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Britain’s Radical Plan to Tackle the Migrant Crisis Turns Into a Cautionary Tale

  
WSJ - 06.26.2024 Original article ›
Max Colchester, Nicholas Bariyo
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Only 2 migrants were sent to Rwanda under a British government program of the Tories party to send migrants to Africa. The program if it took off was to spend 490 million British pounds to send migrants to Rwanda from Britain. A payment of 120 million pounds was made to Rwanda. WSJ says it is a huge waste of money. Each of the 2 migrants were paid $3000. Meanwhile record numbers of migrants entered Britain through the English Channel. Over 500 migrants crossed over in small boats each day in 2024, a 23% jump.

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Supreme Court Rules for Biden Administration in Social-Media Case

  
WSJ - 06.26.2024 Original article ›
Jan Wolfe
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The US Supreme Court throws out a lawsuit that said the Biden administration unlawfully pressured social media platforms to remove content seen as disinformation. The ruling said the two states Louisiana and Missouri and five parties had no rights to bring their claims before a judge. Earlier lower courts had ruled against the government . The claims by the two states were shown through emails written by government officials to Facebook asking why it had not removed disinformation that said Covid vaccines were harmful. This issue of the usefulness of vaccines for Covid was a major issue in 2022.

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David McCormick is worth at least $116 million and maybe a lot more, a new report says

  
https://www.inquirer.com - 10.02.2024 Original article ›
Jonathan Tamari | Ryan W. Briggs | Chris A. Williams
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During the Republican Senate campaign in 2022 to replace Pat Toomey, both candidates Oz and McCormick had assets over $100 million according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. This seat was won by Dan Fetterman, Democrat of Pennsylvania. The contrast between the wealthy and the middle class candidates and their distance from average Americans struggling to make a living was very clear, almost similar to the billionaire former president and the Harris-Walz Middle class candidates vowing to rebuild the American middle class atrophied from outsourcing of jobs overseas and wages falling behind cost of living for ordinary workers.

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England riots: how has ‘two-tier policing’ myth become widespread?

  
The Guardian - 08.05.2024 Original article ›
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The idea of "two tier policing" in Britian has been spread by Tommy Robinson and other figures and by social media actors yet it does not pass scrutiny says this report in The Guardian. It is in situations such as these that social media cannot be considered a technological advance but one that takes society back many steps. The lack of regulatory scrutiny and regulation of social media through Tech industry acting on its agenda may be one of the serious threats facing Democracy in the US, Europe and the World.

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The Alabama museum grappling with the 'Gulf of America'

  
BBC News - 02.07.2025 Original article ›
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For most of the 1500's and the 1600's it was mostly a Spanish sea. After the failure of the Armada invasion of England in 1588, England and France contended for supremacy in the sea in this region. Gulf of America or Gulf of the Americas is more appropriate than Gulf of Mexico considering it borders Texas, Alabama, and three other American states. This is where containerized shipping started in Mobile. Mobile is the location of the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico which shows the early voyages and the settlers in the region.

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The return of two lefts in France

  
Le Monde.fr - 01.17.2025 Original article ›
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There are now 2 Lefts in France after the failure of a no confidence motion in parliament on premier Francis Bayrou. Le Monde says the Socialist Party under Faure made a responsible choice to work with "reconciliation" in mind at a difficult time for the slowing European economy, changes in government in US and Germany in 2025, and no settlement in Ukraine. The Socialist party made certain of key changes in the government's policies for the remainder of Macron's term as president as the price of it's support and for ongoing discussions.

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King joins Raye and Apple boss at Battersea Power Station market

  
BBC News - 12.13.2024 Original article ›
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Battersea Power Station in its heyday in the 1950's processed one mlilion tons of coal from Wales and England to power the UK with one fifth's of its electricity. King Charles pays a Christmas visit to the Power Station buildings that are converted into shops and where Apple has its UK headquarters. The singer Raye performs during the visit. The architecture design was done by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. It resembles an upside down coffee table. The boiler house could fit St Paul's cathedral inside, says the BBC.

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Trump to Press Ramaphosa to Pare Back Racial Equity Laws

  
NYTimes.com - 05.21.2025 Original article ›
Erica L. Green, John Eligon
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Discussions between president Ramaphosa of South Africa and DJT center on protecting South Africa's Afrikaaner minority. DJT has protested expropriations of Afrikaaner farms by the govenrment. It also will include trade and efforts to stabilize South Africa's economy which needs US cooperation. Afrikaaners are the Dutch minority that ruled South Africa after the Boer War of 1900 ceded authority from the British to Afrikaaners. South Africa developed a multi racial state after the collapse of Apartheid segregation in 1994, yet the country has faced shortages of energy, mismanagement and minority rights issues since 1994.

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Urine test for prostate cancer could pave way for screening scheme

  
- 04.28.2025 Original article ›
Rhys Blakely, Science Correspondent
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A new test for Prostate Cancer, a test with high accuracy being developed in Britain- in it are proteins shed by prostate tumors in urine are tested.  This test is planned with testing of 200,000 people in Britain with funding of 42 million pounds. It has 0.92 accuracy compared to 0.62-0.75 for the conventional PSA Test. This test tests a different set of proteins. PSA Test is known to have false positives and is not accurate. This will revolutionize the testing for prostate cancer, one of the main cancers affecting men.

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Ford Offers Discounts on Cars and Trucks as Auto Tariffs Kick In

  
NYTimes.com - 04.03.2025 Original article ›
Neal E. Boudette
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Ford car inventory April 2025 is 568,000 vehicles, 8% higher than in 2024. Only Dodge has more vehicles in inventory.  Ford From America For America car discounts give the price discount given to employees to customers in April 2025. This will displace some of the German and South Korean cars that face a 25% import duty on Liberation Day April 2, 2025. German and South Korean cars are made in their home country or a third country about 60% for South Korean makers Hyundai/Kia and over 70% for German carmakers VW Audi, BMW, Benz.

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Biden Joins UAW Picket Line Ahead of Trump Visit, Opening 2024 Election Fight

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WSJ - 09.26.2023 Original article ›
Catherine Lucey, Ken Thomas
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US president Biden joins a UAW picket line in Detroit. Biden says he supports the UAW in its wage negotiations for 40% increase in wages. Workers wages are depressed because of concessions made a decade ago to ensure the survival of the US auto companies. UAW leader Shain Fawn was elected directly by the rank and file members for the first time. He has gone back to the UAW's roots for strike action, as it seeks to reverse concessions on tiered wages and address the cost of living crisis. 

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Ryan Gellert Wants Patagonia to Be Part of the Environmental Solution

  
WSJ - 02.05.2023 Original article ›
Emily Bobrow
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Ryan Gellert, CEO of Patagonia, hopes to demonstrate a different way of doing business that supports action to protect the planet from climate change, increases upward mobility in the US, and supports US democracy by distancing itself from socially disrupting social media. In Weekend Confidential WSJ talks to the CEO of Patagonia outdoor clothing retailer.

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Watch | Why does Andhra Pradesh want three capitals?

  
The Hindu - 10.26.2022 Original article ›
The Hindu Bureau
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When Hyderabad was designated capital of the new Telengana state formed from Andhra Pradesh state the idea of a new capital city that would cost 1 lakh crores for basic infrastructure to be set up at Amravati was suggested. The current Chief Minister Mr. Reddy says there is already infrastructure at Vizag, and this would make it a natural choice.

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The thriving gardens at the heart of Rio de Janeiro's favelas  | DW | 15.04.2022

  
DW.COM - 04.16.2022 Original article ›
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In Manguinhos one of the poorest neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, people are adding hope and a new future for the community by cultivating a garden the size of 3 football fields to produce fruits and vegetables. The gardens offer food and employment to a variety of deprived neighborhoods. This brings together 50 community gardens in a city initiative.

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Germany plans €9 ticket to offset the impact of the Ukraine war | DW | 13.05.2022

  
DW.COM - 05.13.2022 Original article ›
William Noah Glucroft
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Starting June 1 traveling across Germany by train or bus will cost only 9 euros for 1 month. All modes of transport are covered. It is financed by 2.5 billion euros from the Federal Government. The goal is to reduce gasoline consumption and promote climate neutral travel. It works for tourists too who can buy the 9 euros monthly pass. 

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PMQs live: Keir Starmer says Rishi Sunak ‘too weak’ to sack Zahawi amid pressure over Tory chairman to quit

  
The Guardian - 01.25.2023 Original article ›
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Prime Minister's questions in the British parliament will be very uncomfortable if Nadhim Zahawi is still head of the Tory party say Conservative party MP's in this report in The Guardian. Zahawi has a tax settlement with the British tax authorites which has led to much criticism leading to pressure for him to resign. 

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Opinion | The Problem With Everything-Bagel Liberalism

  
NYTimes.com - 04.03.2023 Original article ›
Ezra Klein, Janet Delaney
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Affordable housing in the San Francisco Bay area with its rising homelessness costs $700,000 a unit and takes about 6 years to build. Ezra Klein of NYT looks at the Tanahan project which cost $400,000 a unit. He says many affordable housing advocates ask for too much leading to delays and project costs that are very high.

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Bavaria mulls reopening nuclear plant under state control – DW – 04/16/2023

  
dw.com - 04.18.2023 Original article ›
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The Bavarian government and the CDU party oppose the closing of the last 3 nuclear plants in Germany. This will increase use of fossil fuels till renewable energy supplies are secured. Bavarian prime minister Soder wants the federal government to give the state authority to continue operating the Isar 2 nuclear power station 80 kilometres northeast of Munich.

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Explained: Features of India-made light combat helicopters

  
The Indian Express - 04.01.2022 Original article ›
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The lack of a light combat helicopter to reach high elevations was sorely felt during India's Kargil War in 1999. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited started developing this type of helicopter for ultra-high regions such as Ladakh and Siachen Glacier in 2006. The Indian Cabinet Committee has approved the purchase of 15 LCH Helicopters from HAL.

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Living under coronavirus lockdown in Paris | DW | 09.04.2020

  
DW.COM - 04.09.2020 Original article ›
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Pictures from the lockdown in Paris, France, which has been tightened to reduce new infections in the pandemic. Unlike other countries with lax controls in lockdowns people in Paris are required to carry a document showing authorization to go outside, the place where a person is going, and show it to police on the street. 

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E.U. pledges emergency 1 billion euros in aid to Afghanistan and its neighbors

  
Washington Post - 10.12.2021 Original article ›
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Afghanistan plunges into a dire economic crisis and socio economic collapse with the collapse of basic services such as health care, banks, food supplies, financial systems. The EU promises humanitarian aid of $1.16 billion to be delivered directly by aid organizations. A virtual group of 20 summit leads to discussion of how to prevent famine and collapse In October 2021.

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For Successful Aging, Pick Up the Pace or Mix It Up

  
NYTimes.com - 09.02.2020 Original article ›
Gretchen Reynolds
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At this time of coronavirus exercize is ever more important. This report in NYT shows that some intensity in walking is needed for proper exercize which can be lost as people age and walk in a placid manner. To get this added intensity add hills or uphill walking to your exercize routine or add cycling or other forms of exercize.

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European Banks Consider Mergers for Survival

  
WSJ - 09.20.2020 Original article ›
Patricia Kowsmann, Margot Patrick
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European banks are expecting low returns and a period of low rates and souring loans from the pandemic and many banks may have to merge to survive. Most are just covering costs. CaixaBank is buying Bankia SA in Spain. Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank may reconsider merging. UBS may consider merging with Credit Suisse, though Swiss banks are in better shape.

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French government announces 'historic' €7 billion aid package for Air France-KLM

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France 24 - 04.25.2020 Original article ›
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 About 350,000 direct and indirect employees work for Air France-KLM. The French government will give a loan of 7 billion euros to the airline. Of this 4 billion euros are in bank loans guaranteed by the state and 3 billion euros of loans directly from the state. Separately Renault will get a 5 billion euro loan.

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By May 15, share blueprint on lockdown exit: PM Modi to CMs

  
The Indian Express - 05.11.2020 Original article ›
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Indian prime minister Modi talks to chief ministers of all the Indian states by videoconference as he prepares for gradual reopening of the economy. A key concern- that the coronavirus should not spread to rural areas. Chief ministers were asked for their ideas on reopening. Indian railways sets up train services to take 45 million migrant workers to their home regions.

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