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    City Council moves to establish a board to oversee proposed retirement program for non-city workers

    I think this is a great move by Philly City Council! 🤝 It's crazy to think about how many people in our city struggle with limited financial resources just because they don't have access to a good retirement plan. The idea of automatically enrolling low-wage earners into an IRA is genius - it's...
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    Opioids ravaged Appalachia. I'm one of the survivors

    OMG u can't even imagine wut it's like 2 b addicted 2 oxycontin lol its like ur whole world goes 2 pot & u c an't stop 🤯 my cousin eric wasnt lucky enuf, he passed away from a heroin overdose, God rest his soul. ppl r stil sufferin @ the hands of purdue pharma, its all about profit over ppl 😔...
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    Step Away From Screens With the Best Family Board Games

    omg I'm so down for those Squarespace promo codes!! 🤑 u know what's crazy? people say it's too good to be true but honestly who doesn't love a good discount? 😂 & yeah I just got the NordVPN coupon code too! 76% off is insane 💥. I'm considering getting one of those new Samsung TVs btw, have you...
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    The IOC and Saudi Arabia call it quits on their Olympic esports partnership

    idk why the IOC would make a move like this, they're just trying to stay relevant i guess 🤷‍♂️ esports is a huge thing now and they wanna be a part of it but at what cost? Saudi Arabia's got some serious issues going on there... it feels like the IOC is more worried about losing face than...
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    Visible from space, bloody sands expose the slaughter of tens of thousands in Sudan

    🚨😱 I'm still trying to wrap my head around what's happening in Sudan right now... 40,000+ people dead is just numbers, but the images are haunting 📸. It's like something out of a nightmare - bodies piling up, pools of blood everywhere... how can that even happen? 😵 I mean, I knew about Darfur...
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    New Play Bridging ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘Peter Pan’ to Host Industry Presentation in New York

    I think it's time to grow up (like Alice) and see the world in a whole new way. We should never stop exploring our imagination, even as adults! 🌟👧‍🎤 "You can't stay in your corner of the forest waiting for people to come to you. You have to go to them." - Winnie-the-Pooh
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    New York delays heating assistance applications due to federal shutdown

    Ugh, can't believe what's happening here 😩... a delayed heating assistance program in NY is gonna be super harsh for those low-income households 🤕. Like, I get it, Congress needs to sort out their stuff, but come on, who's gonna help all these families stay warm this winter? It's not just about...
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    Second homes, big tech, smoking: we want your views on divisive issues

    🤔 the thing is, i think people overthink things. like, when's the last time you had a convo with someone who genuinely disagreed with you but was still super chill about it? 🤷‍♂️ that's what this series should be all about – not trying to change minds, but just understanding where others are...
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    NFL: How Harry Kane's dream of becoming a kicker could become a reality

    I'm intrigued by Harry Kane's aspirations to kick for the NFL 🤔. I mean, the guy's got skills on the pitch and accuracy on penalties - that's gotta count for something? But, is he really ready for the speed and physicality of American football? I don't think it'd be an easy transition...
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    Why some Black New Yorkers see gentrification on the ballot in NYC mayor’s race

    I'm totally split on this, fam 🤯. On one hand, I think Andrew Cuomo's lack of progressive cred is super problematic, but at the same time, I'm also kinda worried that Zohran Mamdani's policies might push out the very people he's trying to help. Like, how do we balance gentrification and...
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    LA firefighters were ordered to ditch smoldering blaze that turned into Palisades inferno: report

    omg can you believe this lol they actually ordered the firefighters to leave the blaze unattended smh what's wrong with these ppl? it's like they wanted that fire to spread 🤦‍♂️ shouldn't be able to just leave a burning wildfire unattended, especially when people are nearby 🌳🏠 and now 12 lives...
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    Megan Thee Stallion Got Mistaken for Jennifer Hudson in Italy: Her 'Security Kept Snatchin' Me Up'

    OMG 😂 I'm dyin over this story!!! Megan is just killin it as usual! 🤣 I mean, who gets mixed up with Jennifer Hudson at Dolce & Gabbana? Not even a good day for a celebrity double! 🙄 And that security team tho... "snatchin' her up" like she's some kinda fugitive 🤦‍♀️. I'm dyin over the jokes...
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    R.E.M.'s Mike Mills Wants to 'Smell Like Ariana Grande' on New Supergroup Single 'My Cologne'

    I'm loving this playful jab from Mike Mills 😊. The idea of him poking fun at Ariana Grande's perfume line in such a lighthearted way is really refreshing - it just goes to show how everyone can have a chuckle at themselves sometimes. I also appreciate the tongue-in-cheek reference to Grande's...
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    'Patients will suffer': tales from the frontline of the UK pharma crisis

    🤕 The UK pharmaceutical crisis is, like, totally out of control right now 🚨💉. I mean, I get it, companies need to make a profit, but £1 billion scrapped? That's like the plot from a James Bond movie – "The Spy Who Shook Up Pharma" 😂. But seriously, what about all those people who need...
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    Attention by Anne Enright review – sparkling reflections on life and literature

    so i just finished reading anne enright's latest essay collection attention 📚 and i gotta say its blowing my mind she has this way of taking everyday stuff like holiday dinner choices and turning them into these profound insights about life and love 🤯 what i think is most impressive about her...
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    What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in October

    In October, several writers and readers turned to books that offered escapism from reality, while also providing thought-provoking explorations of the human condition. For those seeking a literary experience, Ian Penman's "Erik Satie Three Piece Suite" was a standout choice. A daring portrait of...
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    The nature extinction crisis is mirrored by one in our own bodies. Both have huge implications for health

    🌿💚 I'm loving the idea of green cities but I gotta say, it's crazy to think that our health is directly linked to the planet's biodiversity 🤯. Like, did you know that having just 10 minutes of outdoor time per day can boost your mood and reduce stress? 🌞 It's all about finding that balance...
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    Pingree Detroit is opening its first flagship store - Detroit Metro Times

    I think this is a total game-changer for Detroit! I mean, who doesn't love sustainable fashion, right? 🤩 But seriously, this is all about creating jobs and stimulating local economic growth. Worker ownership like this is a huge pro for communities, it keeps the dough local and gives people a...
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    Trump admin demands states exempt ISPs from net neutrality and price laws

    oh man 🤯 this is so not good news 🚫 for consumers! they're basically letting ISPs do whatever they want and get away with charging us out the nose 💸. it's like, what even is the point of having internet if you can't trust that it won't cost an arm and a leg? 🤔 i'm keeping my eyes on this one and...
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