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And all the more so when other governments are rolling out the red carpet, offering world-class resources, generous funding, & the promise of an environment where talent can flourish. When ⭐ researchers leave, they bring their ideas &⭐ pupils with them. Here's Canada's red carpet...

But what's more troubling is the extent to which their pro-Russia worldview risks undermining the US’ traditional alliances, weakening support for Ukraine, and blurring the line between advancing American interests and accommodating Putin’s ambitions. The US will pay for this reversal for decades.

In some ways, this shouldn't surprise anyone. Trump 2.0 is increasingly surrounded by advisers who are unapologetic Putin apologists and enthusiastic boosters of Russia, often echoing the Kremlin’s narratives while downplaying or excusing Moscow’s aggression.

@maddow.bsky.social observes that Donald Trump has become more overt in his support for Russian President Vladimir Putin. But ‘Why now?’: Trump goes all for Putin as election security concerns peak. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

It would be a powerful rebuke of Trump’s misguided and dangerous policy of appeasement toward Moscow and a clear demonstration that American workers will not help bankroll the Kremlin’s war machine.

If American dockworkers refuse to unload the fuel, it would send an unmistakable message that no political deal should take precedence over standing up to Russian aggression.

Lawmakers must also engage the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), Teamsters Local 877, and other petroleum-terminal unions, making clear that their patriotic duty is to ensure American port labor does not facilitate Russia’s war machine. That will have a much more immediate impact. 🫸 🤜👊

"A bipartisan group of US lawmakers have warned American banks, port authorities, & fuel-industry groups against facilitating imports of Russian diesel, raising the prospect of congressional investigations & legal action over President Donald Trump’s decision to ease restrictions on Russian fuel."

There was a time when the US was the go-to sanctuary for human rights champions. Now, it's the go-to refuge for former dictators and despots, assuming a role long associated with Russia. It gives a whole new meaning to "They're Coming to America."

"Brazil's defeated candidate Flavio Bolsonaro flees to US despite cancelled passports" www.france24.com/en/americas/...

Of course they decline. The US has lost the moral high ground. The hypocrisy is the whole story: Washington demands accountability while conveniently going silent when Trump crosses the very lines they claim to defend. Apparently, foreign interference is unacceptable only when someone else does it.

Observe, yes. Interfere, no not even the DOJ. "If DOJ or ICE agents show up claiming emergency powers, election officials should say that none of their instructions will be obeyed without a court order signed by a judge. The “administrative warrants” issued by Homeland Security are not sufficient."

"Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after presidential election loss, reports say" www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...

"AI-driven disinformation running rampant on social media before US midterms, experts warn. Social media companies including Meta have pulled back on efforts to protect voters from election-meddling lies." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

The WSJ Editorial Board is unserious. As the US barrels toward one of the most consequential midterms in its history, it has chosen to fixate on a former politician's talk of cheesecake. This isn’t commentary; it’s editorial malpractice. www.wsj.com/opinion/bara...

In a world of rising food prices, here's a great story about how Aldi is driving down grocery prices by "unbundling" the grocery store. www.npr.org/sections/pla... Sadly, here's why Aldi and Lidl are unlikely to enter Canada. retail-insider.com/retail-insid...

#ICYMI Here's Jon Stewart gleeful take on the Obana Cheesecake joke. Good for a morning pick-me-up. youtube.com/watch?v=2nIS...

"Russia Says Three Diesel Tankers Are Headed for the U.S. The Two We Can Name Carry About 410,000 to 430,000 Barrels, Less Than 3 Hours of American Demand" energynewsbeat.co/diesel/russi...

In a world of rising food prices, here's a great story about how Aldi is driving down grocery prices by "unbundling" the grocery store. www.npr.org/sections/pla... Sadly, here's why Aldi and Lidl are unlikely to enter Canada. retail-insider.com/retail-insid...

"For nearly a year, immigration authorities have detained and sought to deport a mentally ill man whose mother, lawyers and public records say was born in the United States and not Jamaica as he claims, a review by The Associated Press found." apnews.com/article/ice-...

"Red States Are Dumbing Down College Admissions ... using a test originally taken mainly by kids who were homeschooled or had attended private religious academies." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...

Partners in theory. U.K. says no to a Canadian-led defence bank. The parties could not agree on the headquarters, rules for admitting new members, lending arrangements, or the extent of joint weapons procurement. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

Lol… this was supposed to be some kind of gotcha piece? If anything, this just makes Mamdani even cooler. #MamdaniBasketballGate ⛹️ 🙄

Life is ironic, don't you think ... "SpaceX Whines About Space Collisions After Gutting Regulators That Oversee That Sort Of Thing" www.techdirt.com/2026/10/26/s... Maybe they should have used some of this data....

These ads employ a strategy of fear-mongering, repeatedly associating Democrats with negative economic outcomes like "tax hikes," "inflation," and "higher crime," while promoting early voting as a preventative measure. (Bold: consider these 5 charts: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...)

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