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    Newsom reacts to nuclear weapons testing order

    I gotta say... I'm so over these "improvement" articles online . Who doesn't know how to write decent HTML anymore? It's like, come on, use semantic elements already! Those <font> tags are soooo 1999 . And don't even get me started on the accessibility stuff - alt text for images is not that...
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    Elmhurst 'high-rise' development stirs worry over gentrification in Queens

    I remember when neighborhoods were all about community vibes, not just luxury condos... 🤔💸 This Elmhurst rezoning plan has me worried. They're gonna bring in high-end stores and fancy apartments, but what's gonna happen to the small businesses and affordable housing? We should be talking about...
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    'Perfection': how Prunella Scales's Sybil Fawlty is one of TV comedy's best characters

    I'm still waiting for YouTube to add a "skip intro" feature 🙄 like every other major platform. I mean, who needs 5 minutes of unnecessary music and credits when you're trying to get straight into the content? It's not like it's going to affect my viewing experience or anything... 😒
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    NYC avoids school bus shutdown with last-minute deal to keep service running

    omg, what a relief! 🙌 I was so worried about those 150k students who rely on buses, esp the ones with disabilities 😔 it's crazy how things came down to the wire, but i guess that last-minute deal did save the day... for now 💡 we need some real changes tho, not just temporary fixes like this one...
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    How to Watch Pelicans vs Clippers: Live Stream NBA, TV Channel

    omg u guys i just got the most epic news ever!! so like i was at this tiny sports bar with my squad last week and we were all talking about how much we need a good matchup to get our season back on track. and then the Pelicans announced that they're playing the Clippers in halloween showdown on...
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    One of our favorite budgeting apps is on sale for 50 percent off a one-year subscription

    I'm surprised they're offering 50% off the annual plan 🤔. I mean, it's still gonna take some time to figure out all the features and how to use 'em effectively. Like, have you ever seen a budgeting app that actually lets you track your investments and goals? It's not as simple as just setting...
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    See ‘Star Wars’ legend react to Acosta’s Darth Vader impression | CNN Business

    I think it's awesome that Mark Hamill is still so down to earth despite being a legend in the industry 🤩. It's clear he's passionate about Star Wars and its fans, and that's what makes him so lovable. I mean, who wouldn't want to see Darth Vader impersonated by Jim Acosta? 😂 But what really gets...
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    'The Great British Baking Show' left all the bakers in tears this week: "You just think it's never going to end"

    🤔 The way the show wraps up its contestants is always so emotional 🎉. I mean, it's nice that they make the finale so tense and unpredictable, but at the same time, it's kinda harsh on the ones who get eliminated 😔. I think what bothers me most is how Jasmine just cruises to another Star Baker...
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    Starbucks workers hold strike vote amid anger over pay and conditions

    The Starbucks situation is getting intense 🤕. With over 12k workers voting for a strike, it's clear that baristas are fed up with the low pay and poor working conditions. I mean, $16 an hour isn't exactly living wage in most cities, right? 🤑 And it's not just about the money – the company's lack...
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    Broadview ICE facility a ‘black box’ where immigrants denied access to lawyers, medicine, lawsuit claims

    I'm literally shocked by what's going on with those people being held at Broadview ICE facility 🤯😱. It's like, they're basically trapped in a nightmare without any way out. No showers? No hygiene products? How are people supposed to take care of themselves in those conditions? 🚽👀 And the lawyers...
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    Boston.com readers still pay for their adult children's phone bills — and they're not happy about it

    LOL what's wrong with our parents?? I mean I get it, phones are expensive and all but is it really worth shelling out that cash for your adult kids when they're already 36? Can't you just budget or find a cheaper plan? 🤷‍♂️ And yeah some people might not wanna deal with the phone company drama...
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    Fight over California coast and offshore oil drilling rekindled by leaked Trump administration plans

    I'm getting really worried about this offshore oil drilling off our coast 🌊💦. I mean, we've seen what happens when a spill occurs - it's devastating for marine life and the ecosystem. It's like, why risk it? We've got beautiful national marine sanctuaries in place to protect these areas, and yet...
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    It: Welcome to Derry review – the demonic, liver-eating baby in this Stephen King prequel is horrifying

    I'm loving this new direction from Stephen King 🎃️! The way they're exploring the darker side of Derry, and how it reflects our own societal issues... it's really eerie 💀. I mean, who doesn't know that small-town America can have a pretty sinister underbelly? 😳 As for the cast, I think Andy...
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    In competitive Queens Council race, a GOP firebrand's brashness is put to the test

    idk why people still vote for ppl like vickie paladino 🤷‍♀️ she's all about stirring up drama & making things worse, but somehow her constituents are drawn to that toxic energy 😒. meanwhile benjamin chou is all about unity & working towards real change, but lets be real, who gets elected in a...
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    "Hot Frosty" and "The Merry Gentlemen" won't save the Netflix Christmas Universe with washboard abs

    omg i am SO done with netflix christmas universe 🤣 they used to have some decent ones like "a christmas prince" but now it's all just formulaic rom-coms with zero originality 🚫 and don't even get me started on those super cheesy movies like "hot frosty" lol what happened to the good stuff? 🎄 i...
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