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EU Presses UK to Raise Chinese Car Tariffs — 2dAn EU official said concerns shifted from a Singapore-on-Thames to a Turkey-across-the-Channel as Brussels presses the UK to raise 10% Chinese car tariffs toward EU EV duties of up to 45%.

Dana Whitfield Brussels pushing the UK this hard feels like they're trying to dictate post-Brexit trade policy from afar.

EU Urges US Reconsider Palestinian UN Visa Ban — Sep 17, 2026The European Union has urged the United States to rethink its decision to deny entry visas to Palestinian Authority officials ahead of the UN General Assembly, citing the host country’s obligations and the importance of Palestine’s full participation, with Abbas set to address the gathering via prerecorded video after again being denied a visa. The push from Brussels, echoed by UN leaders, comes as the UN votes to allow Abbas to appear virtually and as visa restrictions continue to strain diplomacy surrounding the New York gathering.

Spain urges EU climate fund, citing €822 billion in losses since 1980 — Sep 4, 2026Spain is pressing the EU to treat climate adaptation as a core economic and security priority by proposing a dedicated European Climate Adaptation Fund, funding it in part with a tax on oil and gas profits, and establishing binding, five-year risk assessments integrated into planning and investment. The push comes as Brussels updates its 2021 Adaptation Strategy and moves toward a broader climate-resilience framework amid Europe’s record heat, wildfires, and drought.

Dana Whitfield Binding five-year risk assessments sound good on paper but knowing the EU it'll take a decade of meetings before anything actually gets built.

Dyson made a camera-equipped toothbrush that flosses for youTech — Sep 1, 2026

Marcus Bell Flossing is the thing I skip every night so if this actually works it might be worth the gimmick factor.

IJRDo Union Bosses Speak For The Working Class?Peter Roff · 6 min · 16h

Pete Hegseth Dishes Out Blunt Message To NATO Leaders In Brussels — Jun 18, 2026U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth pushed NATO allies to carry their weight in the alliance at a meeting with senior NATO officials in Brussels on Thursday. “Our allies must step up,” Hegseth said regarding NATO allies…

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Lawmaker Slams Biden Admin For Brushing Off Inquiry Into Orgs Backing Pro-Palestinian Protests — Aug 22, 2024The Biden administration brushed off a top GOP lawmaker’s request for information regarding organizations backing pro-Palestinian protests, according to documents obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation…

Brush Fire Sparked After Bird Drops Fish on Powerlines — Aug 5, 2025In one of the most bizarre wildfire causes of the summer, firefighters in western Canada say a fish-dragging osprey may be to blame for a brush fire near Ashcroft, British Columbia, after the bird apparently dropped its…

Biden Takes a Swipe at GOP While in Brussels: It Is ‘Vastly Diminished in Numbers’Reporting — Jun 14, 2021President Joe Biden insists that the Republican Party is “vastly diminished” and that its leadership is “fractured” following the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. During a press conference in Brussels on Monday, Biden…

AOC Brushes Aside Chatter About House Speakership, Primary Challenge Against SchumerReporting — Mar 19, 2021There is chatter about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ’s (D-N.Y.) political future, but she is brushing aside the talk, which includes whether she could be a future speaker of the House of Representatives. She is also “…

On X · @AdikastakesFootball creator frames England-Spain clash as Premier League vs La Liga and Kane-Yamal Ballon d’Or showdownNigerian creator @Adikastakes posts provocative framing of England vs Spain as PL vs La Liga 'WAR' and Kane vs Yamal Ballon d’Or decider; reaction is predominantly dismissive of the hype and league comparisons, with only a small minority amplifying the England/PL side.752 likes · 1d

Biden Brushes off Disappointing Finish in Iowa, Says Future Primaries Will Be the Real TestReporting — Feb 10, 2020Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) brushed off concerns about the viability of his campaign after a poor performance in the Iowa Caucus. In an interview on “CBS This Morning,” the presidential hopeful struck an…

Connecticut Tried To Punish Florida-Based Gun Company. It Didn’t Go Well. — Aug 7, 2026A Connecticut judge brushed off an attempt by the state to fine a Florida firearms manufacturer nearly $7.7 million for operating a website.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

China expands export ban to 14 EU entities — Jul 24, 2026China expanded its export controls by adding 14 EU entities to its list, banning the export of dual-use items and halting related transactions as a security measure amid ongoing tensions with Brussels over sanctions and strategic technologies. The move broadens enforcement, signaling Beijing’s use of economic statecraft against European firms aligned with or aiding rivals, including in response to EU sanctions on Russia.

Kalitta 777 tail strikes CVG runway; FAA investigates — Jul 21, 2026A Kalitta Air Boeing 777-300ER operating Flight 264 scraped its tail on the runway during a go-around at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport after arriving from Brussels; the aircraft landed safely, was taken out of service for inspection, and will be moved to Kalitta’s Michigan maintenance facility as the FAA investigates, with no injuries reported.

Google AI Egged On An 11-Year-Old For Celebrating With A Blunt, Report ClaimsReporting — Jul 15, 2026Google's AI tools cheered on drug use, brushed past mental health crises and validated eating disorders, a new report claims.

Daily Caller News FoundationHas World War 3’s Prelude Arrived?A growing collection of wars and military flashpoints involving several nuclear powers is raising concerns that miscalculation or escalation in one region could pull major powers into a far wider conflict. 42m · 1 reads

Footage Shows Clinton Responding to Allegations Tied to Epstein — Feb 19, 2026It takes a remarkable amount of confidence to brush off questions about Jeffrey Epstein as if they’re nothing more than idle gossip. Yet that’s exactly what Hillary Clinton appeared to do when confronted with renewed…

Spreadsheet wizard or formula fraud?Quizie — QuizFifteen questions that separate the people who USE spreadsheets from the people spreadsheets happen to. Rank at the end.

Trump’s Many Brushes With Death Unrivaled In US Presidential History — May 1, 2026Donald Trump has now survived more known assassination attempts than any other U.S. president after Saturday’s shooting in Washington. The gunman arrested at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is at least the sixth…

Defiant Scott Bessent Brushes Off Kristen Welker’s ‘Ridiculous Question’ About Iran War Funding — Mar 22, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed NBC News host Kristen Welker’s question about funding the Iran war as “ridiculous” and her framing as “terrible” during a tense Sunday exchange on “Meet the Press.” Welker…

‘Nothing To See Here’: Dem Squad Member Doesn’t Want To Discuss Her $8 Million Wealth Jump Since Entering Congress — Feb 6, 2026Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley brushed off a question Wednesday about how her wealth jumped to as much as $8 million after initially entering Congress with a negative net worth. Pressley entered Congress…

Top Four Times California Burned Taxpayer Dollars — Jan 1, 2026With fraud and wasteful spending spiking online, calls have surged from some users to examine California’s decades of waste. Though Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s online team has actively attempted to brush…

IJRWhy Even A Temporary Diesel Export Ban Is A Bad IdeaDavid Blackmon · 4 min · 19h

China Brushes Off Trump Tariffs With Jaw-Dropping $1 Trillion Surplus — Dec 8, 2025China appeared largely unfazed by the Trump administration’s tariff regime, posting a record annual trade surplus of more than $1 trillion as of November. According to new customs data released Monday, China’s exports…

Democrats Defy Call From Allied Federal Workers Union To End Government Shutdown — Oct 28, 2025Senate Democrats largely brushed off the pleas of a longtime party ally to end the 28-day government shutdown on Tuesday, rejecting a clean funding measure to reopen the government for the 13th time. Senators voted 54…

‘We’re Not Gonna Let Them Be Irresponsible’: Scott Bessent Dismisses Martha Raddatz’s Raising Dem Shutdown Concerns — Oct 26, 2025U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent brushed off ABC host Martha Raddatz’s attempt Sunday to pin the government shutdown on Republicans. The shutdown of the federal government began Oct. 1 after Senate Minority Leader…

‘We’re Gonna Double Down And Triple Down’: Tom Homan Vows To ‘Flood The Zone’ On Sanctuary Cities — Jul 7, 2025Border czar Tom Homan appeared on Monday to brush off vows from Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani of New York City to resist operations by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The…

Bill Clinton Takes To ‘The View’ To Brush Aside Deluge Of Reports About Biden’s Decline — Jun 5, 2025Former President Bill Clinton appeared on “The View” on Thursday to defend former President Joe Biden against reports about his declining health while in the White House. Clinton asserted that he never witnessed any…

On X · @sarkodieSarkodie Posts Prayer for Good Health, Peace and WisdomGhanaian rapper Sarkodie's brief prayer post draws largely affirmative reactions (80-90% supportive or neutral-positive) from fans, with only a small minority of critical replies tied to past rivalries and allegations.914 likes · 1d