Trump’s tariffs, according to a recent study, will cost U.S. households an average of $830 per year. This figure, however, seems low to many, given the potential for job losses and the ripple effect across various sectors of the economy. The impact on families who experience job losses due to tariff-related economic shifts will undoubtedly be far more significant than the average $830. Many believe this initial estimation dramatically underestimates the true cost.
The argument that tariffs will offset income tax revenue is clearly flawed. Such a substantial increase in tariffs – potentially 3000% to 7000% – would be necessary to make up for income tax revenue, a proposition that’s both economically unrealistic and politically improbable.… Continue reading
Growing concerns regarding foreign interference in the upcoming German elections, particularly through social media disinformation campaigns targeting the AfD, are prompting action. Recent events, including the cancelled Romanian election due to suspected Russian influence, highlight the urgency of the situation. Elon Musk’s support of the AfD is under investigation as a potential illegal donation, further fueling anxieties. To address these risks, a stress test involving major online platforms was conducted, evaluating their compliance with the Digital Services Act’s requirements for mitigating election-related threats.
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David Lebryk, Treasury Department deputy secretary, is resigning following pressure from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE sought access to critical federal payment systems handling trillions of dollars annually, a request Lebryk resisted. This access attempt, authorized by a Trump executive order, raises concerns about potential misuse of power and control over essential government functions. The legality of DOGE’s actions remains unclear, but the incident highlights escalating efforts by Musk to influence federal operations.
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Peter Tripp Akemann pleaded guilty to unsafely operating a drone that crashed into a firefighting plane during the Palisades Fire, causing $65,000 in damages. He faces up to one year in prison and will complete 150 hours of community service as part of his plea agreement. The incident occurred when Akemann’s drone, flown over 1.5 miles from its launch point, collided with the Super Scooper, grounding the aircraft for several days. Authorities stressed the importance of drone safety regulations, particularly given upcoming major events in Los Angeles.
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Nestlé Waters faces trial in a French court in May, accused by the AC Anti-Corruption association of illegally dumping massive quantities of waste—including plastic, glass, and other materials—at multiple sites in the Vosges region between 2021 and 2024. The alleged illegal dumping sites, totaling hundreds of thousands of cubic meters, caused significant environmental damage and potential health risks. While Nestlé denies recent dumping, it acknowledges past waste disposal issues and claims ongoing remediation efforts. The trial will consider evidence related to these alleged violations and the company’s response.
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Anwar ul-Haq, a U.S. citizen who recently returned to Pakistan with his family, confessed to murdering his 15-year-old daughter. Police believe the killing stemmed from his disapproval of her TikTok videos, which he deemed objectionable. The suspect’s brother-in-law was also arrested, and authorities are investigating the possibility of an honor killing. The family had lived in the United States for 25 years before returning to Balochistan province, where conservative social norms prevail.
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The Department of Defense implemented a new annual media rotation program, forcing several major news outlets, including NBC News, The New York Times, NPR, and Politico, to vacate their Pentagon office spaces. This decision, announced without individual notification, prioritizes access for outlets previously excluded, such as One America News Network, the New York Post, Breitbart, and HuffPost. The move followed the Senate confirmation of Secretary Pete Hegseth, amidst allegations of misconduct he denies, and some of which were reported by NBC News. The Pentagon maintains that displaced outlets retain press corps membership, but the lack of detail regarding the rotation program’s criteria and selection process has raised concerns.
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Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) have deployed a novel long-range drone capable of delivering a 250 kg payload up to 2,000 km and returning. This unique system, utilized by the 14th Separate UAV Regiment for over a year, has successfully conducted dozens of deep-strike missions against Russian targets. Despite Russian claims of downing these drones, attacks on key infrastructure like oil refineries and ammunition depots demonstrate their operational effectiveness. The USF’s actions are significantly altering the battlefield dynamics.
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A fire aboard the aging Russian spy ship Kildin off the Syrian coast, along with recent similar incidents, highlights the Russian navy’s deteriorating condition. The incidents, occurring amidst Russia’s potential loss of its Tartus base in Syria, underscore chronic maintenance and readiness issues within the fleet. These problems are exacerbated by the smaller, less durable vessels prioritized post-Cold War, making long-distance operations challenging. Loss of Tartus would severely impact the Russian navy’s Mediterranean presence, forcing reliance on less desirable alternatives in Algeria, Sudan, or Libya, each presenting significant political and logistical hurdles.
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