Ferlie
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A Musk lieutenant ventured onto a roof to install Starlink. The Secret Service didn’t know he was there. The incident triggered a confrontation over conflicts of interest & cyber and physical security www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/u...
Elon Musk’s Starlink Expands Across White House Complex (Gift Article)
Trump administration officials said the company donated the internet service, saying the gift had been vetted by the lawyer overseeing ethics issues in the White House Counsel’s Office.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:13 AM
A Musk lieutenant ventured onto a roof to install Starlink. The Secret Service didn’t know he was there. The incident triggered a confrontation over conflicts of interest & cyber and physical security www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/u...
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A lot of people who got the measles as children died or suffered lifelong disabilities as a result. The measles vaccine was a godsend to worldwide public health, and it’s an absolute scandal that this lethally ignorant dolt has any power over public health.
March 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
A lot of people who got the measles as children died or suffered lifelong disabilities as a result. The measles vaccine was a godsend to worldwide public health, and it’s an absolute scandal that this lethally ignorant dolt has any power over public health.
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It's only Tuesday and Elon Musk's companies are under fire. From beefing with the Polish minister over Starlink in Ukraine to Tesla's slump, let's get into it.
First, on the X outage: Musk blamed IP addresses in the "Ukraine area” as the source of the attack.
Experts say that’s not how it works.
First, on the X outage: Musk blamed IP addresses in the "Ukraine area” as the source of the attack.
Experts say that’s not how it works.
What Really Happened With the DDoS Attacks That Took Down X
Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that's not how it works.
www.wired.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It's only Tuesday and Elon Musk's companies are under fire. From beefing with the Polish minister over Starlink in Ukraine to Tesla's slump, let's get into it.
First, on the X outage: Musk blamed IP addresses in the "Ukraine area” as the source of the attack.
Experts say that’s not how it works.
First, on the X outage: Musk blamed IP addresses in the "Ukraine area” as the source of the attack.
Experts say that’s not how it works.
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Yep they - the Harris campaign - totally wasted and boxed in Walz. Madness.
Tim Walz has some sharp critiques of the Dem 2024 campaign
The Harris-Walz campaign should have “rolled the dice” more, he told POLITICO.
www.politico.com
March 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Yep they - the Harris campaign - totally wasted and boxed in Walz. Madness.
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On Day One, Trump tried to freeze all of the thousands of projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. But the pushback was intense, and a court order made clear this was unlawful (reaffirmed today in fact), so he backed down. We can learn a lot from this! www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/u...
Judge Blocks Trump’s Funding Freeze, Saying White House Put Itself ‘Above Congress’
The judge had already ruled that the administration was not complying with his previous order requiring the government to keep disbursing money to states.
www.nytimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
On Day One, Trump tried to freeze all of the thousands of projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. But the pushback was intense, and a court order made clear this was unlawful (reaffirmed today in fact), so he backed down. We can learn a lot from this! www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/u...
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What the actual fuck?!
FT Exclusive: The US has cut off intelligence-sharing with Kyiv in a move that could seriously hamper the Ukrainian military’s ability to target Russian forces. www.ft.com/content/c58f...
March 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
What the actual fuck?!
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BREAKING: Job losses spiked a whopping 245% in February.
This is higher than any month since July 2020 (the middle of pandemic) and the highest in any February since the Great Recession of 2009.
This is higher than any month since July 2020 (the middle of pandemic) and the highest in any February since the Great Recession of 2009.
Layoffs Hit Unbelievable High Thanks to Trump and Musk
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts to the federal government have caused a record-breaking surge in layoffs.
newrepublic.com
March 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
BREAKING: Job losses spiked a whopping 245% in February.
This is higher than any month since July 2020 (the middle of pandemic) and the highest in any February since the Great Recession of 2009.
This is higher than any month since July 2020 (the middle of pandemic) and the highest in any February since the Great Recession of 2009.
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OneWeb, Project Kuiper, and IRIS2 could all, in time, replace Elon Musk's satellite communications system in Ukraine, but they will struggle to replicate Starlink's coverage and usability.
If Ukraine Loses Starlink, Here Are the Best Alternatives
OneWeb, Project Kuiper, and IRIS2 could all, in time, replace Elon Musk's satellite communications system in Ukraine, but they will struggle to replicate Starlink's coverage and usability.
wrd.cm
March 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
OneWeb, Project Kuiper, and IRIS2 could all, in time, replace Elon Musk's satellite communications system in Ukraine, but they will struggle to replicate Starlink's coverage and usability.
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Our farmers will lose billions in USAID cuts.
His tariffs will not make up the shortfall, because most of the produce coming in does not compete with local produce.
People aren't going to buy more Idaho potatoes because Mexican bananas cost more.
+ labor shortages.
The fuckening continues.
His tariffs will not make up the shortfall, because most of the produce coming in does not compete with local produce.
People aren't going to buy more Idaho potatoes because Mexican bananas cost more.
+ labor shortages.
The fuckening continues.
March 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Our farmers will lose billions in USAID cuts.
His tariffs will not make up the shortfall, because most of the produce coming in does not compete with local produce.
People aren't going to buy more Idaho potatoes because Mexican bananas cost more.
+ labor shortages.
The fuckening continues.
His tariffs will not make up the shortfall, because most of the produce coming in does not compete with local produce.
People aren't going to buy more Idaho potatoes because Mexican bananas cost more.
+ labor shortages.
The fuckening continues.
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THAT DIDN'T TAKE LONG: Plaintiffs in one lawsuit against DOGE have alerted the court to President Trump's remarks tonight calling Elon Musk the "head" of the office.
March 5, 2025 at 4:32 AM
THAT DIDN'T TAKE LONG: Plaintiffs in one lawsuit against DOGE have alerted the court to President Trump's remarks tonight calling Elon Musk the "head" of the office.
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RFK Jr is either IGNORANT or a LIAR. The two measles deaths — both unvaccinated children — in Texas announced today are actually the FIRST deaths attributed to the disease in the U.S. since 2015.
RFK Jr. Dismisses Measles Outbreak As ‘Not Unusual’ After Child's Death
“We have measles outbreaks every year," Trump's health secretary said when asked about the death, which is the nation's first in a decade.
www.huffpost.com
February 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
RFK Jr is either IGNORANT or a LIAR. The two measles deaths — both unvaccinated children — in Texas announced today are actually the FIRST deaths attributed to the disease in the U.S. since 2015.
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The true north of businees, Jeffrey Sinnenfels, on DOGE.
Musk Is Kicking Down the Barn, Not Building a Better Government | Opinion
Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency is not about reforming anything.
www.newsweek.com
February 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The true north of businees, Jeffrey Sinnenfels, on DOGE.
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Silver lining:
Europe became a Union yesterday.
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Europe became a Union yesterday.
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March 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Silver lining:
Europe became a Union yesterday.
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Europe became a Union yesterday.
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Powerful.
March 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Powerful.
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Musk just gave the game away in his interview with Joe Rogan.
He said that it's because of Social Security that "people are living longer than expected"—which coupled with a lower U.S. birth rate creates a situation he finds intolerable.
He _is_ a Yarvinist—and he's coming for our Social Security.
He said that it's because of Social Security that "people are living longer than expected"—which coupled with a lower U.S. birth rate creates a situation he finds intolerable.
He _is_ a Yarvinist—and he's coming for our Social Security.
March 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Musk just gave the game away in his interview with Joe Rogan.
He said that it's because of Social Security that "people are living longer than expected"—which coupled with a lower U.S. birth rate creates a situation he finds intolerable.
He _is_ a Yarvinist—and he's coming for our Social Security.
He said that it's because of Social Security that "people are living longer than expected"—which coupled with a lower U.S. birth rate creates a situation he finds intolerable.
He _is_ a Yarvinist—and he's coming for our Social Security.
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It begins.
Norwegian petroleum giant Haltbakk Bunkers has declared it will NO LONGER HELP THE US NAVY.
A petrol giant in Norway has announced a ban on fuel sales to all US forces following Donald Trump's treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, it has been reported.
Norwegian petroleum giant Haltbakk Bunkers has declared it will NO LONGER HELP THE US NAVY.
A petrol giant in Norway has announced a ban on fuel sales to all US forces following Donald Trump's treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, it has been reported.
Norway fuel giant 'refuses to fill US submarines' after Trump-Zelensky clash
Norwegian petroleum giant Haltbakk Bunkers has declared it will no longer help the US Navy.
www.express.co.uk
March 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
It begins.
Norwegian petroleum giant Haltbakk Bunkers has declared it will NO LONGER HELP THE US NAVY.
A petrol giant in Norway has announced a ban on fuel sales to all US forces following Donald Trump's treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, it has been reported.
Norwegian petroleum giant Haltbakk Bunkers has declared it will NO LONGER HELP THE US NAVY.
A petrol giant in Norway has announced a ban on fuel sales to all US forces following Donald Trump's treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, it has been reported.
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The Trump administration is requesting data from all federal agencies about government resources devoted to union matters, potentially setting the stage for a showdown between the White House and federal unions.
Judge blocks Trump’s orders to curb youth gender transition care
A federal judge in Washington state called the executive orders discriminatory and a breach of the separation of powers between Congress and the president.
wapo.st
March 1, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The Trump administration is requesting data from all federal agencies about government resources devoted to union matters, potentially setting the stage for a showdown between the White House and federal unions.
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Ukrainian solider on the front lines: “Even if we don’t get enough weapons or if funding is cut, that doesn’t change our duty to (fight)." No shells? We’ll take up rifles. No rifles? We’ll grab shovels.”
February 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Ukrainian solider on the front lines: “Even if we don’t get enough weapons or if funding is cut, that doesn’t change our duty to (fight)." No shells? We’ll take up rifles. No rifles? We’ll grab shovels.”
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PSA - Infant with measles traveled through LAX
“Health officials on Tuesday advised the public that a person with a confirmed case of measles traveled through Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month.”
“Health officials on Tuesday advised the public that a person with a confirmed case of measles traveled through Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month.”
March 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
PSA - Infant with measles traveled through LAX
“Health officials on Tuesday advised the public that a person with a confirmed case of measles traveled through Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month.”
“Health officials on Tuesday advised the public that a person with a confirmed case of measles traveled through Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month.”
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Brilliant show of statesmanship and solidarity.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes out to greet President Zelenskyy on the street.
Starmer posted a clip of this moment on his X account. He stated:
"Action, not just words.
Britain stands with Ukraine, today and always 🇬🇧🇺🇦"
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes out to greet President Zelenskyy on the street.
Starmer posted a clip of this moment on his X account. He stated:
"Action, not just words.
Britain stands with Ukraine, today and always 🇬🇧🇺🇦"
March 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Brilliant show of statesmanship and solidarity.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes out to greet President Zelenskyy on the street.
Starmer posted a clip of this moment on his X account. He stated:
"Action, not just words.
Britain stands with Ukraine, today and always 🇬🇧🇺🇦"
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes out to greet President Zelenskyy on the street.
Starmer posted a clip of this moment on his X account. He stated:
"Action, not just words.
Britain stands with Ukraine, today and always 🇬🇧🇺🇦"
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DOGE officials are seeking to check federal benefits payments against IRS tax data in their search for fraud, which would violate laws against sharing tax information outside the agency www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
DOGE presses to check federal benefits payments against IRS tax records
Officials with Elon Musk’s group say they want to search for fraud. Privacy law bars the IRS from disclosing tax information to other parts of the government.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 1, 2025 at 10:39 PM
DOGE officials are seeking to check federal benefits payments against IRS tax data in their search for fraud, which would violate laws against sharing tax information outside the agency www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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