@michaelcontaldo.bsky.social
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A months-long investigation estimates that the profits from the Trump family's ventures in private clubs, hotels, golf courses, crypto currencies, NFTs, and other businesses has raised President Trump’s net worth by billions of dollars.
How Much Is Trump Profiting Off the Presidency?
A comprehensive estimate of how much Trump and his family are making, from hotel mega-deals to crypto schemes, has been elusive—until now.
www.newyorker.com
August 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
A months-long investigation estimates that the profits from the Trump family's ventures in private clubs, hotels, golf courses, crypto currencies, NFTs, and other businesses has raised President Trump’s net worth by billions of dollars.
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@lauriefoon.bsky.social is committed to making Wellington better for biking. She is our champion at Council. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social #election #Paekawakawa #vote
August 29, 2025 at 4:14 AM
@lauriefoon.bsky.social is committed to making Wellington better for biking. She is our champion at Council. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social #election #Paekawakawa #vote
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Rupert Lowe is apoplectic to find children reading stories about migrants in boats at the local school.
August 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Rupert Lowe is apoplectic to find children reading stories about migrants in boats at the local school.
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“Upon closer inspection, Trump’s trade deals aren’t nearly as impressive as they sound,” Rogé Karma argues. “In fact, they aren’t really trade deals in the traditional sense, and they might not benefit the U.S. at all”:
So, About Those Big Trade Deals
If you read the fine print, the “concessions” from America’s trade partners don’t add up to much.
bit.ly
August 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
“Upon closer inspection, Trump’s trade deals aren’t nearly as impressive as they sound,” Rogé Karma argues. “In fact, they aren’t really trade deals in the traditional sense, and they might not benefit the U.S. at all”:
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"Cyclelanes are important because they create more accessibility. That means less congestion for people who use cars. Let's vote for a bike-friendly Council." - Toby. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
August 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
"Cyclelanes are important because they create more accessibility. That means less congestion for people who use cars. Let's vote for a bike-friendly Council." - Toby. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
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Wellington is a cycling city. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Wellington is a cycling city. @cyclewgtn.bsky.social
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When the NZ Government attacks "excessive" bike lanes it's a red herring for a power grab. Don't fall for it. Councils should decide how to make local streets safe. @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/u...
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/u...
Using bike lanes as red herring for power grab, government endangers lives of people cycling - Halifax Examiner
While we can still lean on some checks and balances to remain hopeful, the speed at which the provincial government, with the help of enablers like Mayor Fillmore, is advancing their authoritarian amb...
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
July 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
When the NZ Government attacks "excessive" bike lanes it's a red herring for a power grab. Don't fall for it. Councils should decide how to make local streets safe. @cyclingactionnz.bsky.social
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/u...
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/u...
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As the Jeffrey Epstein story persists despite his efforts, Trump has felt deeply betrayed by his base and raged against MAGA influencers whom he believes have grown famous off their association with him, @ashleyrparker.bsky.social and @jonlemire.bsky.social report:
Inside Trump’s Unsuccessful Attempt to End the Epstein News
The president was adamant about doing nothing. But the story wouldn't go away.
bit.ly
July 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
As the Jeffrey Epstein story persists despite his efforts, Trump has felt deeply betrayed by his base and raged against MAGA influencers whom he believes have grown famous off their association with him, @ashleyrparker.bsky.social and @jonlemire.bsky.social report:
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When a network lays off one of America’s greatest satirists, it’s not because he failed. It’s because he succeeded too loudly.
July 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
When a network lays off one of America’s greatest satirists, it’s not because he failed. It’s because he succeeded too loudly.
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Everyone should read this, by @dgraham.bsky.social: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Is Colbert’s Ouster Really Just a ‘Financial Decision’?
CBS no longer deserves the benefit of the doubt.
www.theatlantic.com
July 18, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Everyone should read this, by @dgraham.bsky.social: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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There’s no such thing as ‘excessive bike lanes’ in a world where it’s common for 30–60% of urban space to be entirely dedicated to no other purpose than parking and moving the fossil capital machines.
July 16, 2025 at 8:49 AM
There’s no such thing as ‘excessive bike lanes’ in a world where it’s common for 30–60% of urban space to be entirely dedicated to no other purpose than parking and moving the fossil capital machines.
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Living in the Wellington CBD comes with a unique joy: getting to experience a 15 minute city firsthand. This lifestyle feels like it should be illegal: I can get anything I want within a short walk?! WAY more people should be able to live like this. #wellington
threesixtysix.news/a-love-lette...
threesixtysix.news/a-love-lette...
A love letter to the 15 minute city
Living centrally in Wellington offers a first hand experience of what urban planners call the 15 minute city. After falling in love with this lifestyle, I want this option available for far more Welli...
threesixtysix.news
June 18, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Living in the Wellington CBD comes with a unique joy: getting to experience a 15 minute city firsthand. This lifestyle feels like it should be illegal: I can get anything I want within a short walk?! WAY more people should be able to live like this. #wellington
threesixtysix.news/a-love-lette...
threesixtysix.news/a-love-lette...
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June 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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A new report from Human Rights Watch spotlights the widespread discrimination and violence unleashed upon LGBTQ+ people since Uganda enacted the world’s harshest anti-gay laws two years ago. You should never be outlawed or abused for loving who you love: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Uganda accused of ‘state bigotry’ and attacks on LGBTQ+ people
Report from Human Rights Watch criticises Museveni regime for arbitrary arrests and detentions, violence and extortion since draconian new law enacted
www.theguardian.com
June 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A new report from Human Rights Watch spotlights the widespread discrimination and violence unleashed upon LGBTQ+ people since Uganda enacted the world’s harshest anti-gay laws two years ago. You should never be outlawed or abused for loving who you love: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Please encourage anybody considering voting for Ray Chung or the IT candidates to read this about their links to extremist groups, or if you can, look at the Better Wellington socials to see what and who is driving this.
Mayoral hopeful faces scrutiny over conspiracy group links
Ray Chung is under pressure to explain his campaign’s apparent connections to groups linked to anti-trans rhetoric, vaccine conspiracies and the 2022 Parliament occupation.
www.thepost.co.nz
May 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Please encourage anybody considering voting for Ray Chung or the IT candidates to read this about their links to extremist groups, or if you can, look at the Better Wellington socials to see what and who is driving this.
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The Post has spent a year painting a grim picture of Wellington hospitality based on anecdotes about cafes closing. Meanwhile the data shows more businesses have opened than have closed.
Maybe this should prompt a little bit of self-reflection about why public trust in the media has fallen?
Maybe this should prompt a little bit of self-reflection about why public trust in the media has fallen?
May 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The Post has spent a year painting a grim picture of Wellington hospitality based on anecdotes about cafes closing. Meanwhile the data shows more businesses have opened than have closed.
Maybe this should prompt a little bit of self-reflection about why public trust in the media has fallen?
Maybe this should prompt a little bit of self-reflection about why public trust in the media has fallen?
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May 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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This is your Grand Final Running Order for #Eurovision2025 ✅
Watch the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday 17 May at 21:00 CEST 📆
See you there 🥳 #Eurovision
Watch the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday 17 May at 21:00 CEST 📆
See you there 🥳 #Eurovision
May 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This is your Grand Final Running Order for #Eurovision2025 ✅
Watch the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday 17 May at 21:00 CEST 📆
See you there 🥳 #Eurovision
Watch the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday 17 May at 21:00 CEST 📆
See you there 🥳 #Eurovision
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So is the European Union ready to ditch Orban's Hungary yet, or is the thinking still that maintaining official membership is so important that violations of EU standards and working to help Europe's adversaries must be tolerated?
May 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
So is the European Union ready to ditch Orban's Hungary yet, or is the thinking still that maintaining official membership is so important that violations of EU standards and working to help Europe's adversaries must be tolerated?