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The Panama Canal Authority has refuted U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s assertion that a deal was made to allow U.S. government vessels to transit the canal without fees, clarifying that no such agreement exists and that the established fee structure remains unchanged.
Panama Canal Authority Disputes Marco Rubio's Claims Of Free Passage For US Vessels
Once again, there is a public disconnect between what the Trump Administration is saying and what the Panamanian government is saying.
meidasnews.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Panama Canal Authority has refuted U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s assertion that a deal was made to allow U.S. government vessels to transit the canal without fees, clarifying that no such agreement exists and that the established fee structure remains unchanged.
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Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Fox News, Republican lawmakers, and countless prominent right-wing commentators across social media are pushing a ridiculous lie about the Biden administration funding the media.
Trump and Musk Are Pushing an Absurd Lie About Government and the Media
Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and right-wing commentators are spreading lies about government payments to Politico, claiming coordination with the media.
www.rollingstone.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Fox News, Republican lawmakers, and countless prominent right-wing commentators across social media are pushing a ridiculous lie about the Biden administration funding the media.
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It will come as no surprise to anyone to learn that Donald Trump repeatedly made false and misleading claims during his inaugural address
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Factchecking Trump’s inaugural address, from inflation to healthcare
Following up on key claims made by 47th US president during his day one speech
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
It will come as no surprise to anyone to learn that Donald Trump repeatedly made false and misleading claims during his inaugural address
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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World's billionaires rose by 204 last year to 2,769.
Their combined wealth jumped from $13tn to $15tn.
60% of wealth from inheritance, “cronyism and corruption” or monopoly power.
They fund political parties, shape laws, plot regime changes
Sham democracy.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ja...
Their combined wealth jumped from $13tn to $15tn.
60% of wealth from inheritance, “cronyism and corruption” or monopoly power.
They fund political parties, shape laws, plot regime changes
Sham democracy.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ja...
Wealth of world’s billionaires grew by $2tn in 2024, report finds
Rate of wealth growth last year was three times faster than 2023, Oxfam inequality research reveals
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2025 at 7:34 AM
World's billionaires rose by 204 last year to 2,769.
Their combined wealth jumped from $13tn to $15tn.
60% of wealth from inheritance, “cronyism and corruption” or monopoly power.
They fund political parties, shape laws, plot regime changes
Sham democracy.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ja...
Their combined wealth jumped from $13tn to $15tn.
60% of wealth from inheritance, “cronyism and corruption” or monopoly power.
They fund political parties, shape laws, plot regime changes
Sham democracy.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ja...
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BREAKING: President-elect Donald Trump engaged in an unprecedented criminal effort to overturn his 2020 election defeat, according to a report by Special Counsel Jack Smith
news.sky.com/story/trump-...
news.sky.com/story/trump-...
Trump engaged in unprecedented criminal effort to overturn 2020 election, prosecutor's report says
Special Counsel Jack Smith said Donald Trump "inspired his supporters to commit acts of physical violence" and that there would have been enough evidence for a jury to convict him.
news.sky.com
January 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
BREAKING: President-elect Donald Trump engaged in an unprecedented criminal effort to overturn his 2020 election defeat, according to a report by Special Counsel Jack Smith
news.sky.com/story/trump-...
news.sky.com/story/trump-...
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Even back in 1976, Disney characters like Scrooge McDuck highlighted economic inequality, showing us the difference between $100K and $1 billion.
What’s changed?
What’s changed?
December 30, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Even back in 1976, Disney characters like Scrooge McDuck highlighted economic inequality, showing us the difference between $100K and $1 billion.
What’s changed?
What’s changed?
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Despite the triple lock, UK state pension is one of the worst in OECD countries.
The full post-2016 state pension is around £11,500 a year, received by only 26% of retirees. It is less than 50% of the minimum wage.
The state pension must not be less than the living wage
The full post-2016 state pension is around £11,500 a year, received by only 26% of retirees. It is less than 50% of the minimum wage.
The state pension must not be less than the living wage
December 31, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Despite the triple lock, UK state pension is one of the worst in OECD countries.
The full post-2016 state pension is around £11,500 a year, received by only 26% of retirees. It is less than 50% of the minimum wage.
The state pension must not be less than the living wage
The full post-2016 state pension is around £11,500 a year, received by only 26% of retirees. It is less than 50% of the minimum wage.
The state pension must not be less than the living wage
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Number of pubs in England and Wales falls below 39,000 for first time.
Years of austerity, real wage cuts, high rents, energy profiteering take toll.
People cut discretionary spending, hospitality industry suffers, social spaces disappear.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Years of austerity, real wage cuts, high rents, energy profiteering take toll.
People cut discretionary spending, hospitality industry suffers, social spaces disappear.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Number of pubs in England and Wales falls below 39,000 for first time
More than 400 pubs called last orders in 2024 amid rising costs and cautious consumer spending
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Number of pubs in England and Wales falls below 39,000 for first time.
Years of austerity, real wage cuts, high rents, energy profiteering take toll.
People cut discretionary spending, hospitality industry suffers, social spaces disappear.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Years of austerity, real wage cuts, high rents, energy profiteering take toll.
People cut discretionary spending, hospitality industry suffers, social spaces disappear.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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just a reminder that your local library has more than just books! many also have dvds, cds, video games, internet hot spots, grindr hookup spots, chupacabras, streaming services, ebooks, audio books, skibidi toilets, gateways to the shadow realm, and so much more! maybe it's time for a visit! ❤️📚❤️📚❤️📚
December 31, 2024 at 3:10 AM
just a reminder that your local library has more than just books! many also have dvds, cds, video games, internet hot spots, grindr hookup spots, chupacabras, streaming services, ebooks, audio books, skibidi toilets, gateways to the shadow realm, and so much more! maybe it's time for a visit! ❤️📚❤️📚❤️📚
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All the finest character witnesses.
December 24, 2024 at 11:52 PM
All the finest character witnesses.
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The irony is thick here.
December 24, 2024 at 9:37 PM
The irony is thick here.
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Thames Water intentionally diverted millions of pounds pledged for environmental clean-ups towards other costs including bonuses and dividends
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Revealed: Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses
Exclusive: UK’s biggest water company assessed risks before cutting back on cost of environmental work, investigation shows
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Thames Water intentionally diverted millions of pounds pledged for environmental clean-ups towards other costs including bonuses and dividends
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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The UK economy is "headed for the worst of all worlds" as businesses expect activity to fall at the start of next year, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
news.sky.com/story/uk-eco...
news.sky.com/story/uk-eco...
UK economy heading for 'worst of all worlds', CBI warns - as businesses expect fall in activity
The CBI said in its growth survey that businesses cite Rachel Reeves' decision to raise employers' national insurance contributions (NIC) as a factor in their poor economic outlook.
news.sky.com
December 23, 2024 at 6:54 AM
The UK economy is "headed for the worst of all worlds" as businesses expect activity to fall at the start of next year, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
news.sky.com/story/uk-eco...
news.sky.com/story/uk-eco...
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King Charles who loves killing foxes, birds, and badgers has been made Patron of the RSPCA.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
December 21, 2024 at 1:05 PM
King Charles who loves killing foxes, birds, and badgers has been made Patron of the RSPCA.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
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"Like many other parts of the world, the UK is in the firm grip of an epidemic of disinformation and misinformation"
How the UK became a nation of misinformation and disinformation
Like many other parts of the world, the UK is in the firm grip of an epidemic of disinformation and misinformation
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 8:46 PM
"Like many other parts of the world, the UK is in the firm grip of an epidemic of disinformation and misinformation"
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Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.
December 21, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Destroy this myth. Please share if you have visited and researched in a library this past year! RT And give a shout out to your favorite library you have ever visited.
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The world's richest man managed to take $190 million away from a *child cancer research center* with his posts yesterday. Funding now stripped in the new bill.
December 19, 2024 at 10:22 PM
The world's richest man managed to take $190 million away from a *child cancer research center* with his posts yesterday. Funding now stripped in the new bill.
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Brexit cost UK £27bn in lost trade in first two years according to the most comprehensive review of the issue since Britain fully left the bloc at the start of 2021
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Brexit cost UK £27bn in lost trade in first two years, review finds
Despite fall in trade, LSE study says overall impact was more limited than OBR forecasters first estimated
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Brexit cost UK £27bn in lost trade in first two years according to the most comprehensive review of the issue since Britain fully left the bloc at the start of 2021
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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"Research from the Centre for Economic Performance, a think tank based at the London School of Economics, said Brexit led to a 6.4 per cent drop in the UK’s global exports and a 3.1 per cent decline in imports into the UK from the rest of the world”
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
UK exporters suffer £27bn hit from Brexit
Smaller companies bore the brunt of trade barriers with the Continent as trade in services remains resilient
www.thetimes.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:21 PM
"Research from the Centre for Economic Performance, a think tank based at the London School of Economics, said Brexit led to a 6.4 per cent drop in the UK’s global exports and a 3.1 per cent decline in imports into the UK from the rest of the world”
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...