Clara Listensprechen @ClaraListensprechen4@qoto.org

Good. WSJ editorials (generally very conservative) have serious influence and clout.

"WSJ editorial warns Elon Musk’s 'blow-it-all-up' ideas will devastate US economy

In the months ahead, the WSJ editorial board stresses, the U.S. economy will "require careful judgment, not blow-it-all-up rhetoric.""

https://www.alternet.org/elon-musk-wsj-treasury-dept/

I feel so old. Kids these days will never know the struggle of having to MAIL your bank deposits.

Congress will swear in its first trans member on January 3rd and Rep. Mace (R-SC1) wants the House Rules for the 119th Congress to prevent Rep-Elect McBride from using women’s bathrooms: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/transgender-women-banned-from-capitol-hill-female-bathrooms-under-new-house-gop-proposal

Source: CBC #news #newbrunswick

#canada-U.S. border hours to change at 35 ports of entry in new year, including in #newbrunswick
The #canada Border Services Agency says as of Jan. 6, 35 ports of entry across the country will adjust their hours of service as a way to enhance security for both countries, a news release said Monday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/canada-u-s-border-hours-2025-1.7386595?cmp=rss

The Merlin Bird ID app is such a delightful addition to my pup walks.

My feature request is “Attenborough mode” — pop in an earbud and get a delightful companion telling you all about the birds accompanying your sojourn.

https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org

📰 Anglicanism Is in Its Worst Crisis Since Henry VIII

🔗 https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/18/anglican-church-justin-welby-john-smyth-child-sexual-abuse/

#News #RussianInvasion #RussianWar #Ukraine

So I joined Blue Sky because a lot of my art people are there, and I happily report that place bans the trolls incredibly quickly. Like 5 minutes after a report. Very happy to see that.

Outbreak: COVID-19
Facility: The Meadows
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Pannabaker Home Area
Location: #Ancaster #Ontario
Date: 2024-11-08

Public Health Unit: #Hamilton Public Health Services
Facility Tracking Hash: #HPHS0023
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObHPHS

Click or follow tracking hashtags to see data for individual facilities or a specific public health unit.

Elon Musk calling EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen:

🧑🏻‍🦱 "Do as I say, or I will turn off Starlink in your home neighborhood"

👩🏻‍🦳 "I am not a Starlink user."

🧑🏻‍🦱 "Do as I say, or I will cause your Tesla to malfunction!"

👩🏻‍🦳 "I drive a Mercedes!"

🧑🏻‍🦱 "Do as I say, or you will NEVER go to Mars on MY spaceships!!!"

👩🏻‍🦳 "I predict, neither will you."

🧑🏻‍🦱 "AAAARGH! ☠️🤬😡👿"

Thinking of red states vs blue states is busted. Plenty of good visualizations of this over the years, but this election in particular feels really important to point out "We" did not chose this.

When I say we I mean US voters, but even less so citizens, and even less so again residents.

Even of the voters who did vote for the GOP candidate, who can say really wanted him, vs, they just didn't want more of the status quo Dems,

#usPolotics #RCV #failedDemocracy

Texas Judge Strikes Down FLSA Salary Rule https://natlawreview.com/article/texas-judge-strikes-down-flsa-salary-rule?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water
https://apnews.com/article/new-york-city-drought-warning-6f61ab90093bf8917b637a63a1687996?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Top Stories @top-stories-AssociatedPress

#Hīkoi #ToitūTeTiriti

In the spirit of trying new things, I now have COVID for the first time ever. 0/10 do not recommend

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian homes, Washington reportedly authorizes long-range U.S. weapons strikes inside Russia, and Erdoğan prepares a “peace plan” for the G20 summit. Here’s what you need to know today about Russia’s war against Ukraine. https://buff.ly/3YWey7b

A #Byzantine Gold Collier with Emeralds, Sapphires, Amethysts and Pearls, from a workshop in Constantinople (late 6th-7th Century AD).

#METMuseum #museums

Germany to supply Ukraine with AI-powered kamikaze drones resistant to electronic warfare https://www.uawire.org/Contents/Item/Display/31309?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

I find the whole bsky vs. fediverse thing kinda tedious.

Do what you're gonna do, just be mindful of the risks. I think Fediverse is going to be around for a while. Not sure about Bsky but if it's fun for you and puts you in touch with your friends, go for it.

I think there's room to do both and for different reasons. I'm over there too.. Maybe for a good time if not a long time.

As a mother of a 13 yo girl, this hurts

Oddly enough, in the 90s the adults were saying the kids grew up too fast.

I wonder how much of this is nostalgia and how much the next generation of 13 year olds will be expected to have full time jobs.