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Elon’s rockets explode, Twitter crashes and his stock is imploding. But you won’t hear that on his website, it’s down globally.
www.independent.co.uk/tech/x-down-...
www.independent.co.uk/tech/x-down-...
X down: Twitter not working amid major outage
X has gone down in what appears to be a major and global outage.
www.independent.co.uk
March 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Elon’s rockets explode, Twitter crashes and his stock is imploding. But you won’t hear that on his website, it’s down globally.
www.independent.co.uk/tech/x-down-...
www.independent.co.uk/tech/x-down-...
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Politico: Mārtiņš Kazāks, governor of the Bank of Latvia, was the first member of the ECB’s Governing Council to endorse the move for outright seizure of Russian frozen assets as a “viable option to help Ukraine in its fight for freedom and against aggression.” www.politico.eu/article/gove...
ECB resistance wavers as pressure mounts to seize Russian assets
ECB President Christine Lagarde has reiterated the central bank’s cautious stance, but opposition is growing at the Russian frontier.
www.politico.eu
March 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Politico: Mārtiņš Kazāks, governor of the Bank of Latvia, was the first member of the ECB’s Governing Council to endorse the move for outright seizure of Russian frozen assets as a “viable option to help Ukraine in its fight for freedom and against aggression.” www.politico.eu/article/gove...
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Had to tell Trump admin that Russia does in fact border Poland already.
March 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Had to tell Trump admin that Russia does in fact border Poland already.
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Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student who was a leader in talks between demonstrators and Columbia University officials last spring, was arrested by Department of Homeland Security agents Saturday night despite having a green card, his attorney said.
Palestinian protester arrested by ICE despite green card, lawyer says
Mahmoud Khalil is being detained as his lawyer fights for his release.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student who was a leader in talks between demonstrators and Columbia University officials last spring, was arrested by Department of Homeland Security agents Saturday night despite having a green card, his attorney said.
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Trump Jr. is trading Washington to focus on a new mission: monetizing his father’s vision for America
Donald Trump Jr. Has Big Plans for Monetizing MAGA
At 1789 Capital, the president’s eldest son is chasing profit in the ‘parallel’ economy of Trump’s America.
www.bloomberg.com
March 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Trump Jr. is trading Washington to focus on a new mission: monetizing his father’s vision for America
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As turmoil spills into public view, Elon Musk’s DOGE is racing to finish slashing federal bureaucracy and move on to the more constructive work of building digital tools for the government.
DOGE hunts for ‘wins’ amid tensions with Trump administration, backlash
DOGE sees an urgent need to champion “wins,” as Elon Musk’s group finishes slashing federal bureaucracy and moves to building digital tools for the government.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
As turmoil spills into public view, Elon Musk’s DOGE is racing to finish slashing federal bureaucracy and move on to the more constructive work of building digital tools for the government.
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US stocks are at risk of slumping another 5% on worries about the hit to corporate earnings from tariffs as well as lower fiscal spending, Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson says
Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Warns S&P 500 to Sink 5% on Growth Risks
A chorus of Wall Street strategists is warning about higher stock volatility, with Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson the latest to sound the alarm on economic growth worries.
www.bloomberg.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
US stocks are at risk of slumping another 5% on worries about the hit to corporate earnings from tariffs as well as lower fiscal spending, Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson says
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Vice President JD Vance has had little choice but to finesse a productive role for himself in a chaotic White House.
His mercurial boss hasn’t yet anointed the 40-year-old as his political successor. And then there is Elon Musk.
Vance, those working with him say, is finding his own way.
His mercurial boss hasn’t yet anointed the 40-year-old as his political successor. And then there is Elon Musk.
Vance, those working with him say, is finding his own way.
In Trump’s crowded White House, JD Vance finds a role behind the scenes
The vice president has balanced his love for public-facing mudslinging with a quieter portfolio as conciliator and backroom dealmaker.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Vice President JD Vance has had little choice but to finesse a productive role for himself in a chaotic White House.
His mercurial boss hasn’t yet anointed the 40-year-old as his political successor. And then there is Elon Musk.
Vance, those working with him say, is finding his own way.
His mercurial boss hasn’t yet anointed the 40-year-old as his political successor. And then there is Elon Musk.
Vance, those working with him say, is finding his own way.
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“We cannot cede our sovereignty,” Sheinbaum told the crowd. “Nor can we let our people be hurt by decisions that foreign governments or powers make.”
Mary Beth Sheridan and Leila Miller on how Mexico's president has handled Trump
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
Mary Beth Sheridan and Leila Miller on how Mexico's president has handled Trump
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
How Mexico’s president became the world’s leading Trump whisperer
Claudia Sheinbaum has twice persuaded Trump to postpone tariffs. The low-key scientist’s success is helping her step out of her predecessor’s shadow.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
“We cannot cede our sovereignty,” Sheinbaum told the crowd. “Nor can we let our people be hurt by decisions that foreign governments or powers make.”
Mary Beth Sheridan and Leila Miller on how Mexico's president has handled Trump
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
Mary Beth Sheridan and Leila Miller on how Mexico's president has handled Trump
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
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After Lane Bounds finally got the elderly dog off the streets, she found out the previous owners did not want the gentle dog back.
“If you see an animal in need of help,” Bounds said, “be the person to help.”
“If you see an animal in need of help,” Bounds said, “be the person to help.”
Woman tells how she rescued unwanted dog: ‘Her story is worth sharing’
After Lane Bounds finally got the elderly dog off the streets, she found out the previous owners did not want the gentle dog back.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
After Lane Bounds finally got the elderly dog off the streets, she found out the previous owners did not want the gentle dog back.
“If you see an animal in need of help,” Bounds said, “be the person to help.”
“If you see an animal in need of help,” Bounds said, “be the person to help.”
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Mark Carney, the Canadian economist who helped steer two countries through major financial upheaval as the governor of their central banks, was elected leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party on Sunday.
Here’s what to know about Canada’s next prime minister.
Here’s what to know about Canada’s next prime minister.
Canada’s next leader says he’ll stand up to Trump. Who is Mark Carney?
Mark Carney was elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, poising the former governor of two central banks to replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Mark Carney, the Canadian economist who helped steer two countries through major financial upheaval as the governor of their central banks, was elected leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party on Sunday.
Here’s what to know about Canada’s next prime minister.
Here’s what to know about Canada’s next prime minister.
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The US Supreme Court refused to consider an unusual bid by 19 Republican-run states to derail a set of lawsuits that seek to hold oil and gas companies accountable for climate change
Supreme Court Rebuffs GOP-Backed Bid to Stop Climate Suits
The US Supreme Court refused to consider an unusual bid by 19 Republican-run states to derail a set of lawsuits that seek to hold oil and gas companies accountable for climate change.
www.bloomberg.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The US Supreme Court refused to consider an unusual bid by 19 Republican-run states to derail a set of lawsuits that seek to hold oil and gas companies accountable for climate change
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Harvard University is imposing a temporary pause on hiring of staff and faculty, as the risk of federal funding cuts by the Trump administration threatens the finances of US colleges
Harvard Says It’s Temporarily Freezing Hiring of Staff, Faculty
Harvard University is imposing a temporary pause on hiring of staff and faculty, as the risk of federal funding cuts by the Trump administration threatens the finances of American colleges.
www.bloomberg.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Harvard University is imposing a temporary pause on hiring of staff and faculty, as the risk of federal funding cuts by the Trump administration threatens the finances of US colleges
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Denmark ready to send peacekeepers to Ukraine
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
Danmark klar til at sende fredsbevarende tropper til Ukraine
Folketinget har givet opbakning til eventuelt at sende styrker afsted til at sikre freden.
www.dr.dk
March 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Denmark ready to send peacekeepers to Ukraine
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
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New: The Nasdaq 100 sank 3%, while the S&P 500 extended its slide from a record to 8%
Stocks Hit as Economic Fears Spur Flight to Bonds: Markets Wrap
Anxiety that tariffs and government firings will torpedo growth in the world’s largest economy extended a three-week stretch of volatility across global markets. US stocks headed toward their worst dr...
www.bloomberg.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
New: The Nasdaq 100 sank 3%, while the S&P 500 extended its slide from a record to 8%
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BREAKING: An oil tanker is ablaze and has spilled jet fuel off the coast of England after colliding with a cargo ship, setting off a major rescue operation
Blazing Tanker Spills Jet Fuel After Accident Off UK Coast
The manager of an oil tanker on fire near the UK said the vessel spilled jet fuel after it collided with a cargo ship off the country’s east coast.
www.bloomberg.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
BREAKING: An oil tanker is ablaze and has spilled jet fuel off the coast of England after colliding with a cargo ship, setting off a major rescue operation
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The Trump administration is expressing hope that Ukraine is ready to engage on a peace deal but will not make any assurances on resuming military or intelligence support to Kyiv ahead of a high-stakes meeting of U.S. and Ukrainian officials set to begin Tuesday in Saudi Arabia.
U.S. hopeful ahead of Ukraine talks, but no promises to resume support
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Ukrainian officials for the first time since the Oval Office blow-up between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Trump administration is expressing hope that Ukraine is ready to engage on a peace deal but will not make any assurances on resuming military or intelligence support to Kyiv ahead of a high-stakes meeting of U.S. and Ukrainian officials set to begin Tuesday in Saudi Arabia.
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I wrote a new piece for foreign policy.
The US's postwar role as guarantor of Europe’s security is over – and may even turn adversarial. But Europe has an overlooked trump card.
When it comes to manufacturing Europe blows the US out of the water.
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foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/07/e...
The US's postwar role as guarantor of Europe’s security is over – and may even turn adversarial. But Europe has an overlooked trump card.
When it comes to manufacturing Europe blows the US out of the water.
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foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/07/e...
Heavy Industry Is Europe’s Trump Card
The continent has an upper hand in its looming security competition with the United States.
foreignpolicy.com
March 10, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I wrote a new piece for foreign policy.
The US's postwar role as guarantor of Europe’s security is over – and may even turn adversarial. But Europe has an overlooked trump card.
When it comes to manufacturing Europe blows the US out of the water.
Thread.
1/
foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/07/e...
The US's postwar role as guarantor of Europe’s security is over – and may even turn adversarial. But Europe has an overlooked trump card.
When it comes to manufacturing Europe blows the US out of the water.
Thread.
1/
foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/07/e...
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The State Department is misgendering citizens on their passports and leaving others in limbo with long waits for documents.
“I don’t feel safe traveling with this passport,” one person said.
“I don’t feel safe traveling with this passport,” one person said.
‘I don’t feel safe’: Trump’s passport gender policy sparks fear for trans travelers
The State Department is misgendering citizens on their passports and leaving others in limbo with long waits for documents.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The State Department is misgendering citizens on their passports and leaving others in limbo with long waits for documents.
“I don’t feel safe traveling with this passport,” one person said.
“I don’t feel safe traveling with this passport,” one person said.
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A Canadian province that exports electricity to the US raised power prices for three states by 25% on Monday in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s tariffs
Ontario Raises Electricity Price by 25% for Minnesota, Michigan and New York
A Canadian province that exports electricity to the US raised power prices for three states by 25% on Monday in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
www.bloomberg.com
March 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A Canadian province that exports electricity to the US raised power prices for three states by 25% on Monday in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s tariffs
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I'm happy to announce that my next book "The Baltic States in the Second World War" will be out in September, published by
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March 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I'm happy to announce that my next book "The Baltic States in the Second World War" will be out in September, published by
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Don't mention the war (to come) 🧐
- Pic: Cold War Steve
- Pic: Cold War Steve
March 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Don't mention the war (to come) 🧐
- Pic: Cold War Steve
- Pic: Cold War Steve
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In front of the US Embassy in Helsinki.
(foto from Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys Suomessa)
(foto from Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys Suomessa)
March 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In front of the US Embassy in Helsinki.
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Potent Arctic high pressure sliding into the north and central U.S. over the coming days will deliver some of the most brutally frigid temperatures of the season across a big chunk of the Lower 48.
These maps show where brutal cold will move across the U.S. this week
In more than 100 locations, the cold could lead to record low temperatures, with a similar number of record cold high temperatures also possible.
wapo.st
February 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Potent Arctic high pressure sliding into the north and central U.S. over the coming days will deliver some of the most brutally frigid temperatures of the season across a big chunk of the Lower 48.