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Miriam Cosic
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Journalist. International relations, political philosophy, war. Press freedom. Unions. Art, music, botany.
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Elon Musk is about to become the first trillionaire.

The reason poverty exists in the wealthiest country on earth isn't because we can't feed the poor — it's because we can't satisfy the rich.

We should tax trillionaires out of existence.
December 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Saving the planet ...
December 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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On the pitfalls of trying to understand the contemporary world without a firm grasp of the past

Fascinating interview with famed historian and author William Dalrymple on Radio National this morning
- with Hamish Macdonald

#history #India #worldevents
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
December 6, 2025 at 7:19 AM
December 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
On the pitfalls of trying to understand the contemporary world without a firm grasp of the past

Fascinating interview with famed historian and author William Dalrymple on Radio National this morning
- with Hamish Macdonald

#history #India #worldevents
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
December 6, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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Frank Gehry, who designed some of most imaginative buildings ever constructed and achieved a level of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect, has died. He was 96. https://to.pbs.org/3Y9b15s
Frank Gehry, celebrated architect of wildly imaginative buildings, dies at 96
Among his many masterpieces are the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Berlin’s DZ Bank Building. Gehry was awarded every major prize architecture has ...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Breaking News: Frank Gehry, a titan of architecture, has died at 96. He designed some of the world’s most recognizable buildings — many widely regarded as masterpieces. nyti.ms/4rGCYiE
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Oh Sydney, what glorious weather! Thank you for the Melbourne heat: 36° and only 18% humidity! 🩵🩵
December 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
FFS. Trump has slapped import taxes on 13 brands of Italian pasta - which will make its price skyrocket or even make it disappear from supermarket shelves 🍝

#USPolitics #pasta
www.npr.org/transcripts/...
Italian pasta could 'disappear' from American supermarket shelves
Americans' most loved Italian food staple could soon double in price or disappear from supermarket shelves following tariffs imposed by the Trump administration that could go into force from January.
www.npr.org
December 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The press corps at the US Defence Department has been replaced by far-right outlets

@npr.org #media #news
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🔊 Listen Now: The press corps at the Defense Department has been replaced by far-right outlets
All Things Considered on NPR One | 3:59
one.npr.org
December 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Putin has said that Russia will take all of the Donbas region of Ukraine by force if necessary
#BBCWorldNews
December 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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As CBP forces began disappearing residents in the greater New Orleans area, the New Orleans City Council launched an online portal for residents to report civil & #humanrights abuses by ICE & CBP paramilitary units occupying the city during the Trump regime’s anti-migrant occupation.
New Orleans launches portal to report human rights abuses by Trump paramilitary units
The New Orleans City Council Dec. 3 launched an online portal for residents to report civil and human rights abuses by ICE and CBP paramilitary units occupying the city during
www.nola.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Protesters rally in New Orleans as Trump launches immigration sweep

www.nola.com/gambit/news/...
Protesters rally in New Orleans as Trump launches immigration sweep
New Orleans anti-ICE protesters gather at City Hall to protest Trump's deportation effort known as "Swamp Sweep"
www.nola.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Every single city they've done these operations in have Black mayors. LA, Chicago, Charlotte, New Orleans. 3 of which are Black women. This isn't a coincidence.

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Federal Immigration Operation Starts in New Orleans
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Breaking News: Federal authorities announced the start of an operation in New Orleans, the latest front in the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.
Trump Live Updates: Federal Immigration Operation Starts in New Orleans
nyti.ms
December 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Here's another book from last year worth giving to anyone who hasn't read it. James Bradley’s ‘Deep Water’ is a revelation

Another review of mine:

#books #oceans
www.themonthly.com.au/share/b6cd37...
James Bradley’s ‘Deep Water’
The novelist and essayist’s revelatory exploration of the ocean depths goes beyond science to offer historical, cultural and moral contexts
www.themonthly.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I came across this book on my shelves today and re-read a couple of chapters. It was just as good second time around! It would make a great Christmas present for anyone interested in quirky takes on the world.

My review of it:

#Christmas #books
December 4, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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From Garry Kasparov's remarks at Halifax International Security Forum:

"Ukraine is fighting the war NATO was built to fight."

#Europe #NATO #Ukraine
www.thenextmove.org/p/nato-doesn...
“NATO Doesn’t Exist”
From my remarks in Halifax: Ukraine is fighting the war NATO was built to fight.
www.thenextmove.org
December 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
December 4, 2025 at 7:40 AM
A delegation of Palestinian health professionals visited Australia last month to learn about medical equipment the Australian government has given to help a rehabilitation hospital in Hebron.
- by Michael Visontay

thejewishindependent.com.au/palestinian-...
Rozana's Mission: Health Diplomacy Between Palestine and Israel - The Jewish Independent
High-level Palestinian health professionals visit Australia to learn about medical equipment funded by the Australian government for a rehab hospital in Hebron.
thejewishindependent.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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Can I let you in on a little secret?

Billionaire philanthropy isn’t charity.

It’s PR to distract you from low wages, labor exploitation, and a tax system that’s rigged for the rich.
December 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
156 people were arrested during the Rising Tide protests that closed the world’s biggest coal port at Newcastle. Wendy Bacon was one of them

Rising Tide, rising backlog. Coal protests too big for Zero Tolerance, police & courts
- by Wendy Bacon

michaelwest.com.au/rising-tide-...
Rising Tide, rising backlog. Coal protests too big for Zero Tolerance, police & courts - Michael West
156 people arrested during the Rising Tide protests, which closed the world's biggest coal port at Newcastle. Wendy Bacon was one of them.
michaelwest.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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"just like in the US, Australia’s climate ambitions are being materially fucked by the tech industry’s panicked data centre frenzy, and it matters that the governmental response might end up helping to make things worse" says @ketanjoshi.co . #AI #ClimateCrisis #auspol
Data centres sit alongside coal plant extensions as one of the worst threats to Australia’s climate progress in a long time.
How data centres are killing Australia’s climate progress
www.crikey.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 1:17 AM