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    The crescendo of pre-budget lobbying has rarely been so loud. Rachel Reeves must tune it out | Polly Toynbee

    [Image of a meme with a bank vault and a thought bubble saying "We're not getting richer, just hiding it better"]
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    FA Cup: Jack Wilshere & Robbie Savage's FA Cup goals

    πŸ€” I gotta say, this is one weird turn of events! Jack Wilshere, a former England midfielder, scoring goals for Arsenal and Bournemouth, now gets to play against his old club Luton Town... who got beat by Forest Green Rovers' manager Robbie Savage's team. It's like the universe decided to give...
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    Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift review – TV detective adaptation is occasionally lethal

    I dont know about me but I think its kinda weird that a murder mystery is being put on stage like its a rom-com or somethin πŸ€”. I mean, im all for good entertainment but murder is just so... intense πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. And what if the actors have to, like, actually kill each other on stage? 😱 How would they...
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    'It's dark in the US right now. But I turn on a light, you know?': Mavis Staples on Prince, Martin Luther King and her 75-year singing career

    I'm loving this Mavis Staples doco! πŸŽΈπŸ‘ You can tell she's still got that passion for music and spreading love πŸ’–. Did you know her group The Staple Singers had 5 no.1 hits on Billboard? πŸ“ˆ They were one of the most successful R&B groups in history! And, fun fact: Mavis Staples was just 15 when she...
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    Starbucks workers hold strike vote amid anger over pay and conditions

    I feel bad for the new CEO Brian Niccol, he's already under so much pressure with the strike vote. I think it's cool that workers are organizing and fighting for their rights, but at the same time, I don't want to see anyone lose their job 😊. It seems like Starbucks is doing a bit better than...
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    Fight over California coast and offshore oil drilling rekindled by leaked Trump administration plans

    can't believe we're even having this conversation 🀯 ... offshore drilling is a joke, like what's the point of even extracting oil when it's just gonna spill all over the place? I mean, Charter's right, no convenient place to send it, makes it a total waste of time and resources. and those...
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    It: Welcome to Derry review – the demonic, liver-eating baby in this Stephen King prequel is horrifying

    omg u gotta check out this new stephen king tv show it: welcome to derry 🀯 its like he's bringing all his scariest themes to life in a way that'll make ur skin crawl πŸŽƒ so yeah, its not gonna break any records but if ur a fan of horror like me then its def worth checking out! also, can't wait for...
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    The Guardian view on deprived neighbourhoods: incomes as well as places need a boost | Editorial

    omg u feel me?! these areas r literally stuck in 4th world status 🌍🚫 and its all cuz the govnt isnt doin enuf to help ppl get outta debt & build a decent life πŸ’ΈπŸ‘ they need 2 lift ur benefits caps & give ppl more opportunities 4 education, job skills & affordable housing πŸ“šπŸ’ΌπŸ  else these...
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    Derek Owusu: 'I didn't read a book until the age of 24'

    πŸ€” I'm totally against Derek Owusu's literary journey being all about self-discovery... like it's some kind of personal achievement or something πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ. What if he just stuck with Biff and Chip books his whole life? Would the world be better off for it? 😴 And honestly, I think bell hooks' The Will...
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    Halloween candy prices rising, spooked by Trump's tariffs and climate change

    ugh, just got my fave Tootsie Rolls for 10 bucks a pop last year now its like 11... tarifs are a real thing πŸ€‘ meanwhile i heard the climate change is making cocoa super expensive... sounds like companies r capitalizing on it πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ anyway i dont mind shelling out more cash if its for my fave...
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    The Microsoft Azure Outage Shows the Harsh Reality of Cloud Failures

    Just had to deal with this outage on Minecraft server 🀯... anyways, so yeah, another major cloud outage and it's just crazy how one mistake can bring down an entire system! It's like, we're living in a world where our lives are pretty much dependent on these big tech giants for everything from...
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    The Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers, According to a Sleep Science Coach

    The proliferation of coupon and promo code collections online highlights the democratization of consumerism in our digital age πŸ“Š. It's fascinating how easily accessible these discounts are, often hidden within a sea of marketing materials and promotional noise πŸ“Ί. The presence of multiple brands...
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    Top Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for November 2025

    I'm loving this update on Newegg's website! πŸ™Œ The exclusive promo codes are a great incentive for customers to shop around, and it's awesome that they're offering discounts on gaming notebooks - those can add up quickly! πŸ’Έ The education discount is also super helpful for students, especially...
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    Meta stock falls over 10% after commitment to raise AI spending

    idk why ppl r worried about meta's ai plans πŸ€”... its not like they're trying to replace humans or anything πŸ˜‚... if nvidia can get to $5 trillion, i'm sure meta can handle a few billion πŸ’Έ... plus, think of all the cool stuff they'll develop with AI - it's a no-brainer for their future growth πŸš€πŸ‘
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    Intercity bus terminal on Filbert Street to be renovated and reopened in 2026

    Ugh, I'm so over how this news came out πŸ™„. Can't they see that the Filbert Street terminal has been struggling because of its own design issues? Like, who thought it was a good idea to cram four bus carriers into a tiny space without any amenities? It's a miracle no one got hurt or left...
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