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  FACT FOCUS: Census Bureau report does not prove Trump's claim about noncitizen voting in 2020 https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-trump-noncitizen-voting-census-bureau-36cf1524fda629b139b7de5c86119622?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=more_com_thomasricouard_icecubesapp_icecubesshareextension #factcheck

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  “ A study published Sept. 18 in JAMA Network Open looking at 14.8 million seniors, researchers at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that the vaccines were highly effective, reducing the chances of an RSV-related hospitalization or death by around 80%. “ https://time.com/article/2026/09/21/rsv-vaccines-are-highly-effective-in-older-adults/ #vaccines #rsv

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  “ The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, argues that the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts, and that doing so would reduce the value consumers get for paid AI subscriptions. “ https://apnews.com/article/antitrust-lawsuit-ai-slowdown-anthropic-openai-spacexai-google-960af4308161eaf4ed13c383b0ce1c1b?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link #A...

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  “ A historic El Niño seems to be bearing down on Oregon. Here's what forecasters say to expect this winter “ https://www.oregonlive.com/weather/2026/09/noaa-fall-forecast-for-oregon-predicts-el-nino-could-play-outsized-role.html #ElNino #weather

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  “ The Sky Today on Saturday, September 19: Mars meets Pollux The Red Planet stands a few degrees south of the bright star Pollux in Gemini, easily visible in the early-morning sky. By Alison Klesman | Published: September 19, 2026 “ https://www.astronomy.com/observing/the-sky-today-saturday-september-19-2026/ #astronomy

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  “ ThyBellevue Botanical Garden admission is completely free. The garden opens daily from dawn to dusk, which means you can catch the morning light filtering through the trees or enjoy a peaceful evening stroll as the sun sets. The garden is divided into several distinct areas, each with its own personality and charm. It’s like a botanical buffet where every dish is the specialty of the house.The Yao Japanese Garden is the crown jewel of the collection.“https://familydestinationsguide.com/washing...

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  😢 😵no ‼️👉🏻” A nearly 100-acre wildfire was burning Thursday in a remote section of Olympic National Park in Washington state, with air and ground resources called in to try to contain it.” https://apple.news/AX2hq9BmtQLCjDDbaJJ2cjA #Wildfire #OlympicNationalPark

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  “ Administration's Energy Push PutsParks At Risk, NPCASays By NPT Staff Proposals by the Trump administration to further encourage energy development on public lands raises the risk to national parks of air, water, and sound pollution, according to the National Parks Conservation Associa- tion. “ https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2026/06/npca-trump-administrations-further-moves-encourage-energy-development-put-parks-risk #nationalparks

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  “ On September 19, people around the world will look up and celebrate our planet’s closest neighbor during International Observe the Moon Night 2026. You don’t need a telescope, expert knowledge, or perfectly dark skies to join — the Moon is easy to see with the naked eye,. “ https://starwalk.space/en/news/observe-the-moon-night #astronomy

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  “ Shifting the political winds to target the landmark law’s clout, the Trump administration has sought more leeway for energy, mining, and other industries that the ESA has interfered with in the name of protecting vulnerable species. “ https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2026/06/battle-lines-have-heightened-over-endangered-species-act #endangeredspecies

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  “ A 78-year-old hiker died on Sauk Mountain after he was reported missing on Thursday, according to the Skagit County sheriff’s office. Peter Kalapaca, of Edmonds, was last seen shortly after noon Thursday, near the top of the Sauk Mountain trail, a popular ascent off Highway 20, near Rockport. “ https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/missing-hiker-78-found-dead-on-sauk-mountain-trail/

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  3 killed in Navajo Nation flood include 7-year-old preparing for her birthday https://apnews.com/article/severe-weather-flooding-navajo-1c2b6b513bc4920618a0b040d0478950?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=more_com_thomasricouard_icecubesapp_icecubesshareextension #weather

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  “ The average national cost of diesel, which had already surged in tandem with gasoline, hit a record high of $6.45 per gallon this week – a 74% increase over this time last year. Higher diesel prices are expected to ripple through industries such as agriculture and trucking, ultimately raising the cost of food and everyday goods. “ https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0919/diesel-fuel-price-inflation #inflation

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  “ Lake Wenatchee State Park, sitting where a lake and river meet in the eastern foothills of the Cascades. What catches most first-timers off guard is the beach itself. Instead of the muddy banks you might expect at a mountain lake, stretches of soft white sand run right down to the shallows, framed on every side by ridgelines. Water Clear Enough to Count the Pebbles “ https://everafterinthewoods.com/washington-has-a-mountain-ringed-alpine-lake-beach-with-water-so-clear-you-ll-want-to-wade-right...

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  “ Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night, nor Donald Trump will stop the United States Postal Service from delivering mail-in ballots in the coming midterm elections. Tonight, the Supreme Court handed down an emergency ruling blocking the Trump administration from implementing a new policy that would have made mail-in voting so onerous as to be effectively impossible for election officials to administer.” https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/09/supreme-court-trump-election-plan/6...

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  “ nald Trump’s political magic may be wearing off, as some of his most devoted supporters have turned their backs on him. The president’s MAGA movement appears to be shrinking month by month as job approval ratings dip well below 40 percent in national polls.More signs of Trump’s slipping grip on his supporters emerged at a White House event he heavily promoted and headlined. “ https://atlantablackstar.com/2026/06/25/maga-turns-on-trump-loyalists-humiliate-him-to-his-face-in-shocking-confronta...

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  Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war https://apnews.com/article/gas-prices-trump-midterms-affordability-iran-war-d2f5d5aa7ecc1f6d55d8f5759db03150?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=more_com_thomasricouard_icecubesapp_icecubesshareextension

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  “ NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic-led states and cities filed lawsuits Monday challenging a federal rule set to begin Friday that they say gives President Donald Trump’s administration broad discretion to deny green cards to immigrants who rely on public assistance for food, healthcare, housing and other basic needs. “ https://apnews.com/article/immigration-public-charge-benefits-assistance-lawsuit-new-york-95ac8c221f5ded109d36fe13ebd7bc8f?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_cam...

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  “ Mounting evidence suggests that prolonged sitting—a staple of modern-day life—is hazardous to your health, even if you exercise regularly. Based on these findings, doctors advise all adults to sit less and move more. Now a studyby Columbia University exercise physiologists has an answer: just five minutes of walking every half hour during periods of prolonged sitting can offset some of the most harmful effects. “ https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/rx-prolonged-sitting-five-minute-stroll-every...

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  “Alcohol-related cancer deaths are rising − and it's not just the liver being impacted by alcohol consumption, according to new research. In Researchers found there were also growing incidences of colorectal, breast, esophageal, pancreatic and other cancers. “ https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/09/04/alcohol-related-cancer-deaths-doubled-liver-study/91607446007/ #cancer #alcohol

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  “ BY STEFANIE DAZIO Updated August 09, 2026 7:07 PM BERLIN (AP) — The heat waves roiling Western Europe this summer toppled an average temperature record for the June-July period set in 2022, according to the European climate agency Copernicus.” https://apnews.com/article/europe-weather-climate-change-f4f6ecf0953d423e0a70b74cd477c81a?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link #climatechange

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  “ Washington residents can now officially call their home a top ten place to live. U.S. News & World Report released their "Best States" rankings for 2026 this week, and Washington ranked ninth overall. The state moved up slightly after being ranked 10th in 2025 and eighth in 2024. “ https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2026/07/28/us-new-world-report-ranks-washington-ninth-overall-best-state-in-2026/91075358007/ #beststates #Washington

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  “ SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If you’ve ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you’re not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts. “ https://apnews.com/article/date-labels-food-safety-bb24663c6d37c10075270658e8df6c7b #DateLabels #FoodWaste

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  Oh my Seattle shooting & wildfires ☹️ 👉🏻 “ Dry conditions across the state have prompted Red Flag Watches and Warnings, as a series of wildfires continues to grow across Washington. Fire officials are encouraging people to avoid activities that can spark more fires. “ https://mynorthwest.com/uncategorized/washington-state-wildfires-growing-in-size-forcing-evacuations/4260513

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  “ Donald Trump on Monday sharply reduced the size of two national monuments in Utah, undoing protections established by his Democratic predecessors on public lands that are sacred among many Native Americans. Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in southern Utah have ancient cliff dwellings, petroglyphs and scenic canyons . “ https://apnews.com/article/trump-bears-ears-grand-staircase-escalante-69f14749f13a7ac6fb6ee07ce4cd84bf #environment

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  “ Summertime means more energy used for air conditioning and more water used for landscaping. Utility bills can go up substantially during the season. But there are ways to conserve water that don’t just help your budget, they help maintain the state water supply amid a multi-year drought.https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/state/washington/article316650762.html#storylink=cpy #waterconservation

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  “ Trump administration is moving closer to opening up U.S. waters for deep-sea mining—a contentious and largely untested industry focused on extracting mineral-rich deposits from the ocean floor containing cobalt, copper, nickel and manganese. Environmental advocates and scientists who say any deep-sea mining activities, including preliminary exploratory activities, could pose irreparable harm to the marine environment and the American Samoan people. “ https://insideclimatenews.org/news/23072026...

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  “ ARCACHON, France (AP) — Massive forest fires burned out of control in southwestern France and central Spain on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate an estimated 200,000 people from their homes. Some even fled by boat when flames swept through the touristic area on France’s Atlantic coast. Dozens of firefighters were injured, authorities said in France, but no deaths were reported in either country. “ https://apnews.com/article/spain-wildfires-emergency-54c3d375fa1cca8399ea2645a8e119b0 #...