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The always thoughtful Alex Stubb, Finnish President, writing in Foreign Affairs on the new world order www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
The West’s Last Chance
How to build a new global order before it’s too late.
www.foreignaffairs.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:35 AM
The always thoughtful Alex Stubb, Finnish President, writing in Foreign Affairs on the new world order www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
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The harmful and biased medical advice from social medial influencers, highlighting lack of expertise and financial conflicts. Many specific examples and recommendations provided
bmj.com/content/391/...
bmj.com/content/391/...
December 4, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The harmful and biased medical advice from social medial influencers, highlighting lack of expertise and financial conflicts. Many specific examples and recommendations provided
bmj.com/content/391/...
bmj.com/content/391/...
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Thanks @robcaliff.bsky.social and 11 other prior FDA Commissioners for weighing in on vaccines, evidence, appropriate policy in today's @nejm.org www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
www.statnews.com/2025/12/03/f...
www.statnews.com/2025/12/03/f...
December 4, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Thanks @robcaliff.bsky.social and 11 other prior FDA Commissioners for weighing in on vaccines, evidence, appropriate policy in today's @nejm.org www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
www.statnews.com/2025/12/03/f...
www.statnews.com/2025/12/03/f...
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Alberta used notwithstanding clause to avoid costly arbitration with teachers, infrastructure minister says calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Alberta used notwithstanding clause to avoid costly arbitration with teachers, infrastructure minister says calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
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BREAKING: Alberta Health Services CEO who took over after a controversial firing in January is now himself out.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
BREAKING: Alberta Health Services CEO who took over after a controversial firing in January is now himself out.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
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To me, saying “the price would need to get to $400 to match the CES” is not the flex those saying it think it is. It’s an admission that it’s a costly policy.
Better to get the bulk of reductions across *all sectors* at $170 than squeezing the last from one at $400.
Better to get the bulk of reductions across *all sectors* at $170 than squeezing the last from one at $400.
December 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
To me, saying “the price would need to get to $400 to match the CES” is not the flex those saying it think it is. It’s an admission that it’s a costly policy.
Better to get the bulk of reductions across *all sectors* at $170 than squeezing the last from one at $400.
Better to get the bulk of reductions across *all sectors* at $170 than squeezing the last from one at $400.
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Let's see this analysis.
Blake Shaffer and Andrew Leach -- actual economists -- wrote a piece back in 2023 arguing that an industrial carbon price of $170 per tonne would do almost all the work of the Clean Electricity Standard.
Blake Shaffer and Andrew Leach -- actual economists -- wrote a piece back in 2023 arguing that an industrial carbon price of $170 per tonne would do almost all the work of the Clean Electricity Standard.
December 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Let's see this analysis.
Blake Shaffer and Andrew Leach -- actual economists -- wrote a piece back in 2023 arguing that an industrial carbon price of $170 per tonne would do almost all the work of the Clean Electricity Standard.
Blake Shaffer and Andrew Leach -- actual economists -- wrote a piece back in 2023 arguing that an industrial carbon price of $170 per tonne would do almost all the work of the Clean Electricity Standard.
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Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
The U.S. unexpectedly halted deliveries of certain weapons to Ukraine and has reduced contact with German officials providing Ukraine aid, The Times reports.
The U.S. has paused aid deliveries without warning multiple times.
The U.S. unexpectedly halted deliveries of certain weapons to Ukraine and has reduced contact with German officials providing Ukraine aid, The Times reports.
The U.S. has paused aid deliveries without warning multiple times.
German army chief says contact with US military cut off by Pentagon
Lieutenant General Christian Freuding fears the longstanding military partnership between the two allies is unravelling under President Trump’s administration
www.thetimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
The U.S. unexpectedly halted deliveries of certain weapons to Ukraine and has reduced contact with German officials providing Ukraine aid, The Times reports.
The U.S. has paused aid deliveries without warning multiple times.
The U.S. unexpectedly halted deliveries of certain weapons to Ukraine and has reduced contact with German officials providing Ukraine aid, The Times reports.
The U.S. has paused aid deliveries without warning multiple times.
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Ukraine is not on the verge of breaking Russia’s oil industry, but its “attacks on refineries could—if they can be sustained at the current pace—have far-reaching effects over the longer term,” write Tatiana Mitrova and Sergey Vakulenko.
The Slow Death of Russian Oil
Why Ukraine’s campaign against Moscow’s energy sector is working.
fam.ag
December 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Ukraine is not on the verge of breaking Russia’s oil industry, but its “attacks on refineries could—if they can be sustained at the current pace—have far-reaching effects over the longer term,” write Tatiana Mitrova and Sergey Vakulenko.
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Without significant changes, “the multilateral system as it exists will crumble,” warns President of Finland Alexander Stubb. And “the alternatives are much worse: spheres of influence, chaos, and disorder.”
The West’s Last Chance
How to build a new global order before it’s too late.
www.foreignaffairs.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Without significant changes, “the multilateral system as it exists will crumble,” warns President of Finland Alexander Stubb. And “the alternatives are much worse: spheres of influence, chaos, and disorder.”
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President Stubb:
What we need to do is to give Ukraine the capacity to hit the military or defence industry of Russia, and whatever equipment is needed for that, I think that's the key.
What we need to do is to give Ukraine the capacity to hit the military or defence industry of Russia, and whatever equipment is needed for that, I think that's the key.
November 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
President Stubb:
What we need to do is to give Ukraine the capacity to hit the military or defence industry of Russia, and whatever equipment is needed for that, I think that's the key.
What we need to do is to give Ukraine the capacity to hit the military or defence industry of Russia, and whatever equipment is needed for that, I think that's the key.
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Alex Stubb has always been crystal clear strategic thinker. His words here are backed up by strategic reality, logic and planning.
If we fail to heed President Stubb's words, we will not only lose Ukraine, but push Russia to attack NATO.
So, do we want European War 3, or not?
Arm Ukraine. Now.
If we fail to heed President Stubb's words, we will not only lose Ukraine, but push Russia to attack NATO.
So, do we want European War 3, or not?
Arm Ukraine. Now.
President Stubb:
What we need to do is to give Ukraine the capacity to hit the military or defence industry of Russia, and whatever equipment is needed for that, I think that's the key.
What we need to do is to give Ukraine the capacity to hit the military or defence industry of Russia, and whatever equipment is needed for that, I think that's the key.
November 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Alex Stubb has always been crystal clear strategic thinker. His words here are backed up by strategic reality, logic and planning.
If we fail to heed President Stubb's words, we will not only lose Ukraine, but push Russia to attack NATO.
So, do we want European War 3, or not?
Arm Ukraine. Now.
If we fail to heed President Stubb's words, we will not only lose Ukraine, but push Russia to attack NATO.
So, do we want European War 3, or not?
Arm Ukraine. Now.
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🇫🇮🇺🇦 Zelensky: I spoke with the President of Finland, Stubb.
We exchanged available information on various aspects of Russia’s position. I briefed Alex on what the Ukrainian delegation is preparing for in the talks in the US, as well as the signals we have received from the American side.
We exchanged available information on various aspects of Russia’s position. I briefed Alex on what the Ukrainian delegation is preparing for in the talks in the US, as well as the signals we have received from the American side.
November 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🇫🇮🇺🇦 Zelensky: I spoke with the President of Finland, Stubb.
We exchanged available information on various aspects of Russia’s position. I briefed Alex on what the Ukrainian delegation is preparing for in the talks in the US, as well as the signals we have received from the American side.
We exchanged available information on various aspects of Russia’s position. I briefed Alex on what the Ukrainian delegation is preparing for in the talks in the US, as well as the signals we have received from the American side.
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Imagine if the PM had just taken time to meet with Coastal chiefs *before* signing the MOU with Smith…
Carney vows to meet Coastal First Nations after chiefs vote against pipeline to B.C. nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/02/c...
Carney vows to meet Coastal First Nations after chiefs vote against…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
nationalnewswatch.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Imagine if the PM had just taken time to meet with Coastal chiefs *before* signing the MOU with Smith…
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Vaccinating newborns against hepatitis B saves lives. Why might a CDC panel stop recommending it?
The universal HBV birth dose has prevented more than 90,000 childhood deaths since 1991, but a federal vaccine advisory group may vote to end the practice.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
The universal HBV birth dose has prevented more than 90,000 childhood deaths since 1991, but a federal vaccine advisory group may vote to end the practice.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
December 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Vaccinating newborns against hepatitis B saves lives. Why might a CDC panel stop recommending it?
The universal HBV birth dose has prevented more than 90,000 childhood deaths since 1991, but a federal vaccine advisory group may vote to end the practice.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
The universal HBV birth dose has prevented more than 90,000 childhood deaths since 1991, but a federal vaccine advisory group may vote to end the practice.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
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The rise of unpopular populism on.ft.com/3Ko90zi
The rise of unpopular populism
On birth rates, the lockdown and above all Brexit, the right is out of touch with the public
on.ft.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The rise of unpopular populism on.ft.com/3Ko90zi
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OTTAWA – The government is pledging another $235 million in funding for Ukraine, with National Defence Minister David McGuinty and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announcing Canada’s latest commitments.
Ministers McGuinty, Anand announce more than $200 million in funding for Ukraine
OTTAWA – The government is pledging another $235 million in funding for Ukraine, with National Defence Minister David McGuinty and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announcing Canada’s latest commitments.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
OTTAWA – The government is pledging another $235 million in funding for Ukraine, with National Defence Minister David McGuinty and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announcing Canada’s latest commitments.
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OTTAWA – The RCMP said Tuesday it teamed up with other law enforcement agencies to seize 386 kilograms of fentanyl and significant amounts of other illicit drugs over a five-month period.
Multi-agency effort led to seizure of large amounts of fentanyl, other drugs: RCMP
OTTAWA – The RCMP said Tuesday it teamed up with other law enforcement agencies to seize 386 kilograms of fentanyl and significant amounts of other illicit drugs over a five-month period.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
OTTAWA – The RCMP said Tuesday it teamed up with other law enforcement agencies to seize 386 kilograms of fentanyl and significant amounts of other illicit drugs over a five-month period.
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Can the EU revive the farming sector in a way that still takes the environment into account?
During the final session of our #POLITICOSustainableSummit, we’re talking food, farming and agriculture.
Watch live, with rolling commentary from our reporters: www.politico.eu/article/sust...
During the final session of our #POLITICOSustainableSummit, we’re talking food, farming and agriculture.
Watch live, with rolling commentary from our reporters: www.politico.eu/article/sust...
Live: How can Europe secure its energy market?
From how the bloc manages its green transition to whether industry can stay competitive, follow coverage from inside the room at our Sustainable Future Summit.
www.politico.eu
December 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Can the EU revive the farming sector in a way that still takes the environment into account?
During the final session of our #POLITICOSustainableSummit, we’re talking food, farming and agriculture.
Watch live, with rolling commentary from our reporters: www.politico.eu/article/sust...
During the final session of our #POLITICOSustainableSummit, we’re talking food, farming and agriculture.
Watch live, with rolling commentary from our reporters: www.politico.eu/article/sust...
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"[Putin] doesn't think that Ukraine is a real country, he thinks Ukrainians are just badly behaved Russians.”
The Economist's David Rennie says US talks with Putin over Ukraine are a non-starter, as "there is no guarantee that he won't just attack Ukraine again".
#Newsnight
The Economist's David Rennie says US talks with Putin over Ukraine are a non-starter, as "there is no guarantee that he won't just attack Ukraine again".
#Newsnight
December 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
"[Putin] doesn't think that Ukraine is a real country, he thinks Ukrainians are just badly behaved Russians.”
The Economist's David Rennie says US talks with Putin over Ukraine are a non-starter, as "there is no guarantee that he won't just attack Ukraine again".
#Newsnight
The Economist's David Rennie says US talks with Putin over Ukraine are a non-starter, as "there is no guarantee that he won't just attack Ukraine again".
#Newsnight
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The CMHC housing design catalogue, which Build Canada Homes is promoting, prioritizes low-rise designs, in which over 75% of the units have fewer than 3 bedrooms.
www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/build-cana...
www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/build-cana...
Build Canada Homes Just Got Clearer... And More Concerning
New details confirm BCH’s ambitions and its troubling limitations.
www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca
December 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The CMHC housing design catalogue, which Build Canada Homes is promoting, prioritizes low-rise designs, in which over 75% of the units have fewer than 3 bedrooms.
www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/build-cana...
www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/build-cana...
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Important: WaPo is doubling down on its reporting on Trump's bombings, asserting expressly that the second strike was ordered "when" the two survivors were "detected."
Hegseth is suggesting he didn't see the survivors, but the question remains: Were they visible, or not? Time to see the video.
Hegseth is suggesting he didn't see the survivors, but the question remains: Were they visible, or not? Time to see the video.
December 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Important: WaPo is doubling down on its reporting on Trump's bombings, asserting expressly that the second strike was ordered "when" the two survivors were "detected."
Hegseth is suggesting he didn't see the survivors, but the question remains: Were they visible, or not? Time to see the video.
Hegseth is suggesting he didn't see the survivors, but the question remains: Were they visible, or not? Time to see the video.
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Ukraine’s intelligence published a full breakdown of Russia’s Iskander-M missile supply chain, revealing 49 companies involved, including 13 still not under international sanctions.
www.kyivpost.com/post/65491
www.kyivpost.com/post/65491
Ukraine Exposes Iskander-M Missile Supply Chain, Names Firms Bypassing Sanctions
Ukraine’s intelligence published a full breakdown of Russia’s Iskander-M missile supply chain, revealing 49 companies involved, including 13 still not under international sanctions.
www.kyivpost.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Ukraine’s intelligence published a full breakdown of Russia’s Iskander-M missile supply chain, revealing 49 companies involved, including 13 still not under international sanctions.
www.kyivpost.com/post/65491
www.kyivpost.com/post/65491
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For as much as broader crypto markets have sunk these past two months — roughly 25% in the case of bellwether Bitcoin — projects that are tied to the Trump family are down far, far more
Down 90% or More, Trump-Family Assets Are Outpacing Crypto Crash
The crash Tuesday in the crypto miner American Bitcoin Corp. was instantaneous. At 9:31 a.m. on Wall Street, just one minute after trading started, its shares were down 33%. Five minutes later, losses had ballooned to 42% and then, by 9:56 a.m., to more than 50%.
bloom.bg
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
For as much as broader crypto markets have sunk these past two months — roughly 25% in the case of bellwether Bitcoin — projects that are tied to the Trump family are down far, far more
