Andrea
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We are members of Congress at the Treasury Department. We want to be let in to provide oversight on behalf of our constituents. @jasmineforus.bsky.social @sethmagaziner.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We are members of Congress at the Treasury Department. We want to be let in to provide oversight on behalf of our constituents. @jasmineforus.bsky.social @sethmagaziner.bsky.social
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The Trump administration said federal employees involved in public-safety positions, such as air-traffic controllers, are exempt from a financial incentive to quit government jobs reut.rs/40FPrq7
Trump administration exempts safety workers, air traffic controllers from resignation offer
The Trump administration said on Sunday that federal employees involved in public safety positions, such as air traffic controllers, are exempt from a financial incentive to quit government jobs.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The Trump administration said federal employees involved in public-safety positions, such as air-traffic controllers, are exempt from a financial incentive to quit government jobs reut.rs/40FPrq7
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US President Donald Trump said, without citing evidence, that ‘certain classes of people’ in South Africa were being treated ‘very badly’ and that he would cut off funding for the country until the matter is investigated reut.rs/4hCbsNx
Trump to cut off funding for South Africa
He said without evidence that "certain classes of people" were being treated "very badly."
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February 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
US President Donald Trump said, without citing evidence, that ‘certain classes of people’ in South Africa were being treated ‘very badly’ and that he would cut off funding for the country until the matter is investigated reut.rs/4hCbsNx
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Wall Street Journal editorial calls Trump tariffs ‘dumbest trade war in history’
Wall Street Journal editorial calls Trump tariffs ‘dumbest trade war in history’
Some US business leaders reacted neutrally, while JP Morgan CEO says tariff threats can be used effectively
US business leaders are offering a mixed reaction to the steep trade tariffs that Donald Trump’s administration has imposed on Canada, Mexico and…
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Wall Street Journal editorial calls Trump tariffs ‘dumbest trade war in history’
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⚡️Zelensky warns of Russia’s growing alliance with Iran, North Korea.
In an interview with the Associated Press on Feb. 2, President Volodymyr Zelensky added that while these countries had previously cooperated on weapons and technology, they are now openly engaged in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
In an interview with the Associated Press on Feb. 2, President Volodymyr Zelensky added that while these countries had previously cooperated on weapons and technology, they are now openly engaged in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Zelensky warns of Russia’s growing alliance with Iran, North Korea
In an interview with the Associated Press on Feb. 2, Zelensky added that while these countries had previously cooperated on weapons and technology, they are now openly engaged in Russia’s war against ...
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February 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
⚡️Zelensky warns of Russia’s growing alliance with Iran, North Korea.
In an interview with the Associated Press on Feb. 2, President Volodymyr Zelensky added that while these countries had previously cooperated on weapons and technology, they are now openly engaged in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
In an interview with the Associated Press on Feb. 2, President Volodymyr Zelensky added that while these countries had previously cooperated on weapons and technology, they are now openly engaged in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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RIP TikTok. The ultimate example of the olds not getting it.
It is especially ironic that we're freaking out about a foreign owned social network when we're letting untrustworthy figures straight through the door over here
It is especially ironic that we're freaking out about a foreign owned social network when we're letting untrustworthy figures straight through the door over here
January 19, 2025 at 4:23 AM
RIP TikTok. The ultimate example of the olds not getting it.
It is especially ironic that we're freaking out about a foreign owned social network when we're letting untrustworthy figures straight through the door over here
It is especially ironic that we're freaking out about a foreign owned social network when we're letting untrustworthy figures straight through the door over here
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Why did President Musk move Donald Trump’s speech indoors?
January 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Why did President Musk move Donald Trump’s speech indoors?
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US oligarch Elon Musk set to attack Europe. Germany is next on the wave of CCP/ Kremlin attacks against global democracy.
January 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
US oligarch Elon Musk set to attack Europe. Germany is next on the wave of CCP/ Kremlin attacks against global democracy.
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A Wagner mercenary, identified as Timur Praliev, was caught trying to infiltrating the US border. He had a drone, $4000, and was in possession of both Russian & Kazakh passports.
Praliev was recently awarded as a 'combat veteran' by the Kremlin on December 12th, 2024.
www.rferl.org/a/wagner-vet...
Praliev was recently awarded as a 'combat veteran' by the Kremlin on December 12th, 2024.
www.rferl.org/a/wagner-vet...
January 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A Wagner mercenary, identified as Timur Praliev, was caught trying to infiltrating the US border. He had a drone, $4000, and was in possession of both Russian & Kazakh passports.
Praliev was recently awarded as a 'combat veteran' by the Kremlin on December 12th, 2024.
www.rferl.org/a/wagner-vet...
Praliev was recently awarded as a 'combat veteran' by the Kremlin on December 12th, 2024.
www.rferl.org/a/wagner-vet...
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The UK public overwhelmingly say US oligarch Elon Musk is a threat to democracy and trying to sabotage their country. The majority see him as a joke and opportunist.
"Musk is a deeply unpopular figure in the UK, with a net favourability rating of -35, lower than Nigel Farage or Tommy Robinson."
"Musk is a deeply unpopular figure in the UK, with a net favourability rating of -35, lower than Nigel Farage or Tommy Robinson."
January 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The UK public overwhelmingly say US oligarch Elon Musk is a threat to democracy and trying to sabotage their country. The majority see him as a joke and opportunist.
"Musk is a deeply unpopular figure in the UK, with a net favourability rating of -35, lower than Nigel Farage or Tommy Robinson."
"Musk is a deeply unpopular figure in the UK, with a net favourability rating of -35, lower than Nigel Farage or Tommy Robinson."
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In the continued plot to takeover Canada by Trump, Musk and the MAGA movement the Canadians Kevin O’Leary, Danielle Smith, and Jordan Peterson were all spotted at Mar-A-Lago with Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the weekend.
January 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
In the continued plot to takeover Canada by Trump, Musk and the MAGA movement the Canadians Kevin O’Leary, Danielle Smith, and Jordan Peterson were all spotted at Mar-A-Lago with Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the weekend.
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We're trapped in a game of Monopoly where oligarchs own all the property and the rest of us are simply making our way around the board trying to avoid financial ruin.
They've also bought the bank and the government, so they can change the rules to their liking.
It's game over or time for a reset.
They've also bought the bank and the government, so they can change the rules to their liking.
It's game over or time for a reset.
January 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We're trapped in a game of Monopoly where oligarchs own all the property and the rest of us are simply making our way around the board trying to avoid financial ruin.
They've also bought the bank and the government, so they can change the rules to their liking.
It's game over or time for a reset.
They've also bought the bank and the government, so they can change the rules to their liking.
It's game over or time for a reset.
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As long as we’re renaming places, I’m renaming ‘Texas’ as ‘Old Mexico.’
January 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
As long as we’re renaming places, I’m renaming ‘Texas’ as ‘Old Mexico.’
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Prominent right-wing influencers are claiming that the response to the Los Angeles wildfires was hampered by workplace diversity policies. It's part of a wider strategy to discredit those policies.
Why right-wing influencers are blaming the California wildfires on diversity efforts
Prominent right-wing influencers are claiming that the response to the Los Angeles wildfires was hampered by workplace diversity policies. It's part of a wider strategy to discredit those policies.
www.npr.org
January 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Prominent right-wing influencers are claiming that the response to the Los Angeles wildfires was hampered by workplace diversity policies. It's part of a wider strategy to discredit those policies.
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Even after being threatened by Trump and racially harassed by the MAGA movement, Mexico has sent humanitarian aid and firefighters who are risking their lives to save U.S. civilians and homes during the LA fires.
"We are a country of generosity and solidarity," Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum.
"We are a country of generosity and solidarity," Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum.
January 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Even after being threatened by Trump and racially harassed by the MAGA movement, Mexico has sent humanitarian aid and firefighters who are risking their lives to save U.S. civilians and homes during the LA fires.
"We are a country of generosity and solidarity," Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum.
"We are a country of generosity and solidarity," Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum.
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He won’t be able to deport millions or annex Canada.
He will give the rich even more tax breaks, make the poor pay even more, destroy what's left of public healthcare, and slash education funding.
He will give the rich even more tax breaks, make the poor pay even more, destroy what's left of public healthcare, and slash education funding.
January 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
He won’t be able to deport millions or annex Canada.
He will give the rich even more tax breaks, make the poor pay even more, destroy what's left of public healthcare, and slash education funding.
He will give the rich even more tax breaks, make the poor pay even more, destroy what's left of public healthcare, and slash education funding.
Avery had her first goalie gig today for a few minutes!
January 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Avery had her first goalie gig today for a few minutes!
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There is a non zero chance that the stylist Mark Zuckerberg paid for his midlife crisis makeover played the world's funniest prank ever and he completely fell for it.
January 11, 2025 at 2:37 AM
There is a non zero chance that the stylist Mark Zuckerberg paid for his midlife crisis makeover played the world's funniest prank ever and he completely fell for it.
My child had a quick last assignment for online astronomy tonight and painted this! ☺️
January 11, 2025 at 4:43 AM
My child had a quick last assignment for online astronomy tonight and painted this! ☺️
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The US is committing an additional $988 million to help Ukraine fight Russia’s invasion, including munitions for rocket systems and unmanned aerial systems, the Defense Department announced.
US Commits to $988 Million in New Ukraine Military Assistance
The US is committing an additional $988 million to help Ukraine fight Russia’s invasion, including munitions for rocket systems and unmanned aerial systems, the Defense Department announced.
www.bloomberg.com
December 8, 2024 at 2:39 AM
The US is committing an additional $988 million to help Ukraine fight Russia’s invasion, including munitions for rocket systems and unmanned aerial systems, the Defense Department announced.
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane and left Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, two senior army officers told Reuters, as rebels said they had entered the capital with no sign of army deployments reut.rs/3ORxDTn
Assad has left Damascus, say senior army officers; Syria rebels say they are in capital
Insurgents gained control after only a day of fighting, leaving President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule dangling by a thread as rebels marched on Damascus.
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December 8, 2024 at 2:53 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane and left Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, two senior army officers told Reuters, as rebels said they had entered the capital with no sign of army deployments reut.rs/3ORxDTn
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Several programs in New York are tapping into the power of music to help those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
How music is medicine for these Alzheimer’s patients and their loved ones
A couple of programs in New York are tapping into the power of music to help those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
www.cnn.com
December 7, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Several programs in New York are tapping into the power of music to help those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.