POLLUTED US CITIES

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Does anyone realize that the top ten polluted American cities are on or near the West coast of the United States of America?

According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is responsible for 7 million deathsannually, and could cost the global economy between $18–25 trillion by 2060 in annual welfare costs, or roughly 4–6% of world GDP.

BOSOM BUDDIES?

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Are xi and Putin these two bosom buddies birds of a feather who appear to be the same kind or nature and very much alike together?

Those two guys appear to be birds of a feather. The expression birds of a feather flock together means that people who are alike tend to do things together.

More than two years into his invasion of Ukraine, China has emerged as a vital ally. It has refused to condemn the war and continues to trade with a heavily sanctioned Russia, much to the ire of the US and the European Union.

38-TO-24

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From lowlife Chucky to lower Donnie If you’re wondering how Donald Trump’s hush money trial is likely to turn out, check it out.

HUMANITY AT STAKE

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Remember when veteran journalist and favorite television anchorman Walter Cronkite was known as America’s most trusted man.

The world needs a David Attenborough SOS about the global dangers of another Trump presidency.

thanks to a life marked by a tenacious desire to enlighten humanity in all corners of planet earth.

The  veteran writer, broadcaster and naturalist, Sir David Attenborough was born on 8 May 1926. He was educated at Cambridge and after that at the BBC in 1952. As controller of BBC Two, he oversaw the first ever-colour broadcasts in Europe.

GOP FAKE VIEWS

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You must remember this. Recent recipients of this Congressional award have ranged from the Dalai Lama to the Tuskegee Airmen.

US Representative Anna Paulina Luna is leading a handful of Republican colleagues in a push to award a Congressional Gold Medal to former President Donald Trump.

BLUE WAVE

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“The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.” Shakespeare's “Julius Caesar.” soliloquy by Marc Antony. 

How can a brutal, and morally decrepit Republican Party treat Americans this way in this century? The 21st century is the current Anno Domini or Common Era, by the Gregorian calendar.

LA BAMBA

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Happy Birthday to The La Bamba Kid. Richard Valenzuela aka Richie Valens was born #OnThisDay in 1941 and died in a plane crash.

NEWS & VIEWS

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The First Amendment protects opinions. it is healthy to share and express yours, whether or not anyone else agrees with you.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

FOR THE CHILDREN

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It's extremely crucial to address the horrific situation in Sudan, where innocent children are being victimized by violence and conflict.

Regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity, the loss of innocent lives is a tragedy that demands attention and action from the global community.

My frustration is with the lack of awareness and action, especially from religious leaders who have a platform to speak out against such atrocities. Their silence can indeed be perplexing and disheartening.