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A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her back with a broom, the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows.
“Perhaps the absurd thing was not the absurdity of a cow using tools," one researcher said, "but the absurdity of us never thinking that a cow might be intelligent.”
“Perhaps the absurd thing was not the absurdity of a cow using tools," one researcher said, "but the absurdity of us never thinking that a cow might be intelligent.”
Cows Use Tools, Too, New Study Finds
A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her own back with a broom — the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows, researchers say.
nyti.ms
January 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM
A pet cow named Veronika can scratch her back with a broom, the first scientifically documented case of tool use in cows.
“Perhaps the absurd thing was not the absurdity of a cow using tools," one researcher said, "but the absurdity of us never thinking that a cow might be intelligent.”
“Perhaps the absurd thing was not the absurdity of a cow using tools," one researcher said, "but the absurdity of us never thinking that a cow might be intelligent.”
More must be done to support #Ukraine. Defeat this Russian invasion of #Europe.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/w...
Kyiv’s Cruelest Winter: Russia Knocks Out the Heat in the Bitter Cold
www.nytimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:37 PM
More must be done to support #Ukraine. Defeat this Russian invasion of #Europe.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/w...
I think it's literally impossible for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to hire anyone who is not a racist, Bigot or Antisemitic. New example is Atta-Mensch, horrible creature.
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nypost.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:40 PM
I think it's literally impossible for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to hire anyone who is not a racist, Bigot or Antisemitic. New example is Atta-Mensch, horrible creature.
nypost.com/2026/01/18/u...
nypost.com/2026/01/18/u...
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⚡️ Italy to deliver critical heating equipment to Ukraine.
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President, announced the urgent aid is designated for regions most devastated by Russian attacks.
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Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President, announced the urgent aid is designated for regions most devastated by Russian attacks.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:23 PM
⚡️ Italy to deliver critical heating equipment to Ukraine.
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President, announced the urgent aid is designated for regions most devastated by Russian attacks.
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Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President, announced the urgent aid is designated for regions most devastated by Russian attacks.
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❤️🔥 A fundraiser for generators for Kyiv took off in Poland, hitting its initial goal in just hours.
In three days, donors raised over 1.1 million PLN (about 300,000 USD), and organizers have now raised the target to 2 million PLN.
In three days, donors raised over 1.1 million PLN (about 300,000 USD), and organizers have now raised the target to 2 million PLN.
January 18, 2026 at 12:08 PM
❤️🔥 A fundraiser for generators for Kyiv took off in Poland, hitting its initial goal in just hours.
In three days, donors raised over 1.1 million PLN (about 300,000 USD), and organizers have now raised the target to 2 million PLN.
In three days, donors raised over 1.1 million PLN (about 300,000 USD), and organizers have now raised the target to 2 million PLN.
Youtube Journslist Nick Shirley helped expose billions in Somali Fraud in #Minneapolis #Minnesota. An American hero. They stole from American Taxpayers.
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I Exposed Minnesotas Billion Dollar Fraud Scandal
YouTube video by Nick Shirley
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January 19, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Youtube Journslist Nick Shirley helped expose billions in Somali Fraud in #Minneapolis #Minnesota. An American hero. They stole from American Taxpayers.
youtu.be/zF2a3aTfA9w?...
youtu.be/zF2a3aTfA9w?...
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Evidence shows that in nonhuman primates, same-gender sexual behavior plays an important role in the survival of individuals within certain species, helping them navigate harsh climates, predators, food scarcity and complex social structures.
The evolutionary upside of same-sex sex among primates
New science suggests why monkeys and other primates engage in same-sex relations
www.washingtonpost.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Evidence shows that in nonhuman primates, same-gender sexual behavior plays an important role in the survival of individuals within certain species, helping them navigate harsh climates, predators, food scarcity and complex social structures.
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Russian forces keep bombing Dobropillia in Donetsk region, reducing the town to ruins. Continuous airstrikes have destroyed homes and infrastructure in yet another attack on eastern Ukraine. #Ukraine
January 16, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Russian forces keep bombing Dobropillia in Donetsk region, reducing the town to ruins. Continuous airstrikes have destroyed homes and infrastructure in yet another attack on eastern Ukraine. #Ukraine
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🫂 Lithuania pledges additional energy support for Ukraine
Lithuania pledges additional energy support for Ukraine
Lithuania's government is planning to make a decision in the coming days to provide Ukraine with additional energy assistance, specifically power generation equipment, to help the country address ener...
www.pravda.com.ua
January 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
🫂 Lithuania pledges additional energy support for Ukraine
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⚡️Over 163,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation.
Russian independent media outlet Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 163,606 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
Russian independent media outlet Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 163,606 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
Over 163,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation
Russian independent media outlet Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 163,606 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
Since the media outlet...
kyivindependent.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:17 AM
⚡️Over 163,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation.
Russian independent media outlet Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 163,606 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
Russian independent media outlet Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has confirmed the identities of 163,606 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine.
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For #caturday, here's a nice photo of Larry the Downing Street cat. Larry turns 19 this year, God bless him. His title is said to be Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office. (Official portrait by Her Majesty's Government, 2016)
January 17, 2026 at 6:41 PM
For #caturday, here's a nice photo of Larry the Downing Street cat. Larry turns 19 this year, God bless him. His title is said to be Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office. (Official portrait by Her Majesty's Government, 2016)
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Sanna Marin: the West avoids decades of war with Russia only by helping Ukraine push Russia fully out of Ukrainian territory — including Crimea. “There isn’t any other choice.” Anything less is a pause that rewards invasion.
January 17, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Sanna Marin: the West avoids decades of war with Russia only by helping Ukraine push Russia fully out of Ukrainian territory — including Crimea. “There isn’t any other choice.” Anything less is a pause that rewards invasion.
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⚡️Poland approves transfer of 9 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Poland has approved the transfer of nine MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski said Jan. 15 in an interview with Polish media.
Poland has approved the transfer of nine MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski said Jan. 15 in an interview with Polish media.
Poland approves transfer of 9 fighter jets to Ukraine
Poland has approved the transfer of nine MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski said Jan. 15 in an interview with Polish media.
kyivindependent.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
⚡️Poland approves transfer of 9 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Poland has approved the transfer of nine MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski said Jan. 15 in an interview with Polish media.
Poland has approved the transfer of nine MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski said Jan. 15 in an interview with Polish media.
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Ukraine will receive the SAMP/T first, could be as early as this year. "We agreed that this [SAMP/T NG] system, once developed, will be first deployed in Ukraine and will operate in Ukraine.”
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January 16, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Ukraine will receive the SAMP/T first, could be as early as this year. "We agreed that this [SAMP/T NG] system, once developed, will be first deployed in Ukraine and will operate in Ukraine.”
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Italian authorities detained in the Italian port of Brindisi a bulk carrier belonging to Russia‘s shadow fleet. In violation of sanctions imposed against Russia the ship is transporting 33,000 tons of ferrous metal.
January 17, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Italian authorities detained in the Italian port of Brindisi a bulk carrier belonging to Russia‘s shadow fleet. In violation of sanctions imposed against Russia the ship is transporting 33,000 tons of ferrous metal.
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Even the lowest estimates of the death toll in Iran’s wave of protests suggest the episode is one of the deadliest of its kind anywhere in decades. on.wsj.com/3YF4nEB
January 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Even the lowest estimates of the death toll in Iran’s wave of protests suggest the episode is one of the deadliest of its kind anywhere in decades. on.wsj.com/3YF4nEB
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My favourite two actors of all time. Imagining an alternate world where they're are discussing all the films they made together at Hammer. #TheFilmCrowd
January 16, 2026 at 9:22 PM
My favourite two actors of all time. Imagining an alternate world where they're are discussing all the films they made together at Hammer. #TheFilmCrowd
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The European Commission is considering ways to allow Ukraine's quick accession to the European Union as part of a peace deal with Russia but without giving Kyiv full membership rights, which would only be "earned" after transition periods, E.U. officials say.
E.U. executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine
Ukrainian E.U. membership in 2027 was pencilled into a 20-point peace plan, diplomats said, as a measure to ensure Ukraine's economic prosperity after the war ends.
nbcnews.to
January 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM
The European Commission is considering ways to allow Ukraine's quick accession to the European Union as part of a peace deal with Russia but without giving Kyiv full membership rights, which would only be "earned" after transition periods, E.U. officials say.
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The former child star and author of I’m Glad My Mom Died has created a brilliant teenage character who won’t play the victim. Read our full review ⬇️
Jennette McCurdy’s debut novel is Lolita for the post-MeToo generation
www.thetimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:17 PM
The former child star and author of I’m Glad My Mom Died has created a brilliant teenage character who won’t play the victim. Read our full review ⬇️
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I was hoping for #NAFOfellas to quote that above with the same text but their handle and a supportive pic...😜💙💛 #NAFO #StandWithUkraine #UkraineWillWin #russiaIsATerroristState
January 16, 2026 at 3:22 PM
I was hoping for #NAFOfellas to quote that above with the same text but their handle and a supportive pic...😜💙💛 #NAFO #StandWithUkraine #UkraineWillWin #russiaIsATerroristState
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Zelensky met with Serhiy Sternenko, thanking him for supporting Ukraine’s army and advancing drone capabilities. They discussed volunteer efforts, legal support for them, and coordination with brigades. Zelensky emphasized the need for accurate info at all levels and agreed on continued cooperation.
January 15, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Zelensky met with Serhiy Sternenko, thanking him for supporting Ukraine’s army and advancing drone capabilities. They discussed volunteer efforts, legal support for them, and coordination with brigades. Zelensky emphasized the need for accurate info at all levels and agreed on continued cooperation.
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Soldiers in the 433th UAV battalion in Ukraine need some support. One soldier I've known since the Yavoriv strike in 2022, he made sure I got out the door when the missiles were falling
Help get them the support & equipment they need:
[email protected]
Help get them the support & equipment they need:
[email protected]
January 9, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Soldiers in the 433th UAV battalion in Ukraine need some support. One soldier I've known since the Yavoriv strike in 2022, he made sure I got out the door when the missiles were falling
Help get them the support & equipment they need:
[email protected]
Help get them the support & equipment they need:
[email protected]