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Bec Falconer
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NZ-based word nerd, news junkie & journalist with @axios.com | chargedas.co.nz social media manager (paid with ❤️ - hubby’s 📱 charging firm) | 💗🐶🐱kiwihousesitters.co.nz/house-sitter-pet-sitter/628014/reliable-caring-and-clean?from=sitter
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amyaharder.bsky.social
Emissions will keep falling despite Trump's climate rollback www.axios.com/2026/02/12/t... via @axios.com
Greenhouse gas emissions will keep falling despite Trump's climate rollback
The energy transition is well underway, and Trump's new policy isn't likely to change that.
www.axios.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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felixsalmon.com
As @emilypeck.bsky.social reminds me, I've been working on this piece for over 20 years. I like the way it came out! www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
In Defense of Fakes
We’re entering a world where copying isn’t only a compliment, it’s a form of creativity all on its own.
www.bloomberg.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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iyengarish.bsky.social
Making my Reddit AMA debut! Head on over to r/worldnews where @jchaltiwanger.bsky.social and I will be taking questions on the Munich Security Conference and other geopolitical dynamics for @foreignpolicy.com

www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/...
From the worldnews community on Reddit: We cover security, defense, and technology at Foreign Policy magazine. Ask us anything ahead of this week’s Munich Security Conference.
Explore this post and more from the worldnews community
www.reddit.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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alexjamesfitz.com
Among my rules: When Emily writes, I read. Doesn't matter the topic.
emilypeck.bsky.social Emily Peck @emilypeck.bsky.social · 4d
another reminder that I'm back writing Axios Markets, and even if you are not interested in stocks and don't really understand bonds (no one does it's ok!) you might enjoy it. We do word play and explain things in plain English, or try to. Read the latest, and sign up: www.axios.com/newsletters/...
Axios Markets
www.axios.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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kavyabeheraj.com
📊 New from me and Hans Nichols @axios.com: What could the House map look like if Democrats surpassed Harris in the midterms? Play around with an interactive map:
www.axios.com/2026/02/06/c...
MAP: See where a blue wave would swipe the most GOP seats
The margins from special elections this year show the majority is clearly in reach.
www.axios.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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barrymalone.bsky.social
My piece in today's Observer on the sudden killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and what it might mean for the future of a divided Libya.

observer.co.uk/news/interna...
The ‘slick’ assassination of Gaddafi Jr | The Observer
Bloody chapter in Libya’s history closes with the fatal shooting of Saif al-Islam. What prompted the killing of the playboy turned would-be leader?
observer.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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russcontreras.bsky.social
For decades, using racist monkey or ape imagery routinely ended careers.
-Roseanne Barr in 2018
-Los Angeles City Council president Nury Martinez in 2022
-Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker in 1999
-ABC sportscaster Howard Cosell in 1983

www.axios.com/2026/02/06/t...
Trump revives racist imagery once seen as disqualifying
The taboo Trump just proved no longer holds.
www.axios.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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photosbyvertego.bsky.social
#ChallengePhotoADay
#Photography
#fmspad

8 février : Au sol... une chauve-souris
a bat on the ground
February 8, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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freedom.press
"Without leaks we wouldn't know about ICE claiming authority to enter homes without warrants, DHS baselessly labeling protesters as domestic terrorists," or "ICE surveillance tools pulling from vast pools of data," FPF's Seth Stern told @becfalconer.bsky.social.
Trump admin crackdown on journalists' sources "chilling," press groups say
Press groups questioned Kristi Noem's claims that leaks put DHS law enforcement at risk.
www.axios.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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axios.com
Press freedom groups denounced Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's declaration this week that a journalist was "down another source" after her department "caught another prolific leaker," whom she'll refer for criminal prosecution.
Trump admin crackdown on journalists' sources "chilling," press freedom groups say
Press groups questioned Kristi Noem's claims that leaks put DHS law enforcement at risk.
www.axios.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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kieranskitquest.co.uk
Auction ends Saturday! Squad signed Leeds 25/26 shirt. #Leedsutd #theswallows #charityauction #kieranskitquest

ebay.us/m/qtolbd
February 5, 2026 at 7:59 AM
becfalconer.bsky.social
Brief but beautiful #PetSit with this cutie! 🥰 #PetSitter #dogs #DogsOfBluesky
A black and white Shitzu rests her head on a person’s lilac shorts.
February 5, 2026 at 6:55 AM
becfalconer.bsky.social
Loved catching up with my good mate and her fun kids in Brisvegas 🥰
#Australia #AusTravel
Streaks is thin, white fluffy clouds in an otherwise blue sky over Brisbane city (background left), dark hills (background right), lots of green, bushy trees near a road with three cars on it.
January 31, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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betsycooley.bsky.social
Western Grebe at Emery Cove, Emeryville, California. Zig zag stripes are reflections of sailboat masts.

#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
Medium-size aquatic diving bird with reflection. White, blue and black zig zag marks on water from reflections of sailboats. Water is blue.
January 30, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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jacqueschrag.com
Excellent snow for zoomies
jacqueschrag.com Jacque Schrag @jacqueschrag.com · 20d
Snow dog zoomies as a timeline cleanser
January 25, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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ira.bailey.nz
Realised I haven’t done shill post for coshop.nz, my food startup co-op platform, which just kicked off this year!

If you’re in Wellington check it out.

Newtown, Miramar, Haitaitai and Berhampore coming onboard from next week!

Peaches 🍑 at $3.31/kg! 👀
ira.bailey.nz Ira @ira.bailey.nz · 21d
$15 on average for a dozen of free range eggs?!

We sell them in the food coop for $8.60 a dozen 😵‍💫
January 25, 2026 at 6:35 AM
becfalconer.bsky.social
Great catching up with my UK fam. As an added bonus, I get to hang out with my sister’s dog. Look at those eyes! 💗
#PetSitterOnHoliday #dogs #DogsOfBluesky
Brown sausage dog with a black nose and paw nails looks into the camera with her large, brown eyes while lying against a cream, plush cushion with a purple velour cushion on top of it on a sofa covered in a Winnie the Pooh & friends blanket.
January 22, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social
New from me: AI has an overlooked — but vital — role to play in helping to protect at-risk species, Nature Conservancy CEO Jennifer Morris said at an Axios panel in Davos.
www.axios.com/2026/01/21/a...
AI can help save fish, Nature Conservancy CEO says
"Everyone's talking about AI, but they're not talking about AI as a conservation solution."
www.axios.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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uncleduke1969.bsky.social
Despite their intimidating appearance, Canadian dogs are actually quite affectionate.
An elk extending its head through a car window, being gently petted by a person inside the car.
January 21, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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mccuri.bsky.social
NEW: Energy Secretary Chris Wright is looking to secure oil and critical minerals deals with Venezuela in the next few weeks ahead of a trip to Caracas. w/@marcacaputo.bsky.social

www.axios.com/2026/01/16/w...
Exclusive: Energy secretary discusses plans for oil, minerals
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is looking to secure oil and critical minerals deals with Venezuela in the next few weeks ahead of a trip to Caracas.
www.axios.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social
New from me and @bengeman.bsky.social: Trump is trying to solve a political dilemma with his push for tech companies to fund new power plants: The White House is all-in on AI, but Republicans face blowback as utility bills rise.

www.axios.com/2026/01/16/t...
Trump makes a political power play on data centers
Officials are scrambling to enable quick build-out of energy-thirsty AI data centers without sticking consumers with even higher bills.
www.axios.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:49 PM
becfalconer.bsky.social
Vancouver is such a great, walkable city. You can even walk from the waterfront and downtown to the airport, as I found out when I spent 12 lovely hours there yesterday. 🥰
#travel #TravelPhotography #Canada #wanderlust #walking
A view of the hills and waterfront that’s full of brightly lit restaurants beneath sail-like roofs to the left and lit cranes and other port equipment to the right and two sets of hills in the distance in between beneath grey clouds at Vancouver Harbour just before dawn. An aerial view of the Columbia River and surrounding parkland and a shared pathway to the left and buildings to the right beneath a blue sky Talk evergreen tres line a red path in Vancouver. A bald-headed, light skinned maj looks down as he puts something in his right pants while walks among a path at Vancouver airport. The airport, blue signage and the control tower can be seen in the background, along with a park area to the left.
January 15, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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niambh.bsky.social
#tonguesouttuesday Although it's actually Wednesday here. Labrador Mastiff X Cooper with Daschund Zelda in background.
January 13, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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If you see this, post a winter ❄️
Desert and grass near a snow-topped Mount Ruapehu at the southern end of Taupō volcanic zone, Aotearoa New Zealand beneath a blue sky.
January 11, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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yourwaitress.bsky.social
#CatnamedYoda is not amused.

(even though I still technically had 1 hour left to post his #caturday portrait)

#catsofbsky
A tuxedo Persian with yellow eyes and long white whiskers cat sits on a beige chair with his head turned to the right towards the viewer with a judgmental look.
January 11, 2026 at 5:06 AM