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No place is safe from Trump’s tariffs. Even uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands near Antarctica. I guess those penguins must have treated Trump badly in the past!
But wait, where’s Russia on that list? Why is it not there?
Make it make sense..

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands near Antarctica
Australian prime minister surprised after remote external territories – including islands home to penguins – targeted by US president
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
$100M to turn the White House into a Tesla showroom sure has that unique 'Banana Republic chic' energy. 🍌https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/us/politics/trump-buy-tesla-elon-musk.html?smid=bs-share
Trump Poses With a Tesla, a Move Aimed Solely at Helping Musk
President Trump has spent years bashing electric vehicles. But with Elon Musk by his side, he said he would buy a bright red one.
www.nytimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
USA-Ukraine Agreement in brief (1/3):
US: You owe us $500 billion.
Ukr: What? For what?
US: For helping you.
Ukr: But you said it was free. And you signed a pact in the 90s that said if we gave up our nuclear weapons, you would guarantee our security.
1/3
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/w...
Zelensky Pushes Back Against U.S. Mineral Deal and Announces European Summit
The Ukrainian leader also said he would step down if Ukraine was allowed to join NATO, though it was unclear if he was serious or not.
www.nytimes.com
February 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
"President Trump Calls Zelensky a ‘Dictator’ Who Took U.S. Money to Go to War"
This must be the dumbest episode of Black Mirror.
The lunatics are running the asylum.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
Trump calls Zelenskyy 'dictator' as Ukraine leader slams him for 'disinformation'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hit back at President Donald Trump's call for the country to hold fresh presidential elections after historic Russia-U.S. talks.
abcnews.go.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The U.S. is increasingly resembling Russia. Launching an unprovoked economic war against its closest allies is just the latest example. While brute force may yield short-term gains, the long-term consequences will be devastating, both the US and others.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/u...
Trump Favors Blunt Force in Dealing With Foreign Allies and Enemies Alike
With Canada, Mexico, China, Colombia and the Middle East, President Trump has wasted no time threatening to use American might to force recalcitrant countries to back down and do what he wants.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
@nytimes.com delivered some truly outstanding data / visual stories this year. A big shoutout to their #DataAnalysis and #DataViz teams for setting the bar so high!

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
2024: The Year in Visual Stories and Graphics. (Gift Article)
Selected Times graphics, visualizations and multimedia stories published this year. All free to read for a limited time.
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2024 at 11:19 AM
I've built an interactive #PowerBI #dashboard for triathletes and #Ironman703 and 140 enthusiasts. This tool includes training plans, course comparisons, VDOT predictive models, and more. Share it with anyone who might need it

🔗 shorturl.at/KesWm

#DataAnalysis #Dataviz #DataScience #Triathlon
December 11, 2024 at 2:43 AM
“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society” is Luigi Mangione's favorite quote. I'm not convinced all 12 jurors will say guilty at the end of his trial. Millions of Americans already see him as a folk hero, not an evil assassin. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/n...
Luigi Mangione, Suspect in CEO Killing, Withdrew From a Life of Privilege and Promise (Gift Article)
The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was an Ivy League tech graduate from a prominent Maryland family who in recent months had suffered physical and psychological pain.
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Here’s the #data illustrating the consequences of American exceptionalism in #healthcare. It stands as one of the most spectacular systemic failures, with millions of paying the price.
December 7, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Bluesky is different from X, not just for now, but will be forever. It operates with a better business model, doesn't have an unhinged megalomaniac owner, and its users have different values and behaviors. It's a space we all needed.
Also, the image below is perfect! www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/o...
Opinion | Bluesky Is Different From X. For Now.
Users are looking for a more curated experience on a platform that is not constantly trying to get them to interact with brands.
www.nytimes.com
December 7, 2024 at 5:28 PM
The #data is clear, so RFK Jr should ban organic food! 🤣 #DataAnalysis
Need to find a US Senator to ask RFK Jr to please explain this
December 6, 2024 at 9:31 PM
It's insane that in the US, drug testing is required for a Walmart position, yet not for people in positions of real power, where sound judgment is absolutely critical.
Montage of Kash Patel’s persistent sniffling problem over the last two years.
December 6, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Finally, an article that made me stop worrying about the future of democracy! Now, I can worry about the future of humanity instead 😂. Honestly, seeing the new appointees, this is no exaggeration. Check out this fascinating and chilling article (gifted - no paywall). www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/m...
The Secret Pentagon War Game That ​Offers a Stark​ Warning for Our Times (Gift Article)
The devastating outcome of the 1983 game reveals that nuclear escalation inevitably spirals out of control.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:53 AM
I took the #Microsoft #PL300 exam yesterday, and it was quite challenging and comprehensive. I'm glad I spent time preparing for it. Now, I am officially a Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst Associate! It feels great to receive official recognition for my skills. #PowerBI #DataAnalysis
December 2, 2024 at 1:58 AM
A beautiful #dataviz and #DataAnalysis of trends in Elon Musk's behavior, which is gradually becoming more and more unsettling.
A terrific theory that pairs well with the Economist's terrific and terrifying chart of Musk's tweeting.
November 29, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Building something new and being part of a fresh, dynamic community feels amazing! Also, it's like a breath of fresh air to have a space where scientists are welcomed and respected. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
‘A place of joy’: why scientists are joining the rush to Bluesky
Researchers say the social-media platform — an alternative to X — offers more control over the content they see and the people they engage with.
www.nature.com
November 29, 2024 at 2:38 AM
Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada to fight the ongoing fentanyl crisis. The Canada-US border is the longest in the world (5,526mi), 3x as long as the US-Mexico border. Despite this, less than 1% of fentanyl comes from the north. Clearly, the tariffs are motivated by something else. #DataAnalysis
November 27, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Context matters. If you look at real wage growth (inflation-adjusted) there has been no "massive" wage growth recently. In fact the growth in the last quarters didn't even offset the wage decline between 2021 and 2023. Be responsible, or ppl will say there are "lies, damned lies and statistics".
November 25, 2024 at 3:08 PM
I’ve always said that mosquitoes are my arch-nemesis, and now I have the data to prove it:
We often worry about the wrong things.

People killed annually by
Sharks 10
Elephants 100
Hippos 500
Snails 10,000
Dogs 25,000
Snakes 50,000
People 475,000
Mosquitoes 725,000
🧪
November 24, 2024 at 11:04 PM
It's quite ironic that a social platform, free from the influence of a controversial billionaire promoting extreme right-wing theories, is instantly labeled as an echo chamber for the left. The double standard is striking.
Opinion - The problem with Bluesky: It won’t broaden our horizons: In the wake of Donald Trump’s election win, the social-media platform has enjoyed a surge of new users looking for an alternative to Elon Musk’s X. But will it be useful, if it just creates an echo chamber for the left?
The problem with Bluesky: It won’t broaden our horizons
In the wake of Donald Trump’s election win, the social-media platform has enjoyed a surge of new users looking for an alternative to Elon Musk’s X. But will it be useful, if it just creates an echo chamber for the left?
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:07 PM
This is wild. It seems like we're on the verge of a massive technological revolution reshaping our societies. However, at this point, it's difficult to say whether this will turn out to be good or bad for us.
November 21, 2024 at 8:21 PM