Ann Sproule
@annbag.bsky.social
Mother of young adults. Accountant. Climate change is real. Animal welfare. Human rights . Global Politics. Science. nipaluna, Tasmania Australia. ATHEIST. 🚫 DMS!
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Brilliant & insightful thread!
This isn't the first time she's done it, but I just can't get over Susie Wiles making a talking point of how she can run Trump because she's had to mollify an alcoholic father.
There is so much going on there very much including dramatic irony at a level you rarely see outside of Greek tragedy.
There is so much going on there very much including dramatic irony at a level you rarely see outside of Greek tragedy.
December 17, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Brilliant & insightful thread!
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Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience.
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Dr. Leila Denmark co-developed the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine.
World's oldest practicing pediatrician until she retired at age 103 (after 73 yrs). At the time of her death at age 114 & 60 days, she was the 5th-oldest validated living person in the world & 3rd-oldest in the US. #WomenInSTEM
World's oldest practicing pediatrician until she retired at age 103 (after 73 yrs). At the time of her death at age 114 & 60 days, she was the 5th-oldest validated living person in the world & 3rd-oldest in the US. #WomenInSTEM
December 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Dr. Leila Denmark co-developed the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine.
World's oldest practicing pediatrician until she retired at age 103 (after 73 yrs). At the time of her death at age 114 & 60 days, she was the 5th-oldest validated living person in the world & 3rd-oldest in the US. #WomenInSTEM
World's oldest practicing pediatrician until she retired at age 103 (after 73 yrs). At the time of her death at age 114 & 60 days, she was the 5th-oldest validated living person in the world & 3rd-oldest in the US. #WomenInSTEM
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Feverishly working on this
December 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Feverishly working on this
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If you’re having trouble finding an appointment to donate blood, a donation in later weeks still matters. Blood from all over the country has been moved to Sydney to help the victims of Sunday’s horrendous terror attack against Bondi’s Jewish community - anything helps x
December 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
If you’re having trouble finding an appointment to donate blood, a donation in later weeks still matters. Blood from all over the country has been moved to Sydney to help the victims of Sunday’s horrendous terror attack against Bondi’s Jewish community - anything helps x
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A note on my friend, Rob Reiner — a man of courage and conviction.
December 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A note on my friend, Rob Reiner — a man of courage and conviction.
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Romy Reiner shared these photos of her dad, Rob Reiner, on Instagram just two weeks ago.
According to media reports, around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Romy discovered her parents dead inside their Brentwood, California, home with stab wounds.
Absolutely heartbreaking💔
According to media reports, around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Romy discovered her parents dead inside their Brentwood, California, home with stab wounds.
Absolutely heartbreaking💔
December 16, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Romy Reiner shared these photos of her dad, Rob Reiner, on Instagram just two weeks ago.
According to media reports, around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Romy discovered her parents dead inside their Brentwood, California, home with stab wounds.
Absolutely heartbreaking💔
According to media reports, around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Romy discovered her parents dead inside their Brentwood, California, home with stab wounds.
Absolutely heartbreaking💔
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@news.rte.ie describing the row back against EVs in Europe as “a reprieve for petrol and diesel vehicles.”
Maybe “throwing the next generation under the bus” would be a better motoring analogy..
@europeangreens.eu
Maybe “throwing the next generation under the bus” would be a better motoring analogy..
@europeangreens.eu
December 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
@news.rte.ie describing the row back against EVs in Europe as “a reprieve for petrol and diesel vehicles.”
Maybe “throwing the next generation under the bus” would be a better motoring analogy..
@europeangreens.eu
Maybe “throwing the next generation under the bus” would be a better motoring analogy..
@europeangreens.eu
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Check out this gorgeous little gang gang cockatoo 😍
December 16, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Check out this gorgeous little gang gang cockatoo 😍
So devastating 😢
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Couple in dashcam footage who tried to fight off Bondi shooter identified as Boris and Sofia Gurman
Dashcam footage shows the moment Boris Gurman tackles shooter Sajid Akram and wrestles a gun from him
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
So devastating 😢
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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The Epstein files are to be released on Friday. What fresh hell awaits us on Thursday?
December 16, 2025 at 5:11 AM
The Epstein files are to be released on Friday. What fresh hell awaits us on Thursday?
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Michelle Obama talks to Jimmy Kimmel about Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner.
This is from tonight’s episode.
This is from tonight’s episode.
December 16, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Michelle Obama talks to Jimmy Kimmel about Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner.
This is from tonight’s episode.
This is from tonight’s episode.
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It’s been a particularly heavy start to Hanukkah this year.
May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing.
May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured.
And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia.
May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing.
May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured.
And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia.
December 16, 2025 at 2:56 AM
It’s been a particularly heavy start to Hanukkah this year.
May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing.
May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured.
And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia.
May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing.
May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured.
And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia.
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Instead of responding only with thoughts and prayers, Australia will respond with laws and regulations. Because, unlike the United States, it values the lives of its citizens over any sick adulation of firearms.
The 1996 Port Arthur massacre led to immediate, sweeping, bipartisan gun law reforms.
The 1996 Port Arthur massacre led to immediate, sweeping, bipartisan gun law reforms.
‘I heard 40, 50 shots’: Witnesses fled Bondi Beach as gunmen targeted Jewish event
‘I heard 40, 50 shots’: Witnesses fled Bondi Beach as gunmen targeted Jewish event
Gunshots ripped through a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, killing at least 12 people
www.irishtimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Instead of responding only with thoughts and prayers, Australia will respond with laws and regulations. Because, unlike the United States, it values the lives of its citizens over any sick adulation of firearms.
The 1996 Port Arthur massacre led to immediate, sweeping, bipartisan gun law reforms.
The 1996 Port Arthur massacre led to immediate, sweeping, bipartisan gun law reforms.
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Some of the best movies ever made were by Rob Reiner. They made us laugh and think: The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, A Few Good Men. And he was a force on screen as well in All in the Family and so many films.
What a tragic loss. Words fail with news like this.
What a tragic loss. Words fail with news like this.
December 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Some of the best movies ever made were by Rob Reiner. They made us laugh and think: The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, A Few Good Men. And he was a force on screen as well in All in the Family and so many films.
What a tragic loss. Words fail with news like this.
What a tragic loss. Words fail with news like this.
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As Hanukkah begins, I’m thinking of the victims of the horrific attack in Sydney. The Jewish community has always been resilient, but this shows we all must continue standing together against antisemitism.
Gabby and I hope everyone celebrating Hanukkah can find peace and light.
Gabby and I hope everyone celebrating Hanukkah can find peace and light.
December 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
As Hanukkah begins, I’m thinking of the victims of the horrific attack in Sydney. The Jewish community has always been resilient, but this shows we all must continue standing together against antisemitism.
Gabby and I hope everyone celebrating Hanukkah can find peace and light.
Gabby and I hope everyone celebrating Hanukkah can find peace and light.
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Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
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"My Grandfather's Cat" is a cross-Canada organization that helps dying seniors find homes for their beloved animals. They also offer a senior's pet food pantry, to help support low income seniors.
Please consider donating as a gift for the pet lover in your life.
www.mygrandfatherscat.ca
Please consider donating as a gift for the pet lover in your life.
www.mygrandfatherscat.ca
support fill the dishes — My Grandfather's Cat
www.mygrandfatherscat.ca
December 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"My Grandfather's Cat" is a cross-Canada organization that helps dying seniors find homes for their beloved animals. They also offer a senior's pet food pantry, to help support low income seniors.
Please consider donating as a gift for the pet lover in your life.
www.mygrandfatherscat.ca
Please consider donating as a gift for the pet lover in your life.
www.mygrandfatherscat.ca
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Happy 100th birthday to Dick Van Dyke!
December 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Happy 100th birthday to Dick Van Dyke!
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Video:
Putin has claimed Ukrainian defenders in Kupiansk were surrounded by russian troops.
He even invited international media there to verify it.
President Zelenskyy did some mythbusting, visiting the city.
Kupiansk is Ukraine.
Video by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
He even invited international media there to verify it.
President Zelenskyy did some mythbusting, visiting the city.
Kupiansk is Ukraine.
Video by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
December 13, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Video:
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A+ trolling from Zelenskyy
December 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
A+ trolling from Zelenskyy