Mod Magus
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Low-carb, real food. Nutritionism is not the answer. Increasingly compelled to comment on the state of the world.
Should be compulsive reading for all true Europeans. www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...
Russia’s shadow war: How the Kremlin uses sabotage to wear down Europe
Moscow’s goal is not just to damage infrastructure but also to sow distrust inside Western societies.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Should be compulsive reading for all true Europeans. www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...
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Russia’s shadow war: How the Kremlin uses sabotage to wear down Europe www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...
Russia’s shadow war: How the Kremlin uses sabotage to wear down Europe
Moscow’s goal is not just to damage infrastructure but also to sow distrust inside Western societies.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
December 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Russia’s shadow war: How the Kremlin uses sabotage to wear down Europe www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...
"When his charm offensive failed, he turned to his familiar methods, unleashing bombastic attacks on lawmakers and threatening to support primary challengers.
Several Republican legislators also faced anonymous bomb threats and swatting of their homes."
Extraordinary!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
Several Republican legislators also faced anonymous bomb threats and swatting of their homes."
Extraordinary!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
December 12, 2025 at 6:19 AM
"When his charm offensive failed, he turned to his familiar methods, unleashing bombastic attacks on lawmakers and threatening to support primary challengers.
Several Republican legislators also faced anonymous bomb threats and swatting of their homes."
Extraordinary!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
Several Republican legislators also faced anonymous bomb threats and swatting of their homes."
Extraordinary!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
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Trump sent Vance there twice. He threatened to cut off all federal spending to the state. He vowed to back primary challengers of any Republican who voted against him here. He posted their names online, prompting his fans to send them death threats.
But all that failed, so now he wasn't involved.
But all that failed, so now he wasn't involved.
Reporter: The senate in Indiana voted against the redistricting effort.
Trump: I wasn't working on it very hard. I wasn't very much involved
Trump: I wasn't working on it very hard. I wasn't very much involved
December 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Trump sent Vance there twice. He threatened to cut off all federal spending to the state. He vowed to back primary challengers of any Republican who voted against him here. He posted their names online, prompting his fans to send them death threats.
But all that failed, so now he wasn't involved.
But all that failed, so now he wasn't involved.
Maybe I won't go then😜😜
Tickets for the New York final are:
- Supporter value tier $4,185
- Supporter standard tier $5,560
- Supporter premium tier $8,860
...up to 7 times more expensive than the 2022 final in Qatar, the lowest price ticket at that event costing £450.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Tickets for the New York final are:
- Supporter value tier $4,185
- Supporter standard tier $5,560
- Supporter premium tier $8,860
...up to 7 times more expensive than the 2022 final in Qatar, the lowest price ticket at that event costing £450.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
World Cup ticket prices: Fifa's prices a 'monumental betrayal' says Football Supporters Europe
Fans' group Football Supporters Europe says it is
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Maybe I won't go then😜😜
Tickets for the New York final are:
- Supporter value tier $4,185
- Supporter standard tier $5,560
- Supporter premium tier $8,860
...up to 7 times more expensive than the 2022 final in Qatar, the lowest price ticket at that event costing £450.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Tickets for the New York final are:
- Supporter value tier $4,185
- Supporter standard tier $5,560
- Supporter premium tier $8,860
...up to 7 times more expensive than the 2022 final in Qatar, the lowest price ticket at that event costing £450.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Surprised?
www.thetimes.com/us/american-...
www.thetimes.com/us/american-...
Leaked files ‘show US wants to persuade four nations to leave EU’
The countries seen as targets to follow Brexit are Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland, according to leaked details of the US national security strategy
www.thetimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Surprised?
www.thetimes.com/us/american-...
www.thetimes.com/us/american-...
Two villains... one goal!
December 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Two villains... one goal!
December 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Poorly informed NYT article with citations from the status quo. Saturated fat is in all foods containing fat, mackerel being a good example but because it's fish, it's OK:)
Dairy is the only sat-fat rich food category & recent research supports its health contributions so; skip the skim milk please.
Dairy is the only sat-fat rich food category & recent research supports its health contributions so; skip the skim milk please.
December 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Poorly informed NYT article with citations from the status quo. Saturated fat is in all foods containing fat, mackerel being a good example but because it's fish, it's OK:)
Dairy is the only sat-fat rich food category & recent research supports its health contributions so; skip the skim milk please.
Dairy is the only sat-fat rich food category & recent research supports its health contributions so; skip the skim milk please.
Fine words from Janan Ganesh:
"As for the current US government, its position is (to paraphrase and not distort); Europe isn't western enough so let us embrace Russia and Saudi Arabia”. Whatever the morality of the autocrat-worship here, the illogic is what stands out."
www.ft.com/content/1ed6...
"As for the current US government, its position is (to paraphrase and not distort); Europe isn't western enough so let us embrace Russia and Saudi Arabia”. Whatever the morality of the autocrat-worship here, the illogic is what stands out."
www.ft.com/content/1ed6...
December 11, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Fine words from Janan Ganesh:
"As for the current US government, its position is (to paraphrase and not distort); Europe isn't western enough so let us embrace Russia and Saudi Arabia”. Whatever the morality of the autocrat-worship here, the illogic is what stands out."
www.ft.com/content/1ed6...
"As for the current US government, its position is (to paraphrase and not distort); Europe isn't western enough so let us embrace Russia and Saudi Arabia”. Whatever the morality of the autocrat-worship here, the illogic is what stands out."
www.ft.com/content/1ed6...
Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayoral race in Florida, the first time someone from her party has done so in nearly 30 years.
She secured 59% of the votes, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump and got nearly 41%, according to official results.
She secured 59% of the votes, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump and got nearly 41%, according to official results.
December 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayoral race in Florida, the first time someone from her party has done so in nearly 30 years.
She secured 59% of the votes, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump and got nearly 41%, according to official results.
She secured 59% of the votes, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump and got nearly 41%, according to official results.
Careful Soccer Fans... entering the US may be getting even more complicated.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
December 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Careful Soccer Fans... entering the US may be getting even more complicated.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
If only more people were listening:
"A one-year prospective study found no correlation between atherosclerosis and extremely high cholesterol levels in 100 otherwise metabolically healthy individuals who had followed a ketogenic diet for an average of five years."
scitechdaily.com/new-study-sh...
"A one-year prospective study found no correlation between atherosclerosis and extremely high cholesterol levels in 100 otherwise metabolically healthy individuals who had followed a ketogenic diet for an average of five years."
scitechdaily.com/new-study-sh...
New Study Shakes Up Heart Disease Theory: High Cholesterol May Not Mean High Risk
A one-year prospective study found no correlation between atherosclerosis and extremely high cholesterol levels in 100 otherwise metabolically healthy individuals who had followed a ketogenic diet for...
scitechdaily.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
If only more people were listening:
"A one-year prospective study found no correlation between atherosclerosis and extremely high cholesterol levels in 100 otherwise metabolically healthy individuals who had followed a ketogenic diet for an average of five years."
scitechdaily.com/new-study-sh...
"A one-year prospective study found no correlation between atherosclerosis and extremely high cholesterol levels in 100 otherwise metabolically healthy individuals who had followed a ketogenic diet for an average of five years."
scitechdaily.com/new-study-sh...
Take heed Mr Trump:
"The Russian nation is too big to fail ... but Putin can. He’s losing, not winning. And sooner or later, like the tsars and totalitarians of old, that same eternal Russia whose name he glorifies will chew him up and spit him out."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"The Russian nation is too big to fail ... but Putin can. He’s losing, not winning. And sooner or later, like the tsars and totalitarians of old, that same eternal Russia whose name he glorifies will chew him up and spit him out."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Putin should have accepted Trump’s deal. Now Russia’s collapsing economy could lead to his downfall | Simon Tisdall
The war against Ukraine has hit ordinary Russians hard, and the deteriorating situation is likely to inflame tensions, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Take heed Mr Trump:
"The Russian nation is too big to fail ... but Putin can. He’s losing, not winning. And sooner or later, like the tsars and totalitarians of old, that same eternal Russia whose name he glorifies will chew him up and spit him out."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"The Russian nation is too big to fail ... but Putin can. He’s losing, not winning. And sooner or later, like the tsars and totalitarians of old, that same eternal Russia whose name he glorifies will chew him up and spit him out."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Freedom of Movement is the best thing the EU ever invented! For the first time in European history, the working class of Europe have a RIGHT to live, study, work, set-up business and retire across dozens of European borders! The Single Market makes the whole of Europe our home!
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
December 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Freedom of Movement is the best thing the EU ever invented! For the first time in European history, the working class of Europe have a RIGHT to live, study, work, set-up business and retire across dozens of European borders! The Single Market makes the whole of Europe our home!
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Musk and Trump hate the EU for the same reasons Farage and Putin hate it. It stands for civil rights, the rule of law, and regulation of oligarchs
December 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Musk and Trump hate the EU for the same reasons Farage and Putin hate it. It stands for civil rights, the rule of law, and regulation of oligarchs
"Seismic waves can check soil health and boost yields."
Excellent initiative from George Monbiot et al : making regenerative farming still more viable.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Excellent initiative from George Monbiot et al : making regenerative farming still more viable.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Over a pint in Oxford, we may have stumbled upon the holy grail of agriculture | George Monbiot
I knew that a revolution in our understanding of soil could change the world. Then came a eureka moment – and the birth of the Earth Rover Program, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:03 AM
"Seismic waves can check soil health and boost yields."
Excellent initiative from George Monbiot et al : making regenerative farming still more viable.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Excellent initiative from George Monbiot et al : making regenerative farming still more viable.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.
December 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.
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Obligatory reposting from @jefftiedrich.bsky.social substack:
December 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Obligatory reposting from @jefftiedrich.bsky.social substack:
Seems pretty clear that Russia is already at war with Europe - even though we can't be 100% sure.
Bombs to bring down cargo planes. Plots to derail trains. Attempts to poison water supplies. Undersea cables destroyed.
Why doesn't the US recognise Russia's culpability?
www.ft.com/content/2084...
Bombs to bring down cargo planes. Plots to derail trains. Attempts to poison water supplies. Undersea cables destroyed.
Why doesn't the US recognise Russia's culpability?
www.ft.com/content/2084...
December 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Seems pretty clear that Russia is already at war with Europe - even though we can't be 100% sure.
Bombs to bring down cargo planes. Plots to derail trains. Attempts to poison water supplies. Undersea cables destroyed.
Why doesn't the US recognise Russia's culpability?
www.ft.com/content/2084...
Bombs to bring down cargo planes. Plots to derail trains. Attempts to poison water supplies. Undersea cables destroyed.
Why doesn't the US recognise Russia's culpability?
www.ft.com/content/2084...
Come on EU: There's work to do.
More than half the barriers to the single market in services that the bloc identified in 2002 still exist today ... only one French baker has ever had their home country certificate recognised in Germany, according to an EU database.
www.ft.com/content/536a...
More than half the barriers to the single market in services that the bloc identified in 2002 still exist today ... only one French baker has ever had their home country certificate recognised in Germany, according to an EU database.
www.ft.com/content/536a...
December 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Come on EU: There's work to do.
More than half the barriers to the single market in services that the bloc identified in 2002 still exist today ... only one French baker has ever had their home country certificate recognised in Germany, according to an EU database.
www.ft.com/content/536a...
More than half the barriers to the single market in services that the bloc identified in 2002 still exist today ... only one French baker has ever had their home country certificate recognised in Germany, according to an EU database.
www.ft.com/content/536a...
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What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
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Spot on, Mr. Rather. 🎯 💯
December 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Spot on, Mr. Rather. 🎯 💯