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[Ryan Clark @Realrclark25]

“It’s only one time in my career that I regret not listening to a tip that Luke {Kuechly} gave me”- Thomas Davis

Thomas Davis was a 3 time pro bowler & All Pro, but many would consider him the “other guy that played alongside Hall of Famer @LKuechly. He’s alright with that, because no one worked saw the game like Luke Kuechly. If you don’t believe @ThomasDavisSDTM, just ask Jamies Winston. Luke is a football savant! TD always listened to him on the field, except for that one time when…

@ThePivot on @youtube & streaming platforms.

#ThePivot #ThomasDavis #LukeKuechly #CarolinaPanthers

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[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🇺🇸 New York City is underwater after heavy rainfall triggered flash flood warnings across the boroughs, with some areas receiving over 6 inches of rain in just a few hours.

The Long Island Expressway was shut down in both directions, and the F train suspended service due to station flooding at Jamaica-179th Street.

Six inches of rain shouldn't do this to a major city, but clogged drains and years of deferred maintenance will.

Source: FOX 5 NY, NBC NY

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🇺🇸 Getting off the bus to avoid the floods in NYC didn't quite work out as planned for her.

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

"Three men, two towers, one moment when the world stopped holding its breath. In 1988, George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, and Mikhail Gorbachev stood together in Lower Manhattan with the Twin Towers rising behind them—a photograph that captured the end of one era and the uncertain beginning of another."

The year was 1988. The Cold War, which had divided the world for four decades, was finally thawing. Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader who had introduced glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), was in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly. On December 7, he delivered a landmark speech announcing unilateral cuts to Soviet military forces, a move that sent a clear signal: the Soviet Union was ready to end the arms race. That same day, he met with President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George H.W. Bush at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. The photo of the three men, with the World Trade Center towers visible in the background, became an enduring symbol of a world on the verge of transformation.

Behind the smiles and handshakes, the meeting was loaded with history. Reagan, who had once called the Soviet Union the "evil empire," was now in his final weeks as president, having built a personal rapport with Gorbachev through a series of summits. Bush, still not yet inaugurated, was being ushered into a new world order where the Cold War's certainties were crumbling. The Twin Towers themselves—the tallest buildings in the world at the time—stood as monuments to American economic might and global ambition. In 1988, no one could foresee that 13 years later, the skyline they framed would be torn apart. But the photograph, with its three leaders facing forward, already hinted at a future where old enemies would have to find new ways to coexist.

The meeting was more than a photo op. Gorbachev had just announced a 500,000-troop reduction from Soviet forces and the withdrawal of tanks from Eastern Europe. Reagan praised the move, and Bush, despite his reputation for being less warm to the Soviets, pledged continuity. The moment was a hinge: the Cold War was ending, but what would replace it was still unclear. The leaders weren't just posing—they were navigating a transition that would define the 1990s and beyond. The Twin Towers behind them were a reminder of the economic system that had triumphed, but also of vulnerabilities that remained invisible.

Today, that photograph feels like a time capsule. The Twin Towers are gone. Reagan and Bush have passed away. Gorbachev died in 2022. Yet the image still resonates because it captures something essential: the possibility of adversaries choosing dialogue over destruction. In an era of renewed global tensions, it reminds us that peace is not achieved through strength alone—it requires leaders willing to take risks, to listen, and to see the humanity in those they once called enemies.

"Three men stood at the edge of history, with towers behind them that no longer stand, and proved that even the deepest divisions can be bridged—not by pretending they don't exist, but by choosing to face them together."

© Tales Of Past

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[Chaz Beasley @ChazBeasley]

Seeing the stands filled with the other team’s colors every Panthers game is really getting old. It’s like an away game every Sunday.

[Conen Morgan @ConenMorgan]

A snippet of this week's Neighborhood TV segment featured the launch of Mark Robinson's campaign for Governor. @JonathanFelts #ncpol #neighborhoodtv #neighborhoodtvcharlotte

[Colin Campbell @RaleighReporter]

The @NCDemParty was not kidding about putting more emphasis on local elections #ncpol

[Antjuan Seawright @antjuansea]

Take a read 👇🏾 from me

[BET Current @BET_Current]

What a group of young civil rights marchers encountered in March, 1965 was no isolated event, but part of a tapestry of struggle. https://t.co/I3uGYLjOd2

[Rep. Terry Brown Jr. @TerryBrownCLT]

Goodbye Fort Mill. 🛣️
Hello Steele Creek! 👋🏾

Excited to share that after a few delays Exit 4 on 485 is officially “Steele Creek Road.” Thanks to all the members of the community who voiced support for this change.
We are continuing to focus on our area’s biggest priority-Hwy 160

[AWCConsulting @AWCConsulting1]

Beasley has been campaigning all across the state, trying to connect with rural voters who typically lean conservative. Democratic strategist Doug Wilson says that could be a successful strategy, especially in the eastern parts of the state https://t.co/2aeppdqGI6

[Jeff Jackson @JeffJacksonNC]

Great event yesterday hosted by the Charlotte Black Political Caucus.

Topics included: housing, inflation, voting rights, poverty, war in Ukraine, and education.

Always a pleasure to speak alongside Rep. Alma Adams.

[Jeff Jackson @JeffJacksonNC]

What a beautiful campaign kickoff in Gaston County.

Had about 70 people join us for a great conversation about their county and their country.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by - and looking forward to seeing you again on the campaign trail.

[Jeff Jackson @JeffJacksonNC]

I'm really excited that Sen. Natalie Murdock (@NatalieforNC) is running for re-election to the state Senate. I've seen her approach to serving her district and it's genuine and effective. Please watch her launch video and consider supporting her campaign.

[Governor Josh Stein @NC_Governor]

Over the next 12-24 hours, portions of the state could see severe storms, heavy rain, significant snowfall, gusty winds, and coastal flooding. It’s important to stay informed and be prepared before severe weather.
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[Tyler Perry @tylerperry]

I took this picture this past September around my 52nd birthday. I was killing it in the gym. Right after that I tore my meniscus and was told I needed surgery. I’ve gained about 12 lbs since then. I was so close to my goal, but now I feel like I’m starting over. Continued (1/2)

[Jeff Jackson @JeffJacksonNC]

I just learned that CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin was involved in a traffic collision while on duty and tragically lost her life. The loss for her family and our community is immense. She died while serving us. An absolute tragedy. We honor her memory.

[Chaz Beasley @ChazBeasley]

To everyone celebrating, Happy #Hanukkah2021