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Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 9h

I'm heading to El Nido next week. Port Barton is known, but not as popular. Looks very chill from what I've seen with a stunning beach.

Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 9h

Went for a buffet in Manila it was so good. It's called Vikings in MOA area.

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Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 1d

Thailand is definitely reaping the rewards. Already from EVs and electric TukTuks.

EV adoption surges in developing nations, challenging oil demand narrative
www.business-standard.com/industry/new...

www.business-standard.com

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Adam Vaughan @adamvaughan.bsky.social · 1d

UK energy secretary Ed Miliband has approved Tillbridge solar, a major new 500MW solar farm in Lincolnshire.

It's the 10th nationally significant solar farm he has approved since taking office, bringing the total to 4.2GW.

Decision here:
infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/wp-content/i...

infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk

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Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 1d

Not a great look for the PGMOL, FA and the Premier League.
Ex-Premier League referee David Coote admits child image offence
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Ex-Premier League referee David Coote admits child image offence

David Coote was charged on 12 August following an investigation by Nottinghamshire Police.

www.bbc.com

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Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 1d

Chinese wind turbine maker to invest up to $2 billion in Scottish factory
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Chinese wind turbine maker to invest up to $2 billion in Scottish factory

Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy will invest up to 1.5 billion pounds ($2 billion) to build a wind turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland which could create up to 1,500 jobs, it said on Friday.

www.reuters.com

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Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 1d

Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia
www.ft.com/content/605e...

Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia

Move escalates frictions between western countries and Beijing over access to high-end technology

www.ft.com

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 2d

We said it was Fascism.

Now the President's 19 year old son will be put on the board of a $300bn company.

It's Fascism.

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Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 2d

Xiaomi hasn't even been in the market for two whole years and already you have the likes of Ferrari benchmarking it, something unheard of in the history of the automotive industry.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9zX...

Driving China's Hottest EV Around Detroit - Autoline Exclusives

YouTube video by Autoline Network

www.youtube.com

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John Voelcker @johnvoelcker.bsky.social · 2d

Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected, with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off.

It marks what scientists described as the first “tipping point” in climate-driven ecosystem collapse.

Do you know what you're going to tell your grandchildren?

Climate tipping points are being crossed, scientists warn ahead of COP30

Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking what scientists on Monday described as the first “tipping point” in climate-driven ecosystem collapse.

www.reuters.com

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Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 2d

A breakdown of all the earthquakes in the last few weeks in the Philippines. Incredible. I'm in Manila so far been lucky.

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Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 2d

I'm yet to experience a proper earthquake in my life. But Philippines has had 3 in the last few weeks. I'm here for another month and heading further south in at the end of the month.

Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 2d

All Tesla had to do was create a smaller car. Yet the made the stupid cybertruck because of Elon's ego.

Business Insider @businessinsider.com · 2d

Tesla sold around 5,400 of Elon Musk's "apocalypse-proof" pickup trucks last quarter, down 62% from the same period last year.

Tesla Cybertruck sales are stalling

Tesla sold around 5,400 of Elon Musk's "apocalypse-proof" pickup trucks last quarter, down 62% from the same period last year.

www.businessinsider.com

Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 3d

Went to the most modern part of Manila today - BGC. I can see why most consider it one of Asia's most advanced cities.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

Imagine that

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Mike W @gekido.bsky.social · 4d

so Google just added a bunch (more) AI bullshit to Chrome

Go through these steps to disable it:

opus.ing/posts/how-to...

#chrome #aibullshit

How to Remove AI From Your Google Chrome Experience - Opus

Follow these steps to resist the AI-pocalypse in your everyday web browsing.

opus.ing

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Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 4d

I've heard so many Christmas songs here in the Philippines. It's a bit surreal.

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Dale Vince @dalevince.com · 4d

Why does this tax exile 'foreigner' think our government should discuss policy with him? He should feck off back to Monaco. Made his choice based on his own interest, to avoid tax. Anything he has to say will be only in his own interests, again.

buff.ly/6XvNGfT

Miliband refused to discuss North Sea with me, says Ratcliffe

Ineos owner urges policymakers to reform net zero taxes or risk ‘irreversible decline’

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Alt-IRS @alt-irs.altgov.info · 4d

Mother fucker! The House has been in session only 15 days since July.

Its October!

GOP are loser slackers! Imagine if you only showed up to your job 15 days in 4 months.
They get 175k a year in salary.

#GOPShutdown

House Recess Extended to Oct. 19 As Government Shutdown Continues

The House clerk reads a communication from Speaker Mike Johnson designating October 14 to 19 a district work period for members, meaning that the House will be in recess except for pro forma sessions ...

www.c-span.org

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Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 4d

Christmas here in the Philippines has already started

Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 5d

EU announces six new AI factories
breakingthenews.net/Article/EU-a...

EU announces six new AI factories

Six factories supporting artificial intelligence technology will open in the Czech Republic, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, and Poland, the European Commission said on Friday. The plants ...

breakingthenews.net

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Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 5d

*EXCLUSIVE* Dacia Hipster - A car with no rivals !
This looks such a unique vehicle. Smallest EV. I hope they build it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwDm...

*EXCLUSIVE* Dacia Hipster - A car with no rivals !

YouTube video by Petrol Ped

www.youtube.com

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Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 6d

Please use legitimate VPNs!
UK households told to delete VPN after bank accounts emptied
www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-worl...

UK households told to delete VPN after bank accounts emptied

An urgent warning has been issued for UK households who must delete a popular VPN app

www.examinerlive.co.uk

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Sam 🇺🇦 @wardlfc.bsky.social · 6d

Discord says 70,000 users may have had their government IDs leaked in breach
www.theverge.com/news/797051/...

Discord says 70,000 users may have had their government IDs leaked in breach

The ID pics had been submitted as part of age-related appeals.

www.theverge.com

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 7d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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