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Towns in England with no reticulated water because of no maintenance in a privatised system. Note not just no potable (ie drinking water) but you can’t even wash.
‘It’s pretty grim’: Tunbridge Wells residents struggle through several days without water – again
‘It’s pretty grim’: Tunbridge Wells residents struggle through several days without water – again
South East Water blames bad weather as pubs are forced to close, toilets overflow and people go without showers
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Towns in England with no reticulated water because of no maintenance in a privatised system. Note not just no potable (ie drinking water) but you can’t even wash.
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Yes, immigration agents not only took Arnoldo's phone, the 10th grader had to use Find My Phone to locate it — in a vending machine for used electronics, close to an ICE detention center.
Read the full story here:
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
Read the full story here:
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
January 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Yes, immigration agents not only took Arnoldo's phone, the 10th grader had to use Find My Phone to locate it — in a vending machine for used electronics, close to an ICE detention center.
Read the full story here:
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
Read the full story here:
www.propublica.org/article/vide...
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The ABC News headline writer is doing an outstanding job of minimising any criticism of Israel.
• The headline: Israel limits aid
• The report: the Israeli Govt is refusing to allow caravans, temporary housing or building materials into the strip. #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
• The headline: Israel limits aid
• The report: the Israeli Govt is refusing to allow caravans, temporary housing or building materials into the strip. #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
January 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM
The ABC News headline writer is doing an outstanding job of minimising any criticism of Israel.
• The headline: Israel limits aid
• The report: the Israeli Govt is refusing to allow caravans, temporary housing or building materials into the strip. #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
• The headline: Israel limits aid
• The report: the Israeli Govt is refusing to allow caravans, temporary housing or building materials into the strip. #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
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Here in Aurora, they made *international news* when they showed up in riot gear to kettle a bunch of families listening to violin music on the public park outside the public library and city building, because "fuck you for remembering the gentle disabled kid we killed."
January 9, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Here in Aurora, they made *international news* when they showed up in riot gear to kettle a bunch of families listening to violin music on the public park outside the public library and city building, because "fuck you for remembering the gentle disabled kid we killed."
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The first look at how the teen social media ban is working has been delayed
Following the Bondi terrorist attack, the government has pushed back reporting on the number of TikTok, Instagram and other social media accounts were deactivated on day 1 of the ban.
thesizzle.com.au/p/the-first-...
Following the Bondi terrorist attack, the government has pushed back reporting on the number of TikTok, Instagram and other social media accounts were deactivated on day 1 of the ban.
thesizzle.com.au/p/the-first-...
The first look at how the teen social media ban is working has been delayed
Following the Bondi terrorist attack, the government has pushed back reporting on the number of TikTok, Instagram and other social media accounts were deactivated on day 1 of the ban.
thesizzle.com.au
December 25, 2025 at 6:11 AM
The first look at how the teen social media ban is working has been delayed
Following the Bondi terrorist attack, the government has pushed back reporting on the number of TikTok, Instagram and other social media accounts were deactivated on day 1 of the ban.
thesizzle.com.au/p/the-first-...
Following the Bondi terrorist attack, the government has pushed back reporting on the number of TikTok, Instagram and other social media accounts were deactivated on day 1 of the ban.
thesizzle.com.au/p/the-first-...
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That's more than 1,100 jobs lost at the CSIRO over the last two years.
"Combined, the staff association estimates that equates to cutting the agency’s size by a third."
This is more cuts to the CSIRO than was attempted by the Abbott government.
www.smh.com.au/national/csi...
"Combined, the staff association estimates that equates to cutting the agency’s size by a third."
This is more cuts to the CSIRO than was attempted by the Abbott government.
www.smh.com.au/national/csi...
CSIRO to slash hundreds of jobs in cost-saving drive
The staff association at the nation’s leading scientific research organisation says the latest round of cuts marks “a sad day for publicly funded science”.
www.smh.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 4:53 AM
That's more than 1,100 jobs lost at the CSIRO over the last two years.
"Combined, the staff association estimates that equates to cutting the agency’s size by a third."
This is more cuts to the CSIRO than was attempted by the Abbott government.
www.smh.com.au/national/csi...
"Combined, the staff association estimates that equates to cutting the agency’s size by a third."
This is more cuts to the CSIRO than was attempted by the Abbott government.
www.smh.com.au/national/csi...
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Holy shit. The Justice Department's inspector general "received, but did not act upon, a potentially explosive set of allegations" against Emil Bove "for more than two months."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/u...
Unnoticed Whistle-Blower Document Alarms Justice Department Veterans
www.nytimes.com
July 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Holy shit. The Justice Department's inspector general "received, but did not act upon, a potentially explosive set of allegations" against Emil Bove "for more than two months."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/u...
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They fired the people answering calls for help. Hundreds of them. During the crisis.
July 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
They fired the people answering calls for help. Hundreds of them. During the crisis.
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They are using violence against those trying to stop their state violence.
In the majority of cases reviewed for this story, federal agents used force against U.S. citizens who were attempting to document raids or intervene by putting their bodies between the agents and their neighbors.
Documenting ICE Agents’ Brutal Use of Force in LA Immigration Raids
Video analysis of reveals how federal agents in Southern California regularly use force against unarmed individuals, many of them U.S. citizens.
interc.pt
July 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
They are using violence against those trying to stop their state violence.
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this is close to identical to the brand of torture pioneered by Portuguese dictator Antonio Salazar's regime, which from the '50s on had a partnership with the CIA whereby they trained Salazar's secret police and Portugal's political prisons were used as a laboratory for torture.
“In Cell 15, Plaintiff Abrego Garcia and 20 other Salvadorans were forced to kneel from approximately 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with guards striking anyone who fell from exhaustion. During this time, Plaintiff Abrego Garcia was denied bathroom access and soiled himself…”
July 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
this is close to identical to the brand of torture pioneered by Portuguese dictator Antonio Salazar's regime, which from the '50s on had a partnership with the CIA whereby they trained Salazar's secret police and Portugal's political prisons were used as a laboratory for torture.
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this is in the middle of the Everglades, people are going to die here
This is what detainment for immigrants looks like in the Everglades, in the middle of the hot Florida summer, during hurricane season. This is depraved.
July 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
this is in the middle of the Everglades, people are going to die here
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Trump’s immigrant threat has played out like Bush’s WMD threat. Media played up the fear. Now he can’t find them (violent gang members) and is deporting children with cancer instead. People are slowly realizing they were lied to.
You cannot overstate how badly the media botched it re public opinion on immigration. People turned off their brains and forgot what was long obvious: Opinion on this is thermostatic. Trump isn't a magical exception.
We need a better discourse on this:
newrepublic.com/article/1961...
We need a better discourse on this:
newrepublic.com/article/1961...
June 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Trump’s immigrant threat has played out like Bush’s WMD threat. Media played up the fear. Now he can’t find them (violent gang members) and is deporting children with cancer instead. People are slowly realizing they were lied to.
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The politician who blew $60 million of taxpayer money on his sexual harassment defense wants to take the police force that blew $206 million of taxpayer money on settlements *in 2024 alone* and give them even more money and power which will result in even more settlements.
34,000 already employed by NYPD. Before overtime, $11 billion in taxpayer funds. Largest police force in world.
Cuomo calling for 5000 more. Base starting salary alone: $300 million more.
Could instead fund violence interruption & summer youth employment in every NYC neighborhood for 5 years.
Cuomo calling for 5000 more. Base starting salary alone: $300 million more.
Could instead fund violence interruption & summer youth employment in every NYC neighborhood for 5 years.
June 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The politician who blew $60 million of taxpayer money on his sexual harassment defense wants to take the police force that blew $206 million of taxpayer money on settlements *in 2024 alone* and give them even more money and power which will result in even more settlements.
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Trump's State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce says America is "the greatest country on earth next to Israel"
June 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Trump's State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce says America is "the greatest country on earth next to Israel"
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"compensation: Flat Fee of $1,000, paid in cryptocurrency - Provided by FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT LLC"
Seat Fillers Needed - June 14th - Constitution Avenue - DC - talent gigs - craigslist
T-Mellon Events is looking for seat fillers and extras to provide their time for space maximization and attendance perception for an event taking place in Washington DC on June 14th. Extras and Seat.....
washingtondc.craigslist.org
June 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
"compensation: Flat Fee of $1,000, paid in cryptocurrency - Provided by FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT LLC"
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👇Didn't run for reelection because he was credibly abused of witness tampering in his aide's domestic abuse case
Former Gov. David Paterson also endorses Cuomo for mayor saying he’s experienced, having already been governor.
June 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
👇Didn't run for reelection because he was credibly abused of witness tampering in his aide's domestic abuse case
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incredible "blacks rule" moment here
June 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
incredible "blacks rule" moment here
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He and his husband were terrorized by homophobes who murdered him, in case you didn't know, which you very understandably might not given the headlines.
The exonerative voice was initially reserved for cops, but now it's applied to the IDF and even random hate criminals
June 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
He and his husband were terrorized by homophobes who murdered him, in case you didn't know, which you very understandably might not given the headlines.
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the fact most reports are leaving out that he was killed protecting his husband during a homophobic hate crime where his dead dog's skull was placed in their mailbox as a threat is leaving some important details out i think
Jonathan Joss, the voice actor for John Redcorn in “King of the Hill,” has died after being shot by a neighbor in Texas. He was 59
'King of the Hill' Voice Actor Jonathan Joss Fatally Shot in Texas
Actor Jonathan Joss -- best known for his work in the animated series "King of the Hill" has died after being shot by a neighbor in Texas, TMZ has learned.
www.tmz.com
June 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
the fact most reports are leaving out that he was killed protecting his husband during a homophobic hate crime where his dead dog's skull was placed in their mailbox as a threat is leaving some important details out i think
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good news everyone, climate change is continuing to worsen unabated and fascism has completely broken containment but at least 2025 comes with a *checks notes*
... Glenn Greenwald sex tape.
... Glenn Greenwald sex tape.
May 30, 2025 at 4:57 AM
good news everyone, climate change is continuing to worsen unabated and fascism has completely broken containment but at least 2025 comes with a *checks notes*
... Glenn Greenwald sex tape.
... Glenn Greenwald sex tape.
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love to have people arrested by a private shadow police force in my functioning democracy
Jesus tapdancing Christ
"The reason state troopers are being summoned to arrest the homeless, a WSMV4 Investigation found, is that they are working for a proprietary security organization in which the troopers are paid with private dollars by a downtown Nashville business organization."
"The reason state troopers are being summoned to arrest the homeless, a WSMV4 Investigation found, is that they are working for a proprietary security organization in which the troopers are paid with private dollars by a downtown Nashville business organization."
‘Shadow’ police force removing homeless from downtown Nashville, state trooper says
“Our job is to police the homeless community,” a trooper told WSMV4 Investigates. “Profiling is what it is.”
www.wsmv.com
May 30, 2025 at 3:10 AM
love to have people arrested by a private shadow police force in my functioning democracy
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The federal government is on track to collect a record $23 billion in tariff revenue in May. That would be roughly 3x last year's figure for May.
For some context, the tax bill passed by Congress last week would reduce federal revenue by ~$468 billion in 2026 (per CBO).
For some context, the tax bill passed by Congress last week would reduce federal revenue by ~$468 billion in 2026 (per CBO).
May 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The federal government is on track to collect a record $23 billion in tariff revenue in May. That would be roughly 3x last year's figure for May.
For some context, the tax bill passed by Congress last week would reduce federal revenue by ~$468 billion in 2026 (per CBO).
For some context, the tax bill passed by Congress last week would reduce federal revenue by ~$468 billion in 2026 (per CBO).
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Honey I’m afraid Yurtel went bust and now we’re yurtless for our glamping. No they didn’t take credit card. Anyway we’re out over ten thousand pounds and they’re not doing refunds
![The cheapest package offered by Yurtel was £10,000 for a deluxe bell tent with options ranging up to £16,500 for a presidential suite, which featured a front deck with seating, a king sized bed and a sofa.
In an email to customers, the company said it ceased trading due to insolvency and would commence formal liquidation shortly.
It said that accommodation booked with Yurtel would not be available and advised people to book with another provider.
It added that money customers had paid "cannot be refunded" and advised that details of the claim process would be provided to creditors when liquidation has started.
'Only option'
Lydia, who paid £10,000 plus vat for tickets and accommodation for two via bank transfer, said she was "absolutely gutted".
She claimed the company did not allow customers to book via credit card.
"I tried to get it [tickets] through the normal Glastonbury route and wasn't successful and then booked quite soon after that," she said.
Lydia said "the only option" was to purchase tickets through Yurtel, with her parents also spending £16,000 to join her.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qc6xzgctorfsm35w6i3vdebx/bafkreiasc7r2yi5bcihus75gaj6ku6s2au7fghgcttbk6f4y33p4ywsasa@jpeg)
May 23, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Honey I’m afraid Yurtel went bust and now we’re yurtless for our glamping. No they didn’t take credit card. Anyway we’re out over ten thousand pounds and they’re not doing refunds
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there's going to be legislation introduced based on this shooting almost immediately
BREAKING: Gunman outside Jewish museum in Washington, D.C. shouted "Free Palestine" while being arrested - NBC
BREAKING: 2 people killed in shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
Israeli embassy employees are among the victims, according to Israel's ambassador, calling it an "act of anti-Semitic terrorism"
Israeli embassy employees are among the victims, according to Israel's ambassador, calling it an "act of anti-Semitic terrorism"
May 22, 2025 at 3:46 AM
there's going to be legislation introduced based on this shooting almost immediately