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Rachel Maddow explains how Trump’s tariffs policy came from his economic advisor Peter Navarro, who invented a fake expert in his books to justify it “Ron Vara is an anagram of Navarro.” Jared Kushner found Peter Navarro, an economist and senior counselor for trade and manufacturing for U.S. President Donald Trump, after Kushner browsed Navarro's book "Death by China" on Amazon and asked him to join Trump's 2016 presidential campaign as an economic adviser. “At one point, Ron Vara wrote in the memo that Trump could, quote, ‘Ride the tariffs to victory,’” Maddow said. The problem is, Ron Vara doesn’t exist. He never has. The economics expert that Peter Navarro has long cited to explain why he’s so gung-ho on tariffs, this person, Ron Vara, is a made-up person.” “He is a fictional person. Peter Navarro invented Ron Vara as his expert source, so he could quote this expert source over and over and over again in his crackpot books,” she continued. “Who is Ron Vara? R...

"What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels like too much." Please don’t try to fix me. Don’t take on my pain or push away my shadows. Just sit beside me as I work through my own inner storms. Be the steady hand I can reach for as I find my way. My pain is mine to carry, my battles mine to face. But your presence reminds me I’m not alone in this vast, sometimes frightening world. It’s a quiet reminder that I am worthy of love, even when I feel broken. So, in those dark hours when I lose my way, will you just be here? Not as a rescuer, but as a companion. Hold my hand until the dawn arrives, helping me remember my strength. Your silent support is the most precious gift you can give. It’s a love that helps me remember who I am, even when I forget. January 14, 2024. Walking around the 3rd floor. The photo above is from my  Kaiser Walnut Creek Vacation  a year ago whe...

Be Kind. World Kindness Day is an international observance on 13 November. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of nations' kindness NGOs. It is observed in many countries, including Canada, Australia, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. Singapore observed the day for the first time in 2009. 🫶🏽 #WorldKindnessDay pic.twitter.com/sbLvcR06vA — Precious Muir (@PreciousMuir) November 13, 2024 Be kind to others, be kind to you; nobody knows what each other is going through. #WorldKindnessDay pic.twitter.com/JCB2DJ5syp — All On The Board (@allontheboard) November 13, 2024

Climate Change is a topic close to my heart. The world's largest climate summit begins Thursday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with 2023 set to be the hottest year ever recorded on Earth. Valerie Volcovici, a U.S. climate and energy policy correspondent for the Reuters news agency, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.   

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at 82 Pelé, Brazil’s king of the ‘beautiful game’, dies A inspiração e o amor marcaram a jornada de Rei Pelé, que faleceu no dia de hoje. Amor, amor e amor, para sempre. . Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today. Love, love and love, forever. pic.twitter.com/CP9syIdL3i — Pelé (@Pele) December 29, 2022 Brazil legend Pelé has died at the age of 82. The original GOAT. A trailblazer. One of the finest players to ever lace up. He will be missed by millions. pic.twitter.com/sZiiLLmCYF — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 29, 2022 RIP Pele.

"Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” Kurt Vonnegut "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” Kurt Vonnegut Photograph: Edie Vonnegut/AP pic.twitter.com/2wfrgmGNjR — Pearl Annie (@with_love_pearl) April 15, 2025 Join the #FilipinoAmerican conversation. Comment below. #PinoyPride #Filipino Click to follow this website . Like our Facebook Page Pinoy Built . Thank you. Salamat po. blog,community,fil-am, filipino american,

CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann discusses growing concerns over the Omnicron variant of the coronavirus. These concerns are coinciding with a rising number of cases in the U.S. and soaring travel numbers over the holiday season. Also, John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, sits down with CBSN's Lana Zak to answer pressing questions about this variant and how it could impact life in the U.S. Get Vaccinated Now!

A deal aimed at staving off dangerous climate change has been struck at the COP26 summit in Glasgow. #COP26 has concluded today in Glasgow with nearly 200 countries agreeing the Glasgow Climate Pact. Combined with increased ambition and action from countries, it means that 1.5C remains in sight. It will only be delivered with concerted and immediate global efforts. — COP26 (@COP26) November 13, 2021 The  2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference , more commonly referred to as  COP26 , is the 26th  United Nations Climate Change conference . It is being held at the  SEC Centre  in  Glasgow , Scotland, United Kingdom, between 31 October and 13 November 2021, under the presidency of  Alok Sharma . [1] [2]  It was delayed for a year due to the  COVID-19 pandemic . [3] "I want every single one of you to think about one person in your life that will still be around in 2030, and how that person will live" EU Commission VP Frans ...

An investigation of 196 countries by the Washington Post found that emissions are underreported by billions of tons. Stanford Earth scientist and chair of the Global Carbon Project Rob Jackson joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain why.

For a small amount of perspective at this moment, imagine you were born in 1900. When you are 14, World War I starts, and ends on your 18th birthday with 22 million people killed. Later in the year, a Spanish Flu epidemic hits the planet and runs until you are 20. Fifty million people die from it in those two years. Yes, 50 million. When you're 29, the Great Depression begins. Unemployment hits 25%, global GDP drops 27%. That runs until you are 33. The country nearly collapses along with the world economy. When you turn 39, World War II starts. You aren't even over the hill yet. When you're 41, the United States is fully pulled into WWII. Between your 39th and 45th birthday, 75 million people perish in the war and the Holocaust kills six million. At 52, the Korean War starts and five million perish. At 64 the Vietnam War begins, and it doesn't end for many years. Four million people die in that conflict. Approaching your 62nd birthday you have the Cuban Missile...

Watch: Imagine Here's a Facebook Memory from October 9, 2015: So I'm waiting in the lobby of Kaiser Hospital in Vallejo. A man sits across from me and says, "You have two cellphones." I nod my head. He adds, "They don't have much technology in India." Dude must think I'm Indian. I said, "Sure they do." He continues, "India is very filthy. Mexico is filthy too." I guess he's not sure what ethnicity I am. I try to shift the conversation since I know the guy will keep talking even if I ignore him. Me: Do you like baseball? Him: Yeah! Me: I'm from Chicago so I'm rooting for the Cubs. Him: In the ALDS? Me: N LDS Him: N is my least favorite letter in the alphabet. (This must be my lucky day). Me: Why is that? (Giving him the benefit of the doubt) Him: Isn't it obvious? There's a word that starts with N. Me: Night? Him: You know Jay Z ? He calls himself Jigga Man . He found a way. Me: (I ignore the guy, b...

Never underestimate the power of cooperation and collective action to save lives. Who are you and what will you do on 4 Feb? Speak up, stand up and take action together this #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill https://t.co/mxGMp8LVb2 https://t.co/XsfCGJ0oeO — JF 🌊😷 📷 (@JFPerseveranda) February 4, 2021 🙏🏽 On #WorldCancerDay I wanted to remind people to check their bits & bobbins and if you find a lump or are concerned about any other symptoms go get checked out. Early diagnosis leads to much better treatment outcomes. And to those fighting it now, I send love ❤ & strength 💪 pic.twitter.com/0TGX0NxQyR — Tracey Crouch (@tracey_crouch) February 4, 2021

Only $32 million! The  Dynamic Tower  (also known as  Dynamic Architecture Building  or the  Da Vinci Tower ) is a proposed 420-metre (1,378 ft), 80-floor  moving skyscraper , designed by architect  David Fisher . [2] [5] Similar to the  Suite Vollard  completed in 2001 in Brazil, [6]  each floor is designed to  rotate  independently, [3]  resulting in a changing shape of the tower. Each floor is designed to rotate a maximum of 6 metres (20 ft) per minute, or one full rotation in 180 minutes. [1] [3] It was proposed as the world's first  prefabricated  skyscraper with 40 factory-built modules for each floor. [1] [7]  Fisher said that 90% of the tower could be built in a factory and shipped to the construction site. [1]  This would allow the entire building to be built more quickly. [5]  The core of the tower must be built at the construction site. [1]  Fisher said that the...

Another racist attack! Thanks to cellphones, video cameras, and the internet. Keep speaking up! A young Filipino woman in Toronto is speaking out after she was racially harassed and threatened by a school yard teacher while reading a book in a public park.Christine Santos reports.

A Filipino woman in Dubai is feeding dozens of migrants each day. Despite being unemployed herself, Feby Dela Peña is adamant on helping others. In the sweltering heat of the late afternoon in Dubai, Feby Dela Peña arrives with 200 free meals of rice, fried fish and boiled eggs.   The 34-year-old Filipina mother of three is unemployed and relies on her husband's modest income from a sales job. But when she saw people lining up for free meals one night outside her building, she decided to use whatever money her family had to help out. This is the first time in 12 years of living in Dubai that she has seen Filipinos like herself standing in line for a free meal.  "Life is so hard and they don't have anyone to depend on," Dela Peña says. "If I stop this, many people will stop eating," she adds.  As with most migrant workers in Dubai, the family lives in a shared apartment with 11 other housemates. Some of them also chipped in when they heard of h...

The total number of global cases has surpassed 1.7 million, including more than 107,000 fatalities. More than 395,000 coronavirus patients are reported to have recovered. Trump claims he's done such an amazing job yet the US has more cases & deaths  than any other country in the world! Global death toll passes 100,000. The US death toll now exceeds that of Italy , Johns Hopkins University reports. ‎Ecuador reports its biggest one-day jump in cases. South Africa extends lockdown until the end of April . Yemen records first case after nationwide ceasefire . [post_ads]

In response to President Trump’s criticism, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of World Health Organization (WHO), defended his agency’s handling of the #COVID19 crisis — and called on leaders not to politicize the virus or use it for political gain. We apologize for sound issues at the beginning of the briefing today. Here you can watch the full statement on #COVID19 by @DrTedros 👇 https://t.co/EdCwBpwDdD — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) April 8, 2020 [post_ads]

My mom, 1st on the left, and Tita Myrna (2nd from right) in Illinois Masonic Hospital. Chicago, IL. 1978 It’s World Health Day! Today, we celebrate the work of nurses & midwives by showing our appreciation for their bravery, courage & resolve in the global #COVID19 response. Tell us who your favourite nurse or midwife is . Of course, my mom is my favorite nurse. It’s #WorldHealthDay ! Today, we celebrate the work of nurses & midwives by showing our appreciation for their bravery, courage & resolve in the global #COVID19 response. Tell us who your favourite nurse or midwife is 💐. #SupportNursesAndMidwives ➡️ https://t.co/ZFkbyJFmG0 pic.twitter.com/02Skex6uW8 — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) April 6, 2020 One in 8 nurses works in a country other than where they were born or trained. M y mom was recruited fresh out or nursing school to work in the USA.  From 1960 to 1962, she worked in Jersey City, NJ and Chicago, IL.  My dad...