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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 19h

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

www.nytimes.com

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 5h

Ever since I finished Question Time, Reform have massively been on the attack.

Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia.

Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.

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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 13h

🔴UPDATE 🔴

'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Pro-Russian Sympathies Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny

Insiders have told @bylinetimes.bsky.social it is ‘inconceivable’ the Reform Leader did not know about Gill’s pro-Russian statements

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...

'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Pro-Russian Sympathies Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny

Insiders have told Byline Times, it is 'inconceivable' the Reform Leader did not know about Gill's pro Russian statements

bylinetimes.com

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Marwood @andmarwood.bsky.social · 5h

Nigel Farage, Richard Tice & Reform LTD need a thorough investigation
#ReformRussianBribes

Emma Monk @monkemma.bsky.social · 13d

There seems to be some *confusion*
among Reform supporters over Nathan Gill being one of them

“But, but, Reform didn’t exist when he took his Russian bribes”

“But, but he was in UKIP”

“But, but it has nothing to do with Farage, he barely knew the guy”

So here’s a little history lesson 👍🏼🧵

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 5h

It’s #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! 🌍

Every year, migratory birds take on seriously epic journeys.

From our UK coasts and wetlands, to the forests of West Africa, we’re working to protect and restore the habitats they rely on along their routes.

Read more: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

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Care Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 1d

Today on World Mental Health Day, we share with you the brave decision this author took to realise and reach out to services for help to understand and aid their recovery #WorldMentalHealthDay Health Day #mentalhealthmatters @rdash-nhs.bsky.social
www.careopinion.org.uk/1394744

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 2d

Please join me in raising funds for medical cargo buses and trucks with electric jamming for brigades of Ukraine's Khartiia Corps. These automobiles make the difference between whether people survive or not. We can do something very specific and meaningful to help.
www.help99.co/patches/timo...

Timothy Snyder: Freedom is Action

Professor Timothy Snyder – a prominent voice of freedom, teams up with NAFO to fundraise for ten trucks and ten cargo buses with anti-drone jamming systems. These will transport and protect those who ...

www.help99.co

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 2d

The MMR vaccine is one of the most stunningly effective medical therapeutics in existence. It’s also safer than most of your everyday activities. This is simply an attempt to stop people from vaccinating.

HELLody SchreiBOO @melodyschreiber.com · 2d

The acting director of the CDC called for new, separate MMR shots. That would be "remarkably complicated, time-consuming, costly, but more importantly unnecessary," @jasonlschwartz.bsky.social told me:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Alarm as CDC calls for separate MMR vaccines despite measles outbreak

Concerns that three separate shots would be more costly and time-consuming, and keep kids from being vaccinated

www.theguardian.com

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Alex Barron @alexrbarron.bsky.social · 1d

Regardless of your views on green hydrogen, I think we can all agree Bloomberg needs to learn to pick the same axis scale in both side of this figure. #badcharts #econsky 🔌💡

Akshat Rathi @akshatrathi.bsky.social · 2d

Another one bites the dust.

🎁⛓️ www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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John Vaillant @johnvaillant.bsky.social · 6d

Individual rooftop installations are too small to be systematically attacked. That’s why there’s been a huge boom in small-scale #solar across Ukraine.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
(via @billmckibben.bsky.social)

Ukrainians find new energy sources to beat blackouts as winter arrives

In Kyiv, daily blackouts of eight hours are common.

www.reuters.com

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James Moules @jamesmoules.bsky.social · 4d

I’m old enough to remember when a comment like this would have been a resigning matter…

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 4d

Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham

Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in. After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 4d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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Care Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 4d

✨ We're excited to announce that our upcoming Autumn Conference will offer a unique chance to hear directly from an author sharing their experience of Care Opinion #COconf25

📖 The Story behind the Story: A Care Opinion author reflection

Registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4feed0...

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Annie M Leonard @anniemleonard.bsky.social · 5d

How bad does it have to get before R Senators realize standing by this man is not good for their career or their legacy? Clearly it’s not good for the country, but that’s not enough to move them. At some point, some of them have got to stand up and say “this is wrong” and stop enabling him. When??

‘The president is unhinged’: Trump’s online behavior grows increasingly odd

The US president’s recent behavior is strange to many, from reposting a false AI video of himself to confusing comments during press conferences

www.theguardian.com

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 7d

This is absolutely right on every point and everyone who sits on a governing board or serves as president or provost or similar should please make the time to read it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/o...

Opinion | Trump’s ‘Compact’ With Universities Is Just Extortion

www.nytimes.com

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Charlie Jones @charliepsych.bsky.social · 8d

I'm sad to hear the Point of Care Foundation is closing. They have flown a flag for 'humanising healthcare'- a relentless task. I've been to a few Schwartz Rounds & always found them moving.

Maybe the forces that de-humanise healthcare are far stronger than we think, & are often hidden.

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · 10d

Some good news.

London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.

The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.

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RobWilliams100 @robwilliams100.bsky.social · 10d

This is the book that @mrjamesob.bsky.social just discussed with #RussellScott. In a sane country, the Tories would be finished for good

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Climate News @climatenews.bsky.social · 10d

5. Not only is one ship of solar panels providing more electricity than 100 ships of coal. It also costs less than half the price:

Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 11d

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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 13d

I sat down with the Prime Minister and asked him if he’s been doing enough to counter the shocking rise of the far right in this country.

It may have taken too long, but it’s good to hear him speaking like this now.

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

'This far-right politics will pull apart what we are as a country'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vows to tackle the far right and child poverty as he speaks to the ECHO ahead of the Labour party conference

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

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Mike Chitty @mikechitty.bsky.social · 13d

We must reject the imported theatre of division, and renew a politics of attentiveness, hospitality, and care in our own communities.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 13d

If ever there was a time not to normalize Trump’s authoritarian fever dreams, this is it.

This should be impeachable. ‘War ravaged’ Portland? He’s insane - & insanely power hungry. The script is set - call an imaginary group a terror group and then send in the troops.

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Care Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 14d

Last week we marked 5 years of Care Opinion in Northern Ireland.

Every Trust shared how they’re using stories to improve care. We celebrated what listening can make possible — and where it can take us next.

Here’s a reflection on the day from our CEO: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

What Listening Makes Possible: Five Years of Care Opinion in Northern Ireland

Update from Care Opinion

www.careopinion.org.uk

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Patient Experience Library @patientlibrary.bsky.social · 14d

@england.nhs.uk - looking to improve how we hear from patients? Have a look at this...

Care Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 14d

Last week we marked 5 years of Care Opinion in Northern Ireland.

Every Trust shared how they’re using stories to improve care. We celebrated what listening can make possible — and where it can take us next.

Here’s a reflection on the day from our CEO: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

What Listening Makes Possible: Five Years of Care Opinion in Northern Ireland

Update from Care Opinion

www.careopinion.org.uk

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Care Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 15d

This person shared how @scotambservice.bsky.social performed over an hour of resuscitation to save their life after a cardiac arrest. They are now recovering well and have expressed deep gratitude for the team’s skill, persistence & compassion.
Read the full story👇
www.careopinion.org.uk/1392806

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