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05/02/2025

The nobel prize winner has said he's 'glad' he's 77... 🫣

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When Terry Moran of ABC News said that those characters were photoshopped onto the picture, President Trump looked positively mutinous. He could not bring himself to admit that Kilmar Abrego Garcia did not have the words “MS-13” tattooed on his hand. Read more: https://nyti.ms/3ENiJw7

05/02/2025

Phil Stafford moved to the Bay Area from Fresno, California, to work in cybersecurity. Stafford's wife lost her sales job as soon as the couple relocated.

Networking has helped him get contracts, but it's not enough; he says the system is broken.

(Credit: Photo courtesy of Phil Stafford; Getty Images)

05/02/2025

House Republicans unveiled a long-awaited legislative proposal on Monday to overhaul the federal student loan system. If enacted, the bill would make profound changes to federal aid and student loan repayment plans, and would cut off or push out student loan forgiveness for millions of borrowers.

The release of legislative text is the next step in a lengthy process called reconciliation, whereby GOP leaders hope to be able to make significant changes to government spending and taxation through a budget process that allows legislation to pass Congress with simple majorities in the House and the Senate. This would allow Republicans to bypass a likely Democratic filibuster in the Senate. Republicans want to extend and expand significant tax cuts, and offset the costs of those cuts (which may run into the trillions of dollars) by slashing government spending.

But the legislation, if enacted, could trap borrowers in debt for three decades or longer, while cutting off opportunities for discharge and student loan forgiveness.

Here’s a breakdown: https://trib.al/5gN1P0O
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In ancient Rome, when women were expected to watch from the sidelines, a fierce warrior named Mevia stepped into the arena and made history. Known from the writings of Juvenal, she gained fame for her daring encounters with Tuscan boars, fighting with bold determination that defied the conventions of her time.

While many female gladiators performed as novelties for elite entertainment, Mevia's exploits earned her immortalization in Roman literature. She faced wild beasts with her chest exposed - a dramatic statement in an era when women were meant to remain modest and unseen.

Her legacy endures as a testament to the rare but remarkable women who shattered expectations in ancient Rome. Though female gladiators were later banned around 200 AD, Mevia's story continues to captivate audiences as one of history's most enigmatic arena fighters.

Sources: Juvenal's Satires, Ancient Roman historical records

05/02/2025

President Donald Trump on Wednesday blamed a quarterly drop in the U.S. gross domestic product on former President Joe Biden and said a drop in the second quarter could also be the former president’s fault, passing the blame for the latest economic woes even though he has taken credit for stock market surges as far back as 2024.

Keep reading: https://trib.al/nSDaxU6
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05/02/2025

On This Day In History 05/02/1519, the brilliant mind of Leonardo da Vinci departed the world. Renowned for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, he was more than an artist—his notebooks revealed a genius whose curiosity spanned anatomy, engineering, and beyond. 🎨📜

Leonardo spent his last years under the patronage of King Francis I of France, residing at Clos Lucé near Amboise, where he passed at age 67. Even centuries later, his legacy of innovation and exploration continues to captivate and inspire. 🏰🔍

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