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Donald Trump’s tariffs, explained

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Donald Trump’s tariffs, explained If you live in the US, congratulations — you are now a foot soldier in what has been called “the dumbest trade war in history.” And if you live in one of the top three countries that trade most with the US (Canada, Mexico, and China), apologies: you are part of this as well. Donald

The Verge 598 2025-02-08

Social Media Scam Tech Explained

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Social Media Scam Tech Explained The big social media companies all did the same thing: They got people addicted to their stupid apps and then they brainwashed them with right wing propaganda… The EU and other countries in the world must move immediately to ban the scam tech that enabled it, which is absolutely micro targeting. Companies can’t be allowed to collect data and t…

Reddit Social Media 808 2025-02-05

Pontiac GTO Name Explained: The Faux Racing Branding That Led To Its Unexpected Success

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Pontiac GTO Name Explained: The Faux Racing Branding That Led To Its Unexpected Success The Pontiac GTO was the prototypical muscle car. The iconic three-letter initialism today is more associated with Pontiac than the racing category it usurped. Back in the 1960s, the GM division’s management wanted to appeal to young drivers and tie its brand to performance despite a self-imposed company ban on factory… Read more…

Jalopnik 1.0k 2025-01-08