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Open remote profile ↗12 migrants, including an infant, drown in two incidents off Greece https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/19/12-migrants-including-an-infant-drown-in-two-incidents-off-greece?traffic_source=rss
Al Jazeera12 migrants, including an infant, drown in two incidents off GreeceTwo separate boat incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos left 12 migrants dead.
Can religion help Democrats win in red states? These faith leaders hope so https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2026/10/19/can-religion-help-democrats-win-in-red-states-these-faith-leaders-hope-so?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraCan religion help Democrats win in red states? These faith leaders hope soRoughly nine pastors, seminary students and Sunday school teachers are running as Democrats in the US midterm election.
Protesters block Louvre in support of French student movement https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/19/protesters-block-louvre-in-support-of-french-student-movement?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraProtesters block Louvre in support of French student movementFrench students are now blockading the world’s busiest museum.
Chuck Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before elections https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/19/chuck-schumer-urges-fcc-to-block-ai-robocalls-before-elections?traffic_source=rss
Al JazeeraChuck Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before electionsChuck Schumer urges FCC to reject petition allowing AI robocalls ahead of key November midterm elections.
Longtime feuding Supreme Court judges agree on a surprising issue https://www.alternet.org/news-politics/longtime-feuding/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgLongtime feuding Supreme Court judges agree on a surprising issueSupreme Court judges don't always get along, and Justices Neil Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor illustrate that point. Appointed by Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama respectively, Gorsuch and Sotomayor sharply disagree on nearly all the most polarizing issues of the day, with Gorsuch being predict...
Parks Service official destroys Trump claim about 'diseased' trees https://www.alternet.org/trump-potomic-golf-course-2678107534/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgParks Service official destroys Trump claim about 'diseased' treesA National Park Service employee revealed on Monday that the administration lied when it claimed it had to remove hundreds of "falling, dangerous, disease-infested trees" at East Potomac Park's golf course.
You Don’t Need Cow’s Milk to Get Your Protein. Try These 6 Vegan Milks. https://vegnews.com/the-vegan-guide-to-high-protein-milk?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #vegan #vegetarian
VegNews.comYou Don’t Need Cow’s Milk to Get Your Protein. Try These 6 Vegan Milks.Before you shake up that post-workout smoothie, check out these five high-protein, dairy-free milks to get the most out of your milk.
From AP: Trump signs an order to expand federal research into women's health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlltYKJm9vA&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon * VSN-GDPM c1996 #news #SupportIndependentMedia #vsn
Former Trump chief warns latest Fox News poll is 5-alarm fire for GOP https://www.alternet.org/corruption-is/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgFormer Trump chief warns latest Fox News poll is 5-alarm fire for GOPPresident Donald Trump's blatant pursuit of personal profit while in office is not only upsetting activists; a number of polls have shown voters are outraged by the perceived corruption.
Trump faces investigation threat in stunning GOP revolt over huge betrayal https://www.alternet.org/send/ukraine-2678107222/ via Alternet.org
Alternet.orgTrump faces investigation threat in stunning GOP revolt over huge betrayalRep. Brian Fitzpatrick, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 1st congressional district, gave a fierce warning on Monday, October 19, when speaking of the recent alleged U.S. betrayal of Ukraine.
'Lincoln in the Bardo' takes a distinctly American grief to the Met stage https://www.npr.org/2026/10/19/nx-s1-6003649/lincoln-bardo-metropolitan-opera-mazzoli-saunders?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #classicalmusic #music #npr
These State Races Could Be the Sleeper Issue of the Midterms https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/these-state-races-could-be-the-sleeper-issue-of-the-midterms/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon via @MotherJones
Mother JonesThese state races could be the sleeper issue of the midtermsCongress can block Trump's agenda. Legislatures can reverse it.
Please Don’t Film the Breakfast Buffet at Ken Paxton’s “Come and Take It” Bus Tour https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/ken-paxton-come-take-it-tour-texas-senate-talarico/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon via @MotherJones
Mother JonesI got ejected from Ken Paxton's “Come and Take It” tour after filming the breakfast buffet.I'm really the least of his problems.
From AP: A suspect is in custody after a driver hits Australia lawmaker Helen Haines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SpwTqUbhVE&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon * VSN-GDPM c1996 #news #SupportIndependentMedia #vsn
From AP: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trade barbs, accusations and insults in their first debate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP5bZFn-an0&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon * VSN-GDPM c1996 #news #SupportIndependentMedia #vsn
Book returned to British Columbia library 43 years after due date https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/10/19/canada-greater-victoria-public-library-43-years-overdue/1141792431813/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
UPIBook returned to British Columbia library 43 years after due date - UPI.comWorkers sifting through returns at a British Columbia discovered a dusty tome without a barcode was 43 years overdue.
NOW PLAYING == THE GREEN announced by promoter DAN SHEEHAN @ Holo Holo Festival - Long Beach 10/17/2026 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8AE7YALKOYk?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #music #reggae #vsn
Tennessee GOP senator says “no basis” to expel her from caucus https://tennesseelookout.com/2026/10/19/tennessee-gop-senator-says-no-basis-to-expel-her-from-caucus/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #tennessee #activism #leftist
Tennessee LookoutTennessee GOP senator says “no basis” to expel her from caucus • Tennessee LookoutTennessee Sen. Janice Bowling says colleagues displeased with her don't have the votes to oust her from the Senate Republican Caucus.
Denver’s Beloved Vegan Van Opens Its First Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant https://vegnews.com/vegan-van-opens-first-restaurant?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #vegan #vegetarian
VegNews.comDenver’s Beloved Vegan Van Opens Its First Brick-and-Mortar RestaurantDenver’s first vegan food truck, Vegan Van, is opening a permanent Colfax restaurant serving crunchwraps, loaded fries, and more.
Joel Cummins Joins moe. in Los Angeles as the Band Rocks The Pink (Recap and Gallery) https://jambands.com/news/2026/10/19/joel-cummins-joins-moe-in-los-angeles-as-the-band-rocks-the-pink-recap-and-gallery/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #music #jamband
JambandsJoel Cummins Joins moe. in Los Angeles as the Band Rocks The Pink (Recap and Gallery)moe. just took to the road for a four date West Coast swing ahead of the band’s Halloween run. The group appeared at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV on
From AP: LIVE: Anti-government protests in Albania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En_kW2s828g&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon * VSN-GDPM c1996 #news #SupportIndependentMedia #vsn