Ron Raunikar
@landscapeeconomist.bsky.social
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A retired National Park Service ranger discovered white spray-paint graffiti last week along the Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park.
‘My heart sank’: Spray-painted vandalism found on Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park
A retired National Park Service ranger discovered white spray-paint graffiti last week along the Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park.
www.sltrib.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:29 AM
A retired National Park Service ranger discovered white spray-paint graffiti last week along the Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park.
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In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
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I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
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Trump's America.
Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and training opportunities that the USA is losing
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and training opportunities that the USA is losing
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Insiders warn how dismantling federal agencies could put science at risk
From NASA to the National Institutes of Health, federal agencies conduct research that universities cannot. Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and ...
www.nature.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Trump's America.
Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and training opportunities that the USA is losing
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and training opportunities that the USA is losing
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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"They want everyone to know these thugs they’ve deployed to terrorize cities are battle-hardened and impervious to pain. But in court, they're such delicate flowers that if they are, say, lightly grazed by a sandwich, they are entitled to justice because of the horrific assault they have suffered."
The softest Nazis you ever did see
They're tough guys in the streets and delicate little babies in court.
www.publicnotice.co
November 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"They want everyone to know these thugs they’ve deployed to terrorize cities are battle-hardened and impervious to pain. But in court, they're such delicate flowers that if they are, say, lightly grazed by a sandwich, they are entitled to justice because of the horrific assault they have suffered."
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The incredible shrinking attack on U.S. universities continues.
Cornell has signed an agreement—but unlike the UVA agreement, instead of pledging to follow the gov't's highly questionable July "guidance" on discrimination, Cornell simply agrees to hand it out to faculty as a "training resource"!
Cornell has signed an agreement—but unlike the UVA agreement, instead of pledging to follow the gov't's highly questionable July "guidance" on discrimination, Cornell simply agrees to hand it out to faculty as a "training resource"!
November 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The incredible shrinking attack on U.S. universities continues.
Cornell has signed an agreement—but unlike the UVA agreement, instead of pledging to follow the gov't's highly questionable July "guidance" on discrimination, Cornell simply agrees to hand it out to faculty as a "training resource"!
Cornell has signed an agreement—but unlike the UVA agreement, instead of pledging to follow the gov't's highly questionable July "guidance" on discrimination, Cornell simply agrees to hand it out to faculty as a "training resource"!
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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Outside the train station in Seoul is a statue of a guy who threw a grenade at the Japanese Governor in 1919.
Our statue outside Union Station in a few years is going to be way cooler.
Our statue outside Union Station in a few years is going to be way cooler.
November 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Outside the train station in Seoul is a statue of a guy who threw a grenade at the Japanese Governor in 1919.
Our statue outside Union Station in a few years is going to be way cooler.
Our statue outside Union Station in a few years is going to be way cooler.
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Here is a list of the 40 airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdown.
These are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe.
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Here is a list of the 40 airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdown.
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The long-term unemployment rate is at its highest level since 2016 — a sign of labor market weakness.
My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart
My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The long-term unemployment rate is at its highest level since 2016 — a sign of labor market weakness.
My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart
My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart
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North Florida's Apalachicola Bay will soon reopen for wild oyster harvesting.
Florida to reopen bay nationally known for its oysters
North Florida’s Apalachicola Bay will soon reopen for wild oyster harvesting. It is a move that supporters hope will breathe life into one of the state's last historic working waterfronts.
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
North Florida's Apalachicola Bay will soon reopen for wild oyster harvesting.
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lol
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 AM
lol
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A very important article in @foreignaffairs.com The real sanctions hurting the Russian economy are the Ukrainian long-ranged sanctions on Russian oil refining and production. Unlike Trump's sham "sanctions", these are real ones which are taking a real toll. www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/slow-...
The Slow Death of Russian Oil
Why Ukraine’s campaign against Moscow’s energy sector is working.
www.foreignaffairs.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A very important article in @foreignaffairs.com The real sanctions hurting the Russian economy are the Ukrainian long-ranged sanctions on Russian oil refining and production. Unlike Trump's sham "sanctions", these are real ones which are taking a real toll. www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/slow-...
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Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
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The guy who got famous betting against the housing market in 2007 just before that bubble burst - played by Christian Bale jn “The Big Short” - just wagered $1 billion on the collapse of the AI boom.
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
Michael Burry Returns With Two Big Shorts: Palantir and Nvidia
Signs of an AI bubble abound: Stock valuations have become uncomfortably rich, AI-related debt is ballooning, and a sustainable financial model for the technology has largely yet to emerge. Now Michae...
www.wsj.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The guy who got famous betting against the housing market in 2007 just before that bubble burst - played by Christian Bale jn “The Big Short” - just wagered $1 billion on the collapse of the AI boom.
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
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👀 Scoop: IRS Direct File, the free government-backed program that let you file your taxes for free, is dead.
IRS wrote to state tax agencies saying it would not be operational this coming tax season, per records I've obtained.
IRS Direct File: 2023-2025.
(Story from when the pilot launched.)
IRS wrote to state tax agencies saying it would not be operational this coming tax season, per records I've obtained.
IRS Direct File: 2023-2025.
(Story from when the pilot launched.)
IRS tests free e-filing system that could compete with tax-prep giants
The tax agency has quietly built its own prototype system for filing tax returns digitally and free of charge, according to current and former officials.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
👀 Scoop: IRS Direct File, the free government-backed program that let you file your taxes for free, is dead.
IRS wrote to state tax agencies saying it would not be operational this coming tax season, per records I've obtained.
IRS Direct File: 2023-2025.
(Story from when the pilot launched.)
IRS wrote to state tax agencies saying it would not be operational this coming tax season, per records I've obtained.
IRS Direct File: 2023-2025.
(Story from when the pilot launched.)
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November 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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The reasons healthcare is expensive are straightforward, and the list does not include Obamacare cepr.net/publications...
Why Is Healthcare Expensive?
Americans overpay for healthcare due to drug patents, private insurance waste, and inflated medical salaries—despite Obamacare slowing cost growth.
cepr.net
November 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The reasons healthcare is expensive are straightforward, and the list does not include Obamacare cepr.net/publications...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Toxic wastewater from oil fields keeps pouring out of the ground in Oklahoma. It has bubbled up near homes and a school — and it has killed farmers’ crops and ranchers’ calves.
Help ProPublica and @readfrontier.bsky.social understand the full scale of the problem 👇
Help ProPublica and @readfrontier.bsky.social understand the full scale of the problem 👇
Help Us Report on the Impact of Oil Field Waste in Oklahoma
Toxic wastewater from oil fields keeps pouring out of the ground in Oklahoma. For years, residents have filed complaints and struggled to find solutions. We need your help to understand the full scale...
www.propublica.org
November 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Toxic wastewater from oil fields keeps pouring out of the ground in Oklahoma. It has bubbled up near homes and a school — and it has killed farmers’ crops and ranchers’ calves.
Help ProPublica and @readfrontier.bsky.social understand the full scale of the problem 👇
Help ProPublica and @readfrontier.bsky.social understand the full scale of the problem 👇
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Volkswagen, Hit by Tariffs, Reports $1.5 Billion Loss and Warns of Chip Shortage www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/b...
Volkswagen, Hit by Tariffs, Reports $1.5 Billion Loss and Warns of Chip Shortage
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Volkswagen, Hit by Tariffs, Reports $1.5 Billion Loss and Warns of Chip Shortage www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/b...
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The giant basket case countries
The giant basket case countries
More and more of humanity is going to live in a few big countries that can't manage themselves.
www.noahpinion.blog
November 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The giant basket case countries
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We may never get bird flu — or egg prices — under control www.vox.com/future-perfe...
We may never get bird flu — or egg prices — under control
That déjà vu you’re feeling? Blame the chicken meat industry.
www.vox.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:37 AM
We may never get bird flu — or egg prices — under control www.vox.com/future-perfe...