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Toronto Star’s @benspurr.bsky.social : The NY Times has published an investigation into the Therme development at Ontario Place. It found that while the company told the province it had a proven track record of operating six spas around the world, at the time it had only ever operated one.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/world/canada/therme-spa-ontario-canada.html?unlocked_article_code=1.AE8.1C35.dDz9QdVOPXvf&smid=url-share

#ONPoli #TOPoli #GiftLink #GiftArticle

European Spa Company Therme Misrepresented Itself in an Effort to Expand Into Canada

A Times investigation shows Therme, a European firm, exaggerated its track record in securing a deal with Ontario, and government auditors found that the process had been unfair and opaque.

The New York Times

Christian Schwägerl 9h ago

Elon’s Harem: The WSJ offers an in-depth report about Musk’s scheme to father a “legion” of children and pay off the mothers because he thinks “intelligent” people like him need to populate the galaxy and save humanity from extinction.
Here’s a #GiftLink:

https://www.wsj.com/politics/elon-musk-children-mothers-ashley-st-clair-grimes-dc7ba05c?st=nKrjUu&reflink=mobilewebshare_permalink #Musk #Trump #Maga

Kriszta Satori 19h ago

V WaPo:
DOGE is collecting federal data to remove immigrants from housing, jobs
https://wapo.st/44u84kr
#GiftLink #NoPaywall

DOGE is collecting federal data to remove immigrants from housing, jobs

The administration is pushing agencies to turn over information on where people work, study and live. The data is normally protected from dissemination.

The Washington Post

ahimsa 23h ago

"Zoo elephants react to earthquake by rushing to protect youngest"

(includes video link)

https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2025/04/watch-zoo-elephants-react-to-earthquake-by-rushing-for-protect-youngest.html?gift=c41b8760-0c02-4072-bf44-debb364792dd

"Elephants have the unique ability to feel sounds through their feet and formed what is known as an 'alert circle' during the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that shook Southern California this morning."

#California #SanDiego #Zoon #Earthquake #Elephants #Animals #GiftLink

Watch: Zoo elephants react to earthquake by rushing to protect youngest

A zoo spokesperson said the behavior is called an “alert circle” and said it is “intended to protect the young — and the entire herd — from threats.”

oregonlive

ahimsa 23h ago

"Interfaith celebration unites South Asian community in Beaverton"

https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/04/interfaith-celebration-unites-south-asian-community-in-beaverton.html?gift=af17a4d0-c40d-4384-8f21-bb24a7b2b4a1

"Around 100 people convened at the Baha’i Center in Beaverton on Sunday afternoon to hear music and speakers, watch dance performances and share a meal together, blurring the lines between South Asian religions for a one-of-a-kind springtime event in Beaverton."

"… a way to bring together all members of the South Asian community" ❤️

#Oregon #Beaverton #Interfaith #Community #SouthAsian #AAPI #GiftLink

Interfaith celebration unites South Asian community in Beaverton

The event combined Ugadi, Eid al-Fitr and Easter to promote harmony and understanding among diverse religious groups.

oregonlive

Democracy Matters

1d ago

Republicans have tried to cast themselves as better for the economy because abortion is a radioactive issue for them. But there’s a problem—GDP, jobs, and other indicators have ALL RISEN FASTER under Democrats for nearly the past century.

#GOPLiars #GOPFrauds #GOPWeirdos #VoteBlueIfYouWantToProsper #NoRepublicansEverAgain #GiftLink

Why Are Republican Presidents So Bad for the Economy? GIFT LINK 02-FEB-2021 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/02/opinion/sunday/democrats-economy.html?unlocked_article_code=55kbxLZ4URg7dOjR6yKZU7C90dn6bbyxT_k0z5MDxn4HB1lRD77W_6f8e9isPkoWGGle5L7Jozzv03L0YswBI4vAV4-8N-LSvhhSGi9mDzgJe7SwUMn84FVpGjjAf8W4t59I4Uz2AH0VAW6b_LXBkQkkwAeUJf-Sl4TBddWuHjK83rT7KMywpXr6IHMtF1sqzIJBDBBOGLl1lWw9RHhuCZXc30elMM07zLHPMX2ERDwNHxYgbau_cFyE7w0tKuKohsDIPV5ULC-I9ijLz0dAMhhBXmH_Jn8oNwwx81PZMry_TgYEMgkQEYcXMQUH4t4z20-IX1NgEKXva_muj3IV6b1a&giftCopy=0_NoCopy&smid=url-share

Opinion | Why Are Republican Presidents So Bad for the Economy?

G.D.P., jobs and other indicators have all risen faster under Democrats for nearly the past century.

The New York Times

Mary Nelson 1d ago

"DOGE is collecting federal data to remove immigrants from housing, jobs"

"Officials working with the U.S. DOGE Service are pushing agencies to turn over information on where people work, study and live."

#GiftLink #USpol #USpolitics #DOGE #DataPrivacy

https://wapo.st/44u84kr

DOGE is collecting federal data to remove immigrants from housing, jobs

The administration is pushing agencies to turn over information on where people work, study and live. The data is normally protected from dissemination.

The Washington Post

Mary Nelson 1d ago

"Inside DOGE’s push to defy a court order and access Social Security data"

"Musk’s cost-cutting team repeatedly sought to get around a judge’s order to gain access to private details about millions of beneficiaries."

#GiftLink #USpol #USpolitics #SocialSecurity #DOGE #Trump #Musk #RuleofLaw #DataPrivacy

https://wapo.st/3G9JR97

Inside DOGE’s push to defy a court order and access Social Security data

Musk’s cost-cutting team repeatedly sought to get around a judge’s order to gain access to private details about millions of beneficiaries.

The Washington Post

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@GottaLaff 1d ago

2/ "Inside #Trump ’s Plan to Halt Hundreds of Regulations The White House will soon move to rapidly repeal or freeze rules that affect health, food, workplace safety, transportation and more." #GiftLink 🎁 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/15/u...

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