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US/UK trade deal likely to be announced today
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
US and UK to announce deal to reduce tariffs today
Keir Starmer will provide an update later - the UK has been seeking exemptions since Donald Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs earlier this year.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
US/UK trade deal likely to be announced today
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
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I love it when the older generation is funny AND cultured
April 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I love it when the older generation is funny AND cultured
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After several years of ogling it at @foodcoop.bsky.social, I have finally bought the hot-cross-bun-flavored chocolate chicken (will report back)
April 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
After several years of ogling it at @foodcoop.bsky.social, I have finally bought the hot-cross-bun-flavored chocolate chicken (will report back)
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KeiTruck Mech
Files now available on Patreon :)
Files now available on Patreon :)
April 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
KeiTruck Mech
Files now available on Patreon :)
Files now available on Patreon :)
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"The military is shuttering three of its eight small operating bases in the northeast... after 60 days, the officials said, American commanders will assess whether to make additional cuts. Commanders have recommended keeping at least 500 troops in Syria." www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/u...
U.S. Is Withdrawing Hundreds of Troops From Syria
The end of the Assad era has reduced some threats, but the Islamic State has shown renewed strength in the country.
www.nytimes.com
April 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM
"The military is shuttering three of its eight small operating bases in the northeast... after 60 days, the officials said, American commanders will assess whether to make additional cuts. Commanders have recommended keeping at least 500 troops in Syria." www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/u...
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The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals just issued a decision demanding due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
“The government [seeks] to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process..This should be shocking..to the..sense of liberty that Americans..hold”
“The government [seeks] to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process..This should be shocking..to the..sense of liberty that Americans..hold”
April 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals just issued a decision demanding due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
“The government [seeks] to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process..This should be shocking..to the..sense of liberty that Americans..hold”
“The government [seeks] to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process..This should be shocking..to the..sense of liberty that Americans..hold”
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This isn’t America First—it’s America alone.
People don’t realize the path Trump has us on.
While he waits by the phone for Xi Jinping to “negotiate,” Xi’s out making moves—touring Asia and cutting deals with European leaders to make China less dependent on the U.S.
People don’t realize the path Trump has us on.
While he waits by the phone for Xi Jinping to “negotiate,” Xi’s out making moves—touring Asia and cutting deals with European leaders to make China less dependent on the U.S.
April 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This isn’t America First—it’s America alone.
People don’t realize the path Trump has us on.
While he waits by the phone for Xi Jinping to “negotiate,” Xi’s out making moves—touring Asia and cutting deals with European leaders to make China less dependent on the U.S.
People don’t realize the path Trump has us on.
While he waits by the phone for Xi Jinping to “negotiate,” Xi’s out making moves—touring Asia and cutting deals with European leaders to make China less dependent on the U.S.
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There’s a pink moon this evening. Go find it.
April 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
There’s a pink moon this evening. Go find it.
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www.cnbc.com/2025/04/12/a...
Analysts say new vehicle net prices in the U.S. will rise by roughly $2,000 to $4,000 over the next 6 to 12 month timeframe
Auto loan rates remain near decades-high levels of more than 9.64% for a new vehicle and nearly 15% for a used car or truck
Analysts say new vehicle net prices in the U.S. will rise by roughly $2,000 to $4,000 over the next 6 to 12 month timeframe
Auto loan rates remain near decades-high levels of more than 9.64% for a new vehicle and nearly 15% for a used car or truck
Trump's ongoing 25% auto tariffs expected to cut sales by millions, cost $100 billion
Expectations include millions of less vehicle sales, higher new and used vehicle prices and increased costs of more than $100 billion for the industry.
www.cnbc.com
April 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
www.cnbc.com/2025/04/12/a...
Analysts say new vehicle net prices in the U.S. will rise by roughly $2,000 to $4,000 over the next 6 to 12 month timeframe
Auto loan rates remain near decades-high levels of more than 9.64% for a new vehicle and nearly 15% for a used car or truck
Analysts say new vehicle net prices in the U.S. will rise by roughly $2,000 to $4,000 over the next 6 to 12 month timeframe
Auto loan rates remain near decades-high levels of more than 9.64% for a new vehicle and nearly 15% for a used car or truck
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The only dollar you can rely on
April 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The only dollar you can rely on
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Excited for everyone to tell me tonight whether it's worth starting this season of The White Lotus
April 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Excited for everyone to tell me tonight whether it's worth starting this season of The White Lotus
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NEW: Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia tell the Fourth Circuit that Judge Xinis's order to "facilitate and effectuate" the return of their erroneously deported client to the US is appropriate and necessary.
The govt has asked for a ruling by 5 p.m.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The govt has asked for a ruling by 5 p.m.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
April 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
NEW: Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia tell the Fourth Circuit that Judge Xinis's order to "facilitate and effectuate" the return of their erroneously deported client to the US is appropriate and necessary.
The govt has asked for a ruling by 5 p.m.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The govt has asked for a ruling by 5 p.m.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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A second child has died of measles in Texas, NYT & NBC News report. White House and HHS have not confirmed or issued statements: www.cnn.com/2025/04/06/h...
New York Times: Second child dies of measles in Texas | CNN
An 8-year-old girl in Texas died Thursday morning of “measles pulmonary failure,” according to The New York Times, citing records it obtained.
www.cnn.com
April 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A second child has died of measles in Texas, NYT & NBC News report. White House and HHS have not confirmed or issued statements: www.cnn.com/2025/04/06/h...
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My thoughts on new NCLA case brought against Trump's IEEPA China tariffs. This case is distinct from one Liberty Justice Center and I plan to bring against much more sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs, but raises some similar issues: reason.com/volokh/2025/...
NCLA Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump's IEEPA Tariffs Against China
Yesterday, the New Civil Liberties Alliance, a prominent conservative public interest group, filed a lawsuit challenging Trump's IEEPA tariffs against
reason.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
My thoughts on new NCLA case brought against Trump's IEEPA China tariffs. This case is distinct from one Liberty Justice Center and I plan to bring against much more sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs, but raises some similar issues: reason.com/volokh/2025/...
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I needed to hear this. Maybe you do too.
“Fear has a way of being contagious… courage is also contagious.” — Kamala Harris
Man, I miss her.
“Fear has a way of being contagious… courage is also contagious.” — Kamala Harris
Man, I miss her.
April 4, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I needed to hear this. Maybe you do too.
“Fear has a way of being contagious… courage is also contagious.” — Kamala Harris
Man, I miss her.
“Fear has a way of being contagious… courage is also contagious.” — Kamala Harris
Man, I miss her.
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CNBC's Steve Liesman doesn't mince words about the way the White House calculated its tariff rates:
"Nobody ever heard of this formula. Nobody has ever used this formula. So I’m sorry, but the conclusion seems to be the president kind of made this up as he went along... these are off the charts."
"Nobody ever heard of this formula. Nobody has ever used this formula. So I’m sorry, but the conclusion seems to be the president kind of made this up as he went along... these are off the charts."
April 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
CNBC's Steve Liesman doesn't mince words about the way the White House calculated its tariff rates:
"Nobody ever heard of this formula. Nobody has ever used this formula. So I’m sorry, but the conclusion seems to be the president kind of made this up as he went along... these are off the charts."
"Nobody ever heard of this formula. Nobody has ever used this formula. So I’m sorry, but the conclusion seems to be the president kind of made this up as he went along... these are off the charts."
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Turkey’s Resistance Takes to the Streets
www.persuasion.community/p/turkeys-re...
www.persuasion.community/p/turkeys-re...
Turkey’s Resistance Takes to the Streets
Society is mobilizing on a mass scale against Erdoğan. There are lessons here for the United States.
www.persuasion.community
April 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Turkey’s Resistance Takes to the Streets
www.persuasion.community/p/turkeys-re...
www.persuasion.community/p/turkeys-re...
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Wild to be planning things out that far in advance when I’m not sure we’re going to survive the next month.
April 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Wild to be planning things out that far in advance when I’m not sure we’re going to survive the next month.
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Alabama's last two possessions, they did get a good look at a three but the following inbounds play did not result in a shot, Maryland advances in 2OT
March 24, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Alabama's last two possessions, they did get a good look at a three but the following inbounds play did not result in a shot, Maryland advances in 2OT
Carbon Capture Project: Saudi Aramco, in collaboration with Siemens Energy, has launched the country's first direct air capture (DAC) unit. This pilot facility aims to remove 12 tons of carbon dioxide annually from the atmosphere, supporting the scaling up of DAC systems
March 23, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Carbon Capture Project: Saudi Aramco, in collaboration with Siemens Energy, has launched the country's first direct air capture (DAC) unit. This pilot facility aims to remove 12 tons of carbon dioxide annually from the atmosphere, supporting the scaling up of DAC systems
Islamic Arts Biennale: The Governor of Madinah recently visited the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah. This event showcases a diverse range of Islamic art, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.
March 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Islamic Arts Biennale: The Governor of Madinah recently visited the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah. This event showcases a diverse range of Islamic art, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Migrant Worker Fatality: Muhammad Arshad, a Pakistani migrant worker, tragically died while working at the Aramco Stadium in al-Khobar. This incident marks the first known death associated with the construction of a 2034 World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia.
March 23, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Migrant Worker Fatality: Muhammad Arshad, a Pakistani migrant worker, tragically died while working at the Aramco Stadium in al-Khobar. This incident marks the first known death associated with the construction of a 2034 World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia.