Helen121
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Retired librarian. Politics, economics, current events. Rarely lighthearted. European Brit. 🕷️💙🇬🇧🇪🇺🌍
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In case you missed this, the BBC edited a historian's speech about Trump to remove the claim that he's "the most openly corrupt president in US history." This came after Trump had threatened a $1 billion lawsuit.
Elite capitulation continues.
Read all about it here:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Elite capitulation continues.
Read all about it here:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump Angrily Threatened to Sue BBC. Then Things Took a Darker Turn.
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In case you missed this, the BBC edited a historian's speech about Trump to remove the claim that he's "the most openly corrupt president in US history." This came after Trump had threatened a $1 billion lawsuit.
Elite capitulation continues.
Read all about it here:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Elite capitulation continues.
Read all about it here:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
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NEW: A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC’s decision to stop recommending the vaccine to pregnant women.
Amid Confusing CDC Guidance About Vaccines, Study Highlights New Risk of COVID-19 During Pregnancy
A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC’s decision to stop recommending the vaccine to pregnant women.
www.propublica.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
NEW: A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC’s decision to stop recommending the vaccine to pregnant women.
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By the way, note that the description of Biden as being "in obvious mental decline" was left in the speech, while the description of Trump as the "most openly corrupt president in American history" was removed:
Note that the BBC openly admits in an email to me that the removal of this claim about Trump's world-historical corruption was done "on legal advice."
Translation: Trump's threat of a lawsuit, no matter how bogus, has now been rewarded.
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Translation: Trump's threat of a lawsuit, no matter how bogus, has now been rewarded.
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
By the way, note that the description of Biden as being "in obvious mental decline" was left in the speech, while the description of Trump as the "most openly corrupt president in American history" was removed:
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The Department of Government Efficiency is claiming that it is still operational, despite reports that the agency has disbanded. trib.al/R5b8Fx6
DOGE Kills Shutdown Rumors, Vows to Continue Terrorizing Americans
The “Department of Government Efficiency” says it’s not going anywhere.
trib.al
November 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Department of Government Efficiency is claiming that it is still operational, despite reports that the agency has disbanded. trib.al/R5b8Fx6
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Greene won’t be the last Republican resignation before the midterms—due to what they see as the “arrogance of this White House.”
“This entire White House team has treated ALL members like garbage. ALL. And Mike Johnson has let it happen," an anonymous senior House member said. trib.al/fq0tJT5
“This entire White House team has treated ALL members like garbage. ALL. And Mike Johnson has let it happen," an anonymous senior House member said. trib.al/fq0tJT5
House Republican Warns More “Explosive” Resignations Coming After MTG
Marjorie Taylor Greene won’t be the last Republican resignation before the midterms—and it’s all thanks to Trump.
trib.al
November 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Greene won’t be the last Republican resignation before the midterms—due to what they see as the “arrogance of this White House.”
“This entire White House team has treated ALL members like garbage. ALL. And Mike Johnson has let it happen," an anonymous senior House member said. trib.al/fq0tJT5
“This entire White House team has treated ALL members like garbage. ALL. And Mike Johnson has let it happen," an anonymous senior House member said. trib.al/fq0tJT5
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A devastating fire has struck Hong Kong, engulfing three residential buildings after wooden frames caught alight. Over 4,000 residents are affected.
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A devastating fire has struck Hong Kong, engulfing three residential buildings after wooden frames caught alight. Over 4,000 residents are affected.
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#UPDATE A huge fire ripped through several high-rise blocks on a Hong Kong residential estate on Wednesday, killing at least 13 people, with media reporting that some residents were trapped inside ➡️ u.afp.com/ShMy
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
#UPDATE A huge fire ripped through several high-rise blocks on a Hong Kong residential estate on Wednesday, killing at least 13 people, with media reporting that some residents were trapped inside ➡️ u.afp.com/ShMy
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Gosh these are from local news coverage of the Hong Kong fire.
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Gosh these are from local news coverage of the Hong Kong fire.
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At least four people have been killed by a blazing fire that has engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong, authorities said, with others reportedly still trapped inside.
At least 4 dead in blaze in Hong Kong residential high-rise complex with others trapped inside
The blaze ripped through bamboo scaffolding on the multi-tower housing estate, with live video showing the fire sending great billowing plumes of red smoke into the night sky
cbsn.ws
November 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
At least four people have been killed by a blazing fire that has engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong, authorities said, with others reportedly still trapped inside.
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A deadly fire has ravaged a high-rise Hong Kong housing complex. #world
Hong Kong apartment residential complex goes up in flames.
A deadly fire has ravaged a high-rise Hong Kong housing complex. #world
www.theage.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A deadly fire has ravaged a high-rise Hong Kong housing complex. #world
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NEW: A major fire tears through multiple high-rise towers at a housing estate in Hong Kong, killing at least four people, officials say.
Fire engulfs high-rise housing estate, killing at least 4 in Hong Kong
Three others were injured, two of them critically, in the fire at Wang Fuk Court in the northern district of Tai Po, the Fire Services Department said.
nbcnews.to
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
NEW: A major fire tears through multiple high-rise towers at a housing estate in Hong Kong, killing at least four people, officials say.
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The thing about Trump stories is that they always have that extra layer of stupidity that you’re not expecting. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
November 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The thing about Trump stories is that they always have that extra layer of stupidity that you’re not expecting. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
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You can just feel the joy of Christmas all around her 🤭🎄
November 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
You can just feel the joy of Christmas all around her 🤭🎄
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There is a reason why Witkoff did not want any officials with the State Dept or anyone else present during his many meetings w/Putin - he didn’t want witnesses to his treasonous behavior. Highly unusual, but makes perfect sense when you consider that he only cared about Russia.
November 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
There is a reason why Witkoff did not want any officials with the State Dept or anyone else present during his many meetings w/Putin - he didn’t want witnesses to his treasonous behavior. Highly unusual, but makes perfect sense when you consider that he only cared about Russia.
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Pictures often say more than words.
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Pictures often say more than words.
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The entire world can clearly see that Putin owns Steve Witkoff and yet Witkoff is the one that Trump wants leading the negotiations on a peace deal. If Putin owns Witkoff, and Trump doesn’t care, that means Putin owns Trump - either directly, by proxy, or by stupidity.
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The entire world can clearly see that Putin owns Steve Witkoff and yet Witkoff is the one that Trump wants leading the negotiations on a peace deal. If Putin owns Witkoff, and Trump doesn’t care, that means Putin owns Trump - either directly, by proxy, or by stupidity.
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Republican Rep. Don Bacon calls for Witkoff to be fired. May it be the first call of many. Witkoff needs to go, now.
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Republican Rep. Don Bacon calls for Witkoff to be fired. May it be the first call of many. Witkoff needs to go, now.
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Once Trump is gone, where will the right’s power be centered?
www.ms.now/opinion/marj...
www.ms.now/opinion/marj...
Opinion | What MTG’s resignation says about the post-Trump GOP
When Trump finally leaves the stage, six different MAGA coalitions will vie for influence in the Republican Party, says Philip Bump.
www.ms.now
November 26, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Once Trump is gone, where will the right’s power be centered?
www.ms.now/opinion/marj...
www.ms.now/opinion/marj...
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The Russians essentially tortured and possibly experimented on Oleksandr to death.
“Captivity kills — even after release.”
Azovstal defender Oleksandr Savov, who survived russian captivity after Mariupol, has died. Just 8 months after being released. Ukrainians return from russian prisons with signs of inhumane treatment, which often leads to their death🧵
Azovstal defender Oleksandr Savov, who survived russian captivity after Mariupol, has died. Just 8 months after being released. Ukrainians return from russian prisons with signs of inhumane treatment, which often leads to their death🧵
November 26, 2025 at 4:12 AM
The Russians essentially tortured and possibly experimented on Oleksandr to death.
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Witkoff advised the Russians on how to pitch their Ukraine plan to Trump www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Witkoff advised the Russians on how to pitch their Ukraine plan to Trump www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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"A woman with a family connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts."
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
![REVERE, Mass. —
A woman with a family connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts.
The woman, Bruna Ferreira, has an 11-year-old son with Michael Leavitt, Karoline Leavitt's brother.
Ferreira migrated with her family to the United States from Brazil as a child and is currently in custody at an ICE facility in southern Louisiana.
Michael Leavitt released a statement, saying that his "only concern has always been the safety, well-being, and privacy of [his] son."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:x4qyokjtdzgl7gmqhsw4ajqj/bafkreiacyzixchgacpjse7wyra342opgjsvdxzqdrkxq55zzqah65zyeae@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
"A woman with a family connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts."
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...
www.wcvb.com/article/karo...