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Fox Business credulously reports that Saudi Arabia is pushing its investment into the US "to $1 trillion." The entire size of the Saudi economy is $1 trillion. How stupid are these people and/or how stupid do they think their viewers are?
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Fox Business credulously reports that Saudi Arabia is pushing its investment into the US "to $1 trillion." The entire size of the Saudi economy is $1 trillion. How stupid are these people and/or how stupid do they think their viewers are?
The Trump Admin’s War on Data Is Compromising Major Health Advancements for Black Americans talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-m...
The Trump Admin’s War on Data Is Compromising Major Health Advancements for Black Americans
Thanks to a 2009 medical breakthrough, researchers could be on the precipice...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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The essence of Trump's Russia-authored "peace plan" is this: the Kremlin gets a quarter of Ukraine right now, and the rest in about 3-4 years after it cranks its military back up.
November 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The essence of Trump's Russia-authored "peace plan" is this: the Kremlin gets a quarter of Ukraine right now, and the rest in about 3-4 years after it cranks its military back up.
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The Israeli government continues to hope that, despite the "ceasefire," it can impose sufficiently severe conditions on Gaza, and cause enough suffering among Palestinian civilians, that they will leave Gaza with a one-way ticket out organized by the Israeli Deportations Ministry.
Is Israel pushing Palestinians to leave Gaza 'voluntarily?' – DW – 11/18/2025
The organization Al-Majd Europe says it's helping Palestinians emigrate to third countries. But it has been accused of helping facilitate "forcible transfer" from Gaza. DW spoke to a representative of...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The Israeli government continues to hope that, despite the "ceasefire," it can impose sufficiently severe conditions on Gaza, and cause enough suffering among Palestinian civilians, that they will leave Gaza with a one-way ticket out organized by the Israeli Deportations Ministry.
Trump Wants to Talk ‘Affordability,’ But Is Stuck in a Gilded White House Bubble talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/trump-w...
Trump Wants to Talk ‘Affordability,’ But Is Stuck in a Gilded White House Bubble
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Trump Wants to Talk ‘Affordability,’ But Is Stuck in a Gilded White House Bubble talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/trump-w...
"Investors have never had more ways to place complex wagers on crypto....(W)hen the market ...goes in the wrong direction, traders can be on the hook for big losses and can see their holdings liquidated if they don’t post sufficient funds.
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
The Crypto Trades That Amplified Gains Are Now Turbocharging Losses
Bitcoin’s steep fall highlights the growth of risky bets offered by Wall Street and crypto firms alike.
www.wsj.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"Investors have never had more ways to place complex wagers on crypto....(W)hen the market ...goes in the wrong direction, traders can be on the hook for big losses and can see their holdings liquidated if they don’t post sufficient funds.
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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I know very little about this company, but I'm worried anytime a good newspaper is sold. The Cedar Rapids Gazette is one of the strongest newspapers in Iowa.
#Iowa #media #journalism
#Iowa #media #journalism
Adams MultiMedia acquiring Cedar Rapids Gazette and 11 community titles
Adams MultiMedia acquiring Cedar Rapids Gazette and 11 community newspaper titles
A Minnesota-based company is entering into an agreement to purchase The Gazette and 11 community newspapers, the companies announced jointly this morning.
www.thegazette.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I know very little about this company, but I'm worried anytime a good newspaper is sold. The Cedar Rapids Gazette is one of the strongest newspapers in Iowa.
#Iowa #media #journalism
#Iowa #media #journalism
‘Mark Hertling: 'The Great Task Remaining Before Us’: Lincoln’s Vision at Gettysburg www.thebulwark.com/p/the-great-...
‘The Great Task Remaining Before Us’: Lincoln’s Vision at Gettysburg
On the anniversary of his address, a reminder that democracy requires dedication.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
‘Mark Hertling: 'The Great Task Remaining Before Us’: Lincoln’s Vision at Gettysburg www.thebulwark.com/p/the-great-...
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This is pretty intense foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/11/t...
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 AM
This is pretty intense foreignpolicy.com/2025/11/11/t...
"Kerr’s mother is a nurse, and his father was an IT worker in the healthcare industry. He remembers his father’s painstaking work to keep networks operational, and he knew from his job at the FBI that ransomware was a big problem for hospitals...
www.wsj.com/tech/cyberse...
www.wsj.com/tech/cyberse...
Exclusive | The Ex-FBI Agent Who Spent Four Years Hunting Down a North Korean Spy
Eric Kerr left the bureau in 2023 but kept searching for Conspirator 1, who allegedly targeted a Kansas hospital in a ransomware attack.
www.wsj.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"Kerr’s mother is a nurse, and his father was an IT worker in the healthcare industry. He remembers his father’s painstaking work to keep networks operational, and he knew from his job at the FBI that ransomware was a big problem for hospitals...
www.wsj.com/tech/cyberse...
www.wsj.com/tech/cyberse...
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"For decades, most Americans professed to support an immigration system that encouraged and rewarded people who followed the rules...Now the signal is being sent that following the law will put you in harm’s way."
www.thebulwark.com/p/arrested-f...
www.thebulwark.com/p/arrested-f...
Arrested for Following the Rules
The danger of ICE’s strategy of targeting immigrants fulfilling their legal responsibilities.
www.thebulwark.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:10 PM
"For decades, most Americans professed to support an immigration system that encouraged and rewarded people who followed the rules...Now the signal is being sent that following the law will put you in harm’s way."
www.thebulwark.com/p/arrested-f...
www.thebulwark.com/p/arrested-f...
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Epstein survivor Jena-Lisa Jones: "I beg you, President Trump, please stop making this political. It's not about you, President Trump. You are our president — please start acting like it…I voted for you, but your behavior on this issue has been a national embarrassment."
November 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Epstein survivor Jena-Lisa Jones: "I beg you, President Trump, please stop making this political. It's not about you, President Trump. You are our president — please start acting like it…I voted for you, but your behavior on this issue has been a national embarrassment."
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With the coincidence this afternoon of the vote in the House of Representatives and the visit of MBS to the White House, it feels like a clarifying moment:
On one side, Trump, Epstein and MBS.
On the other, those who respect decency and honor humanity.
On one side, Trump, Epstein and MBS.
On the other, those who respect decency and honor humanity.
November 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
With the coincidence this afternoon of the vote in the House of Representatives and the visit of MBS to the White House, it feels like a clarifying moment:
On one side, Trump, Epstein and MBS.
On the other, those who respect decency and honor humanity.
On one side, Trump, Epstein and MBS.
On the other, those who respect decency and honor humanity.
an attack on a NATO member's key infrastructure
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Poland Says Russia Behind Blast on Its Rail Network
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the explosion and another attempted act of sabotage over the weekend were a major escalation by Moscow.
www.wsj.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
an attack on a NATO member's key infrastructure
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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Not surprisingly, Trump's casual remarks about invading Mexico are causing quite a stir. People hate the narcotraficantes and wish them only the worst, but the US has a long history of intervening in Mexico on bogus predicates and doing lots of damage.
Trump: tenemos la dirección de cada narcotraficante
Donald Trump dijo que conoce cada uno de los domicilios de los criminales en México, tras asegurar que el País tiene 'graves problemas'.
www.reforma.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Not surprisingly, Trump's casual remarks about invading Mexico are causing quite a stir. People hate the narcotraficantes and wish them only the worst, but the US has a long history of intervening in Mexico on bogus predicates and doing lots of damage.
Yes, Trump Will Get More Reckless as His Power Ebbs talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/yes-t...
Yes, Trump Will Get More Reckless as His Power Ebbs
A few TPM readers responded to yesterday’s post about Trump as the...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Yes, Trump Will Get More Reckless as His Power Ebbs talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/yes-t...