GrumpyGrandad1955
@grumpygrandad1955.bsky.social
I'm a British Citizen residing in London, England, UK.
Socialist, environmentalist and anti-fascist.
Socialist, environmentalist and anti-fascist.
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Estonia has set in motion plans to link whole genome data to patient records.
But at a time when Russia is launching cyberattacks on EU members, critics warn this new digital health system brings with it huge security risks.
🔗 politi.co/4aBAegB
But at a time when Russia is launching cyberattacks on EU members, critics warn this new digital health system brings with it huge security risks.
🔗 politi.co/4aBAegB
January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Estonia has set in motion plans to link whole genome data to patient records.
But at a time when Russia is launching cyberattacks on EU members, critics warn this new digital health system brings with it huge security risks.
🔗 politi.co/4aBAegB
But at a time when Russia is launching cyberattacks on EU members, critics warn this new digital health system brings with it huge security risks.
🔗 politi.co/4aBAegB
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Trump loves golf. His administration is now eyeing an overhaul of Washington's courses.
Trump loves golf. His administration is now eyeing an overhaul of Washington's courses.
The administration ended its lease with National Links Trust — paving the way for a potential Trump-led redesign of the capital’s public golf courses.
dlvr.it
December 31, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Trump loves golf. His administration is now eyeing an overhaul of Washington's courses.
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Trump ends National Guard deployment in 3 cities after Supreme Court loss
Trump ends National Guard deployment in 3 cities after Supreme Court loss
The president said troops will no longer be in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland.
dlvr.it
December 31, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Trump ends National Guard deployment in 3 cities after Supreme Court loss
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Trump's dismantling of consumer bureau creates headache for small banks
Trump's dismantling of consumer bureau creates headache for small banks
The president wants to eliminate the agency. Community lenders worry that will make them less competitive.
dlvr.it
January 1, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Trump's dismantling of consumer bureau creates headache for small banks
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Mamdani takes office, promising sweeping change for New York City
Mamdani takes office, promising sweeping change for New York City
The democratic socialist largely struck a collaborative tone — except when it came to the rich — at a frigid celebration in lower Manhattan.
dlvr.it
January 1, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Mamdani takes office, promising sweeping change for New York City
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Democrats return to democracy messaging in NJ special election
Democrats return to democracy messaging in NJ special election
In one of the first major races of 2026, some candidates are focusing on an issue that has proven to motivate their base but has not been as effective with swing voters.
dlvr.it
January 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Democrats return to democracy messaging in NJ special election
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Maduro says US ‘invented’ accusations of Venezuelan drug trafficking amid Trump pressure campaign
Maduro says US ‘invented’ accusations of Venezuelan drug trafficking amid Trump pressure campaign
Caracas is ready to come to the negotiating table, he told state media this week.
dlvr.it
January 2, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Maduro says US ‘invented’ accusations of Venezuelan drug trafficking amid Trump pressure campaign
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The ‘far right’s poison’ is dangerously invading work forces including in hospitals, schools and prisons, warns the new TUC President.
Far right hate and 'poison is infecting British schools, hospitals and prisons'
www.mirror.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
The ‘far right’s poison’ is dangerously invading work forces including in hospitals, schools and prisons, warns the new TUC President.
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Donald Trump has admitted wearing makeup to cover up his bruised hands as he addressed mounting concerns over his health.
Donald Trump admits wearing makeup as President addresses health fears
www.mirror.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Donald Trump has admitted wearing makeup to cover up his bruised hands as he addressed mounting concerns over his health.
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Donald Trump is defying his doctor's orders - and has declared exercise is "boring" in a bombshell interveiw.
Donald Trump defies doctor's orders as he declares ‘exercise is boring’
www.mirror.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Donald Trump is defying his doctor's orders - and has declared exercise is "boring" in a bombshell interveiw.
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Keir Starmer must tear up a "Trump tax" healthcare deal and plough money into fixing Britain's broken social care system instead, MPs have demanded.
Keir Starmer urged to rip up drug deal with 'bully' Donald Trump
www.mirror.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Keir Starmer must tear up a "Trump tax" healthcare deal and plough money into fixing Britain's broken social care system instead, MPs have demanded.
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President Donald Trump's staff have reportedly had to change meetings with the leader amid growing concerns about his health.
Donald Trump's aides forced to make change to combat president's health issue
www.mirror.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
President Donald Trump's staff have reportedly had to change meetings with the leader amid growing concerns about his health.
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Didn't he learn anything from the last time he financed a candidate and their campaign crashed and burned?
He's basically a curse on anything he touches.
He's basically a curse on anything he touches.
January 2, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Didn't he learn anything from the last time he financed a candidate and their campaign crashed and burned?
He's basically a curse on anything he touches.
He's basically a curse on anything he touches.
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Nearly 40 scientists are aboard the Araon, an icebreaker heading for Antarctica’s fastest-melting glaciers. Our journalists are traveling with them for a two-month expedition that could unearth crucial data about rising sea levels. Here’s a tour of the ship. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/cl...
January 1, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Nearly 40 scientists are aboard the Araon, an icebreaker heading for Antarctica’s fastest-melting glaciers. Our journalists are traveling with them for a two-month expedition that could unearth crucial data about rising sea levels. Here’s a tour of the ship. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/cl...
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I'm so confused.
Either:
A - She lied.
or
B - We died and are in hell because he's still president?
Either:
A - She lied.
or
B - We died and are in hell because he's still president?
January 1, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I'm so confused.
Either:
A - She lied.
or
B - We died and are in hell because he's still president?
Either:
A - She lied.
or
B - We died and are in hell because he's still president?
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This is how and why NewsNation became another Fox News clone.
"Advocates" are typically going to be experts on the subjects being reported, so they can explain facts and context that ordinary people.
Those ordinary people are often idiots who are often clueless about subjects.
"Advocates" are typically going to be experts on the subjects being reported, so they can explain facts and context that ordinary people.
Those ordinary people are often idiots who are often clueless about subjects.
January 2, 2026 at 5:32 AM
This is how and why NewsNation became another Fox News clone.
"Advocates" are typically going to be experts on the subjects being reported, so they can explain facts and context that ordinary people.
Those ordinary people are often idiots who are often clueless about subjects.
"Advocates" are typically going to be experts on the subjects being reported, so they can explain facts and context that ordinary people.
Those ordinary people are often idiots who are often clueless about subjects.
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Test results summary: He crayoned mostly inside the lines and was able to tell the difference between Stephen Miller and a hyena (on the third try).
January 2, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Test results summary: He crayoned mostly inside the lines and was able to tell the difference between Stephen Miller and a hyena (on the third try).
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What does it mean when your doctors keep insisting you redo the cognitive exam
January 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM
What does it mean when your doctors keep insisting you redo the cognitive exam
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January 2, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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Ten years ago Trump called for banning Muslim immigrants—now one is Mayor of NYC!
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
Ten years ago Trump called for banning Muslim immigrants—now one is Mayor of NYC!
This is the best revenge
open.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Ten years ago Trump called for banning Muslim immigrants—now one is Mayor of NYC!
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
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Given how often he posts about this, it seems less like reassurance for others and more like he’s trying to convince himself that he passed the cognitive exam.
January 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Given how often he posts about this, it seems less like reassurance for others and more like he’s trying to convince himself that he passed the cognitive exam.