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Seanfhear míshásta 🇵🇸 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦📎 @seaghano.bsky.social · 2h

Israel did this.

Tori Foote @toriatheisttori.bsky.social · 15h

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Gayton Gomez @gpgomez.bsky.social · 2h

Well, I knew this was coming. Also, a while back Trump took over the renovations to Penn station from New York State and I'm quite sure that will be terminated if it has not been terminated already.

After all, we need money to give to Argentina and to fund stormtroopers in perfectly safe cities

City Nolan @ndhapple.bsky.social · 2h

NJ(dot)com/Star-Ledger: “Trump ‘terminates’ $16 billion Hudson River tunnel project linking N.J. and N.Y.C.” — apple.news/APo5F1Tt0So-...

Trump ‘terminates’ $16 billion Hudson River tunnel project linking N.J. and N.Y.C. — NJ.com

President Donald Trump said he “terminated” the $16 billion Gateway rail tunnel under the Hudson River in a surprise statement made during press conference Wednesday as tense negotiations over the fed...

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Publika.ge @publikage.bsky.social · 2h

1/ The Georgian Dream–led parliament has adopted, in its third and final reading, amendments to the Criminal Code and the Code of Administrative Offences that restrict the forms of protest available to demonstrators.

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 2h

California will start producing and selling its own supply of low-cost insulin in January.

The suggested price for consumers will be no more than $55 for a pack of five pens.

Currently even generic insulin typically costs about $260 for a pack of five.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

In shot across Big Pharma's bow, California will sell its own insulin

Delivery of the state-branded drug makes good on a longstanding promise by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

www.politico.com

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Publika.ge @publikage.bsky.social · 2h

1/ The Georgian Dream–led parliament has passed a law prohibiting specific individuals from engaging in party activities, holding political office, or running in elections.

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David Pfau @davidpfau.com · 2h

Very excited to be able to talk about something I've been working on for a while now - we're working with Commonwealth Fusion Systems, IMO the leading fusion startup in the world, to take our work on AI and tokamaks and make it work at the frontier of fusion energy. deepmind.google/discover/blo...

Google DeepMind is bringing AI to the next generation of fusion energy

We’re announcing our research partnership with Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) to bring clean, safe, limitless fusion energy closer to reality with our advanced AI systems. This partnership...

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Alan Beattie @alanbeattie.bsky.social · 2h

My Trade Secrets column today. Trump's been thrashing round with his tariffs for nearly nine months now but the global economy's doing....not too badly?

I look at why, and also note there's a much bigger threat from the AI bubble and the US's renewed addiction to fossil fuels.

The AI bubble is a bigger global economic threat than US tariffs

[FREE TO READ] America’s use of import duties has been constrained by financial markets and economic reality

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OC Media @ocmedia.bsky.social · 2h

The Council of Europe’s Venice Commission has published an opinion recommending the repeal of several restrictive laws adopted in recent months by Georgia’s ruling party. Government officials and their allies quickly criticised the findings.

Council of Europe’s Venice Commission recommends repeal of several restrictive Georgian laws

Georgian Dream and its allies responded to the recommendations with criticism.

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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 3h

NEWS: CBS News head of standards Claudia Milne has quit. It was announced in the network’s 9 am editorial meeting. Bari Weiss was not on the call. According to a source, Milne gave thanks but did not say why she’s leaving the network.

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 3h

Stop demonising migrants, Keir Starmer

Despite denouncing Farage’s views, there’s little difference between the rhetoric of Labour and Reform UK | Vov Griffiths
@sussexbylines.co.uk

Stop demonising migrants, Keir Starmer

Despite denouncing Farage’s views, there’s little difference between the rhetoric of Labour and Reform UK

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 4h

Free speech: Is the UK on a “dark path”, Mr Vance?

What’s behind the Trump administration’s transatlantic provocations on UK free speech and who does the dark agenda really belong to?

westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/fre...

Free speech: Is the UK on a “dark path”, Mr Vance?

What’s behind the Trump administration’s transatlantic provocations on UK free speech and who does the dark agenda really belong to?

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Ember @ember-energy.org · 2h

The EU relies on fossil imports for over half of its energy, among the highest globally.

This makes Europe highly vulnerable to price shocks and supply disruptions.

Homegrown power and electrification offer a resilient path ⚡️

https://loom.ly/wss-sI0

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WATERSHED Investigations @watershed-i.bsky.social · 6h

Fish, shellfish, watering crops, carrying silt to form fertile deltas that grow food for millions of people worldwide - healthy, clean, abundant rivers are vital arteries of food security - a must-read from @wwf-water.bsky.social 👇

Jonathan Tonkin @jdtonkin.bsky.social · 1d

You have to check this out. #Rivers of #food: How healthy rivers are central to feeding the world, from @wwf-water.bsky.social.

@jjopperman.bsky.social wonderfully presented this work recently at the International Society for Rivers Science conference in Davis, CA.

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Rivers of Food

One third of the world's food production is dependent on rivers. But they are under increasing pressure, threatening global food security now and in the future.

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Kevork Oskanian @drkevorko.bsky.social · 2h

Banana Republic Vibes.

Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 2h

The Justice Department will ask a grand jury Thursday afternoon in Greenbelt, Md., to indict John Bolton, a former national security adviser to President Donald Trump who became one of his fiercest critics, according to two people familiar with the matter.

DOJ Will Ask Grand Jury to Indict Trump Critic Bolton Thursday

The Justice Department will ask a grand jury Thursday afternoon in Greenbelt, Md., to indict John Bolton, a former national security adviser to President Donald Trump who became one of his fiercest critics, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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ryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 2h

it hadn't even occurred to me, but: is Elon giving the Nazi data theft criminals access to government records DOGE stole? bsky.app/profile/tedd...

james @teddybrosevelt.bsky.social · 2h

giving the range of points of attack, you gotta wonder what sort of identity graph the doxxers have been given access to

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 1d

Maybe Mike meant "stood on" Capitol Police?

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James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · 2h

This guy really knows what he is doing.

Best natural campaigner in a long time.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 3h

An important message to the people of New York City.

More information at zohranfornyc.com/birthday

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Fiona Cameron @fionastorie.bsky.social · 4h

“Agricultural industries.. responsible for 85% of forest loss over the past decade.. received average annual subsidies worth $409bn ….almost 70 times more than the $5.9bn of international public finance provided each year for forest protection and restoration”. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘Dismal’ health of world’s forests is threat to humanity, report warns

Financial institutions pouring money into land clearance and undermining efforts to stop destruction, says Climate Focus

www.theguardian.com

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Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 2h

Professors *never* supply information. Students aren’t paying premium prices for ‘information’ at all. How can people who presumably have attended universities misunderstand their role so badly?

Vlad 🐸 Țepeș @porcupunk.bsky.social · 15h

Wow. Just wow.

"Students pay premium prices for information that AI now delivers instantly and for free. A business student can ask ChatGPT to explain supply chain optimization or generate market analysis in seconds. The traditional lecture-and-test model faces its Blockbuster moment."

When Knowledge is Free, What are Professors For?

Higher Education Must Stop Competing with AI on Information and Start Teaching What Machines Can’t Do

www.forbes.com

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kop·ol·o·gy @kopology.bsky.social · 2h

The argument that a Green vote is a wasted vote is now null.

The argument that a Green vote helps Reform by hurting Labour is now void.

The Labour Party is finished.

It's now either Farage, Reform and hate.

Or Polanski, The Green Party, hope, and decency.

Which side are you on?

Vote Green!

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3h

When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them. I meant it.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Poll showing labour and greens neck and neck.

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Marika Mikiashvili 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 @marikamikiashvili.bsky.social · 2h

BREAKING: the Georgian Dream rushed through adoption of further dictatorial laws, now only a signature away from the puppet de facto President.

BAN on protests: first-time closing the road is administrative detention for 15-20 days; second-time - up to 1 year criminal imprisonment; 1/2

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Karen Melchior @karmel80.bsky.social · 2h

It’s good for the climate that I’m a pet owner. Because we are not flying!! “Pets on flights can be classified as baggage, the European court of justice (ECJ) has ruled, meaning airlines are not required to pay higher compensation if the animal is lost.” www.theguardian.com/law/2025/oct...

Pets on flights can be classed as baggage, top EU court rules

European court of justice asked to intervene after dog was lost on journey from Buenos Aires to Barcelona

www.theguardian.com

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Jennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 2h

One Republican Now Controls a Huge Chunk of US Election Infrastructure www.wired.com/story/scott-...

One Republican Now Controls a Huge Chunk of US Election Infrastructure

Former GOP operative Scott Leiendecker just bought Dominion Voting Systems, giving him ownership of voting systems used in 27 states. Election experts have concerns.

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James Downie @jamescdownie.bsky.social · 2h

I too don't want anyone taking medical advice from RFK, but guess who voted to confirm him as the person people should take medical advice from.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Thune: "If I were a woman I'd be talking to my doctor and not taking advice from RFK"

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Jennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 2h

‘This is misogynistic’: Trump ignores question from female interviewer, calls her ‘darling’ as fellow Republicans laugh www.themarysue.com/this-is-miso...

‘This is misogynistic’: Trump ignores question from female interviewer, calls her ‘darling’ as fellow Republicans laugh | The Mary Sue

Trump’s views about women have never remained hidden from the people. Since becoming a public figure, the current United States President has made several

www.themarysue.com

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