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Working in corporate reputation; ex-journalist; lover of holidays and Yorkshire Tea
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As Trump pardons a real estate developer who’d been charged with corruption by his own Justice Department, an unsettling fact appears obvious:
Trump made a right-turn at *abiding* corruption and is now, though his pardon abuses, effectively *encouraging* corruption. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Trump made a right-turn at *abiding* corruption and is now, though his pardon abuses, effectively *encouraging* corruption. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
With yet another controversial pardon, Trump derails his own DOJ’s corruption case
There’s a fine line between a president using pardons to abide corruption and using them to encourage corruption.
www.ms.now
December 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
As Trump pardons a real estate developer who’d been charged with corruption by his own Justice Department, an unsettling fact appears obvious:
Trump made a right-turn at *abiding* corruption and is now, though his pardon abuses, effectively *encouraging* corruption. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Trump made a right-turn at *abiding* corruption and is now, though his pardon abuses, effectively *encouraging* corruption. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon
The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
www.npr.org
September 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
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Ultra-processed food found strongly linked to early onset Parkinson’s
Ultra-processed food found strongly linked to early onset Parkinson’s
Previous studies have linked frequent consumption of ultra-processed food to obesity, heart illness, cancer, and early death
www.independent.co.uk
June 4, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Ultra-processed food found strongly linked to early onset Parkinson’s
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. threatened to bar government scientists from publishing in major medical journals, saying on a podcast that three top journals were “corrupt” and influenced by pharmaceutical companies.
RFK Jr. threatens to bar government scientists from publishing in leading medical journals
The health secretary said the New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and The Lancet are in bed with pharma.
www.politico.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. threatened to bar government scientists from publishing in major medical journals, saying on a podcast that three top journals were “corrupt” and influenced by pharmaceutical companies.
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s willingness to accept a lavish jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar has sparked criticism over the legalities of what would mark the largest foreign gift ever received by the U.S. government.
Trump’s eye on Qatar’s $400M luxury jet is already causing a stir
Democratic lawmakers and Trump allies have criticized the purported move, saying the lavish nature of the gift raises serious legal and ethical concerns.
cnb.cx
May 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump’s willingness to accept a lavish jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar has sparked criticism over the legalities of what would mark the largest foreign gift ever received by the U.S. government.
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Donald Trump’s first 100 days in charts by @washingtonpost.com apple.news/Av9jaE9jCQSa...
Trump’s first 100 days, in 10 charts — The Washington Post
Trump’s second term has seen a significant increase in executive orders, with more than 140 signed in his first 100 days, and a decline in his approval rating.
apple.news
April 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Donald Trump’s first 100 days in charts by @washingtonpost.com apple.news/Av9jaE9jCQSa...
One of the more unusual examples of newsjacking. #pope www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/04/pope...
Pope Francis: a life in wine
In his capacity as Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis, who died yesterday at the age of 88, was a keen supporter of the Italian wine industry.
www.thedrinksbusiness.com
April 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
One of the more unusual examples of newsjacking. #pope www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/04/pope...
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Breaking News: Susan Crawford, a liberal judge, won a pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court seat despite $25 million in spending by Elon Musk on her opponent. nyti.ms/4jbwPWD
April 2, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Breaking News: Susan Crawford, a liberal judge, won a pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court seat despite $25 million in spending by Elon Musk on her opponent. nyti.ms/4jbwPWD
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The point of holding people to account for, say, sharing details of an impending military attack in a group chat isn't just punitive. It's also to send a message — to other officials, to Americans and esp here to our allies — that we recognize it was a bad thing to do.
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Opinion | The point of accountability is to reinforce that bad things are bad
And the lack of accountability means that acceptance of lawlessness will be further embraced by partisans.
wapo.st
March 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The point of holding people to account for, say, sharing details of an impending military attack in a group chat isn't just punitive. It's also to send a message — to other officials, to Americans and esp here to our allies — that we recognize it was a bad thing to do.
Gift link: wapo.st/41KwEMf
Gift link: wapo.st/41KwEMf
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It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.
March 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.
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Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, said he was mistakenly added to a group chat with U.S. national security leaders about imminent military strikes on Yemen.
The inside story of how a journalist was sent White House war plans
Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, said he was mistakenly added to a group chat with U.S. national security leaders about imminent military strikes on Yemen.
www.npr.org
March 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, said he was mistakenly added to a group chat with U.S. national security leaders about imminent military strikes on Yemen.
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“Wait guys, P. Hegseth is typing…”
March 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“Wait guys, P. Hegseth is typing…”