Arie Goldshlager
ariegoldshlager.bsky.social
Arie Goldshlager
@ariegoldshlager.bsky.social
"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen." - George Orwell, 1984
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No Kings

At the No Kings protest in Oakland this afternoon:
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It is a sad mix of naked opportunism and strategic myopia
Donald Trump’s peace plan would be bad for Ukraine, Europe and America
It is a sad mix of naked opportunism and strategic myopia
econ.st
November 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Inflation

[NYT] What to Know About the Nearly 10% Climb in a Key Medicare Expense for 2026

“...the standard Part B premium, which covers services such as physician visits and hospital outpatient care, will be $202.90 a month — up 9.7 percent.”

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/b...
What to Know About the Nearly 10% Climb in a Key Medicare Expense for 2026
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Tyson Foods, the American meat industry titan, said on Friday that it would close down a major beef processing plant in Nebraska, as the U.S. faces high beef prices and its lowest cattle inventory in decades.
Tyson Foods to Shut Major Beef Facility in Nebraska
The processing plant, in Lexington, employs more than 3,000 workers. It is expected to close in January.
nyti.ms
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Medicare Part B premiums will jump nearly 10% next year, the largest increase in four years and second-largest hike, in dollar terms, in the program's history.
https://cnn.it/4ocSUGu
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Bitcoin continues slide that's roiling markets, threatens to break below $80,000
Bitcoin continues slide that's roiling markets, threatens to break below $80,000
Bitcoin almost dipped below its critical $80,000 support level.
cnb.cx
November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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It's a tough time for the job market. Here are some of the companies that have cut jobs recently.
Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently
It's a tough time for the job market. Amid wider economic uncertainty, some analysts have said that businesses are at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Dunkin’ Donuts has come under fire this week from customers after its alleged “new” ice policy was revealed in a social media post. trib.al/T6rdcqO
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Cartoon
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Accountability
For @rawstory.com

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November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Investors pull record $523 million from BlackRock's flagship bitcoin ETF reut.rs/44kcl97
Investors pull record $523 million from BlackRock's flagship bitcoin ETF
Investors pulled roughly $523 million from BlackRock's flagship iShares Bitcoin Trust on Tuesday, according to data from Farside Investors, marking the fund's largest single-day withdrawal since its launch.
reut.rs
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Inflation

[Marketplace] Utility costs are going up for U.S. households

"The National Energy Assistance Directors Association says the average cost to heat a home this winter will go up 7.6% to almost $1,000 for the season."
Utility costs are going up for U.S. households
With heat and electricity bills on the rise, many households are falling behind on payments, according to a new analysis by progressive nonprofits Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers.
www.marketplace.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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11/18/2025- Releasing the Files www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/no...
November 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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#EpsteinFiles
Follow my work on Substack: nickanderson.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Inflation

[Marketplace] Utility costs are going up for U.S. households

"The National Energy Assistance Directors Association says the average cost to heat a home this winter will go up 7.6% to almost $1,000 for the season."
Utility costs are going up for U.S. households
With heat and electricity bills on the rise, many households are falling behind on payments, according to a new analysis by progressive nonprofits Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers.
www.marketplace.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Add utilities to the list of goods and services with growing prices. As essential amenities like heat and electricity become less affordable, more Americans are falling behind on their bills.
Utility costs are going up for U.S. households
With heat and electricity bills on the rise, many households are falling behind on payments, according to a new analysis by progressive nonprofits Century Foundation and Protect Borrowers.
www.marketplace.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Home Depot forecasts steeper drop in annual profit as Americans delay big projects reut.rs/484RqIg
Home Depot forecasts steeper drop in annual profit as Americans delay big projects
Home Depot forecast a bigger drop in full-year profit after missing Wall Street estimates for quarterly earnings on Tuesday, as tariff-driven economic uncertainty dampened demand for big-ticket renovations and do-it-yourself projects.
reut.rs
November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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A net 20% of fund managers said companies were spending too much on AI investments, according to a new survey — the first time this has been the majority view since 2005. on.ft.com/4icvxvy
November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released an emotional public service announcement calling on Congress to vote to release all files connected to the case.

Read more: https://cnn.it/4r7iv6j
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Inflation

[CNBC] Standard Medicare Part B monthly premium to jump 9.7% in 2026

"The increase marks the second-highest Part B premium increase in dollars,"

www.cnbc.com/2025/11/17/s...
Standard Medicare Part B monthly premium to jump 9.7% in 2026
Medicare Part B premiums are often deducted directly from Social Security checks, and therefore affect how much of an increase beneficiaries may see in 2026.
www.cnbc.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Standard Medicare Part B monthly premium to jump 9.7% in 2026
Standard Medicare Part B monthly premium to jump 9.7% in 2026
Medicare Part B premiums are often deducted directly from Social Security checks, and therefore affect how much of an increase beneficiaries may see in 2026.
cnb.cx
November 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Jeffrey Epstein victims' ad calls for files to be released, Trump urges GOP to vote for House measure
Jeffrey Epstein victims' ad calls for files to be released, Trump urges GOP to vote for House measure
Trump for months has called the controversy over the DOJ's refusal to release the Jeffrey Epstein files a Democratic "hoax." But some Republicans want them.
cnb.cx
November 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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The number of international college students enrolling in their American schools for the first time decreased by 17% this fall, according to data published on Monday.
New International Student Enrollment Plummeted This Fall, Survey Finds
The overall number of international students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, including those who enrolled in prior years or who are working after graduation, fell only slightly.
nyti.ms
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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International student enrollment rates at American colleges and universities fell sharply this year, driven by visa application issues as prospective students are caught up in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
New international student enrollment fell sharply this year amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown
Higher ed institutions reported a 17% drop in new international enrollees this year.
nbcnews.to
November 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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"Being here has freed up not just money, but mental space," says Ashley Peters, who moved to Japan less than a year after graduating from college.
23-year-old American pays $483/month in rent to live alone in Japan: I could never 'afford something like this' in the U.S.
"Being here has freed up not just money, but mental space," says Ashley Peters, who moved to Japan less than a year after graduating from college.
cnb.cx
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
International Student Enrollments

[NYT] New International Student Enrollments Plummeted This Fall

"The number of international college students enrolling in their American schools for the first time decreased by 17 percent this fall,"

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
New International Student Enrollments Plummeted This Fall, Survey Finds
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM