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Tariffs as a % of GDP are at the highest level in more than 100 years amidst Trump's trade war—even though tariff rates are still lower than in the 1930s, they have a much higher impact because trade volumes are much larger than in the past
December 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Tariffs as a % of GDP are at the highest level in more than 100 years amidst Trump's trade war—even though tariff rates are still lower than in the 1930s, they have a much higher impact because trade volumes are much larger than in the past
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another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
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With fewer than 40 bills signed into law as of Dec. 22, the House and Senate set a modern record for lowest legislative output in the first year of a new presidency, according to data maintained by C-SPAN and Purdue University. https://wapo.st/3YPTQGo
December 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
With fewer than 40 bills signed into law as of Dec. 22, the House and Senate set a modern record for lowest legislative output in the first year of a new presidency, according to data maintained by C-SPAN and Purdue University. https://wapo.st/3YPTQGo
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This here, a proud and upsetting member of His Majesty's Royal Navy, is Pollyanna the reindeer.
And for the avoidance of doubt, she's the one on the right of the photograph.
And for the avoidance of doubt, she's the one on the right of the photograph.
December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This here, a proud and upsetting member of His Majesty's Royal Navy, is Pollyanna the reindeer.
And for the avoidance of doubt, she's the one on the right of the photograph.
And for the avoidance of doubt, she's the one on the right of the photograph.
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NEW: The Supreme Court has denied the Trump administration's request for a stay of the district court's order blocking the deployment of National Guard in Illinois.
Justices Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch dissent.
Read the ruling: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Justices Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch dissent.
Read the ruling: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
SCOTUS national guard order
www.documentcloud.org
December 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
NEW: The Supreme Court has denied the Trump administration's request for a stay of the district court's order blocking the deployment of National Guard in Illinois.
Justices Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch dissent.
Read the ruling: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Justices Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch dissent.
Read the ruling: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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“Flock's ambitions go far beyond license-plate surveillance,” EFF’s @cooperq.com told @404Media.co. “Flock's goal isn't to catch stolen cars, their goal is to have total surveillance of everyone all the time." www.404media.co/flock-expos...
Flock Exposed Its AI-Powered Cameras to the Internet. We Tracked Ourselves
Flock left at least 60 of its people-tracking Condor PTZ cameras live streaming and exposed to the open internet.
www.404media.co
December 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
“Flock's ambitions go far beyond license-plate surveillance,” EFF’s @cooperq.com told @404Media.co. “Flock's goal isn't to catch stolen cars, their goal is to have total surveillance of everyone all the time." www.404media.co/flock-expos...
If there's been any consistent domestic policy theme of Trump 2.0, it's been helping the ultra wealthy screw over poor people as much as possible.
US watchdog says paycheck advances no longer subject to lending law reut.rs/4padiZw
US watchdog says paycheck advances no longer subject to lending law
A U.S. consumer finance agency said on Monday that popular "earned wage" advances on worker paychecks do not resemble consumer loans, reversing course from guidance the regulator put out last year under then President Joe Biden.
reut.rs
December 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
If there's been any consistent domestic policy theme of Trump 2.0, it's been helping the ultra wealthy screw over poor people as much as possible.
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First real-world usage of Garmin's emergency autoland system. avbrief.com/autoland-sav...
December 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
First real-world usage of Garmin's emergency autoland system. avbrief.com/autoland-sav...
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Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
December 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
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HASSETT: If the Supreme Court doesn't find with us, refunds would go to whoever cut the check for the tariff
BRENNAN: Doesn't the administration claim it was the country that paid that?
HASSETT: Uhh --
BRENNAN: Doesn't the administration claim it was the country that paid that?
HASSETT: Uhh --
December 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
HASSETT: If the Supreme Court doesn't find with us, refunds would go to whoever cut the check for the tariff
BRENNAN: Doesn't the administration claim it was the country that paid that?
HASSETT: Uhh --
BRENNAN: Doesn't the administration claim it was the country that paid that?
HASSETT: Uhh --
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It’s impossible to overstate what a big deal this is for this legendary Kentucky brand. The last time Jim Beam closed down like this was during Prohibition. Trump’s tariffs & fight with Canada are surely to blame.
www.kentucky.com/news/busines...
www.kentucky.com/news/busines...
Major Kentucky bourbon maker Jim Beam shuttering distillery for 2026
The move comes as Kentucky’s $9 billion bourbon industry is dealing with a glut of supply and slipping sales.
www.kentucky.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
It’s impossible to overstate what a big deal this is for this legendary Kentucky brand. The last time Jim Beam closed down like this was during Prohibition. Trump’s tariffs & fight with Canada are surely to blame.
www.kentucky.com/news/busines...
www.kentucky.com/news/busines...
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the broad inability to leave a social media platform owned by a white supremacist and prolific manipulator of public perception really is one of the most discouraging data points right now
December 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM
the broad inability to leave a social media platform owned by a white supremacist and prolific manipulator of public perception really is one of the most discouraging data points right now
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Here's a better view of the now-deleted photo showing Trump with Epstein and Trump with a group of young girls.
The photo was originally posted as item EFTA00000468 but was later deleted. Now the 'official' list simply jumps from EFTA00000467 to EFTA00000469.
The photo was originally posted as item EFTA00000468 but was later deleted. Now the 'official' list simply jumps from EFTA00000467 to EFTA00000469.
December 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Here's a better view of the now-deleted photo showing Trump with Epstein and Trump with a group of young girls.
The photo was originally posted as item EFTA00000468 but was later deleted. Now the 'official' list simply jumps from EFTA00000467 to EFTA00000469.
The photo was originally posted as item EFTA00000468 but was later deleted. Now the 'official' list simply jumps from EFTA00000467 to EFTA00000469.
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most well thought out republican healthcare plan
TRUMP TO SUMMON HEALTH INSURERS TO ASK FOR PREMIUM CUTS - NYP
December 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
most well thought out republican healthcare plan
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Just over 77% of all US metros were considered unaffordable in October (that is, the median-income household in the metro area would need to spend more than 30% of its annual income to afford the median-priced home).
December 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Just over 77% of all US metros were considered unaffordable in October (that is, the median-income household in the metro area would need to spend more than 30% of its annual income to afford the median-priced home).
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Part of what makes me so angry: I was just listening to the great Doris Kearns Goodwin bio of TR and Taft, and she’s got a moving account of the aide they both shared, Archie Butt. Real public servant, former military, loyal to both men even as they became political enemies. (1/4)
December 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Part of what makes me so angry: I was just listening to the great Doris Kearns Goodwin bio of TR and Taft, and she’s got a moving account of the aide they both shared, Archie Butt. Real public servant, former military, loyal to both men even as they became political enemies. (1/4)
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out of all of Stellantis' many blunders this year, I think this is the funniest www.jalopnik.com/2053461/hall...
You Can Buy A Hallmark Christmas Ornament Of The Electric Ram 1500 REV That Was Canceled Before It Ever Went On Sale - Jalopnik
Problem is, not only has the Ram 1500 REV not gone on sale yet, it won't ever.
www.jalopnik.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
out of all of Stellantis' many blunders this year, I think this is the funniest www.jalopnik.com/2053461/hall...
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Degradation of public statistics is driven so far by underfunding & not manipulation of data--agencies are operating w/ skeleton crews so less data collection & leadership on what methodological assumptions to make w/ current challenges & how to communicate them. Underfunding *IS* a policy choice
December 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Degradation of public statistics is driven so far by underfunding & not manipulation of data--agencies are operating w/ skeleton crews so less data collection & leadership on what methodological assumptions to make w/ current challenges & how to communicate them. Underfunding *IS* a policy choice
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MAY I REMIND ALL:
December 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
MAY I REMIND ALL:
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They’re calling it the Festivus Speech™️ because it was just 15 minutes worth of airing of grievances
December 18, 2025 at 2:25 AM
They’re calling it the Festivus Speech™️ because it was just 15 minutes worth of airing of grievances
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This pup managed to sneak her way into a joyride with an unsuspecting delivery driver. Popped up to ask where they're headed and if there's time to get a pup cup on the way. 12/10 (TT: copperdoesstuffs)
December 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This pup managed to sneak her way into a joyride with an unsuspecting delivery driver. Popped up to ask where they're headed and if there's time to get a pup cup on the way. 12/10 (TT: copperdoesstuffs)
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Multiple jobholders now make up the largest share of the employed (5.7%) than any month since Feb 2000.
HT Dan Manaekenov
HT Dan Manaekenov
December 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Multiple jobholders now make up the largest share of the employed (5.7%) than any month since Feb 2000.
HT Dan Manaekenov
HT Dan Manaekenov
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RFK Jr. has cancelled grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics because “they no longer align with departmental priorities”.
The grants were on such topics as “reducing sudden infant death, rural access to health care, and mental health…”
The AAP has criticized RFK Jr. That’s the real reason.
The grants were on such topics as “reducing sudden infant death, rural access to health care, and mental health…”
The AAP has criticized RFK Jr. That’s the real reason.
American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr
Cuts, which affect projects focused on issues including early identification of autism, made without prior notice to AAP
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
RFK Jr. has cancelled grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics because “they no longer align with departmental priorities”.
The grants were on such topics as “reducing sudden infant death, rural access to health care, and mental health…”
The AAP has criticized RFK Jr. That’s the real reason.
The grants were on such topics as “reducing sudden infant death, rural access to health care, and mental health…”
The AAP has criticized RFK Jr. That’s the real reason.
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It's not a board of directors, its a set of co-conspirators
Tesla's board suspended pay in 2021 to settle shareholder lawsuits over excessive compensation, but now pays themselves more than $3 billion, more than eight times as much as the average director of Alphabet
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Tesla board made $3 billion via stock awards that dwarfed tech peers
Between 2018 and 2020, the average Tesla director received a total of about $12 million in cash-and-stock compensation. That was about eight times as much as the average director at Alphabet, the next...
www.reuters.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
It's not a board of directors, its a set of co-conspirators