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Fact checker, science lover, open minded. If you make sense I will listen, if you don't, I'll block you because my time is to precious to me to deal with ignorance. Do not attempt any dating shit, it will also get you blocked.
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From the Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem’s Old City to displacement in North Darfur, Sudan, here’s a roundup of some of last week’s events.
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April 20, 2025 at 8:50 AM
From the Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem’s Old City to displacement in North Darfur, Sudan, here’s a roundup of some of last week’s events.
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— in pictures aje.io/8una8h
A second person has died from measles as the outbreak of the disease in Texas and New Mexico continues to grow, according to the New Mexico Department of Health.
The person was unvaccinated and a resident of Lea County, N.M.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
The person was unvaccinated and a resident of Lea County, N.M.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
thehill.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
A second person has died from measles as the outbreak of the disease in Texas and New Mexico continues to grow, according to the New Mexico Department of Health.
The person was unvaccinated and a resident of Lea County, N.M.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
The person was unvaccinated and a resident of Lea County, N.M.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
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Florida law SB 1718 requires hospitals to ask about #immigration status, causing many immigrants—even those legally documented—to avoid care or leave the state for help. Experts warn this could spread disease and strain healthcare systems. #healthcare 🩺
Survey shows immigrants in Florida – even US citizens – are less likely to seek health care after passage of anti-immigrant laws
A survey of hundreds of Floridians found that nearly two-thirds of non-US citizens and one-third of US citizens hesitated to seek medical care.
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February 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Florida law SB 1718 requires hospitals to ask about #immigration status, causing many immigrants—even those legally documented—to avoid care or leave the state for help. Experts warn this could spread disease and strain healthcare systems. #healthcare 🩺
Let's help out R friends, the people of Europe. If you're planning a trip 2 Europe, change your plans. Go somewhere else & hit them where it hurts, in the wallet. Money is behind everything & the thought of Europe changing into Russia makes me very upset. Censorship doesn't belong in Europe.
February 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Let's help out R friends, the people of Europe. If you're planning a trip 2 Europe, change your plans. Go somewhere else & hit them where it hurts, in the wallet. Money is behind everything & the thought of Europe changing into Russia makes me very upset. Censorship doesn't belong in Europe.
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The European Commission says it draws the line on hate when it comes to freedom of speech in Europe.
Hate speech is not free speech, says EU
The European Commission says it draws the line on hate when it comes to freedom of speech in Europe.
euobserver.com
February 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The European Commission says it draws the line on hate when it comes to freedom of speech in Europe.
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The EU Commission is framing these proposals as a humanitarian effort to “curb exploitation” by “ruthless smuggling gangs” — but this disguises a more insidious reality.
Why the new Europol regulation is a Trojan Horse for surveillance
The EU Commission is framing these proposals as a humanitarian effort to “curb exploitation” by “ruthless smuggling gangs” — but this disguises a more insidious reality.
euobserver.com
February 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The EU Commission is framing these proposals as a humanitarian effort to “curb exploitation” by “ruthless smuggling gangs” — but this disguises a more insidious reality.
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January 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni investigated for repatriating Libyan warlord wanted on international arrest warrant
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni investigated for repatriating Libyan warlord wanted on international arrest warrant
An investigation has been launched into Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after she repatriated a Libyan warlord wanted on an international arrest warrant, she said on Tuesday.
news.sky.com
January 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni investigated for repatriating Libyan warlord wanted on international arrest warrant
So, I just heard that Medicaid is frozen in all 50 states.
January 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
So, I just heard that Medicaid is frozen in all 50 states.
R Palestinians aware they R in a ceasefire & the war isn't over? What do they think the 2000 pound bombs R 4? Do they realize that Hamas, being obviously in power, violates the ceasefire agreement? Do they believe they will B allowed 2 stay in Northern Gaza? Do they even know what the war is about?
January 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
R Palestinians aware they R in a ceasefire & the war isn't over? What do they think the 2000 pound bombs R 4? Do they realize that Hamas, being obviously in power, violates the ceasefire agreement? Do they believe they will B allowed 2 stay in Northern Gaza? Do they even know what the war is about?
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At least 13 foreign peacekeepers killed in Democratic Republic of Congo in clashes with rebels
At least 13 foreign peacekeepers killed in Democratic Republic of Congo in clashes with rebels
At least 13 soldiers serving with peacekeeping forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been killed in clashes with M23 rebels, United Nations officials have said.
news.sky.com
January 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
At least 13 foreign peacekeepers killed in Democratic Republic of Congo in clashes with rebels
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North Korea, Kim launches missile from submarine as Trump opens dialogue
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January 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
North Korea, Kim launches missile from submarine as Trump opens dialogue
www.liberoreporter.it/2025/01/eng-... #kimjongun #northkorea #trump
www.liberoreporter.it/2025/01/eng-... #kimjongun #northkorea #trump
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About half of U.S. adults have an unfavorable view of Elon Musk, and an even larger share disapprove of President Trump relying on advice from billionaires to shape government policy, per new AP-NORC poll data.
Majority of Americans have unfavorable view of Musk, DOGE: AP-NORC poll
Three out of five said they have an unfavorable view of Trump relying on billionaires for policy advice.
www.axios.com
January 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
About half of U.S. adults have an unfavorable view of Elon Musk, and an even larger share disapprove of President Trump relying on advice from billionaires to shape government policy, per new AP-NORC poll data.
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South Korea's DAPA has launched the Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigate program, the final phase of the next-generation frigate (FFX) initiative, featuring upgraded systems for enhanced efficiency and performance 🇰🇷
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South Korea kicks off FFX Batch-IV frigate program - Naval News
South Korea's DAPA has launched the Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigate program, the final phase of the next-generation frigate (FFX) initiative.
www.navalnews.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM
South Korea's DAPA has launched the Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigate program, the final phase of the next-generation frigate (FFX) initiative, featuring upgraded systems for enhanced efficiency and performance 🇰🇷
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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North Korea preparing to send more troops to Ukraine war, says South Korea
North Korea preparing to send more troops to Ukraine war, says South Korea
Pyongyang said to be planning to increase support despite high casualties among estimated 11,000 already sent
North Korea is preparing to send more soldiers to fight in the Ukraine war, military officials in South Korea have said, despite reports of…
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
North Korea preparing to send more troops to Ukraine war, says South Korea
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⚡️ 'Uncontrolled escalation' — Russia opposes NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine.
"The intervention of NATO troops in Ukraine is categorically unacceptable for Russia, it will turn into uncontrolled escalation," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed.
"The intervention of NATO troops in Ukraine is categorically unacceptable for Russia, it will turn into uncontrolled escalation," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed.
'Uncontrolled escalation' — Russia opposes NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine
"The intervention of NATO troops in Ukraine is categorically unacceptable for Russia, it will turn into uncontrolled escalation," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed.
kyivindependent.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
⚡️ 'Uncontrolled escalation' — Russia opposes NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine.
"The intervention of NATO troops in Ukraine is categorically unacceptable for Russia, it will turn into uncontrolled escalation," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed.
"The intervention of NATO troops in Ukraine is categorically unacceptable for Russia, it will turn into uncontrolled escalation," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed.
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🛳️The mayor of Nice wants to ban 'floating hotels.' Will he try to ban cruises?
"Cruises that pollute, that dump their low-cost clientele who consume nothing but leave their waste behind, have no place here," he announced.
"Cruises that pollute, that dump their low-cost clientele who consume nothing but leave their waste behind, have no place here," he announced.
Planning a cruise to Nice? The mayor wants to cancel it
Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi pledges to “not to let overtourism suffocate” Nice with a ban on large cruise ships.
www.euronews.com
January 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🛳️The mayor of Nice wants to ban 'floating hotels.' Will he try to ban cruises?
"Cruises that pollute, that dump their low-cost clientele who consume nothing but leave their waste behind, have no place here," he announced.
"Cruises that pollute, that dump their low-cost clientele who consume nothing but leave their waste behind, have no place here," he announced.
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"I continue to believe that the grant of pardons to a committee that undertook such important work to uphold the law was unnecessary, and because of the precedent it establishes, unwise," said Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.
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January 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"I continue to believe that the grant of pardons to a committee that undertook such important work to uphold the law was unnecessary, and because of the precedent it establishes, unwise," said Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.
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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, leading to a complete breakdown of government, without additional international support.
U.N. chief warns gangs could overrun Haiti's capital without additional support
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, leading to a complete breakdown of government, without additional international support.
www.npr.org
January 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, leading to a complete breakdown of government, without additional international support.
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The waste is thought to have been there since wartime experiments on nuclear bombs.
‘High likelihood’: Officials fear radioactive waste smolders in Missouri landfill
Missouri officials are warning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of a “high likelihood” there is radioactive contamination in a smoldering landfill outside St. Louis.
In a letter last week, th...
www.rawstory.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The waste is thought to have been there since wartime experiments on nuclear bombs.
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"Let me be clear, this is a Russian spy ship," Defence Secretary John Healey told MPs.
🌊British Navy has tracked Russian 'spy ship' after it enters UK waters for a second time.
🌊British Navy has tracked Russian 'spy ship' after it enters UK waters for a second time.
British Navy tracks Russian 'spy ship' after it enters UK waters
The Yantar has been repeatedly tracked across European waters and is believed to be part of a Russian mission to map undersea cables.
www.euronews.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"Let me be clear, this is a Russian spy ship," Defence Secretary John Healey told MPs.
🌊British Navy has tracked Russian 'spy ship' after it enters UK waters for a second time.
🌊British Navy has tracked Russian 'spy ship' after it enters UK waters for a second time.
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Chinese state-sponsored groups have been targeting Russian aerospace and defense firms looking for intelligence on Moscow's military capabilities, researchers told us.
China’s cyber spies are targeting Russia’s aerospace and defense firms
State-backed hackers seek intel on nuclear weapons and military capabilities, researchers say.
www.politico.eu
January 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Chinese state-sponsored groups have been targeting Russian aerospace and defense firms looking for intelligence on Moscow's military capabilities, researchers told us.