Why Ishiba refuses to quit even amid intense pressure for him to go
With the U.S. tariff deal not yet implemented, a leadership change now would create a political vacuum and may put the agreement at risk.Eric Johnston (The Japan Times)
Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here's what we know
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Netflix Docuseries Reveals Original WWE WrestleMania 41 Plans
Plans for WrestleMania 41 could have looked very different according to revelations made in Netflix’s newly released docuseries WW [...]WrestlingNewsSource
With Gaza Starving, Republicans Seek to Slam Door Shut on UNRWA
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As Gaza Starves, Republicans Take Aim at Another Lifeline. Almost No One Noticed.
As Gaza starves, Republicans take aim at UNRWA, a potential lifeline. Almost no one noticed.Matt Sledge (The Intercept)
“Three o'clock is always too late or too early for anything you want to do.”
— Jean-Paul Sartre, Nausea
Silvius litus scopulosum explorat (Silvius is exploring a rocky beach). reticulum per aquam lacunae inter saxa verrit (He sweeps his net through the water of a rock pool). hodie algam et littorinas invenit (Today he finds seaweed and periwinkles).
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Ex-Gov. Christie aid sentenced to prison for possession of child sex abuse material
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Ex-Gov. Christie aide sentenced to prison for possession of child sex abuse material
Kevin Tomafsky, 43, of Washington Township, pleaded guilty on Monday to first-degree endangering the welfare of a child.Victoria Gladstone | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
#SmallFaces
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Itchycoo Park (Stereo Version) (2013 Remaster)
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« … afin de "rappeler le sort tragique des populations civiles" dans le territoire palestinien, à l’occasion du premier anniversaire des Jeux olympiques de Paris… »
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« Stop génocide à Gaza » : le geste fort d’Amnesty International sur la vasque olympique
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« … the fact that I'm out here with 21 other activists is a shameful thing... we shouldn't have to be here... our representatives, our gouvernements should be doing what they're supposed to do… »
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Exclusive: Robert Martin speaks from Freedom Flotilla “Handala”
Robert Martin, a pro-Palestine activist from Australia, delivers a powerful message from aboard the Freedom Flotilla vessel “Handala” in an exclusive video f...YouTube
‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ Sequel in the Works: ‘Materialists,’ Past Lives’ Director Celine Song to Write Screenplay
#Variety #News #CelineSong #MyBestFriendsWedding
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'My Best Friend's Wedding 2' Confirmed: Celine Song Writing Sequel
A sequel to 'My Best Friend's Wedding' is in development at Sony, with 'Past Lives' and 'Materialists' writer Celine Song on board to write.J. Kim Murphy (Variety)
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Pete Carroll: The old Devin White is back
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Pete Carroll: The old Devin White is back
Veteran linebacker Devin White is off to a good start at Raiders camp.Josh Alper (NBC Sports)
VCU Health to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth again
https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/07/29/vcu-health-ends-trans-youth-care-trump-order?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Why the F*ck Has Nobody Bought ‘F*cktoys’?
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Why Has Nobody Bought 'F*cktoys'? — Annapurna Sriram Interview
Fantasia Fest 2025: Annapurna Sriram tells IndieWire about 'Fucktoys,' the dazzling pro-sex comedy that caught the attention of John Waters.Alison Foreman (IndieWire)
They better keep the names of the people that complained ... They are the tree killer of the future
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Council divided over trees blocking 'million-dollar views' after residents complain
The trees in question were only recently planted, in a city where canopy cover is lacking.Joe Attanasio (Yahoo News)
These two sentences, by themselves, literally ought to suffice to establish a diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
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🚨 BREAKING - President Trump says he's stopped 6 WARS since he's been in office. "I've stopped 6 wars, that's an average of 1 war a month."Threads
Occupation authorities replacing satellite TV kits to avoid broadcasting of Ukrainian media in Kherson
Occupation authorities replacing satellite TV kits to avoid broadcasting of Ukrainian media in Kherson region by BananaBrumikEUROPE SAYS
Ghislaine Maxwell’s List of Demands to Appear Before Congress Revealed — Including Immunity
Speculation has abounded over whether or not President Donald Trump is considering pardoning Maxwell in exchange for some kind of public exonerationAlex Griffing (Mediaite)
Massive AI data center with major energy needs under construction in South Jersey
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Massive AI data center with major energy needs under construction in South Jersey
The 2.6 million-square-foot data center will be the first of its kind in South Jersey and one of the largest in the region.Nyah Marshall | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com (nj)
Indiana's college-going rate continues decline
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Ancient Lycia's Bronze-Age Civilization
Ancient Lycia was home to a Bronze Age civilization in southwestern Anatolia. Tombs carved into cliff faces overlook the Dalyan River near Köyceğiz.Bob's Pages of Travel, Linux, Cybersecurity, and More
New portal launches to help people experiencing intimate partner violence in York Region
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writing a real bummer of an author newsletter about the implosion of itchio
so I'm sticking a chapter of my novel draft in there to make it more fun. romance! spies! sci-fi drugs! (though not in this excerpt)
feliciadavin.com + "subscribe," if this is of interest!
A quick little relax
{As I sink into the lounge}
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Tony Khan Changes AEW Backstage Process With New Production Meetings
Backstage operations in All Elite Wrestling are reportedly undergoing a notable shift. A new report suggests AEW has adopted a more conventi [...]WrestlingNewsSource
Today in 2005, 20 years ago: Astronomers announce their discovery of the dwarf planet Eris.
No facts are to me sacred; none are profane; I simply experiment, an endless seeker, with no Past at my back.
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) American essayist, lecturer, poet
Essay (1841), “Circles,” Essays: First Series, No. 10
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