[16:04] Dutch crack down on smoking and vaping, age limit may rise to 21
Junior health minister Vincent Karremans is looking into the options for increasing the legal age to buy cigarettes and vapes...
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Dutch crack down on smoking and vaping, age limit may rise to 21 - DutchNews.nl
Junior health minister Vincent Karremans is looking into the options for increasing the legal age to buy cigarettes and vapes from 18 to 21, he told MPs on Wednesday.Robin Pascoe (DutchNews.nl)
“In Canada, a slew of apps has emerged with names such as “buy beaver”, “maple scan” and “is this Canadian” to allow shoppers to scan QR barcodes and reject US produce from alcohol to pizza toppings.”
#trump #fascism #elonmusk #tariffs #TrumpRecession
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‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading
Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US itemsPeter Beaumont (The Guardian)
I am the cheese gremlin.
Destroyer of mozzarella.
[16:04] Martin hoping cordial tone persists during Trump meeting
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will be hoping the lighthearted tone set at the vice president's breakfast continues through the day, writes Global Security Reporter Yvonne Murray from Washington.
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#MicheálMartin #theday #GlobalSecurity #YvonneMurray #Washington
Martin hoping cordial tone persists during Trump meeting
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will be hoping the lighthearted tone set at the vice president's breakfast continues through the day, writes Global Security Reporter Yvonne Murray from Washington.Yvonne Murray (RTÉ)
Fifth Avenue approaching 47th Street. New York City, New York
#FifthAvenue #NewYorkCity #NewYork #Skyview #NewYorkCitys #DorotheaLange #American #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
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In the foreground, several older model cars are visible, some displaying license plates that identify them as New York City taxis, indicated by their distinctive markings such as \"Skyview\" or other labels associated with taxi services in the city. The vehicles feature prominent grilles, rounded shapes typical for the era's automotive design, and white-walled tires.
The middle ground is occupied by a crowd of people walking on both sides of the street, some crossing at intersections while others appear to be engaged in conversation or simply strolling. Many pedestrians are dressed in mid-century fashion: men wearing suits with hats such as fedoras and women sporting dresses complemented by gloves and headscarves.
The background is lined with buildings that suggest a dense urban setting typical of New York City's downtown areas during the time period implied by the image. There are no modern elements like street signs or electronic devices, which could indicate an earlier timeframe for when Dorothea Lange took this photograph.
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Trying to figure out how I would explain to the version of myself living in 1995 the phrase "one of the most prominent surf draculas of our time"
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Surf Dracula
Surf Dracula is a slang expression describing a trope in television shows and other media in which the character's backstory takes so long that the exciting main part of that character's arc arrives too late and gets insufficient screen time.Philipp (Know Your Meme)
[16:14] Hayes fails in appeal over dangerous driving conviction
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes has failed in his appeal against a district court conviction for dangerous driving.
Hoy estrenamos una nueva guía.
Una guía de iniciación al Fediverso, ideada para ayudarte a explicar todo esto a tu vecina, a tu panadero o a tu cuñado.
Con ella intentamos facilitar:
✔ Comprender qué es el Fediverso y cómo funciona.
✔ Conocer las plataformas disponibles y sus diferencias.
✔ Aprender cómo unirse y comenzar a interactuar.
Comparte y difunde #Descentraliza
Guía de Iniciación al Fediverso - descentraliza.red
(Versión 1.0 · CC BY-SA 4.0) El Fediverso es un ecosistema de servicios interconectados que permiten la comunicación entre diferentes plataformas.descentraliza.red
Via Kyle Cheney:
HAPPENING NOW: Judge Reyes has kicked off a crucial hearing #Trump's effort to ban transgender people from serving in the military. She is beginning by pressing DOJ lawyer on the changes in military policy toward #transgender people beginning in 2017. #LGBTQ
EU says its countermeasures to Trump's tariffs will go into effect on April 1
The European Union has announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products. The bloc responded on Wednesday within hours to the Trump administration’s increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%.Lorne Cook (AP News)
Trump's Economy Is Crashing
Donald Trump was not elected because people loved him.He was elected because he promised to bring down prices.He's already breaking that promise.YouTube
[16:08] Graven in Grolloo na stormschade hersteld: 'Het is mooier dan het was'
De Twaalf-Apostelenboom op de begraafplaats in Grolloo, werd in december 2023 door storm Pia omvergeblazen. Dikke takken maakten zeven graven kapot. Na een jaar en drie maanden wachten, zijn de gerestaureerde graven vandaag teruggeplaatst.
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#Twaalf_Apostelenboom #Grolloo #december2023 #Pia #zeven #driemaanden
Democrats won a key special election yesterday and massively over performed in another, potentially indicating a shift in voter sentiment amid the chaos of the Trump administration.
The IONIQ 5 is missing.
People are ditching Teslas not just because Musk is a disaster, but because better options exist. BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Audi, Rivian—tons of EVs outperform Tesla in luxury, reliability, and ethics. Even former fans are done with Musk’s nonsense. The consensus? Keep the EV, lose the fascist billionaire.
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These Are The Cars You Should Replace Your Tesla With
We asked what you'd replace your Tesla with, and you came up with a huge range of suggestions.Andy Kalmowitz (Jalopnik)
[16:02] Een pact van buitenbeentjes; Francis van Broekhuizen en Dominic Seldis in theatershow
Het lukte niet erg, bij de eerste repetities. Contrabassist Dominic Seldis en operazangeres Francis van Broekhuizen werkten aan hun theaterconcert maar liepen vast. Oorzaak? ,,We kletsen te veel. Het werd té gezellig.’’ Die sfeer werd de basis voor hun programma The Francis & Dominic Show.
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#eerste #DominicSeldis #FrancisvanBroekhuizen #Francis&DominicShow
Apparently MAGAs are buying electric vehicles because we are boycotting them.
I'm boycotting Das Kapital. 
marco rubio on russia’s response to ceasefire agreement
“there is no military solution to this conflict...the only way we're going to have peace if through negotiation…the ball is truly in their court."
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German Thru-Hiker Detained, Deported, and Banned From US - The Trek
An experienced thru-hiker traveling to the US to hike the AZT last month says she was treated inhumanely and deported without justification.Caitlin Hardee (The Trek)
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bsky.brid.gy -- which auto-posts my future Mastondon.social posts on a bsky @ @tanyatussing.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy.
"I don't understand why I should expand my borders if my country is dying out, degrading. I have no doubt that my country's soldiers should not be on the territory of Syria, Georgia, Ukraine or other countries. I do not understand why my taxes are not spent on the development of my country, on improving the quality of life of my family, on building houses, roads, on opening schools, kindergartens and clinics.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Ukraine #Russia
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How do I verify my account on Mastodon and the Fediverse? | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediversefedi.tips
Ahhh, interesting, thanks for the info! 🙏
I've added this to the article, hopefully it helps others too.
[16:03] Rechter veroordeelt oud-burgemeester van Groningen Koen Schuiling voor schennispleging. ‘Dit is niet normaal’
Koen Schuiling is veroordeeld door de rechtbank Zwolle. Het staat volgens de politierechter vast dat de oud-burgemeester van Groningen met ontbloot bovenlichaam in zijn auto reed en masturbeerde. De rechter vond een verklaring van een vrachtwagenchauffeur die Schuiling in zijn auto zag overtuigend genoeg.
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#KoenSchuiling #Zwolle #Groningen
Rechter veroordeelt oud-burgemeester van Groningen Koen Schuiling voor schennispleging. ‘Dit is niet normaal’
De rechtbank Zwolle heeft zich uitgesproken over de zaak-SchuilingBart Olmer en Bas van Sluis (Leeuwarder Courant)
see these? these are what we in the Mastodon biz call "engagement posts"
engage, damn you 
Meta faces publisher copyright AI lawsuit in France | TechCrunch
Meta is facing an AI copyright lawsuit in France that's been brought by authors and publishers who are accusing it of economic "parasitism," ReutersNatasha Lomas (TechCrunch)
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Parents, talk to your kids about the importance of not being a stooge for a billionaire Nazi.
“I would regard Mr. Musk as a problem," said Ward Elcock, who headed CSIS for a decade including during the 9/11 attacks and also served as national security adviser. "I think that's on a number of fronts."
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Brazil is competing with the US for the event that leaves you dumbfounded the longest.
"Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit."
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Amazon rainforest cut down to build highway for COP climate summit
The infrastructure required to host climate talks in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.Ione Wells (BBC News)
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