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“When officers conceal their faces and perform their duties without name tapes or badge numbers, they sever an essential connection to the public. They turn authority into anonymity. And anonymous power is precisely what democratic systems are designed to prevent.”
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Take the Masks Off
ICE won’t even match the courage and professionalism of the Iraqi Police.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM
“When officers conceal their faces and perform their duties without name tapes or badge numbers, they sever an essential connection to the public. They turn authority into anonymity. And anonymous power is precisely what democratic systems are designed to prevent.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/take-the-m...
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Ukrainian children learn chess in bomb shelters. 21 Ukrainian chess players have been killed defending their country.
FIDE's response? Welcome Russian teams back.
Five federations just took them to court.
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/10/f...
FIDE's response? Welcome Russian teams back.
Five federations just took them to court.
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/10/f...
January 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Ukrainian children learn chess in bomb shelters. 21 Ukrainian chess players have been killed defending their country.
FIDE's response? Welcome Russian teams back.
Five federations just took them to court.
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/10/f...
FIDE's response? Welcome Russian teams back.
Five federations just took them to court.
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/10/f...
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The proper response would for European nations to close all air space in Western Ukraine and deploy air defense assets as well as fighter jets in this sector.
January 9, 2026 at 10:05 AM
The proper response would for European nations to close all air space in Western Ukraine and deploy air defense assets as well as fighter jets in this sector.
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The use of the Oreshnik was a predictably weak Russian gambit and it is easily explained. Russians are absolutely desperate. The situation for them is getting out of control, across the globe. Their allies and their power are disappearing on a huge scale.
January 9, 2026 at 10:05 AM
The use of the Oreshnik was a predictably weak Russian gambit and it is easily explained. Russians are absolutely desperate. The situation for them is getting out of control, across the globe. Their allies and their power are disappearing on a huge scale.
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A Washington Post article suggests that, beyond a certain threshold, larger homes don't make people happier. Instead, well-being is correlated with affordable housing in walkable neighborhoods where they feel socially connected.
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![Excerpt reads: "Prioritize your neighborhood
Neighborhoods drive our happiness (or unhappiness) more than we think.
When Lina Martinez, director of POLIS, the Center for Wellbeing Studies at Universidad Icesi in Colombia, studied the happiness of households in the city of Cali, she couldn’t find much difference between poorer and richer areas. “Their happiness is pretty much the same,” she said. But that changed when she isolated neighborhood conditions, such as access to transit, health care and parks. “The conditions of the neighborhood affect happiness,” she said. “I can’t link that to the space where [people] live.”
That aligns with findings from a 2023 study of the Vancouver metro area: Researchers found no significant differences in well-being between people living in single detached homes, duplexes, townhouses, laneway houses and apartment buildings (basement units smaller than 300 square feet were the only negative exception). What did people say they missed most in their neighborhood? Affordability, proximity to family and friends, and a sense of community. Home design was eighth on the list."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ks3gpa6ftoyaq7hmf6c4qx4c/bafkreicapfknasylzk2lqzaxxeb5mchgnru75obggn45dusda6j5zogvuu@jpeg)
January 7, 2026 at 4:29 AM
A Washington Post article suggests that, beyond a certain threshold, larger homes don't make people happier. Instead, well-being is correlated with affordable housing in walkable neighborhoods where they feel socially connected.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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Total devastation
This is what the center of Kharkiv looks like after a russian strike
As of now, 30 people are reported injured
Preliminary reports say the enemy struck with 2 Iskander missiles
The rescue operation is ongoing
This is an absolute crime against humanity
This is what the center of Kharkiv looks like after a russian strike
As of now, 30 people are reported injured
Preliminary reports say the enemy struck with 2 Iskander missiles
The rescue operation is ongoing
This is an absolute crime against humanity
January 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Total devastation
This is what the center of Kharkiv looks like after a russian strike
As of now, 30 people are reported injured
Preliminary reports say the enemy struck with 2 Iskander missiles
The rescue operation is ongoing
This is an absolute crime against humanity
This is what the center of Kharkiv looks like after a russian strike
As of now, 30 people are reported injured
Preliminary reports say the enemy struck with 2 Iskander missiles
The rescue operation is ongoing
This is an absolute crime against humanity
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The aggregated map with all Russian air attacks which occurred in 2025. Russia launched a record number of missiles and drones into Ukraine, making clear that Putin has no intention in peace. All while Trump is in office.
January 1, 2026 at 8:39 PM
The aggregated map with all Russian air attacks which occurred in 2025. Russia launched a record number of missiles and drones into Ukraine, making clear that Putin has no intention in peace. All while Trump is in office.
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Each time you ask an AI chatbot a question, it sends a request to a data center and strains an increasingly scarce resource: water.
A Bloomberg investigation in May found that data centers that power AI are increasingly being built in highly water-stressed places.
A Bloomberg investigation in May found that data centers that power AI are increasingly being built in highly water-stressed places.
The AI Boom Is Draining Water From the Areas That Need It Most
A Bloomberg News analysis finds that roughly two thirds of new data centers built or in development in the US since 2022 are in places with high levels of water stress.
www.bloomberg.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Each time you ask an AI chatbot a question, it sends a request to a data center and strains an increasingly scarce resource: water.
A Bloomberg investigation in May found that data centers that power AI are increasingly being built in highly water-stressed places.
A Bloomberg investigation in May found that data centers that power AI are increasingly being built in highly water-stressed places.
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Horrific scenes from Kharkiv after a Russian strike hit a residential building. Rescue teams are still searching for people trapped under the rubble. Another reminder of Russia’s war crimes against civilians.
January 2, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Horrific scenes from Kharkiv after a Russian strike hit a residential building. Rescue teams are still searching for people trapped under the rubble. Another reminder of Russia’s war crimes against civilians.
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January 2. The world has just welcomed 2026.
But for Ukraine, the year has once again begun with air raid sirens and explosions.
russia continues its deliberate attacks on civilians.
Today, russian missiles struck a residential building in the very center of Kharkiv — twice.
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But for Ukraine, the year has once again begun with air raid sirens and explosions.
russia continues its deliberate attacks on civilians.
Today, russian missiles struck a residential building in the very center of Kharkiv — twice.
1/2
January 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
January 2. The world has just welcomed 2026.
But for Ukraine, the year has once again begun with air raid sirens and explosions.
russia continues its deliberate attacks on civilians.
Today, russian missiles struck a residential building in the very center of Kharkiv — twice.
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But for Ukraine, the year has once again begun with air raid sirens and explosions.
russia continues its deliberate attacks on civilians.
Today, russian missiles struck a residential building in the very center of Kharkiv — twice.
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When russia destroys civilian buildings in Kharkiv,
Trump stays silent.
His silence is on Putin’s side.
Trump stays silent.
His silence is on Putin’s side.
January 2, 2026 at 7:29 PM
When russia destroys civilian buildings in Kharkiv,
Trump stays silent.
His silence is on Putin’s side.
Trump stays silent.
His silence is on Putin’s side.
“past 10 months, russian losses in the war have been growing faster than any time since start of the full-scale invasion in 2022 … 40% increase in obituaries”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Russia's losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever, as US pushes for peace deal
A steep rise in soldiers' obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses.
www.bbc.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:15 AM
“past 10 months, russian losses in the war have been growing faster than any time since start of the full-scale invasion in 2022 … 40% increase in obituaries”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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"Following the Ukraine-US meeting, Trump lauded Putin, saying the Russian president “wants to see Ukraine succeed”.
This is becoming farcical
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This is becoming farcical
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Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal
US president says ‘thorny’ issues remain on ending Europe’s biggest land war in 80 years
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December 29, 2025 at 2:23 AM
"Following the Ukraine-US meeting, Trump lauded Putin, saying the Russian president “wants to see Ukraine succeed”.
This is becoming farcical
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This is becoming farcical
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Russian long-term restrictions on mobile internet are expanding to occupied Ukraine.
Restrictions in Crimea will be in place "until the end of the war", with security being used as the excuse.
They are likely afraid of coordinated protests as the economic collapse gets worse.
Restrictions in Crimea will be in place "until the end of the war", with security being used as the excuse.
They are likely afraid of coordinated protests as the economic collapse gets worse.
December 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Russian long-term restrictions on mobile internet are expanding to occupied Ukraine.
Restrictions in Crimea will be in place "until the end of the war", with security being used as the excuse.
They are likely afraid of coordinated protests as the economic collapse gets worse.
Restrictions in Crimea will be in place "until the end of the war", with security being used as the excuse.
They are likely afraid of coordinated protests as the economic collapse gets worse.
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🇨🇦🇺🇦 The barbarity we saw last night during the attack on Kyiv shows how important it is to support Ukraine in this difficult time. Now the conditions have emerged for a just and lasting peace - and this will be possible, in particular, thanks to Zelensky, — Mark Carney
December 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🇨🇦🇺🇦 The barbarity we saw last night during the attack on Kyiv shows how important it is to support Ukraine in this difficult time. Now the conditions have emerged for a just and lasting peace - and this will be possible, in particular, thanks to Zelensky, — Mark Carney
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🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Defence shot down:
▪️474/519 strike UAVs;
▪️6/10 ballistic/aeroballistic missiles Iskander-M/Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal" ;
▪️4/7 cruise missiles Iskander-K/Kalibr;
▪️19/21 cruise missiles Kh-101;
▪️0/2 cruise missiles Kh-22.
▪️474/519 strike UAVs;
▪️6/10 ballistic/aeroballistic missiles Iskander-M/Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal" ;
▪️4/7 cruise missiles Iskander-K/Kalibr;
▪️19/21 cruise missiles Kh-101;
▪️0/2 cruise missiles Kh-22.
December 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🇺🇦 Ukrainian Air Defence shot down:
▪️474/519 strike UAVs;
▪️6/10 ballistic/aeroballistic missiles Iskander-M/Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal" ;
▪️4/7 cruise missiles Iskander-K/Kalibr;
▪️19/21 cruise missiles Kh-101;
▪️0/2 cruise missiles Kh-22.
▪️474/519 strike UAVs;
▪️6/10 ballistic/aeroballistic missiles Iskander-M/Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal" ;
▪️4/7 cruise missiles Iskander-K/Kalibr;
▪️19/21 cruise missiles Kh-101;
▪️0/2 cruise missiles Kh-22.
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⚡️Russia's mass missile attack targets Kyiv ahead of upcoming Trump-Zelensky meeting.
Several waves of explosions were heard across the capital, according to Kyiv Independent reporters, as well as in Kyiv Oblast, where power outages were reported in the town of Brovary following the strikes.
Several waves of explosions were heard across the capital, according to Kyiv Independent reporters, as well as in Kyiv Oblast, where power outages were reported in the town of Brovary following the strikes.
Russia's mass missile attack targets Kyiv ahead of upcoming Trump-Zelensky meeting
Several explosions were heard across the capital, according to Kyiv Independent reporters on the ground, as well as in Kyiv Oblast, where power outages were reported in the town of Brovary and surroun...
kyivindependent.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
⚡️Russia's mass missile attack targets Kyiv ahead of upcoming Trump-Zelensky meeting.
Several waves of explosions were heard across the capital, according to Kyiv Independent reporters, as well as in Kyiv Oblast, where power outages were reported in the town of Brovary following the strikes.
Several waves of explosions were heard across the capital, according to Kyiv Independent reporters, as well as in Kyiv Oblast, where power outages were reported in the town of Brovary following the strikes.
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US Senators have condemned Russia’s Christmas strikes on Ukrainian cities, calling Putin a ruthless killer with no interest in peace. They noted that while Ukraine agreed to a Christmas ceasefire, the Kremlin chose to bomb civilians in cities including Kherson, Chernihiv and Kharkiv instead.
December 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
US Senators have condemned Russia’s Christmas strikes on Ukrainian cities, calling Putin a ruthless killer with no interest in peace. They noted that while Ukraine agreed to a Christmas ceasefire, the Kremlin chose to bomb civilians in cities including Kherson, Chernihiv and Kharkiv instead.
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Kommersant claims the US discussed using the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant for crypto mining and joint control without Ukraine, allegedly with Putin’s knowledge.
If true, it fits Trump’s playbook perfectly: profit over principles, deals over sovereignty, money made on anyone’s back.
If true, it fits Trump’s playbook perfectly: profit over principles, deals over sovereignty, money made on anyone’s back.
December 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Kommersant claims the US discussed using the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant for crypto mining and joint control without Ukraine, allegedly with Putin’s knowledge.
If true, it fits Trump’s playbook perfectly: profit over principles, deals over sovereignty, money made on anyone’s back.
If true, it fits Trump’s playbook perfectly: profit over principles, deals over sovereignty, money made on anyone’s back.
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❗️Nine bipartisan U.S. senators (from both Democrats and Republicans) issued a joint statement sharply condemning Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities on Christmas. They called Vladimir Putin a "ruthless killer who is not interested in peace and cannot be trusted,"
December 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
❗️Nine bipartisan U.S. senators (from both Democrats and Republicans) issued a joint statement sharply condemning Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities on Christmas. They called Vladimir Putin a "ruthless killer who is not interested in peace and cannot be trusted,"
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More festive trams in Kharkiv.
Most of them were donated by our friends in the Czech Republic.
Most of them were donated by our friends in the Czech Republic.
December 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
More festive trams in Kharkiv.
Most of them were donated by our friends in the Czech Republic.
Most of them were donated by our friends in the Czech Republic.
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So-called peace plans are an illusion, because russia has no intention of ending the war, and Trump’s diplomacy has turned into a theater of the absurd.
December 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
So-called peace plans are an illusion, because russia has no intention of ending the war, and Trump’s diplomacy has turned into a theater of the absurd.
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It’s 1:20 pm in Kyiv and Russians just closed the airspace over potential Kinzhal missiles launch zones, reports say. It means we either can expect missile launches in direction of Ukraine soon, or training flights. Christmas Eve in Ukraine.
December 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It’s 1:20 pm in Kyiv and Russians just closed the airspace over potential Kinzhal missiles launch zones, reports say. It means we either can expect missile launches in direction of Ukraine soon, or training flights. Christmas Eve in Ukraine.
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EVs aren’t just a car. They’re part of an energy system.
What happens when millions of vehicles become part of the electricity system?
Vehicle-to-grid will turn every EV into a mobile battery storage opportunity.
#climatecrisis #electricvehicles #V2G #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/colour-...
What happens when millions of vehicles become part of the electricity system?
Vehicle-to-grid will turn every EV into a mobile battery storage opportunity.
#climatecrisis #electricvehicles #V2G #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/colour-...
EVs At The Tipping Point: Why You Don’t Want To Be A Late Adopter
These graphs tell an important story. On the left is how horses disappeared from cities once cars took off. On the right is the same kind of substitution curve - petrol and diesel powered cars giving ...
www.lyrebirddreaming.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM
EVs aren’t just a car. They’re part of an energy system.
What happens when millions of vehicles become part of the electricity system?
Vehicle-to-grid will turn every EV into a mobile battery storage opportunity.
#climatecrisis #electricvehicles #V2G #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/colour-...
What happens when millions of vehicles become part of the electricity system?
Vehicle-to-grid will turn every EV into a mobile battery storage opportunity.
#climatecrisis #electricvehicles #V2G #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/colour-...
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Beans, beans, the more you eat, the more your … meals are healthier and cheaper
Beans, beans, the more you eat, the more your … meals are healthier and cheaper
Celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver launch ‘Bang in Some Beans’ campaign to highlight cost savings and health advantages
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December 18, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Beans, beans, the more you eat, the more your … meals are healthier and cheaper