Wahieloa
@wahieloa.bsky.social
Gen X. Software engineer. Love reading and the outdoors. Interests in music, movies, art history, gaming, and physics.
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The so-called mystery behind the Easter Island statues has long fueled conspiracy theories. The truth is no great secret. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Easter Island and the Allure of “Lost Civilizations”
Why Western writers have shrouded the history of Rapa Nui in myth and mystery.
www.newyorker.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The so-called mystery behind the Easter Island statues has long fueled conspiracy theories. The truth is no great secret. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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With continued uncertainty over federal government support for biomedical research, PhD students are struggling to find labs willing to take on new students, @jonathanwosen.bsky.social reports.
New students are the future of US science. www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/f...
New students are the future of US science. www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/f...
Tenuous biomedical funding has put first-year Ph.D. students in a bind
First-year biomedical graduate students across the country said labs have been hesitant to take them in due to a tenuous funding environment
www.statnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:09 PM
With continued uncertainty over federal government support for biomedical research, PhD students are struggling to find labs willing to take on new students, @jonathanwosen.bsky.social reports.
New students are the future of US science. www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/f...
New students are the future of US science. www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/f...
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An estimated 4.8 million people remain internally displaced across Yemen, the WFP says, in what the UN says is one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/6kNl
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/6kNl
January 30, 2026 at 3:44 AM
An estimated 4.8 million people remain internally displaced across Yemen, the WFP says, in what the UN says is one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/6kNl
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/6kNl
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A growing number of teenagers in Russia are being sentenced for 'terrorism'
A growing number of teenagers in Russia are being sentenced for 'terrorism'
Accused by the Federal Security Service (FSB) of being recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services, two minors aged 14 and 17 have just been sentenced to seven and four years, respectively, in prison.
www.lemonde.fr
January 30, 2026 at 3:52 AM
A growing number of teenagers in Russia are being sentenced for 'terrorism'
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"Streets of Minneapolis"
American rock hero Bruce Springsteen releases fiery song in tribute to two protesters killed by federal agents in Minneapolis
u.afp.com/SBvZ
American rock hero Bruce Springsteen releases fiery song in tribute to two protesters killed by federal agents in Minneapolis
u.afp.com/SBvZ
January 29, 2026 at 2:19 AM
"Streets of Minneapolis"
American rock hero Bruce Springsteen releases fiery song in tribute to two protesters killed by federal agents in Minneapolis
u.afp.com/SBvZ
American rock hero Bruce Springsteen releases fiery song in tribute to two protesters killed by federal agents in Minneapolis
u.afp.com/SBvZ
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Wondering why there's such a fuss about pushing some #vaccine recommendations to "shared clinical decision making"? The term is being conflated with "informed consent," suggesting it's about empowering parents. This isn't that; good take here. yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/shared-dec...
January 28, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Wondering why there's such a fuss about pushing some #vaccine recommendations to "shared clinical decision making"? The term is being conflated with "informed consent," suggesting it's about empowering parents. This isn't that; good take here. yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/shared-dec...
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In Minneapolis, disruption has become part of daily life for nearly everyone, including for NPR reporter Meg Anderson. Many residents are living in fear and uncertainty. n.pr/4q1H6YC
Reporter's Notebook: Living and reporting from Minneapolis in crisis
In Minneapolis, disruption has become part of daily life for nearly everyone, including for NPR reporter Meg Anderson. Many residents are living in fear and uncertainty.
n.pr
January 27, 2026 at 5:40 PM
In Minneapolis, disruption has become part of daily life for nearly everyone, including for NPR reporter Meg Anderson. Many residents are living in fear and uncertainty. n.pr/4q1H6YC
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“Decolonization cannot be conditional. It cannot operate on the assumption that Western institutions are the most competent custodians of non-Western heritage. Nor can it coexist with legal frameworks designed to protect the spoils of empire.” –Emiline Smith
British Museum Launches Farcical “Decolonizing” Loan Program
Long-term loans to former colonies are not restitution. They do not acknowledge historical wrongdoing, nor do they restore agency to source communities.
hyperallergic.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:42 PM
“Decolonization cannot be conditional. It cannot operate on the assumption that Western institutions are the most competent custodians of non-Western heritage. Nor can it coexist with legal frameworks designed to protect the spoils of empire.” –Emiline Smith
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Around 31,000 registered nurses and healthcare professionals will go on strike at Kaiser Permanente's facilities in California and Hawaii on Monday, a union said.
31,000 nurses to strike at Kaiser Permanente in California, Hawaii, union says
Around 31,000 registered nurses and healthcare professionals will go on strike at Kaiser Permanente's facilities in California and Hawaii on Monday, a union said.
reut.rs
January 26, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Around 31,000 registered nurses and healthcare professionals will go on strike at Kaiser Permanente's facilities in California and Hawaii on Monday, a union said.
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The more media mergers we see, the more copyright is doing the opposite of its intended purpose: instead of encouraging creativity, it’s discouraging it. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Copyright Should Not Enable Monopoly
There’s a crisis of creativity in mainstream American culture. We have fewer and fewer studios and record labels and fewer and fewer platforms online that serve independent artists and creators.
www.eff.org
January 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The more media mergers we see, the more copyright is doing the opposite of its intended purpose: instead of encouraging creativity, it’s discouraging it. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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"Several phytomining startups have already begun commercial operations."
Like GenoMines, a French firm, that's using a genetically engineered plant in the daisy family to farm nickel in South Africa.
www.biographic.com/critical-min...
Like GenoMines, a French firm, that's using a genetically engineered plant in the daisy family to farm nickel in South Africa.
www.biographic.com/critical-min...
Critical Minerals? There’s a Plant for That - bioGraphic
Could phytomining—using plants to pull metal out of the soil—put the green in “green transition”?
www.biographic.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:50 AM
"Several phytomining startups have already begun commercial operations."
Like GenoMines, a French firm, that's using a genetically engineered plant in the daisy family to farm nickel in South Africa.
www.biographic.com/critical-min...
Like GenoMines, a French firm, that's using a genetically engineered plant in the daisy family to farm nickel in South Africa.
www.biographic.com/critical-min...
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Chromebooks train schoolkids to be loyal customers, internal Google document suggests
Chromebooks train schoolkids to be loyal customers, internal Google document suggests
Google also explored the impact of YouTube on mental health.
buff.ly
January 24, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Chromebooks train schoolkids to be loyal customers, internal Google document suggests
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted his European allies Thursday for what he portrayed as the continent's slow, fragmented and inadequate response to Russia's invasion nearly four years ago and its continued international aggression.
https://to.pbs.org/4q46hKg
https://to.pbs.org/4q46hKg
WATCH: Zelenskyy compares Ukraine war stasis to movie 'Groundhog Day' at Davos
“Europe looks lost,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his speech, urging the continent to become a global force. He contrasted Europe’s response with Washington’s bold steps in Venezuel...
www.pbs.org
January 22, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted his European allies Thursday for what he portrayed as the continent's slow, fragmented and inadequate response to Russia's invasion nearly four years ago and its continued international aggression.
https://to.pbs.org/4q46hKg
https://to.pbs.org/4q46hKg
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In 1984, William Gibson's Neuromancer brought cyberpunk crashing into the mainstream–but let's take a look at the key books and authors that formed the cutting edge of the genre *before* it broke through...
Beyond Neuromancer: Seven Works of Cyberpunk Written Before the Eighties Made It Cool - Reactor
Before 1984, these works were at the bleeding edge of a new genre...
reactormag.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM
In 1984, William Gibson's Neuromancer brought cyberpunk crashing into the mainstream–but let's take a look at the key books and authors that formed the cutting edge of the genre *before* it broke through...
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As of tomorrow, the US will be out of #WHO. It's leaving the organization with a large unpaid bill — 2 years of unpaid membership dues, including from the last year of the Biden administration. www.statnews.com/2026/01/21/t...
As U.S. prepares to exit WHO, it is stiffing the agency on a large bill
When the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO goes into effect Thursday, the world’s largest economy will be leaving the global health agency with a hefty unpaid bill.
www.statnews.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:31 PM
As of tomorrow, the US will be out of #WHO. It's leaving the organization with a large unpaid bill — 2 years of unpaid membership dues, including from the last year of the Biden administration. www.statnews.com/2026/01/21/t...
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In the wake of Nicolás Maduro’s ouster, Venezuelan journalists, historians, and politicians explain what’s at stake for their country.
From our colleagues at @revealnews.org:
From our colleagues at @revealnews.org:
Venezuelan dissident, historian, and journalist discuss their country’s uncertain future
In the wake of Nicolás Maduro’s ouster, Venezuelan journalists, historians, and politicians explain what’s at stake for their country.
www.motherjones.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM
In the wake of Nicolás Maduro’s ouster, Venezuelan journalists, historians, and politicians explain what’s at stake for their country.
From our colleagues at @revealnews.org:
From our colleagues at @revealnews.org:
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Commission President von der Leyen refuses to confirm that Greenland is covered by EU mutual defence clause, just days after Defence Commissioner Kubilius said it would “definitely” apply should the US attempt to seize Greenland.
🔗https://eurac.tv/9YlP
🔗https://eurac.tv/9YlP
January 14, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Commission President von der Leyen refuses to confirm that Greenland is covered by EU mutual defence clause, just days after Defence Commissioner Kubilius said it would “definitely” apply should the US attempt to seize Greenland.
🔗https://eurac.tv/9YlP
🔗https://eurac.tv/9YlP
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It’s been over three months since a ceasefire was announced in Gaza, but Israel’s destruction of the strip still continues.
Since the beginning of the ceasefire, Israel has demolished more than 2,500 buildings in Gaza, per a report from @nytimes.com.
Since the beginning of the ceasefire, Israel has demolished more than 2,500 buildings in Gaza, per a report from @nytimes.com.
Two Months After Cease-Fire, Israel Is Still Demolishing Gaza
More than 2,500 buildings have been destroyed since the start of the cease-fire, according to a New York Times analysis. Israel says it is demilitarizing Gaza.
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM
It’s been over three months since a ceasefire was announced in Gaza, but Israel’s destruction of the strip still continues.
Since the beginning of the ceasefire, Israel has demolished more than 2,500 buildings in Gaza, per a report from @nytimes.com.
Since the beginning of the ceasefire, Israel has demolished more than 2,500 buildings in Gaza, per a report from @nytimes.com.
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A historic fight for press freedom begins
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/12/a...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/12/a...
A historic fight for press freedom begins
Four years after a dramatic arrest, Amber Bracken and The Narwhal are turning the tables and suing the RCMP. The trial starts today.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM
A historic fight for press freedom begins
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/12/a...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/12/a...
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🇮🇪 🚜 Thousands of Irish farmers protested on Saturday against the European Union's trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur, a day after EU states approved the treaty despite opposition from Ireland and France ➡️ u.afp.com/SXmo
January 10, 2026 at 1:56 PM
🇮🇪 🚜 Thousands of Irish farmers protested on Saturday against the European Union's trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur, a day after EU states approved the treaty despite opposition from Ireland and France ➡️ u.afp.com/SXmo
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The world is bipolar, not multipolar, argues @proflind.bsky.social. “The increasingly influential role of middle powers should not be confused with multipolarity.”
The Multipolar Mirage
Why America and China are the world's only great powers.
www.foreignaffairs.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:52 AM
The world is bipolar, not multipolar, argues @proflind.bsky.social. “The increasingly influential role of middle powers should not be confused with multipolarity.”
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Good to meet with President Zelenskyy in Nicosia today.
Yesterday’s agreement on security guarantees is a key step in our work towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
Yesterday’s agreement on security guarantees is a key step in our work towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
January 7, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Good to meet with President Zelenskyy in Nicosia today.
Yesterday’s agreement on security guarantees is a key step in our work towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
Yesterday’s agreement on security guarantees is a key step in our work towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
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MTV REWIND - I Want My MTV
Celebrating 44 years of continuous music videos. Stream classic music videos 24/7.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
This is really, really great.
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No matter how much destruction the United States can inflict, the power to destroy does not imply the power to control, writes Robert Farley.
U.S. Airpower Can’t Run Venezuela
Any attempt to govern the nation’s future will need collaborators on the ground.
foreignpolicy.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
No matter how much destruction the United States can inflict, the power to destroy does not imply the power to control, writes Robert Farley.
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's directors voted the organization out of business Monday.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes itself out of existence
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's directors voted the organization out of business Monday. The private agency, which has distributed federal funding to PBS, NPR and hundreds of local television and radio stations across the country for more than a half-century, saw its appropriations from Co
bit.ly
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's directors voted the organization out of business Monday.