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Between 1946 and 1948, 1.6m tonnes of arms were dumped off the German coast. Thousands of people loaded them in barges; some were dropped in designated sites, others just thrown overboard en route. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Nazi bombs, torpedo heads and mines: how marine life thrives on dumped weapons
Scientists discover thousands of sea creatures have made their homes amid the detritus of abandoned second world war munitions off the coast of Germany
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Between 1946 and 1948, 1.6m tonnes of arms were dumped off the German coast. Thousands of people loaded them in barges; some were dropped in designated sites, others just thrown overboard en route. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The looming election Trump can't afford to lose. www.bbc.com/news/article...
The looming election Trump can't afford to lose
In a Tennessee district the president won by 22% last year, a Democratic upset could prompt Republican panic.
www.bbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
The looming election Trump can't afford to lose. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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⚡️Update: Death toll in mass attack on Kyiv rises to 6; Russian drone reportedly enters Romania.
During the large-scale attack, one Russian drone reportedly crossed the border into Romania, Ukraine's Air Force said.
During the large-scale attack, one Russian drone reportedly crossed the border into Romania, Ukraine's Air Force said.
Ukrainian homes burn as Russian missiles hit Kyiv — at least 6 killed, 8 injured in mass attack
Several multistory residential buildings caught fire and at least six people have been killed in what the Energy Ministry called "a massive combined attack...on infrastructure facilities."
kyivindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:13 AM
⚡️Update: Death toll in mass attack on Kyiv rises to 6; Russian drone reportedly enters Romania.
During the large-scale attack, one Russian drone reportedly crossed the border into Romania, Ukraine's Air Force said.
During the large-scale attack, one Russian drone reportedly crossed the border into Romania, Ukraine's Air Force said.
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⚡️Romania detects drone incursion during large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine
Romania detects Russian drone incursion during large-scale attack on Ukraine
Romania, a NATO and EU member state located just below Ukraine, reported that it detected two drone incursions this morning.
kyivindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
⚡️Romania detects drone incursion during large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine
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Europe’s leaders are trying to nail down their plans to back up Ukraine with multinational military force if the country manages to land a peace deal with Russia.
As potential deal looms, France and Britain map out boots-on-ground role in Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a new joint task-force — with U.S. buy-in — aiming at “finalized security guarantees” if a peace deal lands.
www.politico.eu
November 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Europe’s leaders are trying to nail down their plans to back up Ukraine with multinational military force if the country manages to land a peace deal with Russia.
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Trump is floating an executive order that would prohibit states, including California, from adopting their own artificial intelligence rules. bit.ly/43N1iVV
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📷️ Florence Middleton
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November 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Trump is floating an executive order that would prohibit states, including California, from adopting their own artificial intelligence rules. bit.ly/43N1iVV
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📷️ Florence Middleton
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State regulators are poised to cut power companies’ "return on equity" to the lowest level in 20 years. But electric bills will barely budge. Here’s why. bit.ly/4iF4qcN
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November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
State regulators are poised to cut power companies’ "return on equity" to the lowest level in 20 years. But electric bills will barely budge. Here’s why. bit.ly/4iF4qcN
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📷 Manuel Orbegozo
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📷 Manuel Orbegozo
Needless to say.... Not affordable!!!
November 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Needless to say.... Not affordable!!!
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A court official has dismissed a Justice Department complaint that accused a federal judge of “hostile and egregious” misconduct during hearings for a lawsuit challenging Trump’s ban on transgender troops serving in the military.
apnews.com/article/just...
apnews.com/article/just...
Court official dismisses Justice Department's misconduct complaint against a federal judge in DC
A court official has dismissed a Justice Department complaint that accused a federal judge of misconduct during hearings for a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender troops se...
apnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
A court official has dismissed a Justice Department complaint that accused a federal judge of “hostile and egregious” misconduct during hearings for a lawsuit challenging Trump’s ban on transgender troops serving in the military.
apnews.com/article/just...
apnews.com/article/just...
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(4/4) Human rights are universal. They are not tools for political convenience. They do not bend to ideology. And no administration can claim that equality, safety, and dignity are anything but fundamental rights. The world is watching. And history will remember where we stood.
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
(4/4) Human rights are universal. They are not tools for political convenience. They do not bend to ideology. And no administration can claim that equality, safety, and dignity are anything but fundamental rights. The world is watching. And history will remember where we stood.
#ICYMI..... setting the stage for the same here I would bet.👇
(1/4) The Trump administration is ordering the State Department to label countries with abortion access, LGBTQ+ protections, DEI policies, and even hate-speech safeguards as human rights violators.
Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says
The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
www.forbes.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
#ICYMI..... setting the stage for the same here I would bet.👇
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A third Kentucky infant has died from whooping cough (also known as pertussis) this year as the state faces its largest spike in cases since 2012. Cases are only expected to continue to rise, highlighting the importance of widespread immunization. Learn more: publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
A third Kentucky infant has died from whooping cough (also known as pertussis) this year as the state faces its largest spike in cases since 2012. Cases are only expected to continue to rise, highlighting the importance of widespread immunization. Learn more: publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
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Temperatures in the Chicago area are forecast to dip into the 30s starting Wednesday, and wind chills could fall to a low of 6 degrees Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Thanksgiving week weather forecast includes single-digit wind chills and possible snow, rain
chicago.suntimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Temperatures in the Chicago area are forecast to dip into the 30s starting Wednesday, and wind chills could fall to a low of 6 degrees Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Now that looks bad.... 📉👇
November 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Now that looks bad.... 📉👇
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Trump says Jared Kushner might be going to the Kremlin to meet with Putin
November 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Trump says Jared Kushner might be going to the Kremlin to meet with Putin
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CFPB Union president Cat Farman inquired: “Is this fan fiction I’m reading? What’s next, ‘Russell Vought Tells CFPB Examiners to Serve Tea to Their Wall Street Masters in Tiny French Maid Aprons’?”
CFPB Workers Slam Russell Vought’s “Humility Pledge,” Call for His Resignation
Critics say it’s the latest move in his plan to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and protect CEOs.
truthout.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
CFPB Union president Cat Farman inquired: “Is this fan fiction I’m reading? What’s next, ‘Russell Vought Tells CFPB Examiners to Serve Tea to Their Wall Street Masters in Tiny French Maid Aprons’?”
Across the Pond.... 👇
‘A precarious position’: almost 3,000 species at risk of disappearing from Wales, report finds. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘A precarious position’: almost 3,000 species at risk of disappearing from Wales, report finds. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘A precarious position’: almost 3,000 species at risk of disappearing from Wales, report finds
Environmental body says modest investment and changes can help preserve long list of animals, fungi and lichen
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Across the Pond.... 👇
‘A precarious position’: almost 3,000 species at risk of disappearing from Wales, report finds. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘A precarious position’: almost 3,000 species at risk of disappearing from Wales, report finds. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@governorwalz.mn.gov Do you see what is happening in your state?! This must stop. It violates the 4th Amendment.
🚨Imagine ICE conducting a raid on your PRIVATE PROPERTY.🚨
Illegal, unconstitutional, and an elevation of ICE’s encroachment. This needs to have national attention. 1/2
Illegal, unconstitutional, and an elevation of ICE’s encroachment. This needs to have national attention. 1/2
November 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
@governorwalz.mn.gov Do you see what is happening in your state?! This must stop. It violates the 4th Amendment.
Closer to home....
‘Queen of the Zoo’: Gramma, tortoise who lived through two world wars, dies aged 141.
Gramma came to San Diego Zoo from Bronx Zoo in 1928 or 1931 and lived through 20 US presidents. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Queen of the Zoo’: Gramma, tortoise who lived through two world wars, dies aged 141.
Gramma came to San Diego Zoo from Bronx Zoo in 1928 or 1931 and lived through 20 US presidents. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Queen of the Zoo’: Gramma, tortoise who lived through two world wars, dies aged 141
Gramma came to San Diego Zoo from Bronx Zoo in 1928 or 1931 and lived through 20 US presidents
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Closer to home....
‘Queen of the Zoo’: Gramma, tortoise who lived through two world wars, dies aged 141.
Gramma came to San Diego Zoo from Bronx Zoo in 1928 or 1931 and lived through 20 US presidents. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Queen of the Zoo’: Gramma, tortoise who lived through two world wars, dies aged 141.
Gramma came to San Diego Zoo from Bronx Zoo in 1928 or 1931 and lived through 20 US presidents. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Just last year, the EPA strengthened its own soot standard that would protect public health and clean air for millions of Americans. But now, President Trump’s EPA is siding with corporate polluters, trying to get rid of this vital rule.
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Just last year, the EPA strengthened its own soot standard that would protect public health and clean air for millions of Americans. But now, President Trump’s EPA is siding with corporate polluters, trying to get rid of this vital rule.
This.... 🎯
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This.... 🎯
Campbell’s Soup executive called its products food for ‘poor people’, lawsuit alleges. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Campbell’s Soup executive called its products food for ‘poor people’, lawsuit alleges
Executive Martin Bally put on leave after alleged remarks were purportedly recorded and attributed to him in lawsuit
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Campbell’s Soup executive called its products food for ‘poor people’, lawsuit alleges. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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COP30 negotiated efforts to protect forests and ramp up financial packages for climate action, but with one glaring omission: a roadmap to cut fossil fuels
go.nature.com/4puroFt
go.nature.com/4puroFt
What happened at COP30? 4 science take-homes from the climate summit
COP30 negotiated efforts to protect forests and ramp up financial packages for climate action, but with one glaring omission: a roadmap to cut fossil fuels.
go.nature.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
COP30 negotiated efforts to protect forests and ramp up financial packages for climate action, but with one glaring omission: a roadmap to cut fossil fuels
go.nature.com/4puroFt
go.nature.com/4puroFt
Off the Beaten Path....
The History of Ansel Adams’ Mural Project: The Museum that Never Was.... articles.anseladams.com/history-of-t...
The History of Ansel Adams’ Mural Project: The Museum that Never Was.... articles.anseladams.com/history-of-t...
Art for a Nation: Ansel Adams’ Mural Project - The Ansel Adams Gallery
Adams would create photographic murals that not only preserved the sublime landscapes for posterity, but also instilled awe and pride in all who viewed them.
articles.anseladams.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Off the Beaten Path....
The History of Ansel Adams’ Mural Project: The Museum that Never Was.... articles.anseladams.com/history-of-t...
The History of Ansel Adams’ Mural Project: The Museum that Never Was.... articles.anseladams.com/history-of-t...