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Permanent daylight saving time is happening. But not in the US. Canada's British Columbia signaled it would no longer be in step with bordering U.S. states in its move to make daylight saving time permanent.

Canada's British Columbia signaled it would no longer be in step with bordering U.S. states in its move to make daylight saving time permanent.

What We Forget About Covid Will Shape the Next Pandemic As the pandemic recedes, our collective memory is softening the fear and chaos. That shift could determine how we handle the next crisis.

As Covid recedes, our memory of the crisis is softening. What we forget — about overwhelmed hospitals, uncertainty and tradeoffs — will shape how we respond to the next pandemic.

California youths plead with appeals court to hear how climate change affects their lives In an appeal, lawyers for 18 California youths argued that regulators discount children's future health when weighing environmental policies.

California youths plead with appeals court to hear how climate change affects their lives

Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon - The World from PRX Israeli warplanes have continued pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon. Tehran has responded with another wave of strikes against Israel and Gulf countries, as the war moves into its seventh day.

Israeli warplanes have continued pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon. Tehran has responded with another wave of strikes against Israel and Gulf countries, as the war moves into its seventh day.

Americans trust Fauci over RFK Jr. and career scientists over Trump officials RFK Jr. has tried hard to villainize Fauci. Americans still trust Fauci more.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has worked hard to villainize the infectious disease expert, but a year into the job as the country’s top health official, he still holds less sway with Americans than the esteemed physician-scientist.

This weekend's U.S. clock change brings back debate over daylight saving time Over the last decade, at least 19 states have passed laws to let them stay in daylight saving time if the federal government allows it.

Even though polls show most people dislike the system that has most Americans changing clocks twice a year, the political moves necessary to change the system haven't succeeded because opinions on the issue and its potential impacts are sharply divided.
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Kennedy Center dealt another blow as National Symphony Orchestra leader quits Historic performing arts center was plunged into turmoil when Trump purged more than half of the original board, replacing them with Republican supporters

Kennedy Center dealt another blow as National Symphony Orchestra leader quits amid Trump takeover

Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after a weak update on the US job market Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street’s worst week since October.

Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street's worst week since October.

White House responds to reports that Russia is helping Iran target US forces in Middle East One unnamed U.S. official described the support as "comprehensive," the Washington Post reported.

⚡️White House responds to reports that Russia is helping Iran target US forces in the Middle East.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a Fox News interview on March 6 that “whether or not this happened, frankly, it does not really matter,” dismissing the concerns.

Florida Bar reverses itself, says it is not investigating Lindsey Halligan A spokesperson said the bar’s counsel “erroneously” stated there was a “pending investigation”; instead, a complaint against Halligan remains at a preliminary stage.

The Florida Bar said it is not investigating Lindsey Halligan, the former interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, contradicting a prior statement that it had opened an inquiry into her prosecutions of President Trump’s political foes.

Mississippi Senate Considers Easing Seafood Origin Labeling Rules A bill now before the Mississippi Senate could ease compliance with the state’s seafood origin disclosure laws.

“It would be much easier, neater, and everyone would be on the same page. And I think it would get more people—more restaurants—to do it,” said Elvin LeFebvre, manager of Hattiesburg's Triangle Seafood & Po' Boy.

Trump to mass death: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The president's shruggy nihilism extends to Iranians, US soldiers, and you.

In the week since launching Operation Epic Fury, Trump’s war without an apparent endgame has killed 787 Iranians.

When asked whether Americans should be concerned about the possibility of retaliatory attacks here in the US, Trump said:

"I guess."

Kennedy Center Sues Jazz Artist For Canceling Over Trump Rename The Kennedy Center is suing jazz musician Chuck Redd for canceling a Christmas Eve show over the board’s Dec. 18 vote to add President Donald Trump’s name to the performing arts venue.

The Kennedy Center is suing jazz musician Chuck Redd for canceling a Christmas Eve show over the board’s Dec. 18 vote to add Trump’s name to the performing arts venue

Nebraska women protest at state capitol for International Women’s Day Members of the Pissed Off Grandmas group gathered Friday afternoon in front of the Nebraska State Capitol to mark International Women’s Day.

Nebraska women protest at state capitol for International Women’s Day

Pay Close Attention to Trump’s War on the Free Press | The Tyee Four ways the autocrat aims to corral and kill US news media. Canada, take note.

Four ways the rogue president is undercutting the U.S. first amendment, which prohibits the federal government from passing laws restricting free speech or curtailing a free press. Michael Harris writes. #uspoli

The Trump administration has supercharged its abuse of the secrecy system to keep the press and the public in the dark about the Iran war — even as we’re footing the bill to the tune of $1 billion a day.

Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain, and subscribe: freedom.press/newsletters

FDA’s Controversial Vaccines Chief Will Leave the Agency FDA’s Controversial Vaccines Chief Will Leave the Agency

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Barack Obama Warns Fair Elections Are ‘Under Attack’

Obama has warned that several Republican states have redrawn their congressional maps to give themselves an "unfair advantage."

This appalling White House video game imagery on Iran illustrates what @teotten1.bsky.social and I discuss on today's pod: The role of fantasy, unreality and sadism-as-entertainment in MAGA politics.

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Via @larrysabato.bsky.social, there are periods where gas prices are highly correlated with presidential approval, most notably under George W. Bush. The US is more polarised today, but this still presents a major political/electoral threat for Trump and the GOP.

1/ Russian bloggers are waking up to the fact that they live in an oppressive dictatorship with declining living standards. 14 years after Vladimir Putin was reelected as "a strong leader for a great country," commentators are asking: what has Putin ever done for us? ⬇️

I have been screaming for at least three years, "Look at Robert Maxwell's legacy" and it turns out, yup. Like father, like daughter, like criminal sex crime partner.

Leavitt explains that when Trump demands Iran's "unconditional surrender," he's actually demanding something far short of unconditional surrender

This is a terrific question, one with which I struggle. I know that our children aren’t born racist, they are taught. My little creampuff of a granddaughter‘s best friend in kindergarten is an adorable little black girl, & my grand has never once mentioned the color of her friend’s skin.

Similar video from France but this one REALLY made us cry. Different music and much longer -- PLEASE PLEASE watch this one too. #ChuckandJim #France #Trans #LGBTQ+

Companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, judge rules A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.

The courts have made it clear: the Trump Administration must return the tariff fees it collected from companies and small businesses across the country—with interest.

From a government insider. The end of this war is, I firmly believe, in Iran's hands. Not in the hands of the US/Israel. The US/Israel have totally lost control of the conflict they started.
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The congressional switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. Put it in your cell phone. Use it. If you're not calling at least once a week, you're not doing your part.

One of Trump’s Earliest Authoritarian Moves Is Starting to Explode in His Face This week’s Executive Dysfunction.

VENGENCE FIRST
Voters last. Retribution to defend himself against political slights is job number one.
#corruption #entitled #ego
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