Tourists & Vagabonds
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Tourists & Vagabonds explores current affairs and global challenges.
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Israel killed 13 people, including two children, in Syria on Friday after locals resisted an incursion by its army.
Israel attacks on Syria: What happened, who did Israel claim it was after?
Israel killed 13 people, including two children, in Syria on Friday after locals resisted an incursion by its army.
bit.ly
November 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Israel killed 13 people, including two children, in Syria on Friday after locals resisted an incursion by its army.
If Ukraine were to accept the Trump proposal it would be an open invitation for Russia to re-invade in a couple of years - with no way for Ukraine to defend itself.
November 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
If Ukraine were to accept the Trump proposal it would be an open invitation for Russia to re-invade in a couple of years - with no way for Ukraine to defend itself.
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The EU, by virtue of its huge market and its expertise, has convening power, especially in trade. It should set itself up as the champion of like-minded countries that want to forge ahead without America
To avoid crushing change, Europe must take control of its destiny
If it does not, China will exploit the continent’s weaknesses
econ.st
November 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The EU, by virtue of its huge market and its expertise, has convening power, especially in trade. It should set itself up as the champion of like-minded countries that want to forge ahead without America
A brilliant economist's view on how a possible AI and tech correction may affect the economy:
blog.rangvid.com/2025/11/16/a...
blog.rangvid.com/2025/11/16/a...
AI bubble burst: How severe a recession will it trigger? Part I – Rangvid’s Blog
blog.rangvid.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
A brilliant economist's view on how a possible AI and tech correction may affect the economy:
blog.rangvid.com/2025/11/16/a...
blog.rangvid.com/2025/11/16/a...
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Talk about a metaphor
Spotted at the White House today:
a backhoe, tearing into the East Wing, as construction on Trump's ballroom gets underway.
Scoop w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
a backhoe, tearing into the East Wing, as construction on Trump's ballroom gets underway.
Scoop w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom
The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Talk about a metaphor
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“Den enkelte indvandrer arbejder 11% mere end i 2008. Den udvikling er danskfødte 18-59-årige ikke i nærheden af, viser ny analyse fra Rockwool.”
“Den stigende beskæftigelse blandt indvandrere er ikke kun drevet af, der kommer flere til landet.” @jacobarendt.bsky.social
finans.dk/okonomi/ECE1...
“Den stigende beskæftigelse blandt indvandrere er ikke kun drevet af, der kommer flere til landet.” @jacobarendt.bsky.social
finans.dk/okonomi/ECE1...
October 7, 2025 at 7:33 AM
“Den enkelte indvandrer arbejder 11% mere end i 2008. Den udvikling er danskfødte 18-59-årige ikke i nærheden af, viser ny analyse fra Rockwool.”
“Den stigende beskæftigelse blandt indvandrere er ikke kun drevet af, der kommer flere til landet.” @jacobarendt.bsky.social
finans.dk/okonomi/ECE1...
“Den stigende beskæftigelse blandt indvandrere er ikke kun drevet af, der kommer flere til landet.” @jacobarendt.bsky.social
finans.dk/okonomi/ECE1...
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Just so I'm clear:
TV host says we should kill every homeless person? No big deal
TV host says the right must "go to war" with the left? Pfft.
TV host says the government is cracking down on critics? Well, the government cracks down on him for the criticism.
Free speech, everyone.
TV host says we should kill every homeless person? No big deal
TV host says the right must "go to war" with the left? Pfft.
TV host says the government is cracking down on critics? Well, the government cracks down on him for the criticism.
Free speech, everyone.
September 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Just so I'm clear:
TV host says we should kill every homeless person? No big deal
TV host says the right must "go to war" with the left? Pfft.
TV host says the government is cracking down on critics? Well, the government cracks down on him for the criticism.
Free speech, everyone.
TV host says we should kill every homeless person? No big deal
TV host says the right must "go to war" with the left? Pfft.
TV host says the government is cracking down on critics? Well, the government cracks down on him for the criticism.
Free speech, everyone.
Senators say US is complicit in Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Gaza www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Senators say US is complicit in Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Gaza
Democrats Chris Van Hollen and Jeff Merkley reach ‘inescapable conclusion’ after fact-finding trip to region
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Senators say US is complicit in Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Gaza www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Ukraine updates: Russia kills 24 in attack on pension queue
Ukraine updates: Russia kills 24 in attack on pension queue – DW – 09/09/2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the West to respond after a Russian glide bomb attack that hit a line people queuing for pensions. Meanwhile, the EU says military aid to Kyiv is at a record high. Follow DW for the latest.
www.dw.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ukraine updates: Russia kills 24 in attack on pension queue
‘People are so angry’: how wealth tax became a battleground in Norway’s election www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
‘People are so angry’: how wealth tax became a battleground in Norway’s election
Issue creates clear dividing line between left and right, as populists target voters with vow to scrap levy
www.theguardian.com
September 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
‘People are so angry’: how wealth tax became a battleground in Norway’s election www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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Leading genocide scholars have ruled that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide.
Meanwhile, Israel denies the charge, and American officials remain silent.
Meanwhile, Israel denies the charge, and American officials remain silent.
Leading genocide scholars say Israel's war in Gaza fits the definition
Meanwhile, Israel denies the charge and American officials remain silent.
www.motherjones.com
September 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Leading genocide scholars have ruled that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide.
Meanwhile, Israel denies the charge, and American officials remain silent.
Meanwhile, Israel denies the charge, and American officials remain silent.
Putin hails ties with China as Kim Jong-un arrives in Beijing on eve of parade www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Putin hails ties with China as Kim Jong-un arrives in Beijing on eve of parade
Russian president says relations at ‘unprecedentedly high level’ as dozens of leaders gather for Victory Day events
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Putin hails ties with China as Kim Jong-un arrives in Beijing on eve of parade www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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"Even in a long line of anti-labor GOP presidents, Trump stands out. And while he may not succeed in completely destroying collective bargaining in America, he’s poised to strike terrible blows against organized labor." — @paulwaldman.bsky.social
Trump 2.0 is a disaster for workers
Don't be gaslit when he says "Happy Labor Day!"
www.publicnotice.co
September 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
"Even in a long line of anti-labor GOP presidents, Trump stands out. And while he may not succeed in completely destroying collective bargaining in America, he’s poised to strike terrible blows against organized labor." — @paulwaldman.bsky.social
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the sun would no longer rise without tariffs
August 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
the sun would no longer rise without tariffs
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How Close Are Manatees to Extinction?
Close enough that proposed changes to protections for endangered species could doom them.
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
@johnrplatt.bsky.social
Close enough that proposed changes to protections for endangered species could doom them.
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
@johnrplatt.bsky.social
How Close Are Manatees to Extinction?
Close enough that proposed changes to protections for endangered species could doom them.
www.theatlantic.com
August 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
How Close Are Manatees to Extinction?
Close enough that proposed changes to protections for endangered species could doom them.
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
@johnrplatt.bsky.social
Close enough that proposed changes to protections for endangered species could doom them.
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
@johnrplatt.bsky.social
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From layoffs to billion-dollar budget cuts and ideological battles over history itself, the National Park Service is facing one of the most turbulent moments in its 109-year history.
This week on @revealnews.org:
This week on @revealnews.org:
Will the national parks survive Trump?
From budget cuts to “ideological” changes, the Trump administration is shaping the future of the National Park Service.
www.motherjones.com
August 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
From layoffs to billion-dollar budget cuts and ideological battles over history itself, the National Park Service is facing one of the most turbulent moments in its 109-year history.
This week on @revealnews.org:
This week on @revealnews.org:
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RFK Jr: We need to stop trusting the experts... Trusting the experts is not a feature of science or democracy, it's a feature of religion and totalitarianism.
August 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
RFK Jr: We need to stop trusting the experts... Trusting the experts is not a feature of science or democracy, it's a feature of religion and totalitarianism.
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Economists at Stanford University have found the strongest evidence yet that AI is starting to eliminate certain jobs. But the story isn’t that simple: While younger workers are being replaced in some industries, more experienced workers are seeing opportunities emerge.
www.wired.com/story/stanfo...
www.wired.com/story/stanfo...
August 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Economists at Stanford University have found the strongest evidence yet that AI is starting to eliminate certain jobs. But the story isn’t that simple: While younger workers are being replaced in some industries, more experienced workers are seeing opportunities emerge.
www.wired.com/story/stanfo...
www.wired.com/story/stanfo...
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Denmark summons US diplomat over alleged Greenland ‘influence campaign’
Denmark summons US diplomat over alleged Greenland ‘influence campaign’
Danish media reports three men with ties to Donald Trump are accused of attempting to infiltrate Greenlandic society
Denmark has summoned the US charge d’affaires for an urgent meeting over an alleged influence campaign in Greenland aimed at shaping public opinion and the future of the Arctic territory.
It comes after reports from Danish media, confirmed by the Danish foreign office, that at least three US men with ties to Donald Trump and the White House are accused of trying to infiltrate Greenlandic society. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Denmark summons US diplomat over alleged Greenland ‘influence campaign’
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‘Time for EU to act’ on Gaza, says EU humanitarian chief
'Time for EU to act' on Gaza, says EU humanitarian chief
www.euractiv.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
‘Time for EU to act’ on Gaza, says EU humanitarian chief
Good:
Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations
World’s largest wealth fund says it has excluded bulldozer maker and five Israeli banking groups on ethics grounds
www.theguardian.com
August 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Good:
Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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POTUS's baseless allegations against Lisa Cook are an attack on the independence of the Fed
It's already making everything more expensive, weakening the dollar & harming us all
I discussed @symonedsanders.bsky.social @michaelsteele.bsky.social @eugenedaniels2.bsky.social
It's already making everything more expensive, weakening the dollar & harming us all
I discussed @symonedsanders.bsky.social @michaelsteele.bsky.social @eugenedaniels2.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
POTUS's baseless allegations against Lisa Cook are an attack on the independence of the Fed
It's already making everything more expensive, weakening the dollar & harming us all
I discussed @symonedsanders.bsky.social @michaelsteele.bsky.social @eugenedaniels2.bsky.social
It's already making everything more expensive, weakening the dollar & harming us all
I discussed @symonedsanders.bsky.social @michaelsteele.bsky.social @eugenedaniels2.bsky.social
Another terrorist attack by Israel:
Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital, say health officials www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital, say health officials www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital, say health officials
Deaths take the number of Palestinian journalists killed in the conflict since 7 October 2023 to at least 192
www.theguardian.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Another terrorist attack by Israel:
Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital, say health officials www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital, say health officials www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...