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A consortium led by BlackRock has inked a $23B deal to take control of key Panama Canal ports, shifting ownership to American hands from a Hong Kong firm. The move follows warnings from Trump and U.S. lawmakers about Chinese influence in the canal.
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March 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
A consortium led by BlackRock has inked a $23B deal to take control of key Panama Canal ports, shifting ownership to American hands from a Hong Kong firm. The move follows warnings from Trump and U.S. lawmakers about Chinese influence in the canal.
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The new feature comes amid the turbulence surrounding the ban on rival TikTok.
X says it's rolling out a dedicated video tab for US users
The new feature comes amid the turbulence surrounding the ban on rival TikTok.
www.businessinsider.com
January 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
The new feature comes amid the turbulence surrounding the ban on rival TikTok.
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We all lose when billionaires pay to play politics. It’s past time we return power to the people!
January 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We all lose when billionaires pay to play politics. It’s past time we return power to the people!
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Happy birthday Sam Laporta! 🥳
January 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Happy birthday Sam Laporta! 🥳
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“In one of the most astonishing political transformations in the history of democracy,” Hitler destroyed “a constitutional republic through constitutional means,” writes Timothy W. Ryback. Read about how Hitler overcame democracy in just 53 days:
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
www.theatlantic.com
January 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
“In one of the most astonishing political transformations in the history of democracy,” Hitler destroyed “a constitutional republic through constitutional means,” writes Timothy W. Ryback. Read about how Hitler overcame democracy in just 53 days:
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The president-elect's undiplomatic talk in recent days of reclaiming the Panama Canal — and annexing Greenland and even Canada — have some experts comparing his strategy to Nixon's "Madman Theory."
Is Trump's rhetoric on Greenland, Canada and Panama Canal a 'Madman Strategy'?
The president-elect's undiplomatic talk in recent days of reclaiming the Panama Canal — and annexing Greenland and even Canada — have some experts comparing his strategy to Nixon's "Madman Theory."
www.npr.org
January 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The president-elect's undiplomatic talk in recent days of reclaiming the Panama Canal — and annexing Greenland and even Canada — have some experts comparing his strategy to Nixon's "Madman Theory."
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Higher tariffs and mass deportations could make America's bumpy battle against inflation more difficult.
In that scenario, the Fed could keep interest rates higher for longer — and put the central bank on a collision course with Trump.
In that scenario, the Fed could keep interest rates higher for longer — and put the central bank on a collision course with Trump.
Fed worries Trump trade, immigration policies will stoke inflation
Higher tariffs and massive deportation could make America's bumpy battle against inflation that much more difficult.
www.axios.com
January 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Higher tariffs and mass deportations could make America's bumpy battle against inflation more difficult.
In that scenario, the Fed could keep interest rates higher for longer — and put the central bank on a collision course with Trump.
In that scenario, the Fed could keep interest rates higher for longer — and put the central bank on a collision course with Trump.
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Threads and Instagram are for politics now, says Adam Mosseri
Threads and Instagram are for politics now, says Adam Mosseri
Status reset.
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January 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Threads and Instagram are for politics now, says Adam Mosseri
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The 2024 election's biggest winner wasn't Trump or Vance.
It was the cryptocurrency industry, which spent $134 million to buy itself a subservient Congress.
It was the cryptocurrency industry, which spent $134 million to buy itself a subservient Congress.
Crypto Bought the 2024 Election
The 2024 election's biggest winner wasn't Trump or Vance.It was the cryptocurrency industry, which spent $134 million to buy itself a subservient Congress.
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The 2024 election's biggest winner wasn't Trump or Vance.
It was the cryptocurrency industry, which spent $134 million to buy itself a subservient Congress.
It was the cryptocurrency industry, which spent $134 million to buy itself a subservient Congress.
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America's wealthiest tech oligarchs are showering Trump's inaugural committee with millions in donations.
Why are billionaires aligning with fascists?
So the rest of us fight each other and don't look up to see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Why are billionaires aligning with fascists?
So the rest of us fight each other and don't look up to see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Why Big Money Supports Trump | Robert Reich
Fascism backed by Big Money is one of the most dangerous of all political alliances. It happened in 1930s Germany, and it’s happening again today.
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
America's wealthiest tech oligarchs are showering Trump's inaugural committee with millions in donations.
Why are billionaires aligning with fascists?
So the rest of us fight each other and don't look up to see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Why are billionaires aligning with fascists?
So the rest of us fight each other and don't look up to see where all the wealth and power have gone.
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That Donald J. Trump — the same person who instigated a coup four years ago today — will become president on January 20 is an assault on the rule of law and the foundations of our democracy.
January 6, 2021, should live in infamy, as should Trump.
January 6, 2021, should live in infamy, as should Trump.
January 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
That Donald J. Trump — the same person who instigated a coup four years ago today — will become president on January 20 is an assault on the rule of law and the foundations of our democracy.
January 6, 2021, should live in infamy, as should Trump.
January 6, 2021, should live in infamy, as should Trump.
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Woke up NFC North Champs
January 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Woke up NFC North Champs
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Donald Trump can’t change history, we know what we saw on this day four years ago. It was domestic terrorism and treason, plain and simple. No number of pardons or lies will change that.
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January 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Donald Trump can’t change history, we know what we saw on this day four years ago. It was domestic terrorism and treason, plain and simple. No number of pardons or lies will change that.
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Why Does No One Understand the Real Reason Trump Won?
It wasn’t the economy. It wasn’t inflation, or anything else. It was how people perceive those things, which points to one overpowering answer.
It wasn’t the economy. It wasn’t inflation, or anything else. It was how people perceive those things, which points to one overpowering answer.
Why Does No One Understand the Real Reason Trump Won?
It wasn’t the economy. It wasn’t inflation, or anything else. It was how people perceive those things, which points to one overpowering answer.
newrepublic.com
January 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Why Does No One Understand the Real Reason Trump Won?
It wasn’t the economy. It wasn’t inflation, or anything else. It was how people perceive those things, which points to one overpowering answer.
It wasn’t the economy. It wasn’t inflation, or anything else. It was how people perceive those things, which points to one overpowering answer.
So much for watching westerns or listening to country music as family friendly.
Beyoncé used a forbidden hand gesture during her live halftime performance at the Ravens vs Texans games on Christmas Day, which many fans are speculating may result in a fine from the NFL.
#Beyonce #NFL
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Beyoncé could be fined for hand gesture during NFL Christmas Day performance
Beyoncé used a forbidden hand gesture during her live halftime performance at the Ravens vs Texans games on Christmas Day, which many fans are speculating may result in a fine from the NFL.
www.themirror.com
December 27, 2024 at 6:42 PM
So much for watching westerns or listening to country music as family friendly.
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GDP has risen 12.6 percent over Biden’s tenure, far outpacing both predictions made even before Covid became a household name and growth in other advanced countries.
Bidenomics Was Wildly Successful
The president’s domestic record wasn’t just extraordinary. It might put Democrats back in power in four years.
newrepublic.com
December 21, 2024 at 2:34 PM
GDP has risen 12.6 percent over Biden’s tenure, far outpacing both predictions made even before Covid became a household name and growth in other advanced countries.
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Thousands of Amazon workers will walk off the job on Thursday at 6 a.m. ET, in the crucial final days of the holiday season, after union officials said the retailer failed to come to the bargaining table reut.rs/4fpKl6M
Amazon workers to strike at multiple US warehouses during busy holiday season
Thousands of Amazon workers plan to walk off the job starting Thursday morning in the crucial final days before Christmas, after union officials said the retailer failed to come to the bargaining table.
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December 19, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Thousands of Amazon workers will walk off the job on Thursday at 6 a.m. ET, in the crucial final days of the holiday season, after union officials said the retailer failed to come to the bargaining table reut.rs/4fpKl6M
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Once upon a time, Republicans spoke of free trade in glowing terms. With his constant threats of tariffs and a history of implementing them, President-elect Donald Trump has flipped that on its head.
Trump is all about tariffs as he leads a party that used to be all about free trade
Once upon a time, Republicans spoke of free trade in glowing terms. With his constant threats of tariffs and a history of implementing them, President-elect Donald Trump has flipped that on its head.
www.npr.org
December 20, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Once upon a time, Republicans spoke of free trade in glowing terms. With his constant threats of tariffs and a history of implementing them, President-elect Donald Trump has flipped that on its head.
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Elon Musk weighed in on the German election, saying only the AfD party, a group with neo-Nazi ties, “can save” the country. It was not the first intervention by Musk on behalf of once-fringe anti-immigrant parties in Europe.
Musk Expresses Support for Far-Right Party in Germany’s Election
It was not the first online intervention by Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and adviser to Donald Trump, on behalf of once-fringe anti-immigrant parties in Europe.
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Elon Musk weighed in on the German election, saying only the AfD party, a group with neo-Nazi ties, “can save” the country. It was not the first intervention by Musk on behalf of once-fringe anti-immigrant parties in Europe.
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US billionaire Elon Musk, set to join President-elect Donald Trump's administration, waded into Germany's election campaign, calling the far-right Alternative for Germany the country's savior reut.rs/3P9k5TD
Elon Musk gives nod to German far-right party as election looms
U.S. billionaire Elon Musk, set to join President-elect Donald Trump's administration as an outside adviser, waded into Germany's election campaign on Friday, calling the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) the country's saviour.
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December 20, 2024 at 12:48 PM
US billionaire Elon Musk, set to join President-elect Donald Trump's administration, waded into Germany's election campaign, calling the far-right Alternative for Germany the country's savior reut.rs/3P9k5TD
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Honda teases reveal of two new Honda Zero EV prototypes
Honda teases reveal of two new Honda Zero EV prototypes
Saloon and Space-Hub.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Honda teases reveal of two new Honda Zero EV prototypes
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Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor reportedly plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing global automotive industry, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Japan's Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks
Nissan and Honda plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing automotive industry, the Nikkei newspaper reported.
www.cnbc.com
December 17, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor reportedly plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing global automotive industry, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday.
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This is the way. TX Rep @GregCasar is focused on economic issues, not culture war issues as he leads the progressive caucus in WDC.
www.texastribune.org/2024/12/17/g...
www.texastribune.org/2024/12/17/g...
After learning hard lessons in Austin, Greg Casar to take Congressional Progressive Caucus in new direction
The freshman congressman will lead the influential progressive caucus next year with plans to focus on working class and economic issues instead of culture wars.
www.texastribune.org
December 17, 2024 at 12:34 PM
This is the way. TX Rep @GregCasar is focused on economic issues, not culture war issues as he leads the progressive caucus in WDC.
www.texastribune.org/2024/12/17/g...
www.texastribune.org/2024/12/17/g...
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China will not pay for Trump’s tariffs.
Mexico will not pay for Trump’s tariffs.
Canada will not pay for Trump’s tariffs.
YOU will.
Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.
Mexico will not pay for Trump’s tariffs.
Canada will not pay for Trump’s tariffs.
YOU will.
Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.
December 5, 2024 at 3:15 PM
China will not pay for Trump’s tariffs.
Mexico will not pay for Trump’s tariffs.
Canada will not pay for Trump’s tariffs.
YOU will.
Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.
Mexico will not pay for Trump’s tariffs.
Canada will not pay for Trump’s tariffs.
YOU will.
Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.