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Breaking News: The top vaccine official at the FDA abruptly resigned, saying that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “misinformation and lies” were irresponsible.
Top FDA Vaccine Official Resigns, Citing Kennedy’s ‘Misinformation and Lies’
Dr. Peter Marks, a veteran of the agency, wrote that undermining confidence in vaccines is irresponsible and a danger to public health.
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March 29, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Breaking News: The top vaccine official at the FDA abruptly resigned, saying that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “misinformation and lies” were irresponsible.
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On April 28, Canadians will go to the polls to choose their next leaders. Follow the latest news here: www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
March 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
On April 28, Canadians will go to the polls to choose their next leaders. Follow the latest news here: www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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President Donald Trump told reporters he did not sign the controversial proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act to quickly deport migrants his administration says are violent gang members from Venezuela. Now many are wondering what did happen.
Trump said he didn’t sign the Alien Enemies Act proclamation. So who — or what — did?
Did Trump misspeak? Is he trying to deflect a decision under heavy legal scrutiny onto Secretary of State Marco Rubio?
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March 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
President Donald Trump told reporters he did not sign the controversial proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act to quickly deport migrants his administration says are violent gang members from Venezuela. Now many are wondering what did happen.
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FBI agents are working around the clock – some in 12-hour overnight shifts – on a frenzied mission this week: They are reviewing documents and evidence in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to make redactions before the DOJ releases them publicly, according to people familiar with the situation
FBI’s weekend homework: Redact the Epstein Files | CNN Politics
FBI agents are working around the clock – some in 12-hour overnight shifts – on a frenzied mission this week.
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March 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
FBI agents are working around the clock – some in 12-hour overnight shifts – on a frenzied mission this week: They are reviewing documents and evidence in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to make redactions before the DOJ releases them publicly, according to people familiar with the situation
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President Donald Trump downplayed his involvement in invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1789 to deport Venezuelan migrants, saying for the first time that he hadn't signed the proclamation, even as he stood by his administration's move.
Trump says he didn’t sign proclamation invoking Alien Enemies Act | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump on Friday downplayed his involvement in invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1789 to deport Venezuelan migrants, saying for the first time that he hadn’t signed the proclamation, e...
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March 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
President Donald Trump downplayed his involvement in invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1789 to deport Venezuelan migrants, saying for the first time that he hadn't signed the proclamation, even as he stood by his administration's move.
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The Pentagon is set to brief Elon Musk on the U.S. military’s closely guarded plan for any potential war with China, officials said. nyti.ms/41GYSGt
March 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The Pentagon is set to brief Elon Musk on the U.S. military’s closely guarded plan for any potential war with China, officials said. nyti.ms/41GYSGt
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ICYMI: Lawrence Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Harvard University President, argued that accumulating Bitcoin offers no substantial economic benefit.
What is the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Purpose and Criticisms - Profolus
Donald Trump signed an executive order on 6 March 2025 establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile.
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March 21, 2025 at 1:33 AM
ICYMI: Lawrence Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Harvard University President, argued that accumulating Bitcoin offers no substantial economic benefit.
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Beneath your feet is a complex network of fungal trade routes carrying essential nutrients from the soil to the roots of plants.
Dr. @tobykiers.bsky.social joins us to talk about how these complex networks form.
Dr. @tobykiers.bsky.social joins us to talk about how these complex networks form.
Scientists Observe Fungi Creating Complex Supply Chains
Fungal networks in the ground ferry crucial nutrients to plants. But how do brainless organisms form complex supply chain networks?
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March 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Beneath your feet is a complex network of fungal trade routes carrying essential nutrients from the soil to the roots of plants.
Dr. @tobykiers.bsky.social joins us to talk about how these complex networks form.
Dr. @tobykiers.bsky.social joins us to talk about how these complex networks form.
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BREAKING: Cargo ship captain who was arrested after crashing into an oil tanker off the east coast of England is a Russian national, the vessel's owner says
Cargo ship captain arrested in North Sea collision is Russian national, owner says | CNN
The captain of the Solong cargo ship who was arrested after crashing into an oil tanker off the coast of England is a Russian national, the ship’s owner Ernst Russ said Wednesday.
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March 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
BREAKING: Cargo ship captain who was arrested after crashing into an oil tanker off the east coast of England is a Russian national, the vessel's owner says
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Measles continues to spread in West Texas and New Mexico, with more than 250 people infected — many unvaccinated school-age children. These maps and illustrations show the spread of the virus in the U.S., and how infections can run through a community.
Measles in the U.S.: Latest Maps and Cases
As new cases are reported, our maps and illustrations show the spread of the virus and how infections can run through a community.
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March 13, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Measles continues to spread in West Texas and New Mexico, with more than 250 people infected — many unvaccinated school-age children. These maps and illustrations show the spread of the virus in the U.S., and how infections can run through a community.
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President Trump said it plans to put a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum from Canada in an escalation of recent trade tensions between the countries.
Trump announces double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum
President Trump said it plans to put a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum from Canada in an escalation of recent trade tensions between the countries.
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March 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
President Trump said it plans to put a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum from Canada in an escalation of recent trade tensions between the countries.
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A USAID official told employees to clear safes holding classified documents and personnel files by shredding the papers or putting them into bags for burning, according to an email sent to the staff.
U.S.A.I.D. Official Orders Employees to Shred or Burn Classified and Personnel Records
A union representing career diplomats demanded that the aid agency follow the law stated in the Federal Records Act. Some documents could be relevant in court cases.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A USAID official told employees to clear safes holding classified documents and personnel files by shredding the papers or putting them into bags for burning, according to an email sent to the staff.
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Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that's not how it works.
What Really Happened With the DDoS Attacks That Took Down X
Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that's not how it works.
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March 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that's not how it works.
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Breaking News: The S&P 500 fell 1.5% at the start of trading on Wall Street, adding to weeks of losses as businesses brace for the destabilizing effects of tariffs.
Stocks Drop as Recession Fears Surface
Investors fear that tit-for-tat tariffs could raise prices, slow growth and sow uncertainty among businesses.
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March 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Breaking News: The S&P 500 fell 1.5% at the start of trading on Wall Street, adding to weeks of losses as businesses brace for the destabilizing effects of tariffs.
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A Trump administration freeze on purchase cards that agencies use to cover everything from dumpster pickups at national parks to liquid nitrogen for lifesaving military research is upending work across the government, according to records obtained by The Washington Post.
DOGE’s $1 spending card limit touches everything from military research to trash pickup
The crackdown on routine expenses is part of a campaign by the president and Elon Musk to reset the scope and mission of America’s sprawling bureaucracy.
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March 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A Trump administration freeze on purchase cards that agencies use to cover everything from dumpster pickups at national parks to liquid nitrogen for lifesaving military research is upending work across the government, according to records obtained by The Washington Post.
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The White House noted that the initiative will make the U.S. the "Bitcoin superpower of the world" but critics, such as Lawrence Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Harvard University President, argued that accumulating Bitcoin offers no substantial economic benefit.
What is the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Purpose and Criticisms - Profolus
Donald Trump signed an executive order on 6 March 2025 establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile.
www.profolus.com
March 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The White House noted that the initiative will make the U.S. the "Bitcoin superpower of the world" but critics, such as Lawrence Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Harvard University President, argued that accumulating Bitcoin offers no substantial economic benefit.
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President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico made major concessions — and delivered results — to avert President Trump’s 25% tariffs. He imposed them anyway. Now she says Mexico will go ahead with countermeasures, including retaliatory taxes, to be announced on Sunday if Trump’s tariffs remain in effect.
‘We Have Given Him Everything’: Trump’s Tariffs Stun Mexico
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government made major concessions — and delivered results — to avert President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs. He imposed them anyway.
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March 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico made major concessions — and delivered results — to avert President Trump’s 25% tariffs. He imposed them anyway. Now she says Mexico will go ahead with countermeasures, including retaliatory taxes, to be announced on Sunday if Trump’s tariffs remain in effect.
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The Atlanta Federal Reserve’s GDPNow model, one of the most closely watched real-time indicators of U.S. economic growth, now projects a 2.8% contraction for the first quarter of 2025.
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March 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The Atlanta Federal Reserve’s GDPNow model, one of the most closely watched real-time indicators of U.S. economic growth, now projects a 2.8% contraction for the first quarter of 2025.
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This is great idea.
The world has changed and Canada needs to be ready. Every Canadian has an important role to play. My thoughts on following Sweden’s lead and re-establishing universal civil defence training
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Canada Needs a New Civil Defence Corps | The Tyee
Trump’s aggression means it’s time to train thousands more civilians for disaster preparedness. Would you join?
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March 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This is great idea.
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Less than 24 hours after announcing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the White House granted a one-month exemption for automakers whose vehicles meet the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) rules of origin.
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March 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Less than 24 hours after announcing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the White House granted a one-month exemption for automakers whose vehicles meet the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) rules of origin.
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The U.S. has officially recorded its first measles death since 2015. Texas health officials have confirmed that an unvaccinated child has passed away from measles amid a massive outbreak that has impacted nine counties in West Texas.
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February 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The U.S. has officially recorded its first measles death since 2015. Texas health officials have confirmed that an unvaccinated child has passed away from measles amid a massive outbreak that has impacted nine counties in West Texas.
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Exclusive: Over the years, Elon Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax credits, often at critical moments, helping seed the growth that has made him the world’s richest person.
Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding
Government infusions at key moments helped Tesla and SpaceX flourish, boosting Musk’s wealth.
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February 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Exclusive: Over the years, Elon Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax credits, often at critical moments, helping seed the growth that has made him the world’s richest person.
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This is President Trump’s 38th day in office.
- Elon Musk’s DOGE is preparing a new round of firings.
- Trump’s Cabinet met for the first time.
- Trump posted an AI video depicting a vision of “Trump Gaza.”
Follow the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency here:
- Elon Musk’s DOGE is preparing a new round of firings.
- Trump’s Cabinet met for the first time.
- Trump posted an AI video depicting a vision of “Trump Gaza.”
Follow the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency here:
Tracking Trump: First Cabinet meeting spotlights DOGE; new federal cuts; fighting bird flu; and more
The 7 follows President Donald Trump’s first 100 days.
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February 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
This is President Trump’s 38th day in office.
- Elon Musk’s DOGE is preparing a new round of firings.
- Trump’s Cabinet met for the first time.
- Trump posted an AI video depicting a vision of “Trump Gaza.”
Follow the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency here:
- Elon Musk’s DOGE is preparing a new round of firings.
- Trump’s Cabinet met for the first time.
- Trump posted an AI video depicting a vision of “Trump Gaza.”
Follow the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency here:
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JUST IN: The Supreme Court paused a midnight deadline for the Trump administration to pay $2 billion in frozen foreign aid.
Chief Justice John Roberts pauses order for Trump admin to pay $2 billion in foreign aid by midnight | CNN Politics
Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday paused a court-imposed midnight deadline that would have required the Trump administration to spend $2 billion in frozen foreign aid, a goal that the government...
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February 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
JUST IN: The Supreme Court paused a midnight deadline for the Trump administration to pay $2 billion in frozen foreign aid.