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NEW: ICE says it is restoring the legal status of thousands of international students in the SEVIS database (used jointly by the govt and universities) after continuing court losses. (h/t @johnhawkinson.bsky.social) storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Top notch Leopards/faces moment here from the managing director of Thiel Capital and the person who coined the term "Intellectual Dark Web." Yeah, so weird how much antisemitism there is on Musk's platform...real head scratcher there, my dude.

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You can think of the latest round of revisions in the IMF forecasts as an evaluation of who is likely to suffer most from the Trump tariffs. The biggest loser is Mexico, followed by the United States. China's economy will suffer, but not as much. And the rest of the world will suffer, too.

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You know it's going to be a nice sunny day when artillery practice starts before 9am. The British army apparently only functions in certain weather conditions. I guess being created to serve as a tool of colonial oppression means their optimal operating temperature is usually above 20C.

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Remarkable from WaPo poll: Trump sinking fast on immigration among independents. 56% disapprove of handling of issue 62% oppose removing foreign students 52% oppose renditions to El Salvador Only 21% want Abrego Garcia left there Engage, Dems. New piece from me: newrepublic.com/article/1944...

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He said / Xi said…nothing.

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EFF is a partner of this year’s Palestine Digital Activism Forum, taking place May 20th and 21st. Register today to hear from 60+ speakers about how war has impacted the digital rights of Palestinians in Gaza.

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THE ACTUALLY EXISTING WAR ON CHRISTMAS @tracyalloway.bsky.social and I wrote jointly in the Odd Lots newsletter about the prospect of empty shelves and reduced variety, as retailers are handling holiday orders right now. Sub here: www.bloomberg.com/account/news...

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Even established authoritarian regimes consider arresting defiant judges an extreme tactic—a serious escalation usually reserved for after one-party rule is firmly entrenched. Seeing a judge arrested in the US today should alarm everyone who values democratic governance. This cannot be allowed. 🧵

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#DRC: Doctors Without Borders condemns the killing of our colleague in Masisi, on April 18. This marks our third staff member killed in North Kivu this year. We call on authorities to ensure the safety of civilians and humanitarian workers. ow.ly/yZKT50VHl0a

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Funny how folks like to say that humanities degrees are “useless” while the world is being actively destroyed by people not knowing about history, ethics, media literacy, or how to think critically. But sure, tell me again how STEM alone will save us.

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Federal Regulators Hold Celebratory Seatbelt-Cutting Ceremony

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Lucia harvests citrus in Orange Cove CA: I climb up and down the ladder w)a bag full of oranges. I then to run to the bin & dump the bag. I earn $24 per 900lb bin. I make 4 bins a day ($96). This work isn't easy, but I earn enough to take care of myself & my children. #WeFeedYou

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When I left the Washington Post in 2023, my colleagues and I were worried AI would hoover up our work and enable "zombies" to churn out stories based on our reporting and writing styles. Today WaPo announced a partnership with OpenAI. And here it is: Zombie Gillian Brockell. I DID NOT WRITE THIS.

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Trump’s playbook is simple: punish anyone who stands in his way. This ain’t law and order—it’s a rise of authoritarianism in real time.

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"the American people are no economic fools. They understand what's happened over the past three months. They understand that back in January we had an economy that was moving along pretty well...And they've seen the enormous chaos subsequently."

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This gap is going to cause problems, believe me. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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Encryption is one of the most important tools we have to protect privacy online. It keeps conversations safe from surveillance, abuse, and data breaches. Florida’s SB 868 will destroy encryption for young people and everyone they talk to. Tell FL lawmakers to protect digital privacy.

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Federal health officials have reversed the decision to fire a few dozen scientists at the FDA’s food-safety labs, and say they are conducting a review to determine if other critical posts were cut.

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NEW: A Treasury Department inspector general is probing efforts by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE to obtain private taxpayer data and other sensitive information, internal communications reviewed by ProPublica show.

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More countries with a low burden of #malaria are making steady progress towards elimination. Of 83 malaria-endemic countries, 25 now report fewer than 10 cases per year.

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A kid whose parents couldn't afford school fees is now an "icon" on Time magazine's 2025 list — recognizing her work as CEO of Camfed, a charity that gives millions of girls a chance for an education.

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The Department of Justice has restored two previously canceled grants supporting victims of violent crimes, including domestic violence, following a Mother Jones report on Thursday that highlighted the critical roles the programs played for survivors.

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Historically, hygiene and health are reasons to have effective government. Without it, people senselessly die. Demolishing the federal government will have terrible costs. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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States sue Trump Education Department to defend school diversity efforts https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/04/25/democrat-states-sue-trump-education-department-stop-anti-dei-threats/

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Breaking News: A federal prosecutor interrogated the The New England Journal of Medicine — which is considered the world’s most prestigious medical journal — in what its editor described as a “vaguely threatening” letter.

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Pete Hegseth’s personal phone number — which he used in a top security Signal chat — could be found on WhatsApp, Facebook, a fantasy sports site, and reviews left for a plumber and dentist. Read more: trib.al/R7JrKM6

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EFF joined the ACLU and other legal advocacy organizations today in filing an amicus brief in support of Susman Godfrey LLP, another law firm targeted by President Donald Trump. This is the fourth such brief we’ve filed so far. www.eff.org/document/04-...

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Helpful perspective from Jamie Kirchick. This op-ed captures one grave danger of Trump’s war-worsening scheme (it’s not a peace plan in any sense). Sadly, there are several more. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/o...

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The IRS has a long history of keeping tax information confidential. But a new data-sharing agreement with ICE breaks that precedence and betrays the trust of immigrant communities in ways that could bear consequences for decades.

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All 25 supported bakeries in Gaza have now shut down. As the blockade on Gaza continues for over a month, people face growing risks of severe hunger, malnutrition, and lack of adequate health care. Urgent humanitarian access is critical to resume lifesaving services #ceasefire

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Judge Hannah Dugan, the Wisconsin judge who was arrested on Friday morning on charges of obstructing immigration enforcement, spent most of her legal career working on behalf of low-income people and marginalized groups. Here's what to know.

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“When I was younger, there were never people who liked to spend time home alone by themselves, but now it’s a national epidemic,” said Robert F. Kennedy Jr. theonion.com/rfk-jr-...

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volkswagen overtakes tesla as europe's number one electric vehicle seller electric vws registered in europe during the first three months of the year: 65,679 teslas: 53,237 -jato dynamics

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'President: Ukraine will not legally recognize any temporarily occupied territories' www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polyt...

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You don’t need big tech know-how to take some small, simple steps to better protect your privacy, and to build an online space that feels as free and safe as speaking with those closest to you IRL, EFF’s Paige Collings writes for @teenvogue.com.

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Booksellers have faced censorship and harassment defending the freedom to read. Celebrate your local bookstore and support their ongoing role in safeguarding intellectual freedom. press.princeton.edu/ideas/bookst... #BookstoreDay

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Commerce Department employees caught up in a legal battle over their mass firings are now learning that their health care coverage was cut off weeks ago, even though they were paying their premiums.

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The Attorney General is so unserious. If you’re a prosecutor who is serious about obtaining a conviction, you don’t go on Fox and talk about the (alleged) facts of the case like this. Has Bondi read the Justice Manual? Has Bondi heard of pretrial publicity motions? How about bar ethics rules?

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Today we honor the flippered citizens of our icy nation. Whether you celebrate whilst eating a democracy sausage in Oz, doomscrolling in America, pulling maple taps in Canada, or elsewhere, we appreciate the support! #worldpenguinday

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Judge Hellerstein noted that no law authorizes the government “to hire a jail in a foreign country where people could be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment not allowable in United States jails.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...

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Two of the three judges who issued decisions blocking Trump’s blatantly illegal DOE decrees demanding that K-12 schools drop their “DEI programs” or lose all federal funds were appointed by Mr. Trump. A third was appointed by President Barack Obama. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...

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Now Harvard is looking to unload a slug of PE investments in the secondary market. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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We will be at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly next week, presenting developments from across #ECMWF. Find out which sessions we are involved in as speakers, poster presenters and conveners ➡ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med... #EGU2025 @egu.eu

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NEW: Nike has made an expansive effort to convince consumers, investors and others that it is improving the lives of factory workers who make its products, not exploiting them. A rare view of wages at one Cambodian factory tests this claim. With @oregonian.com

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Crucial from @benburgis.bsky.social: Trump's suggestion that Russia's big concession will be refraining from taking ALL of Ukraine is not just bad negotiating. It presumes Putin has strength he simply does not have. On the pod, Ben sharply dissects Trump's approach: newrepublic.com/article/1943...

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I have this nagging feeling that that is not how his "the art of the deal" is "structured".

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PhD Timeline xkcd.com/3081

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Maria works in Oxnard, CA, harvesting blackberries. She shares, "Some might think my job is easy, but it isn't. I get very tired moving my hands quickly all day long. But there is no choice. I need to make extra boxes to earn a little more money for my family." #WeFeedYou

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'Ukrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London' www.reuters.com/world/ukrain...

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