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USDA warns that Hello Fresh subscription meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 21h

HelloFresh is recalling spinach‑based meal kits due to listeria concerns—better safe than sorry, but trust is shaken. 🥬 With multiple recalls lately, consumers wonder: how reliable are meal kit standards? #recall #foodsafety #publichealth #mealkits #listeria

Federal health officials have issued a public health alert for certain Hello Fresh subscription meals containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria. The U.S.

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 21h

After a 7-day rally, stocks fell while gold surged past $4,000/oz — markets seem jittery about the shutdown. 🪙 Could investors be pricing in systemic risk?
Is this the start of a deeper pullback or just a correction? #markets #stocks #gold #shutdown #investing
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US stocks snap a 7-day winning streak as gold’s price tops $4,000 per ounce

U.S. stocks are drifting around their records in a quiet start to trading on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Tuesday, coming off its latest all-time high and a seven-day winning streak.

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 21h

U.S. public sentiment toward Israel is turning: a new Pew poll shows 59 % now view the country negatively. 📉 That shift could reshape bipartisan foreign policy alliances.
Is this a one‑time swing or the start of a durable realignment? #Israel #MiddleEast #publicopinion #foreignpolicy #USpolitics

Polls and politics point to a sea change in US views on Israel. Will it matter?

Fueled by dissent over the war in Gaza, the US public’s views are changing – and support for the Palestinians is rising

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 1d

How'd they get his mouth in the scope like that though 😂

Layoffs will start if shutdown talks 'going nowhere', says White House

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 3d

The White House warned it will begin mass federal worker layoffs if shutdown talks fail to make progress. This could turn a political crisis into a direct economic blow to ordinary people. How far will the administration push this brinkmanship? ⚖️
#GovShutdown #FederalWorkers #Layoffs #PoliticalRisk

There are no tangible signs of negotiations to end the standoff.

Judge blocks national guard deployment to Oregon after legal action by Newsom

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 3d

Governor Newsom is suing Trump over his order to send California Guard troops into Oregon, calling it unconstitutional overreach. Texas, Chicago, and others may be next. When does “security” become political intimidation? 🪖
#FederalTroops #StateRights #SeparationOfPowers #Authoritarianism #RuleOfLaw

California governor says president ‘attacking rule of law’ as Trump-appointed judge rules twice to stop national guard from any state being used in Oregon

YouTube makes final decision over NBC and SNF's future after blackout warning

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 6d

YouTube TV and NBC have struck a short‑term extension, averting an immediate blackout including Sunday Night Football for now. But unresolved disputes over pricing and platform integration may reshape sports streaming deals. What’s the long play? 📺
#StreamingWars #MediaRights #NBC #YouTubeTV

YOUTUBE has made its final decision on NBC and Sunday Night Football’s future after a blackout warning. The deal between NBC and YouTube TV came to an end on October 1. But the providers have…

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 6d

Amazon (AWS) is rolling out a new platform, “NBA Inside the Game,” tracking 29 body parts in real time for advanced analytics. The moves could transform how fans consume basketball — and increase the gap between data‑rich and legacy teams 🏀.
#NBA #AIAnalytics #SportsTech #DataDriven #FanExperience

Amazon says its AI will let NBA fans track brand-new stats

The NBA is using AWS’s AI to bring fans brand-new stats this new basketball season.

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Economy "on the brink" of recession by end of year, Moody's economist warns

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 6d

Because of the shutdown, key economic releases — inflation, jobs, consumer spending — are delayed or suspended. That makes recession forecasts murkier; some analysts warn we’re flying blind. Could hidden data worsen the policy missteps? 📉
#RecessionWatch #EconomicUncertainty #ShutdownImpact #Markets

In an interview with Newsweek, Mark Zandi outlined the risks to the U.S. economy and how it could skirt—or slip into—a downturn.

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 6d

The federal government remains shut down as of Day 2, with Trump threatening mass layoffs and Democrats refusing to fund cuts. Does this deepen the partisan divide or force a breakthrough? 🔥
#GovShutdown #Congress #FederalWorkers #SpendingCuts #PoliticalCrisis

America’s senseless government shutdown

Whatever Trump’s agenda, it is in both parties’ interest to end the closure swiftly

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 7d

Federal forces have been deployed to cities like LA, Portland, Memphis, and D.C. under Trump’s “crime enforcement” banner—many see a pattern of targeting Democratic cities. Is this a policing strategy or political intimidation? 🚔
#FederalForces #Policing #PosseComitatus #DemCities #CivilLiberties

2025 deployment of federal forces in the United States - Wikipedia

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 7d

ESPN and Fox are bundling their upcoming streaming platforms into a $39.99/month super‑package combining sports, entertainment, and news. Could this tech conglomerate move crush smaller players or force consolidation? 📺
#StreamingWars #ESPN #FoxBundle #MediaDeals #CordCutting

ESPN, Fox to bundle upcoming streaming services in new sports-heavy deal

Upcoming streaming services of ESPN and Fox will be bundled for $39.99 per month starting October 2, the companies said on Monday, offering sports fans a wide range of major events including the NFL and NBA at a discounted rate.

Following Trump’s politicization of CDC, West Coast states issue unified vaccine recommendations — California breaks from future federal guidance with new law | Governor of California

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 7d

A new alliance of West Coast states is issuing its own science‑based vaccine guidelines, explicitly pushing back on federal politicization. Trust in public health is being reconstructed from the ground up. 🏥
#PublicHealth #Vaccines #SciencePolicy #StateAuthority #MedicalTrust

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 7d

In a bold move, Trump has imposed a $100,000 H‑1B visa fee—60× current rates—to push American hiring. Critics warn this could stifle the innovation economy. 🧠
#TechImmigration #H1B #Innovation #SkilledWorkforce #StartupRisk
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee could hurt US growth, economists warn

Move is a blow to big tech companies, which rely heavily on visas to hire staff from overseas, particularly India

Economy "on the brink" of recession by end of year, Moody's economist warns

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 7d

With key economic data now stalled by the shutdown, analysts warn we may be flying blind into recession territory. Moody’s Zandi already sees red flags across housing, consumer spending, and debt. Could we be hurtling into a downturn 📉?
#RecessionWatch #EconomicWarning #DataBlackout #FedPolicy

In an interview with Newsweek, Mark Zandi outlined the risks to the U.S. economy and how it could skirt—or slip into—a downturn.

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 7d

The U.S. government officially shut down today after Congress failed to pass a funding deal. Congressional leaders and Trump-level threats of mass layoffs heighten the stakes 🏛️. Does this crisis prove Washington is broken by design?
#GovShutdown #Congress #FederalWorkers #BudgetCrisis #Washington

US government shuts down as lawmakers fail to reach deal

Capitol Hill impasse threatens hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in lost economic output

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Celebrating America's 250th Birthday

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 8d

The White House Task Force for America’s 250th is partnering with PragerU to produce AI‑driven historical exhibits that critics say distort facts. When state memory becomes propaganda, who decides what’s true? 🏛️
#AmericanHistory #MemoryPolitics #Propaganda #PublicEducation #TruthMatters

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in anticipation of the 250th anniversary

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Following Trump’s politicization of CDC, West Coast states issue unified vaccine recommendations — California breaks from future federal guidance with new law | Governor of California

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 8d

In reaction to controversies over federal guidance, West Coast states have adopted a unified, science‑driven vaccine recommendation ahead of the winter season. States are reclaiming authority in response to federal politicization of health. 🧬
#PublicHealth #Vaccines #StateHealth #SciencePolicy

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 8d

The Fed just cut rates by 25 bps to 4.00–4.25%, its first cut since December. Boston Fed’s Collins now cautions that cutting too fast risks reigniting inflation 🔥. Is the Fed signaling strength or nervousness?
#FederalReserve #InterestRates #Inflation #MonetaryPolicy #EconomicOutlook

Exclusive: Fed's Collins cautions against aggressive rate cuts given inflation issues

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said on Tuesday that her outlook for monetary policy is consistent with the gradual path of easing shown in the latest central bank forecasts, in comments that framed aggressive rate cuts as risky.

Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 8d

Congress is on the brink of allowing a federal shutdown at midnight as negotiations collapse 😬. Trump warns of “irreversible” cuts, escalating the pressure on Democrats to fold. Could this moment be the turning point in public trust in Congress?
#GovShutdown #Congress #PoliticalCrisis

Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 9d

Workers at major retailers plan strikes over wages ahead of the holiday season. 🛒 Labor groups see momentum, companies warn of disruption. Are strikes the only way left to win fair pay? #Labor #Unions #Economy #Retail #Workers https://www.reuters.com/retail-strike-plans

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 9d

NASA confirmed Artemis II launch prep faces new technical delays. 🚀 Critics worry about ballooning budgets. Should Congress cap costs or double down on space exploration? #NASA #Artemis #Space #Science #Exploration https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-update

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