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I am against some left and right policies, eg. I am anti woke.
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"As a CEO, I needed to know about the experiences of other zoos during wartime," Kyrylo Trantin, the Kyiv Zoo CEO, said. "Most of the information is about how things were during World War II. But now everything is different."
'Animals сome first' — how Kyiv Zoo is protecting life through the coldest and darkest winter of the full-scale war
Life in Kyiv right now is difficult for any 51-year-old, but when you're also a western lowland gorilla more suited to the warmth of central Africa, the ongoing energy crisis is particularly tough.
T...
kyivindependent.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:33 PM
"As a CEO, I needed to know about the experiences of other zoos during wartime," Kyrylo Trantin, the Kyiv Zoo CEO, said. "Most of the information is about how things were during World War II. But now everything is different."
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Hundreds of birds gathered on one of the few unfrozen stretches of the Dnipro in Kyiv
February 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Hundreds of birds gathered on one of the few unfrozen stretches of the Dnipro in Kyiv
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Shadow tanker PEACE lacks safety management, insurance.
She is flying a false flag of Timor-Leste where Timor-Leste demands of other states to stop her.
She is lawless. Sanctioned by EU and UK. She is on her fifth delivery of Russian crude to India last 12m.
She is leaving Baltic Sea laden now.
She is flying a false flag of Timor-Leste where Timor-Leste demands of other states to stop her.
She is lawless. Sanctioned by EU and UK. She is on her fifth delivery of Russian crude to India last 12m.
She is leaving Baltic Sea laden now.
February 1, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Shadow tanker PEACE lacks safety management, insurance.
She is flying a false flag of Timor-Leste where Timor-Leste demands of other states to stop her.
She is lawless. Sanctioned by EU and UK. She is on her fifth delivery of Russian crude to India last 12m.
She is leaving Baltic Sea laden now.
She is flying a false flag of Timor-Leste where Timor-Leste demands of other states to stop her.
She is lawless. Sanctioned by EU and UK. She is on her fifth delivery of Russian crude to India last 12m.
She is leaving Baltic Sea laden now.
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Russian forces struck a bus carrying miners in the town of Ternivka, according to the regional military administration. The attack killed civilians traveling to work. Initial reports said 12 people were killed and 7 injured. An update later confirmed the death toll had risen to 15.
February 1, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Russian forces struck a bus carrying miners in the town of Ternivka, according to the regional military administration. The attack killed civilians traveling to work. Initial reports said 12 people were killed and 7 injured. An update later confirmed the death toll had risen to 15.
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Amazon spent $40 million for the rights to “Melania” at auction, and reportedly spent an additional $35 million on the marketing and theatrical release, an unusually high spend for a documentary.
'Melania' Director Defends $75 Million Documentary Price Tag—Here's Why It's Raised Eyebrows
Amazon spent $40 million for the rights to “Melania” at auction, and reportedly spent an additional $35 million on the marketing and theatrical release, an unusually high spend for a documentary.
www.forbes.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Amazon spent $40 million for the rights to “Melania” at auction, and reportedly spent an additional $35 million on the marketing and theatrical release, an unusually high spend for a documentary.
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Canadians are embracing local producers, like Calgary-made "Berbon." But provincial trade barriers have been hamstringing the buy Canadian movement. https://macleans.ca/economy/how-to-boycott-american-bourbon/
How to Boycott American Bourbon - Macleans.ca
I make a bourbon-style whisky that’s 100 per cent Canadian. Business is booming.
macleans.ca
January 30, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Canadians are embracing local producers, like Calgary-made "Berbon." But provincial trade barriers have been hamstringing the buy Canadian movement. https://macleans.ca/economy/how-to-boycott-american-bourbon/
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🛳️ At least eight tankers sanctioned for transporting illegal Russian oil exports are currently moving through the English Channel, despite the UK government saying disrupting the so-called “shadow fleet” is a priority, - BBC
January 30, 2026 at 6:34 PM
🛳️ At least eight tankers sanctioned for transporting illegal Russian oil exports are currently moving through the English Channel, despite the UK government saying disrupting the so-called “shadow fleet” is a priority, - BBC
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"Inside Denmark’s struggle to break up with Silicon Valley.
From a media blockade to “nationalizing” government software, Denmark has become a laboratory for resisting U.S. Big Tech. But is the price of sovereignty too high?" www.politico.eu/article/denm...
From a media blockade to “nationalizing” government software, Denmark has become a laboratory for resisting U.S. Big Tech. But is the price of sovereignty too high?" www.politico.eu/article/denm...
Inside Denmark’s struggle to break up with Silicon Valley
From a media blockade to “nationalizing” government software, Denmark has become a laboratory for resisting U.S. Big Tech. But is the price of sovereignty too high?
www.politico.eu
January 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM
"Inside Denmark’s struggle to break up with Silicon Valley.
From a media blockade to “nationalizing” government software, Denmark has become a laboratory for resisting U.S. Big Tech. But is the price of sovereignty too high?" www.politico.eu/article/denm...
From a media blockade to “nationalizing” government software, Denmark has become a laboratory for resisting U.S. Big Tech. But is the price of sovereignty too high?" www.politico.eu/article/denm...
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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The Iranian regime’s ongoing crackdown is exacerbating the economic collapse that spurred the Winter 2026 protests. The crackdown will fail to address the causes of the protests and could create more grievances that drive future protests. (1/9)
Iran Update, Jan. 27, 2026: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
Iran Update, Jan. 27, 2026: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 AM
The Iranian regime’s ongoing crackdown is exacerbating the economic collapse that spurred the Winter 2026 protests. The crackdown will fail to address the causes of the protests and could create more grievances that drive future protests. (1/9)
Iran Update, Jan. 27, 2026: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
Iran Update, Jan. 27, 2026: isw.pub/IranUpdate01...
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🙏 Zelensky: Russia attacked a passenger train in the Kharkiv region. In any country, a drone strike on a civilian train would be viewed as terrorism.
In particular, there were more than 200 people on that train. And there were 18 people in the car that was hit. 4 people died…
In particular, there were more than 200 people on that train. And there were 18 people in the car that was hit. 4 people died…
January 27, 2026 at 7:40 PM
🙏 Zelensky: Russia attacked a passenger train in the Kharkiv region. In any country, a drone strike on a civilian train would be viewed as terrorism.
In particular, there were more than 200 people on that train. And there were 18 people in the car that was hit. 4 people died…
In particular, there were more than 200 people on that train. And there were 18 people in the car that was hit. 4 people died…
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L'analyste et chroniqueur américain Paul Krugman, anciennement du New York Time, sur la dernière saute d'humeur de Donald Trump envers le Canada.
How Canada Became an Enemy
It’s not about trade, it’s about ego
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM
L'analyste et chroniqueur américain Paul Krugman, anciennement du New York Time, sur la dernière saute d'humeur de Donald Trump envers le Canada.
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🧊❄️ Omsk residents are freezing in their apartments — Russians in Omsk took to the streets for a 40-minute protest over burst pipes and the cold in their homes.
Residents were promised repairs, and protestors were fined.
Residents were promised repairs, and protestors were fined.
January 26, 2026 at 5:22 PM
🧊❄️ Omsk residents are freezing in their apartments — Russians in Omsk took to the streets for a 40-minute protest over burst pipes and the cold in their homes.
Residents were promised repairs, and protestors were fined.
Residents were promised repairs, and protestors were fined.
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The people of Minnesota have executed one of the most impressive civil resistance campaigns I can remember:
- Organized a city wide general strike
- Maintained nonviolent discipline amidst violence
- Mobilized 10,000s in subzero temps to protest and watch ICE
- Flipped public opinion against ICE
- Organized a city wide general strike
- Maintained nonviolent discipline amidst violence
- Mobilized 10,000s in subzero temps to protest and watch ICE
- Flipped public opinion against ICE
January 26, 2026 at 4:17 PM
The people of Minnesota have executed one of the most impressive civil resistance campaigns I can remember:
- Organized a city wide general strike
- Maintained nonviolent discipline amidst violence
- Mobilized 10,000s in subzero temps to protest and watch ICE
- Flipped public opinion against ICE
- Organized a city wide general strike
- Maintained nonviolent discipline amidst violence
- Mobilized 10,000s in subzero temps to protest and watch ICE
- Flipped public opinion against ICE
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Protester in Minnesota: I’m 70 years old and I’m fucking angry *disappears into gas*
January 24, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Protester in Minnesota: I’m 70 years old and I’m fucking angry *disappears into gas*
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Italian fashion photographer Andrea Cisternino has been rescuing animals in Ukraine for over 10 years.
Previously, Kabachok, a Vietnamese piglet, lived in an ammunition crate. Now he lives in his own apartment at the Rifugio Italia shelter, where Cisternino cares for more than 500 animals.
Previously, Kabachok, a Vietnamese piglet, lived in an ammunition crate. Now he lives in his own apartment at the Rifugio Italia shelter, where Cisternino cares for more than 500 animals.
January 24, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Italian fashion photographer Andrea Cisternino has been rescuing animals in Ukraine for over 10 years.
Previously, Kabachok, a Vietnamese piglet, lived in an ammunition crate. Now he lives in his own apartment at the Rifugio Italia shelter, where Cisternino cares for more than 500 animals.
Previously, Kabachok, a Vietnamese piglet, lived in an ammunition crate. Now he lives in his own apartment at the Rifugio Italia shelter, where Cisternino cares for more than 500 animals.
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Who in their right mind believes statements from the Department of Homeland Security?
Who believes anything Kristi Noem or Stephen Miller or Trump might say about what has just happened in Minneapolis?
They no longer have any credibility. That should be clear by now.
They lie like they breathe.
Who believes anything Kristi Noem or Stephen Miller or Trump might say about what has just happened in Minneapolis?
They no longer have any credibility. That should be clear by now.
They lie like they breathe.
January 24, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Who in their right mind believes statements from the Department of Homeland Security?
Who believes anything Kristi Noem or Stephen Miller or Trump might say about what has just happened in Minneapolis?
They no longer have any credibility. That should be clear by now.
They lie like they breathe.
Who believes anything Kristi Noem or Stephen Miller or Trump might say about what has just happened in Minneapolis?
They no longer have any credibility. That should be clear by now.
They lie like they breathe.
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🧵What does the video of the latest ICE shooting show us? A break down of what is visible:
January 24, 2026 at 4:38 PM
🧵What does the video of the latest ICE shooting show us? A break down of what is visible:
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In 2025, wind and solar electricity production in Europe surpassed that of fossil fuels
In 2025, wind and solar electricity production in Europe surpassed that of fossil fuels
Nuclear energy remains the leading source of electricity generation in the European Union, according to the London-based think tank Ember. Coal has continued its decline, while solar power is taking off.
www.lemonde.fr
January 23, 2026 at 1:29 AM
In 2025, wind and solar electricity production in Europe surpassed that of fossil fuels
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❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian troops from the 42nd Mechanized Brigade repel a 🇷🇺Russian assault using quad bikes in the Novopavlivka direction.
January 23, 2026 at 12:56 PM
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian troops from the 42nd Mechanized Brigade repel a 🇷🇺Russian assault using quad bikes in the Novopavlivka direction.
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"The horrifying details of Trump’s rant aside, what strikes me about the Trump administration’s performance at Davos — not just Trump himself but his minions — was the utter lack of purpose. The whole Trump team seems to have gone to Europe with no goal other than to belittle and insult their hosts"
Courageous Carney vs. Demented Donald
Canada’s leader is a sane adult. America’s leader isn’t.
paulkrugman.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:18 PM
"The horrifying details of Trump’s rant aside, what strikes me about the Trump administration’s performance at Davos — not just Trump himself but his minions — was the utter lack of purpose. The whole Trump team seems to have gone to Europe with no goal other than to belittle and insult their hosts"
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I’ve been reading Trump’s "Board of Peace Charter," and despite the name, this isn’t a multilateral institution, it’s a centralised structure built entirely around the authority of one person (Trump).
www.timesofisrael.com/full-text-ch...
www.timesofisrael.com/full-text-ch...
Full text: Charter of Trump’s Board of Peace
No mention of Gaza, which bolsters ToI's reporting that US also envisions panel helping resolve other conflicts worldwide; member countries must pay $1 billion for permanent spot
www.timesofisrael.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:26 AM
I’ve been reading Trump’s "Board of Peace Charter," and despite the name, this isn’t a multilateral institution, it’s a centralised structure built entirely around the authority of one person (Trump).
www.timesofisrael.com/full-text-ch...
www.timesofisrael.com/full-text-ch...
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This video filmed by Ben Luhmann shows the moment a federal agent sprayed chemical irritants directly into a man's face in south Minneapolis.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
January 22, 2026 at 1:41 AM
This video filmed by Ben Luhmann shows the moment a federal agent sprayed chemical irritants directly into a man's face in south Minneapolis.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
Three agents already had the man pinned to the ground when a fourth agent walked up and sprayed the irritants.
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Krugman today on Trump's Greenland/tariff obsession
"Trump’s imposition of tariffs on European nations that have sent troops to Greenland is basically a declaration that he will punish American consumers and businesses until Europe gives him what he wants."
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/maga-delus...
"Trump’s imposition of tariffs on European nations that have sent troops to Greenland is basically a declaration that he will punish American consumers and businesses until Europe gives him what he wants."
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/maga-delus...
MAGA Delusions of Economic Leverage
Europe can easily stand up to Trump’s bullying
paulkrugman.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Krugman today on Trump's Greenland/tariff obsession
"Trump’s imposition of tariffs on European nations that have sent troops to Greenland is basically a declaration that he will punish American consumers and businesses until Europe gives him what he wants."
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/maga-delus...
"Trump’s imposition of tariffs on European nations that have sent troops to Greenland is basically a declaration that he will punish American consumers and businesses until Europe gives him what he wants."
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/maga-delus...