With the likelihood of heart surgery due to severe MVP/regurgitation I can't say as I'm looking forward to 2026. 4-6 months of recovery and taking 4-6 days till bankruptcy due to being out of work. Not good.
December 31, 2025 at 12:21 AM
With the likelihood of heart surgery due to severe MVP/regurgitation I can't say as I'm looking forward to 2026. 4-6 months of recovery and taking 4-6 days till bankruptcy due to being out of work. Not good.
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The sight of Kushner and Witkoff groveling to Putin to make an investment deal prompted me to write about an early attempt of Americans to invest in Russia.
open.substack.com/pub/prenderg...
open.substack.com/pub/prenderg...
The Russian-American Industrial Corporation: A Real Thing that Actually Happened
And Should Never Happen Again
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The sight of Kushner and Witkoff groveling to Putin to make an investment deal prompted me to write about an early attempt of Americans to invest in Russia.
open.substack.com/pub/prenderg...
open.substack.com/pub/prenderg...
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Everyone you see here risks arrest for participating in this peaceful march.
Under a new Georgian Dream law adopted on Dec 12, citizens must notify police 5 days in advance of any protest—even on a sidewalk. Police then have 3 days to respond and may dictate a different place, route, or time. 1/n
Under a new Georgian Dream law adopted on Dec 12, citizens must notify police 5 days in advance of any protest—even on a sidewalk. Police then have 3 days to respond and may dictate a different place, route, or time. 1/n
December 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Everyone you see here risks arrest for participating in this peaceful march.
Under a new Georgian Dream law adopted on Dec 12, citizens must notify police 5 days in advance of any protest—even on a sidewalk. Police then have 3 days to respond and may dictate a different place, route, or time. 1/n
Under a new Georgian Dream law adopted on Dec 12, citizens must notify police 5 days in advance of any protest—even on a sidewalk. Police then have 3 days to respond and may dictate a different place, route, or time. 1/n
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On Christmas Day in Chernihiv, a russian drone struck a residential building, killing one person and injuring at least five others, including a child.
December 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On Christmas Day in Chernihiv, a russian drone struck a residential building, killing one person and injuring at least five others, including a child.
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Our annual online course begins on 8th February! For six cold, dark Sunday afternoons you can bypass the winter blues and immerse yourself in the history of the Gallipoli campaign with experts from across the globe…
November 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Our annual online course begins on 8th February! For six cold, dark Sunday afternoons you can bypass the winter blues and immerse yourself in the history of the Gallipoli campaign with experts from across the globe…
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'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Because I ate it for lunch.
December 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Because I ate it for lunch.
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Russia continues to terrorize Odesa and the region, striking port infrastructure with ballistic missiles.
Seven people were killed and 15 injured.
Seven people were killed and 15 injured.
December 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Russia continues to terrorize Odesa and the region, striking port infrastructure with ballistic missiles.
Seven people were killed and 15 injured.
Seven people were killed and 15 injured.
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If you haven't bought/read this book already get it on your Christmas wish list, it covers a huge range of topics that women throughout history excelled in but were often overlooked, unless of course they came under scrutiny for it. The only down side is you might need to buy another 366 books after
Happy International Women’s day everybody, today and every day. Thrilled to be publishing my first YA non-fiction book in September and here’s the super snazzy cover!
@panmacmillan.bsky.social @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social #thesohoagency
@panmacmillan.bsky.social @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social #thesohoagency
December 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
If you haven't bought/read this book already get it on your Christmas wish list, it covers a huge range of topics that women throughout history excelled in but were often overlooked, unless of course they came under scrutiny for it. The only down side is you might need to buy another 366 books after
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Today's episode is live! This week, @enortonhistory.bsky.social has 15 minutes to convince you that you her global history of female rulers has a place on your shelf!
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@alexchurchill.bsky.social
@boneyabroad.com
📺 : tinyurl.com/45dxf4ut
🪦 tinyurl.com/yc847v3r
@alexchurchill.bsky.social
@boneyabroad.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Today's episode is live! This week, @enortonhistory.bsky.social has 15 minutes to convince you that you her global history of female rulers has a place on your shelf!
📺 : tinyurl.com/45dxf4ut
🪦 tinyurl.com/yc847v3r
@alexchurchill.bsky.social
@boneyabroad.com
📺 : tinyurl.com/45dxf4ut
🪦 tinyurl.com/yc847v3r
@alexchurchill.bsky.social
@boneyabroad.com
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Bill Clinton: “This is our responsibility.”
“We forced Ukraine to give up nuclear weapons, cruise missiles, and strategic bombers.
We promised to protect Ukraine from Russia.
We made Ukraine vulnerable.
So yes — this is our war,” said Bill Clinton.👇
“We forced Ukraine to give up nuclear weapons, cruise missiles, and strategic bombers.
We promised to protect Ukraine from Russia.
We made Ukraine vulnerable.
So yes — this is our war,” said Bill Clinton.👇
December 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Bill Clinton: “This is our responsibility.”
“We forced Ukraine to give up nuclear weapons, cruise missiles, and strategic bombers.
We promised to protect Ukraine from Russia.
We made Ukraine vulnerable.
So yes — this is our war,” said Bill Clinton.👇
“We forced Ukraine to give up nuclear weapons, cruise missiles, and strategic bombers.
We promised to protect Ukraine from Russia.
We made Ukraine vulnerable.
So yes — this is our war,” said Bill Clinton.👇
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Last part of my #WW1 Charles de Gaulle feature today. This time, it’s about how he made a complete nuisance of himself whilst a POW and tried to escape SEVEN TIMES!
FEATURE: The Many (Failed) Escapes of Charles de Gaulle
Last week I looked at both the childhood and background of Charles de Gaulle:
achurchill.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Last part of my #WW1 Charles de Gaulle feature today. This time, it’s about how he made a complete nuisance of himself whilst a POW and tried to escape SEVEN TIMES!
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I dunno why you are all shocked by this. He's been doing this for years. This is perfectly on brand. Why would you expect anything else?
December 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I dunno why you are all shocked by this. He's been doing this for years. This is perfectly on brand. Why would you expect anything else?
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Today marks the 148th birthday of Mykola Leontovych, a famous Ukrainian composer. His iconic tune, Shchedryk (aka Carol of the Bells), is a symbol of Ukraine’s culture.
Listen to its captivating performance by Cultural Forces.
Even amidst ruins, it exuberates life and hope❤️
Listen to its captivating performance by Cultural Forces.
Even amidst ruins, it exuberates life and hope❤️
December 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Today marks the 148th birthday of Mykola Leontovych, a famous Ukrainian composer. His iconic tune, Shchedryk (aka Carol of the Bells), is a symbol of Ukraine’s culture.
Listen to its captivating performance by Cultural Forces.
Even amidst ruins, it exuberates life and hope❤️
Listen to its captivating performance by Cultural Forces.
Even amidst ruins, it exuberates life and hope❤️
I don't do new year's resolutions, my opinion is if someone wants to do something, be it a positive health move, travel or whatever then they should do it now & not wait for the 1st of January, however today I passed the emmeline pankhurst museum & once again I was unable to visit. I WILL go in 2026
December 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I don't do new year's resolutions, my opinion is if someone wants to do something, be it a positive health move, travel or whatever then they should do it now & not wait for the 1st of January, however today I passed the emmeline pankhurst museum & once again I was unable to visit. I WILL go in 2026
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A depressing milestone on the TrumpActionTracker - 2000 logged actions since January.
www.trumpactiontracker.info
Shortly about to be 2002 as I have a couple more to add tonight :-/
www.trumpactiontracker.info
Shortly about to be 2002 as I have a couple more to add tonight :-/
December 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A depressing milestone on the TrumpActionTracker - 2000 logged actions since January.
www.trumpactiontracker.info
Shortly about to be 2002 as I have a couple more to add tonight :-/
www.trumpactiontracker.info
Shortly about to be 2002 as I have a couple more to add tonight :-/
Unless your from russia, then you'll get red carpet treatment.
US President Donald Trump’s plan to require tourists to hand over their social media data ahead of next year’s World Cup generated outrage.
Trump’s ‘chilling’ social media snooping rule imperils World Cup, critics warn
“Even the worst authoritarian states in the world do not have such an official policy,” Irish centrist MEP Barry Andrews said.
www.politico.eu
December 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Unless your from russia, then you'll get red carpet treatment.
@katemossewriter.bsky.social I think you missed Jo Swinson from your book as a party leader.
December 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
@katemossewriter.bsky.social I think you missed Jo Swinson from your book as a party leader.
I would like to learn more about Joan of arc, if any of my followers could recommend a book I'd appreciate it.
December 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I would like to learn more about Joan of arc, if any of my followers could recommend a book I'd appreciate it.
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Putin's idea of peace: the dictator just signed a decree calling up reservists for military training in 2026.
You can imagine where they will end up.
You can imagine where they will end up.
December 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Putin's idea of peace: the dictator just signed a decree calling up reservists for military training in 2026.
You can imagine where they will end up.
You can imagine where they will end up.
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Day 376 of uninterrupted, nationwide protests in Georgia. 🇬🇪 Some of the protesters are marching through Tbilisi streets.
December 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Day 376 of uninterrupted, nationwide protests in Georgia. 🇬🇪 Some of the protesters are marching through Tbilisi streets.
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These Ukrainian girls are risking their lives defending freedom, showing far more courage and “ethos” than self-styled “warriors” whose patriotism peaks in killing defenseless castaways. Let's stand together & support decency! Still €4,300 to go: euromaidanpress.com/lets-support...
December 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
These Ukrainian girls are risking their lives defending freedom, showing far more courage and “ethos” than self-styled “warriors” whose patriotism peaks in killing defenseless castaways. Let's stand together & support decency! Still €4,300 to go: euromaidanpress.com/lets-support...