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#OTD 14 January 2005, @esa.int's #Huygens probe landed on Saturn's moon #Titan; humankind's only landing (to date) in the outer Solar System, the farthest landing from Earth a spacecraft has ever made, and also the first landing on a moon other than our own 🧪🔭
www.esa.int/Science_Expl...
www.esa.int/Science_Expl...
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
#OTD 14 January 2005, @esa.int's #Huygens probe landed on Saturn's moon #Titan; humankind's only landing (to date) in the outer Solar System, the farthest landing from Earth a spacecraft has ever made, and also the first landing on a moon other than our own 🧪🔭
www.esa.int/Science_Expl...
www.esa.int/Science_Expl...
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NEW: GoFundMe's rules forbid fundraisers tied to legal funds for violent crimes. One for the ICE agent who killed Renee Good, currently nearing $500K, changed the language in its description after @wired.com reached out (but not in the images at the top of the page, oops) @dell.bsky.social reports:
GoFundMe Ignores Own Rules by Hosting a Legal-Defense Fund for the ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good
The fundraiser for the ICE agent in the Renee Good killing has stayed online in seeming breach of GoFundMe’s own terms of service, prompting questions about selective enforcement.
www.wired.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
NEW: GoFundMe's rules forbid fundraisers tied to legal funds for violent crimes. One for the ICE agent who killed Renee Good, currently nearing $500K, changed the language in its description after @wired.com reached out (but not in the images at the top of the page, oops) @dell.bsky.social reports:
Pavel Durov, the Russian billionaire, has over a hundred child all conceived using IVF. In fact, Durov will cover IVF costs for any woman who want to use his donated sperm, and he has promised all of his offspring convinced using IVF a share of his fortune. Durov is hoping for more and more children
A Russian Billionaire Fights Global Infertility—With 100 of His Own Children
Telegram founder Pavel Durov will cover IVF costs for women who want to use his donated sperm, and has promised his offspring a share of his fortune.
www.wsj.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Pavel Durov, the Russian billionaire, has over a hundred child all conceived using IVF. In fact, Durov will cover IVF costs for any woman who want to use his donated sperm, and he has promised all of his offspring convinced using IVF a share of his fortune. Durov is hoping for more and more children
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Just in case anyone has doubts about Trump's plans for the midterms, he now openly admits that he wishes he had order troops to seize all voting machines in 2020.
With no one in the White House, Pentagon, or DOJ to stop him, he'll do it this time--unless Congress stops him first.
With no one in the White House, Pentagon, or DOJ to stop him, he'll do it this time--unless Congress stops him first.
January 12, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Just in case anyone has doubts about Trump's plans for the midterms, he now openly admits that he wishes he had order troops to seize all voting machines in 2020.
With no one in the White House, Pentagon, or DOJ to stop him, he'll do it this time--unless Congress stops him first.
With no one in the White House, Pentagon, or DOJ to stop him, he'll do it this time--unless Congress stops him first.
After Renee Good, should we stop believing Trump and Vance are pro-life?
“I was proud to be the most pro-life president in U.S. history.” — Donald Trump, 2022
“President Trump will be the most pro-family, most pro-life American president of our lifetimes.” — Vice President JD Vance, 2025
“I was proud to be the most pro-life president in U.S. history.” — Donald Trump, 2022
“President Trump will be the most pro-family, most pro-life American president of our lifetimes.” — Vice President JD Vance, 2025
January 11, 2026 at 7:27 PM
After Renee Good, should we stop believing Trump and Vance are pro-life?
“I was proud to be the most pro-life president in U.S. history.” — Donald Trump, 2022
“President Trump will be the most pro-family, most pro-life American president of our lifetimes.” — Vice President JD Vance, 2025
“I was proud to be the most pro-life president in U.S. history.” — Donald Trump, 2022
“President Trump will be the most pro-family, most pro-life American president of our lifetimes.” — Vice President JD Vance, 2025
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Delivering his first annual foreign policy speech, Pope Leo did not hold back in his criticism for the might-makes-right mentality of world leaders.
Pope Leo Slams ‘Zeal For War,’ Says US Must Respect Will Of Venezuelan People
Delivering his first annual foreign policy speech, Pope Leo did not hold back in his criticism for the might-makes-right mentality of world leaders.
www.forbes.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Delivering his first annual foreign policy speech, Pope Leo did not hold back in his criticism for the might-makes-right mentality of world leaders.
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Sidewalk in front of the Portland Art Museum, Portland Oregon #Photography #Monochrome #B&W #Sculpture #Portland #Architecture 📷
January 10, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Sidewalk in front of the Portland Art Museum, Portland Oregon #Photography #Monochrome #B&W #Sculpture #Portland #Architecture 📷
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Federal agents reportedly shot and injured two people in east Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to the Portland Police Bureau. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/08/r...
Federal agents shoot two people in Portland, police say • Washington State Standard
Federal agents shot and injured two people in east Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
washingtonstatestandard.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Federal agents reportedly shot and injured two people in east Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to the Portland Police Bureau. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/08/r...
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I am ashamed to see what our neighbors to the south have become (their corrupt government that is)
January 10, 2026 at 5:48 AM
I am ashamed to see what our neighbors to the south have become (their corrupt government that is)
Starting 1 Jan every person who is not a resident of the US and visits any popular national park has to pay a $100 charge and a park entrance fee. This means that buses full of tourists face a steep new cost. Environmental advocates argue that the newly tiered fees are illegal under federal law
US national parks staff say new $100 fee for non-residents risks ‘alienating visitors for decades’
Advocates suing to reverse administration’s surcharge system that has led to passport checks and angry visitors
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Starting 1 Jan every person who is not a resident of the US and visits any popular national park has to pay a $100 charge and a park entrance fee. This means that buses full of tourists face a steep new cost. Environmental advocates argue that the newly tiered fees are illegal under federal law
Donald Trump has called for the Pentagon's budget to be increased from the $901 billion approved by Congress for 2026 to $1.5 trillion in 2027. Trump wrote. "This will allow us to build the 'Dream Military' that we have long been entitled to and ... keep us SAFE and SECURE, regardless of foe."
Trump calls for $1.5T defense budget to build 'dream military'
"Our Military Budget for the year 2027 should not be $1 Trillion Dollars, but rather $1.5 Trillion Dollars," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Jan. 7.
www.usatoday.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Donald Trump has called for the Pentagon's budget to be increased from the $901 billion approved by Congress for 2026 to $1.5 trillion in 2027. Trump wrote. "This will allow us to build the 'Dream Military' that we have long been entitled to and ... keep us SAFE and SECURE, regardless of foe."
Nestle has issued a global recall of some baby formula products over concerns they contain a toxin which can cause food poisoning. The batches were sold across the world, Nestle said, and they potentially contain cereulide, which can trigger nausea and vomiting when consumed.
Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears
The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting
www.bbc.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Nestle has issued a global recall of some baby formula products over concerns they contain a toxin which can cause food poisoning. The batches were sold across the world, Nestle said, and they potentially contain cereulide, which can trigger nausea and vomiting when consumed.
Canada's Chrystia Freeland becomes Zelensky adviser
Former deputy PM Freeland said she would be an unpaid economic adviser to the Ukrainian president and quit as an MP. Freeland said her role as an economic development adviser for Ukraine would be unpaid.
Former deputy PM Freeland said she would be an unpaid economic adviser to the Ukrainian president and quit as an MP. Freeland said her role as an economic development adviser for Ukraine would be unpaid.
Canada's Chrystia Freeland to quit as MP and become adviser to Zelensky
Freeland says she will exit parliament in "the coming weeks" as she becomes an economic development adviser for Kyiv.
www.bbc.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Canada's Chrystia Freeland becomes Zelensky adviser
Former deputy PM Freeland said she would be an unpaid economic adviser to the Ukrainian president and quit as an MP. Freeland said her role as an economic development adviser for Ukraine would be unpaid.
Former deputy PM Freeland said she would be an unpaid economic adviser to the Ukrainian president and quit as an MP. Freeland said her role as an economic development adviser for Ukraine would be unpaid.
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First is a low tolerance of ambiguity...difficulty handling stories or situations that are not abundantly clear or contain "shades of gray." They often feel anxious when a situation is unclear or random. Conspiracy theories remove this uncertainty by providing a simple, black-and-white explanation.
Psychological traits that may fuel conspiracy theorist mindset identified
Conspiracy theories are one of the banes of the modern world, exacerbated by the internet and social media. What was once relegated to the fringe has now been pushed into the mainstream, actively shap...
phys.org
January 6, 2026 at 1:42 AM
First is a low tolerance of ambiguity...difficulty handling stories or situations that are not abundantly clear or contain "shades of gray." They often feel anxious when a situation is unclear or random. Conspiracy theories remove this uncertainty by providing a simple, black-and-white explanation.
Bending the higher echelons of the military to the US president's will smacks of Stalinism and could take years to repair
“There is an active effort to politicize the armed forces,” Eaton said. “Once you infect the body, the cure may be very difficult and painful for presidents downstream.”
“There is an active effort to politicize the armed forces,” Eaton said. “Once you infect the body, the cure may be very difficult and painful for presidents downstream.”
Trump push to politicize US military ‘reminiscent of Stalin’, top general warns
Maj Gen Paul Eaton says US president’s effort to bend military to his will could have dire long-term consequences
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Bending the higher echelons of the military to the US president's will smacks of Stalinism and could take years to repair
“There is an active effort to politicize the armed forces,” Eaton said. “Once you infect the body, the cure may be very difficult and painful for presidents downstream.”
“There is an active effort to politicize the armed forces,” Eaton said. “Once you infect the body, the cure may be very difficult and painful for presidents downstream.”
Today In 1925 Democrat Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming took office as America’s first female governor.
January 6, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Today In 1925 Democrat Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming took office as America’s first female governor.
Millions of Americans who bought beef may be due a portion of an $87.5 million settlement paid by U.S. beef processors who were accused of engaging in a “price-fixing”
Only those who fill out a claims form by June 30 will receive refund
Link to claims form here: www.overchargedforbeef.com/en/Claim
Only those who fill out a claims form by June 30 will receive refund
Link to claims form here: www.overchargedforbeef.com/en/Claim
www.overchargedforbeef.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Millions of Americans who bought beef may be due a portion of an $87.5 million settlement paid by U.S. beef processors who were accused of engaging in a “price-fixing”
Only those who fill out a claims form by June 30 will receive refund
Link to claims form here: www.overchargedforbeef.com/en/Claim
Only those who fill out a claims form by June 30 will receive refund
Link to claims form here: www.overchargedforbeef.com/en/Claim
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"We have found the enemy and he is us"
Walt Kelly
Walt Kelly
January 4, 2026 at 9:06 AM
"We have found the enemy and he is us"
Walt Kelly
Walt Kelly