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LordWoolamaloo @lordwoolamaloo.bsky.social · 9h

The haar rolling inshore, across the beach and North Berwick, with the sun trying to burn through it
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#NorthBerwick #photography #photographie #Ecosse #Scotland

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The haar (sea mist) we had seen earlier out over the islands of the Firth of Forth was now moving into shore and inland. With the golden autumn sunlight trying to shine through it, it created a strang...

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I may be invisible, but you're transparent. @invisiblelad7.bsky.social · 9h

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Rutgers professor flees U.S. for Spain, claims he received death threats

Mark Bray said his views have been under attack since he wrote "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Playbook"

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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 10h

“Scoop: Heritage Foundation plans to ‘identify and target’ Wikipedia editors ***
The conservative think tank told prospective donors that the project was part of its work to combat [alleged] antisemitism” 1/7/25 … 1/ forward.com/news/686797/...

Scoop: Heritage Foundation plans to ‘identify and target’ Wikipedia editors

The conservative think tank told prospective donors that the project was part of its work to combat antisemitism.

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Frank Lynch @fplynch.bsky.social · 9h

Gun culture. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

South Carolina bar shooting leaves four people dead and 20 injured, officials say

Mass shooting occurred early on Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on idyllic St Helena island

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LordWoolamaloo @lordwoolamaloo.bsky.social · 9h

The haar starting to wrap itself around the islands in the Firth of Forth, off North Berwick today www.flickr.com/photos/woola...

#NorthBerwick #landscape #seascape #photography #photographie #Ecosse #Scotland

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As we arrived at North Berwick it was a gorgeous, golden autumn day, but there was some haar (Scots term for sea mist) around the islands, slowly moving towards the shore (only a little later we could...

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Jorj, Interim DEITY🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦💪🏽 @just-jorj.bsky.social · 46m

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AI Data Centers Are an Even Bigger Disaster Than Previously Thought

An investment manager realized he made a crucial mistake — and that his grim prediction about AI investments may not have been cynical enough.

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newmexicanextexan.bsky.social @newmexicanextexan.bsky.social · 44m

Oh, man. Everybody should stay away from that industrialized slop.

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[The Great War & Modern Memory] @ps9714.bsky.social · 7h

#Britain will provide a $27 million aid package to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza, Keir Starmer said, as he arrived in Egypt for a world leaders' summit.

Britain said the funding would be delivered through UNICEF, the World Food Programme and the Norwegian Refugee Council.

UK pledges $27 million in latest aid package for Gaza

Britain will provide a 20 million pound ($27 million) aid package to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday, as he arrived in Egypt for a world leaders' summit on ending the conflict.

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Oscar&Felix @oscar-felix.bsky.social · 3h

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Natalka @natalkakyiv.bsky.social · 52m

I’m sure many of you know Shaun and his story. This must-read article is written by Shaun sharing his story in his own words.

My favorite part is Shaun calling himself a Ukrainian Marine — because that’s exactly what he is: a British-born Ukrainian Marine!

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The man Russia tried to break - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Explore the story of the man Russia tried to break, revealing the truth behind labels and media narratives in conflict.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3h

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Põhja Ohakas @eex97623.bsky.social · 50m

Why are they always mentally deficient and detached from reality?

"“If the Russians come here, I’ll take their side. I believe sensible Estonians will understand and support me."

This guy will be complaining about unfair treatment soon.

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“I’m a fascist: if the Russians come to Estonia, I’ll side with them.”The secret social-media life of a KOOS member running in Kohtla-Järve. – Propastop

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Edzard Ernst @edzard.bsky.social · 1h

Circumcision and autism: Robert F, Kennedy Jr. just volunteered more proof of his extreme incompetence edzardernst.com/2025/10/circ...

Circumcision and autism: Robert F, Kennedy Jr. just volunteered more proof of his extreme incompetence

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that circumcised boys have double the rate of autism. He thus suggested this is "highly likely" because they are given Tylenol for pain after the procedure. His claim ...

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 3h

The only violence I’ve been seeing in Portland is from the so-called Feds!!!

Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.

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Kristaps Andrejsons @theeasternborder.lv · 3d

Look where I showed up:

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“Rich” Russian “zone” culture and criminal code – Latvian journalist explains | Brave Hearts

YouTube video by UATV English

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

Colm Tóibín: Why I set up a press to publish Nobel winner László Krasznahorkai

The Irish novelist discovered the Hungarian writer two decades ago, and was excited by the verbal pyrotechnics of a rule-breaking storyteller

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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 10h

The Navy will mark 250 years of service on Monday, and it will kick off a weeklong celebration in Philadelphia on Thursday despite an ongoing government shutdown that has paused smaller celebrations. www.stripes.com/branches/nav...

Navy goes ahead with big 250th birthday bash despite shutdown

The Navy will mark 250 years of service with a weeklong celebration in its birthplace of Philadelphia despite an ongoing government shutdown.

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Jon Gambrell @jongambrell.bsky.social · 1h

APNewsAlert: JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli military says seven living hostages earlier freed by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are now in Israeli custody.

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newmexicanextexan.bsky.social @newmexicanextexan.bsky.social · 1h

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Christopher Columbus beyond centuries of myth: The explorer wasn’t a revolutionary thinker or a pauper in his final days

Historian Esteban Mira Caballos presents a rigorous biography of the navigator that uses data to refute some of the legends that surround his figure

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Lalo Alcaraz @laloalcaraz.bsky.social · Sep 8

Your thing is out. Please share #laloalcaraz cartoons! #vaccinate #Florida #amputate

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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 1d

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Lalo Alcaraz @laloalcaraz.bsky.social · 12d

By popular demand, a nice and affordable print of my Viva Chicago! cartoon. Please order one or many for yourself or you bestest friends and support my cartoon habit!

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VIVA CHICAGO! by LALO ALCARAZ Artistic Satin Poster

Archival paper (11"x14") is used for this long lasting print created by award winning artist Lalo Alcaraz. The original image is from a hugely popular editorial cartoon published September 29, 2025, f...

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newmexicanextexan.bsky.social @newmexicanextexan.bsky.social · 1h

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Manolín, the world’s oldest active chess player at 104

Manuel Álvarez Escudero triumphed over significantly younger rivals in an official tournament in Madrid

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Carolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd.bsky.social · 2h

A massive study of 100M+ people shows:
🔁 VZV reactivation(shingles)= higher dementia risk

💉 Shingles vaccine = lower dementia risk
Protect your nerves and your neurons. #PublicHealth #VaccinesSaveLives
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#BlueSky #amedSky #SciSky #IDSky #NeuroSky #EMSky #NurseSky

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Patrick Lynch @patrlynch1.bsky.social · 3h

The Avian Heart, an ancient pen-&-ink drawing I did decades ago, with a crow-quill pen and 1940s-era Esterbrook points. #Inktober
🧪🌿🌎🐡 #wildlife #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart

Pen drawing of the internal anatomy of the avian heart.

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