Ding Dong

48 years ago on August 19, 1977, Groucho Marx had died. He was one of the most important comedians of the 20th Century. Groucho, along with his other performing brothers, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo had a unique, zany and inventive style of comedy. R.I.P.

500 people commit suicide in Israel annually, yet we stay silent - I was almost a statistic Noam Nov, a mental health advocate, shares her decades-long struggle with suicidality, calling for open dialogue and societal action to confront Israel’s suicide crisis, which claims hundreds of lives...

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YouTube Surprise: CEO Says TV Overtakes Mobile as “Primary Device” for Viewing YouTube CEO Neal Mohan released his annual letter Tuesday morning, outlining his priorities for the video platform.

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#youtube

#stopantisemitismnow

Air traffic controller shortages are a nationwide problem Many of the country's air traffic control facilities are understaffed.

A huge share of the country's air traffic control facilities are understaffed, per a recent FAA report.

'Mark my words': George Conway predicts alarming showdown that could 'end' U.S. democracy George Conway predicted that Donald Trump would engage in a constitutional showdown that could spell the end of U.S. democracy.Vice President J.D. Vance argued Sunday that federal courts “aren’t allow...

“Mark my words. … They are going to basically tell the U.S. Marshals Service, do not enforce any of these orders, we will not obey them, … and, once that happens—I hope it doesn't … but I know in my heart that it will—our 236-year experiment … in American constitutionalism, is over.”

AI.

Key Republican Swing Vote On Intel Committee Backs Tulsi Gabbard For DNI Collins was considered to be the key swing vote for Gabbard’s controversial nomination to advance out of the Senate Intelligence Committee

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Coward.

Analysis: In the face of a trade war with America’s neighbors, Trump blinked | CNN Politics There are two things to remember when assessing Donald Trump’s presidencies.

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B.C. premier announces countermeasures against U.S. tariffs, including ban on 'red-state' liquor | CBC News B.C. Premier David Eby has announced immediate countermeasures in response to incoming U.S. tariffs, saying the province will take action to protect B.C. workers and businesses.

#BritishCanada just announced it will no longer import liquor of any kind from #RedStates in America.
They're going to target the states that gave him the power to attack our closest allies.

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Trump signed orders imposing the tariffs. The president signed executive orders placing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday, a move that could play havoc with global supply chains and lead to a new era of tension with allies.

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The tragic air collision revealed Trump’s rancid, irredeemable character once again | Sidney Blumenthal Trump’s pretense as king has quickly devolved into his strutting insult routine. He will always exploit tragedy to display his self-regard Outrages of Donald Trump’s rancid character topple over each other so rapidly and in such volume that they long ago…

The tragic air collision revealed Trump’s rancid, irredeemable character once again | Sidney Blumenthal

Elon Musk’s team has gotten access to the Treasury Department’s payments system.

#musk #robbery Here it comes.

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Bravo to FCC Commissioner Anna M Gomez for standing up to thugs.

US foreign aid transformed Ukraine. Its suspension threatens a setback Editor’s Note: The Kyiv Independent isn’t a recipient of U.S. foreign aid, and its funding wasn’t affected by the aid freeze. With the stroke of a pen, U.S. President Donald Trump last week put a fre...

USAID's support for Ukraine began well before the full-scale invasion and, according to people who have worked on such projects, their work is vital, and their value immeasurable.

Trump must call Putin’s bluff on Ukraine talks Russian President Vladimir Putin is starting 2025 with a bang. In a nod to U.S. President Donald Trump’s desire for a settlement in Ukraine, the Kremlin has announced its readiness for negotiations “w...

As Putin seeks “negotiations,” Russia’s crumbling economy and dwindling resources reveal its vulnerability. Western backing for Ukraine is key, writes Daniel Kochis of the Hudson Institute in this op-ed.