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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 48m

Where are Ukraine's oligarchs now? This KI Insights briefing, drawing on analysis by expert Anatoliy Oktysiuk, explores where Ukraine’s major oligarchs stand today – financially, politically, and geographically – and examines how they may seek to re-enter political life as the landscape evolves.

Where Are Ukraine’s Oligarchs Now? Power, Projects, and Political Futures

Once the country’s kingmakers, Ukraine’s oligarchs have seen their fortunes and influence curtailed by war, sanctions, and political reform. Yet they remain far from irrelevant. This KI Insights brie...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 51m

Man convicted of 38 paedophile offences revealed as police informer who spied on UK activists

Trial of Nick Gratwick, 68, who schemed to rape children as young as six, exposes previous role among green protesters A man who schemed to rape children as young as six was revealed at his trial to have been a police informer who spied on environmental activists. Nick Gratwick, 68, was found guilty on Friday of 38 “abhorrent” paedophile offences, including plans over the last two years to pay to rape or sexually assault children in the UK and abroad. Continue reading...

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Undead Presidents @taterpie.bsky.social · 53m

On the bright side it WILL damage Trump's relationship with thr Venezuela lady.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 1h

Tens of thousands of Palestinians are walking back to Gaza City as the Israeli military begins its withdrawal from the area following the ceasefire agreement.

Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum is there, watching what he described as ‘an endless tide of humans’.

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Chaos Cherub @biensur-jetaime.blacksky.app · 1h

I feel for the WNBA. They spent decades not getting the shine they deserve and the second they did, it's come with a wave of misogynistic weirdos who enjoy watching women play but cannot help but do weird sh*t to and about them bc misogyny.

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Juan Escalante @juansaaa.com · 2h

lol @people.com didn’t hold back

PEOPLE MAGAZINE HEADLINE: Trump Loses Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan Politician María Corina Machado After Repeatedly Saying He Wants the Award →

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Undead Presidents @taterpie.bsky.social · 9h

Bravissimo, Guardian.

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

You won’t believe what degrading practice the pope just condemned

Communication must be freed from clickbait and misguided thinking, head of Catholic church tells journalists

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jael holzman @jael.bsky.social · 10h

This is enough carbon-free energy to power maybe two thirds of Vegas btw

jael holzman @jael.bsky.social · 11h

SCOOP: The Bureau of Land Management says the largest solar project in Nevada — the Esmeralda 7 mega-farm — has been canceled

The news was quietly dropped via a sudden website update with no public word from any of the companies involved or a statement from the agency

@heatmap.news

Esmeralda 7 Solar Project Has Been Canceled, BLM Says

It would have delivered a gargantuan 6.2 gigawatts of power.

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Parker @jeffparker.bsky.social · 10h

This administration has already lost. 🐸✊

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 10h

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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James Medlock @jdcmedlock.bsky.social · 16h

“I’ll declare war on you if you don’t give me the peace prize” is an incredible bit

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The Ken in Yellow @ Lone Star Zine Fest @kenlowery.bsky.social · 13h

[Jimmy Buffet "Cheeseburger in Paradise" voice:]

Jaiy Buck ➡️ Guatemala @gooeydeer.com · 20h

ATTENTION: Bar kitten in Guatemala

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Undead Presidents @taterpie.bsky.social · 17h

Hmm. the trailer for Kiss of the Spider Woman is weirdly disjointed. Might still be good though... and I love Diego Luna.

Undead Presidents @taterpie.bsky.social · 17h

Oh lol Clayton Kershaw

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Jacob Shamsian @jayshams.bsky.social · 19h

I've been wondering why Dominion Voting Systems suddenly reached settlements with Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and One America News.

Turns out, it's been purchased by a Republican-owned election tech firm that insisted on it, per Axios.

www.axios.com/2025/10/09/d...

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 18h

fucking WOOF

Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official

Dominion is one of the biggest election equipment providers and was used by 27 states during the 2024 election.

www.axios.com

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Cheryl Lynn Eaton @cheryllynneaton.bsky.social · 18h

Whomp. Whomp.

Erik Uebelacker @uebey.bsky.social · 18h

NEW: Drake loses his defamation case against Kendrick Lamar over the “Not Like Us” lyrics.

More coming @courthousenews.bsky.social

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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 19h

Bitch, WHAT—

Snowden St. @snowden.st · May 14

Yeah, this was in Dallas in the late 90s, but we had 4 armed men come in with real unloaded guns, and take a few of us aside. Said they were here to kill believers, and asked if we were believers. After we all said "Yes", they unmasked themselves as dads from church.

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 19h

So your version of a "ceasefire" is, in your own words, that you'll invade your neighbors whenever you feel like it, and they'll just...let you

The Israeli goal is actually "Lebanonization" — but not in the original 1980s sense of armed militias. Rather, it's the modern version: an active ceasefire in which Israel operates from the air to eliminate threats, and on the ground beyond the international border.

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Undead Presidents @taterpie.bsky.social · 18h

I mean Dolly's no slouch and as she pointed out yesterday, very much alive.

Emily, a Two-Shoes-Gooder @rebelmusicteach.bsky.social · 4d

I also need to know: I am fairly middle-of-the-road on Taylor Swift but someone I know called her the Greatest Living Lyricist. She is not.

Who is yours? Either the greatest or your favorite?

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Michelle 🪷🇲🇽🇺🇸🌵 @chicana74.bsky.social · 1d

This headline 🤣🤣🤣

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Undead Presidents @taterpie.bsky.social · 19h

You want to see Turding Point die faster, just ignore this. They can have a whites only party and you don't have to observe.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19h

Turning Point USA announced it will host counterprogramming to the Super Bowl halftime show, called “The All American Halftime Show,” as MAGA critics have been enraged over the selection of Bad Bunny as the 2026 headliner.

MAGA rage over Bad Bunny at Super Bowl sparks an alternative show

Counterprogramming hosted by the group that Charlie Kirk founded spotlights the growing political polarization surrounding one of the biggest events of the year.

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Sandy the Friendly Ghost @sandyjarrell.com · 20h

Somebody water Steve!

Steve Lieber: NYCC K-19 @stevelieberart.bsky.social · 20h

NYCC is going great! But I forgot my water bottle and I have no one to watch my table so RIP me.

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Undead Presidents @taterpie.bsky.social · 19h

www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9bf...

Saudi Comedy Festival, Charlie Kirk - Between the Scenes

YouTube video by Trevor Noah

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Undead Presidents @taterpie.bsky.social · 20h

I like that I milestone it in World Cups for you.

And yeah, I've known some friends from 'my dad won't let me borrow the car' to 'I had to take the keys away from Dad', which is wild.

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Undead Presidents @taterpie.bsky.social · 20h

I got 30 with one usenet lady, 27 with my efnet IRC gang (now a Discord). Hell I've known @hooverdam.bsky.social for 5 World Cups.

✨🥀Persephone Evil🥀✨ @bipolarpisces35.blacksky.app · 1d

God damn, some of yall been following each other online for a decade?!!

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