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@irishbobby.bsky.social
I've accomplished my goal of obtaining my career in a setting which is ideal - added PhD to MD. Occasional musical performer throughout my island homeland.
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Ciarán Burke determined to continue Offaly hurling’s rise from the ashes
Ciarán Burke determined to continue Offaly hurling’s rise from the ashes
Faithful County take on Antrim in the Walsh Cup on Sunday
www.irishtimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Ciarán Burke determined to continue Offaly hurling’s rise from the ashes
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From embassy childhoods to settling in Ireland: ‘No one seems to look down on you here’
From embassy childhoods to settling in Ireland: ‘No one seems to look down on you here’
From embassy childhoods to Irish book clubs: Amelia Doyle on navigating identity, family, and career abroad
www.irishtimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:12 AM
From embassy childhoods to settling in Ireland: ‘No one seems to look down on you here’
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“The decision to bring charges against President Trump was mine, but the basis for those charges rests entirely with President Trump and his actions ... I would do so regardless of whether the President was a Republican or Democrat." trib.al/2SjC4D5
Jack Smith Testifies That He’d Prosecute Trump All Over Again
The former special prosecutor is standing by his prosecutions of Donald Trump.
trib.al
December 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
“The decision to bring charges against President Trump was mine, but the basis for those charges rests entirely with President Trump and his actions ... I would do so regardless of whether the President was a Republican or Democrat." trib.al/2SjC4D5
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Adam Raine’s life hurtled toward tragedy soon after he began talking with ChatGPT about homework. Analysis of his ChatGPT account shows how the chatbot became a confidant as he planned to end his life.
74 suicide warnings and 243 mentions of hanging: What ChatGPT said to a suicidal teen
Analysis of high-schooler Adam Raine’s ChatGPT account by attorneys for his parents shows how the chatbot became a confidant as he planned to end his life.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Adam Raine’s life hurtled toward tragedy soon after he began talking with ChatGPT about homework. Analysis of his ChatGPT account shows how the chatbot became a confidant as he planned to end his life.
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Disliking cancer is an easy sell for most people. Sort of like being against Hitler. And yet, during his first administration, Trump reportedly said that “Hitler did some good things.”
Now, his second administration seems to be extending this attitude to cancer. trib.al/LSkDiIF
Now, his second administration seems to be extending this attitude to cancer. trib.al/LSkDiIF
December 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Disliking cancer is an easy sell for most people. Sort of like being against Hitler. And yet, during his first administration, Trump reportedly said that “Hitler did some good things.”
Now, his second administration seems to be extending this attitude to cancer. trib.al/LSkDiIF
Now, his second administration seems to be extending this attitude to cancer. trib.al/LSkDiIF
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It all might make more sense if he actually were drinking. But Trump, with his "alcoholic's personality," seems even less inhibited in a way that has many in Washington shaking their heads and wondering if the leader of the free world has lost it. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
Shouting, Ranting, Insulting: Trump’s Uninhibited Second Term
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
It all might make more sense if he actually were drinking. But Trump, with his "alcoholic's personality," seems even less inhibited in a way that has many in Washington shaking their heads and wondering if the leader of the free world has lost it. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
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When Republicans inevitably blame mental health and not the guns for yet another school shooting - kindly remind them that 205 of them voted AGAINST a bill to expand school-based mental health services.
December 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
When Republicans inevitably blame mental health and not the guns for yet another school shooting - kindly remind them that 205 of them voted AGAINST a bill to expand school-based mental health services.
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It’s not the first time, and it won’t be the last—President Donald Trump was a little too eager to claim he had ended an international conflict.
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trib.al/0mwb2e8
Thailand Fact-Checks Trump on Bogus Ceasefire Claim
Cambodia and Thailand have not agreed to stop fighting, despite the president’s Friday announcement.
trib.al
December 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
It’s not the first time, and it won’t be the last—President Donald Trump was a little too eager to claim he had ended an international conflict.
trib.al/0mwb2e8
trib.al/0mwb2e8
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I’ve been voting to protect her rights for my entire life. She’s been voting against everyone’s.
IOWA — “I’m a very pissed off conservative Christian woman. I almost died because I was denied medical care after being diagnosed with a fatal fetus… Cornered by the system… pro life? Choose me. Choose the mother.”
It had to happen to her to get this? #ForcedBirthNation
It had to happen to her to get this? #ForcedBirthNation
December 14, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I’ve been voting to protect her rights for my entire life. She’s been voting against everyone’s.
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Next year, the EU expects its population to peak before sliding into the first sustained decline since the Black Death.
Governments across Europe are scrambling to test whether some mix of perks, incentives and ideology might spark a baby boom.
Governments across Europe are scrambling to test whether some mix of perks, incentives and ideology might spark a baby boom.
Can governments actually spark a baby boom? These countries are trying.
Governments are testing whether a mix of perks, incentives and ideology might reverse shrinking population trends. Here’s what they’ve learned.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Next year, the EU expects its population to peak before sliding into the first sustained decline since the Black Death.
Governments across Europe are scrambling to test whether some mix of perks, incentives and ideology might spark a baby boom.
Governments across Europe are scrambling to test whether some mix of perks, incentives and ideology might spark a baby boom.
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"That’s how oligarchs and autocrats work. The oligarchs want political power to advantage their businesses. The autocrat wants key businesses to be controlled by allies in service of strengthening his regime."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Trump and the Oligarchs Are Killing Corporate Media
The oligarchs only care about money. The dictator only cares about power. They can make that arrangement work.
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
"That’s how oligarchs and autocrats work. The oligarchs want political power to advantage their businesses. The autocrat wants key businesses to be controlled by allies in service of strengthening his regime."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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“.. the controversial Georgia Republican has been working behind the scenes to gauge whether there’s support for a motion to vacate the chair, three sources familiar with her efforts who spoke on the condition of anonymity told MS NOW.”
@ms.now #GA14
www.ms.now/news/marjori...
@ms.now #GA14
www.ms.now/news/marjori...
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
“.. the controversial Georgia Republican has been working behind the scenes to gauge whether there’s support for a motion to vacate the chair, three sources familiar with her efforts who spoke on the condition of anonymity told MS NOW.”
@ms.now #GA14
www.ms.now/news/marjori...
@ms.now #GA14
www.ms.now/news/marjori...
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“How many United States military veterans have you deported?” Magaziner asked Noem.
“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
trib.al/HtvW3WG
“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
trib.al/HtvW3WG
Noem Gets Most Awkward Fact-Check of Her Life on Deported Veterans
Homeland Security Kristi Noem had a tough time selling her lies to Congress.
trib.al
December 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
“How many United States military veterans have you deported?” Magaziner asked Noem.
“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
trib.al/HtvW3WG
“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
trib.al/HtvW3WG
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A 22-year-old medical student was shocked to learn during an in-class ultrasound demonstration that there was a large kidney stone damaging her organ. https://wapo.st/48T8mC8
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A 22-year-old medical student was shocked to learn during an in-class ultrasound demonstration that there was a large kidney stone damaging her organ. https://wapo.st/48T8mC8
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one of the worst days of the crumbling Trump presidency: loses In indiana, loses in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, loses in Tish James grand jury, loses in House vote to override union busting EO, and FBI embarrassed in inability to answer basic questions about ANTIFA (which is not an organization)
December 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Breaking News: President Trump signed an executive order to neuter state laws placing limits on the A.I. industry. The order is likely to be challenged in court by states and consumer groups on the grounds that only Congress has the authority to override state laws, experts said.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Neuter State A.I. Laws
The order would create one federal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, Mr. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Breaking News: President Trump signed an executive order to neuter state laws placing limits on the A.I. industry. The order is likely to be challenged in court by states and consumer groups on the grounds that only Congress has the authority to override state laws, experts said.
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Join @marcelias.bsky.social on Dec. 16 for an exclusive live Q&A on the state of democracy, the year’s biggest legal fights and what to expect in 2026.
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Become a member to join Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias for a live Q&A about the lessons learned in 2025 and what to expect in court ahead of the midterm elections.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Join @marcelias.bsky.social on Dec. 16 for an exclusive live Q&A on the state of democracy, the year’s biggest legal fights and what to expect in 2026.
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The entire White House press corps is built around the premise that what the President and his spokespeople say is real-world news, not complete fantasy.
The premise has become fatally flawed.
The premise has become fatally flawed.
December 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The entire White House press corps is built around the premise that what the President and his spokespeople say is real-world news, not complete fantasy.
The premise has become fatally flawed.
The premise has become fatally flawed.
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Jerome Powell revealed that staffers at the Fed think the government could be overestimating the number of jobs created by 60,000 each month.
The true numbers could be closer to a loss of 20,000 jobs a month. trib.al/3m2ZShR
The true numbers could be closer to a loss of 20,000 jobs a month. trib.al/3m2ZShR
December 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Jerome Powell revealed that staffers at the Fed think the government could be overestimating the number of jobs created by 60,000 each month.
The true numbers could be closer to a loss of 20,000 jobs a month. trib.al/3m2ZShR
The true numbers could be closer to a loss of 20,000 jobs a month. trib.al/3m2ZShR
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A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that the Trump administration could not unilaterally cancel a FEMA grant program that states used for disaster preparation.
Federal Judge Blocks FEMA From Canceling Climate Resiliency Grants
A Thursday ruling said the Trump administration cannot eliminate the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program without Congress.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that the Trump administration could not unilaterally cancel a FEMA grant program that states used for disaster preparation.
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What does it say that Trump does not even feel the need to hide his extreme and racist views anymore?
My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
The Curse of Trump 2.0
What does it say that the President doesn’t even feel he needs to hide his most profane and radical views anymore?
www.newyorker.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:52 AM
What does it say that Trump does not even feel the need to hide his extreme and racist views anymore?
My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
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BREAKING: Donald Trump claims he has granted a “full pardon” to Tina Peters — the Colorado election denier serving a state sentence.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
Trump Grants Tina Peters a Legally Meaningless 'Pardon'
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
BREAKING: Donald Trump claims he has granted a “full pardon” to Tina Peters — the Colorado election denier serving a state sentence.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
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It’s that time of year when millions fly for the holidays and overhead bins turn into hallway closets. Flight attendants remind passengers that carry-on bags go up and personal items stay down, but many people are not hearing their pleas.
Small bags don’t go in overhead bins. Why do passengers keep trying?
Flight attendants are cracking down on passengers who store coats and small bags in overhead bins.
wapo.st
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It’s that time of year when millions fly for the holidays and overhead bins turn into hallway closets. Flight attendants remind passengers that carry-on bags go up and personal items stay down, but many people are not hearing their pleas.
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Trump tonight after losing: “I wasn't working on it very hard. I wasn't very much involved.”
Below is one of NINE Truth Social posts he made about it, which is in addition to phone calls, visits to IN by Vance, numerous public statements, and threats by several henchmen.
Below is one of NINE Truth Social posts he made about it, which is in addition to phone calls, visits to IN by Vance, numerous public statements, and threats by several henchmen.
December 12, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Trump tonight after losing: “I wasn't working on it very hard. I wasn't very much involved.”
Below is one of NINE Truth Social posts he made about it, which is in addition to phone calls, visits to IN by Vance, numerous public statements, and threats by several henchmen.
Below is one of NINE Truth Social posts he made about it, which is in addition to phone calls, visits to IN by Vance, numerous public statements, and threats by several henchmen.