NewfiesRock
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🔻🇬🇧 🇪🇺 🌱 💪🏔🥾🧗⚖️🕷 Guardian reading tofu eating gig going gym training pilates practicing newfie owning mountain climbing pensions professional. Also interested in law, politics, privacy, tech and all things outdoors.
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Would you swim in a river with E. coli warnings? Citizen scientists have found little change in Suffolk’s polluted rivers despite years of promises. Meanwhile, untreated sewage keeps flowing – with improvement targets now pushed out to 2050. 😡
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
The politics of pollution: the failure of the privatised water industry
Health warning: the article contains poo, and privatisation references. A tale of river pollution, and Environment Agency failure
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Would you swim in a river with E. coli warnings? Citizen scientists have found little change in Suffolk’s polluted rivers despite years of promises. Meanwhile, untreated sewage keeps flowing – with improvement targets now pushed out to 2050. 😡
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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MINNESOTA — Mom goes outside to warm up her car, ICE grabs her: "Please, my car kids are all alone in the house!”
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
January 30, 2026 at 2:43 AM
MINNESOTA — Mom goes outside to warm up her car, ICE grabs her: "Please, my car kids are all alone in the house!”
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
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So...... this seems real bad.
The FBI executed a sealed search warrant today on a key Atlanta area election office - and wouldn't say what that warrant was for.
"A source told FOX the FBI was there to take custody of Fulton County election ballots from 2020."
www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fbi-exe...
The FBI executed a sealed search warrant today on a key Atlanta area election office - and wouldn't say what that warrant was for.
"A source told FOX the FBI was there to take custody of Fulton County election ballots from 2020."
www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fbi-exe...
FBI executing sealed search warrant at Fulton County election facility
Federal agents carried out a law enforcement action Wednesday at a Fulton County election facility located in Fairburn.
www.fox5atlanta.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:22 PM
So...... this seems real bad.
The FBI executed a sealed search warrant today on a key Atlanta area election office - and wouldn't say what that warrant was for.
"A source told FOX the FBI was there to take custody of Fulton County election ballots from 2020."
www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fbi-exe...
The FBI executed a sealed search warrant today on a key Atlanta area election office - and wouldn't say what that warrant was for.
"A source told FOX the FBI was there to take custody of Fulton County election ballots from 2020."
www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fbi-exe...
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The guy genuinely gave a shit.
And the empathy vampires murdered him for it.
And the empathy vampires murdered him for it.
CNN reporting that a week before Alex Pretti was killed, 5 agents tackled him and he suffered a broken rib. CNN says he stopped his car after he saw ICE agents interacting with a family on foot and began to blow his whistle. Source tells CNN Pretti believed “That day he thought he was going to die”
January 27, 2026 at 5:32 PM
The guy genuinely gave a shit.
And the empathy vampires murdered him for it.
And the empathy vampires murdered him for it.
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"He was protesting,"
"She moved her car."
Any excuse to follow their Fuhrer's orders.
"She moved her car."
Any excuse to follow their Fuhrer's orders.
January 27, 2026 at 2:31 AM
"He was protesting,"
"She moved her car."
Any excuse to follow their Fuhrer's orders.
"She moved her car."
Any excuse to follow their Fuhrer's orders.
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Video from this morning shows ICE agents deploying tear gas outside a Minneapolis preschool as parents shout, “This is a preschool! There’s kids here!”
January 27, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Video from this morning shows ICE agents deploying tear gas outside a Minneapolis preschool as parents shout, “This is a preschool! There’s kids here!”
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Something important to understand about ICE thugs in the Twin Cities is that they're harassing innocent kids and parents at bus stops and schools every single day. Even after the Pretti shooting. It's terrorism.
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Something important to understand about ICE thugs in the Twin Cities is that they're harassing innocent kids and parents at bus stops and schools every single day. Even after the Pretti shooting. It's terrorism.
America has reached a tipping point on fascism – and on opposition to it
Robert Reich
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Robert Reich
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
America has reached a tipping point on fascism – and on opposition to it | Robert Reich
A chance encounter reminded me: there are two ways to look at what’s happened in Minneapolis
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:05 AM
America has reached a tipping point on fascism – and on opposition to it
Robert Reich
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Robert Reich
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Two Women Living Together by Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo review – the Korean bestseller about platonic partnership
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
Two Women Living Together by Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo review – the Korean bestseller about platonic partnership
A quietly revolutionary account of cohabiting captured a nation’s heart – but what does it mean for the rest of the world?
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Two Women Living Together by Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo review – the Korean bestseller about platonic partnership
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
Meta allowed minors access to sex-talking chatbots despite staff concerns, lawsuit alleges
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Meta allowed minors access to sex-talking chatbots despite staff concerns, lawsuit alleges
Filing by New Mexico’s attorney general includes Meta staff emails objecting to AI companion policy
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Meta allowed minors access to sex-talking chatbots despite staff concerns, lawsuit alleges
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
The UK government didn’t want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I’m not surprised
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:49 AM
The UK government didn’t want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I’m not surprised
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Biodiversity collapse threatens UK security, intelligence chiefs warn
Ecosystem destruction will increase food shortages, disorder and mass migration, with effects already being felt
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ecosystem destruction will increase food shortages, disorder and mass migration, with effects already being felt
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Biodiversity collapse threatens UK security, intelligence chiefs warn
Ecosystem destruction will increase food shortages, disorder and mass migration, with effects already being felt
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Biodiversity collapse threatens UK security, intelligence chiefs warn
Ecosystem destruction will increase food shortages, disorder and mass migration, with effects already being felt
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ecosystem destruction will increase food shortages, disorder and mass migration, with effects already being felt
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Peter Thiel's New Model Army
The Palantirisation of the UK military is a national security disaster
broligarchy.substack.com/p/peter-thie...
The Palantirisation of the UK military is a national security disaster
broligarchy.substack.com/p/peter-thie...
Peter Thiel's New Model Army
The Palantirisation of the UK military is a national security disaster
broligarchy.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Peter Thiel's New Model Army
The Palantirisation of the UK military is a national security disaster
broligarchy.substack.com/p/peter-thie...
The Palantirisation of the UK military is a national security disaster
broligarchy.substack.com/p/peter-thie...
Google had the greatest access, with more than 100 ministerial meetings, which campaigners said showed the tech industry’s “capture” of government. The industry lobbying group Tech UK met ministers at the rate of more than once every eight working days.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Tech companies’ access to UK ministers dwarfs that of child safety groups
Exclusive: Amazon, Meta and X among firms holding hundreds of meetings with people at heart of government, data shows
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Google had the greatest access, with more than 100 ministerial meetings, which campaigners said showed the tech industry’s “capture” of government. The industry lobbying group Tech UK met ministers at the rate of more than once every eight working days.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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These so-called "patriotic" 🇬🇧newspapers who brought you Brexit were never really patriotic at all.
They are driven by a disdain for Britain's European neighbours, and a fawning obsession with America.
They do not really want 🇬🇧 to be sovereign. They're content being a 🇺🇸vassal.
They are driven by a disdain for Britain's European neighbours, and a fawning obsession with America.
They do not really want 🇬🇧 to be sovereign. They're content being a 🇺🇸vassal.
January 18, 2026 at 7:59 AM
These so-called "patriotic" 🇬🇧newspapers who brought you Brexit were never really patriotic at all.
They are driven by a disdain for Britain's European neighbours, and a fawning obsession with America.
They do not really want 🇬🇧 to be sovereign. They're content being a 🇺🇸vassal.
They are driven by a disdain for Britain's European neighbours, and a fawning obsession with America.
They do not really want 🇬🇧 to be sovereign. They're content being a 🇺🇸vassal.
"Trump branded the video message “treasonous” and amplified a social media post suggesting that the six Democrats be hanged....". Think about that.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Democrat targeted by Trump attacks ‘authoritarian’ effort to intimidate critics
Elissa Slotkin, under investigation over Pentagon video, says president using ‘well-worn playbook’ to silence debate
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January 18, 2026 at 11:28 AM
"Trump branded the video message “treasonous” and amplified a social media post suggesting that the six Democrats be hanged....". Think about that.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The outlook in the US seems much grimmer. With executive orders against the regulation of GenAI & companies such as xAI signing contracts with the US military, the US government has shown that making money with AI is far more important than keeping citizens safe.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My picture was used in child abuse images. AI is putting others through my nightmare | Mara Wilson
I was a child actor, exploited by strangers on the internet. Now millions of children face the same danger
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The outlook in the US seems much grimmer. With executive orders against the regulation of GenAI & companies such as xAI signing contracts with the US military, the US government has shown that making money with AI is far more important than keeping citizens safe.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"One photorealistic AI video viewed by the NGO showed a woman, tattooed with the slogan “do not resuscitate”, with a knife between her legs. "
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery
Editing function to be limited to paying subscribers after X threatened with fines and regulatory action
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:03 AM
"One photorealistic AI video viewed by the NGO showed a woman, tattooed with the slogan “do not resuscitate”, with a knife between her legs. "
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
I don’t need international law’: Trump says power constrained only by ‘my own morality’
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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‘I don’t need international law’: Trump says power constrained only by ‘my own morality’
President says morality ‘the only thing that can stop me’ in New York Times interview on limits to his authority
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
I don’t need international law’: Trump says power constrained only by ‘my own morality’
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Vance snarls and swipes in defence of Ice agent – was the boss impressed?
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Vance snarls and swipes in defence of Ice agent – was the boss impressed?
The vice-president went ballistic against the media and the left – a version of Trump with even more menace
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Vance snarls and swipes in defence of Ice agent – was the boss impressed?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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“Ridiculous” – that’s how locals describe it. Dozens of Norfolk post boxes have been bagged or closed just before Christmas, with residents saying Royal Mail gave no warning and no answers.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Royal Mail under fire as post boxes vanish before Christmas
Royal Mail seems intent on adding a new Christmas tradition this year: baffle customers by closing post boxes just when they’re needed most
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“Ridiculous” – that’s how locals describe it. Dozens of Norfolk post boxes have been bagged or closed just before Christmas, with residents saying Royal Mail gave no warning and no answers.
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@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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Hunts still chase foxes when they can get away with it bit.ly/48QV625 drone footage shows
King and Queen’s former hunt filmed as hounds ‘chase fox’
The Beaufort hunt, with which Charles and Camilla used to ride, has been accused of illegal activity as ministers move to ban trail hunting entirely
bit.ly
December 23, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Hunts still chase foxes when they can get away with it bit.ly/48QV625 drone footage shows
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The second China shock is coming – and the UK’s response is too timid | George Magnus
The second China shock is coming – and the UK’s response is too timid | George Magnus
Beijing’s push to dominate technology through state-backed industrial policy is reshaping global trade and could devastate European industry
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The second China shock is coming – and the UK’s response is too timid | George Magnus
MPs question UK Palantir contracts after investigation reveals security concerns
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www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
MPs question UK Palantir contracts after investigation reveals security concerns
Journalists find Swiss government rejected company over fears US intelligence might gain access to sensitive data
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
MPs question UK Palantir contracts after investigation reveals security concerns
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...