annamabelmac
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Edinburgh based, here for a good time maybe not a long time 🤷
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People are over-reading this. The judge dismissed the *federal* murder charges because his (alleged) actions didn’t fit within federal law. He still faces *state* murder charges because it’s usually a state crime. The feds stepped in because they were mad NY doesn’t have the death penalty.
BREAKING: Judge dismisses murder, weapons charges against alleged UnitedHealth CEO killer Mangione reut.rs/45Fin56
January 30, 2026 at 3:40 PM
People are over-reading this. The judge dismissed the *federal* murder charges because his (alleged) actions didn’t fit within federal law. He still faces *state* murder charges because it’s usually a state crime. The feds stepped in because they were mad NY doesn’t have the death penalty.
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DHS Releases Watchlist Of Mothers Driving Cars https://theonion.com/dhs-releases-watchlist-of-mothers-driving-cars/
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
DHS Releases Watchlist Of Mothers Driving Cars https://theonion.com/dhs-releases-watchlist-of-mothers-driving-cars/
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For a while, it was like so many other summer Sundays in Bondi, but Australia's most deadly mass shooting in almost three decades could change the country forever.
A community is scarred, a city is shattered and a country is in shock
For a while, it was like so many other summer Sundays in Bondi, but Australia's most deadly mass shooting in almost three decades could change the country forever.
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
For a while, it was like so many other summer Sundays in Bondi, but Australia's most deadly mass shooting in almost three decades could change the country forever.
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Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, has been identified as the man who disarmed one of the Sydney attackers.
Ahmed was shot by the second shooter, who was firing from a bridge. He suffered 2 gunshot wounds and is undergoing surgery.
Ahmed was shot by the second shooter, who was firing from a bridge. He suffered 2 gunshot wounds and is undergoing surgery.
December 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, has been identified as the man who disarmed one of the Sydney attackers.
Ahmed was shot by the second shooter, who was firing from a bridge. He suffered 2 gunshot wounds and is undergoing surgery.
Ahmed was shot by the second shooter, who was firing from a bridge. He suffered 2 gunshot wounds and is undergoing surgery.
How the hell am I getting an UNSKIPPABLE SEVEN MINUTE AD on YouTube??? I'm about to chew my own arm off fml
November 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
How the hell am I getting an UNSKIPPABLE SEVEN MINUTE AD on YouTube??? I'm about to chew my own arm off fml
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Trump’s FBI Director, Kash Patel, is under fire for spreading misinformation about the Charlie Kirk case, undermining confidence in the bureau, forcing out the counterterrorism agent in Utah with expertise in these types of investigations, and cursing out agents for his own failures.
Scrutiny Mounts of F.B.I. Under Patel as Kirk’s Killer Remains at Large
www.nytimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Trump’s FBI Director, Kash Patel, is under fire for spreading misinformation about the Charlie Kirk case, undermining confidence in the bureau, forcing out the counterterrorism agent in Utah with expertise in these types of investigations, and cursing out agents for his own failures.
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Exclusive: Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has given Congress a copy of the 2003 birthday book, including the letter with Trump’s signature that he has said doesn’t exist.
Epstein Birthday Letter With Trump’s Signature Revealed
Lawyers for Epstein’s estate have given Congress a copy of the 2003 birthday book.
on.wsj.com
September 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Exclusive: Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has given Congress a copy of the 2003 birthday book, including the letter with Trump’s signature that he has said doesn’t exist.
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Trump made the comment while alleging domestic violence reports were falsely inflating crime statistics in Washington, D.C.
Trump Downplays Domestic Violence As A ‘Much Lesser’ Crime
Trump made the comment while alleging domestic violence reports were falsely inflating crime statistics in Washington, D.C.
www.forbes.com
September 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Trump made the comment while alleging domestic violence reports were falsely inflating crime statistics in Washington, D.C.
My dad Strava'd the Sydney Palestine protest on Sunday
August 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
My dad Strava'd the Sydney Palestine protest on Sunday
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In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
June 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
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This War Will Destabilize The Entire Mideast Region And Set Off A Global Shockwave Of Anti-Americanism vs. No It Won’t
This War Will Destabilize The Entire Mideast Region And Set Off A Global Shockwave Of Anti-Americanism vs. No It Won’t
George W. Bush may think that a war against Iraq is the solution to our problems, but the reality is, it will only serve to create far more.
theonion.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This War Will Destabilize The Entire Mideast Region And Set Off A Global Shockwave Of Anti-Americanism vs. No It Won’t
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A town hall for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia on Tuesday quickly deteriorated into chaos, as police officers forcibly removed several protesters and subdued two of them with stun guns.
Read more: nyti.ms/42MLMZV
Read more: nyti.ms/42MLMZV
April 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A town hall for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia on Tuesday quickly deteriorated into chaos, as police officers forcibly removed several protesters and subdued two of them with stun guns.
Read more: nyti.ms/42MLMZV
Read more: nyti.ms/42MLMZV
The Australian government has updated its travel advice for the US on Smarttraveller, warning travellers about strict entry requirements. Risk level for the country is still at "Exercise normal safety precautions", the lowest level. www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations...
www.smartraveller.gov.au
April 6, 2025 at 6:29 AM
The Australian government has updated its travel advice for the US on Smarttraveller, warning travellers about strict entry requirements. Risk level for the country is still at "Exercise normal safety precautions", the lowest level. www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations...
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The Heard and McDonald Islands – covered in glaciers and home to penguins, not humans – are among the most remote places on earth. They are completely uninhabited, with the last visit from people believed to be nearly 10 years ago. Trump has hit the islands with a 10% tariff on goods.
‘Nowhere on earth is safe’: Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited islands near Antarctica
Australian prime minister surprised after remote external territories – including islands home to penguins – targeted by US president
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The Heard and McDonald Islands – covered in glaciers and home to penguins, not humans – are among the most remote places on earth. They are completely uninhabited, with the last visit from people believed to be nearly 10 years ago. Trump has hit the islands with a 10% tariff on goods.
Genuine question, all those trade and investment commissioners based in the US, what have they been doing in this tariff brouhaha between Australia and the US?
April 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Genuine question, all those trade and investment commissioners based in the US, what have they been doing in this tariff brouhaha between Australia and the US?
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed war plans in a group chat that included the editor in chief of The Atlantic two hours before U.S. troops launched attacks against the Houthi militia in Yemen, the White House said. It was an extraordinary breach of U.S. national security intelligence.
Hegseth Disclosed Secret War Plans in a Group Chat
The conversation among the defense secretary and other national security officials on a commercial messaging app mistakenly included the editor in chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg.
nyti.ms
March 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed war plans in a group chat that included the editor in chief of The Atlantic two hours before U.S. troops launched attacks against the Houthi militia in Yemen, the White House said. It was an extraordinary breach of U.S. national security intelligence.
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look at this absolute unit
March 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
look at this absolute unit
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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Trump threatens 200% retaliatory tariffs on European wines and other alcohol – US politics live
Trump threatens 200% retaliatory tariffs on European wines and other alcohol – US politics live
US president aims latest trade war salvo at Europe, threatening its alcohol industry after the EU imposed levies on American whiskey on Wednesday
Luxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald…
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Trump threatens 200% retaliatory tariffs on European wines and other alcohol – US politics live
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dungeons and dgenders | patreon.com/lubchansky
March 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
dungeons and dgenders | patreon.com/lubchansky
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Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student who was a leader in talks between demonstrators and Columbia University officials last spring, was arrested by Department of Homeland Security agents Saturday night despite having a green card, his attorney said.
Palestinian protester arrested by ICE despite green card, lawyer says
Mahmoud Khalil is being detained as his lawyer fights for his release.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student who was a leader in talks between demonstrators and Columbia University officials last spring, was arrested by Department of Homeland Security agents Saturday night despite having a green card, his attorney said.
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French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
March 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
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Carl Dean, an asphalt paver who met his future wife, Dolly Parton, outside a Nashville laundromat more than six decades ago and quietly championed her as she rose to superstardom, died on Monday. He was 82.
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s Husband of Nearly 60 Years, Dies at 82
Mr. Dean was known to shy away from the spotlight as his wife rose to fame.
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Carl Dean, an asphalt paver who met his future wife, Dolly Parton, outside a Nashville laundromat more than six decades ago and quietly championed her as she rose to superstardom, died on Monday. He was 82.
Loud bangs, smoke at Syntagma at the protest/strike in Athens
February 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Loud bangs, smoke at Syntagma at the protest/strike in Athens