Here’s How Facebook’s Local News Algorithm Change Led To The Worst Riots Paris Has Seen In 50 Years https://t.co/EOYlzSlYmx via @broderick— Ben Smith (@BuzzFeedBen) December 5, 2018
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Here’s How Facebook’s Local News Algorithm Change Led To The Worst Riots Paris Has Seen In 50 Years
Nebraskan farmers say Trump's trade conflicts have cost them $1,000,000,000 in revenue, according to the Omaha World. Herald
Nebraskan farmers say Trump's trade conflicts have cost them $1,000,000,000 in revenue, according to the Omaha World. Herald https://t.co/rE0YF5t8B8— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 5, 2018
BuzzFeed reports about the paranoia among Facebook employees: “Now, people now have burner phones to talk shit about the company — not even to reporters, just to other employees"
BuzzFeed reports about the paranoia among Facebook employees: “Now, people now have burner phones to talk shit about the company — not even to reporters, just to other employees" https://t.co/mRaZCc6XqY— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) December 5, 2018
JUST IN: Canadian Justice Dept. confirms to CNBC that it arrested the CFO of Chinese tech giant Huawei in Vancouver on Dec. 1 for extradition to the United States; a court hearing has been set for Friday.
JUST IN: Canadian Justice Dept. confirms to CNBC that it arrested the CFO of Chinese tech giant Huawei in Vancouver on Dec. 1 for extradition to the United States; a court hearing has been set for Friday. https://t.co/wQpoYKCsvF— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) December 5, 2018
Today: The president ignores the findings of the CIA and stands by the Saudi regime. 2016: Lobbyists representing the Saudi government paid for an estimated 500 nights at Trump's hotel in just three months.
Today: The president ignores the findings of the CIA and stands by the Saudi regime. 2016: Lobbyists representing the Saudi government paid for an estimated 500 nights at Trump's hotel in just three months. https://t.co/rqnm3guzkl New from @Fahrenthold and @OConnellPostbiz— Shane Harris (@shaneharris) December 5, 2018
BREAKING: New home sales tumble 5.5% in September
BREAKING: New home sales tumble 5.5% in September https://t.co/NvS23AjeQE— CNBC Now (@CNBCnow) October 24, 2018
Former President George Bush touches the casket of his father, former President George H.W. Bush, as he prepares to speak during his State Funeral at the National Cathedral, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former President George Bush touches the casket of his father, former President George H.W. Bush, as he prepares to speak during his State Funeral at the National Cathedral, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) @AP @AP_Politics @AP_Images @GeorgeHWBush #GeorgeHWBushFuneral pic.twitter.com/4ebtzCs3gM— Andrew Harnik (@andyharnik) December 5, 2018
The Flynn memo makes clear that the Trump campaign had a National Security Adviser who WAS ON THE PAYROLL OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT. At the same time Trump was pursuing a financial deal in Russia without disclosing it. How many countries were pulling strings behind the scenes?!?
The Flynn memo makes clear that the Trump campaign had a National Security Adviser who WAS ON THE PAYROLL OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT. At the same time Trump was pursuing a financial deal in Russia without disclosing it. How many countries were pulling strings behind the scenes?!? pic.twitter.com/8nn2hsHFAw— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) December 5, 2018
Big news: Four Defendants Charged in Panama Papers Investigation for Their Roles in Panamanian-Based Global Law Firm’s Decades-Long Scheme to Defraud the United State
Big news: Four Defendants Charged in Panama Papers Investigation for Their Roles in Panamanian-Based Global Law Firm’s Decades-Long Scheme to Defraud the United Stateshttps://t.co/EHUUI7fR87— Jason Leopold (@JasonLeopold) December 4, 2018
The Health 202: House Democrats want more aggressive scrutiny of health-care mergers
The Health 202: House Democrats want more aggressive scrutiny of health-care mergers https://t.co/mpfynn8vJ2— In Spite of Trump 🌊 (@InSpiteOfTrump) December 5, 2018
Second woman says she was paid to collect absentee ballots in North Carolina House race
Second woman says she was paid to collect absentee ballots in North Carolina House race https://t.co/y0Tc9EwsJq pic.twitter.com/b6IzowISYH— The Hill (@thehill) December 5, 2018
Wisconsin GOP voted in wee hours of morning to brazenly strip power from Dem gov/AG & make it harder to vote Similar GOP legislative coups underway in MI, NC & OH This is outrageous abuse of power & should be huge national scandal
Wisconsin GOP voted in wee hours of morning to brazenly strip power from Dem gov/AG & make it harder to vote— Ari Berman (@AriBerman) December 5, 2018
Similar GOP legislative coups underway in MI, NC & OH
This is outrageous abuse of power & should be huge national scandal pic.twitter.com/WK71x3DaU3
Comptroller: Netanyahu cannot use donations to finance his defense team
Comptroller: Netanyahu cannot use donations to finance his defense team https://t.co/QxwvbbpOQ6— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) December 5, 2018
Once a president declares a “national emergency” more than 100 special provisions become available to him. What if a president facing electoral defeat or impeachment were to declare an emergency for the sake of holding on to power?
Once a president declares a “national emergency” more than 100 special provisions become available to him. What if a president facing electoral defeat or impeachment were to declare an emergency for the sake of holding on to power? https://t.co/mU8KldQfRN— Brennan Center (@BrennanCenter) December 5, 2018
Some Republicans want to oust a Muslim doctor from his GOP leadership role — because he’s Muslim
Some Republicans want to oust a Muslim doctor from his GOP leadership role — because he’s Muslim https://t.co/971EP77XwI— lori montgomery (@loriamontgomery) December 5, 2018
We know Pence was in daily communication with Paul Manafort during the transition, discussing every position. Flynn's testimony likely confirms this contact and focus attention on Pence.
We know Pence was in daily communication with Paul Manafort during the transition, discussing every position. Flynn's testimony likely confirms this contact and focus attention on Pence.— Zev Shalev (@ZevShalev) December 5, 2018
Narativ first connected these dots in Aug '17. 6/8 @traciemac_Bmore https://t.co/9JM8tvuDeJ
If charged under Section 951, as DOJ is considering, Erickson could be the first American embroiled in the Russia situation to face an espionage charge
If charged under Section 951, as DOJ is considering, Erickson could be the first American embroiled in the Russia situation to face an espionage chargehttps://t.co/rEWhJsuzwj— Betsy Woodruff (@woodruffbets) December 5, 2018
And Erickson is only one of the notches on her bedpost...— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) December 5, 2018
This should be fun. :-)
Raw beef recall expands to 12 million pounds after hundreds infected by salmonella
1. Stripping away regulations makes food unsafe. Thanks, Trump.— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) December 5, 2018
2. Meat production (globally) causes more greenhouse gases than all the world's transportation systems combined.
3. Consider replacing beef just one day a week (it's a great time to start). https://t.co/bWdGNjWIXs
America will suffer without a new NAFTA, top Canadian official says
America will suffer without a new NAFTA, top Canadian official sayshttps://t.co/pStcxMMQ5f— POLITICO (@politico) December 5, 2018
Trump Emoluments Case: A Blast Of Subpoenas And A Politically Risky Schedule
Trump Emoluments Case: A Blast Of Subpoenas And A Politically Risky Schedule https://t.co/bxCfnI2RAH— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) December 5, 2018
Operation Pollino: 'Ndrangheta mafia struck in Europe-wide sting
Operation Pollino: 'Ndrangheta mafia struck in Europe-wide sting https://t.co/PljETIC1l6— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 5, 2018
"While the Western partners make strong statements, Putin acts." Ukraine's leader urges sanctions over Russian "aggression"
"While the Western partners make strong statements, Putin acts." Ukraine's leader urges sanctions over Russian "aggression" https://t.co/0puIpjqoXR pic.twitter.com/AqjSWTqxI8— Bloomberg (@business) December 5, 2018
Slovakia expels Russian diplomat, says engaged in espionage
Slovakia expels Russian diplomat, says engaged in espionage https://t.co/Ec36nGueOS— Reuters World (@ReutersWorld) December 5, 2018
Michael Flynn is making amends. That's good for America and the Mueller investigation.
Michael Flynn is making amends. That's good for America and the Mueller investigation. https://t.co/xSnokoryzG via @usatoday— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) December 5, 2018
NEW: There is a direct financial connection between the North Carolina GOP and the alleged election fraud operation run by convicted felon Leslie McCrae Dowless The North Carolina GOP paid Red Dome, the company that employed McCrae Dowless, over 17K in October 2018
NEW: There is a direct financial connection between the North Carolina GOP and the alleged election fraud operation run by convicted felon Leslie McCrae Dowless— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) December 5, 2018
The North Carolina GOP paid Red Dome, the company that employed McCrae Dowless, over 17K in October 2018 pic.twitter.com/IAnSk7NXMa
2005 Epstein Probable Cause Affidavit 20+ victims. The most grotesque sexual deviancy I’ve ever read. This is who @SecretaryAcosta brokered a sweetheart deal
May 1, 2006 PBPD@SecretaryAcosta yes or no, did you at ANY time read the PBPD’s probable cause reports?— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) December 4, 2018
What part of you covered up a child pedophile & rapist do you not get?@realDonaldTrump child-rapist or pedophile totes a prerequisite for your adminhttps://t.co/rC3NpBapfS pic.twitter.com/X9ypMMMWHF
🚨Trigger Warning🚨— SpicyFiles (@SpicyFiles) December 4, 2018
2005 Epstein Probable Cause Affidavit
20+ victims.
The most grotesque sexual deviancy I’ve ever read. This is who @SecretaryAcosta brokered a sweetheart deal
|Palm Beach Police Department|https://t.co/qfiTqNPeiJ #ReadMore
BREAKING: European Parliament recommends an EU wide Magnitsky Act in their report on EU-Russia relations which will be debated on Thursday. A firm rebuke of Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok’s proposal to drop Magnitsky’s name from the legislation
BREAKING: European Parliament recommends an EU wide Magnitsky Act in their report on EU-Russia relations which will be debated on Thursday. A firm rebuke of Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok’s proposal to drop Magnitsky’s name from the legislation pic.twitter.com/Uo3Gr4kTWu— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) December 4, 2018
Fun Fact: Donald Trump now owns 10 of the Dow’s top 20 worst single-day declines in stock market history
Fun Fact: Donald Trump now owns 10 of the Dow’s top 20 worst single-day declines in stock market history...— UnsilentMajority 🖤 (@The_UnSilent_) December 5, 2018
#1 2/5/18 -1175
#2 2/8/18 -1032
#3 10/10/18 -832
#4 12/4/18 -799
#7 /22/18 -724
#11 2/2/18 -665
#15 10/24/18 -608
#16 11/12/18 -602
#18 4/6/18 -572
#20 11/20/18 -551
The Trumps’ use of a motorcade to visit the presidential guest quarters prompts questions and speculation about why they didn’t simply walk across the street
The Trumps’ use of a motorcade to visit the presidential guest quarters prompts questions and speculation about why they didn’t simply walk across the street https://t.co/AF6z6dFgRY— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 5, 2018
A trial that could have allowed the victims of serial molester Jeffrey Epstein to finally tell their stories from a witness stand was aborted Tuesday when it was announced in court that the case had been settled
A trial that could have allowed the victims of serial molester Jeffrey Epstein to finally tell their stories from a witness stand was aborted Tuesday when it was announced in court that the case had been settled. https://t.co/3EdlVncDyy— erica orden (@eorden) December 4, 2018
Saudi Arabia works on convincing Russia to join oil cuts
Saudi Arabia works on convincing Russia to join oil cuts https://t.co/kHd3913A5T— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 5, 2018
Multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein, an alleged serial sex abuser of girls, has settled a lawsuit, dodging the threat for now that several of his accusers would tell their stories in open court
Multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein, an alleged serial sex abuser of girls, has settled a lawsuit, dodging the threat for now that several of his accusers would tell their stories in open court https://t.co/B3MiJqU75q pic.twitter.com/4M1OX3g6He— CNN (@CNN) December 5, 2018
George H.W. Bush's funeral will be the first time Donald Trump is in close proximity to the Obamas and the Clintons since his inauguration day
George H.W. Bush's funeral will be the first time Donald Trump is in close proximity to the Obamas and the Clintons since his inauguration day https://t.co/dOUP4kMlgK— Bloomberg (@business) December 5, 2018
Joint Forces Operation Press Center: yesterday Russian forces opened fire 24 times. 1 Ukrainian soldier was killed, 3 wounded
Joint Forces Operation Press Center: yesterday Russian forces opened fire 24 times. 1 Ukrainian soldier was killed, 3 wounded https://t.co/p9nhicKopS— Liveuamap (@Liveuamap) December 5, 2018
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it’s deployed laser weapons amid U.S. threats to terminate the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it’s deployed laser weapons amid U.S. threats to terminate the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty https://t.co/9Y7i1fA1o9— Bloomberg (@business) December 5, 2018
Russia says U.S. has shown no evidence it is in breach of nuclear treaty
Russia says U.S. has shown no evidence it is in breach of nuclear treaty https://t.co/0dM6jBPoTL— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 5, 2018
JUST IN: Istanbul chief prosecutor's office files arrest warrants for Saudi officials Ahmed Asiri and Saud al-Gahtani in relation to Jamal Khashoggi's murder - two Turkish officials
JUST IN: Istanbul chief prosecutor's office files arrest warrants for Saudi officials Ahmed Asiri and Saud al-Gahtani in relation to Jamal Khashoggi's murder - two Turkish officials pic.twitter.com/N80oqpzLJm— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) December 5, 2018
Behind Erik Prince’s China venture
This article provides a good overview of Prince's business in China w/Frontier Services Group— Wendy Siegelman (@WendySiegelman) December 5, 2018
Behind Erik Prince’s China venture - The Blackwater founder has cut a lucrative security-training deal with Chinese insiders. But is it against U.S. interests?https://t.co/Y8yxTa0FIO
Trump has been urging his associates to have "guts" and not cooperate in the Russia probe. But Mueller sent a clear message tonight to current/future witnesses: testify honestly and completely, and you could be spared prison time.
Trump has been urging his associates to have "guts" and not cooperate in the Russia probe. But Mueller sent a clear message tonight to current/future witnesses: testify honestly and completely, and you could be spared prison time. https://t.co/Wf9bCAjyA9— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 5, 2018
Bought&PaidFor Dept: "GOP Senators Who Tried to Kill Yemen War Resolution Were Paid by Saudi Lobbyists."
Bought&PaidFor Dept: "GOP Senators Who Tried to Kill Yemen War Resolution Were Paid by Saudi Lobbyists." https://t.co/H92YEofH6h— D.K.R. Boyd (@ReflectingMan) December 5, 2018
Mueller filing says Flynn made multiple false statements, including statements about a "Turkey Project." Mueller says Flynn's "false statements impeded the ability of the public to learn about the Republic of Turkey’s efforts to influence public opinion about the failed coup."
Mueller filing says Flynn made multiple false statements, including statements about a "Turkey Project."— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 5, 2018
Mueller says Flynn's "false statements impeded the ability of the public to learn about the Republic of Turkey’s efforts to influence public opinion about the failed coup."
Mueller’s filing tonight is the equivalent of losing a cell phone call in the tunnel just when it started to get interesting..
Mueller’s filing tonight is the equivalent of losing a cell phone call in the tunnel just when it started to get interesting... pic.twitter.com/UVEM0C7D42— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) December 5, 2018
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