Akiko Fujita
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Journalist | Tech, Geopolitics, and Climate
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Nick Timiraos
4 months ago
Outgoing Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic signals greater concern about Fed independence than the more anodyne statements typically offered by his colleagues when the subject comes up He says there's an ongoing threat and the outcome is genuinely uncertain
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"One of the worst mass killings in contemporary world history." I can't stop thinking about this story. Brilliant reporting. If there's one thing you read today.... let this be it
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Opinion | ‘It Is One of the Worst Mass Killings in Contemporary World History’
We surveyed medical workers across 14 cities and 11 provinces about their experiences treating wounded protesters.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/02/25/opinion/iran-protests-doctors.html
4 months ago
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“Capitalism in America is starting to look like China”
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The U.S. Marches Toward State Capitalism With American Characteristics
President Trump is imitating the Chinese Communist Party by extending political control ever deeper into the economy.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/the-u-s-marches-toward-state-capitalism-with-american-characteristics-f75cafa8?st=8vBdoc&reflink=article_copyURL_share
11 months ago
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“His actions were illegal — both exceeding the scope of his statutory authority and violating the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.”
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Live Updates: Judge Blocks Trump From Deploying National Guard in Los Angeles
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06/12/us/la-protests-trump-marines-ice?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
about 1 year ago
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“To do this in militaristic gear in L.A. is intended to notch up the image of deportations being in high gear …But the actual deportations are paltry compared with the imagery.”
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The White House Marching Orders That Sparked the L.A. Migrant Crackdown
After deportations fell short of President Trump’s campaign promises, federal agents summoned to a meeting in Washington were told to “just go out there and arrest illegal aliens.”
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/protests-los-angeles-immigrants-trump-f5089877?st=vWuraF&reflink=article_copyURL_share
about 1 year ago
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ian bremmer
about 1 year ago
law and order* *terms and limits may apply
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Adam Rose
about 1 year ago
Law enforcement is violently targeting press at protests around Los Angeles, from easily recognizable "mainstream" outlets to freelancers and independents. ALL press have explicit legal protections in California.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
. This evidence thread may get graphic. 🧵👇
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Incredible read. Wow.
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The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/trump-administration-accidentally-texted-me-its-war-plans/682151/
over 1 year ago
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Carl Quintanilla
over 1 year ago
GOLDMAN: “.. The current equity market sell off isn’t just the fastest 10% correction since COVID — but is also the worst post-election sell-off if we exclude 2000 and 2008."
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over 1 year ago
the feminine urge to
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Bluesky CEO: imagine a 'world without Caesars'
Jay Graber dunks on Mark Zuckerberg without mentioning his name.
https://mashable.com/article/bluesky-jay-graber-keynote-session-sxsw-2025
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Well, that’s one way to get MAGA on board with EVs
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over 1 year ago
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“U.S. government deciding to use their limited resources in terms of enforcement of immigration laws to target someone whose speech they just disagree with”
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Trump Seeks to Expel a Green Card Holder, Mahmoud Khalil, Over Student Protests
Immigration officers arrested a Columbia University graduate for helping lead campus protests against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. President Trump said the case was “the first arrest of many to...
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/us/trump-rubio-khalil-columbia-student-protests.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
over 1 year ago
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“…when you execute a near perfect-looking Nazi-esque salute on stage at a Trump rally … guess what? Whether you intend it or not, or think the reaction is silly or not, it doesn’t necessarily matter.”
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Sometimes a Nazi Salute Is a Nazi Salute
Did Elon Musk intentionally "sieg heil" at Donald Trump's inauguration rally? Sometimes it only matters what you do, not what you intend.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-news/musk-nazi-salute-trump-rally-1236113874/
over 1 year ago
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He lost 42 members of his family in Assad's chemical attacks, but still doesn't know where their bodies are buried. If there's one story you listen to today, let this be it
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Syrians can finally tell their stories about Assad's chemical attacks
Survivors of the Syrian regime's chemical attacks are free now speak about how they lost their families. We meet people who endured attacks that Syria's former president used to stay in power.
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/17/nx-s1-5230462/syrians-can-finally-tell-their-stories-about-assads-chemical-attacks
over 1 year ago
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For Juan Soto!? Might be rich coming from a Dodgers fan, but am I the only one who thinks the Mets overpaid?
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over 1 year ago
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US economy added 227,000 jobs in November - more than expected. Unemployment rate ticked higher to 4.2%
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November jobs report: US economy adds 227,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate rises to 4.2% as labor market rebounds
The November jobs report will be closely tracked by investors for clues regarding the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision later in December.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/november-jobs-report-us-economy-adds-227000-jobs-in-november-unemployment-rate-rises-to-42-as-labor-market-rebounds-191057872.html
over 1 year ago
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"South Korea’s struggle is a powerful reminder that democracy is not self-sustaining—it requires active vigilance"
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over 1 year ago
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Did a deeper dive on the impact Trump's deportations are likely to have on the labor market. As one economist told me, "Take whatever [jobs] number you had in mind and subtract 100,000 a month.”
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US labor market braces for disruption as Trump vows mass deportations
While the scope of Donald Trump's deportation program remains in question, economists argue any forced removals would have ripple effects across major sectors and strain the already tight US labor mar...
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-labor-market-braces-for-disruption-as-trump-vows-mass-deportations-135620418.html
over 1 year ago
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Emily Feng
over 1 year ago
“If the Trump administration pursues an even broader decoupling, the costs will be magnified exponentially.”
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How America’s War on Chinese Tech Backfired
And why Trump’s plans would make things even worse.
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/how-americas-war-chinese-tech-backfired
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Even as $BTC inches closer to the $100k level, crypto miners are doubling down on AI hosting . One miner tells me it's a simple calculation "consistent and reliable cash flow"
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Crypto miners double down on AI hosting for more reliable cash flow
The all-out search for electricity to sustain the insatiable appetite for artificial intelligence is providing a lift to another industry with considerable energy usage: crypto mining.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-miners-double-down-on-ai-hosting-for-more-reliable-cash-flow-140315540.html
over 1 year ago
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Carl Quintanilla
over 1 year ago
* Bluesky CEO: Our platform is ‘radically different’ from anything else in social media
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The Budget Lab at Yale estimates Trump's proposed tariffs on US imports could cost up to $7600 per year, for the average American household. Expect price hike for everyday goods ... *if* Trump follows through on his campaign promise. Here's my latest for
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Finance
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How Trump’s proposed tariffs could affect the cost of jeans, appliances, and everyday items
Inflation is moderating, but economists expect that trend could reverse quickly if Donald Trump follows through with a proposal to impose 10%-20% tariffs on all imports and a 60% tariff on Chinese goo...
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/how-trumps-proposed-tariffs-could-affect-the-cost-of-jeans-appliances-and-everyday-items-202210225.html?src=rss&ncid=twitter_yfsocialtw_l1gbd0noiom
over 1 year ago
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Better late than never! What did I miss?
over 1 year ago
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