Andy Heppelle🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇺🇺🇳🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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Thanks @brucespringsteen.net for writing #StreetsofMinneapolis youtu.be/GDaPdpwA4Iw #WeThePeople stand with Minneapolis & Minnesota too. Preserve, protect & defend the U.S. Constitution🇺🇸 @smith.senate.gov @klobuchar.senate.gov @governorwalz.mn.gov @repilhan.bsky.social @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social
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Russian air attack on Ukraine knocks out power for millions - www.reuters.com/world/ukrain...
Russian air attack on Ukraine knocks out power for millions
Nearly 6,000 buildings in Kyiv had no heat. Temperatures hovered around -10C/14F.
www.reuters.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Russian air attack on Ukraine knocks out power for millions - www.reuters.com/world/ukrain...
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Ukrain is outclassing the whole world right now. 🌎
Seven lucky Russians, captured near Hulyaipole in the Zaporizhia region, are on their way to delousing, showers, new clothes, medical exam, an then three hots and a cot until they are exchanged.
#OSINT
#OSINT
January 25, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Ukrain is outclassing the whole world right now. 🌎
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Ukraine hits out at Winter Paralympics for lifting ban on Russia
Organisers are accused of giving an
"opportunity to terrorist states to make sportswashing of their crimes"
news.sky.com/story/ukrain...
Organisers are accused of giving an
"opportunity to terrorist states to make sportswashing of their crimes"
news.sky.com/story/ukrain...
Ukraine hits out at Winter Paralympics for lifting ban on Russia
Organisers are accused of giving an "opportunity to terrorist states to make sportswashing of their crimes".
news.sky.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Ukraine hits out at Winter Paralympics for lifting ban on Russia
Organisers are accused of giving an
"opportunity to terrorist states to make sportswashing of their crimes"
news.sky.com/story/ukrain...
Organisers are accused of giving an
"opportunity to terrorist states to make sportswashing of their crimes"
news.sky.com/story/ukrain...
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Ännu en natt med ryska terrorbombningar. #ryssjävlar
www.reuters.com/world/ukrain... #StandWithUkraine #SlavaUkraini #ryssland #säkpol #föpol
www.reuters.com/world/ukrain... #StandWithUkraine #SlavaUkraini #ryssland #säkpol #föpol
Ukraine's capital of Kyiv, other cities under Russian attack, officials say
Russian forces attacked Ukraine's capital of Kyiv, its second largest city of Kharkiv and other centres early on Tuesday, officials said, triggering fires and dealing new blows to energy infrastructur...
www.reuters.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Ännu en natt med ryska terrorbombningar. #ryssjävlar
www.reuters.com/world/ukrain... #StandWithUkraine #SlavaUkraini #ryssland #säkpol #föpol
www.reuters.com/world/ukrain... #StandWithUkraine #SlavaUkraini #ryssland #säkpol #föpol
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Since 2022, the Ukrainian military has undergone an unprecedented transformation to become the largest fighting force in Europe and a world leader in drone warfare. This makes Ukraine an indispensable ally as Europe looks to defend itself without the US
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
Drone superpower Ukraine can teach Europe how to defend itself
Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion four years ago, Ukraine has emerged as a drone superpower and is now recognized as indispensable for the future defense of Europe, writes Lesia Orobets.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
January 31, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Since 2022, the Ukrainian military has undergone an unprecedented transformation to become the largest fighting force in Europe and a world leader in drone warfare. This makes Ukraine an indispensable ally as Europe looks to defend itself without the US
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrain...
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🇫🇷Paris mayor quits Xshitter, calling social media platform a 'vast global sewer'
"Hidalgo said in an op-ed in French newspaper Le Monde. "Xshitter has in recent years become a weapon of mass destruction of our democracies", she wrote.
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
"Hidalgo said in an op-ed in French newspaper Le Monde. "Xshitter has in recent years become a weapon of mass destruction of our democracies", she wrote.
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
Paris mayor quits X, calling social media platform a 'vast global sewer'
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Monday she was quitting Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, which she described as a "global sewer" and a tool to disrupt democracy.
www.france24.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
🇫🇷Paris mayor quits Xshitter, calling social media platform a 'vast global sewer'
"Hidalgo said in an op-ed in French newspaper Le Monde. "Xshitter has in recent years become a weapon of mass destruction of our democracies", she wrote.
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
"Hidalgo said in an op-ed in French newspaper Le Monde. "Xshitter has in recent years become a weapon of mass destruction of our democracies", she wrote.
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
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The city of Dnipro suffered the largest Russian missile and drone attack: over 8,000 people were left without heating.
An energy infrastructure facility was also damaged. In total, damage has been reported at five locations across the city.
An energy infrastructure facility was also damaged. In total, damage has been reported at five locations across the city.
February 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The city of Dnipro suffered the largest Russian missile and drone attack: over 8,000 people were left without heating.
An energy infrastructure facility was also damaged. In total, damage has been reported at five locations across the city.
An energy infrastructure facility was also damaged. In total, damage has been reported at five locations across the city.
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Benito's reaction in video form
February 2, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Benito's reaction in video form
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Bad Bunny's reaction to Album of the Year
February 2, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Bad Bunny's reaction to Album of the Year
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Well deserved America needs to learn to dance and accept love
February 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Well deserved America needs to learn to dance and accept love
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"I have found one can never get anything in life that is worth while without fighting for it."
-- Woodrow Wilson, who died #OTD 1924
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-- Woodrow Wilson, who died #OTD 1924
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Thousands march in Minneapolis against ICE after fatal shootings
YouTube video by Global News
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February 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
"I have found one can never get anything in life that is worth while without fighting for it."
-- Woodrow Wilson, who died #OTD 1924
youtu.be/YKS5gBUwhxM?...
-- Woodrow Wilson, who died #OTD 1924
youtu.be/YKS5gBUwhxM?...
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"The president said he had never attended a show there, but he was confident that he alone knew what the center needed."
The president’s temporary closure of the institution is an acknowledgment that his initial makeover strategy was a failure.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
The president’s temporary closure of the institution is an acknowledgment that his initial makeover strategy was a failure.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
Trump Made a Bad Bet on the Kennedy Center
The president’s temporary closure of the institution is an acknowledgment that his initial makeover strategy was a failure.
www.theatlantic.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
"The president said he had never attended a show there, but he was confident that he alone knew what the center needed."
The president’s temporary closure of the institution is an acknowledgment that his initial makeover strategy was a failure.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
The president’s temporary closure of the institution is an acknowledgment that his initial makeover strategy was a failure.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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Stripping a building down to its steels is the furthest you can go without complete demolition.
The Kennedy Center - a designated US national cultural institution - will be completely unrecognisable if Trump's remodel goes ahead.
The Kennedy Center - a designated US national cultural institution - will be completely unrecognisable if Trump's remodel goes ahead.
Q: Do you plan on tearing the Kennedy Center down and how much will all of the renovations cost?
TRUMP: Probably around $200 million. I'm not ripping it down. I'll be using the steel. So we're using the structure. We're using some of the marble.
TRUMP: Probably around $200 million. I'm not ripping it down. I'll be using the steel. So we're using the structure. We're using some of the marble.
February 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Stripping a building down to its steels is the furthest you can go without complete demolition.
The Kennedy Center - a designated US national cultural institution - will be completely unrecognisable if Trump's remodel goes ahead.
The Kennedy Center - a designated US national cultural institution - will be completely unrecognisable if Trump's remodel goes ahead.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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February 2, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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Little droplets of snow 😊 - a joy to find snowdrops popping up … a nod to springtime just around the corner.
February 3, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Little droplets of snow 😊 - a joy to find snowdrops popping up … a nod to springtime just around the corner.
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Mike + The Mechanics - The Living Years (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by Mike + The Mechanics
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February 3, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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"The Constitution vests the power of declaring War with Congress, therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject, and authorized such a measure."
What quaint notions that George Washington fellow had.
What quaint notions that George Washington fellow had.
February 2, 2026 at 7:16 PM
"The Constitution vests the power of declaring War with Congress, therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject, and authorized such a measure."
What quaint notions that George Washington fellow had.
What quaint notions that George Washington fellow had.
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AOC knows how to get under Trump’s skin — just mention crowd size
February 3, 2026 at 2:06 AM
AOC knows how to get under Trump’s skin — just mention crowd size
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Ah yes, I remember it well SCTV youtu.be/XGrs5ycQNf4
SCTV Opening (1984)
YouTube video by Travis Doucette
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February 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Ah yes, I remember it well SCTV youtu.be/XGrs5ycQNf4
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“With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for ‘the positive affirmation of peace.’”
— The Nation
— The Nation
February 3, 2026 at 6:05 AM
“With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for ‘the positive affirmation of peace.’”
— The Nation
— The Nation
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One more before I get on!
Another huge favourite! :)
Wishing you all once again, a really lovely day. I hope it is a good one for you all too!
youtu.be/9PnXcP8ZI7M?...
Another huge favourite! :)
Wishing you all once again, a really lovely day. I hope it is a good one for you all too!
youtu.be/9PnXcP8ZI7M?...
Christopher Cross - Sailing (Official Music Video) [Remastered HD]
YouTube video by Christopher Cross
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February 3, 2026 at 8:59 AM
One more before I get on!
Another huge favourite! :)
Wishing you all once again, a really lovely day. I hope it is a good one for you all too!
youtu.be/9PnXcP8ZI7M?...
Another huge favourite! :)
Wishing you all once again, a really lovely day. I hope it is a good one for you all too!
youtu.be/9PnXcP8ZI7M?...
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Epstein Files: “Some suggested the Clintons ‘caved’ to Congress’ demands. More likely they’ve set a precedent that requires people with far stronger linkage to Epstein—& their wives—to testify. If they don’t, the GOP-led investigation in Congress will face claims that it’s trying to hide the truth”
Today was one of those days where it was difficult to keep up with everything of significance that happened. Here’s a little help that should get you up to speed on at least some of it. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
February 3, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Epstein Files: “Some suggested the Clintons ‘caved’ to Congress’ demands. More likely they’ve set a precedent that requires people with far stronger linkage to Epstein—& their wives—to testify. If they don’t, the GOP-led investigation in Congress will face claims that it’s trying to hide the truth”