Mia
@miazz.bsky.social
Retired Senior Systems Librarian. Proust fan. A bit of a nerd. Ex-pat living in Canada. Eclectic tastes. No DMs.
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The U.K., which controls some territories in the Caribbean, operates an intelligence network in the area. In a major break between longtime allies, it has stopped sharing this intelligence with the U.S. government. trib.al/zRXFsxa
November 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The U.K., which controls some territories in the Caribbean, operates an intelligence network in the area. In a major break between longtime allies, it has stopped sharing this intelligence with the U.S. government. trib.al/zRXFsxa
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WSJ: “.. Trump is making a last-ditch push to dissuade House Republicans from supporting a measure this week to release files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in what is shaping up as a major test of GOP loyalty to the president.”
@wsj.com #LameDuckWatch 🦆
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@wsj.com #LameDuckWatch 🦆
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November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
WSJ: “.. Trump is making a last-ditch push to dissuade House Republicans from supporting a measure this week to release files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in what is shaping up as a major test of GOP loyalty to the president.”
@wsj.com #LameDuckWatch 🦆
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@wsj.com #LameDuckWatch 🦆
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November 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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PM Mark Carney 🇨🇦 is the right man for the job. #cdnpoli
He corrected the reporter without calling names, saying fake news or calling the media biased.
This is a true world leader in the media. So unlike the Maple Maga opposition leader.
He corrected the reporter without calling names, saying fake news or calling the media biased.
This is a true world leader in the media. So unlike the Maple Maga opposition leader.
November 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
PM Mark Carney 🇨🇦 is the right man for the job. #cdnpoli
He corrected the reporter without calling names, saying fake news or calling the media biased.
This is a true world leader in the media. So unlike the Maple Maga opposition leader.
He corrected the reporter without calling names, saying fake news or calling the media biased.
This is a true world leader in the media. So unlike the Maple Maga opposition leader.
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BREAKING: Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva is sworn into office, ending weeks of delay as the House reconvenes for a vote on funding deal.
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House's newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
After weeks of delay, Democrat Adelita Grijalva of Arizona is a member of the U.S. House. Grijalva was sworn into office Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father.
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
BREAKING: Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva is sworn into office, ending weeks of delay as the House reconvenes for a vote on funding deal.
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Breaking news: An aircraft carrier arrived near Latin America, joining a large naval buildup that has sparked speculation the Trump administration intends to escalate its counternarcotics campaign — possibly through direct attacks against Venezuela.
U.S. aircraft carrier nears Latin America as Venezuela tensions simmer
The USS Gerald R. Ford joins a sprawling buildup that has fueled speculation the Trump administration intends to dramatically escalate its antidrug campaign.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Breaking news: An aircraft carrier arrived near Latin America, joining a large naval buildup that has sparked speculation the Trump administration intends to escalate its counternarcotics campaign — possibly through direct attacks against Venezuela.
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The latest in an endless river of corrupt Trump pardons for wealthy and well-connected Republican criminals.
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The latest in an endless river of corrupt Trump pardons for wealthy and well-connected Republican criminals.
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NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
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So he’s saying all the tariff money we took in is gone and we won’t be able to pay it back. There was always a possibility he could lose this lawsuit and have to refund the tariff money. We didn’t prepare for that possibility? He’s running the govt like he ran his casinos.
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
So he’s saying all the tariff money we took in is gone and we won’t be able to pay it back. There was always a possibility he could lose this lawsuit and have to refund the tariff money. We didn’t prepare for that possibility? He’s running the govt like he ran his casinos.
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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"The last ten days have brought a cluster of ten genuinely encouraging developments for the rule of law—some in the courts, some at the ballot box, and one from the jury system."
Rays of Hope
The Rule of Law Has Its Best Ten Days Since Trump Returned to Office
harrylitman.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"The last ten days have brought a cluster of ten genuinely encouraging developments for the rule of law—some in the courts, some at the ballot box, and one from the jury system."
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www.ctvnews.ca/world/trumps...
Majority of Americans think Canada is negotiating in good faith: poll
#Canada #USA #GoodFaith
#cdnpoli #canpoli #cdnleg #canleg
#Trump #Americans #TradeWars #tariffs #FireTrump
#TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
Majority of Americans think Canada is negotiating in good faith: poll
#Canada #USA #GoodFaith
#cdnpoli #canpoli #cdnleg #canleg
#Trump #Americans #TradeWars #tariffs #FireTrump
#TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
Majority of Americans think Canada is negotiating in good faith: poll
Most Americans — including Republicans — continue to view Canada positively in economic and trade matters even as U.S. President Donald Trump directs anger at their northern neighbour.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
www.ctvnews.ca/world/trumps...
Majority of Americans think Canada is negotiating in good faith: poll
#Canada #USA #GoodFaith
#cdnpoli #canpoli #cdnleg #canleg
#Trump #Americans #TradeWars #tariffs #FireTrump
#TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
Majority of Americans think Canada is negotiating in good faith: poll
#Canada #USA #GoodFaith
#cdnpoli #canpoli #cdnleg #canleg
#Trump #Americans #TradeWars #tariffs #FireTrump
#TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
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Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
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Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
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Oil flat as weak demand, oil glut weigh on market reut.rs/4oqj3Td
Oil flat as weak demand, oil glut weigh on market
Oil prices were largely flat early on Thursday, after settling at two-week lows in the previous session as pressure from weaker demand and a global oil glut continued to weigh on the market.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Oil flat as weak demand, oil glut weigh on market reut.rs/4oqj3Td
What’s in #Budget2025 for Canadian tech? betakit.com/canada-budge...
What’s in #Budget2025 for Canadian tech? | BetaKit
Feds make huge spending commitments, but finally get competitive on defence, taxes, and financial services.
betakit.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What’s in #Budget2025 for Canadian tech? betakit.com/canada-budge...
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Across New Jersey, bomb threats at multiple polling locations have prompted closures and relocations today
Bomb threats force closures at some New Jersey polling places
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh said polling sites at School 2 and School 10 in Paterson were shut down after threats were received.
newjersey.news12.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Across New Jersey, bomb threats at multiple polling locations have prompted closures and relocations today
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Trump announces he will refuse to follow the court order to provide SNAP benefits to needy families.
November 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Trump announces he will refuse to follow the court order to provide SNAP benefits to needy families.
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With the neofascist 🇺🇸USA now eliminating proper food safety regulations, we’ll need to reinstate the concept of pure foods as we monitor their exports to 🇨🇦Canada.
With the neofascist 🇺🇸USA now eliminating proper food safety regulations, we’ll need to reinstate the concept of pure foods as we monitor their exports to 🇨🇦Canada.
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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With the neofascist 🇺🇸USA now eliminating proper food safety regulations, we’ll need to reinstate the concept of pure foods as we monitor their exports to 🇨🇦Canada.
With the neofascist 🇺🇸USA now eliminating proper food safety regulations, we’ll need to reinstate the concept of pure foods as we monitor their exports to 🇨🇦Canada.
DJT claims long-standing trade deficit constitutes an emergency. So, it's a long-standing emergency?
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Trump’s foe in tariffs case? A legal group funded by conservatives.
The Supreme Court test of Trump’s tariffs is backed by a legal group funded without disclosure by some of the wealthiest conservative donors.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
DJT claims long-standing trade deficit constitutes an emergency. So, it's a long-standing emergency?
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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US Chaos good for Canada Healthcare
“Manitoba has 33 dr applicants Ontario recently said more than 260 U.S. physicians have moved to ON. B.C.’s reported 38 doctors and 90 nurses were hired from south of the border”
#Tradewar #Trump #cdnpoli
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“Manitoba has 33 dr applicants Ontario recently said more than 260 U.S. physicians have moved to ON. B.C.’s reported 38 doctors and 90 nurses were hired from south of the border”
#Tradewar #Trump #cdnpoli
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Why Canada is seeing an influx of U.S. doctors — CTV News
After Donald Trump was sworn in as U.S. president, this Michigan-based doctor said it was a wake-up call and decided to move to Canada.
apple.news
November 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
US Chaos good for Canada Healthcare
“Manitoba has 33 dr applicants Ontario recently said more than 260 U.S. physicians have moved to ON. B.C.’s reported 38 doctors and 90 nurses were hired from south of the border”
#Tradewar #Trump #cdnpoli
apple.news/AnyVbOLxYS6q...
“Manitoba has 33 dr applicants Ontario recently said more than 260 U.S. physicians have moved to ON. B.C.’s reported 38 doctors and 90 nurses were hired from south of the border”
#Tradewar #Trump #cdnpoli
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Canada to accelerate critical mineral projects worth $4.6 billion, energy minister says reut.rs/4nxLtti
Canada to accelerate critical mineral projects worth $4.6 billion, energy minister says
Canada will accelerate mining projects worth C$6.4 billion ($4.6 billion), as part of the Critical Minerals Production Alliance, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said on Friday. The announcement came at the end of the two-day Group of Seven meeting of energy and environment ministers in Toronto.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Canada to accelerate critical mineral projects worth $4.6 billion, energy minister says reut.rs/4nxLtti
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Clocks fall back this weekend: What Daylight Saving Time means for Canadians #Canada
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Daylight Saving Time 2025: Clocks fall back this weekend
Daylight Saving Time was first introduced in Canada during the First World War as a way to conserve energy.
halifax.citynews.ca
October 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Clocks fall back this weekend: What Daylight Saving Time means for Canadians #Canada
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One way to think about the tariffs is as a means for Trump (and his family) to establish leverage over other countries, which he can use to enrich himself and establish a separate base of power from Congress.
$550 billion in Japanese funding.
Directed by the President.
Outside Congress’s control.
My new @justsecurity.org piece explains how the agreement bypasses the Appropriations Clause and violates the laws that safeguard Congress’s power of the purse.
www.justsecurity.org/123478/trump...
Directed by the President.
Outside Congress’s control.
My new @justsecurity.org piece explains how the agreement bypasses the Appropriations Clause and violates the laws that safeguard Congress’s power of the purse.
www.justsecurity.org/123478/trump...
Trump’s Japan Deal and the Disappearing Appropriations Clause
The deal circumvents the Appropriations Clause and congressional safeguards, creating a system answerable only to the White House.
www.justsecurity.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:29 AM
One way to think about the tariffs is as a means for Trump (and his family) to establish leverage over other countries, which he can use to enrich himself and establish a separate base of power from Congress.