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“Colder Arctic air is usually confined to the far northern latitudes by the polar vortex, a vast circular ribbon of wind…
The Arctic is heating up…with these elevated temperatures causing a series of knock-on impacts that may be altering the polar vortex.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The Arctic is heating up…with these elevated temperatures causing a series of knock-on impacts that may be altering the polar vortex.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump says the big US winter storm is proof of climate hoax – here’s why he’s wrong
US president asks ‘whatever happened to global warming?’ Well, it could be making our winter storms worse
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:21 AM
“Colder Arctic air is usually confined to the far northern latitudes by the polar vortex, a vast circular ribbon of wind…
The Arctic is heating up…with these elevated temperatures causing a series of knock-on impacts that may be altering the polar vortex.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The Arctic is heating up…with these elevated temperatures causing a series of knock-on impacts that may be altering the polar vortex.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
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Latest for Ouyen from the BOM. JFC…
January 24, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Latest for Ouyen from the BOM. JFC…
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Just imagine this in Aotearoa New Zealand 💚
#nzpol
#nzpol
Extraordinary polling from @yougov.co.uk today, showing the @greenparty.org.uk in first place across all working age people
🟢Grn - 20.5%
🔴Lab - 20.3%
⚫Ref - 20.1%
🔵Con - 15.5%
baffling why 60% of pensioners are supporting Con/Ref who will slash public spending that mainly goes to pensioners
🟢Grn - 20.5%
🔴Lab - 20.3%
⚫Ref - 20.1%
🔵Con - 15.5%
baffling why 60% of pensioners are supporting Con/Ref who will slash public spending that mainly goes to pensioners
January 21, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Just imagine this in Aotearoa New Zealand 💚
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Sunrise, Saturday, 24 January, from Makorori Beach, Aotearoa / New Zealand.
Ata mārie / Good Morning ☀️
Ata mārie / Good Morning ☀️
January 23, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Sunrise, Saturday, 24 January, from Makorori Beach, Aotearoa / New Zealand.
Ata mārie / Good Morning ☀️
Ata mārie / Good Morning ☀️
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The Buddhist monks on a "Walk for Peace" toward Washington are urging streamers not to follow them everywhere they go
"We don't want this to become something people chase after"
"We don't want this to become something people chase after"
January 2, 2026 at 6:53 PM
The Buddhist monks on a "Walk for Peace" toward Washington are urging streamers not to follow them everywhere they go
"We don't want this to become something people chase after"
"We don't want this to become something people chase after"
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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I can’t promise that this is the first time a Canadian publisher of a beloved children’s book series has publicly condemned the bloodthirsty US secretary of defense’s use of its imagery to smirkingly defend heinous war crimes. I mean who can say.
December 2, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I can’t promise that this is the first time a Canadian publisher of a beloved children’s book series has publicly condemned the bloodthirsty US secretary of defense’s use of its imagery to smirkingly defend heinous war crimes. I mean who can say.
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I'm going to need to cancel some of my Patreon subscriptions and I really really hate this. But I am oversubscribed. Every month, I realize how much I am paying and know I need to downsize but appreciate all of the creators I support.
December 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I'm going to need to cancel some of my Patreon subscriptions and I really really hate this. But I am oversubscribed. Every month, I realize how much I am paying and know I need to downsize but appreciate all of the creators I support.
WTaF? Why?
Secret translation of Nauruan president’s interview on NZYQ deal with Australia to stay suppressed for decade
Secret translation of Nauruan president’s interview on NZYQ deal with Australia to stay suppressed for decade
Penny Wong says translation notes were ‘taken hastily’ by official who was not accredited translator and were ‘for internal purposes only’
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A top secret translation of the Nauruan president’s public commentary on the NZYQ deal will remain suppressed for a decade after the Albanese government considered its release “inappropriate”.
Nauru declined to endorse an informal translation by Australia’s High Commission of the 10-minute public interview uploaded to Facebook in February, nor did it provide its own translation, newly released documents reveal. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
WTaF? Why?
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September 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Exclusive | Speakers are boycotting the Bendigo Writers Festival after receiving a code of conduct from event organisers that required “compliance” with a controversial definition of antisemitism.
Writers boycott Bendigo Writers Festival for demanding 'compliance' with controversial antisemitism rule
Several notable speakers have already bowed out, with more set to follow, Crikey understands.
www.crikey.com.au
August 14, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Exclusive | Speakers are boycotting the Bendigo Writers Festival after receiving a code of conduct from event organisers that required “compliance” with a controversial definition of antisemitism.
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If you are at Bendigo Writers Festival and can't see me there because I pulled out due to censorship concerns AND you want to buy my books, please visit Bookish in Bendigo. Bookshops are good people.
August 15, 2025 at 5:03 AM
If you are at Bendigo Writers Festival and can't see me there because I pulled out due to censorship concerns AND you want to buy my books, please visit Bookish in Bendigo. Bookshops are good people.
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Support Bookish in Bendigo, official Bendigo Writers Festival bookseller who would have spent months stocking books for the event and have pulled out in solidarity. Call them for your next book order if you can, or even pay it forward for one of their customers.
+61 3 5406 0596
+61 3 5406 0596
August 15, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Support Bookish in Bendigo, official Bendigo Writers Festival bookseller who would have spent months stocking books for the event and have pulled out in solidarity. Call them for your next book order if you can, or even pay it forward for one of their customers.
+61 3 5406 0596
+61 3 5406 0596
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I too have withdrawn from participating in the Bendigo Writers Festival
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Writers festival requires ‘complete self-censorship’ over Gaza war, academic claims, as speakers withdraw in protest
Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah among those to boycott Bendigo writers festival, arguing she cannot appear ‘as a Palestinian’ due to speaker code
www.theguardian.com
August 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I too have withdrawn from participating in the Bendigo Writers Festival
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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A response from Bendigo Writers Festival:
August 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A response from Bendigo Writers Festival:
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Inviting myself to the Bendigo Writers Festival so I can quit in protest.
August 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Inviting myself to the Bendigo Writers Festival so I can quit in protest.
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This is ghoulish nonsense from the Bendigo Writers Festival
August 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
This is ghoulish nonsense from the Bendigo Writers Festival
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Israel must rescind outrageous decision to “take control” of Gaza City and entrench its military occupation.
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Israel must rescind outrageous decision to “take control” of Gaza City
It is utterly outrageous and revolting that the Israeli cabinet has approved plans for the military to scale up their ground presence in the occupied Gaza Strip and completely take over Gaza City.
amn.st
August 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Israel must rescind outrageous decision to “take control” of Gaza City and entrench its military occupation.
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NSW supreme court rules in favour of pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge
NSW supreme court rules in favour of pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge
Palestine Action Group claims as many as 50,000 people will take part in the march on Sunday
Pro-Palestinian protesters will be legally protected while marching across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday after a New South Wales supreme court decision.
The Palestine Action Group has claimed as many as 50,000 people will take part in the march across the iconic bridge, protesting against Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the starvation of children. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 2, 2025 at 12:19 AM
NSW supreme court rules in favour of pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge
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COLBERT: You warned everyone…he would prosecute political enemies, cut Medicaid, alienate our allies, give tax cuts to the rich. I know you're not here to say 'I told you so' but would you like to?
HARRIS: You're correct. I did predict a lot of that. But what I did not predict was the capitulation.
HARRIS: You're correct. I did predict a lot of that. But what I did not predict was the capitulation.
August 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
COLBERT: You warned everyone…he would prosecute political enemies, cut Medicaid, alienate our allies, give tax cuts to the rich. I know you're not here to say 'I told you so' but would you like to?
HARRIS: You're correct. I did predict a lot of that. But what I did not predict was the capitulation.
HARRIS: You're correct. I did predict a lot of that. But what I did not predict was the capitulation.
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June 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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July 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM