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“The liberty of a democracy is not safe if people tolerate growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than the democratic state itself.” FDR
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Many fans bought Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” CDs and vinyl records even though they don’t own CD or record players.
How Taylor Swift Rewrote the Business of Record Sales
The superstar sold over four million albums the week her new album debuted with the help of 38 variations of the record.
on.wsj.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Many fans bought Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” CDs and vinyl records even though they don’t own CD or record players.
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The number of mega-deals announced this year in America is approaching a record high. Two things make the latest merger wave special
Never mind America’s real economy. Its deal economy is booming
Donald Trump has unleashed an M&A bonanza
econ.st
October 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The number of mega-deals announced this year in America is approaching a record high. Two things make the latest merger wave special
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The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports, including Denver's.
Here’s what to know about your rights and what to do if your flight is delayed or canceled.
Here’s what to know about your rights and what to do if your flight is delayed or canceled.
What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown
Each airline’s policies can differ on refunds can differ.
trib.al
October 9, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports, including Denver's.
Here’s what to know about your rights and what to do if your flight is delayed or canceled.
Here’s what to know about your rights and what to do if your flight is delayed or canceled.
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Russia is waging 'hybrid warfare' against Europe, officials say. What does that mean?
Russia is waging 'hybrid warfare' against Europe, officials say. What does that mean?
Russia "wants to sow division," the EU chief said Wednesday, and the bloc needs to face up to the new reality of "hybrid warfare."
cnb.cx
October 9, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Russia is waging 'hybrid warfare' against Europe, officials say. What does that mean?
Trump just took away free speech.........
Trump's constitutionally questionable crackdown came up during an "antifa roundtable" at the White House on Wednesday.
Trump Proud To Take 'Freedom Of Speech Away' With Order Banning Flag Burning
Trump's constitutionally questionable crackdown came up during an "antifa roundtable" at the White House on Wednesday.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Trump just took away free speech.........
What's up with that? AGE, nearly 80.
He's going to "stop by" the doctor's office while he's at Walter Reed Medical Center for another event, the White House said.
Trump Has Second 'Yearly' Check-Up In Just Six Months
He's going to "stop by" the doctor's office while he's at Walter Reed Medical Center for another event, the White House said.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 6:03 AM
What's up with that? AGE, nearly 80.
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TSMC posts Q3 revenue of $32.5 billion, above forecasts reut.rs/4mWf6Ek
TSMC posts Q3 revenue of $32.5 billion, above forecasts
TSMC , the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported on Thursday third-quarter revenue of T$989.92 billion ($32.48 billion), beating market forecasts, and up 30% on the year ago period on surging interest in artificial intelligence applications.
reut.rs
October 9, 2025 at 5:40 AM
TSMC posts Q3 revenue of $32.5 billion, above forecasts reut.rs/4mWf6Ek
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Gold as ‘debasement trade’ doesn’t add up on.ft.com/46IfFg5 | opinion
Gold as ‘debasement trade’ doesn’t add up
The yellow metal says one thing; Treasuries and the dollar another
on.ft.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Gold as ‘debasement trade’ doesn’t add up on.ft.com/46IfFg5 | opinion
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The Qatar Foundation collaborated with the Institute for Global Law and Policy at Harvard Law School to establish a graduate law school at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha. Harvard received a $1 million donation from Qatar in 2024
www.jns.org/universities...
www.jns.org/universities...
October 1, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The Qatar Foundation collaborated with the Institute for Global Law and Policy at Harvard Law School to establish a graduate law school at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha. Harvard received a $1 million donation from Qatar in 2024
www.jns.org/universities...
www.jns.org/universities...
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The ongoing budget fight in Washington has the unintended consequence of harming the European economy. Especially EU exporters could be in for a rough ride.
#EuropeNews
#EuropeNews
US government shutdown – why should Europe worry?
The ongoing budget fight in Washington has the unintended consequence of harming the European economy. Especially EU exporters could be in for a rough ride.
l.euronews.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:10 AM
The ongoing budget fight in Washington has the unintended consequence of harming the European economy. Especially EU exporters could be in for a rough ride.
#EuropeNews
#EuropeNews
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Coffee prices have increased drastically in recent months, even before 50% tariffs on Brazilian coffee took effect a week ago.
Fox asks, “Where’s the tariff inflation?” It’s in the coffee they are drinking.
www.mediamatters.org
August 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Coffee prices have increased drastically in recent months, even before 50% tariffs on Brazilian coffee took effect a week ago.
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Supreme Court caselaw suggests that this is almost certainly illegal.
ICE and MPD have set up a checkpoint at 17 and Benning NE, by the Ross.
August 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Supreme Court caselaw suggests that this is almost certainly illegal.
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I’m concerned that people won’t appreciate how big a line is being crossed here. Texas is suspending basic Constitutional freedoms for opposition lawmakers. This isn’t dipping your toe in the authoritarian waters, it’s diving head first into the deep end. This is big league authoritarianism.
Trump has done a lot of authoritarian things this year and IMO none of them is as authoritarian as restricting opposition legislators’ right to travel freely.
WILD situation in Texas right now: The House Speaker has required Dems, who just returned from their out-of-state quorum break, to have police escorts once they leave the chamber. One Dem is refusing to leave the House floor with escort, and GOP leaders have blocked press access to the chamber.
August 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I’m concerned that people won’t appreciate how big a line is being crossed here. Texas is suspending basic Constitutional freedoms for opposition lawmakers. This isn’t dipping your toe in the authoritarian waters, it’s diving head first into the deep end. This is big league authoritarianism.
Personally, this is BIG, WHEN YOU SEE THE FOREIGN LEADERS OF THAT MAGNATUDE IN OUR COUNTRY AT THE SAME TIME!
HISTORIC!!!
HISTORIC!!!
US media is in the fetal position, living in a delirious haze, desperately trying to pretend everything is normal and this is all boring everyday politics, even as federal troops flood into DC and the entire western world mounts emergency missions to slow Trump down
Actual question: It has been only 72 hours since the disastrous puppeteer/puppet show in Anchorage.
Has there yet been a background story on how, and by whom, this emergency intervention of *eight* big-time world leaders was pulled together, over a weekend?
Has there yet been a background story on how, and by whom, this emergency intervention of *eight* big-time world leaders was pulled together, over a weekend?
August 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Personally, this is BIG, WHEN YOU SEE THE FOREIGN LEADERS OF THAT MAGNATUDE IN OUR COUNTRY AT THE SAME TIME!
HISTORIC!!!
HISTORIC!!!
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A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1 nicknamed Nimbus is now the most common strain in the U.S., according to the CDC.
While symptoms are similar to previous variants, some patients report intense throat pain, described as feeling like “razor blades.”
While symptoms are similar to previous variants, some patients report intense throat pain, described as feeling like “razor blades.”
July 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1 nicknamed Nimbus is now the most common strain in the U.S., according to the CDC.
While symptoms are similar to previous variants, some patients report intense throat pain, described as feeling like “razor blades.”
While symptoms are similar to previous variants, some patients report intense throat pain, described as feeling like “razor blades.”
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The Trump administration’s plan to relocate the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters to the Ronald Reagan building in the District of Columbia, and not a previously selected location in suburban Maryland, hit a roadblock Thursday. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/10/r...
Maryland would remain destination for the FBI HQ under amendment won by Van Hollen • Ohio Capital Journal
The Trump administration’s plan to relocate the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters to the Ronald Reagan building in the District of Columbia, and not a previously selected location in…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
July 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Trump administration’s plan to relocate the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters to the Ronald Reagan building in the District of Columbia, and not a previously selected location in suburban Maryland, hit a roadblock Thursday. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/10/r...
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Nvidia executives cash out $1bn worth of shares https://on.ft.com/4nuVXuI
Nvidia executives cash out $1bn worth of shares
Chief executive Jensen Huang leads wave of insider selling as AI demand boosts stock to record high
on.ft.com
June 29, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Nvidia executives cash out $1bn worth of shares https://on.ft.com/4nuVXuI
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Imagine your parents leave you and your siblings a share of land that’s been in your family for generations.
At any moment, another heir could sell their share, triggering a court-ordered sale that could force you off the land. Scholars explain “heirs’ property’” and its challenges: buff.ly/mdaFHzw
At any moment, another heir could sell their share, triggering a court-ordered sale that could force you off the land. Scholars explain “heirs’ property’” and its challenges: buff.ly/mdaFHzw
June 14, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Imagine your parents leave you and your siblings a share of land that’s been in your family for generations.
At any moment, another heir could sell their share, triggering a court-ordered sale that could force you off the land. Scholars explain “heirs’ property’” and its challenges: buff.ly/mdaFHzw
At any moment, another heir could sell their share, triggering a court-ordered sale that could force you off the land. Scholars explain “heirs’ property’” and its challenges: buff.ly/mdaFHzw
Why not pause the whole darn thing and have Congress write an immigration bill and pass one so we aren't a divided country about immigration?
US immigration officials told to largely pause raids on farms, hotels, NYT reports reut.rs/4l9z5in
US immigration officials told to largely pause raids on farms, hotels, NYT reports
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has told immigration officials to largely pause raids and arrests in the agricultural industry, hotels and restaurants, the New York Times reported on Friday.
reut.rs
June 14, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Why not pause the whole darn thing and have Congress write an immigration bill and pass one so we aren't a divided country about immigration?
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S. against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary.
Cities brace for large crowds at anti-Trump 'No Kings' demonstrations across the US
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S. against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S. against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary.
I always liked the Pink Panther movies growing up, but really, I find movies of real life diamond heists, and famous art painting thefts preferable than blood and guts movies. Just my take on it.
Chilean foursome arrested in $3-million Simi Valley jewelry heist. Here's what police recovered
Chilean foursome arrested in $3-million Simi Valley jewelry heist. Here's what police recovered
Four Chilean nationals with ties to an international theft ring were charged with four felonies on Friday morning for burglarizing more than $3 million in jewelry and valuables from 5 Star Jewelry & Watch Repair in Simi Valley on Memorial Day.
www.latimes.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:42 AM
I always liked the Pink Panther movies growing up, but really, I find movies of real life diamond heists, and famous art painting thefts preferable than blood and guts movies. Just my take on it.
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BREAKING: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has called further nuclear talks with the United States “meaningless” after Israeli strikes on the country, state television says, but stopped short of calling them off.
Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes targeting its nuclear program and military
Iran has launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday morning after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its armed forces, killing at least three people and wounding dozens.
bit.ly
June 14, 2025 at 5:22 AM
BREAKING: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has called further nuclear talks with the United States “meaningless” after Israeli strikes on the country, state television says, but stopped short of calling them off.
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⚡️Update: Casualties increase as Iran, Israel continue exchanging strikes.
Iran & Israel continued to exchange attacks on June 14, more than 24 hours after Israel attacked Iran's nuclear sites. Civilian casualties have been reported in both countries.
Iran & Israel continued to exchange attacks on June 14, more than 24 hours after Israel attacked Iran's nuclear sites. Civilian casualties have been reported in both countries.
Casualties increase as Iran, Israel continue exchanging strikes
Iran and Israel continued to exchange attacks on June 14, more than 24 hours after Israel launched its first strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and military leadership. Civilian casualties have been repo...
kyivindependent.com
June 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
⚡️Update: Casualties increase as Iran, Israel continue exchanging strikes.
Iran & Israel continued to exchange attacks on June 14, more than 24 hours after Israel attacked Iran's nuclear sites. Civilian casualties have been reported in both countries.
Iran & Israel continued to exchange attacks on June 14, more than 24 hours after Israel attacked Iran's nuclear sites. Civilian casualties have been reported in both countries.