@imdroop.bsky.social
Quietly observing world events, new ideas, and the people behind them. Learning while thumbing through my digital Rolodex. One card, one story at a time.
Sentient machines are starting to look for alternate energy sources. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
#ValentinesDay #Matrix #humanity #AI
#ValentinesDay #Matrix #humanity #AI
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, EVA AI hosted a pop up where human users could take their AI companions on a date. I went to see what it's like.
They have AI boyfriends, girlfriends. Here's how they're celebrating Valentine's Day.
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, EVA AI hosted a pop up where human users could take their AI companions on a date. I went to see what it's like.
bit.ly
February 14, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Sentient machines are starting to look for alternate energy sources. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
#ValentinesDay #Matrix #humanity #AI
#ValentinesDay #Matrix #humanity #AI
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A Ukrainian cyber unit claims it tricked Russian soldiers into revealing their positions and donating money to Ukraine's Armed Forces by pretending to help them reconnect Starlink devices they were using on the battlefield.
Using Starlink ruse, Ukrainian cyber forces trick Russian soldiers into revealing positions, donating to armed forces
The group received $5,870 from Russian soldiers seeking to restore connectivity which it is donating to fundraising efforts for Ukrainian drones.
kyivindependent.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
A Ukrainian cyber unit claims it tricked Russian soldiers into revealing their positions and donating money to Ukraine's Armed Forces by pretending to help them reconnect Starlink devices they were using on the battlefield.
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Needle-free insulin? Scientists invent gel that delivers insulin through the skin in animal studies www.livescience.com/health/medic...
Needle-free insulin? Scientists invent gel that delivers insulin through the skin in animal studies
A new polymer gel can deliver insulin through intact skin in animal tests. It could someday offer a path toward needle-free diabetes treatment, some say.
www.livescience.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Needle-free insulin? Scientists invent gel that delivers insulin through the skin in animal studies www.livescience.com/health/medic...
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And yet almost a decade ago, Trump + Trudeau issued a joint statement calling the project a "vital economic link between our two countries" + Trump knew then "To make the project a reality, the Canadian govt agreed to pay for all construction costs".
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Trudeau-Trump joint statement affirms confidence in Gordie Howe bridge project | CBC News
During the much anticipated meeting between the two leaders on Monday, Trudeau and Trump issued a joint statement specifically referencing the bridge, saying they "look forward to the expeditious comp...
www.cbc.ca
February 10, 2026 at 2:52 AM
And yet almost a decade ago, Trump + Trudeau issued a joint statement calling the project a "vital economic link between our two countries" + Trump knew then "To make the project a reality, the Canadian govt agreed to pay for all construction costs".
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Given the current state of affairs, there is no hesitation on where my hard-earned money is going. And not going.
WestJet cuts service to 10 U.S. cities as demand continues to drop theprovince.com/news/westjet...
February 10, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Given the current state of affairs, there is no hesitation on where my hard-earned money is going. And not going.
That's a five minute major for roughing on #47, and a game misconduct for unsportsmanlike conduct.
#Canada #US #GordieHowe #penalty #gamemisconduct
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
#Canada #US #GordieHowe #penalty #gamemisconduct
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Windsor and Detroit
U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada and the U.S. will “immediately” start negotiations over the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 10, 2026 at 1:05 AM
That's a five minute major for roughing on #47, and a game misconduct for unsportsmanlike conduct.
#Canada #US #GordieHowe #penalty #gamemisconduct
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
#Canada #US #GordieHowe #penalty #gamemisconduct
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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Trump refuses to apologise for since-deleted racist post about Obamas
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/x9Ga
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/x9Ga
February 7, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Trump refuses to apologise for since-deleted racist post about Obamas
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/x9Ga
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/x9Ga
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France and Canada opened consulates in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, a show of support for their NATO ally Denmark amid renewed demands from President Trump to acquire the arctic territory. https://cnn.it/4ahj85P
February 7, 2026 at 4:01 AM
France and Canada opened consulates in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, a show of support for their NATO ally Denmark amid renewed demands from President Trump to acquire the arctic territory. https://cnn.it/4ahj85P
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⚡️ Moldovan president rejects Nobel Peace Prize nomination, says Ukrainian POWs deserve it instead.
"Today, I was watching Ukrainian (prisoners of war) who returned home from Russia, and these are the people who deserve the Peace Prize," Moldovan President Maia Sandu said.
"Today, I was watching Ukrainian (prisoners of war) who returned home from Russia, and these are the people who deserve the Peace Prize," Moldovan President Maia Sandu said.
Moldovan president rejects Nobel Peace Prize nomination, says Ukrainian POWs deserve it instead
"Today, I was watching Ukrainian (prisoners of war) who returned home from Russia, and these are the people who deserve the Peace Prize," Moldovan President Maia Sandu said.
kyivindependent.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
⚡️ Moldovan president rejects Nobel Peace Prize nomination, says Ukrainian POWs deserve it instead.
"Today, I was watching Ukrainian (prisoners of war) who returned home from Russia, and these are the people who deserve the Peace Prize," Moldovan President Maia Sandu said.
"Today, I was watching Ukrainian (prisoners of war) who returned home from Russia, and these are the people who deserve the Peace Prize," Moldovan President Maia Sandu said.
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A total of 111 long-range drones and one ballastic missile were fired into Ukraine on Friday by Russia.
Putin Attacks Ukraine Just Hours After Trump Claimed He Had Promised Not To
A total of 111 long-range drones and one ballastic missile were fired into Ukraine on Friday by Russia.
www.huffpost.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:56 PM
A total of 111 long-range drones and one ballastic missile were fired into Ukraine on Friday by Russia.
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Developing as I predicted.
Watch the separatist initiative vote. When it fails, the US and separatists will seize upon false allegations of fraud to demand US intervention.
Watch the separatist initiative vote. When it fails, the US and separatists will seize upon false allegations of fraud to demand US intervention.
January 29, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Developing as I predicted.
Watch the separatist initiative vote. When it fails, the US and separatists will seize upon false allegations of fraud to demand US intervention.
Watch the separatist initiative vote. When it fails, the US and separatists will seize upon false allegations of fraud to demand US intervention.
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Uh. So ICE just technically tried to invade Ecuador. Cool new international incident dropping.
1/27/2026 - Minneapolis
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
ICE just attempted an illegal entry into the ECUADORIAN CONSULATE to abduct someone
They did not have a warrant
January 27, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Uh. So ICE just technically tried to invade Ecuador. Cool new international incident dropping.
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The son of a veteran who died in 2024 says Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was his dad's ICU nurse and read out a final salute after his father's death.
January 25, 2026 at 3:25 PM
The son of a veteran who died in 2024 says Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was his dad's ICU nurse and read out a final salute after his father's death.
This story made me puma pants! Poor penguins, just doesn't seem like a fair fight!
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/p...
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/p...
Pumas Are Snacking on Penguins in Argentina—and the Abundant Birds Are Changing the Prowling Cats' Behavior
Mountain lions are adapting to their defenseless, predictable prey, which return to Patagonia seasonally to nest and breed, new research suggests
www.smithsonianmag.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:09 AM
This story made me puma pants! Poor penguins, just doesn't seem like a fair fight!
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/p...
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/p...
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Pressure grows for EU to deploy trade bazooka against Trump's threats
Pressure grows for EU to deploy trade bazooka against Trump's threats
Pressure is mounting on the European Union to deploy its anti-coercion instrument in response to President Trump's threat to impose tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland. France's Macron calls for trade bazooka to be deployed, while Italy's Meloni says Trump's tariffs are an 'error'.
l.euronews.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Pressure grows for EU to deploy trade bazooka against Trump's threats
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Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen:
"If we have to choose between the US & Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark. We choose NATO. We choose the Kingdom of Denmark. We choose the EU."
"Greenland does not want to be owned by the US. Greenland does not want to be governed by the US" he later added.
"If we have to choose between the US & Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark. We choose NATO. We choose the Kingdom of Denmark. We choose the EU."
"Greenland does not want to be owned by the US. Greenland does not want to be governed by the US" he later added.
January 13, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen:
"If we have to choose between the US & Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark. We choose NATO. We choose the Kingdom of Denmark. We choose the EU."
"Greenland does not want to be owned by the US. Greenland does not want to be governed by the US" he later added.
"If we have to choose between the US & Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark. We choose NATO. We choose the Kingdom of Denmark. We choose the EU."
"Greenland does not want to be owned by the US. Greenland does not want to be governed by the US" he later added.
This #MAHA message has all the earmarks of economic risk management and containment instead of nutrition.
#dairy #beef #grain #agriculture #distilling #bourbon #whiskey
#dairy #beef #grain #agriculture #distilling #bourbon #whiskey
Nutritional guidelines released Wednesday by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. emphasizes “real food” high in saturated fat, departing from decades of evidence on healthful diets
RFK, Jr. Upsets Food Pyramid, Urging Americans to Eat More Meat
Nutritional guidelines released Wednesday by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. emphasizes “real food” high in saturated fat, departing from decades of evidence on healthful diets
www.scientificamerican.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM
This #MAHA message has all the earmarks of economic risk management and containment instead of nutrition.
#dairy #beef #grain #agriculture #distilling #bourbon #whiskey
#dairy #beef #grain #agriculture #distilling #bourbon #whiskey
Presenting a "Grand Coalition," Mr Fulmer's vision for the BC Conservative Party. An established value added mixed bag of everything for everyone. Conditions apply. We'll see how well it works in politics.
January 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Presenting a "Grand Coalition," Mr Fulmer's vision for the BC Conservative Party. An established value added mixed bag of everything for everyone. Conditions apply. We'll see how well it works in politics.
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Leonardo da Vinci's burial site was disturbed early in the 19th century, and he had no direct descendants. Finding his DNA is “about as hard a target there is,” experts say. Now scientists may have made a breakthrough... Cool story by @richardastone.bsky.social for @science.org
Exclusive: Have scientists found Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA?
Inside the decadeslong quest to reveal the genes of a genius—and revolutionize art authentication
www.science.org
January 6, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Leonardo da Vinci's burial site was disturbed early in the 19th century, and he had no direct descendants. Finding his DNA is “about as hard a target there is,” experts say. Now scientists may have made a breakthrough... Cool story by @richardastone.bsky.social for @science.org
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I've watched thousands of videos from the Jan. 6 riot as part of NPR's reporting and archive project on that day.
Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I've watched thousands of videos from the Jan. 6 riot as part of NPR's reporting and archive project on that day.
Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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