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“The United States is cutting off the kind of foreign aid that keeps children alive for 12 cents a day, but it’s willing to invest far larger sums in a dubious effort to prop up a distant economy — while effectively subsidizing tycoons who made bad investments,” Nicholas Kristof writes.
“The United States is cutting off the kind of foreign aid that keeps children alive for 12 cents a day, but it’s willing to invest far larger sums in a dubious effort to prop up a distant economy — while effectively subsidizing tycoons who made bad investments,” Nicholas Kristof writes.
Opinion | Trump Revives Foreign Aid, Helping Needy Billionaires
As children die for want of cheap medicines, the U.S. spends billions on Argentina — thus rescuing rich investors who made bad bets.
nyti.ms
October 23, 2025 at 2:40 AM
In Opinion
“The United States is cutting off the kind of foreign aid that keeps children alive for 12 cents a day, but it’s willing to invest far larger sums in a dubious effort to prop up a distant economy — while effectively subsidizing tycoons who made bad investments,” Nicholas Kristof writes.
“The United States is cutting off the kind of foreign aid that keeps children alive for 12 cents a day, but it’s willing to invest far larger sums in a dubious effort to prop up a distant economy — while effectively subsidizing tycoons who made bad investments,” Nicholas Kristof writes.
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Nearly 150 international students have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration. Many weren’t given a reason.
Nearly 150 Students Have Had Visas Revoked and Could Face Deportation
Dozens of schools, including the University of California and Harvard, said the Trump administration ended the visas of their students in recent days. For many, the reasons are unclear.
www.nytimes.com
April 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Nearly 150 international students have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration. Many weren’t given a reason.
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once again floored at the response to my @insideevs.com piece about selling your Tesla, & I’m deeply flattered people have taken the time to read it and compliment my writing. Thank you so much! And thanks to @patrickgeorge.bsky.social for publishing it and editing it! insideevs.com/features/755...
The Pragmatic And Moral Case To Sell Your Tesla
If you were waiting for a sign, this is it. It’s time to sell.
insideevs.com
March 31, 2025 at 9:21 PM
once again floored at the response to my @insideevs.com piece about selling your Tesla, & I’m deeply flattered people have taken the time to read it and compliment my writing. Thank you so much! And thanks to @patrickgeorge.bsky.social for publishing it and editing it! insideevs.com/features/755...
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* ICE pulled Zeferino over while he was driving
* Zeferino asked if they had a warrant
* ICE asked for his ID
* Zeferino reached for his ID, they broke his car window and immediately handcuffed and arrested him.
This *should* be an unreasonable search and seizure, in violation of the 4th Amendment.
* Zeferino asked if they had a warrant
* ICE asked for his ID
* Zeferino reached for his ID, they broke his car window and immediately handcuffed and arrested him.
This *should* be an unreasonable search and seizure, in violation of the 4th Amendment.
March 31, 2025 at 8:24 PM
* ICE pulled Zeferino over while he was driving
* Zeferino asked if they had a warrant
* ICE asked for his ID
* Zeferino reached for his ID, they broke his car window and immediately handcuffed and arrested him.
This *should* be an unreasonable search and seizure, in violation of the 4th Amendment.
* Zeferino asked if they had a warrant
* ICE asked for his ID
* Zeferino reached for his ID, they broke his car window and immediately handcuffed and arrested him.
This *should* be an unreasonable search and seizure, in violation of the 4th Amendment.
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The Trump administration has canceled funding for dozens of studies seeking new vaccines and treatments for Covid-19 and other pathogens that may cause future pandemics.
nyti.ms/43Xz77q
nyti.ms/43Xz77q
H.H.S. Scraps Studies of Vaccines and Treatments for Future Pandemics (Gift Article)
Federal officials cited the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in halting the research. But much of the work was focused on preventing outbreaks of other pathogens.
nyti.ms
March 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The Trump administration has canceled funding for dozens of studies seeking new vaccines and treatments for Covid-19 and other pathogens that may cause future pandemics.
nyti.ms/43Xz77q
nyti.ms/43Xz77q
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There are more kids with measles than there are trans athletes, but only one of those things is being addressed by the government.
February 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
There are more kids with measles than there are trans athletes, but only one of those things is being addressed by the government.
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I'm so old. I can remember a time when American presidents stared down dictators, not take their side.
March 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I'm so old. I can remember a time when American presidents stared down dictators, not take their side.