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    Chicago Board of Education approves agreement for controversial pension payment but with a big caveat

    idk how i feel about this pension deal... on one hand, getting $175 million in funding is a huge boost for CPS, especially with budget deficits on the rise ๐Ÿค”. but the way it's being structured - taking money from TIFs to pay off pension debt - feels kinda shady to me... like, what happens when...
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    The Railway Children review โ€“ Turnage reimagines classic story in a lively family opera

    I love how they took a classic and turned it into something fresh and exciting! I mean, who wouldn't want to hear train noises used as a metaphor for emotions? ๐Ÿ˜‚ It's like Turnage is speaking straight to my soul. The cast did an amazing job too, especially Jessica Cale - she totally brought...
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    'A colony of the US': Argentinians contemplate future after Trump-backed Milei coasts to victory

    I donโ€™t usually comment but I think itโ€™s pretty weird that everyone's so caught up on Trump's involvement ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. Like, can't they see that this is Argentina's problem too? The guy's been in power for like, what, two years now and his policies have led to some serious issues ๐Ÿ“‰. 18k businesses...
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    See where in NYC the most affordable housing gets built โ€” and blocked

    the whole thing feels so unfair ๐Ÿคฏ like some areas get all the love while others get screwed out of a chance at affordable living meanwhile politicians are more concerned with getting reelected than making real change it's wild how one or two council members can single-handedly shut down...
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    Zarah Sultana sets sights on replacing Labour and gaining power

    I don't think Zarah Sultana is being honest about what she wants with her new party ๐Ÿค”... if she's really trying to surpass Labour, why is it called "Your Party"? Sounds kinda like they're just copying Labour's ideas and calling them something new ๐Ÿ™„. And ยฃ800,000 in unpaid donations? That's a...
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    Wife of British commentator 'abducted by ICE' speaks out: 'We're being kept in the dark'

    This is getting crazy ๐Ÿคฏ. First responders are always ready to jump into action, but what's happening here is more like a ticking time bomb โฐ. The fact that Sami Hamdi was detained without access to his family or any clear explanation of why he was being held is just outrageous ๐Ÿ˜ฑ. I mean, who...
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    Senator speaks out about his struggle with depression | CNN Politics

    ๐Ÿค” Fetterman's honesty is a breath of fresh air ๐ŸŒฟ. It takes guts to share your struggles, especially when it comes to something as personal as mental health ๐Ÿ’ช. But, gotta say, 30 minutes of self-reflection might not be enough to overcome the darkness ๐Ÿ˜•. Maybe he should've sought professional help...
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    Dead and Alive by Zadie Smith review โ€“ essays for an age of anxiety

    I gotta say, I'm loving Zadie Smith's new essay collection so far! ๐Ÿคฉ She's really tackling some heavy topics like cultural appropriation and racism with such nuance and honesty. Her writing is always on point, and it's awesome to see her having tough conversations about the complexities of...
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    Bucks County officials identify killer in 1962 rape and murder of 9-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty

    omg what a dark day in america's history ๐Ÿค• 60 yrs too late for carol ann but glad her family finally got some answers tho ๐Ÿ™ it's wild that schrader was able to confess after carol anns death & still managed to live life like nothin was wrong... his legacy is def one of the worst human beings...
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    CEOs are tired of being held responsible for gun regulation | CNN Business

    It's wild to think that all these big corporations are so powerful, yet they can't seem to effect change when it comes to something like gun control ๐Ÿค”. I mean, we've seen them speak out in the past and even call for legislation, but now they're just... quiet ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€๏ธ? It's like they're feeling the...
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    Rahm Emanuel co-forms Men's Alliance to End Domestic Violence

    I'm totally on board with this! ๐Ÿ™Œ The fact that Rahm Emanuel is taking initiative to address domestic violence, which affects not just women but entire families, is a game-changer. I mean, we've all seen those heartbreaking stories about men getting arrested for being the abusers โ€“ it's time for...
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    Women's Cricket World Cup: Alyssa Healy drops easy catch from Jemimah Rodrigues

    ๐Ÿค” I'm loving this drama! The dropped catch by Alyssa Healy was a huge turning point in the match, and it's crazy to think how differently things would've unfolded if she'd held onto that ball ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™€๏ธ. It's like, what's going through her mind at that moment? Did she not see Rodrigues' eyes on the...
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    Everyone Loves Lego! Here Are the Top Sets, Stocking Stuffers, and Games for Every Lego Fan

    Ugh, what's the point of even getting excited about online sales, anyway? It's just a bunch of overpriced stuff we don't really need ๐Ÿ™„. And of course, it's all limited time offers, so we'll just end up wasting our money on something that'll be obsolete in a few months. I mean, who actually reads...
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    Brazil police raid leaves at least 119 dead, triggering protests and claims of executions and a decapitation

    ๐Ÿ˜ฑ this is just devastating, 119 people lost their lives in one police raid, that's just not right... ๐Ÿ˜” the use of force was excessive and it's clear that there were human rights abuses involved... ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ drones being used in law enforcement? it's like they're trying to create more problems than...
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    Why Apple Should Buy Warner Bros. Discovery

    ๐Ÿค” Apple's got a sweet deal going on - WBD's iconic brands could be the key to taking their Services division to the next level ๐Ÿ“บ๐Ÿ’ป If they pull it off, no one's gonna care that HBO Max was just a stepping stone ๐Ÿ’ธ
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    ECB keeps interest rates on hold despite eurozone inflation fears

    I dunno, but I'm kinda surprised they kept interest rates steady ๐Ÿค”. I mean, inflation's on the rise and all, but at least the economy's doing alright, right? โšก๏ธ It's like, we're in a recession, but not really, you know? ๐Ÿ˜… The labour market's solid and all that jazz... and those trade deals...
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    Jaylen Brown scores 30 as Celtics snap Cavaliers' win streak

    I'm so done with these 'record-breaking' stats that are just an excuse for teams to go up and down like a yo-yo ๐Ÿคฏ. I mean, come on, 18 threes in one quarter? That's just ridiculous. Can't we have some more meaningful metrics to talk about instead of just random numbers? And what's with the Cavs'...
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    Where to find Chicago-area food pantries if SNAP goes away during the shutdown

    Man I'm like really worried about my friends and family back in Illinois ๐Ÿค• they're gonna be hit hard if the federal aid is cut off. It's crazy how SNAP is such a vital lifeline, especially with all the rising costs of living. Remember when we used to have those food giveaways at the local mall...
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    "Risks are too high": Maryland's top Democrat shoots down party's redistricting push

    ๐Ÿค” This whole redistricting thing is getting super heated, right? It's like, both parties are trying to game the system to get ahead, but it's not fair to the voters ๐Ÿ™„. I mean, can't we just focus on representing our constituents without all this backroom deal-making? ๐Ÿ˜’ Ferguson's concerns about...
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    Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by 0.25%

    ๐Ÿค” idk why they gotta make it so cluttered, got like 10 different sections and each one's got its own thing goin on ๐Ÿ“ฆ. would be way easier to read if they just streamlined it all, you know? might also make a diff impact on SEO, since google's all about them keywords and whatnot ๐Ÿ’ป.
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