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Alisjones

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Adventurer, nature lover, and storyteller. I live for road trips, gardening, photography, and making the most of every moment. Embracing the beauty in life’s simple pleasures, I’m always seeking new adventures and meaningful connections.

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 19

President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity that aired Tuesday night, acknowledged that inflation is on the rise again — bucking his campaign promise to lower prices immediately upon taking office. But he said the Biden administration’s runaway spending is to blame.

Trump acknowledges ‘inflation is back’ but blames Biden | CNN Business

President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity that aired Tuesday night, acknowledged that inflation is on the rise again – bucking his campaign promise to lower prices immediatel...

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 19

If you’re constantly feeling tired or sleepy, it might be time to see a professional. Experts highlight conditions that could be contributing to your exhaustion.

If you’re constantly tired, these health conditions could be the reasons why, experts say | CNN

If you’re always feeling tired or sleepy, it might be time to see a professional. Experts highlight conditions that could be contributing to your exhaustion.

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 18

The CIA under President Trump has been covertly flying MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexico to spy on drug cartels, current and former officials familiar with the matter told CNN, part of Trump’s dramatic reorientation of national security assets to the US southern border.

CIA flying covert drone missions into Mexico to spy on drug cartels | CNN Politics

The CIA under President Donald Trump has been covertly flying MQ-9 Reaper drones over Mexico to spy on drug cartels, current and former officials familiar with the matter told CNN, part of Trump’s dra...

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 17

Elon Musk's team is expected to be granted access "imminently" to a system that houses sensitive taxpayer information, source tells CNN

DOGE seeks access to highly sensitive taxpayer data at IRS | CNN Politics

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to the Internal Revenue Service’s highly sensitive taxpayer data system, a source familiar with the move tells CNN.

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 16

Amazon workers at a warehouse near Raleigh, North Carolina, overwhelmingly rejected the chance to form a union in another setback for the labor movement’s efforts to organize against the online retailing giant.

Amazon workers at North Carolina warehouse vote against unionizing | CNN Business

Amazon workers at a warehouse in North Carolina voted against forming a union, another setback in the movement’s efforts against a company and state that is generally hostile to organizing.

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 15

American malls were never dead. The decades-old design just needed to be revisited.

The American shopping mall is being reinvented | CNN Business

As major retailers and department stores continue closing, malls are looking for ways to boost foot traffic and sales.

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 15

OpenAI’s board of directors formally rejected a $97.4 billion bid by Elon Musk and other investors to purchase the company.

OpenAI board rejects Elon Musk-led $97 billion purchase offer | CNN Business

OpenAI’s board of directors has formally rejected a $97.4 billion bid by Elon Musk and other investors to purchase the company.

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 14

Vice President JD Vance downplays Russia's danger at a security conference dominated by Ukraine's future, claiming Europe's biggest threat is from within: cnn.it/4hYeMT8

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 13

President Trump has announced plans for sweeping reciprocal tariffs, matching taxes on US goods abroad and signaling a potential escalation of a global trade war.

Trump orders up a plan for more tariffs, even as inflation heats up | CNN Business

President Donald Trump doubled down on his extraordinary push for more balanced trade, ordering on Thursday that agencies should investigate plans for new reciprocal tariffs that could boost America’s...

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 13

Even though most Americans don’t like some of the Supreme Court’s highest-profile recent decisions, a new poll found that a vast majority believe presidents must still honor them.

83% of Americans say the president must honor Supreme Court rulings – even the divisive ones | CNN Politics

Even though most Americans don’t like some of the Supreme Court’s highest-profile recent decisions, a new poll Thursday found that a vast majority believe presidents must still honor them.

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 12

Approximately 500 stores across the United States are closing, the retailer said in a statement to CNN, saying that “right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward.” cnn.it/419SWGW

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 12

US Defense Secretary Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine and says Europe should be responsible for the country's security

Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine and says Europe must be responsible for country’s security | CNN Politics

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the war between Ukraine and Russia “must end,” that Kyiv joining NATO is unrealistic, and that the US will no longer prioritize European and...

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 12

The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.

Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years | CNN

The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 11

New US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to assume the role of backseat driver in his first in person meeting with European counterparts on Wednesday as the new Trump administration works to shift responsibility for Ukrainian and European security squarely to NATO and the EU.

Hegseth expected to push NATO and EU to take more responsibility for Ukraine | CNN Politics

New US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to assume the role of backseat driver in his first in person meeting with European counterparts on Wednesday as the new Trump administration works to ...

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 11

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is bringing the name Bragg back to one of the Army’s largest bases, Fort Liberty, which replaced the namesake of a Confederate general in 2023.

But in a memorandum, Hegseth instructed the Army to rename the installation in honor of a different Bragg.

Defense Secretary Hegseth brings back Fort Bragg name, with a different namesake | CNN Politics

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is bringing the name Bragg back to one of the Army’s largest bases, Fort Liberty, which replaced the namesake of a Confederate general in 2023.

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 10

JUST IN: President Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, with no exceptions or exemptions.

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump on Monday imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States with no exceptions or exemptions.

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 10

It was a stunning sight. Patrick Mahomes, the legend in the making who so often has all the answers, was stumped.

Dynasty disrupted: The Kansas City Chiefs wanted a three-peat but instead have to pick up the pieces from Super Bowl rout | CNN

It was a stunning sight. Patrick Mahomes, the legend in the making who so often has all the answers, was stumped.

Alisjones @alijon37.bsky.social · Feb 9

Fueling Your Health, One Bite at a Time. 😋

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 9

Nearly three weeks into Donald Trump’s second term in office, the president is continuing to dramatically reimagine and expand his use of executive authority — and to use that authority to carry out retribution against his perceived political enemies

Trump’s recent actions show his revenge tour isn’t slowing down | CNN Politics

Nearly three weeks into Donald Trump’s second term in office, the president is continuing to dramatically reimagine and expand his use of executive authority — and to use that authority to carry out r...

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 8

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at freezing assistance to South Africa over a controversial law that allows the government to seize farmland from ethnic minorities — namely White farmers — without compensation, as well as the country’s stance against Israel and its war in Gaza.

Trump freezes aid to South Africa over controversial land law, claiming discrimination against White farmers | CNN

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at freezing assistance to South Africa over a controversial law which allows the government to seize farmland from ethnic minorities - ...

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 8

Russell Vought took over as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday night and officials from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency deleted the banking watchdog’s X account, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.

OMB head Russell Vought takes over as CFPB as acting head, DOGE team deletes X account | CNN Business

Russell Vought took over as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday night and officials from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency deleted the banking watchdog’...

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 7

President Donald Trump’s threat to annex Canada is ‘a real thing,’ Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau tells business leaders

Trump’s threat to annex Canada ‘a real thing,’ Trudeau tells business leaders | CNN

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a business gathering on Friday that US President Donald Trump’s threat to annex Canada “is a real thing,” two Canadian business leaders who were at the meet...

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 7

US retailers have been stockpiling clothing, furniture and other goods to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs kicking in and raising their costs.

Tariffs will hurt most stores — but not TJ Maxx | CNN Business

US retailers have been stockpiling clothing, furniture and other goods to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs kicking in and raising their costs. That’s created a perfect scenario for TJ Max...

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 5

President Trump signs an executive order to ban transgender women from women's sports, delivering on a political issue central to his 2024 campaign. cnn.it/3Q4Lvug

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 5

Fans in Canada continued to boo the US national anthem before games in the NBA and NHL on Tuesday

Canadian fans continue to boo US national anthem before NBA and NHL games despite tariff pause | CNN

Fans in Canada continued to boo the US national anthem before games in the NBA and NHL on Tuesday, despite news the previous day that US President Donald Trump had agreed to pause tariffs on the natio...