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A test image of the Orion Nebula taken from my light-polluted home just a few metres from a streetlight. Will repeat on the weekend from a dark sky site. 🔭
Imaging rig: skymaps.com/ir0/
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December 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM

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A test image of the Orion Nebula taken from my light-polluted home just a few metres from a streetlight. Will repeat on the weekend from a dark sky site. 🔭
Imaging rig: skymaps.com/ir0/
#astrophotography

December 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 12h

In 350 out of 362 cases challenging the Trump administration’s July decision to classify virtually all undocumented immigrants as subject to mandatory detention without a hearing, over 160 judges have found the legal interpretation unconstitutional.

Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges

District courts have dismissed the administration’s efforts to detain virtually all undocumented immigrants without a bond hearing while they await deportation proceedings.

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December 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM

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The Conversation U.S.

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In 350 out of 362 cases challenging the Trump administration’s July decision to classify virtually all undocumented immigrants as subject to mandatory detention without a hearing, over 160 judges have found the legal interpretation unconstitutional.

Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges

District courts have dismissed the administration’s efforts to detain virtually all undocumented immigrants without a bond hearing while they await deportation proceedings.

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December 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM

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Roman Piso @romanpiso.bsky.social · 13h

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Tens of thousands join anti-government protests across Bulgaria

Tens of thousands joined the latest massive protests across Bulgaria on Wednesday, accusing the government of widespread corruption and underscoring political rifts just weeks before the country is to...

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December 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM

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Tens of thousands join anti-government protests across Bulgaria

Tens of thousands joined the latest massive protests across Bulgaria on Wednesday, accusing the government of widespread corruption and underscoring political rifts just weeks before the country is to...

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December 11, 2025 at 7:27 AM

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Roman Piso @romanpiso.bsky.social · 13h

#Discover #Ukraine #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦 #Zelenskyy #Kyiv

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.

Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.

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December 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.

Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.

www.yahoo.com

December 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM

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Roman Piso @romanpiso.bsky.social · 12h

A Democratic U.S. President would be backing Ukraine. It is a terrible thing for the entire world that we were all stuck with Trump. #DemocracyIsAtStake #WorldNews

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Trump: Zelensky has until Christmas to accept peace deal

Donald Trump has told Volodymyr Zelensky that he has until Christmas to accept his deal to end the war with Russia.

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December 11, 2025 at 7:53 AM

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Roman Piso

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A Democratic U.S. President would be backing Ukraine. It is a terrible thing for the entire world that we were all stuck with Trump. #DemocracyIsAtStake #WorldNews

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Trump: Zelensky has until Christmas to accept peace deal

Donald Trump has told Volodymyr Zelensky that he has until Christmas to accept his deal to end the war with Russia.

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December 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM

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therealmuletwitch.bsky.social @therealmuletwitch.bsky.social · 19h

Come have a yapp!!! Going live on twitch with my pup!!!! Make sure to be yourself and have fun!!! #smallstreamer #twitch #dogsofbluesky #fun #dream #positive #streamer #gaming #smile #dogdad

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NO ADS!!!! Gaming with my Pup, (If she comes and hangs out) Positive Vibes Only please!!!!!! NO ADS!!!! Bring your smiles and laughs!!

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December 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM

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Come have a yapp!!! Going live on twitch with my pup!!!! Make sure to be yourself and have fun!!! #smallstreamer #twitch #dogsofbluesky #fun #dream #positive #streamer #gaming #smile #dogdad

twitch.tv/therealmule

TheRealMule - Twitch

NO ADS!!!! Gaming with my Pup, (If she comes and hangs out) Positive Vibes Only please!!!!!! NO ADS!!!! Bring your smiles and laughs!!

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December 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM

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Roman Piso @romanpiso.bsky.social · 12h

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Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons

Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene says the "hybrid attack" poses a real risk to national security and civil aviation.

www.yahoo.com

December 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM

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Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons

Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene says the "hybrid attack" poses a real risk to national security and civil aviation.

www.yahoo.com

December 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM

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Trifecta of Treason @trifectaoftreason.bsky.social · 23h

"Instead, Speaker Mike Johnson presented attendees of a closed-door conference meeting with list of 10 possible policies that could get votes in the coming weeks or months, according to five Republicans in the room."

www.politico.com/live-updates...

House GOP erupts over health care as leaders hunt for a plan

Speaker Mike Johnson presented a list of concepts that did not include extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.

www.politico.com

December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM

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"Instead, Speaker Mike Johnson presented attendees of a closed-door conference meeting with list of 10 possible policies that could get votes in the coming weeks or months, according to five Republicans in the room."

www.politico.com/live-updates...

House GOP erupts over health care as leaders hunt for a plan

Speaker Mike Johnson presented a list of concepts that did not include extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.

www.politico.com

December 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM