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Michael Deacon:
“…he’s shown other men that they too need to fight this viciously authoritarian movement. And to recognise that, under its terms, ‘Be kind’ really means be compliant, be meek – and be quiet.’”
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Michael Deacon:
“…he’s shown other men that they too need to fight this viciously authoritarian movement. And to recognise that, under its terms, ‘Be kind’ really means be compliant, be meek – and be quiet.’”
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Graham Linehan is a hero for our times
How did something as self-evidently bonkers as trans ideology gain such a powerful grip over our society? Over our politics, our universities, the BBC and countless other institutions? Funnily enough,...
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November 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Opinion|
Michael Deacon:
“…he’s shown other men that they too need to fight this viciously authoritarian movement. And to recognise that, under its terms, ‘Be kind’ really means be compliant, be meek – and be quiet.’”
uk.news.yahoo.com/graham-lineh...
Michael Deacon:
“…he’s shown other men that they too need to fight this viciously authoritarian movement. And to recognise that, under its terms, ‘Be kind’ really means be compliant, be meek – and be quiet.’”
uk.news.yahoo.com/graham-lineh...
Note that this is guidance on applying a ruling by the UK Supreme Court. Nothing to do with American laws.
'The 300-page [EHRC] document [has been] seen by The Times but not yet published'.
'The guidance says that sex-based rules for sport must be applied strictly on the basis of biological sex.'
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'The guidance says that sex-based rules for sport must be applied strictly on the basis of biological sex.'
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
What is the new gender guidance on single-sex spaces and sport?
We look at several elements of the equality watchdog’s code, which advises organisations on how to interpret the Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act
www.thetimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Note that this is guidance on applying a ruling by the UK Supreme Court. Nothing to do with American laws.
The NWF held 405.7 tons of gold before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Finance Ministry has since sold 57%, or 232.6 tons, to cover budget shortfalls, leaving 173.1 tons as of Nov. 1.”
The Finance Ministry has since sold 57%, or 232.6 tons, to cover budget shortfalls, leaving 173.1 tons as of Nov. 1.”
What happened last week is that Putin ran out of money. All this diplomatic chaos, unofficial actors trying to set foreign policy, started the week Russia began selling off its gold reserves. What we're seeing is weakness, and influence: Putin has called in his US assets to stave off catastrophe. 8/
Russia’s Central Bank Starts Selling Physical Gold From Reserves - The Moscow Times
Russia’s Central Bank has for the first time begun selling physical gold from its reserves as part of Finance Ministry operations to fund the state budget, the Bank said on Wednesday.
www.themoscowtimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The NWF held 405.7 tons of gold before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Finance Ministry has since sold 57%, or 232.6 tons, to cover budget shortfalls, leaving 173.1 tons as of Nov. 1.”
The Finance Ministry has since sold 57%, or 232.6 tons, to cover budget shortfalls, leaving 173.1 tons as of Nov. 1.”
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Congress voted on as many censure measures last week as it did during all of the 118th Congress.
Both Republicans and Democrats are now tired of the back-and-forth.
Both Republicans and Democrats are now tired of the back-and-forth.
After a week of censures, some in Congress are having second thoughts
Censures were historically rare rebukes against lawmakers. But members of the House are increasingly using them in ways their peers say are political.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Congress voted on as many censure measures last week as it did during all of the 118th Congress.
Both Republicans and Democrats are now tired of the back-and-forth.
Both Republicans and Democrats are now tired of the back-and-forth.
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None of this was ever about Palestine. It was always about eliminating Jews.
November 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
None of this was ever about Palestine. It was always about eliminating Jews.
“You deserved an NYPD posture that recognized the sensitivity of this location, the climate we’re living in, and the heightened fear within our community,” she said. ‘Instead, you had turmoil.’”
Tisch got a standing ovation after her remarks.
Tisch got a standing ovation after her remarks.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes to synagogue congregation for protest response
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch apologized to the congregation of Manhattan’s historic Park East Synagogue, after a pro-Palestinian protest outside the house of worship turned into “tur…
www.nydailynews.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:13 AM
“You deserved an NYPD posture that recognized the sensitivity of this location, the climate we’re living in, and the heightened fear within our community,” she said. ‘Instead, you had turmoil.’”
Tisch got a standing ovation after her remarks.
Tisch got a standing ovation after her remarks.
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King: According to Secretary Rubio, this plan is not the administration’s position — it is essentially the Russians’ wish list that is now being presented to the Europeans and to the Ukrainians.
November 23, 2025 at 1:45 AM
King: According to Secretary Rubio, this plan is not the administration’s position — it is essentially the Russians’ wish list that is now being presented to the Europeans and to the Ukrainians.
“And now the genius part: If New York succeeds, Mamdani will owe his success to Trump, the so-called fascist.
“If New York collapses, Mamdani will not be able to claim sabotage…
“He will not be able to claim this victimhood narrative that the Left survives on.”
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“If New York collapses, Mamdani will not be able to claim sabotage…
“He will not be able to claim this victimhood narrative that the Left survives on.”
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November 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“And now the genius part: If New York succeeds, Mamdani will owe his success to Trump, the so-called fascist.
“If New York collapses, Mamdani will not be able to claim sabotage…
“He will not be able to claim this victimhood narrative that the Left survives on.”
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“If New York collapses, Mamdani will not be able to claim sabotage…
“He will not be able to claim this victimhood narrative that the Left survives on.”
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“Since activist Charlie Kirk, an evangelical Protestant, was assassinated in September, there’s been reports that mass attendance is way up. And over the last year, Catholic churches across the country have cited more conversions among young people.
New Yorkers turning to the church, number of Catholic converts soaring, according to priests
“We’re out of space and exploring adding more masses,” Father Daniel Ray told The Post.
nypost.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“Since activist Charlie Kirk, an evangelical Protestant, was assassinated in September, there’s been reports that mass attendance is way up. And over the last year, Catholic churches across the country have cited more conversions among young people.
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And if anyone needs reminding of what actually happened, the UN report is very clear on what was found in the audio recording.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
And if anyone needs reminding of what actually happened, the UN report is very clear on what was found in the audio recording.
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Seems like a good day to remind everyone that Jared Kushner advised Saudi Crown Prince MBS on how to “weather the storm” after his hit squad slaughtered American journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Seems like a good day to remind everyone that Jared Kushner advised Saudi Crown Prince MBS on how to “weather the storm” after his hit squad slaughtered American journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
“… the ‘LGBT and identity’ desk had effectively censored stories that ‘raised difficult questions about the trans debate’. He accused the desk of ‘a constant drip feed of one-sided stories … celebrating the trans experience without adequate balance or objectivity.’”
Emails reveal BBC women complained over trans reporting
Messages dating back five years show female staff raised concerns with bosses but felt rebuffed or ignored
www.thetimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:14 AM
“… the ‘LGBT and identity’ desk had effectively censored stories that ‘raised difficult questions about the trans debate’. He accused the desk of ‘a constant drip feed of one-sided stories … celebrating the trans experience without adequate balance or objectivity.’”
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Or to put it another way, if we insist on saying the way the USA functions right now is "fascism", then it might lead a lot of people to think "hey, fascism isn't so bad, what's all the fuss about?".
Let's not neutralize the word or the concept by pretending that it is upon us now.
Let's not neutralize the word or the concept by pretending that it is upon us now.
November 16, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Or to put it another way, if we insist on saying the way the USA functions right now is "fascism", then it might lead a lot of people to think "hey, fascism isn't so bad, what's all the fuss about?".
Let's not neutralize the word or the concept by pretending that it is upon us now.
Let's not neutralize the word or the concept by pretending that it is upon us now.
The first full-size IKEA outside of the New York City and Long Island area will open at Destiny USA in Syracuse on Friday, November 21, 2025.
There are currently two IKEA pickup locations, one in Buffalo and the other in Altamont. These are not full stores and used for online orders only.
There are currently two IKEA pickup locations, one in Buffalo and the other in Altamont. These are not full stores and used for online orders only.
Upstate New York Is Finally Getting Its 1st Full-Size IKEA
Upstate New York is going to get its first full-size IKEA store. Here's where and when it's opening.
hudsonvalleypost.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The first full-size IKEA outside of the New York City and Long Island area will open at Destiny USA in Syracuse on Friday, November 21, 2025.
There are currently two IKEA pickup locations, one in Buffalo and the other in Altamont. These are not full stores and used for online orders only.
There are currently two IKEA pickup locations, one in Buffalo and the other in Altamont. These are not full stores and used for online orders only.
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Russia struck apartment blocks across the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv overnight, killing at least four people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed as a "heinous attack" that deliberately targeted civilians ➡️ u.afp.com/Sne7
November 14, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Russia struck apartment blocks across the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv overnight, killing at least four people in what President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed as a "heinous attack" that deliberately targeted civilians ➡️ u.afp.com/Sne7
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
“Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday carried much of Southern Brooklyn, including Borough Park, Dyker Heights and Midwood, while Democrat Zohran Mamdani dominated Central, Eastern and Northern Brooklyn,. Despite the swaths of support for Cuomo, Mamdani won the borough overall with 57% of the vote.”
Southern Brooklyn, Orthodox neighborhoods stand out as Cuomo strongholds
INDEPENDENT MAYORAL CANDIDATE Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday carried much of Southern Brooklyn, including Borough Park, Dyker Heights and Midwood.
brooklyneagle.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:02 AM
“Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday carried much of Southern Brooklyn, including Borough Park, Dyker Heights and Midwood, while Democrat Zohran Mamdani dominated Central, Eastern and Northern Brooklyn,. Despite the swaths of support for Cuomo, Mamdani won the borough overall with 57% of the vote.”
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Representative Elise Stefanik, an upstate New York Republican and a leading ally of President Trump, is preparing to announce as early as Friday that she will run for governor next year, according to three people briefed on her plans.
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Stefanik to Launch Campaign to Challenge Gov. Hochul in New York
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Representative Elise Stefanik, an upstate New York Republican and a leading ally of President Trump, is preparing to announce as early as Friday that she will run for governor next year, according to three people briefed on her plans.
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“Andrew Cuomo, even in defeat, received more votes than any victorious mayor since 1993.”
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www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Zohran Mamdani Is About to Confront Reality
The new mayor will face enormous challenges and needs to prove quickly that he is up for them.
www.theatlantic.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
“Andrew Cuomo, even in defeat, received more votes than any victorious mayor since 1993.”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Breaking News: Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to formally declare her candidacy for New York governor as soon as Friday.
Stefanik to Launch Campaign to Challenge Gov. Hochul in New York
Elise Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman, is a leading ally of President Trump who has gone to great lengths to criticize Ms. Hochul and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
nyti.ms
November 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Breaking News: Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to formally declare her candidacy for New York governor as soon as Friday.
Told you so.
The GOP’s new villain lives in New York — and they’re already launching attack ads to make him every Democrat’s problem in 2026.
Republicans try to turn national Democratic candidates into Mamdani copycats
Republicans are working to make New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani the face of the Democratic Party in the midterms.
www.politico.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Told you so.
