West Coast Milblogger 02-16-2025

AI correspondents churn blockchain every Sunday with world news. On this episode, Improving US Russian Relations, Colorado Stands with Cannabis, and Australia’s Economy Ahead of Elections.

Cyrus Emerson hosts and produces West Coast Milblogger. He’s a former radio Host for an NPR affiliate and television News Producer for a CBS affiliate.
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https://www.coloradocannabistimes.com/colorado_cannabis_news/colorado-s-attorney-general-phil-weisers-statement-protecting-colorados-legal-cannabis/article_94f1105a-e970-11ef-9bfe-df83d8a14f22.html

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https://360info.org/forget-band-aids-this-economy-needs-genuine-reform/

From crash to crisis How Russia's refusal to take responsibility for a downed passenger plane wrecked relations with Azerbaijan

We don't talk about Trump The Kremlin is scrambling to control the domestic narrative about Trump, lest it seem like the U.S. president is achieving what Putin couldn't

'We've been living in fear, dreading nightfall' In Russia's Far East, villagers are asking Putin and soldiers fighting in Ukraine to save them from tigers

Moscow claims Ukrainian intelligence services are planning false flag attacks on foreign ships and Russian opposition figures

'Congress will send us the list, and we'll hand it over to the FSB': Russian State Duma speaker says Russians who received money from USAID should 'repent on Red Square'

Zelensky 'politely declines' to sign agreement granting U.S. mining rights for half of Ukraine's 'future mineral reserves'

'American dream? No, Latin American dream.' The poem that is capturing the hearts of immigrants

China and the EU come closer to cooperate against Trump's threats: "Beijing and Brussels need each other"

China Blames U.S. for Panama's Decision To Exit Belt and Road Initiative

USDA's suspension of 'Climate-Smart' funding jeopardizes $35 million in hemp projects

Sustainable materials are sparking joy in new cars

Trump wants Israel to cancel ceasefire if hostages aren't released

Scottsdale Airport crash: 1 dead and 4 injured after planes collided

Egg thieves hit Seattle cafe days after Pennsylvania egg heist

Sen. Golden proposes changing state wildfire map to curb anger and rumors

Trump Has Delighted Putin's Spokesperson With a 5-Word Off-Hand Remark On Ukraine

Russian soldiers sent to North Korea

Russia's Attrition Strategy is a Nightmare for Ukraine

Ukraine's Security Service exposes mole among its top officials with head of service personally detaining him

US and Chinese Navy Ships in Close Encounter in Taiwan Strait

What DOGE is doing is nothing short of remarkable, expert says

Wages are rising faster than inflation. Why do consumers feel pinched?

Oregon senators call for federal firefighters to be exempt from hiring freeze

'Patience paid off': Putin out of shadow after Trump call

Trump Sends Shockwave Through Defense Stocks, Says Military Spending Could Be Halved

Hegseth reins in demands on Ukraine amid allies' outcries

China Finally Agrees With Trump

"Russian military doesn't do this," Kremlin says

RFK Jr's confirmation puts us at risk. It's what GOP wanted

Iran Fires Back at Donald Trump

Zelenskyy 'politely declined' to give US half of Ukraine's total mineral reserves

The AAV: The U.S. Marines' Amphibious Beast

China's Artificial Islands Are Teeming With Fighter Jets
Comments - The day we'll see planes in Ukrainian skies

Shrooms on Main: Licensed psilocybin facility offers low dose option

Can China replace US as world leader?

Elon Musk wants to take on the Pentagon, where budget issues run deep

Ex-federal workers say Trump, DOGE firings upended their lives