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ABC since Harper... Covid-aware... Trying to survive the climate wars...Nature lover...Prof
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PM Carney champions claim he's pulling a fast one on Alberta & #BigOil with his frequent #pipeline talk but he's a Big Banker & Big Banks fund #BigOil in a big way. What if they're not who he's really pulling a fast one on? #MarkCarney #cdnpoli #ClimateChange #abpoli influencemap.org/briefing/Can...
Canada’s Big Five Banks: Fueling Fossil Risk?
FinanceMap’s 2025 assessment of the Canadian Big Five banks’ 2020–2024 lending and underwriting activities finds that the banks show persistent high exposure to the fossil
fuel sector, particularly hi...
influencemap.org
January 18, 2026 at 6:16 PM
PM Carney champions claim he's pulling a fast one on Alberta & #BigOil with his frequent #pipeline talk but he's a Big Banker & Big Banks fund #BigOil in a big way. What if they're not who he's really pulling a fast one on? #MarkCarney #cdnpoli #ClimateChange #abpoli influencemap.org/briefing/Can...
AI companies will fail. We can salvage something from the wreckage -Cory Doctorow
AI is asbestos in the walls of our tech society, stuffed there by monopolists run amok. A serious fight against it must strike at its roots
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
AI is asbestos in the walls of our tech society, stuffed there by monopolists run amok. A serious fight against it must strike at its roots
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
AI companies will fail. We can salvage something from the wreckage | Cory Doctorow
AI is asbestos in the walls of our tech society, stuffed there by monopolists run amok. A serious fight against it must strike at its roots
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:24 PM
AI companies will fail. We can salvage something from the wreckage -Cory Doctorow
AI is asbestos in the walls of our tech society, stuffed there by monopolists run amok. A serious fight against it must strike at its roots
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
AI is asbestos in the walls of our tech society, stuffed there by monopolists run amok. A serious fight against it must strike at its roots
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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🇩🇰🇺🇸 Leaked Danish defense documents reveal that the US quietly sought sensitive information on military installations, ports, and airbases in Greenland without informing Copenhagen, - Berlingske
January 18, 2026 at 1:18 PM
🇩🇰🇺🇸 Leaked Danish defense documents reveal that the US quietly sought sensitive information on military installations, ports, and airbases in Greenland without informing Copenhagen, - Berlingske
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Goes great with another fresh piece about another incident of tech hubris that crashed into a pile of burned-up money. I can tell you there will be cheering across the world if/when the AI bubble pops.
Meta Lays Off Thousands of VR Workers as Zuckerberg's Vision Fails
The company has laid off some 1,500 virtual reality developers as part of a broader shift toward AI wearable devices.
futurism.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Goes great with another fresh piece about another incident of tech hubris that crashed into a pile of burned-up money. I can tell you there will be cheering across the world if/when the AI bubble pops.
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Córy Doctorow with another verbal bullseye: pluralistic.net/2026/01/13/n...
January 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Córy Doctorow with another verbal bullseye: pluralistic.net/2026/01/13/n...
Yikes. It all makes sense now.
Since we’re talking about this again, it is worth noting that Nobel Peace Prize re-gifter Maria Corina Machado addressed a summit last year bringing together European far-right leaders like Viktor Orbán, Marine LePen, Geert Wilders et al, as well as Argentina’s Javier Milei
January 18, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Yikes. It all makes sense now.
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I'm not smart or knowledgeable enough to offer commentary on whether Carney's moves on the China file are good or bad, wise or unwise; but I am smart and knowledgeable enough to know if Pierre Poilievre were PM we'd all be rockin' American licence plates by 2027.
January 18, 2026 at 4:24 PM
I'm not smart or knowledgeable enough to offer commentary on whether Carney's moves on the China file are good or bad, wise or unwise; but I am smart and knowledgeable enough to know if Pierre Poilievre were PM we'd all be rockin' American licence plates by 2027.
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Five Nordic ambassadors head to Yellowknife next week
Five Nordic ambassadors head to Yellowknife next week
The City of Yellowknife will welcome the ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden to the territorial capital for a one-day event next week.
cabinradio.ca
January 18, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Five Nordic ambassadors head to Yellowknife next week
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Have you noticed that undocumented immigrants commit less crime than Trump?
January 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Have you noticed that undocumented immigrants commit less crime than Trump?
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No need to wonder. Clear goals:
1) Exploitation of Gaza genocide for profit.
2) Extort $1 billion annually from member countries.
3) Expand to other conflicts (for profit and to undermine UN and hand more power to US).
1) Exploitation of Gaza genocide for profit.
2) Extort $1 billion annually from member countries.
3) Expand to other conflicts (for profit and to undermine UN and hand more power to US).
January 18, 2026 at 2:06 PM
No need to wonder. Clear goals:
1) Exploitation of Gaza genocide for profit.
2) Extort $1 billion annually from member countries.
3) Expand to other conflicts (for profit and to undermine UN and hand more power to US).
1) Exploitation of Gaza genocide for profit.
2) Extort $1 billion annually from member countries.
3) Expand to other conflicts (for profit and to undermine UN and hand more power to US).
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“People just need to trust ChatGPT has their best interests in mind .” Is basically what the people destroying the environment and economy for their own profit are saying.
Oh sure yes uh-huh www.wired.com/story/openai...
Oh sure yes uh-huh www.wired.com/story/openai...
Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT. Here’s How They’ll Work
OpenAI says ads will not influence ChatGPT’s responses, and that it won’t sell user data to advertisers.
www.wired.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM
“People just need to trust ChatGPT has their best interests in mind .” Is basically what the people destroying the environment and economy for their own profit are saying.
Oh sure yes uh-huh www.wired.com/story/openai...
Oh sure yes uh-huh www.wired.com/story/openai...
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Boycott the World Cup - Growing sense of embarrassment at Fifa over Donald Trump peace prize
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Growing sense of embarrassment at Fifa over Donald Trump peace prize
There is a growing sense of embarrassment among mid-level and senior officials within Fifa over the awarding of the peace prize to Donald Trump
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Boycott the World Cup - Growing sense of embarrassment at Fifa over Donald Trump peace prize
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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January 18, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Will do same w Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com/us-consideri...
kyivindependent.com/us-consideri...
US considering creating 'Board of Peace' for Ukraine, modeled after plan for Gaza, FT reports
American officials have put forward the idea of expanding the Gaza 'Board of Peace' to include other countries affected by war and conflicts, including Ukraine and Venezuela, the Financial Times (FT) ...
kyivindependent.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Will do same w Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com/us-consideri...
kyivindependent.com/us-consideri...
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Trump clearly see's the future of Gaza as a dodgy real estate project for him and his corrupt pals to milk as much money out of as possible, and nothing more.
Trump has invited Hungary’s PM Viktor Orban to join his so-called “Peace Council”. Orban says it recognizes Hungary’s role in seeking peace. Earlier, Bloomberg reported Trump plans to charge $1B for permanent seats in this body, pitched as an alternative to the UN.
January 18, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Trump clearly see's the future of Gaza as a dodgy real estate project for him and his corrupt pals to milk as much money out of as possible, and nothing more.
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Remember, Lecce wants more nuclear reactors to power data centres for industry and the US military.
(We don't need this electricity otherwise. Ontario regularly has an over-supply of electricity, and we pay other jurisdictions to take it.)
brockvilleist.com/2026/01/16/o...
(We don't need this electricity otherwise. Ontario regularly has an over-supply of electricity, and we pay other jurisdictions to take it.)
brockvilleist.com/2026/01/16/o...
OPP confirm nuclear material was involved in Highway 401 crash near Lansdowne; here's what you need to know - The Brockvilleist - 100% independent, local news for Brockville and area
A major winter storm led to a series of multi-vehicle collisions on Highway 401 near Lansdowne on Thursday, Jan. 15, leaving one child seriously injured and several others hurt. It has since been conf...
brockvilleist.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Remember, Lecce wants more nuclear reactors to power data centres for industry and the US military.
(We don't need this electricity otherwise. Ontario regularly has an over-supply of electricity, and we pay other jurisdictions to take it.)
brockvilleist.com/2026/01/16/o...
(We don't need this electricity otherwise. Ontario regularly has an over-supply of electricity, and we pay other jurisdictions to take it.)
brockvilleist.com/2026/01/16/o...
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Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement:
January 18, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement:
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"We’re actually seeing new super PACs being established. One of them has already committed to spending $100 million in the midterms. And we’re seeing politicians and candidates speaking very frankly about wanting to install pro-crypto candidates"
more here:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
more here:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
How Crypto Is Used for Political Corruption
This new source of money is giving the administration unprecedented new powers.
www.theatlantic.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:32 PM
"We’re actually seeing new super PACs being established. One of them has already committed to spending $100 million in the midterms. And we’re seeing politicians and candidates speaking very frankly about wanting to install pro-crypto candidates"
more here:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
more here:
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
Trump profits HUGELY from crypto.
Recall: Pollievre pushed crypto in Canada. He wanted some of those crypto billions for himself!
Recall: Pollievre pushed crypto in Canada. He wanted some of those crypto billions for himself!
January 18, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Trump profits HUGELY from crypto.
Recall: Pollievre pushed crypto in Canada. He wanted some of those crypto billions for himself!
Recall: Pollievre pushed crypto in Canada. He wanted some of those crypto billions for himself!
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Looks like the EU-US trade deal is now dead, with all three major groups in the EU Parliament calling at least for suspension. The downward spiral has already begun.
January 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Looks like the EU-US trade deal is now dead, with all three major groups in the EU Parliament calling at least for suspension. The downward spiral has already begun.
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[1/6] A reminder: Europe has cards to use against the US. Lots of them.
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
Brussels hold’em: European cards against Trumpian coercion – European Council on Foreign Relations
Faced with an aggressive United States, Europe has more leverage than it realises. Across trade, technology, infrastructure, finance and people-to-people relati
ecfr.eu
January 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
[1/6] A reminder: Europe has cards to use against the US. Lots of them.
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...