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Quietly observing world events, new ideas, and the people behind them. Learning while thumbing through my digital Rolodex. One card, one story at a time.
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For some reason, I keep trying to find something wrong with this study. 🤔
scinews.bsky.social Science News @scinews.bsky.social · 13h
Alcohol raises dementia risk at every level of drinking

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December 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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highnorthnews.bsky.social
#Debate: The silk gloves are off. It took the Danish Defence Intelligence Service to stand up against the USA and Donald Trump. Their message cannot be misunderstood: the USA is a threat to Europe.
#Arctic #USA #Denmark #Security #Intelligence #Defense
The Silk Gloves Are off and Europe Is in the Splits
Comment: The silk gloves are off. It took the Danish Defence Intelligence Service to stand up against the USA and Donald Trump. Their message cannot be misunderstood: the USA is a threat to Europe.
www.highnorthnews.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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vancouversun.bsky.social
This Day in History, 1888: Rumour flies that American president wanted to annex Canada, or buy it vancouversun.com/news/day-his...
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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‘We’ve moved to Canada and are proud of it’: Sour Puss liquor production moves from Minnesota to Quebec | Globalnews.ca
The company has signed a deal to produce the liquor in Quebec after several provinces stopped stocking certain American-made alcohol products in response to U.S. trade actions.
globalnews.ca
November 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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sciam.bsky.social
City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals
City Raccoons Are Evolving to Look More Like Pets
City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals
www.scientificamerican.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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newsweek.com
Footage of an unwell guest during a speech by Obama in 2013 has resurfaced, and has been compared to Trump's recent reaction.
Trump vs. Obama’s Reactions to Unwell Guests During Speeches Go Viral
www.newsweek.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Looks like #Orcas have just levelled up in the apex world
November 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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cnn.com
One month after Jeffrey Epstein died in a jail cell while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, JPMorgan Chase reported to US authorities of more than one billion dollars in transactions it viewed as suspicious, according to newly unsealed court records.
Newly unsealed Epstein records shed light on years of his financial transactions with Wall St. figures | CNN Politics
One month after Jeffrey Epstein died in a jail cell while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, JPMorgan Chase reported to US authorities of more than one billion dollars in transactions it viewe...
www.cnn.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
Domestic spending fuelled Canada’s ‘record-breaking’ summer tourism spike
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Domestic spending fuelled Canada’s ‘record-breaking’ summer tourism spike
Canadian summer tourism numbers have hit an all-time high, thanks in large part to increased domestic spending. The numbers in one western province really helped drive the increase.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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iflscience.com
Male Humpback Dolphins Spotted Wearing Sea Sponge “Wigs” To Woo The Ladies

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Male Humpback Dolphins Spotted Wearing Sea Sponge “Wigs” To Woo The Ladies
Because nothing says "love me please" like a sponge on the head.
www.iflscience.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Latest from me - How a tiny US gun shop won – and botched – a $1bn Ukraine contract.

Based in an Arizona strip mall and boasting ‘reasonable prices’, OTL Firearms landed an order for vast quantities of rockets and other Soviet-standard munitions. It never delivered.

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How a tiny US gun shop won — and botched — a $1bn Ukraine contract
[FREE TO READ] Based in an Arizona strip mall and boasting ‘reasonable prices’, OTL Firearms landed an order for vast quantities of rockets and other Soviet-standard munitions. It never delivered
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October 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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meidastouch.com
Here’s the original clip of Ronald Reagan from April 25, 1987, where he delivered a complete and total rebuke against tariffs. Trump's calling Reagan’s words here “FAKE” and “fraudulent.” They’re 100% real. And the original clip is actually far worse for Trump, as much is left out of the ad:
October 24, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Warning, this advertisement by the #Ontario Government may be triggering for some viewers.

The Way To Prosperity Is By Working Together

#Canada #USA #tariffs #Sorry

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Doug Ford on X: "It’s official: Ontario’s new advertising campaign in the U.S. has launched.  Using every tool we have, we’ll never stop making the case against American tariffs on Canada. The way to prosperity is by working together. Watch our new ad. https://t.co/SgIVC1cqMJ" / X
It’s official: Ontario’s new advertising campaign in the U.S. has launched.  Using every tool we have, we’ll never stop making the case against American tariffs on Canada. The way to prosperity is by working together. Watch our new ad. https://t.co/SgIVC1cqMJ
x.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Perhaps a big win by the #Jays in the coming weeks would be the icing on the cake?

#Toronto #BlueJays #Canada #WorldSeries
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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winnipegfreepress.com
NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Loggins is objecting to the use of his music in a social media post showing an artificial intelligence-generated video of President Donald Trump dumping excrement from a fighter jet on last weekend’s “No Kings” protests.
Loggins demands removal of Trump's AI-generated video using ‘Danger Zone’
NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Loggins is objecting to the use of his music in a social media post showing an artificial intelligence-generated video of President Donald Trump dumping excrement from a fighter jet on last weekend’s “No Kings” protests.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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5-year-old girl fell overboard on Disney cruise due to mom: police report - National | Globalnews.ca
The Broward County Sheriff's Office report stated that the family was walking on the fourth deck of the ship when "they stopped to take a photo of the daughter."
globalnews.ca
October 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
dailyhive.com/vancouver/po...
'Give Point Roberts to Canada': U.S. resident pleads for help amidst tariff war | Urbanized
Former Vancouver city councillor and current Point Roberts resident Brian Calder is ready for the community to become part of Canada.
dailyhive.com
October 19, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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Denmark to boost Arctic defence with new ships, jets and HQ
Denmark will buy US F-35 fighter jets and new ships to defend the Arctic, including Greenland.
www.bbc.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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carleysue.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A 7+ hour #humpback rescue mission. 🍻 to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans #DFO, Department of National Defence #DND, and Vancouver Island Whale Watch.

#whales #fader #BCY0195

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Video shows ‘Fader’ the humpback whale being freed of 450 feet of rope in B.C.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada says more than 450 feet (137 metres) of rope and other fishing gear was removed from an entangled humpback whale in the waters off Vancouver Island, B.C.
cheknews.ca
September 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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I must say, this video of United States Customs and Border Protection #CBP raging on a #Canadian tourist makes for a great tourism campaign. So much for #professionalism.

#Tourism101 #WelcomeToAmerica #TravelAdvisory #Canada #ThanksNoThanks
U.S. CBP reviewing apparent road rage incident between officer and Canadian tourist in WNY
United States Customs and Border Protection says it is conducting a managerial review of an incident caught on camera between a U.S. customs agent and a Canadian tourist in Western New York.
www.wkbw.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Ironic that his first name is Avion!
washingtonpost.com The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Sep 25
Firefighter Avion Anderson never expected to go viral while conquering his biggest fear: heights.

His rope rescue training turned him into an online sensation.

Read more: https://wapo.st/3VySmPu
September 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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gbrockell.bsky.social
NEW: Air Force jets are doing ICE flights to Africa with transponders turned off, making them nearly un-trackable.

This includes the third-country removal to Ghana and another secret flight. We figured out where it landed.

From me for @rollingstone.com:

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ICE Is Deporting People to Africa on Nearly Un-Trackable Military Flights
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is deporting people to African countries like Ghana on military flights that are nearly un-trackable.
www.rollingstone.com
September 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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rbreich.bsky.social
David Letterman is right: you can't appease a tyrant.
September 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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npr.org
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM