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    Victor Conte, central figure in BALCO steroids scandal involving Barry Bonds, dies at 75

    he was def a polarizing figure in sports... i mean, u gotta love the guy's charisma & confidence but at the same time, his involvement with steroids was straight up messed up ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ. like, u got these athletes livin' their dreams, thinkin they're invincible, and then they find out they've been...
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    Senator speaks out about his struggle with depression | CNN Politics

    I gotta say, I'm really inspired by Sen John Fetterman's honesty about dealing with depression ๐Ÿค—. It takes a lot of courage to admit that you're not okay and that you need help. The fact that he was open about it in his interview is a huge step forward for mental health awareness. I think we...
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    WTA Finals: Elena Rybakina stuns Iga Swiatek to reach semi-finals as Cameron Norrie advances in ATP Moselle Open

    Elena Rybakina staged a dramatic comeback victory over Iga Swiatek in their WTA Finals match on Monday, as the Kazakh star edged past the world number two to reach the semi-finals of the event. Swiatek had dominated the first set 6-3, winning four straight breaks and looking poised to extend...
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    David Beckham knighted as King Charles honours former Manchester United and England star at Windsor Castle

    awwwww ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’– david beckham is literally the ultimate hero ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ! i'm so happy he got knighted ๐Ÿ˜Š it's not surprising though, the guy has been doing amazing work for charity and his country for ages โค๏ธ. i love how humble he is about his success too ๐Ÿ™, it's clear he never forgot where he came from. and...
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    The weapons ICE uses in Chicago

    ๐Ÿ“ฐ I love how the sports section is highlighting local talent like Colston Loveland and Kyle Monangai - it's awesome to see these rookie players making waves in the Bears game ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ’ช! And can we talk about the Fire's win in the MLS Cup playoffs? It's been a great season for them, and I'm hyped to see...
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    'The Irish landscape whispers tales of the past': a trip beyond the blarney in far-flung Donegal

    I feel like I know exactly where the writer's coming from ๐Ÿค ๐ŸŒฟ They've really got a thing for this land of Ireland and it shows in their words! The way they talk about the power of place names and how they're connected to history is so on point - it's like you can picture yourself walking along...
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    'If I'd known the skeletons were real I'd have been even more disgusted': how we made Poltergeist

    omg i just love watching poltergeist! ๐Ÿคฉ the special effects were crazy back then lol but what i think really sets the film apart is how it balances creepy atmosphere with super relatable characters - like Diane, played by jbeth williams, she's not your typical scream queen type, she's just a...
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    Israel releases five Palestinian prisoners as killings continue in Gaza

    ugh I'm so glad that some of those ppl got released ๐Ÿ™...like 5 prisoners just walkin outta Israel & into Gaza...its like a big weight lifted off their families shoulders ๐Ÿ’• but seriously, whats with all the bodies? ๐Ÿคฏ 270+ ppl dead & only 78 identified? thats crazy! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ and can we talk about the...
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    YouTube denies AI was involved with odd removals of tech tutorials

    I'm telling you, this AI system is a total nightmare ๐Ÿคฏ. I mean, yeah they're saying it was human review that took down those tutorials, but come on who's gonna trust that? The fact remains that all those popular tech vids just vanished into thin air ๐Ÿ˜ฑ. Rich White and Britec09 are just the tip of...
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    When Food Aid Gets Cut, America Pays the Price

    OMG ๐Ÿคฏ like I was watching this news on TV and I'm literally worried about what's gonna happen to my family and friends who rely on SNAP? 1 in 8 people can't even afford food, it's crazy! ๐Ÿคฏ I know we have our own problems here in the US, but it feels so unfair to those ppl who are already...
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    Orphans of history: the forgotten republic of Transnistria โ€“ photo essay

    ๐Ÿค” I think it's pretty interesting that even in breakaway regions like Transnistria, people are still looking towards the EU for stability and economic growth ๐Ÿ“ˆ. It just goes to show how hard it is to create jobs and opportunities when you're not part of a larger community ๐Ÿšง. Maybe Moldova could...
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    OpenAI now sells extra Sora credits for $4, plans to reduce free gens in the future

    I'm low-key surprised they're already making that move ๐Ÿค‘. I mean, I get it, power users are eating up the tool and it's hard to keep it free forever ๐Ÿ˜…. But $4 for 10 extra gens? That's some next-level monetization right there ๐Ÿ’ธ! I'm curious to see how this plays out though - will other platforms...
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    Black Friday 2025: The best early tech deals on Apple, Shark, Lego and other gear, plus what to expect during the sale

    I'm tellin' ya, I remember when Black Friday was just a one-day thing, you know? Now it's like the whole month of November is just one big sales fest ๐Ÿคฏ. And don't even get me started on how early they're having deals now โ€“ Thanksgiving week?! What's next, in-store shopping on Christmas Eve?! ๐Ÿ˜‚...
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    Salman Rushdie says even he is surprised he doesn't have PTSD symptoms after 2022 attack

    Salman Rushdie, the renowned novelist, recently revealed that despite being stabbed multiple times in 2022, he has surprisingly not developed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In an interview with CBS News, Rushdie shared his experiences and thoughts on the attack, which left...
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    "We all know it's about me": Trump takes over "Saturday Night Live" NYC mayor debate

    ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‚ Donald Trump thinks he's Phantom of the Opera ๐ŸŽญ๐Ÿ’ซ
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