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Wall Street’s biggest banks made more money financing green projects than they did from working with fossil fuel companies for a fourth straight year, even as they faced ongoing pressure to pull back from the business
Banks Notch Higher Fees From Green Bonds Than Fossil Fuel Debt
Wall Street’s biggest banks made more money financing green projects than they did from working with fossil fuel companies for a fourth straight year, even as they faced ongoing pressure to pull back from the business.
bloom.bg
January 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Wall Street’s biggest banks made more money financing green projects than they did from working with fossil fuel companies for a fourth straight year, even as they faced ongoing pressure to pull back from the business
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Welcome back to Canada, President Zelenskyy.
Today in Halifax, we committed critical new support to help Ukraine end Russia’s war of aggression, and to recover and rebuild. When peace comes — and it will come — Canada will be there for the Ukrainian people. Slava Ukraini. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
Today in Halifax, we committed critical new support to help Ukraine end Russia’s war of aggression, and to recover and rebuild. When peace comes — and it will come — Canada will be there for the Ukrainian people. Slava Ukraini. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
December 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Welcome back to Canada, President Zelenskyy.
Today in Halifax, we committed critical new support to help Ukraine end Russia’s war of aggression, and to recover and rebuild. When peace comes — and it will come — Canada will be there for the Ukrainian people. Slava Ukraini. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
Today in Halifax, we committed critical new support to help Ukraine end Russia’s war of aggression, and to recover and rebuild. When peace comes — and it will come — Canada will be there for the Ukrainian people. Slava Ukraini. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
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Zelensky has arrived in Halifax, according to his spokesperson. He is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Canadian PM Mark Carney, followed by a joint phone call with European leaders.
December 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Zelensky has arrived in Halifax, according to his spokesperson. He is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Canadian PM Mark Carney, followed by a joint phone call with European leaders.
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This is a model for what actual masculinity should be. Men don’t need to spend more time in caves beating their chests with other men; they need to take their daughters to a meaningful thing and talk to them about it. Relatedly I think the biggest cure for toxic masculinity is platonic women friends
In 2023 I became obsessed with videos of dads in cargo shortswaiting in parking lots during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. So when she came to town, I grabbed a camera and headed down to talk to them. I thought it'd be funny. It turned out to be something else entirely.
December 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This is a model for what actual masculinity should be. Men don’t need to spend more time in caves beating their chests with other men; they need to take their daughters to a meaningful thing and talk to them about it. Relatedly I think the biggest cure for toxic masculinity is platonic women friends
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We're in.
And we're still climbing.
And we're still climbing.
December 15, 2025 at 12:47 AM
We're in.
And we're still climbing.
And we're still climbing.
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Happy Hanukka/Chanukah/Hannukah!
Because it’s a transliterated word from Hebrew, there are many different spellings for the holiday (24, according to the OED).
All are acceptable, but if it’s spelled with a “Ch,” the first sound is still “H” (cc: Smokey Robinson).
Because it’s a transliterated word from Hebrew, there are many different spellings for the holiday (24, according to the OED).
All are acceptable, but if it’s spelled with a “Ch,” the first sound is still “H” (cc: Smokey Robinson).
December 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Happy Hanukka/Chanukah/Hannukah!
Because it’s a transliterated word from Hebrew, there are many different spellings for the holiday (24, according to the OED).
All are acceptable, but if it’s spelled with a “Ch,” the first sound is still “H” (cc: Smokey Robinson).
Because it’s a transliterated word from Hebrew, there are many different spellings for the holiday (24, according to the OED).
All are acceptable, but if it’s spelled with a “Ch,” the first sound is still “H” (cc: Smokey Robinson).
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NATO is Russia’s next target, warns NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. “We must prepare for a war on the scale our grandparents endured,” he said.
As long as the West sticks to condemning and offering thoughts and prayers, nothing will stop Moscow from making that threat a reality.
As long as the West sticks to condemning and offering thoughts and prayers, nothing will stop Moscow from making that threat a reality.
December 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
NATO is Russia’s next target, warns NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. “We must prepare for a war on the scale our grandparents endured,” he said.
As long as the West sticks to condemning and offering thoughts and prayers, nothing will stop Moscow from making that threat a reality.
As long as the West sticks to condemning and offering thoughts and prayers, nothing will stop Moscow from making that threat a reality.
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Canada’s environmental ‘realism’ looks more like surrender | Tzeporah Berman
Canada’s environmental ‘realism’ looks more like surrender | Tzeporah Berman
At a time when the UK and other countries are finally taking bold steps for climate, Canada is preparing a new oil pipeline
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Canada’s environmental ‘realism’ looks more like surrender | Tzeporah Berman
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Kremlin hails Trump’s national security strategy as aligned with Russia’s vision
Kremlin hails Trump’s national security strategy as aligned with Russia’s vision
Moscow welcomes White House document critical of the EU as talks to end the Ukraine war enter a key phase
The Kremlin has heaped praise on Donald Trump’s latest national security strategy, calling it an encouraging change of policy that largely aligns with Russian thinking.
The remarks follow the publication of a White House document on Friday that criticises the EU and says Europe is at risk of “civilisational erasure”, while making clear the US is keen to establish better relations with Russia. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Kremlin hails Trump’s national security strategy as aligned with Russia’s vision
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Someone bought me the "Shackleton's Lifeboat" LEGO set. I'm not a LEGO guy but I enjoyed putting this together. I'm saying the person with the camera is Frank Wild.😊
#History #MaritimeHistory #Shackleton #LEGO
#History #MaritimeHistory #Shackleton #LEGO
December 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Someone bought me the "Shackleton's Lifeboat" LEGO set. I'm not a LEGO guy but I enjoyed putting this together. I'm saying the person with the camera is Frank Wild.😊
#History #MaritimeHistory #Shackleton #LEGO
#History #MaritimeHistory #Shackleton #LEGO
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Twitter in the past 48 hours has been like watching a remedial version of SPECTRE convene a meeting in real time.
December 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Twitter in the past 48 hours has been like watching a remedial version of SPECTRE convene a meeting in real time.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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In a dangerous and divided world, Canada and Europe are elevating our defence partnership.
That means more access to new equipment for our Armed Forces, more investment in Canada, and massive opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.
That means more access to new equipment for our Armed Forces, more investment in Canada, and massive opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.
December 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
In a dangerous and divided world, Canada and Europe are elevating our defence partnership.
That means more access to new equipment for our Armed Forces, more investment in Canada, and massive opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.
That means more access to new equipment for our Armed Forces, more investment in Canada, and massive opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.
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How can Danielle Smith claim to barely know the man at the center of the CorruptCare scandal when she's had dinner at his house, met with him multiple times, and her closest advisors include five members of his family?
youtube.com/shorts/pvkgA...
youtube.com/shorts/pvkgA...
Danielle Smith claims she doesn't know the man at the centre of the CorruptCare scandal...
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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December 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
How can Danielle Smith claim to barely know the man at the center of the CorruptCare scandal when she's had dinner at his house, met with him multiple times, and her closest advisors include five members of his family?
youtube.com/shorts/pvkgA...
youtube.com/shorts/pvkgA...
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“Chief Electoral Officer declares Forever Canadian petition a verified success – so what happens next?”
albertapolitics.ca/2025/12/chie...
#ableg #cdnpoli
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#ableg #cdnpoli
Chief Electoral Officer declares Forever Canadian petition a verified success – so what happens next? - Alberta Politics
Thanks to the success of former Progressive Conservative deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk’s Forever Canadian petition campaign, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith now finds herself on the proverbial horns o...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
“Chief Electoral Officer declares Forever Canadian petition a verified success – so what happens next?”
albertapolitics.ca/2025/12/chie...
#ableg #cdnpoli
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#ableg #cdnpoli
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Canada has officially joined the EU’s €150 billion SAFE defense procurement program, the first non-EU country to do so. The agreement allows Canadian firms to participate in EU-financed defense projects. Fifteen EU members have included Ukraine support in their spending plans under SAFE.
December 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Canada has officially joined the EU’s €150 billion SAFE defense procurement program, the first non-EU country to do so. The agreement allows Canadian firms to participate in EU-financed defense projects. Fifteen EU members have included Ukraine support in their spending plans under SAFE.
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Another outcome for which the Kremlin worked, lest we forget. Described in "Road to Unfreedom."
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Another outcome for which the Kremlin worked, lest we forget. Described in "Road to Unfreedom."
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This is the type of hater energy that will fuel us in the years ahead.
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This is the type of hater energy that will fuel us in the years ahead.
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Behind the scenes on
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)
November 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Behind the scenes on
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)
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the price of populism
"By 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. We estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%"
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
the price of populism
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1) Start the worst European war since 1945 and commit every imaginable war crime
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
1) Start the worst European war since 1945 and commit every imaginable war crime
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025