In 1989, my father helped smuggle dissidents out of China after Tiananmen. I was 11, growing up around fugitives and safe houses.
In 1990, my parents sent me to America to keep me safe. 30 years later, Hong Kong issued an arrest warrant for me.
But that's not the end. 🧵
'@ValtteriBottas on his epic bike ride: "Saw some snakes, which I was a little bit worried about, but actually they were pretty chill. They were just doing their thing. I saw one cobra, saw one python just crossing the path in front of me. Saw some of those big lizards that you also see here. One was on the path. I had to jump over it with the bike, because I saw it like last minute. Got chased by one dog. Got stuck behind a group of cows in on a small track. Eventually they moved away..."
Coverage will be a little spotty from me F1 wise over the next two weeks, as I'm off on golfing adventure to 🏴
But, before I jump in the van for an 11 hour drive tomorrow, here's a quick look at the new sidepod and engine cover bodywork from Mercedes
https://t.co/VHnwjeaAOT
Hi friends, I saw some of you saying to vote for me in November! Please know I won already in June!
Instead, PLEASE support:
💛 Nithya Raman for Mayor
💜 Marissa Roy for City Attorney
💙 Estuardo Mazariegos for City Council District 9
They will support the Controller's Office!
Seen on Rednote: an AI render of what someone in China is suggesting that Nikon should make.
Honestly, I think a mirrorless Nikon Z body that paid homage to the original S2/S3 series would absolutely kill.
Mauricio Pochettino gave 11 players their #USMNT debuts on Saturday, with eight of them being teenagers.
He was “so proud” of the squad for their efforts in a 4-1 win over Peru.
Yikes. The 10-year bond yield climbed above 5.2% today for the first time since summer 2007.
Wall Street may think this is ok, but it's jarring for Main Street. This is painful for many Americans.
1) Mortgage rates are back above 7%
2) Auto loan rates are rising swiftly now too
3) Personal loans have been a lifeline for many moderate-income Americans, but those rates are also climbing
4) Refinancing is dead. Any household or small biz hoping to refi a loan is struggling
5) Many banks are sitting on bonds that yield under 5%, so they're having to hedge their holdings (to avoid selling at losses)
There's a lot of pressure building on the economy from higher borrowing costs.
The solutions to this:
- Kill or cut environmental review and "community engagement"
- Stop funding projects over decades. If you want it done soon, spend the money now
- Give transit strong eminent domain powers that can't be challenged in court
CA HSR failed at all of these
England captain Harry Kane says he is seriously considering swapping football for the NFL later in his career, believing his experience taking high-pressure penalties could help him make the transition to becoming a kicker.
🟢 More on https://t.co/ft7Hjuwep4
Howie Rose is flat out one of the best to ever do this. A master of the procedural and pacing of a broadcast, he leant humor, kinship, and humanity to every game. The best of what broadcasting is. Clearly, @Mets fans feel that in their bones.
“Rose Friedman was an editor to the end. She said she wanted the second line of her obituary to acknowledge her role as a shop steward for SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents NPR's editorial workers.”
https://t.co/8DmmMdxUuO
Earlier this year it became possible to cross Massachusetts by local transit...but there's only eight days a year you can do it in just one day! https://t.co/qxeT4Fxs1y