Thousands of non-citizens registered to vote in NJ due to software error, governor says

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  8 Comments  •  1 Like  •  4 months ago

“"Let me be clear: this entire situation is unacceptable," Gov. Mikie Sherrill said.”

EVIDENCE

Expected U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Fuels Israeli Concerns of Regional Arms Race

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“An Israeli minister sought to downplay the deal, but critics said it could spur other regional countries to pursue a nuclear program, and...”

The worm turns.  Is President Trump now trying to worm his way out of the quagmire by pitting a nuclear Saudi Arabia against a nuclear Iran?  That would be a very short sighted mistake.  

Mexico Warns of Diarrhea Risk When Visiting US

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“Health officials issued a travel advisory following a spike of over 1,600 parasitic infections across 34 U.S. states.”

Oh, crap.

Dems are way behind their 2018 support for the midterms — and losing ground, poll finds

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“Republicans are gaining on Democrats' lead heading into the midterm elections, a shocking new poll found.”

Where do we stand?  Republicans are stuck with a buffoon they're required to ape.  President Trump has led the country into another forever war, has deliberately stoked inflation, derailed our America 250 national celebration, and has generally pissed off every ally the United States ever had....

Retired US Navy admiral on Iran moves: ‘Watch the Suez Canal’

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“Retired Admiral James Stavridis warns of Iranian threats to the Suez Canal as U.S. strikes intensify following the deaths of two service members.”

President Trump OOH-RAHed the US into this mess.  And the rest of the world is trying to avoid falling into the hole Trump has dug.  Now it looks like screamin' Petey has been stymied.  So what's next?  Is Trump going to give Iran the nuke they don't want?

The Iran war’s big oil mystery: No one seems to want it

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What we're being told doesn't seem to match what's really happening.  

Pickle pie, dill cookies: Minnesota State Fair reveals new foods, vendors for 2026

Via: Nerm_L  •  Coffee Break  •  12 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  4 months ago

The food vendors have been a main attraction at the Minnesota State Fair for a number of years.  But the offerings have evolved well beyond cheese curds, turkey legs, and everything-on-a-stick.

EV battery recycling has a math problem

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  4 months ago

“For some electric vehicle batteries, it costs more to recycle them than they're worth. That creates all kinds of problems, which a new Colorado law...”

Believe it or not, this is a legacy of political environmentalism where warm, fuzzy awareness ends at the bin marked recycle. 

Land Faces Being Seized in Multiple States to Build Data Centers

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“The rapid growth of AI data centers is straining power grids and driving transmission line proposals that affect homeowners and farmers.”

Why is MAGA okay with this?

Federal Agents Were Told FBI Will No Longer Investigate ICE Confrontations

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“Senior officials deny such a change is in the works, despite guidance shared with agents around the country in recent days.”

The number of instances is too small to be significant, like fraudulent votes.  The low numbers means there's really no need to investigate or correct anything.  Since the numbers are small the system must be working as it should.