Jeffrey Whitaker
@thecuriouscuration.bsky.social
Sankofa Day - Renaming Yonge-Dundas to Sankofa Square feels more like symbolic theatre than civic progress. With no real tie to Toronto’s history, the gesture rings hollow. Reconciliation demands substance, not slogans—and no celebration can mask a decision that few truly understand or support.
July 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Sankofa Day - Renaming Yonge-Dundas to Sankofa Square feels more like symbolic theatre than civic progress. With no real tie to Toronto’s history, the gesture rings hollow. Reconciliation demands substance, not slogans—and no celebration can mask a decision that few truly understand or support.
Danielle Smith’s Alberta politics echo MAGA: anti-Ottawa rhetoric, attacks on renewables, rollback of trans rights, COVID vaccine “freedom,” and fringe parties rebranding as Republicans. A red hat away from Trump North. Is this sovereignty or imported populism? #cdnpoli #ableg #MAGAeh
June 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
In Grimm tales, witches & pipers punished children for the failings of adults. Now the U.S. may deport kids born here because of their parents’ status. Power once used to protect is being twisted to punish the innocent. It’s not policy—it’s a fairy tale turned nightmare
June 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
In Grimm tales, witches & pipers punished children for the failings of adults. Now the U.S. may deport kids born here because of their parents’ status. Power once used to protect is being twisted to punish the innocent. It’s not policy—it’s a fairy tale turned nightmare
Canada will take the long view. While the U.S. walks away over a fair digital tax, we’ll keep showing up—calm, clear, and committed to modern, balanced trade. Short-term tantrums don’t build strong economies. Smart policy and steady leadership do. 🇨🇦
June 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Canada will take the long view. While the U.S. walks away over a fair digital tax, we’ll keep showing up—calm, clear, and committed to modern, balanced trade. Short-term tantrums don’t build strong economies. Smart policy and steady leadership do. 🇨🇦
Canada once led in nuclear energy—but now China & Russia dominate. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) could change that. Factory-built, scalable, and safe, SMRs are key to clean energy at home & abroad. Canada has a chance to lead again—if it moves fast. #SMRs #CleanEnergy #NuclearFuture
June 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Canada once led in nuclear energy—but now China & Russia dominate. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) could change that. Factory-built, scalable, and safe, SMRs are key to clean energy at home & abroad. Canada has a chance to lead again—if it moves fast. #SMRs #CleanEnergy #NuclearFuture
Both Carney and Trump reframe defence spending as an economic strategy—using security investment to boost national industry, autonomy, and control. Different styles, same playbook: military budgets as tools of domestic renewal and political consolidation.
June 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Both Carney and Trump reframe defence spending as an economic strategy—using security investment to boost national industry, autonomy, and control. Different styles, same playbook: military budgets as tools of domestic renewal and political consolidation.
Canada and EU stepping up together. A new defense/security partnership.
🔐 Stronger protection at home and abroad
💸 Smarter spending on defense capabilities
💼 jobs in innovation, tech & manufacturing
🌍 secure, stable, and influential transatlantic alliance. safer, stronger future built on cooperation
🔐 Stronger protection at home and abroad
💸 Smarter spending on defense capabilities
💼 jobs in innovation, tech & manufacturing
🌍 secure, stable, and influential transatlantic alliance. safer, stronger future built on cooperation
June 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Canada and EU stepping up together. A new defense/security partnership.
🔐 Stronger protection at home and abroad
💸 Smarter spending on defense capabilities
💼 jobs in innovation, tech & manufacturing
🌍 secure, stable, and influential transatlantic alliance. safer, stronger future built on cooperation
🔐 Stronger protection at home and abroad
💸 Smarter spending on defense capabilities
💼 jobs in innovation, tech & manufacturing
🌍 secure, stable, and influential transatlantic alliance. safer, stronger future built on cooperation
North Korea’s Military Makeover: AI Drones, Supersonic Missiles, and Russian Backing. Pyongyang rapidly upgrading its arsenal with cutting-edge tech. AI-powered drones advanced air defence high-stakes weapons-for-aid pact with Russia. Experts could upend the fragile balance in the Korean Peninsula.
June 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
North Korea’s Military Makeover: AI Drones, Supersonic Missiles, and Russian Backing. Pyongyang rapidly upgrading its arsenal with cutting-edge tech. AI-powered drones advanced air defence high-stakes weapons-for-aid pact with Russia. Experts could upend the fragile balance in the Korean Peninsula.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic torches, designed by Carlo Ratti Associati, blend Italian craftsmanship with sustainability. Featuring a visible burner and iridescent finish, the blue Olympic and amber Paralympic torches reflect Italy’s landscapes and the strength of its athletes.
April 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic torches, designed by Carlo Ratti Associati, blend Italian craftsmanship with sustainability. Featuring a visible burner and iridescent finish, the blue Olympic and amber Paralympic torches reflect Italy’s landscapes and the strength of its athletes.
Mark Carney predicted Brexit’s fallout—now he’s the best hope to counter Trump-style protectionism. With unmatched crisis chops and global clout, he’s the steady hand who can defend open markets from the rising tide of economic nationalism. Can he stop the next global shock?
April 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Mark Carney predicted Brexit’s fallout—now he’s the best hope to counter Trump-style protectionism. With unmatched crisis chops and global clout, he’s the steady hand who can defend open markets from the rising tide of economic nationalism. Can he stop the next global shock?
A Media Matters study found that right-leaning online shows dominate the streaming news ecosystem, with significantly larger audiences than left-leaning ones across platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and TikTok, reflecting a growing shift in how Americans consume news.
April 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A Media Matters study found that right-leaning online shows dominate the streaming news ecosystem, with significantly larger audiences than left-leaning ones across platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and TikTok, reflecting a growing shift in how Americans consume news.
April 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Hermès returns to Milan Design Week with a clever concept: suspended, all-white boxes showcasing its latest home collection. Each structure highlights the box as the origin of every design idea—transforming a simple container into a vessel of creativity and inspiration.
April 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Hermès returns to Milan Design Week with a clever concept: suspended, all-white boxes showcasing its latest home collection. Each structure highlights the box as the origin of every design idea—transforming a simple container into a vessel of creativity and inspiration.
Denmark’s Maersk just bought the Panama Canal Railway—built by the U.S.—in a bold move that sidesteps U.S. ambitions to reclaim control of the canal. A smart play during canal droughts, it’s also a cheeky jab at U.S. influence. The Danes just stirred the pot in global trade chess.
April 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Denmark’s Maersk just bought the Panama Canal Railway—built by the U.S.—in a bold move that sidesteps U.S. ambitions to reclaim control of the canal. A smart play during canal droughts, it’s also a cheeky jab at U.S. influence. The Danes just stirred the pot in global trade chess.
Trump labeled Lesotho as a top trade cheater, despite its poverty and lack of U.S. imports. Lesotho exports many diamonds to the U.S., creating a trade imbalance. This led to a 50% tariff that harms Lesotho without benefiting the U.S., highlighting the incoherence of Trump’s trade policies.
April 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Trump labeled Lesotho as a top trade cheater, despite its poverty and lack of U.S. imports. Lesotho exports many diamonds to the U.S., creating a trade imbalance. This led to a 50% tariff that harms Lesotho without benefiting the U.S., highlighting the incoherence of Trump’s trade policies.
Israel’s actions suggest it seeks control over key parts of Gaza, but its goals remain unclear. It could be aiming to strengthen its position in talks with Hamas or to maintain long-term control—potentially forcing former residents to relocate. Egypt and Jordan reject plans to accept Gazan migrants.
April 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Israel’s actions suggest it seeks control over key parts of Gaza, but its goals remain unclear. It could be aiming to strengthen its position in talks with Hamas or to maintain long-term control—potentially forcing former residents to relocate. Egypt and Jordan reject plans to accept Gazan migrants.
China held a 2nd day of military drills around Taiwan, deploying navy, coast guard ships, and 76 aircraft sorties. Exercises focused on controlling seas and skies, live-fire drills targeting ports. China says the drills respond to Taiwan’s president calling China a “foreign hostile force” in March
April 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
China held a 2nd day of military drills around Taiwan, deploying navy, coast guard ships, and 76 aircraft sorties. Exercises focused on controlling seas and skies, live-fire drills targeting ports. China says the drills respond to Taiwan’s president calling China a “foreign hostile force” in March
A calculated humiliation—Trump and Vance ambush Zelensky, pushing Kremlin talking points, treating him like an adversary. message is clear: abandon Ukraine. seismic shift in alliances, emboldened autocrats, betrayal of U.S. values. History will remember the long-term damage to democracy and security
March 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
A calculated humiliation—Trump and Vance ambush Zelensky, pushing Kremlin talking points, treating him like an adversary. message is clear: abandon Ukraine. seismic shift in alliances, emboldened autocrats, betrayal of U.S. values. History will remember the long-term damage to democracy and security
When Trump turns 80, Elon and others could create an A.I.-powered Trump bot, trained on his past speeches and tweets. Trump would be easy to convincingly fake. Over time, it could be treated as the real president, even running for office, potentially challenging term limits in court.
February 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
When Trump turns 80, Elon and others could create an A.I.-powered Trump bot, trained on his past speeches and tweets. Trump would be easy to convincingly fake. Over time, it could be treated as the real president, even running for office, potentially challenging term limits in court.
A federal judge temporarily restricted access by Elon Musk’s government efficiency program to Treasury systems, citing risks of leaks and hacking. The Trump administration’s policy allowing political appointees access was blocked. A hearing is set for Feb. 14. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/n...
February 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A federal judge temporarily restricted access by Elon Musk’s government efficiency program to Treasury systems, citing risks of leaks and hacking. The Trump administration’s policy allowing political appointees access was blocked. A hearing is set for Feb. 14. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/n...
A 38-foot gray whale washed ashore at Dockweiler State Beach, raising concerns about her death. The necropsy, found she was underweight with excessive whale lice, suggesting illness or malnutrition. He says each death reveals insights into ocean health. shorturl.at/8ngch
February 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A 38-foot gray whale washed ashore at Dockweiler State Beach, raising concerns about her death. The necropsy, found she was underweight with excessive whale lice, suggesting illness or malnutrition. He says each death reveals insights into ocean health. shorturl.at/8ngch
Russia is losing its Mediterranean foothold. Bosphorus Straits are closed to naval traffic. Tartus base in Syria, once a minor outpost, grew into a key military hub faces uncertainty. Despite diplomacy Moscow’s grip on Tartus and Hmeimim airbase weakens as equipment is withdrawn. shorturl.at/5uH92
February 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Russia is losing its Mediterranean foothold. Bosphorus Straits are closed to naval traffic. Tartus base in Syria, once a minor outpost, grew into a key military hub faces uncertainty. Despite diplomacy Moscow’s grip on Tartus and Hmeimim airbase weakens as equipment is withdrawn. shorturl.at/5uH92
In a world of hyperstimulation, the Danish concept of hygge (hoo-ga) invites coziness, comfort, and togetherness. To embrace hygge, create warm spaces, enjoy simple pleasures, and nurture deep connections, making everyday moments more meaningful and relaxing. theweek.com/culture-life...
February 6, 2025 at 1:03 AM
In a world of hyperstimulation, the Danish concept of hygge (hoo-ga) invites coziness, comfort, and togetherness. To embrace hygge, create warm spaces, enjoy simple pleasures, and nurture deep connections, making everyday moments more meaningful and relaxing. theweek.com/culture-life...
Trump proposed this to pressure Arab nations after they rejected taking Palestinians. Trump is now escalating: “If you won’t take them, we’ll remove them and control Gaza.” A classic Trump strategy—pushing extremes to shift perceptions and make once-unthinkable options seem moderate.
February 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Trump proposed this to pressure Arab nations after they rejected taking Palestinians. Trump is now escalating: “If you won’t take them, we’ll remove them and control Gaza.” A classic Trump strategy—pushing extremes to shift perceptions and make once-unthinkable options seem moderate.