Lesley Goyns 🇿🇦
@lesleyg45.bsky.social
Love to travel and listen to music. Keeping up to date with current affairs
Roodepoort, South Africa
Birthday: 27 June 1978 🎈
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Roodepoort, South Africa
Birthday: 27 June 1978 🎈
(No DM please)
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Michael Vincent returns with his eighth album ‘Sky Blue (C’mon, C’mon!)’, a high-energy indie rock release packed with urgency, hooks, and a standout collaboration with Charles Norman. zurl.co/FkoBt
Michael Vincent Charges Forward on New Album ‘Sky Blue (C’mon, C’mon!)’ - That Eric Alper
Bay Area indie rock staple Michael Vincent returns with his eighth full-length release, ‘Sky Blue (C’mon, C’mon!)’, a high-energy album that pulls from across his wide-ranging catalog while hitting with fresh urgency. The record blends edgy indie rock and power pop with flashes of garage and grunge, alongside a few nods to Vincent’s earlier folk-rock […]
zurl.co
January 24, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Michael Vincent returns with his eighth album ‘Sky Blue (C’mon, C’mon!)’, a high-energy indie rock release packed with urgency, hooks, and a standout collaboration with Charles Norman. zurl.co/FkoBt
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BBC’s director general and head of news each resigned on Sunday after criticism over the editing of remarks by President Trump that were included in a documentary program.
BBC Director General and News Chief Resign After Criticism of Editorial Practices
Tim Davie and Deborah Turness are leaving the news organization following criticism over the editing of remarks by President Trump that were included in a documentary program.
on.wsj.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
BBC’s director general and head of news each resigned on Sunday after criticism over the editing of remarks by President Trump that were included in a documentary program.
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US President Donald Trump has put to rest speculation over his attendance of the G20 Summit in South Africa in November.
Trump won’t be attending G20 Summit in SA, sending vice-president instead | News24
US President Donald Trump has put to rest speculation over his attendance of the G20 Summit in South Africa in November.
www.news24.com
September 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
US President Donald Trump has put to rest speculation over his attendance of the G20 Summit in South Africa in November.
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South Africa's Woolworths annual profit falls 23.9% reut.rs/4n7suFT
South Africa's Woolworths annual profit falls 23.9%
South African fashion retailer Woolworths reported a 23.9% decline in full-year headline earnings, due to a weaker-than-expected performance from its Australian clothing chain Country Road Group, it said on Wednesday.
reut.rs
September 3, 2025 at 5:25 AM
South Africa's Woolworths annual profit falls 23.9% reut.rs/4n7suFT
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South Korean negotiators struggle to close gaps with US despite summit, tariff deal reut.rs/4lTCJN9
South Korean negotiators struggle to close gaps with US despite summit, tariff deal
Negotiations ranging from tariffs to defence between South Korea and the United States were bogged down, overshadowing a handshake agreement and a promising presidential summit, officials in Seoul said.
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August 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
South Korean negotiators struggle to close gaps with US despite summit, tariff deal reut.rs/4lTCJN9
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China July bank loans unexpectedly contract for first time in 20 years reut.rs/45yMQB1
China July bank loans unexpectedly contract for first time in 20 years
China's new yuan loans contracted by 50 billion yuan ($6.97 billion) in July, falling well short of analysts' forecasts and plunging from 2.24 trillion yuan in June, according to Reuters calculations based on data released by the People's Bank of China.
reut.rs
August 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
China July bank loans unexpectedly contract for first time in 20 years reut.rs/45yMQB1
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South Africa is seeking new markets in Africa and Asia as it negotiates with the United States over looming 30% trade tariffs.
Donald Trump's trade tariffs drives South Africa into China's waiting arms
South Africa is seeking new markets in Africa and Asia as it negotiates with the United States over looming 30% trade tariffs.
www.thesouthafrican.com
August 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
South Africa is seeking new markets in Africa and Asia as it negotiates with the United States over looming 30% trade tariffs.
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BREAKING: Trump raises Canada tariffs to 35% as he announces new rates for dozens of countries.
Follow the latest news and analysis. ⤵️
Follow the latest news and analysis. ⤵️
Trump Sets Baseline Tariff Rate of 10%, Hikes Levy on Canada
Trump Tariffs Live Updates: US Sets Baseline Rate of 10%, Hikes Levy on Canada
bloom.bg
July 31, 2025 at 11:51 PM
BREAKING: Trump raises Canada tariffs to 35% as he announces new rates for dozens of countries.
Follow the latest news and analysis. ⤵️
Follow the latest news and analysis. ⤵️
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BREAKING: President Trump signs an order for new tariffs to go into effect in seven days on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners.
Live updates: Trump to sign executive order to impose new tariffs
President Donald Trump is engaging in a flurry of trade activity as the clock ticks down to his Aug. 1 deadline. At 12:01 a.m. ET Friday, new tariffs are scheduled to take effect on U.S. imports from dozens of other nations.
bit.ly
July 31, 2025 at 11:47 PM
BREAKING: President Trump signs an order for new tariffs to go into effect in seven days on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners.
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NEW: President Trump on Thursday confirmed imports from most nations will face a tariff rate of 10%, even as he separately raised levies on Canada to 35%.
Trump says global baseline tariff rates will stay at 10%, Canada goes to 35%
Sweeping reciprocal tariffs against dozens of nations are due to take effect tomorrow.
www.axios.com
July 31, 2025 at 11:49 PM
NEW: President Trump on Thursday confirmed imports from most nations will face a tariff rate of 10%, even as he separately raised levies on Canada to 35%.
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Trump sets 10% to 41% 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of countries' exports reut.rs/45bln8a
Trump sets 10% to 41% 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of countries' exports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries and foreign locations.
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July 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Trump sets 10% to 41% 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of countries' exports reut.rs/45bln8a
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JUST IN: Trump signs new tariff orders for dozens of countries and formalizes the array of trade agreements that he's made recently, including those with top U.S. trading partners such as the European Union and Japan.
July 31, 2025 at 11:47 PM
JUST IN: Trump signs new tariff orders for dozens of countries and formalizes the array of trade agreements that he's made recently, including those with top U.S. trading partners such as the European Union and Japan.
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Apple projects tariff costs will hit $1.1B next quarter
Apple projects tariff costs will hit $1.1B next quarter | TechCrunch
That's an uptick from the $800 million hit last quarter.
techcrunch.com
July 31, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Apple projects tariff costs will hit $1.1B next quarter
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South Africa’s fruit industry is bracing for the impact of heavy US trade tariffs – and responding with a renewed strategy.
How South Africa's fruit industry plans to deal with US trade tariffs
South Africa’s fruit industry is bracing for the impact of heavy US trade tariffs – and responding with a renewed strategy.
www.thesouthafrican.com
July 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
South Africa’s fruit industry is bracing for the impact of heavy US trade tariffs – and responding with a renewed strategy.
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South Africa could lose up to 100 000 jobs if urgent action is not taken to counter looming US tariffs set to take effect next month.
Why 100 000 South Africans could lose their jobs thanks to Donald Trump
South Africa could lose up to 100 000 jobs if urgent action is not taken to counter looming US tariffs set to take effect next month.
www.thesouthafrican.com
July 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
South Africa could lose up to 100 000 jobs if urgent action is not taken to counter looming US tariffs set to take effect next month.
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More Control Over Your Notifications - Bluesky
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July 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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📢 1.104 is rolling out with new ways to personalize your notifications!
• Activity Notifications: Get push alerts from your favorite accounts
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• Activity Notifications: Get push alerts from your favorite accounts
• Repost Notifications: See when someone likes or reposts something you’ve reposted
• New Notification Settings: Fine-tune which notifications you receive
July 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
📢 1.104 is rolling out with new ways to personalize your notifications!
• Activity Notifications: Get push alerts from your favorite accounts
• Repost Notifications: See when someone likes or reposts something you’ve reposted
• New Notification Settings: Fine-tune which notifications you receive
• Activity Notifications: Get push alerts from your favorite accounts
• Repost Notifications: See when someone likes or reposts something you’ve reposted
• New Notification Settings: Fine-tune which notifications you receive
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Elon Musk has revealed a new online companion named Valentine, whose personality is apparently inspired by fantasy figures from the Twilight novels and 50 Shades of Grey
Elon Musk reveals ‘Valentine’, a fantasy-themed AI companion
www.thetimes.com
July 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Elon Musk has revealed a new online companion named Valentine, whose personality is apparently inspired by fantasy figures from the Twilight novels and 50 Shades of Grey
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At 2:30 a.m., the Senate passed Trump's cancellation of $9 billion in federal funding for PBS, NPR and critical foreign aid programs.
Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted with all Democrats against the bill.
The package now goes back to the House for final passage.
Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted with all Democrats against the bill.
The package now goes back to the House for final passage.
July 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
At 2:30 a.m., the Senate passed Trump's cancellation of $9 billion in federal funding for PBS, NPR and critical foreign aid programs.
Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted with all Democrats against the bill.
The package now goes back to the House for final passage.
Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted with all Democrats against the bill.
The package now goes back to the House for final passage.
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South Africa coalition strained after trade envoy fails to visit US reut.rs/3GxsPCq
South Africa coalition strained after trade envoy fails to visit US
South Africa's main coalition partners are embroiled in a spat over how to respond to looming tariffs from a hostile Trump administration, after the smaller party said the president's aide was denied a U.S. visa to negotiate with Washington.
reut.rs
July 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
South Africa coalition strained after trade envoy fails to visit US reut.rs/3GxsPCq
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Elon Musk teases AI anime boyfriend based on Edward Cullen
Elon Musk teases AI anime boyfriend based on Edward Cullen
So far, it sounds decidedly less husbando than waifu.
buff.ly
July 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Elon Musk teases AI anime boyfriend based on Edward Cullen
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Trump will likely fire Fed's Powell soon, Bloomberg reports reut.rs/4nPgQRc
Trump will likely fire Fed's Powell soon, Bloomberg reports
U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell soon, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing an unidentified White House official.
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July 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Trump will likely fire Fed's Powell soon, Bloomberg reports reut.rs/4nPgQRc
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Today we present the EU budget for 2028-2034.
It's a budget for a new era, that matches Europe’s ambition.
That addresses Europe’s challenges.
That strengthens our independence.
It's a budget for a new era, that matches Europe’s ambition.
That addresses Europe’s challenges.
That strengthens our independence.
July 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Today we present the EU budget for 2028-2034.
It's a budget for a new era, that matches Europe’s ambition.
That addresses Europe’s challenges.
That strengthens our independence.
It's a budget for a new era, that matches Europe’s ambition.
That addresses Europe’s challenges.
That strengthens our independence.
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Three months after President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners, inflation remains muted, the job market remains strong and forecasters have dialed back their recession predictions. But economists expect the policy effects to mount after starting to show up in subtle ways.
Despite Dire Warnings, the Economy Is Holding Up. Can That Last?
Economists say it will take time for the effects of trade policies to show up in economic data — but acknowledge they aren’t sure how long.
trib.al
July 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Three months after President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners, inflation remains muted, the job market remains strong and forecasters have dialed back their recession predictions. But economists expect the policy effects to mount after starting to show up in subtle ways.