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Here mainly for international news. Disheartened by the rise of evil in middle earth.
I quit Amazon, Apple was never my thing and de-google as much as possible.
Union member. PhD. NHS.
I quit Amazon, Apple was never my thing and de-google as much as possible.
Union member. PhD. NHS.
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Next year's artists signed contracts to perform at "The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts." Since a venue with that name no longer exists, and one with a very division name many artists would not wish to be associated with does, they should be able to get out of their contracts.
December 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Next year's artists signed contracts to perform at "The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts." Since a venue with that name no longer exists, and one with a very division name many artists would not wish to be associated with does, they should be able to get out of their contracts.
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I think The Express needs to find their Xmas spirit.
We're paying £476m for a regime that tear gasses babies & destroys shelters in freezing conditions.
We should divert that money to a functioning and fair migration system.
Tune in to @boldpolitics.bsky.social at 3pm tomorrow.
We're paying £476m for a regime that tear gasses babies & destroys shelters in freezing conditions.
We should divert that money to a functioning and fair migration system.
Tune in to @boldpolitics.bsky.social at 3pm tomorrow.
December 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I think The Express needs to find their Xmas spirit.
We're paying £476m for a regime that tear gasses babies & destroys shelters in freezing conditions.
We should divert that money to a functioning and fair migration system.
Tune in to @boldpolitics.bsky.social at 3pm tomorrow.
We're paying £476m for a regime that tear gasses babies & destroys shelters in freezing conditions.
We should divert that money to a functioning and fair migration system.
Tune in to @boldpolitics.bsky.social at 3pm tomorrow.
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Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a sign opposing genocide.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
When peaceful protest is a crime, democracy is in deep trouble.
Happening under a Labour Government.
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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna plan to draft articles of impeachment against AG Pam Bondi over the DOJ’s failure to release all Epstein files as required by law.
December 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna plan to draft articles of impeachment against AG Pam Bondi over the DOJ’s failure to release all Epstein files as required by law.
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Jack Smith still wants to speak in public:
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
Jack Smith says Americans should 'hear the fact' of Trump probes, wants deposition tapes released
Jack Smith wants the American public to “hear the facts” about his two criminal cases against Trump, asking Trump ally Jim Jordan to release video of his eight-
www.nbcnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Jack Smith still wants to speak in public:
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
In a new letter, Smith says he wants the American public to "hear the facts" about his two criminal cases against Trump — asking the House Judiciary Committee to release video of his closed-door deposition and schedule an open and public hearing.
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Ex-Trump lawyer John Dowd defends Jack Smith:
"Smith was once my adversary in a high-profile investigation of a Republican client. In that investigation, Smith proved himself to be fair, impartial and fearlessly committed to the facts … [R]ecent attacks on Smith are motivated by partisan politics."
"Smith was once my adversary in a high-profile investigation of a Republican client. In that investigation, Smith proved himself to be fair, impartial and fearlessly committed to the facts … [R]ecent attacks on Smith are motivated by partisan politics."
Opinion | I'm Trump's former lawyer. Jack Smith should be celebrated, not vilified.
John Dowd: Jack Smith was once my adversary in a high-profile investigation of a Republican client. Smith was fair, impartial and fearlessly committed to the facts and the law.
www.ms.now
December 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Ex-Trump lawyer John Dowd defends Jack Smith:
"Smith was once my adversary in a high-profile investigation of a Republican client. In that investigation, Smith proved himself to be fair, impartial and fearlessly committed to the facts … [R]ecent attacks on Smith are motivated by partisan politics."
"Smith was once my adversary in a high-profile investigation of a Republican client. In that investigation, Smith proved himself to be fair, impartial and fearlessly committed to the facts … [R]ecent attacks on Smith are motivated by partisan politics."
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BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
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This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
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The U.S. is giving dying mall vibes.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
December 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The U.S. is giving dying mall vibes.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
I can't explain it, but you know I'm right.
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According to Ukrainian reporting, the attack employed a new “Sub Sea Baby” system, an underwater evolution of earlier surface maritime drones.
3/8
3/8
December 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM
According to Ukrainian reporting, the attack employed a new “Sub Sea Baby” system, an underwater evolution of earlier surface maritime drones.
3/8
3/8
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It begins.
‘They’re trying to get rich off it’: US contractors vie to rebuild Gaza, with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ team in the lead
‘They’re trying to get rich off it’: US contractors vie to rebuild Gaza, with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ team in the lead
Exclusive: group behind notorious Florida immigration detention center created bid for reconstruction deal
Trump administration insiders and well-connected Republican businesses have been jostling to dominate pending humanitarian aid and reconstruction logistics in the shattered Gaza Strip, according to sources and documents reviewed by the Guardian.
With three-quarters of Gaza’s structures damaged or destroyed by two years of Israeli strikes, the rebuilding effort to come – estimated at $70bn by the United Nations – could be a rich prize for companies that specialize in construction, demolition, transportation and logistics. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It begins.
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“When this administration calls you a criminal illegal alien, what do you say?”
karoline leavitt’s Nephew’s mom: “I’m heartbroken. I’m heartbroken for my son. I don’t even have a parking ticket… it doesn’t make any sense. I’m just as lost as you are.”
karoline leavitt’s Nephew’s mom: “I’m heartbroken. I’m heartbroken for my son. I don’t even have a parking ticket… it doesn’t make any sense. I’m just as lost as you are.”
December 13, 2025 at 5:11 AM
“When this administration calls you a criminal illegal alien, what do you say?”
karoline leavitt’s Nephew’s mom: “I’m heartbroken. I’m heartbroken for my son. I don’t even have a parking ticket… it doesn’t make any sense. I’m just as lost as you are.”
karoline leavitt’s Nephew’s mom: “I’m heartbroken. I’m heartbroken for my son. I don’t even have a parking ticket… it doesn’t make any sense. I’m just as lost as you are.”
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“Just because you went to a Catholic school doesn’t make you a good Catholic,” Bruna-Caroline Ferreira said.
Mom of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew Torches Her on CNN: ‘Why Lie?’
“Just because you went to a Catholic school doesn’t make you a good Catholic,” Bruna-Caroline Ferreira said.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:45 AM
“Just because you went to a Catholic school doesn’t make you a good Catholic,” Bruna-Caroline Ferreira said.
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“Staggeringly, Brooks found “no records of any individuals travelling by small boat to claim asylum in 2017 or before” – not one case.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Before Brexit there was no small boats crisis: more proof that leaving the EU made everything worse | Jonathan Freedland
Keir Starmer insists there’s no case for rejoining. But his migration plan and other desperate Tory fixes merely seek to repair the damage, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
“Staggeringly, Brooks found “no records of any individuals travelling by small boat to claim asylum in 2017 or before” – not one case.”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I've spent three days in Calais & it's horrendous.
People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border.
We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border.
We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Zack Polanski: Allow small boat migrants in and let them work
Green Party leader accuses Sir Keir Starmer of following Nigel Farage in ‘pushing racist rhetoric’ and calls JK Rowling’s stance on single-sex spaces ‘hateful’
www.thetimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I've spent three days in Calais & it's horrendous.
People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border.
We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border.
We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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I can't believe we are Actually seeing a mainstream politician openly say as need to be nice to refugees in 2025.
I wish Zack inspires movements across the world with his brand of politics
I wish Zack inspires movements across the world with his brand of politics
I've spent three days in Calais & it's horrendous.
People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border.
We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border.
We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Zack Polanski: Allow small boat migrants in and let them work
Green Party leader accuses Sir Keir Starmer of following Nigel Farage in ‘pushing racist rhetoric’ and calls JK Rowling’s stance on single-sex spaces ‘hateful’
www.thetimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I can't believe we are Actually seeing a mainstream politician openly say as need to be nice to refugees in 2025.
I wish Zack inspires movements across the world with his brand of politics
I wish Zack inspires movements across the world with his brand of politics
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ICYMI: Congressman Al Green Reaffirms Call for an Impeachment Vote Today After Filing Articles.
Watch Rep. Green's remarks on YouTube: youtu.be/ejtG7QjkmbI?...
Watch Rep. Green's remarks on YouTube: youtu.be/ejtG7QjkmbI?...
December 12, 2025 at 3:09 AM
ICYMI: Congressman Al Green Reaffirms Call for an Impeachment Vote Today After Filing Articles.
Watch Rep. Green's remarks on YouTube: youtu.be/ejtG7QjkmbI?...
Watch Rep. Green's remarks on YouTube: youtu.be/ejtG7QjkmbI?...
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Good to see for checks and balances and interests of the country. Sen. Wicker has been very good multiple times.
Senate Pushes Forward With Boat Strike Probe as House Pulls Back
Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker said he would “listen to his colleagues.”
Senate Pushes Forward With Boat Strike Probe as House Pulls Back
Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker said he would “listen to his colleagues.”
Senate pushes forward with boat strike probe as House pulls back
Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker said he would “listen to his colleagues.”
www.politico.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Good to see for checks and balances and interests of the country. Sen. Wicker has been very good multiple times.
Senate Pushes Forward With Boat Strike Probe as House Pulls Back
Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker said he would “listen to his colleagues.”
Senate Pushes Forward With Boat Strike Probe as House Pulls Back
Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker said he would “listen to his colleagues.”
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Trump 0-3 on indicting Tish James and just had his ass handed to him by Indiana Republican legislators he threatened and bullied. Also new low in AP poll at 36% approval.
December 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Trump 0-3 on indicting Tish James and just had his ass handed to him by Indiana Republican legislators he threatened and bullied. Also new low in AP poll at 36% approval.
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Another example of defiance as Trump enters his weak lame duck era
Indiana Republicans block Trump’s redistricting push in a rare break with the president
In a resounding rejection of a pressure campaign from the White House itself, Indiana Republican Senators voted down a new congressional map created to give the GOP an advantage in the upcoming 2026 e...
apnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Another example of defiance as Trump enters his weak lame duck era
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“The evidence on being “happy” is even worse for Americans (they are ranked 24th by Gallup) and even better for Europeans (four of the top five happiest nations in the world seem to be in the EU, and the fifth is Iceland).”
theconversation.com/europe-must-...
theconversation.com/europe-must-...
Europe must reject Trump’s nonsense accusations of ‘civilizational erasure’ – but it urgently needs a strategy of its own
The US is wrong to try to impose its worldview on Europe – but it has been able to do so because European leaders don’t have a strategy of their own.
theconversation.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
“The evidence on being “happy” is even worse for Americans (they are ranked 24th by Gallup) and even better for Europeans (four of the top five happiest nations in the world seem to be in the EU, and the fifth is Iceland).”
theconversation.com/europe-must-...
theconversation.com/europe-must-...
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What if they constantly want culture war because policy war is complicated and hard and culture war is stupid and easy
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
What if they constantly want culture war because policy war is complicated and hard and culture war is stupid and easy