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Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 4h

#Windies #Cricket

Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 4h

..a month on from the shocking event it seems to have provided cover for a sprawling retribution drive by the president and Maga world that endangers civil liberties against an array of critics in the media, universities, non-profits & other parts of civil society
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‘Page one of the authoritarian playbook’: how Trump and allies are exploiting Kirk’s killing

The president and his Maga allies have used the rightwing influencer’s killing to justify attacks on critics, experts say

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Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 4h

Lies and ever more lies

Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 4h

T&T Transparency International Statement (pre Budget)
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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 12h

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Warner's SporTT appointment came despite him waiving indictment in the US on October 25, 2013, and pleading guilty to a three-count information charging him with wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy and the structuring of financial transactions.

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Daryan Warner among 12 appointed to SporTT board - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

The Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SporTT) has appointed a 12-member board of directors.

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Global Voices @globalvoices.org · 15h

Maduro, calling the U.S.’ modus operandi “regime change through military threat,” said that Venezuela was willing to engage in dialogue, but Trump is sending more military muscle to the Caribbean.

U.S. military strike on Venezuelan vessel leaves Trinidad & Tobago caught between giants

Maduro, calling the U.S.’ modus operandi “regime change through military threat,” said that Venezuela was willing to engage in dialogue, but Trump is sending more military muscle to the Caribbean.

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Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 15h

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England’s Oldest Working Windmill Is Still Making Flour

The oldest working windmill in England, Holgate Windmill is still grinding grain into flour 255 years after it was originally built.

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Gwen Snyder is undead @gwensnyder.bsky.social · 1d

New Orwellianism just dropped

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 1d

Huh: TikTok took down my 8-second video featuring this image of Debbie Brockman — the news producer just detained by Trump’s CBP agents — saying it violates the “joy of TikTok”

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Cannaman @midem.bsky.social · 1d

He fired 17 federal inspectors general overnight, a purge of oversight.
Those watchdogs exist so presidents don’t get away with abuse unchecked. He’s tearing down accountability. #PurgeOfWatchdogs #UncheckedPower

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 1d

“The administration’s close ties to a small but well-followed group of influencers and conspiracy theorists has amplified their voices, and they in turn have encouraged administration efforts to crack down on demonstrators.”

How Right-Wing Influencers Are Shaping the Guard Fight in Portland

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Global Voices @globalvoices.org · 1d

Maybe Global Voices helped you learn something new.
Maybe it helped you feel seen.
Maybe it sparked your activism.
If it moved you, support it now.
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#KeepGVStrong

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Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 1d

It’s #Parang season is on in 🇹🇹
#ClaritaRivas #Paranderos

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Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 1d

Friday evening #Kava 🇹🇹

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Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 1d

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Friday, erasing earlier gains, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was weighing a "massive increase" in tariffs on Chinese goods.

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Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 1d

Who’s next?
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Jim Comey. Leticia James. Is John Bolton Next?

There’s something you need to know about John Bolton. Specifically, the prepublication review of his book.

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Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 1d

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The board of the First Citizens Group Financial Holdings Ltd (FCGFH) has tendered its resignation today, ahead of tomorrow’s special general meeting at which new board members are scheduled to be nominated.
www.cnc3.co.tt/first-citize...

First Citizens Financial Holdings board resigns - CNC3

Andrea Perez-Sobers The board of the First Citizens Group Financial Holdings Ltd (FCGFH) has tendered its resignation today, ahead of tomorrow’s special general meeting at which new board members are ...

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Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 1d

Alors que l’ex-candidate à la présidentielle se bat pour restaurer la démocratie dans son pays, Donald Trump porte un sacré coup à la démocratie américaine en brouillant la séparation des pouvoirs et en s’attaquant à ses « ennemis ».
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Le comité du prix Nobel de la paix explique pourquoi Donald Trump n’a pas été récompensé

Le président du comité norvégien Jørgen Watne Frydnes a répondu à un journaliste qui lui demandait comment avait été perçue la campagne agressive du président américain.

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Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 1d

Dina Boluarte, 63, is deeply disliked, with approval ratings between 2% and 4%, following accusations she has illicitly profited from her office and is responsible for lethal crackdowns on protests in favor of her predecessor. She denies any wrongdoing reut.rs/3KFcQ6Z

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Panyol 🇹🇹 @panyol.bsky.social · 1d

For all big and little sisters (I’m the latter)
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Val Bozzo on Instagram: "Accurate 😂😂 We’re millennial moms laughing more, stressing less and enjoying the everyday life of raising daughters!! Come join the fun @valmbozzo !! #girlmom #momlife #motherhood #momof3 #relatable #daughters #momofteens"

In this heartwarming video, millennial moms share their experiences and wishes for a kinder world. From stubbed toes to kinder interactions, explore the nuances of motherhood and the importance of kindness.

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