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I miss the Washington Post.
September 6, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I miss the Washington Post.
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America saw four 1-in-1,000-year storms in less than a week:
· Texas
· North Carolina
· New Mexico
· Illinois
· Texas
· North Carolina
· New Mexico
· Illinois
U.S. rocked by four 1-in-1,000-year storms in less than a week
Climate change is making severe storms both more common and more intense.
nbcnews.to
July 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
America saw four 1-in-1,000-year storms in less than a week:
· Texas
· North Carolina
· New Mexico
· Illinois
· Texas
· North Carolina
· New Mexico
· Illinois
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Three Republican-appointed judges just made it harder to cancel subscriptions you don’t want.
It's absurd that you can't just click to cancel.
Lina Khan fought for that change.
But now companies can trap you in subscriptions and squeeze you for every penny.
It's absurd that you can't just click to cancel.
Lina Khan fought for that change.
But now companies can trap you in subscriptions and squeeze you for every penny.
July 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Three Republican-appointed judges just made it harder to cancel subscriptions you don’t want.
It's absurd that you can't just click to cancel.
Lina Khan fought for that change.
But now companies can trap you in subscriptions and squeeze you for every penny.
It's absurd that you can't just click to cancel.
Lina Khan fought for that change.
But now companies can trap you in subscriptions and squeeze you for every penny.
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It seems like it’s already been over “two weeks” on a lot of these promises.
June 30, 2025 at 1:42 AM
It seems like it’s already been over “two weeks” on a lot of these promises.
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The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.5% annual pace from January through March as President Donald Trump's import taxes at least temporarily disrupted business, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in a a downgrade from its previous estimate.
US economy shrank 0.5% in the first quarter, worse than earlier estimates had revealed
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.5% annual pace from January through March as President Donald Trump’s import taxes at least temporarily disrupted business, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in a a downgrade from its previous estimate.
bit.ly
June 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.5% annual pace from January through March as President Donald Trump's import taxes at least temporarily disrupted business, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in a a downgrade from its previous estimate.
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Senator Padilla’s office sends me this video of his take-down and detention at Sec. Noem’s press conference in L.A.
June 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Senator Padilla’s office sends me this video of his take-down and detention at Sec. Noem’s press conference in L.A.
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Mattel’s CEO said the company was moving more of its production out of China, lobbying the Trump administration to exempt toys from tariffs and making plans to raise prices on American toys
Mattel Plans Price Increases on American Toys
The toy maker scrapped its financial forecast for the year, saying tariffs made it hard to predict consumer spending
www.wsj.com
May 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Mattel’s CEO said the company was moving more of its production out of China, lobbying the Trump administration to exempt toys from tariffs and making plans to raise prices on American toys
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The air traffic controller chaos — and danger —continues to expand: www.cnn.com/2025/05/04/u...
What we know about the massive staffing shortage that has caused 7 days of major delays at Newark Airport | CNN
The shortage of certified air traffic controllers in the US has led to flight disruptions and headaches for travelers across the country, most recently at busy Newark Liberty International Airport in ...
www.cnn.com
May 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The air traffic controller chaos — and danger —continues to expand: www.cnn.com/2025/05/04/u...
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Las Vegas selects OT Charles Grant with No. 99
Really interesting prospect to develop.
Really interesting prospect to develop.
April 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Las Vegas selects OT Charles Grant with No. 99
Really interesting prospect to develop.
Really interesting prospect to develop.
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Do they even read the files they post?
April 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Do they even read the files they post?
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection says there has been an average of $250 million in daily revenue generated by President Trump's latest slate of tariffs, contradicting Trump's claim that the U.S. is taking in $2 billion per day.
CBP says latest tariffs have generated $500 million, well below Trump's estimate
Trump has repeatedly said the United States is taking in $2 billion per day from tariffs, including revenues directly resulting from his so-called “reciprocal” tariffs.
nbcnews.to
April 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says there has been an average of $250 million in daily revenue generated by President Trump's latest slate of tariffs, contradicting Trump's claim that the U.S. is taking in $2 billion per day.
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Speaking now from El Salvador, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) says he was denied access to Kilmar Abrego Garcia by El Salvador leaders. And was denied a phone call to him
Van Hollen: "The Trump Administration is lying about Abrego Garcia"
Van Hollen: "The Trump Administration is lying about Abrego Garcia"
April 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Speaking now from El Salvador, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) says he was denied access to Kilmar Abrego Garcia by El Salvador leaders. And was denied a phone call to him
Van Hollen: "The Trump Administration is lying about Abrego Garcia"
Van Hollen: "The Trump Administration is lying about Abrego Garcia"
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People packed the streets across the U.S. on Saturday to protest against President Trump, his administration's cutbacks, financial turmoil and more. nyti.ms/43GRvS7
April 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
People packed the streets across the U.S. on Saturday to protest against President Trump, his administration's cutbacks, financial turmoil and more. nyti.ms/43GRvS7
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Even as the stock market crashed, President Trump was in Florida at his Doral golf resort and Mar-a-Lago club helping pump up family businesses, evidence that Trump continues to monetize the presidency. A NYT behind-the-scenes look with Theodore Schleifer and Zolan Kanno-Youngs nyti.ms/3XPqyIa
Trump Family’s Cash Registers Ring as Financial Meltdown Plays Out (Gift Article)
The party was on at a Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament at the president’s Doral resort in Florida and a fund-raiser at Mar-a-Lago, even as markets tumbled.
nyti.ms
April 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Even as the stock market crashed, President Trump was in Florida at his Doral golf resort and Mar-a-Lago club helping pump up family businesses, evidence that Trump continues to monetize the presidency. A NYT behind-the-scenes look with Theodore Schleifer and Zolan Kanno-Youngs nyti.ms/3XPqyIa
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I am beginning to suspect these people do not know what they are doing.
Lutnick: "Let Donald Trump run the global economy. He's knows what he's doing. He's been talking about it for 35 years. You gotta trust Donald Trump in the White House ... it's broken. Let him fix it ... Let Donald Trump fix the American economy."
April 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I am beginning to suspect these people do not know what they are doing.
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Ready Fire Aim is a lousy way to govern.
February 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ready Fire Aim is a lousy way to govern.
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DOGE: Radical transparency!
Also DOGE:
Also DOGE:
Reporter: Who is the administrator of DOGE?
White House secretary: “I’m not going to reveal the name of that person from this podium…”
White House secretary: “I’m not going to reveal the name of that person from this podium…”
February 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
DOGE: Radical transparency!
Also DOGE:
Also DOGE:
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‼️The soaring price of eggs has forced Waffle House to add a temporary surcharge on customers’ orders.
The Georgia-based chain is adding a 50-cent charge per egg because of the “nationwide rise in cost of eggs,” according to signs posted at its restaurants. 🥚
The Georgia-based chain is adding a 50-cent charge per egg because of the “nationwide rise in cost of eggs,” according to signs posted at its restaurants. 🥚
Waffle House is placing a surcharge on every egg it sells | CNN Business
The soaring price of eggs has forced Waffle House to add a temporary surcharge on customers’ orders.
www.cnn.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
‼️The soaring price of eggs has forced Waffle House to add a temporary surcharge on customers’ orders.
The Georgia-based chain is adding a 50-cent charge per egg because of the “nationwide rise in cost of eggs,” according to signs posted at its restaurants. 🥚
The Georgia-based chain is adding a 50-cent charge per egg because of the “nationwide rise in cost of eggs,” according to signs posted at its restaurants. 🥚
Cruelty is a choice.
January 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Cruelty is a choice.
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U.S. airlines are charging higher fares and signaling that business and leisure travel demand should remain strong this year https://on.wsj.com/42wfXFe
January 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
U.S. airlines are charging higher fares and signaling that business and leisure travel demand should remain strong this year https://on.wsj.com/42wfXFe
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Unbelievable that Youngkin would sell out Virginia's economy for his political future
Youngkin backs push for cutting federal workforce, spending
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has joined other GOP governors in a letter to congressional leaders voicing their "overwhelming support" for efforts by President-elect Donald Trump and his new Department of Gover...
richmond.com
January 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Unbelievable that Youngkin would sell out Virginia's economy for his political future
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Report: No, Really, TSA To Require Real ID This Year
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theonion.com/report-no-re...
January 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Report: No, Really, TSA To Require Real ID This Year
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NEW: The Pop-Tart Bowl trophy is back and better than ever ... it is now a fully functional toaster trophy!
Pop-Tart partnered with GE Appliances to build this one-of-a-kind toaster trophy. It is about 1.3x the size of a normal football + can toast full-size Pop-Tarts.
Pop-Tart partnered with GE Appliances to build this one-of-a-kind toaster trophy. It is about 1.3x the size of a normal football + can toast full-size Pop-Tarts.
December 15, 2024 at 11:00 PM
NEW: The Pop-Tart Bowl trophy is back and better than ever ... it is now a fully functional toaster trophy!
Pop-Tart partnered with GE Appliances to build this one-of-a-kind toaster trophy. It is about 1.3x the size of a normal football + can toast full-size Pop-Tarts.
Pop-Tart partnered with GE Appliances to build this one-of-a-kind toaster trophy. It is about 1.3x the size of a normal football + can toast full-size Pop-Tarts.