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Two dead after cargo plane skids off runway in Hong Kong

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 1d

Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet stopped operating two Chinese-made COMAC C909 aircraft on October 18 after a six-month lease contract for the planes expired, two sources familiar with the matter said. (Reuters)

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 1d

America for sale to the highest bidder - courtesy of the GOP. trumpcard.gov

Trump Gold Card

Available now.

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Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 2d

A big chunk of space junk in the Pilbara, in Western Australia. (Per the Australian Space Agency).

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Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 2d

Two dead after cargo plane skids off runway in Hong Kong www.smh.com.au/world/asia/t...

The Boeing 747 was landing in challenging weather conditions and hit a ground vehicle.

SchoolHouse Rock - No More Kings

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 3d

No More Kings youtu.be/WvOZs3g3qIo (It's a shame Republicans don't have the character to embrace the Constitution these days)

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Reporters pack up, walk out as Pentagon ‘confiscates’ almost all press badges

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 6d

Pentagon goes rogue, turns against American values. www.smh.com.au/world/north-...

Almost every news organisation across the political spectrum refused to agree to the conditions, including News Corp’s Fox News, and conservative channel Newsmax.

‘Major weakness’: No relief from SmartGate pain in aviation consumer rights

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 7d

"Welcome to Australia, now prepare to stand in a confusing line for 40 minutes..." No relief from SmartGate pain in aviation consumer rights www.smh.com.au/business/con...

Industry stakeholders have made submissions on the government’s proposed Aviation Consumer Protection scheme, which they say is lacking.

My Qantas data is on the dark web – now what do I do?

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Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 9d

My Qantas data is on the dark web – now what do I do? www.smh.com.au/business/com...

As Qantas’ cybersecurity team scrutinises the data found on the dark web, the airline is urging affected customers to brace for a deluge of scams involving the airline’s brand and activities.

Inside billionaire Peter Thiel’s private lectures: Warnings of ‘the Antichrist’ and U.S. destruction

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Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 11d

Part of the long tradition of protestants in American seeking to fuse Christianity with capitalism. Now, just with a dash of Silicon Valley cuckoo.

Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · 12d

The tech billionaire and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel says the antichrist is ... Greta Thunberg www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

In leaked recordings of private lectures by tech billionaire Peter Thiel he argued that “the Antichrist” is likely to take the form of a critic of technology.

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Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 11d

Just a little fun with this one.

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 11d

Silicon Valley- Washington's New Dilemma coldwardaily.com/2025/10/11/1...

If the term “Antifa” appears to have emerged out of the blue, it’s because Trump and right-wing voices have assiduously promoted the organisation as an inaccurate catch-all for left-win…

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 11d

The Antifa fantasy (2020) coldwardaily.com/2020/06/02/t...

The Antifa fantasy

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Emirates bans power bank use on flights as airlines grapple with battery risks

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 12d

Emirates bans power bank use on flights as airlines grapple with battery risks www.smh.com.au/business/com...

We rely on power banks to keep our devices running while we travel. But the prevalence of the batteries has introduced a new risk for flying.

Putin admits Russian air defences downed Azerbaijani passenger jet last year

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 12d

Add to the list of civilian airliners shot down by Russia - KAL007, MH17....Putin admits Russian air defences downed Azerbaijani passenger jet last year - a wonder some airlines still fly to Russia www.smh.com.au/world/europe...

In what was the Kremlin leader’s most candid admission to date that Moscow was to blame for the deadly incident, he also promised compensation to those affected.

Citing fear of Democratic ‘vengeance,’ Curtis Yarvin says he may flee the U.S.

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Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 13d

Well, well… He could try Somalia or Afghanistan sfstandard.com/2025/10/07/c...

The far-right blogger doesn’t think the Trump administration has done enough to dismantle democratic institutions.

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Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 13d

Who freakin' elected these clowns as judge, jury and executioner? "For years, Turning Point USA has maintained a watch-list of hundreds of professors whom the group accuses of advancing leftist propaganda in the classroom. Dr. Bray is on the list." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/n...

Rutgers Expert on Antifa Tries to Flee to Spain After Death Threats

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Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 14d

Qantas among 40 companies caught up in major extortion attempt by hackers www.smh.com.au/technology/q...

Deloitte’s AI hallucination-filled report raises challenge for consultants

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 14d

Deloitte’s dodgy report a sign of times as AI use ramps up www.smh.com.au/business/com...

Professional services firms’ reliance on AI has also coincided with a hollowing out of consultants who would traditionally ensure the quality of the reports, experts have said.

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 15d

What other embarassing people from Pgh?

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 16d

Oh, yes Politically Correct Operation Linebacker…

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16d

Trump: "The problem with Vietnam, we, you know, we stopped fighting to win. We would've won easy. We would've won Afghanistan easy. We would've won every war easy. But we got politically correct. 'Oh, let's take it easy.' We're not politically correct anymore, just so you understand."

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 16d

Laughing at Americans’ misery: the GOP. (H/t @andyrosebrook.bsky.social )

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 17d

About three-quarters of American youth do not meet the minimum requirements to serve, according to the Pentagon. (Nyt)

Chris Zappone @chrizap.bsky.social · 18d

Remember: calling out their violent ruthlessness is an act of violence.

REDacted ☄️ @redxredxwhine.bsky.social · 18d

Obligatory non funny cartoon