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In the time since Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, countries along the new Iron Curtain — from Norway to Kazakhstan — have begun shoring up their borders as the question of Putin’s next invasion looms. Check out Long Lead's new feature BORDER LINE WAR to learn more. border-line-war.longlead.com

Don’t call @davidsirota.com a liberal journalist. Ever. Though the journalist and founder of investigative news outlet @LeverNews.com covers people who would label themselves conservative, Sirota is driven by one of journalism’s overarching ideas: to hold the powerful accountable.

'Drug Story' creator Thomas Goetz (@thgoetz.bsky.social) "cooked up this idea to use a drug to tell these larger stories [about health]." For DEPTH PERCEPTION, he speaks with @jennaschnuer.bsky.social about why he turned to drugs when planning his podcast.

In the time since Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, countries along the new Iron Curtain — from Norway to Kazakhstan — have begun shoring up their borders as the question of Putin’s next invasion looms. Check out BORDER LINE WAR to learn more. border-line-war.longlead.com

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International journalist Joi Lee thinks of journalism "as very much an act of public service," using this ethos to guide how she expresses her viewpoint in her work.

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It's clear that the internet is bad. But just how did it get SO bad? LONG SHADOW: BREAKING THE INTERNET explores that question and more, unpacking how a tool that was meant to democratize the world has torn it apart. It's nominated for a Webby Award and YOU can help us win. bit.ly/LSS4Webby

It was great to join Healthy Morning to talk about our race for Governor! I will never back down to bullies and I’m proud to be running to be Maine’s next Governor.

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BREAKING: Bovino, Trump's "Commander At-large" and narcissistic oompa loompa with an inferiority complex has been ousted from his job at Border Patrol following the murder of multiple bystanders in Minneapolis. Hopefully Noem is next.🖕 #FuckICE #ImpeachTrump Creative brilliance by @ the.droobiee

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🤬 A direct hit by a drone into a residential building in Kryvyi Rih has killed two people. A nine-month-old girl was seriously injured, with her lower limb injured, local authorities reported.

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President Donald Trump honored the 13 soldiers killed so far in the Iran war during remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, calling them “tremendous” and “brave” people.

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In 2022, #Zelensky refused to sign a peace deal with #Putin. #Russia just wanted a neutral #Ukraine. Instead, Zelensky listened to Boris Johnson, who wanted them to continue this proxy war. https://xcancel.com/BowesChay?t=QFoJsi-uSAZs44kgWy2SIQ&s=35

Republicans thought redrawing the Texas lines was going to lead to a series of similar moves across GOP states -- and maybe double-digit seat gains before the 2026 midterms. It hasn't worked out that way. At all.

The race is still opening up, as a group of around 10 riders, with Giulio Ciccone, Chris Harper, and Jardi Christiaan van der Lee at the front, in the slopes of Torre 👀 📺 Follow the #Giroditalia on TV, and on socials, wherever you are 🌐

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Tuesday already feels like this for the rabbit 😂🐰🎩 #tuesday #grokimagine #clown

If you look closely at healthcare in the US, you’ll find growing but piecemeal use of AI. That’s not true in the Israeli health system. Just listen to physician and scientist Dr. Ran Balicer, #43, Conversations on Health: How We Get There. youtu.be/xIZ_yt4qiAE

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A sunny, post-vernal-equinox #Caturday EggDay for Merlin. And some ham hock for Maj. It feel very spring-like today (but the mid-week forecast disagrees!)

Stop paying your landlord’s mortgage and start building your own wealth. Owning a home means equity, stability, and peace of mind for your future. #HomeOwnership #RealEstate #BuildEquity #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #WealthBuilding

UNRWA is STILL in Gaza. Year after year, UNRWA mental health teams show up for displaced children across Gaza during Eid al-Adha. Working tirelessly every single day, they give children a chance to step away from trauma and do everything to preserve the fragile magic of childhood wherever possible.

We hear it all the time from gay travelers: “Could I see myself here one day?” In our latest article, we unpack the real questions… Read our local take 👉 link in bio → Read This 👀 Have you pictured a future you here? 💬 #MovingToPalmSprings #PalmSpringsLife #ChosenFamily #DesertLife #FutureYou

Meet Salam — Dubai Safari Park’s adorable baby white rhino and symbol of peace 🦏✨ supporting wildlife conservation and endangered species protection before the season ends on May 31. . #DubaiSafariPark #Salam #BabyRhino #WildlifeConservation #Dubai

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Bariatric Surgery Risks & Complications Demystified by Dr. Manish Khaitan | NObesity In this eye-opening video, Dr. Manish Khaitan, one of India’s top bariatric surgeons, breaks down the potential risks and complications of procedures like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.

July 6, 1972, David Bowie performed "Starman" on Top of the Pops, a moment that shocked conservatives with his theatrical gesture of draping an arm around Mick Ronson. It skyrocketed his fame in the UK and cemented his rise to stardom. #DavidBowie #Starman #Music open.spotify.com/track/0pQskr...

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AI is getting SCARY 🫣 If this thing is chasing you just give-up China Unicom and Huawei break the human half-marathon record by 7 minutes. 3x faster than last-year’s winning humanoid robot.

Today In 1982: Chicago #Cubs pitcher Fergie Jenkins collects his 3,000th career strikeout vs. San Diego #Padres batter Garry Templeton! Harry Caray with the classic call! #MLB #Baseball #Legend #History

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New season 🌱 ⁠ ⁠ Same message 💪 ⁠ ⁠ Happy spring equinox! 🌎️

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all dance together!

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FINAL: New York Mets 2, Seattle Mariners 3. ▪️ Cole Young lines a single to left field to walk-off the Mets 3-2! 📺: #MLB on Mariners TV

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Sen. Ossoff: Trump said he’d put America First. Now he says funding Medicaid is not possible but war always is. Premiums are up. Hospitals are closing. Soldiers are dying. The First Family is getting richer. Today’s war powers vote is your chance to say enough. #FundHealthcareNotWar

Hispanic voters are a growing force! It's a mistake to see them as a minority. Over 1 million eligible voters each election. Latinos from all backgrounds are shaping our political future. #HispanicVote #LatinoPower #Elections #CivicDuty #USPolitics

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