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Other Stuff

Oh, look! Putin FINALLY did something that made Trump a little mad: Russia hits Kyiv with deadliest attack since 2024, Ukrainian officials say

Trump ‘not happy’ with Putin for attack on Kyiv amid tense ceasefire negotiations

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The story is a bit interesting but the best thing is the name of the asteroid: NASA’s Lucy Captures Ice Cream Cone–Shaped Asteroid That Defies Expectations

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I remember when Durbin and Schakowsky were both kinda young. Poster children for term limits. On the one hand, good riddance. On the other hand, their replacements could be worse than they are.

Senate Dems brace for leadership fight after Durbin retirement

Rep. Schakowsky kicks off House Democrats' potential retirement wave

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My main connection to Phish is via the Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor, but since Ben & Jerry's has been an anti-Israel company for a long time I have boycotted their ice cream for the better part of a decade. Still, the story is not about ice cream and it's kinda interesting for folks who like the world of rock music: Phish Wins Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote, Followed by Bad Company

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I love this story... Bite me: Bites on gladiator bones first evidence of combat with lion

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Is there any degree of officious micromanagement that Dems won't engage in without any thought as to secondary effects? Colorado bill threatens Uber's operations | Governor | coloradopolitics.com

Well, at least someone got one right: Colorado gasoline warning label bill killed

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This is very dangerous for Trump and even more for Congressional Republicans.

Americans souring on Trump's economic strategy, polls say

Americans back Trump on immigration, sour on his economy: Poll

A Trump-supporting billionaire is very concerned (and right to be): Citadel CEO Ken Griffin: Trump is ‘eroding’ US brand and making the country poorer | Semafor

This story is why I think the market rallied way too much in the past couple of days. Tariffs of "50% to 65%" on Chinese imports still mean business closures and job losses in America.

Trump weighs slashing China tariffs to 50% to 65%: report

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Read the part about the cost of a civilian professor versus a military officer professor: Air Force Academy's staff cuts unclear amid mass resignations; cadets assured of 'world-class' education | Military | gazette.com

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Seems to me this is as aggressive as India could possibly be short of military action. And I don’t blame them: After Kashmir attack leaves 26 dead, India revokes key treaty, tells Pakistani nationals to leave - CBS News

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I'm tired of AG Weiser suing the federal government. He's my friend but I've felt this way for a while and he knows it. Maybe it has to do with hoping to win a Democratic primary for governor...I haven't asked and I won't ask. BUT I think he's correct here, on law and policy. I do wonder if he has standing though: Colorado joins multistate lawsuit targets Trump tariffs | Economy | coloradopolitics.com

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Cornell University booked a raging antisemite for a concert. Apparently nobody there did any homework on this troll. After at first trying to argue that there wasn't enough time to find another performer, the university canceled her performance. I would bet a LOT of money that they would not have done so last year, by which I mean they don't care about doing the right thing. They're just afraid because they see what the Trump administration is doing to Harvard and Columbia in the name of trying to stamp out antisemitism on college campuses.

First link is story before Cornell caved in. Next two are about the caving in. Last one is about the musician doing a video supporting Hamas and wearing what I call "terrorist rags" which may be impolite yet still seems rather accurate, at least since the days of Yasser Arafat.

Pro-Israel students at Cornell rip university for hosting Israel-hating singer at upcoming concert

BREAKING: Kotlikoff Rescinds Kehlani Invite, Citing Antisemitism and ‘Hateful Views’ - The Cornell Daily Sun

Cornell cancels Kehlani's spring concert performance over singer's antisemitic views

Kehlani stands with Palestinians in newest music video

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Didn't get to this yesterday:

I hope that Musk believes his time at DOGE and the hatred that it brought down on him not just from American liberals, along with the anger from much of Europe (because of his closeness to Trump, not because of DOGE). The negative impact on Tesla has been massive. I guess the question is whether it’s temporary.

Tesla misses on Q1 results but stock jumps after Musk says time at DOGE will drop 'significantly'

Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington and more time running Tesla after its profit plunges | Colorado In DC | coloradopolitics.com

Speaking of electric vehicles, here's a crowded field: Driverless trucks are rolling in Texas, ushering in new era

My friend Vitaliy Katsenelson, a successful value-fund manager, has some thoughts on Tesla: (27) Current Thoughts on Tesla - by Vitaliy Katsenelson

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At least they have tariffs making it even more expensive than it needs to be, just like we do now on so many things: Rice crisis: Japan imports grain from South Korea for first time in more than 25 years | Japan | The Guardian

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Mandy Connell