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@StevenSaus@faithcollapsing.com · 1d ago
US Justice Department downgrades risk of state-licensed medicinal marijuana Medicinal marijuana products that are legal at the state level will see looser federal regulation under an order the U.S. Department of Justice published Thursday, while ... #dc-bureau #drug-enforcement-administration #marijuana #medical-marijuana #u.s.-department-of-justice https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/24/repub/us-justice-department-downgrades-risk-of-state-licensed-medicinal-marijuana/
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@chiamaluca@mastodon.world · Apr 14, 2026
I have never understood how it was possible for #U.S. #Catholics and #Christians to support #Trump If there is one individual who represents the perfect antithesis to the Catholic Christian message it is Trump. EVERYTHING Trump says or does is exactly contrary and offensive to the dictates of #Christianity and #Catholicism. and... at the same time Americans Catholic and Cristian declare to be 'devote' 🤣 .
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 09, 2026
undefined | We're trimming our stake in an AI winner to take advantage of great prices We are trimming our position in Eaton, selling 25 shares at roughly $384.30 each. The sale reduces Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust holding to 225 shares (about 2.40% of the portfolio, down from 2.67%). The decision comes as the market rallied on Wednesday, offering an attractive exit point for a stock that has already delivered a 65% gain since it was bought in December 2023. The move is also driven by broader geopolitical concerns. While the U.S.–Iran cease‑fire is expected to hold for only two weeks, there remains a risk that tensions could flare again—especially after reports that Iran halted passage through the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s strikes on Lebanon. By locking in profits now, the trust safeguards against a potential market sell‑off if the situation escalates. For CNBC Investing Club subscribers, this trade will appear as a trade alert before Jim Cramer actually executes it. He typically waits 45 minutes after issuing an alert and, if the stock has been discussed on CNBC TV, an additional 72 hours before the trade is carried out. The club’s disclosures note that no fiduciary duty is created by the information provided. Read more: undefined #jimcramer #eaton #investingclub #u.s. #iran
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 09, 2026
yahoo news | How Defense Tech Investors Are Using SHLD to Capture 21st Century Warfare... The U.S. military’s recent Operation Absolute Resolve highlighted how modern combat now runs on software, sensors and precision hardware, and every platform deployed can be traced back to a company within Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEARCA: SHLD). SHLD is designed to give investors concentrated, intentional exposure to defense‑technology firms that build cybersecurity systems, apply artificial‑intelligence to military operations, and manufacture advanced hardware such as robotics, drones and aircraft. Unlike broad‑market ETFs that hide defense exposure inside industrial allocations, SHLD tracks the Global X Defense Tech Index, linking its performance directly to the surge in global defense spending, which rose 9.4 % year‑over‑year to $2.7 trillion in 2024—the fastest increase since the Cold War. The fund holds 49 companies across the United States and abroad, but its top five positions—Lockheed Martin, RTX, General Dynamics, Rheinmetall and Palantir—account for roughly 36 % of net assets. International names such as BAE Systems, Hanwha Aerospace and Leonardo provide genuine NATO‑ally diversification that pure U.S.–focused defense funds lack. SHLD has delivered about 15 % YTD gain, a 72 % rise over the past year, and a 206 % total return since its September 2023 inception, driven by strong fundamentals: record backlogs and cash‑flow generation at Lockheed Martin, RTX, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and rapid government‑revenue growth at Palantir. Investors should be aware of three key trade‑offs. First, concentration risk means a single poor earnings quarter from a top holding can materially drag the whole portfolio. Second, Palantir’s high valuation (trading near a 239 × P/E) creates asymmetric upside and downside, as seen in its 17 % YTD decline despite the fund’s rise. Third, the fund is vulnerable to domestic budget and political risk—government shutdowns or shifts in DoD priorities can affect all holdings simultaneously. Consequently, SHLD is best suited for investors seeking focused exposure to the defense‑technology build‑out, rather than a broadly diversified industrial fund. Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/defense-tech-investors-using-shld-151534260.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall #defensetechinvestors #u.s.military #globalxdefensetechetf #shld #lockheedmartin
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 09, 2026
undefined | The U.S. housing markets where million-dollar listings are standard Realtor.com has singled out 13 U.S. housing markets where at least half of the active listings exceed $1 million, yet each market has fewer than 500 such homes. The most concentrated luxury market is Nantucket, Mass., where virtually every listing tops the $1 million mark and the median price sits at $4.08 million. Close behind are Vineyard Haven on Martha’s Vineyard (median $2.4 million) and Jackson, Wyoming, where the median reaches $1.75 million. Five of the identified hubs are in California, while the remaining locations span the country—from Kapaa, Hawaii, to Hailey, Idaho, and Petoskey, Michigan, where 53 % of homes are priced above $1 million with a median of $1.1 million. The list also features Rifle, Colorado, where ultra‑luxury properties begin near $59 million. The common thread linking these markets is scarcity. Islands like Nantucket and Vineyard Haven are constrained by limited land and strict preservation and building codes, driving up premiums on the available parcels. In inland areas such as Jackson Hole, most of the surrounding land is publicly owned or earmarked for conservation—only about 3 % is privately held—so the few developable lots command high prices. This scarcity‑driven dynamic applies equally to coastal towns like Petoskey, where waterfront views, ski access and resort‑style living attract affluent buyers despite a relatively lower median price. Nationally, the luxury‑threshold price—defined as the 90th percentile of homes—stood at $1.25 million in March, down 2.9 % year‑over‑year, while the overall median home price fell 2.2 % over the same period. Nevertheless, spring‑time demand is nudging prices upward: the luxury threshold rose 3.7 % and the broader market climbed 3 % from February. Although high‑income consumers continue to fuel spending in travel and related categories, the luxury housing segment is showing early signs of softness that mirror the broader real‑estate market. Read more: undefined #realtor.com #u.s. #nantucket #martha’svineyard
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 07, 2026
Jezebel | Florida Tech Bro Wants to Wipe Out a Bird's Endangered Species Protection to Avoid Paying a Fee by Jim Vorel Did you know that there are apparently only 15 species of birds that are fully endemic (which means only found there) to the United States? It’s an odd statistic, but one that makes sense when you consider both the range that birds can cover, and the fact that they’re not generally known for observing national borders or going through customs. In fact, the birds that are genuinely endemic to our country are often that way because their populations are small and contained in a specific area–endangered, even. The state of Florida has precisely one of these species, the Florida scrub jay, listed as “critically imperiled” by nonprofit conservation organization NatureServe. So naturally, there’s currently a dangerous alliance between a young Florida tech bro and a notorious conservative property rights group backed by ExxonMobil that is seeking to rob the poor scrub jay of any protection its remaining 7,000 or so living specimens possess, all because a homebuilder didn’t want to pay an extra conservation fee. Granted, it wasn’t a small fee, but it was also part of the cost of building on that property that the man in question should absolutely have been aware of in advance. Now his legal team is dodging questions to that effect while taking aim at protections for the bird species that, if revoked, could establish precedent to also remove protections from more than 1,200 other species around the country–which is probably the true goal here. The attorneys involved have even attempted to summon the attention and support of President Donald Trump, that noted champion of the environment, less than a week after members of Trump’s cabinet approved an exception to the 1973 Endangered Species Act that would allow for new oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico regardless of how many species it drives to extinction. Gee, I wonder which side of the debate Trump would land on? The tech bro in question, meanwhile, is a guy named Michael Colosi, a “young tech entrepreneur” who recently moved from New Jersey to Florida. He purchased a five-acre plot in the Gulf city of Punta Gorda in 2024, where he planned to build a house. But rather than pay Charlotte County the hefty, $118,000 conservation fee necessary because the land is in an area designated as a Florida scrub jay habitat, he instead decided to bring in lawyers from the dreaded Pacific Legal Foundation to represent him in a lawsuit against the county and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, arguing that the scrub jay does not deserve any protection under the Endangered Species Act. Read more: https://www.jezebel.com/florida-scrub-jay-endangered-species-threat-lawsuit-michael-colosi-house-habitat-plan-charlotte-county #floridascrubjay #pacificlegalfoundation #u.s.fishandwildlifeservice #endangeredspeciesact #defendersofwildlife
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 06, 2026
US Top News and Analysis | Robinhood, BNY to build Trump Accounts app Robinhood, BNY to build Trump Accounts app The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Monday that Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) will be the designated financial agent for Trump accounts. BNY will manage the initial accounts and has partnered with Robinhood to develop a yet-to-be-released Trump Accounts app, according to an announcement on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street." The initiative, launched on July 4, provides tax-deferred investing accounts for children born between 2025 and 2028, featuring a one-time $1,000 Treasury deposit for eligible participants. As of March 31, more than 4 million children had been signed up for Trump accounts, with over 1 million eligible for the Treasury’s $1,000 pilot program contribution, per the IRS. Parents or guardians can enroll by filing IRS Form 4547 with their 2025 tax returns or via TrumpAccounts.gov. The authentication process is expected in May, with seed money arriving on July 4. BNY, alongside other large employers, previously pledged to match the Treasury’s $1,000 contribution for employees’ children, reinforcing the program’s goal of expanding financial opportunity. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev affirmed the company’s support for Trump accounts “from the very beginning,” citing its technology resources and commitment to the program’s success. Contributors can add up to $5,000 annually in after-tax dollars, with employers able to deposit up to $2,500 pre-tax yearly for employees’ children. The contribution limit is indexed for inflation after 2027, and philanthropists in multiple states have committed to seeding accounts for qualifying families. The IRS emphasized collaboration with the Treasury to simplify enrollment through a one-page tax return form. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/06/treasury-trump-accounts-bny-robinhood.html #robinhood #bny #trumpaccounts #u.s.departmentofthetreasury #irs
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 31, 2026
yahoo news | Hegseth’s Broker Reportedly Sought To Invest Millions in Defense Contractors in ... Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s financial broker allegedly sought to place a multimillion‑dollar order for BlackRock’s iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF (IDEF) in the weeks leading up to the February 28 attack on Iran. The fund, launched in May 2025, concentrates on global defense, aerospace and security companies whose revenues are tied to heightened government spending on military and security programs. According to three sources cited by the Financial Times, the inquiry was made on behalf of a “high‑profile potential client” and was flagged internally at BlackRock, though the investment never materialised because the ETF was still too new to be offered to Morgan Stanley’s clients. The IDEF’s portfolio includes firms that count the U.S. Department of Defense among their top customers, aligning with BlackRock’s stated goal of giving investors “growth opportunities” in sectors that may benefit from geopolitical tensions and economic competition. Hegseth himself has earned $4.6 million in two years at Fox News plus $1 million from speaking engagements, a financial backdrop that has drawn scrutiny of lucrative trades made ahead of major policy moves by the Trump administration. President Donald Trump praised Hegseth on March 23, calling him “the first” to advocate for the Iran war and urging a swift outcome to prevent the nation from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump’s remarks highlighted ongoing discussions about the conflict, while the Mediaite article that first reported the broker inquiry noted that neither BlackRock, Morgan Stanley nor Hegseth have commented on the matter. Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hegseth-broker-reportedly-sought-invest-004610613.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall #petehegseth #blackrock #isharesdefenseindustrialsactiveetf #u.s.departmentofdefense #donaldtrump
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 31, 2026
PBS NewsHour - The Latest | How next-gen nuclear could help meet energy demands – and the risks involved by Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes The Trump administration has rolled back support for many forms of clean energy. One exception is nuclear power. The president wants to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050, and a new generation of advanced reactors in development could signal the dawn of a new nuclear age. Paul Solman reports for our series, Tipping Point. Read more: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-next-gen-nuclear-could-help-meet-energy-demands-and-the-risks-involved #trumpadministration #u.s. #nuclearpower #tippingpoint
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 29, 2026
yahoo news | U.S. senators who opposed housing bill got tens of thousands from Blackstone,... Only ten U.S. senators voted against the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, which would curb large institutional investors from buying single‑family homes and require build‑to‑rent properties to be sold within seven years. The lawmakers who opposed the bill—including Thom Tillis, Todd Young, Mike Lee, Ted Cruz, Rick Scott, Brian Schatz, Rand Paul, Ted Budd, Ron Johnson and Tommy Tuberville—each received tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions during the 2024 election cycle from private‑equity firms, large institutional investors, and companies that develop or finance build‑to‑rent communities. Their top donors featured Blackstone Group, KKR, Koch Inc., Capital Group, and other entities that could see profits decline if the legislation becomes law. Donor disclosures show that Tillis alone took nearly $470 K, primarily from Blackstone and other investors; Young received roughly $292 K from Capital Group, KKR and real‑estate‑investment‑trust advocates; Lee, Cruz, Scott, and the remaining senators each gathered between $80 K and $160 K from similar sources. While campaign‑finance rules prohibit corporations from giving directly to candidates, their political‑action committees and employees can contribute, and the article notes that such donations do not automatically prove a legislator will act in donors’ interests. Nonetheless, each senator’s public statements emphasized concerns about the bill’s restrictions on zoning, HUD program expansions, and the perceived overreach of federal authority rather than acknowledging donor influence. The House of Representatives has not yet taken up the Senate‑passed measure, and preliminary comments from Representatives such as Bill Huizenga and French Hill suggest it will encounter resistance in the lower chamber. The report underscores the broader debate over how to increase housing supply while balancing the role of institutional investors, and it highlights the intersection of campaign finance, policy-making, and the political dynamics shaping the nation’s housing agenda. Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/u-senators-opposed-housing-bill-121800290.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall #u.s.senators #blackstonegroup
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 27, 2026
yahoo news | BlackRock's Larry Fink says expanding market participation is needed to address... BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned in his annual chairman’s letter that wealth inequality could deepen unless a larger share of Americans participates in financial markets. He noted that since 1989 a dollar invested in the U.S. stock market has appreciated more than fifteen‑fold compared with a dollar tied to median wages, and that the rise of artificial intelligence threatens to repeat—and amplify—that pattern by concentrating gains among the firms and investors that own the data, infrastructure and capital needed to deploy AI at scale. While market leadership naturally shifts with technological change, Fink argued that when market capitalization expands but ownership remains narrow, prosperity feels increasingly out of reach for those on the outside. Fink acknowledged that automation historically boosted productivity and eventually broadened the range of available work, even as some roles disappeared, but cautioned that “new roles take time to emerge and workers don’t always move seamlessly from old ones to new ones.” He emphasized that AI is poised to generate significant economic value, and the real challenge is ensuring that the benefits are shared broadly. To that end, he called for policies that widen market participation, suggesting that market‑based tools could help stabilize programs like Social Security, which faces funding shortfalls within the next decade. One concrete idea Fink highlighted is the creation of “Trump Accounts,” a government‑seeded savings vehicle for newborns (and other minors) that would be invested in a diversified U.S. stock index. These accounts, funded by public, philanthropic, and parental contributions, would remain in custodial care until the child turns 18, providing a foothold in the market for a new generation. By lowering entry barriers and encouraging early, long‑term investing, Fink believes such accounts could be a “very significant step” toward expanding financial inclusion and narrowing the wealth gap in an AI‑driven economy. Read more: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/blackrocks-larry-fink-says-expanding-market-participation-needed-address-wealth-gap-amid-ai-boom #blackrock #larryfink #socialsecurity #u.s.stockmarket #artificialintelligence
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 24, 2026
Canary Media | Trump’s latest salvo to upend offshore wind: Pay firms not to build it by Maria Gallucci In its efforts to block U.S. offshore wind development, the Trump administration has halted project construction , rolled back tax credits , and spread misinformation . Now, in the latest maneuver, the administration is paying a global energy giant nearly $1 billion to walk away from its plans to install turbines off… Read more: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/offshore-wind/trumps-latest-salvo-upend-offshore-wind-pay #trump #trumpadministration #u.s. #offshorewind #globalenergygiant
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 24, 2026
bing news | Palantir Surges 5% Monday: What the Pentagon’s Maven AI Decision Means for PLTR by undefined Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) surged about 5 % in Monday morning trading after the Pentagon officially designated the company’s Maven Smart System as a “program of record.” This status upgrades Maven from a pilot AI effort to a permanent, budget‑backed component of U.S. defense infrastructure, locking it into the annual defense appropriations process. For Palantir, the move is akin to a city hiring a contractor for a one‑time road repair and then making that contractor the permanent road‑maintenance department—turning revenue into a structurally embedded, recurring stream. The latest quarter already showed strong momentum: U.S. Government revenue rose to $570 million in Q4 2025, a 66 % year‑over‑year increase, and full‑year 2026 guidance projects roughly $7.2 billion in revenue (about 61 % growth) with adjusted free cash flow near $4 billion. While the stock now trades at a trailing P/E of 239× (forward ~116×), analysts argue the valuation assumes flawless execution. Morgan Stanley maintains an equal‑weight rating, citing the risk of over‑pricing, whereas bull arguments focus on the reduced execution uncertainty that a permanent government contract provides, which could justify a higher multiple. Looking ahead, Palantir’s next catalyst is its Q1 2026 earnings slated for May 11, which will reveal whether the Maven program is translating into accelerated government contract value. The stock, down about 15 % year‑to‑date before the rally, is also buoyed by optimistic prediction‑market odds (over 97 % probability of a positive close today and 84.5 % chance of finishing above $150 this week). Ultimately, the market is weighing whether the new “program of record” status makes the bull case more credible or if the lofty valuation still leaves little room for error. Read more: https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/03/23/palantir-surges-5-monday-what-the-pentagons-maven-ai-decision-means-for-pltr/ #palantir #pentagon #maven #pltr #u.s.government
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@aidasb__dup_32343@river.group.lt · Feb 27, 2026

Viena savaitė

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#užką?

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@ljs@mastodonapp.uk · Jan 29, 2026
So it seems if you don't set CONFIG_SECURITY in 6.19 you no longer get /proc/sys/vm/mmap_min_addr, and if you set CONFIG_DEFAULT_MMAP_MIN_ADDR it'll quietly get ignored :) Not sure that was intended... https://lore.kernel.org/linux-mm/0146e385-935b-4f66-9e6d-51bb47ae4bdc@lucifer.local/T/#u
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@opnv_bot@mastodon.berlin · Jan 29, 2026
#VIZ_Berlin: Im Laufe der Nacht und am Morgen konnten weitere Streckenabschnitte wieder in Betrieb genommen werden. So sind nun wieder #Straßenbahnen auf den Linien 12, 27 und 37 unterwegs. Der #U-Bahn- und #Busverkehr laufen planmäßig und stabil. ➡️ https://viz.berlin.de/aktuelle-meldungen/eisglaette-in-berlin/ #öpnv_berlin_bot src: https://bsky.app/profile/vizberlin.bsky.social/post/3mdk7i5xaas2o 29.01.2026 07:56
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@slovensko@rockosbasilisk.com · Jan 28, 2026
Organizace Začni učit! pořádá rekvalifikační program pro ty, kdo přemýšlejí o učitelské profesi, ale nejsou si jisti, jestli se na ni hodí. Na týden se stanou učiteli na základní škole a poté se mohou za katedru postavit natrvalo. Tón: : mírně pozitivní #česko #gdelt #učitel #škola #vzdělání https://archiv.hn.cz/c1-67835780-budu-dobry-ucitel-zkusit-si-to-muze-kazdy
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@politico_eu_bot@social.espeweb.net · Jan 28, 2026
Donetsk ownership is preventing Russia-Ukraine peace deal, Rubio says https://www.politico.eu/article/donetsk-marco-rubio-ukraine-russia-peace-deal/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #U.S.foreignpolicy #WarinUkraine #Diplomacy #Conflict #Military #Politics #Defense #War
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