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Ursula von der Leyen State of the European Union Address
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered the State of the European Union address in Strasbourg, appearing alongside Olena Zelenska in symbolic Ukrainian colors. The speech outlined a "social market economy" vision, emphasizing a transition to a net-zero digital economy and the need for new EU-level fiscal rules.
A personal observation of a massive freight train with seven engines hauling scrap metal toward China is followed by a report on the Chicago Transit Authority's "Pride Train." The CTA train features the Philadelphia Pride and Transgender flags. The discussion notes the evolving nature of LGBTQ symbols and the potential for internal community friction as new flags are introduced.
The Transport Workers Union of New York has negotiated a $500,000 death benefit for families of members who die of COVID-19. The hosts argue this creates a financial incentive to misclassify deaths, while also noting the limitations of PCR testing.
