Jim Manzon
@jimmanzon.bsky.social
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Journalist & Development Communicator. Powered by caffeine and questionable life choices.
Target's new CEO got the worst welcome imaginable: protesters storming headquarters on day one, demanding he take a stand against ICE operations. A major union with $4 trillion in assets just warned his response will define his entire tenure.
#Retail
#Corporate
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Target's New CEO Gets Brutal Welcome: Protesters Storm HQ on First Day Over ICE Operations
Target's Michael Fiddelke faced protesters at Minneapolis HQ on his first day as CEO while union leaders demanded he condemn ICE operations in Minnesota.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/targets-new-ceo-gets-brutal-welcome-protesters-storm-hq-first-day-over-ice-operations-1776158
about 18 hours ago
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NYU professor Scott Galloway launched a month-long boycott targeting Amazon, Apple, Google, and OpenAI. His bet? Subscription cancellations scare Wall Street more than protests. One tech giant already divested from ICE contracts.
#BigTech
#ConsumerPower
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Big Tech Boycott February 2026: Scott Galloway's 'Resist and Unsubscribe' Campaign Targets Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta
NYU professor Scott Galloway launches 'Resist and Unsubscribe,' urging consumers to cancel subscriptions at 10 tech giants throughout February to pressure CEOs with Trump's ear.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/big-tech-boycott-february-2026-scott-galloways-resist-unsubscribe-campaign-targets-amazon-1776233
about 18 hours ago
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SuMo📞Congress 202-224-3121📞CSPAN 202-748-8000
about 21 hours ago
One tweet. One hashtag. One message to Congress:
#FundHealthcareOverICE
Copy. Paste. Send. Let's flood their feeds.
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Citigroup is cutting 60,000 jobs in 2026, the largest banking layoff wave since the financial crisis. What it signals for bank workers everywhere: automation and AI are replacing entire departments, not just individual roles.
#Banking
#Jobs
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Citigroup to Axe 60,000 Jobs by 2026 — What It Signals for Bank Workers Everywhere
Citigroup's plan to cut 60,000 staff by 2026 signals a fundamental shift in banking, as AI and private credit pivot threaten thousands of back-office roles globally.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/citigroup-axe-60000-jobs-2026-what-it-signals-bank-workers-everywhere-1776180
about 21 hours ago
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Tech just wiped out nearly 25,000 jobs in January alone across 27 companies, the fastest pace since 2023. The pattern reveals which companies are next: those quietly "reorganizing" teams while posting record profits are the biggest red flags.
#Tech
#Layoffs
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Tech Layoffs Just Wiped Out 25,000 Jobs in a Month — Is Your Company Next?
Nearly 25,000 tech jobs vanished in January 2026 as Amazon, Meta, and Citigroup slashed headcount. Experts warn mid-career workers with higher salaries face disproportionate risk in new cuts.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/tech-layoffs-just-wiped-out-25000-jobs-month-your-company-next-1776151
about 21 hours ago
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Bart Harley Jarvis
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It’s February 3, 2026. Is a pedophile still president of the United States? Yes.
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1 day ago
A garden painting with my old green bike, a couple of friends chatting and some of the usual clutter to be seen through the glass of the conservatory. Oil on board. I don't like the white aluminium conservatory so I hung lengths of ivy down it to break up the lines.
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BeingHelpish 💙 🇺🇦
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Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | ACLU
The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exerc...
https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights
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DrDinD.bsky.social
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You cannot have a country run by a mentally unstable leader.
#TrumpOut
"shortly before midnight, six hrs after The Times reported...Trump had backtracked, he claimed the story was wrong &...was now seeking $1 billion “in damages” from Harvard & that... investigations...should now be criminal."
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Trump Is Said to Have Dropped Demand for Cash From Harvard
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/us/politics/trump-harvard-payment.html?unlocked_article_code=1.JVA.ete1.FrAndEqCwz6J&smid=nytcore-android-share
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Chuck Negron, Three Dog Night's legendary voice behind "Joy to the World," has died at 83. He spent millions on heroin, lost everything, then lived 35 years sober before passing. His comeback story deserves to be remembered.
#Music
#Recovery
#ChuckNegron
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Chuck Negron Dead at 83: Three Dog Night Singer Spent Millions on Heroin, Lived 35 Years Sober Before Heart Failure Claimed His Life
Chuck Negron, co-founder of Three Dog Night, died at 83. Known for his powerful voice, he overcame addiction and reunited with bandmate Danny Hutton before his passing from heart failure last 2 Februa...
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/chuck-negron-dead-83-three-dog-night-singer-spent-millions-heroin-lived-35-years-sober-before-1775906
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Home Depot just fired 650 remote workers with a brutal message: return to the office 5 days a week or you're out. The move signals a major shift in how corporations are handling work flexibility post-pandemic.
#WorkFromHome
#CorporateNews
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Home Depot's Brutal Message to Remote Workers: 650 of You Are Fired, the Rest Return to Office 5 Days a Week
Home Depot axes 800 jobs, with 650 targeting remote workers, while mandating all corporate staff return five days a week starting April, as retail layoffs surge.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/home-depots-brutal-message-remote-workers-650-you-are-fired-rest-return-office-5-days-week-1775846
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Trump just announced an India deal cutting tariffs to 18%, claiming Modi will stop buying Russian oil. The problem? India never confirmed that part, and the oil purchases are still flowing.
#Trade
#Geopolitics
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Trump's India 'Deal' Cuts Tariffs to 18% — But Modi Never Confirmed He'll Stop Buying Russian Oil
Trump slashes tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, claiming Modi agreed to halt Russian oil imports. Modi's public statement makes no mention of that commitment.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/trumps-india-deal-cuts-tariffs-18-modi-never-confirmed-hell-stop-buying-russian-oil-1775829
2 days ago
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Dow Chemical just announced 4,500 job cuts under a plan called "Transform to Outperform." The strategy reveals which industries are next in line for mass layoffs as companies prioritize margins over headcount.
#CorporateNews
#Jobs
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Dow Chemical's 'Transform to Outperform' Plan Just Eliminated 4,500 Jobs — Is Your Industry Next?
Dow Chemical cuts 4,500 jobs while citing AI and automation. Critics say AI has become a 'very investor-friendly message' to mask financial struggles.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/dow-chemicals-transform-outperform-plan-eliminates-4500-jobs-your-industry-next-1775815
2 days ago
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Yale just expanded financial aid to families making under $200K, but here's the catch most headlines won't tell you. The real story is what this signals about college affordability and which families actually benefit.
#HigherEducation
#Finance
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Yale Says Families Making Under $200,000 Now Qualify for Financial Aid — Here's What That Actually Means
Yale's expanded financial aid covers tuition for families under $200,000 and all costs for those under $100,000, but room and board may still apply.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/yale-says-families-making-under-200000-now-qualify-financial-aid-heres-what-that-actually-1775502
3 days ago
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A 22-year-old Morgan Stanley banker just quit Wall Street to become a war nurse in Ukraine. Her reason for walking away from six figures? "I couldn't justify sitting behind a desk anymore."
#Ukraine
#WallStreet
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From Morgan Stanley to the Battle Lines of Ukraine: How A 22-Year-Old Went from NYC Banker to War Nurse
A Ukrainian-born Morgan Stanley analyst left her Manhattan dream life to become an emergency combat medic, treating wounded soldiers just 800 metres from the front line for nearly three years.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/morgan-stanley-battle-lines-ukraine-how-22-year-old-went-nyc-banker-war-nurse-1775487
3 days ago
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ICE has killed nine people in the first month of 2026, including two US citizens in Minneapolis. Pedro Pascal's viral Instagram post is forcing a conversation Washington doesn't want to have.
#Immigration
#CivilRights
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'ICE Has Killed Nine People So Far in 2026': Pedro Pascal's IG Post Lists Victims 'Who Deserve Justice'
Actor Pedro Pascal posted the names of nine people who died in connection with US immigration enforcement in 2026, demanding justice as detention deaths reach record levels.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-has-killed-nine-people-so-far-2026-pedro-pascals-ig-post-lists-victims-who-deserve-1775527
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Nike just cut 775 warehouse jobs to robots—joining GM and Tyson in the biggest automation wave in decades. The kicker? Workers are being replaced mid-shift as companies race to cut costs before tariffs hit. Full story in comments.
#Automation
#Jobs
5 days ago
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$1,000+ monthly car payments are now "normal" in America, and they're quietly destroying household budgets. The average new car loan just hit 68 months at 7% interest. Financial experts are sounding the alarm. Full story in comments.
#PersonalFinance
#Economy
6 days ago
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Seven Republicans just voted with Democrats to kill their own party's $1.2 trillion funding bill. The real story? Senate GOP fiscal hawks are willing to risk a shutdown to expose Washington's "$1.8 trillion deficit addiction." Full story in comments.
#Politics
#Congress
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Candace Owens versus Erika Kirk: their feud is exploding online. Who has the bigger net worth, and what sparked this public war? The receipts are flying everywhere.
#CandaceOwens
#ErikaKirk
#OnlineFeud
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Candace Owens vs. Erika Kirk: Who Has the Bigger Net Worth and What We Know About Their Ongoing Feud
Candace Owens's net worth is around $5 million, compared to Erika Kirk's $2 million, but their public clash centres on grief, not money.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/candace-owens-vs-erika-kirk-who-has-bigger-net-worth-what-we-know-about-their-ongoing-feud-1774639
7 days ago
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Alt National Park Service
7 days ago
Way to go, Philadelphia! The city has introduced new legislation putting real limits on ICE activity. Federal agents will no longer be allowed to operate anonymously no masks, visible identification required, and arrests must be backed by warrants signed by a federal judge.
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Costco's famous rotisserie chicken is under fire. It allegedly contains a preservative linked to cardiovascular issues. Millions buy this weekly. Should you stop eating it?
#Costco
#FoodSafety
#HealthAlert
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Costco's Rotisserie Chicken Slammed After It Allegedly Has a Preservative Linked to Cardiovascular Concerns
Two California shoppers have filed a class-action lawsuit claiming Costco falsely marketed its $4.99 rotisserie chicken as preservative-free, despite containing sodium phosphate and carrageenan.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/costcos-rotisserie-chicken-slammed-after-it-allegedly-has-preservative-linked-cardiovascular-1774697
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7 days ago
Why is Nicki Minaj giving the Trump Administration her platform?
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Hawaii just beat New York, Florida, and California for the most expensive groceries in America. Where does your state rank on the brutal list? The price gaps are staggering.
#GroceryCosts
#CostOfLiving
#USStates
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Hawaii Beats New York, Florida, and California for Most Expensive Groceries — Where Does Your US State Rank?
Hawaii leads America's grocery price rankings at $157 weekly, while southern states like Arkansas offer the most affordable shopping. See where your state falls and what's driving the cost divide.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/hawaii-beats-new-york-florida-california-most-expensive-groceries-where-does-your-us-state-1774760
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My cat got a new box and he is very excited about it
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Mike Epps has a new Netflix special dropping, but how did he build his fortune? From stand-up stages to Hollywood screens, his journey is wild. What's he worth now?
#MikeEpps
#NetflixComedy
#StandupComedy
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Mike Epps Net Worth, Career, and Other Facts as His New Netflix Special 'Delusional' Streams
Comedian Mike Epps returns with his fifth Netflix special, 'Delusional', revealing how he turned jail time into a $5 million career through the 'Friday' films and 'The Upshaws'.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/mike-epps-net-worth-career-other-facts-his-new-netflix-special-delusional-streams-1774324
8 days ago
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10 CEOs just admitted they're replacing workers with AI in 2026. One slashed 80% of his staff already. Which companies are cutting humans next? The confessions are chilling.
#AIReplacement
#JobAutomation
#FutureOfWork
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10 CEOs Who Admitted They're Replacing Workers with AI in 2026 — And One Cut 80% of His Staff
Corporate leaders from Amazon to Salesforce have publicly confirmed that AI is eliminating jobs, with survey data showing 37% of companies expect to replace roles by the end of 2026.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/10-ceos-who-admitted-theyre-replacing-workers-ai-2026-one-cut-80-his-staff-1774369
8 days ago
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UPS is slashing 30,000 jobs after dumping Amazon deliveries. Your packages may now cost more and arrive later. What triggered this massive shakeup, and who's affected?
#UPS
#JobCuts
#DeliveryServices
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UPS to Slash 30,000 Jobs This Year as It Dumps Amazon Deliveries — Here's Why Your Packages May Cost More
UPS will cut up to 30,000 jobs and close facilities as it reduces Amazon deliveries, likely increasing shipping costs for consumers and small businesses.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ups-slash-30000-jobs-this-year-it-dumps-amazon-deliveries-heres-why-your-packages-may-cost-1774338
8 days ago
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Amazon workers received "sorry you lost your job" emails before anyone told them they were fired. The cold, automated layoff process has employees furious. How did this happen?
#Amazon
#LayoffFail
#CorporateCulture
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Amazon's 'Sorry You Lost Your Job' Email Arrived Before Anyone Told Workers They Were Fired
AWS employees received a condolence email for job losses nobody had told them about yet, exposing chaos behind Amazon's biggest-ever layoffs.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/amazons-sorry-you-lost-your-job-email-arrived-before-anyone-told-workers-they-were-fired-1774411
8 days ago
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Grocery bills jumped 31% while beef prices soared 16%. Your wallet is taking a brutal hit in 2026. Which items are skyrocketing the most? The full breakdown is alarming.
#GroceryPrices
#Inflation
#FoodCosts
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Grocery Bills Jump 3.1% as Beef Prices Soar 16% — Here's a List of What's Going Up in 2026
American food prices increased by 3.1% in December 2025, outpacing general inflation. Beef, coffee, and sweets are among the biggest contributors heading into 2026.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/grocery-bills-jump-31-beef-prices-soar-16-heres-list-whats-going-2026-1774079
9 days ago
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From border patrol agent to Trump's immigration enforcer: Greg Bovino's rapid rise is turning heads. Who is this former cop, and what does his appointment mean for America?
#GregBovino
#ImmigrationPolicy
#TrumpAdministration
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Who Is Greg Bovino? Inside His Rise from Border Patrol Agent to Trump's Immigration Enforcer — and What Comes Next
Greg Bovino, Border Patrol commander, is expected to leave Minneapolis after overseeing two fatal shootings, reflecting how Trump's deportation policies are influencing law enforcement.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/who-greg-bovino-inside-his-rise-border-patrol-agent-trumps-immigration-enforcer-what-comes-1773995
9 days ago
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Your phone may have been secretly listening to you. Google is now paying $68 million to settle the allegations. Were you affected, and can you claim compensation?
#GoogleSettlement
#PrivacyViolation
#PhonePrivacy
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Your Phone May Have Been Listening Without Consent — Why Google Is Paying $68 Million
Google has agreed to pay $68 million in a settlement over claims that its Assistant recorded private conversations and shared data with advertisers without user consent.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/your-phone-may-have-been-listening-without-consent-why-google-paying-68-million-1773983
9 days ago
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60 Minnesota CEOs just broke their silence on violence. Target, 3M, Best Buy and major corporations finally spoke out. What took them so long, and what are they demanding now?
#MinnesotaBusiness
#CorporateLeadership
#CEOStatement
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Full List of 60+ Minnesota CEOs Who Finally Spoke Out on Violence — Target, 3M, Best Buy Included
Minnesota's corporate establishment breaks silence with an unprecedented joint letter as a lawsuit reveals businesses face sales drops of up to 80% amid ongoing unrest.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/full-list-60-minnesota-ceos-who-finally-spoke-out-violence-target-3m-best-buy-included-1774064
9 days ago
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Don't judge the surface. Everyone's a lesson wrapped in layers, waiting to be understood. Old or new, familiar or strange, there's always something deeper to discover. We're all just broken disco ball pieces, reflecting light differently.
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Indian H-1B workers face a nightmare: no US visa interviews until 2027. Three years of waiting could destroy careers and families. What options remain for those trapped in limbo?
#H1BVisa
#ImmigrationCrisis
#USVisa
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The H-1B Nightmare: Indian Workers Can't Get US Visa Interviews Until 2027 — Here's What to Do Next
Mandatory social media screening has slowed US consulate appointments in India, pushing H-1B visas into 2027 and stranding thousands of professionals.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/h-1b-nightmare-indian-workers-cant-get-us-visa-interviews-until-2027-heres-what-do-next-1773679
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Amazon just launched its largest layoffs ever. 30,000 jobs are on the chopping block starting today. Is your department affected? Find out which teams are hit hardest.
#Amazon
#TechLayoffs
#JobCuts
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Amazon Begins Largest Layoffs in Company History Today — Up to 30,000 Jobs on the Chopping Block
Amazon commences its largest-ever workforce reduction today, 26 January, with up to 30,000 corporate roles at risk through May as CEO Andy Jassy pushes to operate like 'the world's largest startup.'
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/amazon-begins-largest-layoffs-company-history-today-30000-jobs-chopping-block-1773661
10 days ago
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19 UK companies collapsed in January alone, putting over 5,400 jobs at risk. Which businesses went under, and could yours be next? See the full list here.
#UKBusiness
#CompanyCollapse
#JobsAtRisk
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These 19 UK Companies Entered Administration in January — 5,443 Jobs May Be Next
Britain faces a wave of corporate failures as 19 companies collapse into administration within 22 days, threatening thousands of workers across retail, construction, and manufacturing.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/these-19-uk-companies-entered-administration-january-5443-jobs-may-next-1773647
10 days ago
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I strongly believe that this is her MAGNUM OPUS. I mean look at the material: perfect standard version and perfect deluxe, too. It's her most unique pop album. The concept, the aesthetics, the narrative. All amazing. It's not AOTY for nothing.
#TaylorSwift
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Midnights (3am Edition)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3lS1y25WAhcqJDATJK70Mq?si=7wZMME5zSFWX88AzbhD3DA
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57 Republicans just broke ranks to block defunding a 2026 vehicle 'kill switch' mandate. Is this a win for Democrats?
#VehicleKillSwitch
#CarTechnology
#PrivacyDebate
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List of 57 House Republicans Who Voted with Democrats to Let the Government Disable Your Car
Fifty-seven House Republicans joined Democrats in defeating Rep. Thomas Massie's amendment to defund a federal mandate requiring vehicle-disabling technology in all new cars by 2026.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/list-57-house-republicans-who-voted-democrats-that-let-government-disable-your-car-1773164
13 days ago
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13 days ago
Here's a fairly large and riotous flower oil painting on board that found a buyer. I think I only posted a photo of this in progress a month or so ago but not the finished painting. I won't attempt to name all the flowers but they're from my garden.
#oilpainting
#flowers
#botanical
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Americans finally waking up?
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Americans Are Flooding The Internet With Calls For Trump To Be Removed From Office
"Grandpa needs a nice quiet retirement."
https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexalisitza/internet-calls-for-25th-amendment?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bfsharenativeandroid
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The zoom power of S24 Ultra never fails to amaze me.
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Nearly 500 Minnesota businesses are shutting down Friday in an unprecedented economic protest demanding ICE withdraw from the state. Grocery co-ops, restaurants, breweries, bookshops, all closing in solidarity.
#ICEOutOfMN
#MinnesotaProtest
#BusinessStrike
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List of Businesses Closing for 'ICE Out of MN' Day: What's Shut Down — and What May Be Disrupted
From coffee shops to art galleries, hundreds of Minnesota businesses will close on 23 January as part of a statewide strike demanding ICE leave the state after Renee Good's death.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/list-businesses-closing-ice-out-mn-day-whats-shut-down-what-may-disrupted-1773150
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