Ronni
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US accountant who enjoys reading, golf, travel and cultural events. Social liberal, fiscal conservative.
@nytimes.com BYD is the world’s largest manufacturer of EVs. Where are their batteries being made and recycled? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Auto Industry’s Lead Recycling Program is Poisoning People
We documented the toxic fallout of a green technology.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
@nytimes.com BYD is the world’s largest manufacturer of EVs. Where are their batteries being made and recycled? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Donald Trump is redeploying federal forces in ways rarely seen before, expanding the military’s role and sending heavily armed agents deep into US cities
Border Patrol Swarms Charlotte as Trump Redeploys Federal Forces
The moves come amid signs of impatience inside the Trump administration.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Donald Trump is redeploying federal forces in ways rarely seen before, expanding the military’s role and sending heavily armed agents deep into US cities
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American voters feeling the sting of higher prices forced Trump to backpedal on tariffs
How Affordability Disrupted Trump’s Economic Case for Tariffs
American voters feeling the sting of higher prices forced Trump to backpedal on tariffs
bloom.bg
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
American voters feeling the sting of higher prices forced Trump to backpedal on tariffs
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The euro area is weathering Donald Trump’s trade policies, according to Brussels officials
Europe Gauges Growth Fallout From Trump
The euro area is weathering Donald Trump’s trade policies, according to Brussels officials.
bloom.bg
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The euro area is weathering Donald Trump’s trade policies, according to Brussels officials
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The world remains far behind global commitments to slash methane, according to a United Nations assessment that underscores the need for rapid, aggressive work to stifle emissions of the super pollutant.
World Is Off Course on Pledge to Rein In Heat-Trapping Methane
The world remains far behind global commitments to slash methane, according to a United Nations assessment that underscores the need for rapid, aggressive work to stifle emissions of the super pollutant.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The world remains far behind global commitments to slash methane, according to a United Nations assessment that underscores the need for rapid, aggressive work to stifle emissions of the super pollutant.
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South Korea aims to support a wider global shift away from coal-fired power as it pursues President Lee Jae Myung’s goal to shutter the country’s own plants by 2040
South Korea Aims to Spur Global Coal Exit as Own Plants Shutter
South Korea aims to support a wider global shift away from coal-fired power as it pursues President Lee Jae Myung’s goal to shutter the country’s own plants by 2040.
bloom.bg
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
South Korea aims to support a wider global shift away from coal-fired power as it pursues President Lee Jae Myung’s goal to shutter the country’s own plants by 2040
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Deutsche Bank increased its ESG-related financing goals to target deals in high-carbon sectors.
Deutsche Bank Joins Barclays, Apollo Targeting Energy Transition Deals
Deutsche Bank AG increased its ESG-related financing goals to target deals in high-carbon sectors.
bloom.bg
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Deutsche Bank increased its ESG-related financing goals to target deals in high-carbon sectors.
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Japan is right to hold its ground while calling for calm in this war of words over Taiwan (via Bloomberg Opinion)
China’s Return to Wolf Warrior Rhetoric Is a Mistake
Don’t listen to the China doves claiming the era of Beijing’s wolf warrior diplomacy is over. All it took was a comment on Taiwan from Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to resurrect it.
bloom.bg
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Japan is right to hold its ground while calling for calm in this war of words over Taiwan (via Bloomberg Opinion)
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Meta is poised to announce the completion of 2Africa—a 45,000-km subsea cable looping Africa—but its Red Sea stretch remains stalled. Meta isn’t alone: regional security threats have sidelined multiple projects.
🔗SCOOP with Loni Prinsloo, Jillian Deutsch and Olivia Solon here: shorturl.at/loYga
🔗SCOOP with Loni Prinsloo, Jillian Deutsch and Olivia Solon here: shorturl.at/loYga
Google, Meta Delay Red Sea Cables as Security Risks Rattle Plans
Multiple subsea internet cables slated to run through the Red Sea are yet to complete as planned, as political tensions and heightened security threats have made the route more dangerous and complicat...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Meta is poised to announce the completion of 2Africa—a 45,000-km subsea cable looping Africa—but its Red Sea stretch remains stalled. Meta isn’t alone: regional security threats have sidelined multiple projects.
🔗SCOOP with Loni Prinsloo, Jillian Deutsch and Olivia Solon here: shorturl.at/loYga
🔗SCOOP with Loni Prinsloo, Jillian Deutsch and Olivia Solon here: shorturl.at/loYga
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The UK is no longer the most ambitious nation in the world when it comes to cutting CO2 emissions in the fight against climate change over the next decade.
UK Overtaken by Denmark as World’s Most Ambitious Country on Climate
The UK is no longer the most ambitious nation in the world when it comes to cutting CO2 emissions in the fight against climate change over the next decade.
bloom.bg
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The UK is no longer the most ambitious nation in the world when it comes to cutting CO2 emissions in the fight against climate change over the next decade.
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The EU plans to warn Howard Lutnick against expanding the scope of US steel tariffs at a meeting next week.
EU to Warn Lutnick Against Expanding Scope of US Steel Tariffs
European Union officials are concerned a US push to expand the list of EU products subject to higher steel and aluminum tariffs may run afoul of the spirit of the trade agreement they signed this summer.
bloom.bg
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The EU plans to warn Howard Lutnick against expanding the scope of US steel tariffs at a meeting next week.
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⚡️ Russian missile strike on Kharkiv Oblast kills 3, wounds 10, including 3 children.
"Unfortunately, calls about possible victims continue to come in," authorities said.
"Unfortunately, calls about possible victims continue to come in," authorities said.
Russian missile strike on Kharkiv Oblast kills 3, wounds 10, including 3 children
"Unfortunately, calls about possible victims continue to come in," authorities said.
kyivindependent.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
⚡️ Russian missile strike on Kharkiv Oblast kills 3, wounds 10, including 3 children.
"Unfortunately, calls about possible victims continue to come in," authorities said.
"Unfortunately, calls about possible victims continue to come in," authorities said.
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⚡️ Update: Zelensky, Macron sign declaration on Ukraine-France defense cooperation.
The agreement, signed during Zelensky's official trip to France, concerns "acquisition of defense equipment" by Ukraine.
The agreement, signed during Zelensky's official trip to France, concerns "acquisition of defense equipment" by Ukraine.
Zelensky, Macron sign declaration on Ukraine-France defense cooperation
The agreement, signed during Zelensky's official trip to France, focuses on Ukraine's "acquisition of defense equipment," the Ukrainian Presidential Office said in a broadcast.
kyivindependent.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
⚡️ Update: Zelensky, Macron sign declaration on Ukraine-France defense cooperation.
The agreement, signed during Zelensky's official trip to France, concerns "acquisition of defense equipment" by Ukraine.
The agreement, signed during Zelensky's official trip to France, concerns "acquisition of defense equipment" by Ukraine.
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⚡️ BREAKING: Ukraine to purchase 100 French Rafale jets, Zelensky says.
Reuters previously reported that Zelensky and Macron are expected to sign deals on air defenses, missiles, and a 10-year strategic aviation agreement signalling the provision of Rafale jets.
Reuters previously reported that Zelensky and Macron are expected to sign deals on air defenses, missiles, and a 10-year strategic aviation agreement signalling the provision of Rafale jets.
Ukraine to purchase 100 Rafale jets, Zelensky says after signing defense declaration with Macron
Zelensky told TF1-LCI news channel that Ukraine aims to buy Dassault-made Rafale fighters, a 4.5-generation multirole aircraft.
kyivindependent.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
⚡️ BREAKING: Ukraine to purchase 100 French Rafale jets, Zelensky says.
Reuters previously reported that Zelensky and Macron are expected to sign deals on air defenses, missiles, and a 10-year strategic aviation agreement signalling the provision of Rafale jets.
Reuters previously reported that Zelensky and Macron are expected to sign deals on air defenses, missiles, and a 10-year strategic aviation agreement signalling the provision of Rafale jets.
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⚡️ Ukraine's HUR releases new data on foreign equipment used in Russian weapons, focusing on eastern Asian companies.
Ukraine has long highlighted Western and foreign components used in Russian weapons to call for tougher sanctions.
Ukraine has long highlighted Western and foreign components used in Russian weapons to call for tougher sanctions.
Ukraine's HUR releases new data on foreign equipment used in Russian weapons, focusing on eastern Asian companies
Ukraine has long highlighted Western and foreign components used in Russian weapons to call for tougher sanctions .
kyivindependent.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
⚡️ Ukraine's HUR releases new data on foreign equipment used in Russian weapons, focusing on eastern Asian companies.
Ukraine has long highlighted Western and foreign components used in Russian weapons to call for tougher sanctions.
Ukraine has long highlighted Western and foreign components used in Russian weapons to call for tougher sanctions.
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⚡️ Romania evacuating village after Russian drone struck LPG tanker on Ukrainian side of border.
Between 100 and 150 people are to be evacuated from the Plauru village, which lies just across the Danube River from the Ukrainian port city of Izmail, hit by a Russian drone attack overnight.
Between 100 and 150 people are to be evacuated from the Plauru village, which lies just across the Danube River from the Ukrainian port city of Izmail, hit by a Russian drone attack overnight.
Romania evacuating village after Russian drone struck LPG tanker on Ukrainian side of border
Between 100 and 150 people are to be evacuated from the Plauru village, which lies just across the Danube River from the Ukrainian port city of Izmail, hit by a Russian drone attack overnight.
kyivindependent.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
⚡️ Romania evacuating village after Russian drone struck LPG tanker on Ukrainian side of border.
Between 100 and 150 people are to be evacuated from the Plauru village, which lies just across the Danube River from the Ukrainian port city of Izmail, hit by a Russian drone attack overnight.
Between 100 and 150 people are to be evacuated from the Plauru village, which lies just across the Danube River from the Ukrainian port city of Izmail, hit by a Russian drone attack overnight.
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Ukraine downs 14 Russian missiles, strikes back with 'Long Neptunes,' Zelensky says; Next Ramstein meeting to be held next month; Ukraine begins mass production of Octopus interceptor drones; and more.
Ukraine war latest updates: Ukraine downs 14 Russian missiles, strikes back with long-range Neptunes, Zelensky says (9))
Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 9 times today. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine's air defenses shot down 14 Russian missiles o...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Ukraine downs 14 Russian missiles, strikes back with 'Long Neptunes,' Zelensky says; Next Ramstein meeting to be held next month; Ukraine begins mass production of Octopus interceptor drones; and more.
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⚡️Russian attacks kill 9, injure 53 across Ukraine over past day.
Russian forces launched three Kinzhal ballistic missiles, as well as 135 drones against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
Russian forces launched three Kinzhal ballistic missiles, as well as 135 drones against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
kyivindependent.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
⚡️Russian attacks kill 9, injure 53 across Ukraine over past day.
Russian forces launched three Kinzhal ballistic missiles, as well as 135 drones against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
Russian forces launched three Kinzhal ballistic missiles, as well as 135 drones against Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 15, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
November 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 15, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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⚡️Ukrainian drone strikes force Saratov oil plant to suspend primary processing, Reuters reports.
The Nov. 11 attack triggered explosions and a large fire at the facility, which may remain offline until the end of the month, sources told Reuters.
The Nov. 11 attack triggered explosions and a large fire at the facility, which may remain offline until the end of the month, sources told Reuters.
Ukrainian drone strikes force Saratov oil plant to suspend primary processing, Reuters reports
The Nov. 11 attack triggered explosions and a large fire at the facility, and the plant may remain offline until the end of the month, the sources said.
kyivindependent.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
⚡️Ukrainian drone strikes force Saratov oil plant to suspend primary processing, Reuters reports.
The Nov. 11 attack triggered explosions and a large fire at the facility, which may remain offline until the end of the month, sources told Reuters.
The Nov. 11 attack triggered explosions and a large fire at the facility, which may remain offline until the end of the month, sources told Reuters.
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⚡️Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Novovasylivske amid Russian advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the village to "more favorable defensive positions," the Southern Defense Forces confirmed on Nov. 15.
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the village to "more favorable defensive positions," the Southern Defense Forces confirmed on Nov. 15.
Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Novovasylivske amid Russian advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukrainian forces withdrew from the village of Novovasylivske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast to "more favorable defensive positions," the Southern Defense Forces said on Nov. 15.
kyivindependent.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
⚡️Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Novovasylivske amid Russian advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the village to "more favorable defensive positions," the Southern Defense Forces confirmed on Nov. 15.
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the village to "more favorable defensive positions," the Southern Defense Forces confirmed on Nov. 15.
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⚡️Ukraine strikes Ryazan oil refinery, hits multiple other Russian military targets, General Staff says.
Regional governor Pavel Malkov confirmed the attack and said one enterprise, whose name he did not disclose, sustained damage.
Regional governor Pavel Malkov confirmed the attack and said one enterprise, whose name he did not disclose, sustained damage.
Ukraine strikes Ryazan oil refinery, hits multiple other Russian military targets, General Staff says
Ryazan Governor Pavel Malkov confirmed the attack and said one enterprise, whose name he did not disclose, sustained damage.
kyivindependent.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
⚡️Ukraine strikes Ryazan oil refinery, hits multiple other Russian military targets, General Staff says.
Regional governor Pavel Malkov confirmed the attack and said one enterprise, whose name he did not disclose, sustained damage.
Regional governor Pavel Malkov confirmed the attack and said one enterprise, whose name he did not disclose, sustained damage.
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🚨 Anti-corruption storm in Kyiv.
NABU&SAPO detectives searched homes of Zelensky’s associate Timur Mindich, Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko, and the Enerhoatom offices, uncovering large caches of cash and evidence of systemic graft.
What’s behind the raids? 🧵👇
#UkraineUpdate #AntiCorruption
NABU&SAPO detectives searched homes of Zelensky’s associate Timur Mindich, Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko, and the Enerhoatom offices, uncovering large caches of cash and evidence of systemic graft.
What’s behind the raids? 🧵👇
#UkraineUpdate #AntiCorruption
November 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🚨 Anti-corruption storm in Kyiv.
NABU&SAPO detectives searched homes of Zelensky’s associate Timur Mindich, Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko, and the Enerhoatom offices, uncovering large caches of cash and evidence of systemic graft.
What’s behind the raids? 🧵👇
#UkraineUpdate #AntiCorruption
NABU&SAPO detectives searched homes of Zelensky’s associate Timur Mindich, Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko, and the Enerhoatom offices, uncovering large caches of cash and evidence of systemic graft.
What’s behind the raids? 🧵👇
#UkraineUpdate #AntiCorruption
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⚡️As a result of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, the two sides have agreed to move forward with the Istanbul-based agreements and carry out the release of 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said on Nov. 15.
Kyiv, Moscow reach deal on prisoner exchange to free 1,200 Ukrainians
As a result of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, the two sides have agreed to move forward with the Istanbul agreements and carry out the release of 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, National Security...
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November 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
⚡️As a result of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, the two sides have agreed to move forward with the Istanbul-based agreements and carry out the release of 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said on Nov. 15.