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So it begins …#trumpeconomy
So it begins …#trumpeconomy
The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for at least a week rose to the highest level since late 2021, according to Labor Department data.
Nearly 2 million Americans on unemployment, highest since pandemic era
Continuing unemployment claims jumped to 1.97 million in late July, according to a Labor Department report, highlighting a weakening labor market.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
And
So it begins …#trumpeconomy
So it begins …#trumpeconomy
Uggg…#economy
Trump inherited a Goldilocks economy. But he may destroy it faster than even pessimists imagined paulkrugman.substack.com/p/surprise-c...
Chaos Is Bad for Business
Ignorance, megalomania and the economic future
paulkrugman.substack.com
March 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Uggg…#economy
UN delegates walk out on Rusian speech apple.news/AMPLcYR5pRlO...
Dozens of delegates walk out of Russia's speech to UN rights council — Reuters
Dozens of dignitaries walked out of Russia's speech to the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday in support of Ukraine.
apple.news
February 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
UN delegates walk out on Rusian speech apple.news/AMPLcYR5pRlO...
What are the security guarantees? “Ukraine agrees to mineral-rights deal with U.S.”
- The Wall Street Journal apple.news/A3aIPlFcuTYO...
- The Wall Street Journal apple.news/A3aIPlFcuTYO...
Ukraine Agrees to Mineral Rights Deal with U.S. — The Wall Street Journal
Trump says a signing ceremony with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would be held Friday
apple.news
February 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
What are the security guarantees? “Ukraine agrees to mineral-rights deal with U.S.”
- The Wall Street Journal apple.news/A3aIPlFcuTYO...
- The Wall Street Journal apple.news/A3aIPlFcuTYO...
Pay up utz: apple.news/ASkKRihB-S4W...
Judge gives Trump administration Wednesday night deadline to pay foreign aid funds — Reuters
A federal judge in Washington on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to pay foreign aid funds to contractors and grant recipients by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday night, saying there was no sign that i...
apple.news
February 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Pay up utz: apple.news/ASkKRihB-S4W...
The Trump tumble:
Consumer confidence buckles as Trump’s policies revive inflation concerns - @POLITICO
Consumer confidence buckles as Trump’s policies revive inflation concerns - @POLITICO
February 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The Trump tumble:
Consumer confidence buckles as Trump’s policies revive inflation concerns - @POLITICO
Consumer confidence buckles as Trump’s policies revive inflation concerns - @POLITICO
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"I would like some accountability for those that are denigrating the people that keep the lights on in this country. People that make sure our water is not poisoned. The people that make sure our veterans get their medications."
This Marine wanted to help fellow vets. DOGE fired him instead.
Andrew Lennox was one of roughly 1,000 VA workers fired earlier this month. He is fighting to get his job back.
www.motherjones.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
"I would like some accountability for those that are denigrating the people that keep the lights on in this country. People that make sure our water is not poisoned. The people that make sure our veterans get their medications."
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TORONTO – The Canadian agriculture industry needs to expand its international exports to hold its own against U.S. tariffs and global competitors, according to a new report from RBC.
'A wake-up call': Report urges agri-food export diversification amid tariff threat
TORONTO – The Canadian agriculture industry needs to expand its international exports to hold its own against U.S. tariffs and global competitors, according to a new report from RBC.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
TORONTO – The Canadian agriculture industry needs to expand its international exports to hold its own against U.S. tariffs and global competitors, according to a new report from RBC.
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Shareholders of Apple voted against dismantling its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, rebuffing a conservative think tank’s recommendation.
Apple shareholders reject ban on diversity programs
The proposal, by a conservative think tank, was rejected Tuesday. The final vote tally was not disclosed.
www.nbcnews.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Shareholders of Apple voted against dismantling its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, rebuffing a conservative think tank’s recommendation.
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Liverpool must look to Red Sox and Betts amid contract dance with Salah
Liverpool must look to Red Sox and Betts amid contract dance with Salah
The cost of truly replacing Salah would almost certainly be steeper than the price of keeping him. Just ask Boston how their Mookie Betts succession plan has panned out
Fenway Sports Group, the John W Henry-led company that holds a controlling stake in…
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Liverpool must look to Red Sox and Betts amid contract dance with Salah