## 'Are We Really Living in a Democracy?' Asks Sanders After Musk Drops $10 Million on US Senate Race

Authored by commondreams.org

After flirting last year with forming his own political party, far-right billionaire Elon Musk is funding Republican political candidates once again.

Axios reported on Monday that Musk recently made a massive $10 million donation to bolster Nate Morris, a MAGA candidate who is vying to replace retiring US Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) reacted with disgust to the news, and said that Musk's enormous donation was indicative of a broken campaign finance system.

"Are we really living in a democracy when the richest man on earth can spend as much as he wants to elect his candidates?"

Democratic Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap, currently running to represent Maine's second congressional district, also denounced Musk for throwing his weight around to buy politicians.

"Working people deserve a government that works for them—not for billionaires like Elon Musk.".

Musk is no stranger to spending big to help elect Republicans, having spent more than $250 million in 2024 to help secure President Donald Trump's victory. »

### Pentagon Places 1,500 Arctic-Trained Airborne Troops on Standby as Greenland Dispute Escalates

Authored by thedefensenews.com

According to defense officials, the alert covers two infantry battalions based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Fort Wainwright.

The units were told to be ready for rapid movement to Minneapolis, where protests intensified after the shooting.

Federal authorities say the troops could be used to support immigration enforcement and protect federal facilities if violence escalates. »

### Ever seen a pet cow pick up a broom and scratch herself with it? You have now

Authored by livescience.com

Veronika is able to manipulate the tool depending on what area she wants to scratch, the scientists discovered.

"We decided to use a broom because a broom has a functional end and a non-functional end.

The findings represent the first documented case of tool use in cattle and use of a multi-purpose tool, Osuna-Mascaró said. »

### 'No such thing as a better colonizer': Inuit emphatically reject U.S. takeover of Greenland

Authored by cbc.ca

Inuit advocacy groups, as well as Greenlanders who live in Canada, are emphatically opposed to American designs on their homeland.

Olsvig said even though Inuit want more self-determination, they also want to see strong international forums such as the Arctic Council.

She said Greenland, with a population of 56,000, would have little ability to resist an American takeover. »

### 1 dead, over 30 sickened in Tennessee histoplasmosis outbreak

Authored by denver7.com

Families in communities outside Nashville are sharing emotional stories of loved ones grappling with histoplasmosis, a rare but serious fungal illness, as Tennessee health officials race to contain an outbreak that has sickened more than 30 people and claimed at least one life.

The breakthrough came when someone sent Cari an article about histoplasmosis, giving her a specific test to request from doctors.

Histoplasmosis is commonly found throughout the soil in Tennessee, so it can be challenging to completely prevent exposure. »

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