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Business economist and author of interactive finance and city guides eBooks/Apps at Amazon and Kobo. VOIP communications and interactive websites at eComTechnology.com. Saving Democracy and the environment worldwide from Canada.

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JUST IN: Carneyโ€™s PREDICTS The End of Trump in His Latest Press Conference
YouTube video by Canada Today JUST IN: Carneyโ€™s PREDICTS The End of Trump in His Latest Press Conference

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Huge swathes of cash are flowing from Japan to European tech startups as risk-averse investors favor a more mature entrepreneurial ecosystem, helping to scale the continentโ€™s booming deep tech cluster.

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Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. Good to hear, as Hegseth needs drinking buddies!

10.11.2025 19:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Matthew Zeitlin
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"Italy's biggest pasta exporters say import and antidumping duties totaling 107% on their pasta brands will make doing business in America too costly and are preparing to pull out of U.S. stores as soon as January."
Italian Pasta Is Poised to Disappear From American Grocery Shelves
Trump administration is set to impose duties of 107% on Italian pasta imports, among most punitive of tariffs it has levied
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CAMPOBASSO, Italy-Your favorite Italian-origin fusilli and macaroni are poised to disappear from U.S. supermarket shelves.
Italy's biggest pasta exporters say import and antidumping duties totaling 107% on their pasta brands will make doing business in America too costly and are preparing to pull out of U.S. stores as soon as January. The combined tariffs are among the steepest faced by any product targeted by the Trump administration.
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Matthew Zeitlin @MattZeitlin X.com "Italy's biggest pasta exporters say import and antidumping duties totaling 107% on their pasta brands will make doing business in America too costly and are preparing to pull out of U.S. stores as soon as January." Italian Pasta Is Poised to Disappear From American Grocery Shelves Trump administration is set to impose duties of 107% on Italian pasta imports, among most punitive of tariffs it has levied QAA ๅฃ 296 Gift unlocked article Listen (9 min) By Margherita Stancati Follow| and Gavin Bade Follow / Photography by Alessio Paduano for WSJ Nov. 10, 2025 5:30 am ET Quick Summary V โ€ข Some Italian pasta exporters face combined import and antidumping duties of 107% in the U.S., making business too costly and leading to potential withdrawal from the market. View more CAMPOBASSO, Italy-Your favorite Italian-origin fusilli and macaroni are poised to disappear from U.S. supermarket shelves. Italy's biggest pasta exporters say import and antidumping duties totaling 107% on their pasta brands will make doing business in America too costly and are preparing to pull out of U.S. stores as soon as January. The combined tariffs are among the steepest faced by any product targeted by the Trump administration. 10:05 AM โ€ข 11/10/25 โ€ข 234K Views

Do you blame them?

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Japanese immigrants fought for Canada during WW I while denied the right to vote | CBC News For the first time the faces of Japanese Canadian veterans who fought in the First and Second World War are on display on the streets of Vancouver after a century largely unrecognized and their storie...

Japanese immigrants fought for Canada during WW I while denied the right to vote | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

10.11.2025 18:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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MMA gym owners, coaches IDโ€™d at secretive neo-Nazi event in B.C. | CBC News This summer in Vancouver, dozens of people gathered to attend a conference organized and attended by some of Canadaโ€™s most prominent white supremacist organizations. CBCโ€™s visual investigations team l...

MMA gym owners, coaches IDโ€™d at secretive neo-Nazi event in B.C. | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

10.11.2025 18:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Victoria hockey legend Mel Bridgman dies at 70 The Island product never became a pro superstar but provided workmanlike service over 14 seasons in the NHL

Victoria hockey legend Mel Bridgman dies at 70 - Victoria Times Colonist www.timescolonist.com/sports/victo...

10.11.2025 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This State Will Determine If Dems Win the Senateโ€”and Give an MRI of Their Soul A three-way contest for the nomination in Michigan is a microcosm of the debate over the partyโ€™s future.

This State Will Determine If Dems Win the Senateโ€”and Give an MRI of Their Soul www.thebulwark.com/p/michigan-s...

10.11.2025 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Economic data scheduled to arrive from the government wonโ€™t be released if the shutdown persists, which, at last check, is persisting. Impacted reports include the October consumer price index, producer price index, and the monthly US retail sales report.

10.11.2025 12:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

United Nations annual climate summit begins today: This yearโ€™s meeting, COP30, will assemble government leaders, business titans, and climate scientists with a focus on the pace at which the planet is heating. This year, however, the United States will not attend.

10.11.2025 12:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He looks like The Johnson too!

09.11.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is an absolutely insane administrative process. Within the space of a week, states were told by judges/White House
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.

09.11.2025 14:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2122    ๐Ÿ” 690    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 78    ๐Ÿ“Œ 52
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NDP MP โ€˜very confidentโ€™ no New Democrats will cross floor to Liberals as budget vote nears | CBC News B.C. NDP MP Gord Johns says heโ€™s โ€œvery confidentโ€ none of the seven New Democrats in the House of Commons will cross the floor to the Liberals โ€” even as he admits heโ€™s regularly approached by the Libe...

NDP MP โ€˜very confidentโ€™ no New Democrats will cross floor to Liberals as budget vote nears | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/politic... Liberals don't want them!

09.11.2025 15:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How budget week turned into a nightmare for the Conservatives | CBC News This is not the week Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wanted to have. Instead of taking a victory lap around the bases, the Conservative ends the week dodging reporters and facing questions about ...

How budget week turned into a nightmare for the Conservatives | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/politic... It is the new normal for this?!

09.11.2025 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Supreme Court: Trump administration doesn't have to promptly pay full food benefits for now The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to block a judge's order to promptly pay full SNAP food benefits for November.

Supreme Court: Trump doesn't have to promptly fund food aid for now www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... More BS from those Gold Hightops!

08.11.2025 12:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ANALYSIS | How the son of Russian spies paved the legal path for the cull of B.C. ostriches | CBC News In his battle for Canadian citizenship, Alexander Vavilov got an opportunity denied to the owners of B.C.'s Universal Ostrich Farms โ€” a chance to argue his case before Canada's top court. In the proce...

How the son of Russian spies paved the legal path for B.C. ostrich cull | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

07.11.2025 19:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ICE Has Created a โ€˜Ghost Townโ€™ in the Heart of Chicago Local communities are stepping up to save neighborhood restaurants and stores.

ICE Has Created a โ€˜Ghost Townโ€™ in the Heart of Chicago
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07.11.2025 18:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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OpenAI Wants You To Back Its $1 Trillion Gamble The artificial intelligence giantโ€™s chief financial officer just said taxpayers should guarantee the firmโ€™s debt.

OpenAI Wants You To Back Its $1 Trillion Gamble www.levernews.com/openai-wants... I'm not!

07.11.2025 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Microsoft provides update on its AI efforts following OpenAI partnership change - SiliconANGLE Microsoft provides update on its AI efforts following OpenAI partnership change - SiliconANGLE

Microsoft provides update on its AI efforts following OpenAI partnership change siliconangle.com/2025/11/06/m...

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Cash-strapped governments are increasingly eyeing citizensโ€™ retirement pots โ€” and experts are sounding the alarm! voipinterface.net/site/access/...

06.11.2025 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After judge finds Chicago commander 'lied,' Trump's agents hit with an injunction Judge Ellis blocked "all chilling of First Amendment rights" by Greg Bovino and the agents he supervises.

After judge finds Chicago commander 'lied,' Trump's agents hit with an injunction substack.com/home/post/p-...

06.11.2025 19:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years, Challenger says Job cuts for October totaled 153,074, a 183% surge from September.

Job cuts in October hit highest level for the month in 22 years, Challenger says www.cnbc.com/2025/11/06/j...

06.11.2025 18:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A decade of giving: Sooke trio continues โ€˜Pictures for Veteransโ€™ tradition - Oak Bay News The Dwinnell sistersโ€™ campaign has raised more than $6,200 since 2015

A decade of giving: Sooke trio continues โ€˜Pictures for Veteransโ€™ tradition | Oak Bay News oakbaynews.com/2025/11/05/a...

06.11.2025 18:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Judge dismisses ostrich appeal, B.C. birds back on death row - Oak Bay News The decision was released on Thursday, Nov. 6

Judge dismisses ostrich appeal, B.C. birds back on death row | Oak Bay News oakbaynews.com/2025/11/06/j... A Hanging Judge's opinion.........??????!!!!!!!!

06.11.2025 18:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Supreme Court justices appear skeptical that Trump tariffs are legal President Donald Trump calls the Supreme Court case on his tariffs a matter of "life or death" for the United States.

Supreme Court skeptical of Trump tariffs being legal www.cnbc.com/2025/11/05/s... They don't understand the Constitution!

06.11.2025 17:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Canada to poach H-1B visa holders, international researchers Mr Carney said the expertise of these researchers will help advance Canada's global competitiveness. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Canada to poach H-1B visa holders, international researchers | The Straits Times www.straitstimes.com/world/united... It's just the right thing to do! Knowledge is king.

06.11.2025 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The FAA will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airportsโ€”affecting roughly 3,500 to 4,000 flights dailyโ€”starting on Friday, as the government shutdown forces air traffic controllers to work without pay.

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The โ€˜pavement vigilanteโ€™: why Cameron Roh is naming and shaming bad walking etiquette He films people breaking his self-created โ€˜lawsโ€™ of street decorum and posts the videos online โ€“ with many viewers expressing their gratitude. So watch out if youโ€™re rushing along on your phone or whe...

The โ€˜pavement vigilanteโ€™: why Cameron Roh is naming and shaming bad walking etiquette | Walking | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... No etiquette around here daily!

05.11.2025 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cuban government stealing wages from its citizens in Canada, say ex-workers | CBC News Former workers of a joint venture between the government of Cuba and Canadian mining company Sherritt International say they were victims of a wage confiscation scheme that left them to live on just a...

Cuban government stealing wages from its citizens in Canada, say ex-workers | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/politic... Just like North Korea and USA.

04.11.2025 19:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Former AG Eric Holder to MeidasTouch: The Supreme Court Is โ€˜Brokenโ€™โ€”Reform Must Be on the Table In an exclusive interview, former Attorney General Eric Holder tells Ben Meiselas that term limits and even expanding the Supreme Court must be seriously considered if Democrats regain a trifecta

Former AG Eric Holder to MeidasTouch: The Supreme Court Is โ€˜Brokenโ€™โ€”Reform Must Be on the Table
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