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Here’s Where Trump Got His Idiotic Idea to Tariff Foreign Movies Someone close to Donald Trump planted the idea in his head that the United States should tariff foreign movies (whatever that means).

The details of the tariff were still being sorted out by Hollywood executives as of Sunday night, reported Reuters. By Monday, Netflix, Disney, Paramount Global, and Fox Corp stocks went tumbling.

1 in 5 adults forget or choose not to wash their hands | CNN A new survey details the handwashing habits of nearly 3,600 adults in the United States.

Americans still don’t know how and when to wash their hands

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing

"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
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Donald Trump's approval rating collapses with rural Americans Rural voters have long been a cornerstone of Trump's base, and any slippage in their support could have major implications for future Republican success.

Some expected. Some surprises.

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I didn't hunt down terrorists around the world so that Mike Lawler could have seniors dragged out of town halls like criminals.

NY-17 deserves a real leader, not a coward.

Europe’s choice is clear.

To put science at the heart of its economy.

To become the home of scientific freedom and collaboration.

And to welcome talent from all over the world.

I’m glad to present the first elements of our Choose Europe Initiative.

→ europa.eu/!TTbWbJ

Reminder for those who seem to have forgotten: We don’t have kings in America. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/george-washington-would-have-thrown

A picture of Vladimir Putin holding his phone

“Wait guys, P. Hegseth is typing…”

Grace Kelly and Louis Armstrong during production of High Society (1956)

BYD Jumps to Record After Unveiling Five-Minute EV Battery BYD Co. shares jumped to a record after the Chinese automaker unveiled a line-up of electric vehicles that it says can charge almost as fast as it takes to refuel a regular car.

BYD shares jumped to a record after the Chinese automaker unveiled EV battery that charges in five minutes.

Chinese EV maker BYD says new fast-charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank BYD reveals new platform with charging speeds of 1,000 kW, which would be twice as fast as Tesla’s superchargers Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has unveiled a new charging system that it said could make it possible for EVs to charge as quickly…

Chinese EV maker BYD says new fast-charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank

How Chinese EV Manufacturer BYD Hopes to Drive Tesla off the Road This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The leading Chinese electric carmaker BYD has soared in value after it said its latest batteries charge fast enough to 249 miles of range…

How Chinese EV Manufacturer BYD Hopes to Drive Tesla off the Road

China's electric carmaker BYD sales beat Elon Musk's Tesla The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue for last year came in at $107bn, boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles.

Chinese EV company BYD has overtaken Elon Musk’s Tesla, with shares jumping by 50% this year alone.
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#America, just a little reminder.

This is what good #neighbours do for one another.

They don't talk about a 51st state.

🇨🇦🇺🇸 #CanadaUS

#Elbowsup #CanadaStrong #Cdnpoli #Never51 #USpoli #Allies #WeStoodWithYou

✍️ 'Accidentally copying in a journalist to senior officials’ private thoughts about Europe was a gift of Providence' | Writes Janet Daley

If you’re looking for Newfoundland hospitality, Rosie’s is the place to go.

Prime Minister Mark Carney greets people at Rosie’s Restaurant & Bakery in Gander, NL.

We’ll cut taxes for the middle class, so you can keep more of your hard-earned paycheck.

When Canadians are better off, our country’s better off. #CanadaStrong

The Paradox of Hard Work Why do people enjoy doing difficult things?

In 2018, two social psychologists introduced the “Effort Paradox” to make sense of why people enjoy doing difficult things. The explanation may have a lot to do with how people find meaning in life, Alex Hutchinson writes:

❗️New cover of the 🇵🇱Polish magazine Wprost

Ethereum down 57% from its all-time high, but it’s still worth more than Toyota Ethereum's price is significantly below its all-time high, but its market capitalization remains substantial. Ethereum's valuation exceeds that of major global companies like Toyota and Disney. If Ethereum were a company, it would rank among the top fifty largest in the world. Experts attribute Ethereum's valuation to speculative interest and its role in new financial technologies. While Ethereum is infrastructure rather than a business, its value is tied to usage and its future potential. The transition to proof-of-stake enhanced Ethereum's appeal as a deflationary asset. Recent data indicates that Ethereum is currently experiencing inflation, depending on network activity. Ethereum's market capitalization is also larger than Greece's GDP. Analysts see this as a signal of legitimacy and a reflection of Ethereum's future role in digital infrastructure. Ethereum's ongoing development, with innovations like native rollups, further enhances its capabilities.

Ethereum down 57% from its all-time high, but it’s still worth more than Toyota

Ethereum's price is significantly below its all-time high, but its market capitalization remains substantial. Ethereum's valuation exceeds that of major global companies like Toyota and Disney. If…

#crypto #eth #news

❗️The 🇳🇱Netherlands plans to increase its army from 70,000 to 100,000 by 2030 and create the prerequisites for a further increase to 200,000 if necessary.

Obviously, Jeffrey Goldberg has the texts that Hegseth claims that he doesn’t have. The Senate or House Armed Services Chairs can easily and quickly verify who is lying about this. If Hegseth blatant lied about this on camera tonight, how in the world can he continue in this job?

Shuttered Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex Rebrands as Grinex, Global Ledger Finds The Swiss blockchain analytics firm said it found a trove of off and on-chain data to suggest Grinex is a direct successor to Garantex.

Shuttered Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex Rebrands as Grinex, Global Ledger Finds

The Swiss blockchain analytics firm said it found a trove of off and on-chain data to suggest Grinex is a direct successor to Garantex.

#crypto #news

Like in the Salvador!

"Now we’re seeing more and more people who are in detention who are green card holders"

Imagine thinking a guy who charges around $100K for a vehicle with glued on metal panels that just fall off is the one to be trusted anywhere near our government.

Bernie standing next to AOC holding a rally attendee’s baby with people taking pictures, laughing and smiling.

Timeline cleanse 🌞

#muskrat #done