Arianna Ciccone
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La dignità dei morti, oltre la propaganda: numeri, bugie e silenzi sulla guerra in Ucraina | @matteopascoletti.bsky.social per @valigiablu.it
La dignità dei morti, oltre la propaganda: numeri, bugie e silenzi sulla guerra in Ucraina - Valigia Blu
In Ucraina non sono morti "solo" 14mila, o 20mila, od 8mila civili dal febbraio 2022 a oggi. L'impossibilità di contare i morti è uno dei fattori di questa guerra, e viene spesso sfruttata per minimiz...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
La dignità dei morti, oltre la propaganda: numeri, bugie e silenzi sulla guerra in Ucraina | @matteopascoletti.bsky.social per @valigiablu.it
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Journalists From Across the Globe Join Forces to Investigate Big Tech Lobby: niemanreports.org/big-tech-lob... @niemanreports.org
Journalists From Across the Globe Join Forces to Investigate Big Tech Lobby - Nieman Reports
Transnational partnership uncovered almost 3,000 lobbying actions in 11 countries and the European Union, writes Natalia Viana.
niemanreports.org
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Journalists From Across the Globe Join Forces to Investigate Big Tech Lobby: niemanreports.org/big-tech-lob... @niemanreports.org
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Old system: China pays us lots of money for our goods
New system: We pay lots more money for Chinese goods, China pays us no money for our goods, and then we pay even more money to support the people that China is no longer paying
New system: We pay lots more money for Chinese goods, China pays us no money for our goods, and then we pay even more money to support the people that China is no longer paying
December 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Old system: China pays us lots of money for our goods
New system: We pay lots more money for Chinese goods, China pays us no money for our goods, and then we pay even more money to support the people that China is no longer paying
New system: We pay lots more money for Chinese goods, China pays us no money for our goods, and then we pay even more money to support the people that China is no longer paying
While country’s return to global stage has filled many Syrians with pride, domestically old grievances threaten efforts to rebuild the state.
A year after fall of Assad, a divided Syria struggles to escape cycle of violence
While country’s return to global stage has filled many Syrians with pride, domestically old grievances threaten efforts to rebuild the state
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
While country’s return to global stage has filled many Syrians with pride, domestically old grievances threaten efforts to rebuild the state.
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🧵 Putin ha già scatenato la ‘guerra’ contro l’Europa
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Putin ha già scatenato la 'guerra' contro l'Europa - Valigia Blu
La Russia presenta la guerra in Ucraina come una risposta a una presunta “aggressione occidentale”, accusando l’UE di ostacolare la pace e di preparare un conflitto contro Mosca. In realtà, secondo an...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
🧵 Putin ha già scatenato la ‘guerra’ contro l’Europa
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www.valigiablu.it/putin-russia...
Fuck Trump, Fuck Putin, Fuck Musk!
December 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Fuck Trump, Fuck Putin, Fuck Musk!
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Day 1384 of Russia's illegal (full) invasion of its neighbour - a second invasion in 8 years.
There will be a third too, and other countries seeing unwelcome visits from war criminals pretending to be peacemakers.
Today 4 European leaders meet - have they the balls to say "no"?
There will be a third too, and other countries seeing unwelcome visits from war criminals pretending to be peacemakers.
Today 4 European leaders meet - have they the balls to say "no"?
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Day 1384 of Russia's illegal (full) invasion of its neighbour - a second invasion in 8 years.
There will be a third too, and other countries seeing unwelcome visits from war criminals pretending to be peacemakers.
Today 4 European leaders meet - have they the balls to say "no"?
There will be a third too, and other countries seeing unwelcome visits from war criminals pretending to be peacemakers.
Today 4 European leaders meet - have they the balls to say "no"?
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December 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Pretty crazy that nearly all of the EU Commission is still on X even as Elon Musk is literally talking about destroying the EU.
You can leave X. It's really not that difficult.
You can leave X. It's really not that difficult.
So what's the outcome?
2️⃣5️⃣ of the 27 Commissioners have posted in the last week
2️⃣4️⃣ of the 27 generally post every week (Albuquerque has never been on X, Ribera is sporadic, McGrath has somehow stopped)
0️⃣ have stopped as a result of what Twitter has become since the Musk takeover
2️⃣5️⃣ of the 27 Commissioners have posted in the last week
2️⃣4️⃣ of the 27 generally post every week (Albuquerque has never been on X, Ribera is sporadic, McGrath has somehow stopped)
0️⃣ have stopped as a result of what Twitter has become since the Musk takeover
December 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Pretty crazy that nearly all of the EU Commission is still on X even as Elon Musk is literally talking about destroying the EU.
You can leave X. It's really not that difficult.
You can leave X. It's really not that difficult.
🤡 Son of president who shut down US corruption watchdogs slams Ukraine for corruption.
Donald Trump Jr. warned on Dec. 7 that his father may walk away from Ukraine, parroting Kremlin propaganda about corruption in Kyiv driving Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
Donald Trump Jr. warned on Dec. 7 that his father may walk away from Ukraine, parroting Kremlin propaganda about corruption in Kyiv driving Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
Son of president who shut down US corruption watchdogs slams Ukraine for corruption
Donald Trump Jr. warned on Dec. 7 that his father may walk away from Ukraine, parroting Kremlin propaganda about corruption in Kyiv driving Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🤡 Son of president who shut down US corruption watchdogs slams Ukraine for corruption.
Donald Trump Jr. warned on Dec. 7 that his father may walk away from Ukraine, parroting Kremlin propaganda about corruption in Kyiv driving Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
Donald Trump Jr. warned on Dec. 7 that his father may walk away from Ukraine, parroting Kremlin propaganda about corruption in Kyiv driving Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
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Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
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The baroque corruption schemes playing out in America and Russia completely outclass the kickback scandal in Ukraine.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trumpian Corruption Is Worse Than Ukrainian Corruption
The people of Ukraine want an honest government, even as American and Russian kleptocrats circle their country.
www.theatlantic.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The baroque corruption schemes playing out in America and Russia completely outclass the kickback scandal in Ukraine.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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🧵 "Dopo due anni di avvertimenti, valutazioni dei rischi, lettere, e dopo l’ennesima risposta di Musk sotto forma di meme, l’UE ha multato (120 milioni di euro) Musk e X per violazione del Digital Services Act (DSA). È la prima, storica, grande azione contro una “Very Large Online Platform”
Elon Musk/X vs The EU: THE €120 Million Fine And Threat That Could Ban X From The EU For Good
The EU Finally Fined Musk for Turning X Into a Disinformation Amusement Park — and What Happens When He Pretends He’s Above the Law
deanblundell.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🧵 "Dopo due anni di avvertimenti, valutazioni dei rischi, lettere, e dopo l’ennesima risposta di Musk sotto forma di meme, l’UE ha multato (120 milioni di euro) Musk e X per violazione del Digital Services Act (DSA). È la prima, storica, grande azione contro una “Very Large Online Platform”
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Elon Musk is truly one of the worst people in the world.
He has far too much influence, and he is extremely dangerous
He has far too much influence, and he is extremely dangerous
December 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Elon Musk is truly one of the worst people in the world.
He has far too much influence, and he is extremely dangerous
He has far too much influence, and he is extremely dangerous
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It’s weird that news organizations like the BBC are covering this as if it’s a real thing with a real process behind it—and not clearly some nakedly invented “participation trophy” by a corrupt organization to curry favor with a corrupt and easily manipulated man-child. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Donald Trump: US president named inaugural Fifa Peace Prize winner
US President Donald Trump receives the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
www.bbc.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
It’s weird that news organizations like the BBC are covering this as if it’s a real thing with a real process behind it—and not clearly some nakedly invented “participation trophy” by a corrupt organization to curry favor with a corrupt and easily manipulated man-child. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
"If X poses “systemic, unmitigated risk,” regulators can:
Suspend X across all 27 EU nations.
Suspend X across all 27 EU nations.
December 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
"If X poses “systemic, unmitigated risk,” regulators can:
Suspend X across all 27 EU nations.
Suspend X across all 27 EU nations.
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It remains fucking crazy that we've turned the entire federal government over to a bunch of internet trolls.
Sabrina Carpenter ratioed the White House after it used her song in an ICE video.
The WH deleted the post…but now it’s back with a new ICE video, this time using an altered clip from Carpenter’s SNL monologue.
The WH deleted the post…but now it’s back with a new ICE video, this time using an altered clip from Carpenter’s SNL monologue.
December 6, 2025 at 4:55 AM
It remains fucking crazy that we've turned the entire federal government over to a bunch of internet trolls.
It was about time!
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has been fined €120m (£105m) after it was found in breach of new EU digital laws, in a ruling likely to put the European Commission on a collision course with the US billionaire and potentially Donald Trump.
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has been fined €120m (£105m) after it was found in breach of new EU digital laws, in a ruling likely to put the European Commission on a collision course with the US billionaire and potentially Donald Trump.
December 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
It was about time!
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has been fined €120m (£105m) after it was found in breach of new EU digital laws, in a ruling likely to put the European Commission on a collision course with the US billionaire and potentially Donald Trump.
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has been fined €120m (£105m) after it was found in breach of new EU digital laws, in a ruling likely to put the European Commission on a collision course with the US billionaire and potentially Donald Trump.
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Thank God for Bluesky: A little love letter to the people who would not compromise with Nazis iandunt.substack.com/p/thank-god-...
Thank God for Bluesky
Yes, it's eager. Yes, it's censorious. But it has the very considerable advantage of not being fascist.
iandunt.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Thank God for Bluesky: A little love letter to the people who would not compromise with Nazis iandunt.substack.com/p/thank-god-...
Da Gaza a Kyiv la ‘pace’ di Trump è una questione di business | @marcoarvati.bsky.social @valigiablu.it
Da Gaza a Kyiv la ‘pace’ di Trump è una questione di business - Valigia Blu
Trump concepisce la politica estera come negoziazione economica tra individui potenti, dove la pace diventa un mezzo per creare affari e partnership strategiche. Questa logica ha influenzato sia il ce...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Da Gaza a Kyiv la ‘pace’ di Trump è una questione di business | @marcoarvati.bsky.social @valigiablu.it
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🧵 La Corte dei Conti ha fermato il Ponte sullo Stretto per violazione di norme interne ed europee. Smentito il Governo: la politica non c'entra | @vitalbaa.bsky.social
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La Corte dei Conti ha fermato il Ponte sullo Stretto per violazione di norme interne ed europee. Smentito il Governo: la politica non c'entra - Valigia Blu
La Corte dei conti ha bloccato la delibera del governo che riavviava il progetto del Ponte sullo Stretto, non per ostilità all’opera ma perché viola norme europee e italiane.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM
🧵 La Corte dei Conti ha fermato il Ponte sullo Stretto per violazione di norme interne ed europee. Smentito il Governo: la politica non c'entra | @vitalbaa.bsky.social
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Children’s rights must be protected in any Ukraine peace plan, 130 MPs tell Foreign Office
Exclusive: Letter by cross-party group to Stephen Doughty warns of omission in US proposals involving Russia
Exclusive: Letter by cross-party group to Stephen Doughty warns of omission in US proposals involving Russia
Children’s rights must be protected in any Ukraine peace plan, 130 MPs tell Foreign Office
Exclusive: Letter by cross-party group to Stephen Doughty warns of omission in US proposals involving Russia
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Children’s rights must be protected in any Ukraine peace plan, 130 MPs tell Foreign Office
Exclusive: Letter by cross-party group to Stephen Doughty warns of omission in US proposals involving Russia
Exclusive: Letter by cross-party group to Stephen Doughty warns of omission in US proposals involving Russia
UN calls for return of Russia-abducted Ukrainian children in US-backed vote.
Russia, Belarus and Iran have voted against the resolution. Fifty-seven countries, including China, India and Brazil, abstained from voting.
Russia, Belarus and Iran have voted against the resolution. Fifty-seven countries, including China, India and Brazil, abstained from voting.
Several Ukrainian children abducted by Russia forcibly sent to North Korea
Several Ukrainian children abducted by Russia forcibly sent to North Korea, expert tells US Senate
"12-year-old Misha from the occupied Donetsk region and 16-year-old Liza from occupied Simferopol were sent to Songdowon camp in North Korea, 9,000 km from home," Rashevska testified. "Children there ...
kyivindependent.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
UN calls for return of Russia-abducted Ukrainian children in US-backed vote.
Russia, Belarus and Iran have voted against the resolution. Fifty-seven countries, including China, India and Brazil, abstained from voting.
Russia, Belarus and Iran have voted against the resolution. Fifty-seven countries, including China, India and Brazil, abstained from voting.
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This is the start of Thursday's daily🧵covering Ukraine's fight for its sovereignty + very existence
It's Day 1380 of the colonial war waged by Russia. Many are convinced we're close to a settlement, but how can you trust terrorists, particularly after breaking myriad promises?
It's Day 1380 of the colonial war waged by Russia. Many are convinced we're close to a settlement, but how can you trust terrorists, particularly after breaking myriad promises?
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This is the start of Thursday's daily🧵covering Ukraine's fight for its sovereignty + very existence
It's Day 1380 of the colonial war waged by Russia. Many are convinced we're close to a settlement, but how can you trust terrorists, particularly after breaking myriad promises?
It's Day 1380 of the colonial war waged by Russia. Many are convinced we're close to a settlement, but how can you trust terrorists, particularly after breaking myriad promises?
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This is fucking brilliant @bencollins.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHYb...
1 Onion Subscriber vs 20 Non-Subscribers | Encircled
YouTube video by The Onion
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December 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
This is fucking brilliant @bencollins.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHYb...