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Anne @anneelizabeth44.bsky.social · 5d

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Sudan siege ends in bloodbath despite pleas for mercy

Evidence emerges of atrocities committed by the paramilitary RSF after it seized control of El Fasher

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Anne @anneelizabeth44.bsky.social · 5d

Trump administration strips Nigerian Nobel winner Wole Soyinka of US visa

The first African author to win the Nobel in literature, Soyinka has been an outspoken critic of governments worldwide.

www.aljazeera.com

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All Blacks (Unofficial) @allblacks.nzcow.com · 10d

📢 Nine years on from an unforgettable clash, two giants of world rugby return to Chicago. The All Blacks and Ireland are set to meet once again at Soldier Field on Saturday, 1 November, in The Rematch.

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Watch the Gallagher Cup – The Rematch: Ireland vs. All Blacks live on NZR+

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 5d

Epic rugby rematch between Ireland, All Blacks to take over Chicago

The rematch, set for Soldier Field, is the first time the teams will meet in Chicago since their epic 2016 clash.

www.nbcchicago.com

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Anne @anneelizabeth44.bsky.social · 5d

#rugby #irelandrugby #IRE

Ireland Rugby Social: Conor Murray & Rory Best recall All Blacks win on new BBC podcast

Former Ireland captain Rory Best joins Gavin Andrews and Conor Murray on the Ireland Rugby Social to discuss New Zealand, Joe Schmidt and the current Irish squad.

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 5d

In 1519, the year Spaniards arrived in Mexico, the population there was between 15 - 30 million.

By 1600, that dwindled to 2 million.

For lots of reasons, but as much as 70% of those deaths were the result of an UNKNOWN hemorrhagic fever.

Let's talk about the mystery of the COCOLIZTLI epidemics.

it's a population graph (filled area type) where year is the x axis and population in millions is the Y axis. It shows a steep decline from 1520 to 1545m and by 1576, the population has bottomed out.

"Collapse of population in Mexico during the 16th century, attributed in part to repeated cocoliztli epidemics"
"Figure 1. The 16th-century population collapse in Mexico, based on estimates of Cook and Simpson (1). The 1545 and 1576 cocoliztli epidemics appear to have been hemorrhagic fevers caused by an indigenous viral agent and aggravated by unusual climatic conditions. The Mexican population did not recover to pre-Hispanic levels until the 20th century."

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Anne @anneelizabeth44.bsky.social · 5d

#rugby #NZL

Ireland v New Zealand: Can All Blacks rediscover their spark this autumn?

With New Zealand heading north for November clashes with Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales, BBC Sport NI takes a look at their current form.

www.bbc.com

Anne @anneelizabeth44.bsky.social · 5d

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Ireland v New Zealand: All you need to know as rivals set for Soldier Field rematch

Nine years on from a seismic day in Irish rugby, Ireland and New Zealand return to Soldier Field in Chicago for the latest instalment of what has become a major rivalry.

www.bbc.com

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Lynn "it's turkey time" Stahl @msbtterswrth.altgov.info · 6d

Yesterday we talked a little bit about SNAP ending and how everyone who can, should give back to their communities. I'm going to spend a little time today talking about what to give.

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CZEdwards @czedwards.bsky.social · 7d

Reposting with Alt-text:

The lady at the charity shop today told me that she wishes people would clear out their children's old toys in the lead up to Christmas rather than after because she always sees a number of parents in the days before Christmas looking for toys for their little ones who might be strapped for cash. She said there's very rarely anything in just before, but that they get inundated with toys in the days after.

And it really made me think about it in a way I never would have before. If you know your child is going to get lots of presents from father Christmas this year, by clearing out your cupboards a few days early you could make another child's Christmas a lot more special too.

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Rugby News + @rugbynewsplus.bsky.social · 7d

Days of putting All Blacks on 'pedestal' long gone (✍️@RTErugby) #AllBlacks #Rugby #IRLvNZ

Days of putting All Blacks on 'pedestal' long gone

Ireland still have plenty of respect for New Zealand but the days of putting them on a pedestal are long gone, says winger Tommy O'Brien.

www.rte.ie

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Joe English @joe-english.bsky.social · 11d

IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP urge immediate action to address escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

“What I witnessed in Darfur and elsewhere this week is a stark reminder of what is at stake" UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban

www.unicef.org/press-releas...

IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP urge immediate action to address escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan

www.unicef.org

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Anne @anneelizabeth44.bsky.social · 28d

Happy Monday everyone. I've just started Nobody's Hero by MW Craven 💙📚 #booksky #amreading #tbr

Cover image of Nobody's Hero by MW Craven

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Dan Kaszeta FRHistS @dankaszeta.bsky.social · Sep 30

If you have books that were in the pirate databases used by Anthropic, you can use this website to register your contact details and list the works:

www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com

Homepage | ANT

www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com

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Anne @anneelizabeth44.bsky.social · Sep 29

For The Missing by Lina Bengtsdotter
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#Booksky #amreading

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Anne @anneelizabeth44.bsky.social · Sep 26

'Trust what we've built' - England & Canada unchanged for final
#wrwc #rugby

Women's Rugby World Cup: England and Canada name unchanged squads for World Cup final

England and Canada name unchanged teams for the Women's Rugby World Cup final on Saturday at Twickenham.

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Anne @anneelizabeth44.bsky.social · Sep 26

England v Canada: Rugby World Cup final guide
#wrwc #rugby

Women's Rugby World Cup final: England v Canada kick-off time, venue, form guide and stats

England and Canada will meet on Saturday in the Women's Rugby World Cup final. Here's everything you need to know.

www.bbc.com

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Anne @anneelizabeth44.bsky.social · Sep 25

Women’s Rugby World Cup ticket sales triple that of 2022 tournament
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www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...

#wrwc #rugby

Women’s Rugby World Cup ticket sales triple that of 2022 tournament

Tickets for the Women’s Rugby World Cup have tripled since the previous tournament, with organisers saying the sales had ‘surpassed best expectations’

www.theguardian.com

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Anne @anneelizabeth44.bsky.social · Sep 24

Canada Earns Landmark Victory Over Defending Champions New Zealand, Advances to World Cup Final 🇨🇦
rugby.ca/en/news/2025...
#wrwc #rugby

Canada Earns Landmark Victory Over Defending Champions New Zealand, Advances to World Cup Final

Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team delivered a performance for the ages, defeating defending champions New Zealand 34–19 in the Rugby World Cup semi-final at Ashton Gate.

rugby.ca

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · Sep 23

It's a testament to what an unpaid squad can achieve with the right backing and a brilliant coach like Kevin Rouet.

Read the full story on the unique financial reality of Canadian rugby and their path to the final: scrumhalfconnection.com/2025/09/15/c...

Canada, England Cruise as France, NZ Survive QF Thrillers | WRR 215 % | Your Scrumhalf Connection - Women's Rugby News

Canada, England Cruise as France, NZ Survive QF Thrillers | WRR 215 | International Your Scrumhalf Connection - Women's Rugby News

scrumhalfconnection.com

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · Sep 23

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Canada's women's rugby team has defied the odds to reach the World Cup Final this Saturday, but there's a huge misconception about their journey. This is not a team without funding.

Here's the real story of how they did it. 🧵

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Anne @anneelizabeth44.bsky.social · Sep 23

Canada crowdfunded their way to Women's Rugby World Cup. Now they're in the final 🇨🇦
www.espn.com/rugby/story/...
#wrwc #rugby

Canada crowdfunded their way to Women's Rugby World Cup. Now they're in the final

The worst-kept secret at the Women's Rugby World Cup is out: Canada are in the final, and they're eyeing up the winners of England and France.

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Anne @anneelizabeth44.bsky.social · Sep 22

England v Canada: Rugby World Cup final guide
www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-...

#WRWC #rugby

Women's Rugby World Cup final: England v Canada kick-off time, venue, form guide and stats

England and Canada will meet on Saturday in the Women's Rugby World Cup final. Here's everything you need to know.

www.bbc.com

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Bethany Brookshire @beebrookshire.bsky.social · Sep 22

It's LIVE CAM TIME. Fat bear week is upon us!

explore.org/livecams/bro...

The live cam sets have a "meditation" highlights reel and wow do they know their audience.

Bear Cam - live from Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park | Explore.org

Watch LIVE as hundreds of Alaskan Brown Bears descend on a mile-long stretch of the Brooks River to feast on the largest Sockeye Salmon run in the world.

explore.org

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WIRED @wired.com · Sep 22

Before we drop clues on where we've placed our cover, you must read @stevenlevy.bsky.social's piece on just WTF happened to Silicon Valley.

Tech got what it wanted by electing Trump. A year later, it looks more like a suicide pact.

I Thought I Knew Silicon Valley. I Was Wrong

Tech got what it wanted by electing Trump. A year later, it looks more like a suicide pact.

www.wired.com

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