@rogerharrison.bsky.social
Very worrying, if true
British soldiers have been “laughed at” by European armies for their ageing rifles which would leave them outmatched by Russia on the battlefield, sources have told The Times ⬇️
British Army’s ageing rifles are ‘laughing stock of Europe’
Nato allies poke fun at snipers’ equipment and the rounds used in standard-issue arms would be ‘useless’ against the Russians and Chinese, sources claim
www.thetimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Very worrying, if true
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Farage skips Starmer’s big announcement a day after the party’s former Wales leader was accused of taking Russian bribe
No defence as Reform go missing in action once again
Farage skips Starmer’s big announcement a day after the party’s former Wales leader was accused of taking Russian bribe
www.theneweuropean.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Farage skips Starmer’s big announcement a day after the party’s former Wales leader was accused of taking Russian bribe
More Tesla reliability problems
Tesla is recalling nearly 380,000 vehicles in the US over a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort and potentially raise the risk of a crash.
Tesla recalls 380,000 vehicles in US over power steering assist issue | CNN Business
Tesla said on Friday it was recalling nearly 380,000 vehicles in the United States due to a power steering assist failure that could increase steering effort, particularly at low speeds, potentially r...
www.cnn.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
More Tesla reliability problems
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The dreaded scenario has crept back as a key risk for investors in recent weeks.
'Stagflation' fears haunt U.S. markets despite Trump's pro-growth agenda
Stubborn inflation and U.S. President Donald Trump's hard-line trade policies have rekindled fears of stagflation even as markets remain upbeat on his pro-growth agenda.
www.japantimes.co.jp
February 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The dreaded scenario has crept back as a key risk for investors in recent weeks.
Consumers turn against Trump, Vance and Musk as US sales slow
US stocks fell Thursday after the world’s largest retailer warned that 2025 would be a rollercoaster ride and said it expected sales to slow this year amid fears that consumers are tapped out.
Dow falls 600 points as inflation and tariff fears hit Main Street | CNN Business
US stocks fell Thursday after the world’s largest retailer warned that 2025 would be a rollercoaster ride and said it expected sales to slow this year amid fears that consumers are tapped out.
cnn.it
February 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Consumers turn against Trump, Vance and Musk as US sales slow
US markets fall
Breaking News: Stocks on Wall Street fell, following a global slump, as President Trump’s sweeping tariffs sent shock waves through markets.
U.S. Markets Roiled by Trump Tariffs
Stock indexes in the United States fell, and shares in Asian manufacturers and European carmakers tumbled on concern that tariffs will hurt trade and disrupt supply chains.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
US markets fall
Trump starts cryptocurrency market collapse.
Investors fleeing the cryptocurrency market after President Trump ignited a trade war have wiped more than $500bn off the value of digital assets ⬇️
Bitcoin down 4% as market rout wipes $500bn off cryptocurrencies
www.thetimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Trump starts cryptocurrency market collapse.
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Young people need safe spaces to keep them away from knife crime
Young people need safe spaces to keep them away from knife crime
Josh Babarinde, Liberal Democrat MP speaking on Politics Live to call for more support for young people and Youth Centres, to provide safe spaces for young p...
www.youtube.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Young people need safe spaces to keep them away from knife crime
Egg prices are soaring in the USA.
The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
Egg prices are soaring again. Here’s why and what to expect
Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.
www.kcur.org
January 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Egg prices are soaring in the USA.
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Rejecting offer for UK to join Europe-wide customs scheme is ‘economic negligence’, Lib Dem leader says – UK politics live
Rejecting offer for UK to join Europe-wide customs scheme is ‘economic negligence’, Lib Dem leader says – UK politics live
Ed Davey says it is ‘alarming’ the government will negotiate with China but won’t agree to better EU trading arrangement
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Rejecting offer for UK to join Europe-wide customs scheme is ‘economic negligence’, Lib Dem leader says – UK politics live
“Farage doesn’t have as hat it takes” says Musk
For weeks, Elon Musk promoted Nigel Farage’s insurgent, anti-immigrant party, Reform U.K., as the answer to Britain’s problems. On Sunday, he had a sudden change of heart about Farage as its leader.
In Reversal, Musk Disparages Farage
Elon Musk, the billionaire backer of Donald J. Trump, had been promoting Nigel Farage. But on Sunday Mr. Musk said Mr. Farage “doesn’t have what it takes.”
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
“Farage doesn’t have as hat it takes” says Musk