Andy Milne
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The fucking gall. She has never been a journalist, and her version of building trust is giving a veto to Stephen Miller (or Donald Trump) about whether they are sending innocents to be tortured in a foreign gulag. The Who-Me destruction of institutions is a pervasive modern cancer in society
Bari Weiss just sent this Christmas Eve email to the CBS News staff about "building trust," which includes her tripling down on spiking the CECOT piece "to make sure it's comprehensive and fair."
One CBS staffer tells me: "She really has no idea how insulting she comes across."
One CBS staffer tells me: "She really has no idea how insulting she comes across."
December 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The fucking gall. She has never been a journalist, and her version of building trust is giving a veto to Stephen Miller (or Donald Trump) about whether they are sending innocents to be tortured in a foreign gulag. The Who-Me destruction of institutions is a pervasive modern cancer in society
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26 ways to make Toronto better in 2026
26 ways you can make Toronto better in 2026
We asked 26 Torontonians what could transform the city. From small acts of kindness to clearing your ice, here are their ideas.
www.thestar.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
26 ways to make Toronto better in 2026
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Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
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WATCH: Seriously, if you’re following ANY bike-lane debate, you HAVE TO WATCH this news story. You actually can’t make this up. Ford claims without evidence that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Annex businesses tell Ford to back off Bloor bike lanes
Stores in the Annex say the Bloor bike lanes have been a big boost to business. As Michelle Mackey reports, the neighborhood's BIA wants the province to back off its new bill that could see the lanes ...
toronto.citynews.ca
December 23, 2025 at 3:50 AM
WATCH: Seriously, if you’re following ANY bike-lane debate, you HAVE TO WATCH this news story. You actually can’t make this up. Ford claims without evidence that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
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NEW for @nationalobserver.com. Despite efforts from the Ford government to limit bike lanes, Toronto council has approved over 20km of new cycling routes. City staff says because the plans don't requite the removal of vehicle lanes, they are legal under Bill 60.
Toronto finds path forward for bike lanes without breaking Ford government rules
City council has approved 20 kilometres of new bike lanes, which will be built without the removal of vehicle lanes, making them legal under the Ford government's Bill 60.
www.nationalobserver.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
NEW for @nationalobserver.com. Despite efforts from the Ford government to limit bike lanes, Toronto council has approved over 20km of new cycling routes. City staff says because the plans don't requite the removal of vehicle lanes, they are legal under Bill 60.
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This is Europe's secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble | Johnny Ryan
This is Europe's secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble | Johnny Ryan
Growth in the US economy – and the president’s political survival – rest on AI. The EU must use its leverage and stand up to him, says the Irish Council for Civil Liberties’ Johnny Ryan
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:47 AM
This is Europe's secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble | Johnny Ryan
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Uber Abandons Climate Commitments, Kills EV Incentive for Drivers - h/t CleanTechnica
Uber Abandons Climate Commitments, Kills EV Incentive for Drivers - h/t CleanTechnica
The company is dropping its pledge to fully electrify its fleet by 2030 and eliminating a monthly bonus for drivers who switch to EVs.
dlvr.it
December 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Uber Abandons Climate Commitments, Kills EV Incentive for Drivers - h/t CleanTechnica
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Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams & debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why curriculum for students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth. youtu.be/UZV9uw4usEE?...
Finland teaches media literacy to fight fake news and disinformation
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams & debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why curriculum for students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth. youtu.be/UZV9uw4usEE?...
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We’re so focused on the negative impacts of capitalist tech platforms on young people, but not nearly concerned enough about the screen dependence of older people.
Older people are spending more time on their phones than the kids are
Some think this is a good thing as we enter into an "app-based retirement." I am not so sure.
lloydalter.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:37 AM
We’re so focused on the negative impacts of capitalist tech platforms on young people, but not nearly concerned enough about the screen dependence of older people.
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“The phenomenon is known as induced demand. The result is an endless cycle in which congestion leads to highway expansion, which invites more trips, which brings back traffic…The pattern is so inevitable that economists have dubbed it the iron law of congestion.” #InducedTraffic
It’s an American Obsession. It’s Based on a Total Lie. We Have to Stop Before It’s Too Late.
The truth about what's happening on America's roads—and how we can stop it.
slate.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:34 AM
“The phenomenon is known as induced demand. The result is an endless cycle in which congestion leads to highway expansion, which invites more trips, which brings back traffic…The pattern is so inevitable that economists have dubbed it the iron law of congestion.” #InducedTraffic
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President Donald Trump has received significant criticism after this post reacting to the deaths of Rob & Michele Reiner.
Below, we highlight three responses from elected Republicans, and three from elected Democrats.
Below, we highlight three responses from elected Republicans, and three from elected Democrats.
December 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
President Donald Trump has received significant criticism after this post reacting to the deaths of Rob & Michele Reiner.
Below, we highlight three responses from elected Republicans, and three from elected Democrats.
Below, we highlight three responses from elected Republicans, and three from elected Democrats.
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More of this, please.
Canada will break ground on its 200 mph high-speed rail line in 2029, with the first segment to be constructed to be the 200 km stretch between Montreal and Ottawa. Ultimately, the line will link Toronto and Quebec City, and reduce trips from Montreal to Toronto to 3 hours.
Montreal-Ottawa chosen as first leg of high-speed rail project | CBC News
The first segment of Canada's proposed high-speed rail network would connect Montreal and Ottawa, according to Radio-Canada.
Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon is expected to make the announc...
www.cbc.ca
December 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
More of this, please.
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Canada’s economy is producing more value with fewer emissions than it did just a decade ago—but not nearly at the pace required to meet national climate goals.
Read our latest Insight from 440 Megatonnes ⬇️
440megatonnes.ca/insight/cana...
Read our latest Insight from 440 Megatonnes ⬇️
440megatonnes.ca/insight/cana...
December 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Canada’s economy is producing more value with fewer emissions than it did just a decade ago—but not nearly at the pace required to meet national climate goals.
Read our latest Insight from 440 Megatonnes ⬇️
440megatonnes.ca/insight/cana...
Read our latest Insight from 440 Megatonnes ⬇️
440megatonnes.ca/insight/cana...
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“The site of the collision was approximately 280 metres from a previously-stationed mobile Automated Speed Enforcement camera, which was removed following provincial legislation that came into effect in November 2025” www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti... #onpoli
Woman in her 70s dies after being struck by vehicle in Scarborough
A woman in her 70s has died after she was struck by a vehicle in Scarborough on Thursday morning, Toronto police say.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“The site of the collision was approximately 280 metres from a previously-stationed mobile Automated Speed Enforcement camera, which was removed following provincial legislation that came into effect in November 2025” www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti... #onpoli
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The system works bsky.app/profile/cram...
Days after FIFA awarded Trump a fake peace prize, DOJ moves to drop charges in FIFA corruption case www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
U.S. Moves to Drop Charges in International Soccer Corruption Case
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The system works bsky.app/profile/cram...
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“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.”
Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life.
Common sense.
Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life.
Common sense.
Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.
Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.”
Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life.
Common sense.
Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life.
Common sense.
Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
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More than half of Toronto drivers in a Universtiy of Toronto study didn't look for people walking or on bikes before turning right. Study used eye-tracking tech.
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
December 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
More than half of Toronto drivers in a Universtiy of Toronto study didn't look for people walking or on bikes before turning right. Study used eye-tracking tech.
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
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"Eyes around the world are turned to Australia as its world-first ban on social media for users under age 16 takes effect. The tough new law aims to block Australian children and younger teens from addictive social platforms and harmful content online." www.cbc.ca/news/world/a...
Australia's social media ban for users under 16 starts now | CBC News
Eyes around the world are turned to Australia as its world-first ban on social media for users under age 16 takes effect. The tough new law aims to block Australian children and younger teens from add...
www.cbc.ca
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
"Eyes around the world are turned to Australia as its world-first ban on social media for users under age 16 takes effect. The tough new law aims to block Australian children and younger teens from addictive social platforms and harmful content online." www.cbc.ca/news/world/a...
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Dylan Cease instructed Scott Boras to try to reach a deal with the Blue Jays per Boras.
December 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Dylan Cease instructed Scott Boras to try to reach a deal with the Blue Jays per Boras.
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The ban impacts platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat, and even YouTube.
Australia's banning social media for kids this week. Here's how it's being enforced.
The ban impacts platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat, and even YouTube.
bit.ly
December 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The ban impacts platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat, and even YouTube.
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In the first six months of congestion pricing, air pollution within Manhattan's toll zone dropped 25%.
Pollution fell across the five boroughs and in the suburbs, too. A clean air win all around.
Pollution fell across the five boroughs and in the suburbs, too. A clean air win all around.
Congestion pricing improved air quality in NYC and suburbs | Cornell Chronicle
Cornell researchers tallied the environmental benefits of New York City’s congestion pricing program and found air pollution dropped by 22% in Manhattan, with additional declines across the city’s fiv...
news.cornell.edu
December 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In the first six months of congestion pricing, air pollution within Manhattan's toll zone dropped 25%.
Pollution fell across the five boroughs and in the suburbs, too. A clean air win all around.
Pollution fell across the five boroughs and in the suburbs, too. A clean air win all around.
Why do we need this extra plastic packaging?
December 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Why do we need this extra plastic packaging?
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The issue is, if you want people to not use cars, you need to consider that transport study after transport study (for obvious reasons) mentions speed as a top factor.
And this doesn't improve affordability, the transit fare is the same.
We just spent 3 billion public dollars on it!
And this doesn't improve affordability, the transit fare is the same.
We just spent 3 billion public dollars on it!
Fair enough - ever average walking speed I can find is 4.5 KPH +/-. But the point is not the speed, it's affordability and getting moving people withou using cars. Build more; subsidise more = safer, cleaner places to live.
December 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The issue is, if you want people to not use cars, you need to consider that transport study after transport study (for obvious reasons) mentions speed as a top factor.
And this doesn't improve affordability, the transit fare is the same.
We just spent 3 billion public dollars on it!
And this doesn't improve affordability, the transit fare is the same.
We just spent 3 billion public dollars on it!
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Don’t forget, for many years #Uber insisted loudly that it would reduce traffic in cities. Instead, Uber drivers cruise without passengers 40% of the time. Uber and Lyft no longer claim they reduce traffic. They now admit they increase congestion.
So much for “making cities better…”
Via @wsj.com
So much for “making cities better…”
Via @wsj.com
The Ride-Hail Utopia That Got Stuck in Traffic
Uber and Lyft said they would ease congestion. Instead they made it worse.
www.wsj.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
