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theintercept.com
U.S. Military Documents Indicate Plans to Keep Troops in Caribbean Through 2028
As rumors of a U.S. war on Venezuela swirl, military documents show plans to feed a buildup of troops in the region for years.

johnmenadue.com
How soybeans became a fault line in China’s food security
China now buys 60 per cent of the world’s soybeans. That dependency shapes its food security strategy – and its trade battles with the United States.

www.thestar.com
Edward Keenan: Serious crime is down in Toronto. So what are we really worried about?
The recent period of relatively low violence in the city has been remarkable — yet it hasn’t been much remarked upon.

OK #Kidvengers🦄: We have some catching up to do. Today in #DonationMatching: 🍎 care.org: 5x 🍎 Feed the Children: 8x 🍎 Save the Children: 5x 🍎 Heifer International: 5x 🍎 No Kid Hungry: 3x 🍎 Chicago Food Bank 3x 🍎 Greater Boston Food Bank 2x YOU choose, everyone wins! hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
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The secret to early retirement; dine out rarely, fly economy and be a Google employee making $390,000/year married to a fellow Google employee 17 years older than you who likely makes twice as much as you.
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johnmenadue.com
How soybeans became a fault line in China’s food security
China now buys 60 per cent of the world’s soybeans. That dependency shapes its food security strategy – and its trade battles with the United States.






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‘What needs to be done, gets done’: Preston residents, restaurants team up to support local homeless shelters
People experiencing homelessness in Cambridge got a hot meal Sunday, and picked up some winter essentials, thanks to the hard work of residents and businesses in Preston.
www.vox.com
A shocking new warning about global poverty should unsettle everyone
One of humanity’s biggest achievements may be slipping away.

"not only have we seen a drop in youth offenders overall, but all states and territories show a significant and sustained drop" Policy development in Australia: ignore the evidence, follow tabloid media, and lock up more black kids. #racism #auspol theconversation.com/is-australia...
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wisconsinexaminer.com
As hunger concerns linger, Wisconsin after-school programs host food pantry sites • Wisconsin Examiner
Some after-school programs for children have established food pantries as families report more food insecurity.