Christine Foord
@christinefoord.bsky.social
Misanthropic Humanitarian
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"The news industry will be forced to develop nuanced pricing models for different content use cases, with particular attention to archival content, original journalism, and local reporting."
Adaptive partnerships in the AI data marketplace
"With so many competing startups vying to serve this emerging market, there will be lots of opportunities for publishers — and in some cases journalists who have their own newsletters or websites —…
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December 9, 2024 at 8:31 PM
"The news industry will be forced to develop nuanced pricing models for different content use cases, with particular attention to archival content, original journalism, and local reporting."
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The Legislative Analyst's Office estimates that 4 million homes, or about one third of all homes in California, are at risk in fire prone areas.
December 9, 2024 at 10:16 PM
The Legislative Analyst's Office estimates that 4 million homes, or about one third of all homes in California, are at risk in fire prone areas.
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NewDEAL alumnus Secretary Pete Buttigieg shared a post-election message of tenacity and resilience with our #NewDEALers at our annual conference last week. Watch his full remarks here: https://buff.ly/4iqee9S
December 9, 2024 at 2:46 PM
NewDEAL alumnus Secretary Pete Buttigieg shared a post-election message of tenacity and resilience with our #NewDEALers at our annual conference last week. Watch his full remarks here: https://buff.ly/4iqee9S
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Elon Musk has long hated public transit, which he thinks carries a bunch of “serial killers.” He instead wants everyone to drive a car (preferably a Tesla).
Now he has actual government power & is trying to kill off California’s high speed rail project. It’s called killing off the competition. 🧵
Now he has actual government power & is trying to kill off California’s high speed rail project. It’s called killing off the competition. 🧵
December 9, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Elon Musk has long hated public transit, which he thinks carries a bunch of “serial killers.” He instead wants everyone to drive a car (preferably a Tesla).
Now he has actual government power & is trying to kill off California’s high speed rail project. It’s called killing off the competition. 🧵
Now he has actual government power & is trying to kill off California’s high speed rail project. It’s called killing off the competition. 🧵
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Trump is planning to add another billionaire to his admin, offering private equity exec Stephen Feinberg the job of deputy defense secretary.
His firm has investments in defense companies with huge Pentagon contracts.
If this isn't a conflict of interest, I don't know what is.
His firm has investments in defense companies with huge Pentagon contracts.
If this isn't a conflict of interest, I don't know what is.
Trump offers Pentagon’s No. 2 job to billionaire Stephen Feinberg
The search for a capable deputy defense secretary has taken on heightened significance as lawmakers scrutinize Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice to lead the agency.
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December 8, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Trump is planning to add another billionaire to his admin, offering private equity exec Stephen Feinberg the job of deputy defense secretary.
His firm has investments in defense companies with huge Pentagon contracts.
If this isn't a conflict of interest, I don't know what is.
His firm has investments in defense companies with huge Pentagon contracts.
If this isn't a conflict of interest, I don't know what is.
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The key to economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the wealthy. The secret to prosperity is investment in American workers.
When workers have more to spend, the economy grows, and businesses create more jobs.
It’s a virtuous cycle.
When workers have more to spend, the economy grows, and businesses create more jobs.
It’s a virtuous cycle.
December 8, 2024 at 10:00 PM
The key to economic growth isn’t tax cuts for the wealthy. The secret to prosperity is investment in American workers.
When workers have more to spend, the economy grows, and businesses create more jobs.
It’s a virtuous cycle.
When workers have more to spend, the economy grows, and businesses create more jobs.
It’s a virtuous cycle.
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