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Our parents taught us that rather than speaking ill and being judgemental, a much better approach to life and relationships is to look for the best in people. It’s a lesson I have carried with me ever since. Heres’ my thoughts on the power of kindness: bit.ly/3QXs6vI

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Elon Musk staffers are drawing six-figure government salaries funded by taxpayers.

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Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons

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Breaking news: The European Central Bank has cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to 2.5%, amid signs that inflation is returning to its 2% goal in a lacklustre Eurozone recovery. The rate is now at its lowest since February 2023 www.ft.com/content/52f9...

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‘Watershed moment’: EU leaders close to agreeing €800bn defence plan

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Global sea ice hit ‘all-time minimum’ in February, scientists say

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Trump touted his admin's "Make America Healthy Again" agenda during yesterday's address. What he didn't say is that the EPA plans to drop a lawsuit against a chemical manufacturer whose emissions fueled pollution and health problems in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley." Hello?

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"a return of the 'corrupt process' that existed before the 1930s in which tariffs remain on the books and businesses try to curry favor (in this case, with Trump) to win exemptions..." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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World’s biggest iceberg runs aground after a near-40-year journey from Antarctica

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It is a remarkable statement. But Trump himself has said that’s the strategy

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This flew under the radar, but Trump says his administration won't enforce an anti-money laundering law that requires corporations to disclose information on who really owns shell companies to the Treasury. "Drain the swamp."

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There’s no such thing as a free lunch… except for issuing Eurobonds for defense...

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D.Rather: While we suspected it was coming, it is all too much to carefully process. Take a breath. We need to find a balance between trying to know everything and ignoring all of it. Read publications you trust, watch and listen to radio and television outlets that are still reporting the news.

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UK MPs condemn ‘deeply disrespectful’ JD Vance comments

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Pope Francis remains in stable condition, a day after respiratory crisis

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A member of Russia’s state-owned news agency gained access to the Oval Office on Friday to cover President Trump’s sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – even as the AP and Reuters were barred from the high-level meeting www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/m...

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Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.

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The FAA is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to overhaul the communications system that serves as the backbone of the nation’s air traffic control and is awarding the work to Musk’s Starlink. Follow the money and see where it goes.

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Only one thing really matters. American security guarantees for Ukraine. And on that, Starmer came back from Washington empty-handed. iandunt.substack.com/p/europe-can...

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Trump claims to only care about the undocumented. Instead he is de-documenting those here legally.

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Britain and France working on plans for ‘reassurance force’ to protect Ukraine

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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

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Don’t buy stuff on February 28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand. #resist

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FTs most read piece…

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Elon is expected to turn DOGE's budget-slashing sights on the FAA’s little-known commercial spaceflight office, which has proposed fines and grounded SpaceX after explosions and other incidents. New, from @heathervogell.bsky.social @propublica.org

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“'DOGE is not legit,' read one poster on the state Capitol steps in Jefferson City, Missouri... 'Why does Elon have your Social Security info???'...” apnews.com/article/5050...

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Baltic states sever last power links to Russia https://www.ft.com/enrichedcontent/d64c2559-1d39-4c72-9317-887598f81799

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Really love this cartoon from the great Michael De Adder. The outpouring of support coming in has been truly amazing! Thanks everybody!

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So, consider what Trump is doing and never forget it. Ever. Timidity is not a tactic for this situation. Pay attention, take notes. Help those most affected by our new leader’s selfish actions. At the same time, make sure to keep your mental health front of mind.

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So many people are disheartened by the broadcast media, much of which appears to have been tamed by Trump. This is not the same group of journalists who held him accountable for January 6, 2021. Many anchors and reporters seemed subdued on Inauguration Day and the days since.

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D.Rather: While we suspected it was coming, it is all too much to carefully process. Take a breath. We need to find a balance between trying to know everything and ignoring all of it. Read publications you trust, watch and listen to radio and television outlets that are still reporting the news.

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