Not going to run up & whack this hornet's nest, but what people don't want to grasp is that the US has by far the best healthcare system in the world. People are unhealthy here *by choice*. Studies clearly show that social determinants define ~70% of your health; the health system only 30%.

UPDATE European Union lawmakers and member states reached a deal Wednesday to ban all imports of Russian gas by autumn 2027, as the bloc seeks to choke off key funds feeding Moscow's war chest u.afp.com/Shji

The Law of Democratic Memory has unleashed an avalanche of applications for Spanish nationality, with more than 1 million already initiated since 2022, another 1.3 million pending processing. These are descendants of people who fled dictator Franco’s rule.

The collective noun for a group of Russian refineries is a combustion.

Opinion| Michael Deacon: “…he’s shown other men that they too need to fight this viciously authoritarian movement. And to recognise that, under its terms, ‘Be kind’ really means be compliant, be meek – and be quiet.’” uk.news.yahoo.com/graham-lineh...

Note that this is guidance on applying a ruling by the UK Supreme Court. Nothing to do with American laws.

The NWF held 405.7 tons of gold before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Finance Ministry has since sold 57%, or 232.6 tons, to cover budget shortfalls, leaving 173.1 tons as of Nov. 1.”

Congress voted on as many censure measures last week as it did during all of the 118th Congress. Both Republicans and Democrats are now tired of the back-and-forth.

None of this was ever about Palestine. It was always about eliminating Jews.

“You deserved an NYPD posture that recognized the sensitivity of this location, the climate we’re living in, and the heightened fear within our community,” she said. ‘Instead, you had turmoil.’” Tisch got a standing ovation after her remarks.

King: According to Secretary Rubio, this plan is not the administration’s position — it is essentially the Russians’ wish list that is now being presented to the Europeans and to the Ukrainians.

“And now the genius part: If New York succeeds, Mamdani will owe his success to Trump, the so-called fascist. “If New York collapses, Mamdani will not be able to claim sabotage… “He will not be able to claim this victimhood narrative that the Left survives on.” www.instagram.com/reel/DRW1EFy...

“Since activist Charlie Kirk, an evangelical Protestant, was assassinated in September, there’s been reports that mass attendance is way up. And over the last year, Catholic churches across the country have cited more conversions among young people.

And if anyone needs reminding of what actually happened, the UN report is very clear on what was found in the audio recording. edition.cnn.com/2019/06/19/m...

Seems like a good day to remind everyone that Jared Kushner advised Saudi Crown Prince MBS on how to “weather the storm” after his hit squad slaughtered American journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

“… the ‘LGBT and identity’ desk had effectively censored stories that ‘raised difficult questions about the trans debate’. He accused the desk of ‘a constant drip feed of one-sided stories … celebrating the trans experience without adequate balance or objectivity.’”

Or to put it another way, if we insist on saying the way the USA functions right now is "fascism", then it might lead a lot of people to think "hey, fascism isn't so bad, what's all the fuss about?". Let's not neutralize the word or the concept by pretending that it is upon us now.

The first full-size IKEA outside of the New York City and Long Island area will open at Destiny USA in Syracuse on Friday, November 21, 2025. There are currently two IKEA pickup locations, one in Buffalo and the other in Altamont. These are not full stores and used for online orders only.

Russia struck apartment blocks across the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv overnight, killing at least four people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed as a "heinous attack" that deliberately targeted civilians ➡️ u.afp.com/Sne7

“What’s the cruelest? Oh, definitely Bluesky.” x.com/andrewkolvet...

This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months" China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.

“Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday carried much of Southern Brooklyn, including Borough Park, Dyker Heights and Midwood, while Democrat Zohran Mamdani dominated Central, Eastern and Northern Brooklyn,. Despite the swaths of support for Cuomo, Mamdani won the borough overall with 57% of the vote.”

Representative Elise Stefanik, an upstate New York Republican and a leading ally of President Trump, is preparing to announce as early as Friday that she will run for governor next year, according to three people briefed on her plans. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/n...

“Andrew Cuomo, even in defeat, received more votes than any victorious mayor since 1993.” www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

Breaking News: Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to formally declare her candidacy for New York governor as soon as Friday.

Excellent analysis of American politics and populism right now. youtu.be/MQH8zgkAEIo?...

Told you so.

“We have received so many calls from people asking us to rescue them from roofs and from their houses, but it’s impossible,” the secretary-general of the Philippine Red Cross told the AP on Tuesday morning. https://to.pbs.org/4nyttPj

Mamdani is about as qualified to be mayor of the largest city in America as he is to perform open heart surgery on your baby.

Faith leaders — as well as faith-based food banks — have long argued they absolutely cannot independently handle the raw number of people currently served by government food assistance programs. They argued it again last week in Congress, calling the idea a "lie". religionnews.com/2025/10/30/f...

“Zohran Mamdani, the Pied Piper of Bushwick” “He didn’t win with the very poor. He won with the elites — the sort of overly credentialed, downwardly mobile 20- and 30-sometimes who are stuck in this perpetual childhood…” www.facebook.com/share/r/1GqB...

Exactly. Why would Ms. Spanberger invite someone whose support of the "defund the police" rhetoric, which almost cost her reelection in 2020, to campaign for her?

Once again, these people think they know better, on behalf of "lesser" people that happen to have already seen right through Mamdani.

From @doc.mesh: “To the rich transplants of New York [on their candidate, Mamdani], it’s time to stop confusing your guilt with activism.” www.facebook.com/share/r/15Nu...

“…many New Yorkers are still struggling with a fundamental question about his candidacy: Is a 34-year-old state assemblyman who, until recently, managed a paid staff of only five, ready to lead the nation’s largest city?”

BREAKING: A judge just issued a court order in our case requiring the USDA to use contingency funds to keep SNAP going during the ongoing federal government shutdown. The White House must now let the court know by EOD Monday how they plan to move forward with funding SNAP.

“When a man tells you who he is, believe him the first time.” - Maya Angelou

“The New York Sun urges a vote for the candidate the Democrats spurned in favor of a socialist who hates Israel.” www.nysun.com/article/andr...

PLEASE SHARE With SNAP benefits being slashed it makes the holiday season even harder on families. Aldi has put together this $40 Thanksgiving meal that feeds up to 10 people. www.bhg.com/aldi-thanksg...

“Community leaders highlighted his concern for families regardless of religion, his focus on public safety, and his support of the Arabic Language Charter School… noting that he enjoys support across Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist communities.” www.littleafricanews.com/were-all-new...

EDITORIAL: “The only way to save New York from [a Mamdani victory] is for Sliwa’s supporters to vote for independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, the ex-governor. We ask them to do so.” www.qchron.com/opinion/edit...

“We stand with Governor Andrew Cuomo because of his proven experience, steady leadership during times of crisis, and wisdom in guiding our city and state through challenging moments,” said Bishop Gerald Seabrooks of Rehoboth Cathedral in Brooklyn, the president of the United Clergy Coalition.”

“Although I spent many of my formative years living in the White House, I always knew it wasn’t my house. It was my home, absolutely, but not my house. The White House belongs to the American people, and that’s why we call it the People’s House.” www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

“Front-runner Zohran Mamdani broke a sweat – literally – during a knock-down-drag-out final mayoral debate Wednesday as a fired-up Andrew Cuomo repeatedly pressed him to ‘quit acting’ and deliver straight answers.” dailynews.linkxtop.com/under-fire-a...

“Mamdani, the lefty Democratic nominee, was left sweating on stage Wednesday night as he took big hits from independent hopeful Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, making a poor showing with less than two weeks before the election.”

This clip from the NYC mayoral debate last night of Gov. Cuomo explaining jurisdictions and the job of the mayor vs governor to Mr Mamdani is priceless. Zohran looks like he’d rather be anywhere else. That frozen grin and panicked eyes. www.instagram.com/reel/DQIfbD8...

“The decisive factor in this race may be the older voters who haven’t yet made up their minds. “If the contest narrows to two leading candidates, the 50-plus electorate — by far the most reliable voting bloc — will likely determine who becomes the next mayor of New York City.”