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One of the nice things about appearing on Canadian TV is that we get to slow down and dig in for more than a soundbite. And so if you're trying to figure out how to make sense of the economic news from the past few days, this might be helpful: youtu.be/bWLMWRZPQaA?...
75% chance the U.S. economy is headed for a recession: economist | Power & Politics
New numbers out Wednesday show the U.S. economy shrank by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of this year — something that hasn’t happened since the height of...
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May 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
One of the nice things about appearing on Canadian TV is that we get to slow down and dig in for more than a soundbite. And so if you're trying to figure out how to make sense of the economic news from the past few days, this might be helpful: youtu.be/bWLMWRZPQaA?...
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Massive May Day pro-democracy protesters in Atlanta, Georgia (the US state) marched against the illegal Trump regime that's taken the US hostage. #3E #EndImpunity #MayDay
May 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Massive May Day pro-democracy protesters in Atlanta, Georgia (the US state) marched against the illegal Trump regime that's taken the US hostage. #3E #EndImpunity #MayDay
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Do you know how much CEO pay has skyrocketed since 1978?
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
May 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Do you know how much CEO pay has skyrocketed since 1978?
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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Jeff Bezos Sends Note To Whole Foods Staff Forbidding Criticism Of Grapes
Jeff Bezos Sends Note To Whole Foods Staff Forbidding Criticism Of Grapes
MIAMI—Asserting that many differing perspectives on the fruit were readily available online, billionaire Jeff Bezos reportedly sent a note to staff at the Amazon-owned Whole Foods this week strictly f...
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February 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Jeff Bezos Sends Note To Whole Foods Staff Forbidding Criticism Of Grapes
February 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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My crack team of coders has hacked into dozens of government websites and we can now reveal the following.
February 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
My crack team of coders has hacked into dozens of government websites and we can now reveal the following.
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The University of Pittsburgh confirmed Friday that there would be no new Ph.D. offers of admission while Pitt works to understand how reduced federal aid could impact the institution.
The University of Pittsburgh pauses its Ph.D. admissions process amid research funding uncertainty
A spokesperson for the University told WESA Friday that the school has "temporarily paused additional Ph.D. offers of admission," while Pitt works to understand how proposed federal funding cuts could...
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February 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The University of Pittsburgh confirmed Friday that there would be no new Ph.D. offers of admission while Pitt works to understand how reduced federal aid could impact the institution.
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Dalai Lama Revises Claim Life Only Suffering When Not Listening To Golden-Era Supertramp
Dalai Lama Revises Claim Life Only Suffering When Not Listening To Golden-Era Supertramp
DHARAMSHALA, INDIA—The Dalai Lama announced in a press conference Monday that he has revised his position that suffering is an inevitable fact of life and that he now believes life is only suffering w...
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February 22, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Dalai Lama Revises Claim Life Only Suffering When Not Listening To Golden-Era Supertramp
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Elon Musk’s net worth is up 50% since the election. Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, & X are cashing in—to the tune of $613 BILLION.
The world's richest man is gutting government agency after agency all to grease the skids for his companies & further cement his power. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The world's richest man is gutting government agency after agency all to grease the skids for his companies & further cement his power. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Musk’s Companies Set to Add $613 Billion in Value Since Election
First Tesla Inc. surged. Then SpaceX became the world’s most valuable tech startup and xAI nearly doubled its valuation before looking to do it again. Now, X is looking to join Elon Musk’s other compa...
www.bloomberg.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Elon Musk’s net worth is up 50% since the election. Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, & X are cashing in—to the tune of $613 BILLION.
The world's richest man is gutting government agency after agency all to grease the skids for his companies & further cement his power. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The world's richest man is gutting government agency after agency all to grease the skids for his companies & further cement his power. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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CPAC To Feature Exhibit Where Visitors Can Toss Raw Chicken To Rudy Giuliani
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February 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
CPAC To Feature Exhibit Where Visitors Can Toss Raw Chicken To Rudy Giuliani
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Trump will spend more taxpayer dollars flying around to golf (est $10.7m the first three weeks) than these bullshit life wrecking jobs cuts will save. Especially true when you include the sunk cost of training, onboarding, and the economic benefit of research, oversight, etc. It’s a big cruel con.
February 20, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Trump will spend more taxpayer dollars flying around to golf (est $10.7m the first three weeks) than these bullshit life wrecking jobs cuts will save. Especially true when you include the sunk cost of training, onboarding, and the economic benefit of research, oversight, etc. It’s a big cruel con.