Bríd Uí Mh
@corcaighgodeo.bsky.social
Cork. Gaeilge..Helper of hedgehogs. Horses. Opinions my own .
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Department of Defense announces GrokNet.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the integration of Elon Musk's xAI platform, Grok, into military networks as part of a new "AI acceleration strategy" during a visit to SpaceX.
January 13, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Department of Defense announces GrokNet.
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A felon who married an immigrant is telling a lot of y’all that the problems in this country all stem from felons and immigrants.
But keep buying that stupid red hat that’s made in China.
But keep buying that stupid red hat that’s made in China.
January 12, 2026 at 2:17 PM
A felon who married an immigrant is telling a lot of y’all that the problems in this country all stem from felons and immigrants.
But keep buying that stupid red hat that’s made in China.
But keep buying that stupid red hat that’s made in China.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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The UN has described the situation in Sudan as the world's worst humanitarian crisis, 150,000 people killed, and 12 million people have been forced from their homes.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Khartoum: Sudan's government return to capital after nearly 3 years of war
The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:21 PM
The UN has described the situation in Sudan as the world's worst humanitarian crisis, 150,000 people killed, and 12 million people have been forced from their homes.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Good to see that Labour TD Duncan Smith has updated his X profile to say he's 'no longer using X under current ownership'. Darragh O'Brien, however is still stubbornly posting away
Disappointing to see that two out of three Fingal East TDs remain regular posters on X: Duncan Smith of @labourpartyireland.bsky.social and @darraghobrientd.bsky.social
Very disappointed to see that my local TDs (Gary Gannon, Marie Sherlock, Mary Lou McDonald). are still supporting Twitter by posting there. At what point does the need for followers outweigh the misinformation, abuse and facilitation of child sex abuse material? #SpeirGorm
@fertha.bsky.social
@fertha.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Good to see that Labour TD Duncan Smith has updated his X profile to say he's 'no longer using X under current ownership'. Darragh O'Brien, however is still stubbornly posting away
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A #painting from a few years ago. "Listowel" is a County Kerry town I've done a few paintings of, but this particular painting came out of a time I was cycling in north Kerry and having the time of my life. Mind you in fairness whenever I'm in north Kerry I have the time of my life. #art #SpeirGhorm
January 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM
A #painting from a few years ago. "Listowel" is a County Kerry town I've done a few paintings of, but this particular painting came out of a time I was cycling in north Kerry and having the time of my life. Mind you in fairness whenever I'm in north Kerry I have the time of my life. #art #SpeirGhorm
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Israel Is Still Demolishing Gaza, Building by Building
January 12, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Israel Is Still Demolishing Gaza, Building by Building
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Mark Kelly sued Pete Hegseth today over his petty and ridiculous attempt to reduce his rank and retirement pay. You can read the complaint here. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
I can summarize it using a term that Hegseth likes to use almost daily: FAFO.
I can summarize it using a term that Hegseth likes to use almost daily: FAFO.
storage.courtlistener.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Mark Kelly sued Pete Hegseth today over his petty and ridiculous attempt to reduce his rank and retirement pay. You can read the complaint here. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
I can summarize it using a term that Hegseth likes to use almost daily: FAFO.
I can summarize it using a term that Hegseth likes to use almost daily: FAFO.
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The post office is a public service, and making it pay for itself is an abdication of responsibility by the government. Fund the bloody thing so it doesn’t overprice itself into a death spiral.
#speirghorm
#speirghorm
Cost of stamps to rise because people are sending fewer letters, An Post says
Cost of stamps to rise because people are sending fewer letters, An Post says
Company also links the hikes to wage increases it must cover for postal staff in line with national pay awards
www.irishtimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:06 AM
The post office is a public service, and making it pay for itself is an abdication of responsibility by the government. Fund the bloody thing so it doesn’t overprice itself into a death spiral.
#speirghorm
#speirghorm
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Any other administration, this is an era-defining scandal.
But just another day with the Trumps.
"Donald Trump’s family business has announced $10bn in luxury developments in Saudi Arabia as it expands its footprint in the Gulf."
www.ft.com/content/c493...
But just another day with the Trumps.
"Donald Trump’s family business has announced $10bn in luxury developments in Saudi Arabia as it expands its footprint in the Gulf."
www.ft.com/content/c493...
Trump Organization deepens Gulf push with $10bn in Saudi projects
Hotel and golf development mark first time US president’s family business has partnered with kingdom’s wealth fund
www.ft.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Any other administration, this is an era-defining scandal.
But just another day with the Trumps.
"Donald Trump’s family business has announced $10bn in luxury developments in Saudi Arabia as it expands its footprint in the Gulf."
www.ft.com/content/c493...
But just another day with the Trumps.
"Donald Trump’s family business has announced $10bn in luxury developments in Saudi Arabia as it expands its footprint in the Gulf."
www.ft.com/content/c493...
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NEW: GoFundMe's rules forbid fundraisers tied to legal funds for violent crimes. One for the ICE agent who killed Renee Good, currently nearing $500K, changed the language in its description after @wired.com reached out (but not in the images at the top of the page, oops) @dell.bsky.social reports:
GoFundMe Ignores Own Rules by Hosting a Legal-Defense Fund for the ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good
The fundraiser for the ICE agent in the Renee Good killing has stayed online in seeming breach of GoFundMe’s own terms of service, prompting questions about selective enforcement.
www.wired.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
NEW: GoFundMe's rules forbid fundraisers tied to legal funds for violent crimes. One for the ICE agent who killed Renee Good, currently nearing $500K, changed the language in its description after @wired.com reached out (but not in the images at the top of the page, oops) @dell.bsky.social reports:
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Her name is Her name is MacKenzie Scott.
BREAKING: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a “transformational” donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group. This large gift comes just months after the Trump administration shut down counseling services for queer youth.
My latest for @wired.com:
My latest for @wired.com:
MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to the Trevor Project
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group that the organization calls “transformational.”
www.wired.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Her name is Her name is MacKenzie Scott.
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If police and sheriffs won't protect communities, and the National Guard might be unreliable, then @governorwalz.mn.gov needs to reactivate the Minnesota State Defense Force. Average people are already going to bat for their neighbors. It's time to give them legal protection and state power to do it
January 12, 2026 at 6:49 PM
If police and sheriffs won't protect communities, and the National Guard might be unreliable, then @governorwalz.mn.gov needs to reactivate the Minnesota State Defense Force. Average people are already going to bat for their neighbors. It's time to give them legal protection and state power to do it
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JUST IN: Sen. Mark Kelly sues Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, arguing the Pentagon's efforts to demote his military retirement rank are unconstitutional.
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over efforts to reduce his military retirement rank
Hegseth said last week that the Pentagon was taking steps to downgrade Kelly’s military retirement rank and pay after the senator urged service members not to follow illegal orders.
nbcnews.to
January 12, 2026 at 7:09 PM
JUST IN: Sen. Mark Kelly sues Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, arguing the Pentagon's efforts to demote his military retirement rank are unconstitutional.
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NEW: GoFundMe strictly bans fundraisers for “the legal defense of financial and violent crimes,” yet is currently running one “to help pay for any legal services” for the ICE agent who killed Renee Nicole Good. Its conflict is not even the least bit contestable.
GoFundMe Ignores Own Rules by Hosting a Legal-Defense Fund for the ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good
The fundraiser for the ICE agent in the Renee Good killing has stayed online in seeming breach of GoFundMe’s own terms of service, prompting questions about selective enforcement.
www.wired.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
NEW: GoFundMe strictly bans fundraisers for “the legal defense of financial and violent crimes,” yet is currently running one “to help pay for any legal services” for the ICE agent who killed Renee Nicole Good. Its conflict is not even the least bit contestable.
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"The veteran said he saw volunteering as an ICE observer as another way of serving his country.
'It’s the most American thing to do: not to be scared of people trying to scare you...
This is a pivotal moment we’ll be asked about by our kids, "Where were you?"
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
'It’s the most American thing to do: not to be scared of people trying to scare you...
This is a pivotal moment we’ll be asked about by our kids, "Where were you?"
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
They say they’re monitoring ICE arrests. Feds say they’re breaking the law.
The fatal shooting of Renée Good last week, as ICE officers and residents faced off on a Minneapolis street here, has brought new attention to ICE monitoring.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
"The veteran said he saw volunteering as an ICE observer as another way of serving his country.
'It’s the most American thing to do: not to be scared of people trying to scare you...
This is a pivotal moment we’ll be asked about by our kids, "Where were you?"
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
'It’s the most American thing to do: not to be scared of people trying to scare you...
This is a pivotal moment we’ll be asked about by our kids, "Where were you?"
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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"The Cartel de los Soles is not a real drug cartel. Experts and US indictments reveal how Trump used myth to justify action against Venezuela. The much-publicised Cartel de los Soles, allegedly a leading drug trafficking network from Venezuela, does not exist"
www.salon.com/2026/01/06/d...
www.salon.com/2026/01/06/d...
Department of Justice quietly admits "terrorist" cartel isn’t real - Salon.com
US officials took a Venezuelan phrase for corrupt leaders as a real organization, accusing Maduro of being its head
www.salon.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
"The Cartel de los Soles is not a real drug cartel. Experts and US indictments reveal how Trump used myth to justify action against Venezuela. The much-publicised Cartel de los Soles, allegedly a leading drug trafficking network from Venezuela, does not exist"
www.salon.com/2026/01/06/d...
www.salon.com/2026/01/06/d...
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It’s been one month since 100% of the Epstein files were due by Act of Congress. Thus far they’ve only released .6% of them and are using murder and war to distract you from this fact.
January 11, 2026 at 11:04 PM
It’s been one month since 100% of the Epstein files were due by Act of Congress. Thus far they’ve only released .6% of them and are using murder and war to distract you from this fact.
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The move quashed a bipartisan bid to transfer 30 acres of the Everglades to the Miccosukee.
Out of spite, Trump used veto Power to punish Florida tribe that opposed "Alligator Alcatraz"
The move quashed a bipartisan bid to transfer 30 acres of the Everglades to the Miccosukee.
www.motherjones.com
January 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The move quashed a bipartisan bid to transfer 30 acres of the Everglades to the Miccosukee.
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First thought: we are boycotting Target so please shop elsewhere if you can. That store should rightly be empty. Second thought: ICE is not welcome ANYWHERE where decent people are. Not even in boycotted stores.
ICE at Midway Target and seem to possible be leaving. Lots of community members here
January 11, 2026 at 9:47 PM
First thought: we are boycotting Target so please shop elsewhere if you can. That store should rightly be empty. Second thought: ICE is not welcome ANYWHERE where decent people are. Not even in boycotted stores.
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In Dublin, on Fenian Street, there's a factory that makes child sex abuse material.
You can pay it money, as a subscription, and that's one of the services it offers. This doesn't happen by mistake or because you've tricked or hacked the system.
It’s a feature.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...
You can pay it money, as a subscription, and that's one of the services it offers. This doesn't happen by mistake or because you've tricked or hacked the system.
It’s a feature.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...
The Gist: The Abuse Factory
X, the child abuse imagery app, revealed our state has no red lines. This is the Gist.
www.thegist.ie
January 10, 2026 at 5:29 PM
In Dublin, on Fenian Street, there's a factory that makes child sex abuse material.
You can pay it money, as a subscription, and that's one of the services it offers. This doesn't happen by mistake or because you've tricked or hacked the system.
It’s a feature.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...
You can pay it money, as a subscription, and that's one of the services it offers. This doesn't happen by mistake or because you've tricked or hacked the system.
It’s a feature.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...