Seán O’Shea
@consumersos.bsky.social
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all from my rooftop in downtown Toronto.
March 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all from my rooftop in downtown Toronto.
My report: globalnews.ca/news/1108275...
Ontario man detained in Dominican Republic ‘nightmare’ after mystery yellow bag found | Globalnews.ca
An Ontario man has been detained at Punta Cana airport and told he cannot leave the country after a bag he said he doesn't recognize was found allegedly containing drugs.
globalnews.ca
March 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM
My report: globalnews.ca/news/1108275...
Slope is slippery. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/b...
Voice of America Journalists Face Investigations for Comments About Trump
The broadcaster placed a longtime journalist on leave amid growing concerns about its editorial independence.
www.nytimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Slope is slippery. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/b...
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The red carpet has been rolled out, the champagne is on ice, and Hollywood is ready to crown the year's best movie, with joint favorites "Anora" and "Conclave" seemingly poised for a tense showdown at Sunday's Oscars ➡️ u.afp.com/S3is #Oscars2025
March 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The red carpet has been rolled out, the champagne is on ice, and Hollywood is ready to crown the year's best movie, with joint favorites "Anora" and "Conclave" seemingly poised for a tense showdown at Sunday's Oscars ➡️ u.afp.com/S3is #Oscars2025
My report: Hamilton, Ontario police conduct extensive search of landfill for missing 40-year-old woman. Theory:she was stuffed down the garbage chute or disposal in her building. Boyfriend isn’t cooperating, police say. globalnews.ca/video/110484...
Hamilton police conduct extensive search of landfill for missing 40-year-old woman | Watch News Videos Online
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globalnews.ca
February 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM
My report: Hamilton, Ontario police conduct extensive search of landfill for missing 40-year-old woman. Theory:she was stuffed down the garbage chute or disposal in her building. Boyfriend isn’t cooperating, police say. globalnews.ca/video/110484...
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It’s not a president’s job to punish lawyers who represent clients he doesn’t like any more that it’s his job to give preference to media outlets that give him favorable coverage. This is a redline for democracy. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
Trump Takes Aim at Law Firm Aiding Jack Smith
The move, signed by President Trump on Thursday, is a major escalation of his promise to pursue perceived foes.
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
It’s not a president’s job to punish lawyers who represent clients he doesn’t like any more that it’s his job to give preference to media outlets that give him favorable coverage. This is a redline for democracy. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/u...
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“Maybe not the best time to fire hundreds of FAA workers, tell the remaining workers you want to ‘put them in trauma’, and let Musk in to cannabalize the FAA for profit.”
~Sen. Chris Murphy
~Sen. Chris Murphy
A Southwest Airlines plane was forced to abort its landing this morning after a private jet taxied in front of it across the runway at Midway Airport in Chicago.
Whatever that guy from The Real World is doing with the FAA has gotta stop.
Whatever that guy from The Real World is doing with the FAA has gotta stop.
February 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
“Maybe not the best time to fire hundreds of FAA workers, tell the remaining workers you want to ‘put them in trauma’, and let Musk in to cannabalize the FAA for profit.”
~Sen. Chris Murphy
~Sen. Chris Murphy
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Literally OrWeLliAn shit (I hate to say it but when it's true, it's true!!!)
She says they're going to "give the power back to the people" before announcing that....the government will get to choose which reporters are in the press pool.
freedom = slavery
war = peace
the people = the government
She says they're going to "give the power back to the people" before announcing that....the government will get to choose which reporters are in the press pool.
freedom = slavery
war = peace
the people = the government
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces that the White House Correspondents' Association will no longer choose the pool reporter.
"Moving forward, the White House press pool will be determined by the White House press team."
"Moving forward, the White House press pool will be determined by the White House press team."
February 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Literally OrWeLliAn shit (I hate to say it but when it's true, it's true!!!)
She says they're going to "give the power back to the people" before announcing that....the government will get to choose which reporters are in the press pool.
freedom = slavery
war = peace
the people = the government
She says they're going to "give the power back to the people" before announcing that....the government will get to choose which reporters are in the press pool.
freedom = slavery
war = peace
the people = the government
As predicted.
Lawmakers in at least nine states have introduced measures to try to chip away at same-sex couples’ right to marry.
Lawmakers in 9 states propose measures to undermine same-sex marriage rights
A Michigan Republican introduced a resolution Tuesday urging the Supreme Court to reverse its 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges same-sex marriage ruling.
www.nbcnews.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
As predicted.
Roberta Flack has died, age 88. apnews.com/article/robe...
February 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Roberta Flack has died, age 88. apnews.com/article/robe...
Final show Monday.
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement, both personally and in these social media streets. So very proud of The Reidout @joy.msnbc.com team, who are truly family, and all of our supporters & friends. See you tomorrow night at 7, one more time ‼️
February 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Final show Monday.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is still refusing to sign a critical minerals deal with US President Donald Trump, arguing that the terms proposed by America will punitively hit generations of Ukrainians.
Zelenskyy refuses to sign Trump’s rare earths deal — but official says pact is close
“Nearly all key details finalized,” says Ukrainian deputy PM about the controversial minerals agreement.
www.politico.eu
February 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is still refusing to sign a critical minerals deal with US President Donald Trump, arguing that the terms proposed by America will punitively hit generations of Ukrainians.
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Himes: "It just looks like an episode of The Sopranos. 'Give us your minerals or we're not gonna help you fight a bloody butcher.' I mean, is this really we want the greatest country in history to be known for -- some mafia thing? ... this president is standing with the bad guy"
February 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Himes: "It just looks like an episode of The Sopranos. 'Give us your minerals or we're not gonna help you fight a bloody butcher.' I mean, is this really we want the greatest country in history to be known for -- some mafia thing? ... this president is standing with the bad guy"
Cancelled. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/b...
MSNBC Cancels Joy Reid’s Show in Major Shake-Up
Ms. Reid’s 7 p.m. program will be replaced by a panel show co-hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele.
www.nytimes.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Cancelled. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/b...
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President Donald Trump said Sunday that Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and New York police officer turned conservative radio host and podcaster, will be deputy director of the FBI.
Trump announces conservative podcaster Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director
The appointment of Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and NYPD officer turned conservative radio host, puts a second Trump ally at the top of the agency.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
President Donald Trump said Sunday that Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and New York police officer turned conservative radio host and podcaster, will be deputy director of the FBI.
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Pope Francis was conscious, eating and in “good spirit,” a Vatican source said Monday, as worries persisted around the pontiff's kidney and lung problems that have left him in the hospital for over a week.
Pope Francis 'in good spirit' but doctors give no update on his condition
Fears have been growing about the pontiff’s condition after he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14, later experiencing breathing difficulties and being diagnosed with "double pneumonia."
www.nbcnews.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Pope Francis was conscious, eating and in “good spirit,” a Vatican source said Monday, as worries persisted around the pontiff's kidney and lung problems that have left him in the hospital for over a week.
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“The choice of Mr. Bongino is a radical and abrupt departure from that practice and raises startling questions about how two people who have never served as F.B.I. agents will oversee the vast surveillance and investigative powers of an agency of 38,000 people…”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...
Right-Wing Commentator Named F.B.I. Deputy Director (Gift Article)
The choice of Dan Bongino is a radical departure from the bureau’s history of having a veteran agent serve in the key role that oversees operations.
www.nytimes.com
February 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“The choice of Mr. Bongino is a radical and abrupt departure from that practice and raises startling questions about how two people who have never served as F.B.I. agents will oversee the vast surveillance and investigative powers of an agency of 38,000 people…”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/u...
America, what is going on down there?
America, say hello to your newly appointed Deputy FBI Director.
February 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
America, what is going on down there?
February 21, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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Zelenskyy: "I will never accept any decisions between the United States and Russia about Ukraine. Never."
February 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Zelenskyy: "I will never accept any decisions between the United States and Russia about Ukraine. Never."
A little Toronto show won’t put off this Canadian and his condo bbq—on Flag Day or any day.
Note: it is going to get very snowy overnight.
#Not51🇨🇦
Note: it is going to get very snowy overnight.
#Not51🇨🇦
February 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A little Toronto show won’t put off this Canadian and his condo bbq—on Flag Day or any day.
Note: it is going to get very snowy overnight.
#Not51🇨🇦
Note: it is going to get very snowy overnight.
#Not51🇨🇦
A University of Toronto professor writes about what it would mean if the United States tried to annex Canada by force.
Why annexing Canada would destroy the United States
Americans have already been defeated by insurgents all over the world. Invading Canada would be no exception.
theconversation.com
February 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A University of Toronto professor writes about what it would mean if the United States tried to annex Canada by force.
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Mafia shakedown.
The Trump administration has proposed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States be granted 50 percent ownership of Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for its military support, according to a report by NBC News.
Trump asks Zelenskyy for half of Ukraine’s rare earths: NBC News
U.S. officials told NBC that handing over half of its valuable minerals would be a way for Kyiv to reimburse the U.S. for the billions of dollars in weapons and support.
www.politico.eu
February 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Mafia shakedown.