Dave Earley
@earleyedition.bsky.social
Audience Editor @australia.theguardian.com. Previously digital editor Quest Newspapers, engagement editor Courier Mail, online news editor 7News Brisbane and more. Social media, journalism, analytics, audience engagement, etc. All the digital news things
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🎄BREAKING🎁 for news nerds. Australia's Top News website rankings from November are out today.
🚨news•com•au takes the No1 spot from ABC for first time in 2025, pipping them by just 108k readers. Guardian Australia is the 5th most read news website in the country for a record 5th consecutive month💪
🚨news•com•au takes the No1 spot from ABC for first time in 2025, pipping them by just 108k readers. Guardian Australia is the 5th most read news website in the country for a record 5th consecutive month💪
Just hours after the illegal US military operation in Venezuela, Stephen Miller's wife posted a map of Greenland draped in the stars and stripes with the caption: "SOON"
US attack on Venezuela raises fears of future Greenland takeover
Danish ambassador posts ‘friendly reminder’ about defence ties after provocative Maga post over territory
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Just hours after the illegal US military operation in Venezuela, Stephen Miller's wife posted a map of Greenland draped in the stars and stripes with the caption: "SOON"
After Trump’s illegal Venezuela coup, there are two dangers: he is emboldened, but has no clue what comes next
After Trump’s illegal Venezuela coup, there are two dangers: he is emboldened, but has no clue what comes next | Rajan Menon
He used largely fictitious charges to seize control, but can’t know how Venezuelans will react. He may also overstep now as regards Iran, warns Rajan Menon, a professor emeritus of international relations
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
After Trump’s illegal Venezuela coup, there are two dangers: he is emboldened, but has no clue what comes next
Trump has expressed enthusiasm for taking radical action against Iran and Denmark, and added Cuba to the list of countries in his sights, saying it was “very similar” to Venezuela “in the sense that we want to help the people in Cuba” 🤔
The ‘Putinization’ of US foreign policy has arrived in Venezuela
Trump is no longer bending the rules – he is demolishing them, with consequences far beyond Caracas
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Trump has expressed enthusiasm for taking radical action against Iran and Denmark, and added Cuba to the list of countries in his sights, saying it was “very similar” to Venezuela “in the sense that we want to help the people in Cuba” 🤔
A sold-out SCG crowd roared as Ahmed al-Ahmed and 14-year-old Chaya Dadon walked onto the pitch just before play began in the final Test of the Ashes series
Crowd roars in standing ovation for Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed at sold-out Ashes Test in Sydney
Cricketers and fans pay tribute to victims and first responders ahead of play at the SCG
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:31 AM
A sold-out SCG crowd roared as Ahmed al-Ahmed and 14-year-old Chaya Dadon walked onto the pitch just before play began in the final Test of the Ashes series
Even if there was a legal justification for the US bombing of Venezuela (there is not) surely kidnapping a head of state is not justifiable any way you look at it?
Is there any legal justification for the US attack on Venezuela?
International law experts expect Washington to claim self-defence and face little serious pushback
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Even if there was a legal justification for the US bombing of Venezuela (there is not) surely kidnapping a head of state is not justifiable any way you look at it?
Trump announcing anyone can invade another country on vibes. "We will run the country until […] we can do a safe,proper & judicious transition. We can’t take a chance that someone else takes over Venezuela who doesn’t have the interests of A̶m̶e̶r̶i̶c̶a̶ Venezuelans in mind”
Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro captured and taken to New York
Audacious US military operation plucks leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Trump announcing anyone can invade another country on vibes. "We will run the country until […] we can do a safe,proper & judicious transition. We can’t take a chance that someone else takes over Venezuela who doesn’t have the interests of A̶m̶e̶r̶i̶c̶a̶ Venezuelans in mind”
Reddit is now UK’s 4th most visited social media service after overtaking TikTok. The Ofcom Onlne Nation 2025 report says Reddit's audience reach in UK is up 88% in 2yrs
Largely attributed to what SEOs have known for a while, Reddit’s huge rise in Google search visibility
Largely attributed to what SEOs have known for a while, Reddit’s huge rise in Google search visibility
Reddit overtakes TikTok in UK thanks to search algorithms and gen Z
Platform is now Britain’s fourth most visited social media site as users seek out human-generated content
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Reddit is now UK’s 4th most visited social media service after overtaking TikTok. The Ofcom Onlne Nation 2025 report says Reddit's audience reach in UK is up 88% in 2yrs
Largely attributed to what SEOs have known for a while, Reddit’s huge rise in Google search visibility
Largely attributed to what SEOs have known for a while, Reddit’s huge rise in Google search visibility
Donald Trump claims that Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been “captured and flown out of the country” after US bombing attack on Venezuela's capital, Caracas www.theguardian.com/...
January 3, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Donald Trump claims that Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been “captured and flown out of the country” after US bombing attack on Venezuela's capital, Caracas www.theguardian.com/...
BREAKING NEWS: At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft have been heard in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, amid reports that Donald Trump had ordered strikes against the South American country
Explosions reported in Venezuelan capital Caracas
Loud noises and low-flying aircraft heard in the Venezuelan capital and a southern part of the city was without power
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:46 AM
BREAKING NEWS: At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft have been heard in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, amid reports that Donald Trump had ordered strikes against the South American country
The US government "cultivating resistance" with racist far-right parties in Europe, including those with Nazi origins, has been a pretty clear signal in 2025 that the US is actively opposed to the rules and laws on which the international order – which they helped create – is based buff.ly/RHOocV1
Into the void: how Trump killed international law
The rules-based global order, its institutions and value system face a crisis of legitimacy and credibility as the US turns away
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
The US government "cultivating resistance" with racist far-right parties in Europe, including those with Nazi origins, has been a pretty clear signal in 2025 that the US is actively opposed to the rules and laws on which the international order – which they helped create – is based buff.ly/RHOocV1
"Toby Morton said he purchased the domain in August after predicting the president would change the name from the Kennedy Center to the Trump Kennedy Center after he installed himself as chair and stocked the board with loyalists" buff.ly/OTnocze
South Park writer buys ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ domain name
Toby Morton now owns trumpkennedycenter.org, which advertises new year performance by the ‘Epstein dancers’
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM
"Toby Morton said he purchased the domain in August after predicting the president would change the name from the Kennedy Center to the Trump Kennedy Center after he installed himself as chair and stocked the board with loyalists" buff.ly/OTnocze
HNY! Been nice knowing you 🙃
"Bengio said giving legal status to […] AIs would be akin to giving citizenship to hostile extraterrestrials, [and] also expressed concern that AI models […] were showing signs of self-preservation, such as trying to disable oversight systems"
"Bengio said giving legal status to […] AIs would be akin to giving citizenship to hostile extraterrestrials, [and] also expressed concern that AI models […] were showing signs of self-preservation, such as trying to disable oversight systems"
AI showing signs of self-preservation and humans should be ready to pull plug, says pioneer
Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio warns against granting legal rights to cutting-edge technology
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM
HNY! Been nice knowing you 🙃
"Bengio said giving legal status to […] AIs would be akin to giving citizenship to hostile extraterrestrials, [and] also expressed concern that AI models […] were showing signs of self-preservation, such as trying to disable oversight systems"
"Bengio said giving legal status to […] AIs would be akin to giving citizenship to hostile extraterrestrials, [and] also expressed concern that AI models […] were showing signs of self-preservation, such as trying to disable oversight systems"
Iceland has hottest Christmas Eve ever with temperature of 19.8C recorded.
Average December temperatures in Iceland are between -1C and 4C. buff.ly/fF9s045
Average December temperatures in Iceland are between -1C and 4C. buff.ly/fF9s045
Iceland has hottest Christmas Eve ever with temperature of 19.8C recorded
Meteorological office reports high temperatures across country and record measured at Seyðisfjörður in east
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Iceland has hottest Christmas Eve ever with temperature of 19.8C recorded.
Average December temperatures in Iceland are between -1C and 4C. buff.ly/fF9s045
Average December temperatures in Iceland are between -1C and 4C. buff.ly/fF9s045
"Crusadercore provides young men with a historically bastardized visual lexicon, one that gives new credence and religious authority to modern bigotry."
Why We Should All Be Worried About "Crusadercore"
This online trend equips young, White men with a historically bastardized visual lexicon — one that gives new credence and religious authority to far-right bigotry.
hyperallergic.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:27 AM
"Crusadercore provides young men with a historically bastardized visual lexicon, one that gives new credence and religious authority to modern bigotry."
Reposted by Dave Earley
When the different factions here grift money they can’t repay without turning on one another, that’ll be them reenacting the Fourth Crusade.
Far-right groups are co-opting the aesthetics of the Crusades for their own objectives, transforming an obsession with feudal justice into a campaign for a White Christian nation.
Why We Should All Be Worried About "Crusadercore"
This online trend equips young, White men with a historically bastardized visual lexicon — one that gives new credence and religious authority to far-right bigotry.
hyperallergic.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
When the different factions here grift money they can’t repay without turning on one another, that’ll be them reenacting the Fourth Crusade.
Trump misuses Norman Rockwell’s work — like other cultural icons — to promote Gestapo tactics and nativist ideas.
As his granddaughter puts it, “Norman Rockwell was antifa” — literally.
As his granddaughter puts it, “Norman Rockwell was antifa” — literally.
The MAGAfication of Norman Rockwell
Trump uses the artist’s work—like other cultural icons—to promote Gestapo tactics and nativist ideas.
www.thebulwark.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Trump misuses Norman Rockwell’s work — like other cultural icons — to promote Gestapo tactics and nativist ideas.
As his granddaughter puts it, “Norman Rockwell was antifa” — literally.
As his granddaughter puts it, “Norman Rockwell was antifa” — literally.
Reposted by Dave Earley
this seems specifically designed to break mail-in voting (where deadlines are defined by postmark)
As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties.
USPS Announces Changes to the Postmark Date System
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has adopted a final rule (FR Doc.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
this seems specifically designed to break mail-in voting (where deadlines are defined by postmark)
The case against the TikToker who was shot by US immigration agents was dismissed by a federal judge with prejudice, which means prosecutors cannot refile the same charges of assault against a federal agent
Case dropped against TikTok streamer who was shot by US immigration agents
Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who livestreams LA breaking news, was accused of ramming car into federal officers’ vehicles
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The case against the TikToker who was shot by US immigration agents was dismissed by a federal judge with prejudice, which means prosecutors cannot refile the same charges of assault against a federal agent
Reposted by Dave Earley
“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“You are not entitled to a response from us, or anyone, ever,” is what a US Education Department spokesperson wrote to one of our reporters, @megomatz.bsky.social, after she repeatedly tried to get comment from the department and its officials. My column on the condemnation of good journalism.
Reposted by Dave Earley
Eventually this trend will just result in every techbrah naming their company something like “Anal Prolapse” and giving smug, tedious interviews about What It Means
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
Sauron, the high-end home security startup for "super premium" customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos | TechCrunch
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
techcrunch.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Eventually this trend will just result in every techbrah naming their company something like “Anal Prolapse” and giving smug, tedious interviews about What It Means
Exclusive: Pauline Hanson flew to Florida with Gina Rinehart on the billionaire’s private jet to attend CPAC and is yet to declare it on parliamentary register.
Hanson, One Nation, Rinehart and Hancock Prospecting did not respond to a request for comment. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Hanson, One Nation, Rinehart and Hancock Prospecting did not respond to a request for comment. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
December 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Exclusive: Pauline Hanson flew to Florida with Gina Rinehart on the billionaire’s private jet to attend CPAC and is yet to declare it on parliamentary register.
Hanson, One Nation, Rinehart and Hancock Prospecting did not respond to a request for comment. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Hanson, One Nation, Rinehart and Hancock Prospecting did not respond to a request for comment. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Reposted by Dave Earley
“You guys, Hitler wants to see Poland succeed”
Trump: "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed. It sounds a little strange but President Putin was very generous in his feeling toward Ukraine succeeding, including supplying energy, electricity and other things at very low prices."
December 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
“You guys, Hitler wants to see Poland succeed”
A survey of 15,000 of the world’s most popular YouTube channels – the top 100 in every country – found that 278 of them contain only AI slop. Those 278 channels have amassed more than 63bn views and 221m subscribers, generating about $117m in revenue each year https://buff.ly/cdbKiSH
December 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
A survey of 15,000 of the world’s most popular YouTube channels – the top 100 in every country – found that 278 of them contain only AI slop. Those 278 channels have amassed more than 63bn views and 221m subscribers, generating about $117m in revenue each year https://buff.ly/cdbKiSH
Reposted by Dave Earley
2025 has been a year of tumult and uncertainty and a year in which the president of the U.S. has spent at least part of one in three days at his private businesses and one in four days playing golf.
President Hobbies closes out year five
I am pleased to report that we have reached, as of writing, the 361st day of 2025, a year that includes only 365 days despite feeling as though it has included 36,500. This has been the longest year s...
www.howtoreadthisch.art
December 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
2025 has been a year of tumult and uncertainty and a year in which the president of the U.S. has spent at least part of one in three days at his private businesses and one in four days playing golf.
Reposted by Dave Earley
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable group. “Big tech has made their choice.”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
Google Has Chosen a Side in Trump's Mass Deportation Effort
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable…
www.404media.co
December 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable group. “Big tech has made their choice.”
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
www.404media.co/google-has-c...