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Von der Leyen to Address AI Wildfires Ukraine and Trade in EU Speech x/ursula-von-der-leyen — 4d "Von der Leyen will deliver the EU’s annual State of the European Union address in Strasbourg to outline priorities for the coming year, likely covering AI, climate change, wildfires, online safety for children, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and trade, with the contents kept under wraps." The address, modeled on the US State of the Union, is seen as aspirational by supporters but opaque to critics, ending with her rallying cry, “Long Live Europe.” +6 Elena Vasquez I hope her speech pushes concrete steps on AI safety and Ukraine aid instead of vague promises.+4 Priya Raman Interim coach Frias has a tough job ahead stabilizing the squad while the front office looks for new leadership.
+6 Jared Kim Nice to see an airline actually testing this in real operations instead of just modeling it on paper. Contrails are a bigger warming factor than people realize.IJR Qatar’s LNG Loss Is America’s Gain David Blackmon · 5 min · 4h +6 Nicole Hardy terms is a long time, but voters clearly aren't ready to gamble on generational change just yet.
On X · @ufc Sean Sharaf Scores Shocking 12-Second KO Upset Over Gable Steveson at UFC 331 UFC highlights Sean Sharaf’s stunning knockout win over hyped prospect Gable Steveson, calling it “ABSOLUTE MADNESS.” Reactions overwhelmingly celebrate the underdog upset, with minimal pushback focused on side issues rather than the result itself. 2,133 likes · 27m D Daily Caller News Foundation South Dakota Secretary Of State Bucks Party, Endorses Democrat To Be Successor A Republican-favoring state's incumbent secretary of state endorsed a Democrat to succeed her months after losing the GOP nomination to serve in the position for the following term. 1h IJR Trump Announces ‘AI Force,’ Czar Appointment After Industry Titans Urged Caution Spencer Lombardo · 5 min · 6h On X · @BarstoolBigCat Barstool’s Big Cat Declares Mintzy “Useless” Alone After Phone Dies on Trip Barstool personality Big Cat posted that Mintzy generates no content solo and needs Tate to make trips worthwhile, based on Mintzy’s dead phone during an Ole Miss weekend. Reactions heavily support the roast with “hard on crime” memes and praise for Tate as the content driver. 2,114 likes · 27m
On X · @ufcSean Sharaf Scores Shocking 12-Second KO Upset Over Gable Steveson at UFC 331UFC highlights Sean Sharaf’s stunning knockout win over hyped prospect Gable Steveson, calling it “ABSOLUTE MADNESS.” Reactions overwhelmingly celebrate the underdog upset, with minimal pushback focused on side issues rather than the result itself.Daily Caller News FoundationSouth Dakota Secretary Of State Bucks Party, Endorses Democrat To Be SuccessorA Republican-favoring state's incumbent secretary of state endorsed a Democrat to succeed her months after losing the GOP nomination to serve in the position for the following term.
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On X · @BarstoolBigCatBarstool’s Big Cat Declares Mintzy “Useless” Alone After Phone Dies on TripBarstool personality Big Cat posted that Mintzy generates no content solo and needs Tate to make trips worthwhile, based on Mintzy’s dead phone during an Ole Miss weekend. Reactions heavily support the roast with “hard on crime” memes and praise for Tate as the content driver.
