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What makes me optimistic about the future of local news, despite the bleak present. From my convo with @oknox.bsky.social. www.usnews.com/news/u-s-new...
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thank you!

Good @oknox.bsky.social piece: "A run to the supermarket costs more now than when Trump took office in January, with staples like beef and coffee more expensive for reasons that include his tariffs, though inflation has remained below its apex under Biden."

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In Paris for a lightning trip and there are signs for a Star Wars-themed burlesque show called The Empire Strips Back and now I wish I had more time for this visit

assault with a deli weapon!

thank you!

as promised: Charles Entertainment Cheese leads my weekly roundup:

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FX launches 'Alien: Earth' companion podcast and immersive digital experiences FX is going all in on "Alien: Earth," launching an official podcast, panoramic views and a Disney+ Vision Pro experience ahead of the show's August 12 premiere.

well now I’ll have to watch the show!

Yay, @jetjocko.bsky.social !

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what?

feel free

Parks gift shops directed to remove items that ‘disparage Americans’ The National Park Service’s directive is part of a wider Trump administration effort to reshape how American history is told at federal institutions.

It's going to be a challenge to explain, say, a Civil War battlefield without disparaging Americans

More from @jakespring.bsky.social @hannahnatanson.bsky.social @anushamathur.bsky.social

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I had to ask

I’m sure people will have thoughts

Great moments in mass email whoopsies

this holds up!

this is truly…hmmm…what’s the fruit-based description I’m looking for?

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hulloh, friends!

I’ll be on Julie Mason’s show, 5-6 pm east!

Lots to talk about on the weekly roundup!

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5 Takeaways From Trump’s Call With Vladimir Putin The call yielded no big breakthroughs, but does offer some clues.

"A ceasefire seems as far as ever," writes @oknox.bsky.social‬ for Decision Points, our daily newsletter.
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Despite Trump’s ‘Deals,’ the Trade War Is Still On Trump’s gotten good news on inflation and trade, but tariffs aren’t going away.

'The White House has portrayed the China announcement and the U.K. development as trade agreements, but they aren’t', writes @oknox.bsky.social, his latest for Decision Points.
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My latest: Trump vs Amazon

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Had a bit of fun with the headline

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as promised:

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Tonight’s column is about the trade war and includes “He Said, Xi Said” in the headline

Trump Blinks, but the Trade War’s Still On Let’s keep the climbdown in context.

What, exactly, is happening with China and traiffs?
@oknox.bsky.social breaks it all down
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Pete Hegseth Is Safe. Until He Isn’t. Trump Cabinet picks aren’t exactly known for their longevity.

Hegseth is safe.
For now
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We’re seeing the first layoffs blamed on tariffs. My column today:

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Trump Explores Expelling U.S. Citizens to El Salvador The president’s track record points to a dangerous and slippery slope.

"The president’s remarks on Monday were the clearest sign he isn’t just idly dreaming of clapping political critics in irons but is seriously considering shipping people who are U.S. citizens today to overseas prisons," writes @oknox.bsky.social in today's Decision Point
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