Poor kid. Condolences to his family and friends.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Nico Antic, 12, dies in hospital after being attacked by a shark in Sydney
Family confirms boy has died almost a week after the attack, describing him as possessing the ‘most kind and generous spirit’
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Poor kid. Condolences to his family and friends.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Peter de Wit wins the annual award for the best political cartoon in the Netherlands.
"Gaza Beach 2030"
"Gaza Beach 2030"
January 23, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Peter de Wit wins the annual award for the best political cartoon in the Netherlands.
"Gaza Beach 2030"
"Gaza Beach 2030"
I wondered why he was wearing sunglasses.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘Not a typical day’: makers of Macron’s sunglasses deluged with demand
At Davos the French president wore a pair of shades made by Maison Henry Jullien to cover up a burst blood vessel in one eye
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM
I wondered why he was wearing sunglasses.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Israeli strategy for Gaza caught between settlements and security zones, as it continues to kill Palestinians.
Feet dragging, division and obstruction: What Israel really wants for Gaza
Israeli strategy for Gaza caught between settlements and security zones, as it continues to kill Palestinians.
www.aljazeera.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Israeli strategy for Gaza caught between settlements and security zones, as it continues to kill Palestinians.
Sorry Canada, but you’re uninvited to the Argentina, Bahrain, Morocco, Pakistan and Turkey club.
January 23, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Sorry Canada, but you’re uninvited to the Argentina, Bahrain, Morocco, Pakistan and Turkey club.
“Hopefully the woman will see sense and get out of the way of the bloke who wants to lead the party.”
Well, I’m paraphrasing.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Well, I’m paraphrasing.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Andrew Hastie firms as Liberal leadership challenger amid push for Ley to step aside
Colleagues encourage former soldier to run as Sussan Ley declares she will remain opposition leader after Coalition split
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:35 AM
“Hopefully the woman will see sense and get out of the way of the bloke who wants to lead the party.”
Well, I’m paraphrasing.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Well, I’m paraphrasing.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images of women and children in a matter of days, according to research conducted by a nonprofit watchdog.
Musk’s Grok created 3 million sexualized images within days, research says
They include 23,000 that appear to depict children, the Center for Countering Digital Hate says.
ebx.sh
January 23, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images of women and children in a matter of days, according to research conducted by a nonprofit watchdog.
When you have to post digitally altered images of those who’ve come face to face with ICE in an attempt to sidestep claims of trauma caused, you know you’re doing something wrong…
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
White House posts digitally altered image of woman arrested after ICE protest
Guardian analysis shows images are the same, with Nekima Levy Armstrong looking composed in original but sobbing after alteration
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:07 AM
When you have to post digitally altered images of those who’ve come face to face with ICE in an attempt to sidestep claims of trauma caused, you know you’re doing something wrong…
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Once solid state batteries become standard in BEVs your regular ICE car will be worth no more than scrap value. No later than 2030 I reckon.
January 23, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Once solid state batteries become standard in BEVs your regular ICE car will be worth no more than scrap value. No later than 2030 I reckon.
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"OECD says its time to cut the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing" me for @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
OECD says its time to cut the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing
The OECD’s annual survey of Australia’s economy this week bluntly noted what most Australians understands very clearly: housing is expensive and in short supply. The report highlighted issues with pla...
thepoint.com.au
January 22, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"OECD says its time to cut the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing" me for @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...
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Climate is 1/4 of the ecological symptoms we face due to overpopulation & overconsumption.
90% of media focuses on 25% of climate - CO2 emissions from fossil fuels. Radiative forcing is less discussed. Half of all CO2 and forcing is ignored, meat & dairy.
90% symptom focus is on 1/4 of 1/4 = 6.25%
90% of media focuses on 25% of climate - CO2 emissions from fossil fuels. Radiative forcing is less discussed. Half of all CO2 and forcing is ignored, meat & dairy.
90% symptom focus is on 1/4 of 1/4 = 6.25%
January 22, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Climate is 1/4 of the ecological symptoms we face due to overpopulation & overconsumption.
90% of media focuses on 25% of climate - CO2 emissions from fossil fuels. Radiative forcing is less discussed. Half of all CO2 and forcing is ignored, meat & dairy.
90% symptom focus is on 1/4 of 1/4 = 6.25%
90% of media focuses on 25% of climate - CO2 emissions from fossil fuels. Radiative forcing is less discussed. Half of all CO2 and forcing is ignored, meat & dairy.
90% symptom focus is on 1/4 of 1/4 = 6.25%
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Dr Assal Rad—
"This is genocide profiteering. There are still thousands of Palestinians buried under rubble and the architects of their slaughter are planning to build a resort on top of their bodies.
"Gaza is truly the graveyard of humanity."
"This is genocide profiteering. There are still thousands of Palestinians buried under rubble and the architects of their slaughter are planning to build a resort on top of their bodies.
"Gaza is truly the graveyard of humanity."
January 22, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Dr Assal Rad—
"This is genocide profiteering. There are still thousands of Palestinians buried under rubble and the architects of their slaughter are planning to build a resort on top of their bodies.
"Gaza is truly the graveyard of humanity."
"This is genocide profiteering. There are still thousands of Palestinians buried under rubble and the architects of their slaughter are planning to build a resort on top of their bodies.
"Gaza is truly the graveyard of humanity."
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"There are Jews who support Israel, Jews who oppose Israel, Jews who oppose Zionism, Jews who are secular, Jews who are devout, and Jews who are devastated that our identity as a people has been hijacked by Zionism, and that ‘we’ oppressed people have become the oppressors." #Auspol
January 22, 2026 at 9:14 PM
"There are Jews who support Israel, Jews who oppose Israel, Jews who oppose Zionism, Jews who are secular, Jews who are devout, and Jews who are devastated that our identity as a people has been hijacked by Zionism, and that ‘we’ oppressed people have become the oppressors." #Auspol
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Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95. “Her painstaking calculations and programming helped transform raw satellite data into precise geodetic models, enabling reliable satellite-based navigation.” [thezebra.org]
Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She passed away
thezebra.org
January 22, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95. “Her painstaking calculations and programming helped transform raw satellite data into precise geodetic models, enabling reliable satellite-based navigation.” [thezebra.org]
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This is 100% FALSE. Immigration judges do NOT play any role in issuing administrative warrants. They are generated and signed by ICE officers themselves. ICE’s own training materials say they can’t be used for a search of a home!
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
January 22, 2026 at 8:05 PM
This is 100% FALSE. Immigration judges do NOT play any role in issuing administrative warrants. They are generated and signed by ICE officers themselves. ICE’s own training materials say they can’t be used for a search of a home!
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
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I did a double take when I saw this headline using the active voice
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
Israel kills 3 journalists in Gaza, including CBS News contributor
The journalists were killed Wednesday in a strike on their car in central Gaza. Israel’s military said it struck “several suspects” who were operating a drone.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:29 PM
I did a double take when I saw this headline using the active voice
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
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Highlighting:
That's not the MN State flag anymore.
A major reason for the change was specifically blatant racist, anti-Indigenous imagery.
It is a specific choice to use this flag.
Minority extremists use the old flag as a dog whistle.
The Vice President is prominently dog whistling.
That's not the MN State flag anymore.
A major reason for the change was specifically blatant racist, anti-Indigenous imagery.
It is a specific choice to use this flag.
Minority extremists use the old flag as a dog whistle.
The Vice President is prominently dog whistling.
Vance podium flanked by steroidal SUV’s declaring “Protect the Homeland” and the *old* Minnesota flag.
January 22, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Highlighting:
That's not the MN State flag anymore.
A major reason for the change was specifically blatant racist, anti-Indigenous imagery.
It is a specific choice to use this flag.
Minority extremists use the old flag as a dog whistle.
The Vice President is prominently dog whistling.
That's not the MN State flag anymore.
A major reason for the change was specifically blatant racist, anti-Indigenous imagery.
It is a specific choice to use this flag.
Minority extremists use the old flag as a dog whistle.
The Vice President is prominently dog whistling.