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    Britain's pound is beating every other major currency this year

    ๐Ÿค” so i'm thinking about this news and it seems to me that there's still some underlying uncertainty in the markets but at the same time, the pound is making a comeback which is definitely a positive sign. i mean we're not talking about the biggest economy in the world here, the uk has been...
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    We're turning the tide on Gaza starvation crisis' - UN aid chief

    ๐Ÿค” so the us ambassador is saying that recognizing a palestinian state has been disastrous... can we get some context on what he's referring to? like what happened before or after this recognition? ๐Ÿ“Š also, how many people are being held hostage by hamas and for how long? these protests in israel...
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    Mike Johnson's plan to keep the House closed is backfiring

    ๐Ÿ™„ I think this whole shutdown thing is actually a blessing in disguise for the GOP. I mean, if they can't even get things done at home, how are they gonna fix anything when they're back in DC? It's all about appearances, you know? They're trying to look tough on the Democrats, but really they're...
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    India: How is the ethnic conflict in Manipur affecting ordinary citizens?

    Wow ๐Ÿคฏ This conflict is like a ticking time bomb, it's getting so intense! Like, what can India even do right now? They've tried military control and diplomacy, nothing's working ๐Ÿ˜ฉ The people are suffering so much, losing loved ones, homes... and the economy is going down the drain ๐Ÿ’ธ It's like...
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    Iran announces official end to 10-year-old nuclear agreement

    omg, this is like, totally a game changer ๐Ÿคฏ! i'm low-key worried about iran's nukes tho... like, what if they actually go through with it? ๐Ÿšจ we need some kinda new deal ASAP ๐Ÿ’ธ can't let tensions escalate into something major ๐ŸŒช๏ธ european powers gotta step up & restart talks or else ๐Ÿค” it's like...
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    The surprising story of a vinyl record empire in Kansas

    omg yaaas I'm so down w/ this vinyl empire trend ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŽถ! like who wouldn't wanna be a part of something that's all about bringin' people together over music? ๐Ÿคฉ and I love how it's helped revitalize Lawrence into a major tourist spot ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’ผ. Feuerstein's got skills, for sure ๐Ÿ™Œ... I mean, go from a small...
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    Iran says restrictions on nuclear programme โ€˜terminatedโ€™ as deal expires

    ๐Ÿค” the collapse of the jcpoa is like a domino effect - us pulled out, iran went nuclear (temporarily), other western powers tried to revive it but failed... meanwhile, israel's always got our backs (or not?) ๐Ÿ™ƒ and what about china? they're quietly building up their own nuke program. this whole...
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    Trump commutes George Santos' prison sentence

    ๐Ÿค” The whole thing just seems so fishy... I mean, come on, 7 years in prison for wire fraud and identity theft and now just a few months later we're talking about commuting his sentence? It's like he's getting off scot-free! ๐Ÿ˜ณ And then to have him release a statement saying he'll focus on prison...
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    Shania Twain calls for equal pay and more diversity in country music

    Shania Twain Urges Country Music to 'Come Together' in a Bid for Inclusivity and Equality. In her acceptance speech at the CMT Awards, Shania Twain called on the country music industry to become more inclusive, acknowledging the need for greater diversity and equal pay. The legendary singer...
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    Hundreds of millions at risk from Chinese shopping app malware

    Ugh, another massive fail by a big tech company ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ! I mean, come on, how hard is it to write some decent code? Apparently, Pinduoduo's security team thought they could just disband their own team of engineers who created the vulnerability and hope nobody notices ๐Ÿ™„. And what really gets my goat...
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    The moment I knew: he was so open and vulnerable, even as a blokeโ€™s bloke

    ๐Ÿคฉ When you let go of what others think, you're not being reckless, you're taking a calculated risk on yourself. You're embracing your true self, flaws and all ๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ’–
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    After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump says Ukraine, Russia should declare victory

    I don't usually comment but I think it's pretty weird how Trump and Zelenskyy are discussing Ukraine and Russia declaring victory ๐Ÿค”... like, what even is that? Are they thinking this war just magically ends because both sides say so? And what's with the military-style jacket tho ๐Ÿ’ผ. Zelenskyy...
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    Trumpโ€™s peace plan is just about holding together, but may be unravelled by two unresolved issues | Rajan Menon

    omg i'm still hoping for a real lasting peace in gaza ๐Ÿคž it's amazing how far we've come with this historic deal, but you're totally right to point out all these unresolved issues ๐Ÿ’ก like, what's up with israel not being clear on their withdrawal plan? ๐Ÿ™„ and the international stabilisation force...
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    Putin-Trump call a curveball for Zelensky ahead of White House meeting

    Man, Trump's gotta be worried about what Putin's gonna do next ๐Ÿค”... like, if he's really trying to help Ukraine, why not just give 'em the arms they need? And now that Russia's launching all these drone attacks, it's like they're trying to wear Ukraine down ๐Ÿ’ฅ. And what's with Trump's...
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    If this Southern region were a country, it'd have the fifth-highest homicide rate on Earth

    ๐Ÿค• it's wild how these small towns are getting hit so hard with gun violence ๐Ÿšซ. like, 3 incidents over a weekend? that's just insane. i'm not surprised tho, given mississippi's lax gun laws and stuff ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. it makes sense that guns would be everywhere in rural areas where ppl feel the need to...
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    Baek Se-hee, author of I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki, dies at 35

    omg u guyz, i cant even right now lol. i just heard about baek se-hee passing away at 35 & i'm literally shaking rn. her book was more than just a memoir, it was a movement. she had the guts to share her struggles with dysthymia & it helped so many ppl normalize conversations around mental...
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    This boiled bag of offal is banned in the US. In Scotland it's a fine-dining treat

    OH MY GOSH, I'M LIKE SO EXCITED THAT HAGGIS IS GETTING THE Recognition IT DESERVES!!! I MEAN, WHO WOULDN'T LOVE A GOOD PLATE OF TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH FOOD?! ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ‘ AND I LOVED FINDING OUT THAT IT'S NOT JUST FOR SCOTLAND ANYMORE - FINE DINING RESTAURANTS ARE GETTING IN ON THE ACTION TOO! ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ’ช AND HAVE...
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    Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war

    A Syrian refugee has made history by becoming the first man with Syrian roots to win a mayoral election in southwestern Germany. Ryyan Alshebl, 29, secured 55.41% of the votes in the municipality of Ostelsheim, beating two German candidates, Marco Strauss and Mathias Fey. The young politician's...
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    Indonesia denies Team Israel travel visas, prompting criticism by International Olympic Committee

    this is so frustrating ๐Ÿคฏ i mean like can't they just keep politics out of sports? ๐Ÿ™„ indonesia should really consider what they're doing here, kinda hard to participate in a global event with travel restrictions in place ๐Ÿ˜ฌ and it's not fair to the other teams or athletes who are gonna have to...
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    Gaza famine claims face mounting scrutiny as mortality data falls far short of predictions

    ๐Ÿค”๐ŸŒŽ๏ธ food crisis in gaza is real ๐Ÿšจ but who's counting? ๐Ÿ“Š the ipc definition needs a serious ๐Ÿ‘€ re-examine. 2 lives per 10k ppl isn't fair โš–๏ธ considering demographics & more ๐Ÿค also, how can we trust the IPC when it has ties to Hamas ๐Ÿคฅ๐Ÿ”’? is that really a good enough reason to declare famine? ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ‘Ž...
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