Laura Widerstrom
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The Trump administration has removed Romania from the list of countries whose citizens can travel to the US without a visa.
Romania taken off US visa-free travel list
Romania’s foreign ministry said the decision was political.
www.politico.eu
May 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Trump administration has removed Romania from the list of countries whose citizens can travel to the US without a visa.
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If Zelensky wearing army uniform to the Oval Office shows disrespect what does wearing a blue suit to the Pope’s funeral show?
It is a disgrace he has to be there at all but to do that as well? He is incapable of being respectful, decent or humble. I can’t wait for him to die.
It is a disgrace he has to be there at all but to do that as well? He is incapable of being respectful, decent or humble. I can’t wait for him to die.
April 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
If Zelensky wearing army uniform to the Oval Office shows disrespect what does wearing a blue suit to the Pope’s funeral show?
It is a disgrace he has to be there at all but to do that as well? He is incapable of being respectful, decent or humble. I can’t wait for him to die.
It is a disgrace he has to be there at all but to do that as well? He is incapable of being respectful, decent or humble. I can’t wait for him to die.
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The dollar might be plunging and the economy teetering on the brink - but hey his crypto is doing great.
Almost like this was always the point.
Almost like this was always the point.
April 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The dollar might be plunging and the economy teetering on the brink - but hey his crypto is doing great.
Almost like this was always the point.
Almost like this was always the point.
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Check out these totally reasonable shipping options for a new checkbook from the bank.
April 26, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Check out these totally reasonable shipping options for a new checkbook from the bank.
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This is one of my favorite sets in my collection. Somewhere out there in the 1960s, a kitten and bird were pals. 💕
April 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This is one of my favorite sets in my collection. Somewhere out there in the 1960s, a kitten and bird were pals. 💕
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NEW: George Santos is sentenced to 87 months—7+ years—in prison, the govt's full request. (Santos had asked for 24 months—2 years.)(via AP)
NEW: The government seeks a prison term of 87 months—7+ years—for George Santos: "Santos’s unrestrained greed and voracious appetite for fame enabled him to exploit the very system by which we select our representatives." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
April 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
NEW: George Santos is sentenced to 87 months—7+ years—in prison, the govt's full request. (Santos had asked for 24 months—2 years.)(via AP)
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Ain’t no stopping this lemon shark. Swim on sweet lemon swim on 🫡🎣🍋🦈😤 #lemonshark #sharksofcoralcity #fishhook #shark #theonethatgotaway #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #bfi #noaa #aoml #coralcity #civicpridethroughbiodiversity #glennnevis #coralcityfoundation #ccf
April 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Ain’t no stopping this lemon shark. Swim on sweet lemon swim on 🫡🎣🍋🦈😤 #lemonshark #sharksofcoralcity #fishhook #shark #theonethatgotaway #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #bfi #noaa #aoml #coralcity #civicpridethroughbiodiversity #glennnevis #coralcityfoundation #ccf
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When the white tail deer have been spotted at the local nature preserve.
March 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
When the white tail deer have been spotted at the local nature preserve.
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Spring is beginning at the local nature preserve.
March 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Spring is beginning at the local nature preserve.
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retro robot dog
April 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
retro robot dog
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All ships passing through European waters must now provide proof of insurance
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All ships passing through European waters must now provide proof of insurance - Splash247
The European Commission has adopted another key measure to crackdown on the so-called shadow fleet passing through its waters. The amendment to the Vessel Monitoring Directive now requires all vessels...
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April 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
All ships passing through European waters must now provide proof of insurance
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Tulip time. ‘Brown Sugar’ standing tall, scented, like a wallflower. ‘Prinses Irene’ is glowing orange. The apricot and magenta ‘Slawa’ and the ever reliable‘Queen of Night’ coming up behind.
April 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Tulip time. ‘Brown Sugar’ standing tall, scented, like a wallflower. ‘Prinses Irene’ is glowing orange. The apricot and magenta ‘Slawa’ and the ever reliable‘Queen of Night’ coming up behind.
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The European Commission will no longer meet with organizations affiliated with Huawei, following an investigation into alleged corruption at the European Parliament that would have benefited the Chinese technology firm.
European Commission blacklists lobby groups tied to Huawei
EU executive bans meetings with Huawei-linked groups following bribery scandal.
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April 24, 2025 at 6:57 AM
The European Commission will no longer meet with organizations affiliated with Huawei, following an investigation into alleged corruption at the European Parliament that would have benefited the Chinese technology firm.
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"Both of us [Pakistan and India] should act carefully."
Tensions have escalated between South Asia's two nuclear powers following Tuesday’s attack on tourists by separatists in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Read more: aje.io/r3zuli
Tensions have escalated between South Asia's two nuclear powers following Tuesday’s attack on tourists by separatists in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Read more: aje.io/r3zuli
April 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"Both of us [Pakistan and India] should act carefully."
Tensions have escalated between South Asia's two nuclear powers following Tuesday’s attack on tourists by separatists in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Read more: aje.io/r3zuli
Tensions have escalated between South Asia's two nuclear powers following Tuesday’s attack on tourists by separatists in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Read more: aje.io/r3zuli
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Brian Greene explains the double-slit experiment on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
April 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Brian Greene explains the double-slit experiment on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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Poutine and great conversations in Granby with Quebecers who are ready to build — and vote — #CanadaStrong.
April 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Poutine and great conversations in Granby with Quebecers who are ready to build — and vote — #CanadaStrong.
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🔥 @petebuttigieg.bsky.social shares his vision for 🇺🇸 with Andrew Schulz and the “Flagrant 2” podcast
April 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🔥 @petebuttigieg.bsky.social shares his vision for 🇺🇸 with Andrew Schulz and the “Flagrant 2” podcast
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Happy birthday to the Hubble Space Telescope, launched from the Kennedy Space Center #OTD in 1990. Here's to a remarkable 35 years of imaging the Cosmos. 🧪 🔭 ⚛️
Leave your favorite Hubble images in the replies!
Leave your favorite Hubble images in the replies!
April 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Happy birthday to the Hubble Space Telescope, launched from the Kennedy Space Center #OTD in 1990. Here's to a remarkable 35 years of imaging the Cosmos. 🧪 🔭 ⚛️
Leave your favorite Hubble images in the replies!
Leave your favorite Hubble images in the replies!
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The gov't of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to pause fighting as they work towards a broader peace deal, according to their joint statement.
DR Congo, M23 rebels announce ceasefire after peace talks in Qatar
Tough negotiations are expected to resume in Qatar in the coming weeks for a broader peace deal.
aje.io
April 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The gov't of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to pause fighting as they work towards a broader peace deal, according to their joint statement.
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The EU must take decisive action to ensure it can power key industries, while stepping up its efforts to deal with Russia's weaponization of energy markets, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared today.
Europe faces ‘decisive moment’ in energy security battle, von der Leyen warns
Without action, twin threats of Russian sabotage and high prices will batter the bloc, the Commission President said.
ow.ly
April 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The EU must take decisive action to ensure it can power key industries, while stepping up its efforts to deal with Russia's weaponization of energy markets, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared today.
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Who are your favorite researchers in #MECFS & #LongCOVID outside of the United States, #NEISvoid? Please do share.
April 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Who are your favorite researchers in #MECFS & #LongCOVID outside of the United States, #NEISvoid? Please do share.
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One of my strongest beliefs about this draft: If Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell falls, some team is going to get an absolute steal. Extremely high upside prospect.
April 23, 2025 at 9:54 PM
One of my strongest beliefs about this draft: If Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell falls, some team is going to get an absolute steal. Extremely high upside prospect.