Romy Varghese
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Journalist at Bloomberg. NY native seeking a decent bagel. Views: solamente Romy.
The first major elections since Donald Trump’s victory are poised to deliver signals to both parties ahead of next year’s midterms. By
@alicia-diaz.bsky.social
& Skylar Woodhouse. Gift link:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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What to Know About Elections in NY, NJ, Virginia and California
The first major elections since Donald Trump’s victory last November are poised to deliver signals to both parties ahead of next year’s midterms.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-04/elections-in-ny-nj-virginia-and-california-what-to-know?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc2MjI4NDM2MCwiZXhwIjoxNzYyODg5MTYwLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUNTc1NDVHUTFZUjkwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNUY0QUNDQjZCMTQ0MDNEOERGNkY0OTVFRjlDNUYwMyJ9.wh_9pIRG94FyS2p8dUzmyikuOTeQnnVtHgkpbVtCz_0
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A non-energy story from me: Your Christmas beer could be the latest casualty of the US government shutdown. 🎁
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Blame the US Shutdown for Missing the Newest Seasonal Craft Beers and Spirits
America will have to wait for the new creamy version of Magic Rabbit chocolate and peanut butter flavored whiskey.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-17/holiday-drinks-us-shutdown-halts-new-versions-of-alcohol-products?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc2MDcxNzMyMCwiZXhwIjoxNzYxMzIyMTIwLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUNDRYRzJHT1lNVEgwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJENzMwQ0QzRDRENzQ0RUJDQTk2QzlCQUYxRTE4OTg4RCJ9.pxW-mZKgJTTJKe3aAGzkimbO8dY-m4_3DBxD-5JrB4w
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Donald Trump has been buying millions of bonds, both from municipal governments and US companies who have been rocked by his sweeping changes. Read for free here:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Trump Embarks on $104 Million Bond-Buying Spree While in Office
President Donald Trump has bought hundreds of bonds since he returned to office, including those sold by US companies affected by the sweeping changes to federal policies he’s championed.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-20/trump-embarks-on-104-million-bond-buying-spree-while-in-office?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc1NTcxMjcxMywiZXhwIjoxNzU2MzE3NTEzLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUMTlCOEpHUDQ5MzUwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNUY0QUNDQjZCMTQ0MDNEOERGNkY0OTVFRjlDNUYwMyJ9.L8yel0G0Xo9-2TN0_l_TVVEaDheRm--MgBQ6pJMr7RE
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Confused about all those tariffs Trump imposed? My
@bloomberg.com
colleagues have compiled this very handy tracker. Check it out for free:
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/tru...
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Tracking Every Trump Tariff and Its Economic Effect
Keeping up with the latest deals, which goods are being targeted by US tariffs and what the economic impacts are
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/trump-tariffs-tracker/?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc1NDA2NjgxNiwiZXhwIjoxNzU0NjcxNjE2LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTVEdKOTVEV0xVNjgwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNUY0QUNDQjZCMTQ0MDNEOERGNkY0OTVFRjlDNUYwMyJ9.wxUnxJjZTSWxRKIOxBywkEUbF2MS9umxg0C_3-25Jf0
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"Do you always watch for the longest day of the year and then miss it? I always watch for the longest day in the year and then miss it."
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Amanda Kolson Hurley
6 months ago
The Trump administration plans to largely eliminate FEMA later this year. When a state gets hit by disaster, "the governor should be able to handle it," Trump said [gift link]
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Trump Says FEMA Phaseout to Begin After Hurricane Season
President Donald Trump said his team will move forward with winding down much of the Federal Emergency Management Agency — but not until after a hurricane season that some projections show could be pa...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-10/trump-says-fema-phaseout-to-begin-after-hurricane-season-mbqu8je1?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc0OTU3OTgxMSwiZXhwIjoxNzUwMTg0NjExLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTWE5HRDVEV1JHRzAwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiIwOTRFQTUyQzdCQTQ0RDRDQjk1QTNCNDVENDg4RjY1NSJ9.UYnft3cdFfjBeLnL1mDk4-3LNCBkKHmKu-Xc4A34VIc
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The National Hurricane Center has at least 4 empty positions for meteorologists, according to its website. But Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick says it’s “fully staffed” + ready for storms. Story w/
@weathersullivan.bsky.social
@alicia-diaz.bsky.social
(free link)
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Lutnick Says Hurricane Center’s Fully Staffed Despite Key Vacancies
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told a congressional hearing that the US National Hurricane Center was fully staffed even though key positions are going unfilled as hurricane season begins.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-04/trump-official-says-hurricane-center-s-fully-staffed-despite-key-vacancies?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc0OTA2NzkyMywiZXhwIjoxNzQ5NjcyNzIzLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTWENBWTJUMEcxS1cwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDODQyRERFMUM0RDI0OUVDQUQ5REU4NDhDQkZGNUNBOCJ9.qZm99WVipWuzhShN7RIPXWaLahQ0Hxy2Pjkm5eUdlsI
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Check out the annotated interview of Elon Musk by Mishal Husain of
@bloomberg.com
that touches on politics and Tesla as well as fighting Putin and other gems:
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
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Elon Musk on Political Spending: ‘I Think I’ve Done Enough’
At the Qatar Economic Forum, Elon Musk and Mishal Husain talk about the Tesla backlash, AI regulation and DOGE’s success rate.
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-elon-musk-weekend-interview/
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How did Trump do in his first 100 days?
@gregorykorte.com
&
@mniquette.bsky.social
cut through the noise and took a look at the economic data. Read for free here:
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Trump Says He's Off to Best Start as President. The Economy Says Something Else
Trump’s second term begins with a decline in US GDP, while jobs and prices hold steady. On almost all fronts, the outlook is getting worse.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-04-30/trump-scorecard-charting-his-first-100-days-in-office?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc0NjAyODI4OSwiZXhwIjoxNzQ2NjMzMDg5LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTVkpET05EV1gyUFMwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNUY0QUNDQjZCMTQ0MDNEOERGNkY0OTVFRjlDNUYwMyJ9.ogcr6OYRXATZ8ORNZPFo2iZDXEkjNEWA8rOUPsphPFM
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Congress is intent on raising the SALT cap, which would mean trade-offs like spending cuts. But our analysis shows increasing the limit would benefit only about 10% of taxpayers who itemize. Gift link here:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Congress Is Prioritizing a Tax Break That Few Americans Will Claim
Data shows that even in wealthy congressional districts, the average person isn’t much affected by the state and local tax deduction lawmakers are trying to boost.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-17/salt-cap-for-high-earners-in-ny-nj-ca-gets-outsized-attention-in-congress?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc0NDkwOTg0OCwiZXhwIjoxNzQ1NTE0NjQ4LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTVVVYNDREV1JHRzAwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNUY0QUNDQjZCMTQ0MDNEOERGNkY0OTVFRjlDNUYwMyJ9.icmofijY7emRJR_qzeL56dp-z7DSdLAsFpGoWeTfbKA
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8 months ago
REI's U-turn -- good one by Olivia Raimonde >
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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REI Says It Made a ‘Mistake’ by Endorsing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum
The outdoor retailer’s CEO retracted its support in a video posted on social media.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-15/rei-says-it-made-a-mistake-by-endorsing-interior-secretary-doug-burgum
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My colleague
@laurenthal.bsky.social
delivers another scoop on the latest impending blow to NOAA. Read for free here:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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US Weather Agency Websites Set to Vanish With Contract Cuts
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency is poised to eliminate most websites tied to its research division under plans for the cancellation of a cloud web services contract, a move that could s...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-04/us-weather-agency-websites-to-vanish-under-planned-contract-cuts?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc0Mzc4MDc4MSwiZXhwIjoxNzQ0Mzg1NTgxLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTVTVSUjNEV0xVNjgwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNUY0QUNDQjZCMTQ0MDNEOERGNkY0OTVFRjlDNUYwMyJ9.xalBm5PU5IIj4Peo5S9FOpFpipAsR1nq8byls5Hprbo
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"Many of the hardest-hit communities are smaller towns where the local economy depends on federal jobs...The DC area ranks just 17th in the country by share of the labor force who are federal employees." By
@patrickcsisson.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Local Governments Vie for Fired Federal Workers
State, county and city governments are eager to hire former federal agency staffers targeted in DOGE cuts. But matching worker skills to local needs is a challenge.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-04-01/local-governments-vie-for-fired-federal-workers-after-doge-cuts?cmpid=BBD040125_CITYLAB&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=250401&utm_campaign=citylabdaily
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Fascinating examination of Irvine via this gift link:
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
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The Secretive Billionaire Behind America’s Most Corporate City
Irvine is a seemingly normal place to live—except it’s a radical experiment in what happens when America’s richest real estate developer is virtually the only landlord in town.
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-irvine-california-housing-donald-bren/?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc0MzEwNDI0MiwiZXhwIjoxNzQzNzA5MDQyLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTVFJZQzhUMVVNMFcwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNUY0QUNDQjZCMTQ0MDNEOERGNkY0OTVFRjlDNUYwMyJ9.WCs5bvkxbLkWTlcQcnV9PZXsE-VitdCdoOSFgwvn7iY
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My colleague Mike Sasso writes about a housing trend that has negative implications for the US economy: the waning appeal of spec homes. Gift link here:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Spec Homes Sitting on the Market Pose Potential Economic Drag
Builders might pull back on new housing construction as they try to clear their backlog.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-24/spec-homes-sitting-on-the-market-pose-potential-economic-drag?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc0Mjk0NDU4MywiZXhwIjoxNzQzNTQ5MzgzLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTVE1KV1pEV0xVNjgwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNUY0QUNDQjZCMTQ0MDNEOERGNkY0OTVFRjlDNUYwMyJ9.2-zNpdCwOOUko-wIi5FQpV7dJC8HiaNJe8cQNmRTKP0
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"Despite Trump’s embrace of Musk’s work to reshape the national budget, the president has continued to advocate for a certain federal aesthetic." by
@kristoncapps.bsky.social
Gift link here:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Despite Cost-Cutting Moves, Trump Plans to Remake DC in His Style
The president is promising significant renovations to remake federal buildings in his own image, even as his administration is pushing to cut costs through mass firings.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-19/despite-doge-moves-trump-wants-expensive-dc-renovations?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc0MjQxOTc5NywiZXhwIjoxNzQzMDI0NTk3LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTVEQ3U1dEV1JHRzAwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNUY0QUNDQjZCMTQ0MDNEOERGNkY0OTVFRjlDNUYwMyJ9.djRuwv9tZmXW8TjCt9D9mw9IW0p2pn8MwTCoTKR8Cho
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Elon Musk's DOGE has 10 staffers at Social Security trying to find dead people, our
@gregorykorte.com
scoops:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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DOGE Has 10 Staffers at Social Security in Hunt for Dead People
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency now has 10 staffers at the Social Security Administration as the Trump White House looks for evidence to support its claim that there could be millions ...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-13/doge-has-10-staffers-at-social-security-in-hunt-for-dead-people
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Donald Trump said a lot in his record-setting speech to Congress last night. My colleague Mark Niquette fact-checked some of his notable quotes on the economy, inflation, tariffs and immigration. Check out his piece for free here:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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What Trump Said About the US Economy, Fact-Checked
Outlining goals for his second term, the president asserted his opinion on topics such as tariffs that aren't supported by economic indicators and research.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-05/fact-checking-trump-s-speech-on-tariffs-inflation-taxes-economy?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc0MTE5ODg3OSwiZXhwIjoxNzQxODAzNjc5LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTU01YOEJUMEFGQjQwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNUY0QUNDQjZCMTQ0MDNEOERGNkY0OTVFRjlDNUYwMyJ9.agf2PXzH8B5xIiIKqKKUidmMks-ZMLdYh7TVh_Dk0WA
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It's usually a fool's errand to predict what Trump will say, but my colleagues Skylar Woodhouse & Stephanie Lai have some clues as they break down what to expect from his address to Congress tonight. Gift link here:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Trump Addresses a Joint Session of Congress: What to Watch
The president is vowing a tariff war with allies, steep cuts to the federal workforce and a tough stance on Ukraine aid.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-04/trump-s-congress-speech-today-what-to-expect-in-his-address?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc0MTExMTMwNiwiZXhwIjoxNzQxNzE2MTA2LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTU0xaODBEV1JHRzAwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNUY0QUNDQjZCMTQ0MDNEOERGNkY0OTVFRjlDNUYwMyJ9.Ku0nti-Q-jDzVQ-rAtyK1fo8ErkfgUQu-vGWBJxmuIU
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Many of these disclosures are "at odds with the upbeat tone some executives take publicly when describing their work with the White House."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Corporate America’s Real Worries About Trump Are Buried in Annual Reports
Companies are telling their investors how President Donald Trump’s plan to radically remake the US government poses new risks to their businesses.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/trump-related-risks-are-showing-up-in-corporate-reports
10 months ago
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"A fire-damaged battery pack can emit toxic gases or ignite days, weeks or months after a wildfire." by
@toddwoody.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Inside the LA Fire Cleanup's Rush to Remove Tons of Toxic Rubble
The Trump administration is trying to complete a hazardous cleanup effort in a third of the time required for the previous, much smaller urban wildfire in the US.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-02-06/la-wildfire-toxic-cleanup-pushes-a-breakneck-pace-to-meet-trump-deadline?srnd=homepage-americas
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"It took Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum a single phone call to get Donald Trump to back off — at least temporarily — from his threat of tariffs. Canada’s Justin Trudeau needed two."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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‘You’ve Seen the Tweet, Right?’: Sheinbaum Aces Trump Playbook
It took Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum a single phone call to get Donald Trump to back off — at least temporarily — from his threat of tariffs.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-04/mexico-s-sheinbaum-sets-tone-on-trump-tariff-negotations
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Robert Jameson
10 months ago
Greenlanders Reject Trump With 85% Majority Against Joining US
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
via
@bloomberg.com
By Kati Pohjanpalo and Sara Sjolin
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"How the California city handles the rise in ADUs will make it a key focus for other major metropolitan areas struggling with painful housing shortages."
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LA’s Backyard-Home Boom Offers Wildfire-Hit Residents New Option
After the fires, residents have sought out ADUs for temporary housing, with policymakers trying to fast-track even more construction.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-01-28/la-s-backyard-home-boom-offers-wildfire-hit-residents-new-option?srnd=homepage-americas
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"Should recruiting become significantly more difficult, companies may opt to expand overseas to tap into talent there rather than grow domestically."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Rattles H-1B Visa Workers Expecting a Baby
Ajay loves living in America, and he says until recently it felt like America loved having him.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-27/h-1b-visa-workers-fear-for-kids-after-trump-birthright-citizenship-order?srnd=homepage-americas
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"The couple is eager to rebuild both their house and the lush vegetation that once defined it." by
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www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Los Angeles Pushes to Rebuild Homes Fast, Despite Wildfire Danger
Some rules have been waived to encourage the swift replacement of burned-out homes. Fire experts say it’s critical that new homes be resilient to future risk.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-01-17/california-fast-tracks-rebuilding-of-la-homes-despite-fire-danger?srnd=homepage-americas
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"In an economy where only 8% of workers are employed in manufacturing, a policy that promises to restore the middle class by bringing manufacturing back home is not only unrealistic; it also rings hollow." BW piece by
@sdonnan.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Eight Years of Populism Hasn’t Gotten America Very Far
Using employment, wealth or health as a yardstick, it’s hard to find any meaningful gains for the working class, which raises questions about the next four years.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-16/trump-and-biden-s-economic-populism-isn-t-working-for-the-us
11 months ago
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"In states with an approximately even split of Democratic and Republican voters, 85% of migrants settled in places where the economy grew from 2019 to 2022."
www.bloomberg.com/features/how...
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How Immigration Affects the US Economy
Do immigrants really take jobs from Americans? And does more immigration really mean lower wages? Here’s a no-nonsense guide to one of the country’s most divisive issues.
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/how-immigration-affects-us-economy/?srnd=phx-election-2024
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"They may be covered in sharp spines, but that’s no defense against the habitat loss and fragmentation that’s primarily driving the species’ significant decline across the UK."
reasonstobecheerful.world/hedgehog-hig...
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The Hidden World of ‘Hedgehog Highways’
As urbanization fragments the animals’ habitat, homeowners across the UK are creating a network of garden pathways just for them.
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/hedgehog-highways-conservation-uk/
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"People from the top 10 US cities with the longest travel times lost an average of 60.6 hours commuting over peak hours by car last year."
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New York, San Francisco Ranked Worst for US Traffic in City Centers
The global ranking of traffic data comes as NYC launches congestion pricing this week.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-08/barranquilla-mexico-city-top-global-ranking-of-traffic-and-congestion
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"Its design forces you to contend with the fact that you’re not alone out there, and trusts that you’ll yield in return."
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Can American Drivers Learn to Love Roundabouts?
They save lives, reduce traffic delays and cut emissions. Still, communities often resist them. Can cities get drivers to turn the corner on circular intersections?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-01-06/can-american-drivers-learn-to-love-roundabouts?cmpid=BBD010725_CITYLAB&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=250107&utm_campaign=citylabdaily
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“We fed it mashed banana and gave it water. It did have a diaper that was changed.”
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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A Rolls-Royce Ghost, a spider monkey in a onesie and weed: CHP makes an unusual stop
California Highway Patrol officers were floored by the 'next level monkey business' they discovered inside a speeding Rolls-Royce Ghost in Madera County on Monday night.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-01/chp-unusual-arrest-monkey-rolls-royce-weed?sfmc_id=6532a51725b3640666c83c8c&skey_id=91718318d711aa991e947494499ddf90bf66daaef3464afab7aa4f0633fddc20&utm_id=38064317&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NLTR-Email-List-Essential%20California&utm_term=Newsletter%20-%20Essential%20California
11 months ago
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"The documents instructed reviewers to remove language comparing Shen Yun to ballet, saying: Shen Yun is saving people. Gods are dancing onstage. No comparison."
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/n...
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Shen Yun Needed Publicity. The Epoch Times Wrote 17,000 Articles.
A publisher that rose to prominence promoting right-wing conspiracy theories has also served as sword and shield for the dance group and the religious movement behind it.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/30/nyregion/shen-yun-epoch-times-falun-gong.html
11 months ago
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Mr. Sullivan said he sometimes sees crew members wearing a clothing patch that says, "I don’t care how they do it in California."
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/28/u...
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Montana Mining Town Finds New Gold in ‘Yellowstone’ Prequel
There was a healthy dose of skepticism in Butte, Mont., when Hollywood producers began showing up to shoot their shows. Now, many say the industry’s arrival has been a boon for the city.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/28/us/butte-montana-filming-yellowstone-1923.html
11 months ago
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"The rest of the world has seen production spending bounce back to about where it was in 2021."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Hollywood Is Getting Left Behind in Recovering Film and TV Industry
Diego Mariscal, a camera dolly operator who’s worked on films such as The Avengers and The Equalizer, founded a Facebook group called Crew Stories that provides online support for people struggling in...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-20/hollywood-is-getting-left-behind-in-recovering-film-tv-industry?srnd=homepage-americas
12 months ago
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Romy Varghese
Anna Kitanaka
12 months ago
Scoop alert from my colleague
@itskelseybutler.bsky.social
Grindr is offering $300,000 in benefits for fertility treatments and adoption costs - that's massively more than average at other companies
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Grindr to Give Staff $300,000 for Fertility Treatments, Adoption
Grindr Inc., the LGBTQ dating app, will cover as much as $300,000 in fertility, surrogacy and adoption costs for employees — far more than what the average company offers its workers.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-20/grindr-to-give-staff-300-000-for-fertility-treatments-adoption?sref=kZiy8cRM
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"California effectively is subsidizing drillers who produce as few as five barrels of oil and gas for every metric ton of greenhouse gases they emit."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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California Subsidizes Some of the Dirtiest Oil in the US
The Golden State gives drillers carbon credits to produce some of the most emissions-intensive oil in the nation.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-19/california-subsidizes-some-of-the-dirtiest-oil-in-the-us#footer-ref-footnote-1
12 months ago
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I can't personally vouch for this thesis but I can for this observation! "When I ask locals which are the best places to eat, which I regularly do, I am repeatedly struck by how many have strong opinions."
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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Why India’s Food Is the Best in the World
India’s culinary excellence can be traced to both the strengths and weaknesses of its economy.
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-12-17/why-india-s-food-is-the-best-in-the-world
12 months ago
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Another good line: "People don’t buy out of need or desire; they buy because they’ve been sold."
add a skeleton here at some point
12 months ago
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"If San Francisco ends up doing better, it’ll help Oakland."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Oakland’s Ousted Mayor Leaves Behind a City ‘Under Siege’
On her last day as mayor after being recalled, Sheng Thao leaves Oakland, California, at a crossroads. There’s a $130 million deficit, challenges maintaining basic services and no sign of relief from ...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-17/oakland-s-ousted-mayor-thao-leaves-behind-a-city-under-siege
12 months ago
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"In the first term everybody was fighting. In this term, everybody wants to be my friend."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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‘Everybody Wants To Be My Friend,’ Trump Says of CEOs
Donald Trump said he’s being embraced by business executives — in a stark reversal from when he first won the White House eight years ago — as tech executives and founders flock to Florida to meet wit...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-16/trump-touts-ceos-flocking-to-mar-a-lago-to-be-his-friend
12 months ago
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Romy Varghese
Ilena
12 months ago
Arabica
#coffee
futures hit a record high earlier earlier this week. As prices surged, I visited Porto Rico Importing Co. in NYC's Greenwich Village to learn how the third-generation coffee company is faring. ☕ Gift link:
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
via
@bloomberg.com
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Coffee Shops Turn Thrifty as Bean Prices Surge
Arabica futures are near a record high. Plus: A wall to stop fish, new anti-obesity drugs and must-have Lego kits.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-12-13/coffee-shops-try-to-keep-prices-low-amid-record-high-arabica-futures?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTczNDExNDA0NSwiZXhwIjoxNzM0NzE4ODQ1LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTT0cySDRUMEcxS1cwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCQ0M0MEMyQ0JBNTA0QTYxQTk3RTJBQTA0NjJEMTYxNSJ9.dz_XpUthTsYLAEA2dE7V3uvm3gwlFLJnwE9MlLqNjC4
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"A single ChatGPT query requires almost 10 times as much electricity to process as a traditional Google search."
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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AI Wants More Data. More Chips. More Real Estate. More Power. More Water. More Everything
Businesses, investors and society brace for a demand shock from artificial intelligence.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-12-13/ai-wants-more-data-more-chips-more-power-more-water-more-everything?srnd=homepage-americas
12 months ago
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New York's No. 1! (in inflation)
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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New York Has Highest Inflation Rate Among Big Cities
New Yorkers are coping with the US’s biggest price increases, driven by housing and household energy costs.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-11/new-york-has-highest-inflation-rate-among-big-cities
12 months ago
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Romy Varghese
Lauren Rosenthal
12 months ago
Pres-elect Trump has been handed a playbook for how to weaken NOAA - the agency that's made the US a global superpower in predicting the weather. The risk? "China is going to take over and expand on this," one ex-NOAA official said. "And the US is going to lose." Story with
@maryhui.bsky.social
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Trump’s Return Gives China a Shot at Being the Next Weather Superpower
The conservative Project 2025 roadmap calls for slashing NOAA funding at a time when China is investing heavily in climate research.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-12-11/trump-gives-china-a-shot-at-becoming-the-world-s-next-weather-superpower?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTczMzkyNDQxMiwiZXhwIjoxNzM0NTI5MjEyLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTT0JDSzRUMEFGQjQwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDODQyRERFMUM0RDI0OUVDQUQ5REU4NDhDQkZGNUNBOCJ9.6s5e-yozW_y232RI04TWlTxsablyp_OiarVkypz0q_A
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Ted Leonsis, the billionaire owner of the Washington Wizards, Capitals and Mystics, has said that downtown DC has suffered the "unintended consequences" and "collateral damage" of remote work. By
@kristoncapps.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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DC Business Leaders Welcome Return-to-Office Policy Under Trump
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say bringing workers back to the office five days a week will cull the workforce. Local officials say it would help revive downtown.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-10/dc-business-leaders-welcome-return-to-office-policy-under-trump?srnd=homepage-americas
12 months ago
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"One of the biggest questions for companies on the move remains the most basic one: Is there enough affordable housing for my current and future workforce?" By
@patrickcsisson.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Brace for a Nationwide Shuffle of Corporate Headquarters
A wave of company relocations is coming, and cities are lining up to lure them with tax breaks and moving incentives. But does landing a big HQ still matter?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-12-09/what-happens-when-cities-swap-corporate-headquarters?cmpid=BBD120924_CITYLAB&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=241209&utm_campaign=citylabdaily
12 months ago
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Drinking a "cocktail of water, bleach, soap and other substances" can be a leading indicator of a future Trump nominee. By
@arinatter.bsky.social
, David Wethe & Kevin Crowley:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Energy CEO Who Drank Fracking Fluid Is Now Trump’s Oil Evangelist
Chris Wright has championed fossil fuels as a moral good and characterized climate change as modest
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-04/what-will-trump-energy-nominee-chris-wright-mean-for-oil-and-the-climate?srnd=phx-us-politics
12 months ago
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"That rule-of-thumb turns out to be a vast oversimplification that could render many well-meaning net-zero efforts meaningless." By
@eroston.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Scientists Behind ‘Net Zero’ Concept Say Nations Are Getting It Wrong
In a new study, high-profile climate scientists say countries are using flawed carbon accounting by relying too heavily on trees and oceans to absorb new carbon emissions.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-03/scientists-behind-net-zero-concept-say-nations-are-getting-it-wrong?srnd=phx-green
12 months ago
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"The drama has started immediately. Tariffs may build more gradually." By
@sdonnan.bsky.social
& Anna Wong
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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What Trump’s Next Trade War Could Look Like, a Guide
Trump’s tariffs could go in many different directions. Understanding the strategy from his first term, and the priorities of his new team, reveals a potential path ahead.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-12-01/trump-trade-war-explaining-tariff-scenarios?srnd=phx-politics
about 1 year ago
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