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Open remote profile ↗Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/rashida-tlaib-demands-arrest-of-israeli-soldier-linked-to-hind-rajab-death?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraRashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab deathUS lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.
Trump's disgraced Kennedy Center chief makes embarrassing admission https://www.alternet.org/rozsa-grenell/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgTrump's disgraced Kennedy Center chief makes embarrassing admissionA man who left President Donald Trump's Kennedy Center under a cloud of controversy, Richard Grenell, has suffered another public embarrassment after admitting that he lost another Trump administration job — and not even recently.
Steve Bannon tried to figure out what Putin had on Trump: biographer https://www.alternet.org/trump-putin-michael-wolff/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgSteve Bannon tried to figure out what Putin had on Trump: biographerBiographer Michael Wolff recalled in a new post an exchange with Steve Bannon, the former campaign manager and strategist for President Donald Trump, who now hosts his own streaming show, in which the two men tried to figure out how Trump was so easily controlled by Russian President Vladimir Putin....
Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced Israel visit https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/hegseth-meets-netanyahu-in-unannounced-israel-visit?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraHegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced Israel visitHegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu ahead of a closely contested election, Axios reported, citing sources.
6 Reasons Why Your Pumpkin Seeds Deserve Better Than the Trash https://vegnews.com/benefits-pumpkin-seeds?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #vegan #vegetarian
VegNews.com6 Reasons Why Your Pumpkin Seeds Deserve Better Than the TrashPumpkins contain hundreds of seeds. Here’s why you should eat them up, instead of throwing them away.
Justice Department charges 28 with alleged voter fraud https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/10/19/justice-department-charges-28-in-california-with-voting-fraud/7171792455363/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
UPIJustice Department charges 28 with alleged voter fraud - UPI.comOn Monday, the U.S. Justice Department filed criminal charges against 28 people in California, alleging that they illegally registered to vote.
Trump says protesters would vote for him if their parents 'slap 'em around' https://www.alternet.org/trump-says/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgTrump says protesters would vote for him if their parents 'slap 'em around'President Donald Trump, who has openly called for violence against protesters who oppose him, gloated at the idea of anti-Trump protesters being abused by their parents during a political rally in Kansas on Monday."You know what he is?" Trump said about the protesters, making an accusation that he s...
Trump's flirty comments with men reveals GOP's hypocrisy: analysis https://www.alternet.org/hypocrisy-conservative/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgTrump's flirty comments with men reveals GOP's hypocrisy: analysisPresident Donald Trump is getting away with flirty comments that would have tanked a Democratic leader like President Barack Obama, according to a prominent lawyer and critic of the president.
State Supreme Court affirms anti-trans ballot measure’s allegedly “misleading” language https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/10/state-supreme-court-upholds-vague-misleading-anti-trans-ballot-measure/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #lgbtq #lgbt
LGBTQ NationState Supreme Court affirms anti-trans ballot measure's allegedly "misleading" language - LGBTQ NationNebraska's trans sports ban could mislead voters into supporting it, the plaintiff claimed.
Schools struggle to measure how much AI experiments are helping https://www.npr.org/2026/10/19/nx-s1-5991881/schools-struggle-to-measure-how-much-ai-experiments-are-helping?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
From AP: Trump says it's ‘time for somebody else to negotiate’ for Ukraine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP0tOwHnuSM&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon * VSN-GDPM c1996 #news #SupportIndependentMedia #vsn
Egyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/egyptian-parliament-delays-vote-on-military-support-for-saudi-arabia?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraEgyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi ArabiaLawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment.
Virginia Democrat is next to receive suspicious white powder in mail https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/10/19/Subramanyam-office-receives-suspicious-mail/2161792450113/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
UPIVirginia Democrat is next to receive suspicious white powder in mail - UPI.comRep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., confirmed Monday that his office received mail containing a suspicious white powder, the latest of a string of cases.
Trump humiliates Melania with stunning remark at her big White House moment https://www.alternet.org/msn-uk/melania-trump-2678107081/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgTrump humiliates Melania with stunning remark at her big White House momentPresident Donald Trump turned First Lady Melania Trump big moment during a White House ceremony celebrating her women's health initiative she worked on into an awkward exchange.The moment came as the couple signed the directive in the Rose Garden in front of the cameras, as Melania unveiled a propos...
Trump's ‘new, very embarrassing problem’ is foretelling the death of MAGA https://www.alternet.org/trump-crowds-embarrassin-problem/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgTrump's ‘new, very embarrassing problem’ is foretelling the death of MAGAAs President Donald Trump gets back on the road to host political rallies across the country, he is running into a "new, very embarrassing problem," and according to a new piece from The i Paper, it is an issue that also foretells the death of his MAGA movement sooner than expected.In recent weeks, ...
160 people reported killed in escalating drone attacks across Sudan https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/160-reported-killed-in-escalating-drone-attacks-across-sudan?traffic_source=rss
Al Jazeera160 people reported killed in escalating drone attacks across SudanRights groups warn increasing attacks by unmanned aircraft are targeting civilians and infrastructure.
Could your halal pension be funding Israel’s military? https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/19/could-your-halal-pension-be-funding-israels-military?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraCould your halal pension be funding Israel’s military?HSBC’s ‘sharia-compliant’ fund invested over $100 million in companies linked to Israel’s military.
Trump: ‘Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon’ https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/19/trump-paris-is-going-to-be-a-muslim-city-very?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraTrump: ‘Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon’US President Donald Trump blamed immigrants for the unrest in France, claiming Paris would soon become a ‘Muslim city’.
Getting Sick of Data Centers https://progressive.org/magazine/getting-sick-of-data-centers-baker-20261019/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon - @TheProgressive #progressive
Progressive.orgGetting Sick of Data CentersNear the nation’s capital, residents of Virginia’s Data Center Alley live among hundreds of gargantuan facilities—and feel the health toll.
Teaching ‘the Literacies’ https://progressive.org/magazine/teaching-the-literacies-farsad-20261019/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon - @TheProgressive #progressive
Progressive.orgTeaching ‘the Literacies’If we want future Good Voters, we need to teach children what’s real and what’s fake.
Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course https://www.npr.org/2026/10/19/nx-s1-6007746/golf-course-potomac-white-house-tree-removal?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
THE ALBUM LEAF ENLISTS GUEST VOCALISTS FOR NEW ALBUM TO SHARE ‘THEIR OWN JOURNEY’ https://highway81revisited.com/the-album-leaf-enlists-guest-vocalist-to-capture-the-essence-of-its-new-songs/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #music #vsn #SupportIndependentMedia
highway81revisited.comTHE ALBUM LEAF ENLISTS GUEST VOCALISTS FOR NEW ALBUM TO SHARE ‘THEIR OWN JOURNEY’ | Highway 81 RevisitedFor his ninth album as The Album Leaf, Jimmy LaValle recruited 10 guest vocalists to help bring his atmospheric music to life in a new way. The appro...
Senators Blast Trump’s Plan to Rig Child Deportation Proceedings https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/democratic-senators-duckworth-durbin-warren-markey-schiff-wyden-letter-rfk-trump-attorneys-deportation-unaccompanied-minors-legal-conflict-interest/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon via @MotherJones
Mother JonesExclusive: Senators blast Trump's plan to rig child deportation proceedings"Under your plan," they wrote, the children’s attorneys work for the administration: "That is unacceptable."
Residents hoisted from rooftops amid Spain’s deadly flooding https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/19/residents-hoisted-from-rooftops-amid-spains-deadly-flooding?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraResidents hoisted from rooftops amid Spain’s deadly floodingSpain’s military is hoisting residents from the rooftops of their flooded homes.
From AP: Trump has a new pitch for Republican candidates — their looks https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RnXC-0qR8X0?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon * VSN-GDPM c1996 #news #SupportIndependentMedia #vsn
Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuban leader Raul Castro https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/florida-issues-arrest-warrant-for-cuban-leader-raul-castro?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraFlorida issues arrest warrant for Cuban leader Raul CastroThe announcement mirrors a federal indictment from May as the US steps up pressure on the Cuban government.
Trump approval hits record-low 31 percent, polls show Republican struggles https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/19/trump-approval-hits-record-low-31-percent-polls-show-republican-struggles?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraTrump approval hits record-low 31 percent, polls show Republican strugglesReuters/Ipsos poll shows Democrats leading by 12 points in generic US congressional ballot surveys against Republicans.
Federal judge presses government officials over golf course plans https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/10/19/judge-demands-answers-on-trump-golf-course/9551792444491/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
UPIFederal judge presses government officials over golf course plans - UPI.comA federal judge demanded answers Monday about President Donald Trump's plans to build a professional golf course on a site under litigation.
'The Fugitive,' 'Office Space' actor Richard Riehle dies at 78 https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2026/10/19/Fugitive-Office-Space-Richard-Riehle-dies/7071792444286/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
UPI'The Fugitive,' 'Office Space' actor Richard Riehle dies at 78 - UPI.comRichard Riehle, a character actor with over 400 credits, died Thursday of natural causes at 78. HIs death was confirmed Monday by TMZ and Variety.
At least 9 killed in landslide at Colombian gold mine https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/10/19/latam-colombia-gold-mine-landslide/4221792443198/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
UPIAt least 9 killed in landslide at Colombian gold mine - UPI.comAt least nine people were killed Monday when a landslide struck a gold mine in southwestern Colombia, leaving an unknown number of workers trapped.