Giddeygal
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Leftie childbirth breastmilk pacifist no nukes humanist, Ngunnawal country, ACT, Australia.
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Republicans handed major loss in court over swing state voter lawsuit Republicans just suffered a significant setback in North Carolina ahead of this fall's midterm elections, where they're hoping to stop Democrats from flipping a crucial U.S. Senate seat.NBC News reported Monday that a lawsuit file
Republicans handed major loss in court over swing state voter lawsuit
Republicans just suffered a significant setback in North Carolina ahead of this fall's midterm elections, where they're hoping to stop Democrats from flipping a crucial U.S. Senate seat.NBC News reported Monday that a lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the North Carolina Re...
www.alternet.org
February 17, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Republicans handed major loss in court over swing state voter lawsuit Republicans just suffered a significant setback in North Carolina ahead of this fall's midterm elections, where they're hoping to stop Democrats from flipping a crucial U.S. Senate seat.NBC News reported Monday that a lawsuit file
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The worst case scenario for an AOC presidential run in 2028 is that she’s setting herself up for 2032 or 2036.
She is going to be president someday—it’s just a matter of time.
She is going to be president someday—it’s just a matter of time.
You Know What? Maybe the Time Is Right for an AOC Presidential Bid
She’s only 36, and there’s a good argument that she should run for Senate and bide her time. But she also could be a formidable White House candidate.
newrepublic.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:13 PM
The worst case scenario for an AOC presidential run in 2028 is that she’s setting herself up for 2032 or 2036.
She is going to be president someday—it’s just a matter of time.
She is going to be president someday—it’s just a matter of time.
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QUEENSLAND GENOMIC ANALYSIS REPORT: 11 Feb 2026
🔸XFG: ~34%
🔸NB.1.8.1: ~30%
🔸BA.3.2: ~18%
🔸KP.3.1.1: ~18%
Source: www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/asset...
🔸XFG: ~34%
🔸NB.1.8.1: ~30%
🔸BA.3.2: ~18%
🔸KP.3.1.1: ~18%
Source: www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/asset...
February 17, 2026 at 2:08 AM
QUEENSLAND GENOMIC ANALYSIS REPORT: 11 Feb 2026
🔸XFG: ~34%
🔸NB.1.8.1: ~30%
🔸BA.3.2: ~18%
🔸KP.3.1.1: ~18%
Source: www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/asset...
🔸XFG: ~34%
🔸NB.1.8.1: ~30%
🔸BA.3.2: ~18%
🔸KP.3.1.1: ~18%
Source: www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/asset...
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Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 16 Feb 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 423 (+15.8%)
🔹Influenza: 439 (-15.0%)
🔹RSV: 444 (-4.9%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 37 (+5.7%)
🔸Influenza: 34 (+21.4%)
🔸RSV: 30 (+30.4%)
Source: health.qld.gov.au/clinical-pra...
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 423 (+15.8%)
🔹Influenza: 439 (-15.0%)
🔹RSV: 444 (-4.9%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 37 (+5.7%)
🔸Influenza: 34 (+21.4%)
🔸RSV: 30 (+30.4%)
Source: health.qld.gov.au/clinical-pra...
February 17, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 16 Feb 2026
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 423 (+15.8%)
🔹Influenza: 439 (-15.0%)
🔹RSV: 444 (-4.9%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 37 (+5.7%)
🔸Influenza: 34 (+21.4%)
🔸RSV: 30 (+30.4%)
Source: health.qld.gov.au/clinical-pra...
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 423 (+15.8%)
🔹Influenza: 439 (-15.0%)
🔹RSV: 444 (-4.9%)
Hospitalisations:
🔸COVID: 37 (+5.7%)
🔸Influenza: 34 (+21.4%)
🔸RSV: 30 (+30.4%)
Source: health.qld.gov.au/clinical-pra...
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Exhibit A of the kind of rank stupidity we can expect from the Coalition now, as a companion to its racism. Citizens have a right of return; they're our problem and our responsibility. Might as well be calling for the return of witch burning.
February 17, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Exhibit A of the kind of rank stupidity we can expect from the Coalition now, as a companion to its racism. Citizens have a right of return; they're our problem and our responsibility. Might as well be calling for the return of witch burning.
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60 cases of measles in Enfield, all unvaccinated, 1 in 5 hospitalised
Well done anti-vaxers, slow clap 👏
64.3% of five-year-olds in Enfield are vaccinated, 95% is needed to prevent outbreaks
Measles is 6 x more infectious than Covid
Well done anti-vaxers, slow clap 👏
64.3% of five-year-olds in Enfield are vaccinated, 95% is needed to prevent outbreaks
Measles is 6 x more infectious than Covid
Fast-spreading measles outbreak takes hold among under-10s in north London
UK Health Security Agency urges parents in Enfield to get their children vaccinated as Easter holiday travels approach
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:59 AM
60 cases of measles in Enfield, all unvaccinated, 1 in 5 hospitalised
Well done anti-vaxers, slow clap 👏
64.3% of five-year-olds in Enfield are vaccinated, 95% is needed to prevent outbreaks
Measles is 6 x more infectious than Covid
Well done anti-vaxers, slow clap 👏
64.3% of five-year-olds in Enfield are vaccinated, 95% is needed to prevent outbreaks
Measles is 6 x more infectious than Covid
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The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly-processed food. But, when it comes to carbs, many people don't know which ones are ultra-processed. Here's an easy way to find out. n.pr/3MxnwFO
Is that carb ultra-processed? Here's a test even a kid can do
The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly-processed food. But, when it comes to carbs, many people don't know which ones are ultra-processed. Here's an easy way to find out.
n.pr
February 16, 2026 at 10:31 AM
The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly-processed food. But, when it comes to carbs, many people don't know which ones are ultra-processed. Here's an easy way to find out. n.pr/3MxnwFO
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She is completely correct. The emergence of the far right is absolutely linked to the betrayals of neoliberalism.
A message democracies across the world need to listen to.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
A message democracies across the world need to listen to.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
In Munich, AOC warns that democracies must deliver for the working class to stave off 'authoritarianism'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a rare glimpse into her views on foreign policy at the Munich Security Conference, while sidestepping when asked "when" she'll run for president.
www.nbcnews.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:35 PM
She is completely correct. The emergence of the far right is absolutely linked to the betrayals of neoliberalism.
A message democracies across the world need to listen to.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
A message democracies across the world need to listen to.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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s Farrer more traditionally a Liberal or National seat? I break down the last Liberal versus National contest in 2001 by local government area. But boundary changes since have added a big slice of National voting territory from the Riverina.
antonygreen.com.au/farrer-a-lib...
antonygreen.com.au/farrer-a-lib...
Farrer – a Liberal or National Seat?
In a previous post published on Friday, I went through a detailed history of the Farrer electorate. In short, the seat was created in 1949. Until 1983 the seat was based on the southern NSW rural c…
antonygreen.com.au
February 16, 2026 at 10:34 AM
s Farrer more traditionally a Liberal or National seat? I break down the last Liberal versus National contest in 2001 by local government area. But boundary changes since have added a big slice of National voting territory from the Riverina.
antonygreen.com.au/farrer-a-lib...
antonygreen.com.au/farrer-a-lib...
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Nasal COVID vaccine boost increases IgA responses linked to variant neutralisation.
"A novel nasal booster approach may help close the gap between systemic vaccination and infection-blocking mucosal immunity, offering fresh insight into next-generation COVID vaccine strategies."
"A novel nasal booster approach may help close the gap between systemic vaccination and infection-blocking mucosal immunity, offering fresh insight into next-generation COVID vaccine strategies."
Nasal COVID vaccine boost increases IgA responses linked to variant neutralisation
Intranasal boosting after prior intramuscular COVID vaccination induced strong mucosal IgA responses in a small human cohort. These antibodies showed markedly enhanced neutralising activity against Om...
www.news-medical.net
February 15, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Nasal COVID vaccine boost increases IgA responses linked to variant neutralisation.
"A novel nasal booster approach may help close the gap between systemic vaccination and infection-blocking mucosal immunity, offering fresh insight into next-generation COVID vaccine strategies."
"A novel nasal booster approach may help close the gap between systemic vaccination and infection-blocking mucosal immunity, offering fresh insight into next-generation COVID vaccine strategies."
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I would say they aren't built for this fight or made for this moment. It has less to due with age and ossification of ideas and unwillingness to change.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Democrats’ struggles could be partly because they’re just too old, says Obama
“There is an element of, at some point, you age out,” the former president said.
www.politico.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:40 PM
I would say they aren't built for this fight or made for this moment. It has less to due with age and ossification of ideas and unwillingness to change.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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the FBI deleted this tweet
might’ve hit a little close to home for the director
might’ve hit a little close to home for the director
February 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM
the FBI deleted this tweet
might’ve hit a little close to home for the director
might’ve hit a little close to home for the director
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Always enjoy being told that the private sector is a more efficient and productive way to deliver public services
Public-private partnerships do 👏 not 👏 work 👏.
'Predatory' NDIS providers targeting remote communities with gifts
People with disabilities in remote Northern Territory communities are being targeted by unscrupulous NDIS providers using high-pressure sales tactics and inducements including cash, cigarettes and alc...
www.abc.net.au
February 15, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Always enjoy being told that the private sector is a more efficient and productive way to deliver public services
Oh my day just got worse. Tony Abbott.
February 13, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Oh my day just got worse. Tony Abbott.
All is well. Cappuccino!
February 13, 2026 at 8:35 AM
All is well. Cappuccino!
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February 12, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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If the cap fits.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
February 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM
If the cap fits.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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Any NOVIDs out there?
Fully vaxed or no?
Fully vaxed or no?
February 11, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Any NOVIDs out there?
Fully vaxed or no?
Fully vaxed or no?
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We knew from the moment we heard it that “social cohesion” would be one of those Orwellian terms which would be used to cover all manner of state sanctioned abuse and deprivation of civic freedoms.
It fuels the very unrest it pretends to seek to quell.
It fuels the very unrest it pretends to seek to quell.
February 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
We knew from the moment we heard it that “social cohesion” would be one of those Orwellian terms which would be used to cover all manner of state sanctioned abuse and deprivation of civic freedoms.
It fuels the very unrest it pretends to seek to quell.
It fuels the very unrest it pretends to seek to quell.
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NSW Police used pepper spray, helicopters, horses and blockades as part of a new program designed to bring the community together.
Read more: theshovel.com.au/2026/02/10/s...
Read more: theshovel.com.au/2026/02/10/s...
February 9, 2026 at 10:56 PM
NSW Police used pepper spray, helicopters, horses and blockades as part of a new program designed to bring the community together.
Read more: theshovel.com.au/2026/02/10/s...
Read more: theshovel.com.au/2026/02/10/s...
Anyone know what brand of watch this is please?
February 9, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Anyone know what brand of watch this is please?
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Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Linked to Brain Swelling in Kids
Several children have come down with serious complications like encephalitis and pneumonia, state health officials reported this week. gizmodo.com/measles-outb... Yes, there are serious complications with measles!
Several children have come down with serious complications like encephalitis and pneumonia, state health officials reported this week. gizmodo.com/measles-outb... Yes, there are serious complications with measles!
Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Linked to Brain Swelling in Kids
Several children have come down with serious complications like encephalitis and pneumonia, state health officials reported this week.
gizmodo.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Linked to Brain Swelling in Kids
Several children have come down with serious complications like encephalitis and pneumonia, state health officials reported this week. gizmodo.com/measles-outb... Yes, there are serious complications with measles!
Several children have come down with serious complications like encephalitis and pneumonia, state health officials reported this week. gizmodo.com/measles-outb... Yes, there are serious complications with measles!