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Interested in just about everything what goes on in the world. News junkie. I'm just venting my frustrations with the world.
🚫 Do not send dm's - you'll get automatically blocked. 🚫 Also for crypto, stocks, porn.
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”

IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
February 6, 2026 at 4:45 AM
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Denmark rescuing burnt-out American workers amidst worst US layoffs in 17 years
www.youtube.com/shorts/ReSQ9...
Denmark rescuing burnt-out American workers amidst worst US layoffs in 17 years #corporate #layoffs
YouTube video by Maureen W Clough
www.youtube.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Europe doesn’t need lectures on democracy and freedom of speech from those dismantling both
February 7, 2026 at 10:13 AM
That's a horrible way to die.
And tesla has known about this problem for a long time. How many people have to die before they fix it?
Tesla driver’s devastating 911 call while stuck in fiery car revealed: ‘Help please … I am going to die’

A 20-year-old Tesla driver pleaded with a 911 operator to save his life as he was trapped in a burning car, according to a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla filed by his mother on Wednesday.
Tesla driver’s devastating 911 call while stuck in fiery car revealed: ‘Help please … I am going to die’
A 20-year-old Tesla driver pleaded with a 911 operator to save his life as he was trapped in a burning vehicle, according to a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla filed by his mother on Wednesday.
nypost.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:32 AM
"However, relations between the EU and Turkey have deteriorated over the years, and have hardly been helped by Erdoğan’s lurch to autocracy"

www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
EU looks to rekindle ties with Turkey as a critical partner in Ukraine
With Ankara likely to play a key role in a post-war Ukraine, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos is traveling to Turkey to revive relations.
www.politico.eu
February 7, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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France uncovers Russian disinformation campaign falsely linking Macron to Epstein

www.rfi.fr/en/france/20...
France uncovers Russian disinformation campaign falsely linking Macron to Epstein
French authorities say a coordinated campaign, tied to a Russian-linked disinformation network, sought to spread false claims linking President Emmanuel Macron to the Epstein scandal, using a fabricat...
www.rfi.fr
February 7, 2026 at 6:52 AM
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The Russian economy is finally stagnating. What does it mean for the war – and for Putin?
The Russian economy is finally stagnating. What does it mean for the war – and for Putin?
A wartime boom in Russia has given way to sluggish growth, tax hikes and squeezed public services. Will it affect the conflict in Ukraine?
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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This is an immensely significant document that continues to get virtually no attention in US media—but lots abroad. In Jul 2015, Epstein arranged a meeting between a known highest-level Russian intel operative, Sergey Belyakov and Peter Thiel,
February 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
He does not apologize for anything. Horrible racist

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
‘I Didn’t Make a Mistake’: Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of Obamas
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:49 AM
More of this please. 🇬🇧

UK threatens to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in escalatory move
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
UK threatens to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tanker in escalatory move
Capture of rogue ship could open a new front against Moscow at a time when Russia’s oil revenues are tumbling
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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dockworkers and union supporters across Italy are taking action to halt arms shipments to Israel, staging rallies and sit-ins at key port areas.

Participants, waving Palestinian flags, are calling on Europe to stop facilitating military support for the occupation,
February 7, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Watch this video to understand the shadow business of the russian regime. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
February 7, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Here is one of many consequences of MAHA/Kennedy's policies, unfolding in real time.

Encephalitis is a severe complication of measles. It may lead to convulsions, deafness or intellectual disability in children. It occurs ~ 1 month after infection.

🧪 www.wired.com/story/measle...
Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina
In the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina that has infected more than 800 people, some children have developed a rare but serious complication called encephalitis.
www.wired.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Russia continues to answer diplomacy with missiles.
We are determined to make that choice painfully expensive.

Today, we present our 20th sanctions package.

Sanctions severely hurt Russia’s economy.
And every sanction chips away at its capacity for war. (1/9)
February 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The findings are about “the addictive design of the whole service” but these features are “even more harmful for minors” because “they don't have the same tools” to avoid compulsive behavior"

www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...
EU tells TikTok to change its addictive design
TikTok told to change features such as infinite scroll or face big fines.
www.politico.eu
February 6, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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💰🚊🇮🇷Billions in Trains: The Telegraph Reveals Secret Route of Russian Cash to Tehran

As the publication found out, Russia, bypassing sanctions, secretly supplied Iran with cash worth about $ 2.5 billion.
February 6, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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China takes big step towards developing ‘Starlink killer’ weapon with compact high-power microwave trib.al/sIisISO
China takes big step towards developing ‘Starlink killer’ weapon
Device small enough to be mounted on trucks, aircraft, or even satellites
trib.al
February 6, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Pressure building on govt to come clean about Mandelson's role in bringing US spy-tech firm Palantir into the heart of our NHS.

The fingerprints of Mandelson and his lobbying firm are all over these deals.

The rot goes to the heart of this Labour govt

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Calls to halt UK Palantir contracts grow amid ‘lack of transparency’ over deals
Opposition MPs urge Labour to pause public contracts with the US tech firm after attempts to examine deals blocked
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:47 AM
The International Olympic committee is one big cesspool of corruption and bribery and they should all be fired.
February 6, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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Every American needs to watch this:
February 6, 2026 at 9:25 AM
These are some of the problems trump's trading war is causing:

"The medtech giant Medtronic manufactures the majority of its pacemakers on Lake Geneva. The batteries come from a factory in Minneapolis. The trade dispute with the USA is causing unnecessary stress."
nzz.ch NZZ @nzz.ch · 1d
Der Medtech-Multi Medtronic stellt seine Herzschrittmacher zum Grossteil am Genfersee her. Die Batterien stammen aus einer Fabrik in Minneapolis. Für unnötigen Stress sorgt der Zollstreit mit den USA.
Jeder vierte Herzschrittmacher kommt aus der Schweiz. US-Zölle sorgen für Verunsicherung
www.nzz.ch
February 6, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Record braking cold winter.

"The severe frost in Finland continues unabated. According to the weather service, very cold air from the Arctic continues to flow into the country. www.nordisch.info/wetter/stren..."
February 6, 2026 at 9:07 AM