton: Courtland Sutton is everything you want in a pro
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Sean Payton: Courtland Sutton is everything you want in a pro
The Broncos reached an agreement with Courtland Sutton on a contract extension this week, as the receiver is now under contract with the club through 2029.Myles Simmons (NBC Sports)
New from Michael Agresta: José Skinner’s The Search Committee paints, scene by scene, a rich regional landscape as the story twists and turns through this new, fast-paced satire of Texas academia at the #border. texasobserver.org/the-search-c…
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‘The Search Committee’ Is a Subtle Rebuke of the Border Literary Canon
José Skinner’s fast-paced satire delivers sharp insights gleaned from years lived in Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley.Michael Agresta (The Texas Observer)
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Watch: Ethan Hawke is 'unemployable' Broadway lyricist in 'Blue Moon' - UPI.com
Sony Pictures Classics released a trailer for "Blue Moon," starring Ethan Hawke as Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart facing the potential end of his career.Ben Hooper (UPI)
"Love Is Blind" wants Philadelphia singles
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Ghislaine Maxwell demands immunity before testifying to Congress
Epstein associate and convicted sex trafficker’s lawyer responds to subpoena from House panel with conditionsAnna Betts (The Guardian)
Trump has SHOCK ADMISSION on Victims on AIR FORCE ONE
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump admitting he was aware what Epstein was doing at Mar-A-Lago — and his admission was devastating and dee...YouTube
Police Respond to Illinois Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie
Police in Skokie, Illinois, are responding to a reported incident at Westfield Old Orchard Mall.Gabe Whisnant (Newsweek)
18-year-old detained by ICE told he had no rights, despite U.S. citizenship – National | Globalnews.ca
Source: 18-year-old detained by ICE told he had no rights, despite U.S. citizenship - National | Globalnews.ca
Third whistleblower comes out against DOJ's Emil Bove
A third whistleblower has brought forth allegations against the DOJ's Emil Bove.Cheyenne McNeill (Salon.com)
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