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Here mainly for international news. Disheartened by the rise of evil in middle earth.

I quit Amazon, Apple was never my thing and de-google as much as possible.

Union member. PhD.
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ocasio-cortez.house.gov
Absolutely devastating news. My heart is broken for her family. Let us keep her loved ones in our thoughts and continue to pray for Staff Sgt. Wolfe. apnews.com/article/nati...
Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
President Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died.
apnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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bradheath.bsky.social
Reuters reached out to everyone that Trump or his subordinates singled out publicly for retribution, and reviewed hundreds of official orders, directives and public records. The result: the most comprehensive accounting yet of his campaign of payback.

www.reuters.com/investigates...
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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diane.dianeduane.com
There is NO FUCKING EXCUSE for this to be happening.

I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."

HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
jessdkant.bsky.social Jesspooka Kant 🎃 @jessdkant.bsky.social · 4d
A third infant has died in Kentucky, KYDPH adds:

“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”

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Kentucky Public Health KENTUCKY HEALTH ALERT Increase in Pertussis in Kentucky Recommendations for Identification and Prevention November 21, 2025 Kentucky health officials are alerting providers that cases of pertussis ("whooping cough") have increased steadily across the Commonwealth in recent weeks. To date, 566 cases of pertussis have been reported in Kentucky in 2025, the highest number of cases in the Commonwealth since 2012. This follows a trend that was first announced in July 2024 when pertussis cases began increasing in Kentucky to levels not seen in over a decade. Health officials anticipate that pertussis will continue to increase during the winter months based on historic trends. Many U.S. states and other countries are also experiencing elevated levels of pertussis. Many of the recent cases have occurred in young infants, and health officials also recently confirmed the third pertussis-related death in a Kentucky infant within the last year. This follows two other infant deaths that were announced in June. These are Kentucky's first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy. Health officials urge all Kentuckians to remain up to date on recommended pertussis immunizations and emphasize the importance of maternal immunization during pregnancy, and for all infants beginning promptly at two months of age. Health officials also encourage providers to consider pertussis as a diagnosis in addition to circulating seasonal respiratory viruses such as influenza, RSV and COVID-19. A significant number of cases have also occurred in school-aged children, many of whom were up to date on pertussis vaccination. Immunity from vaccination or natural infection wanes over time so infections can occur in people who are fully vaccinated. However, the vaccine is known to reduce disease severity, and hospitalization among vaccinated individuals is rare. The Kentucky Dep… Kentucky Public Health regularly in Kentucky, however an increase beyond the expected background rate has been reported in recent weeks. Though pertussis vaccination (DTaP or Tdap) is available and widely implemented, B. pertussis continues to spread in the U.S. due to lack of vaccination or timely boosters, the lack of lifelong immunity from vaccination or natural infection and the long duration of infectiousness in untreated cases. Symptoms of pertussis usually begin with a runny or congested nose, a low-grade fever, and mild coughing; apnea/stopping breathing can also occur in infants. After one to two weeks, the cough can progress to rapid, violent (paroxysmal) coughing fits that can cause the "whooping" sound, vomiting or labored breathing. Young children are the most severely affected; most teens and adults will have mild symptoms. People with preexisting health conditions that may be worsened by whooping cough are at high risk for developing a severe infection. Testing for Pertussis: The preferred methods for pertussis testing include nasal pharyngeal (NP) swab or nasal wash via PCR testing or culture. PCR has optimal sensitivity during the first three weeks of cough, is widely available at commercial laboratories and has a fast turnaround time. Culture is considered the gold standard due to excellent specificity but may take longer to complete. Serology for antibodies to B. pertussis is available at many commercial laboratories, however, serologic assays are not generally recommended for primary diagnosis of pertussis due to variability and unknown clinical accuracy. The most promising serologic assays are those that measure IgG antibodies against pertussis toxin only and are collected two to eight weeks following cough onset. Prevention of Pertussis: Prevention of pertussis is primarily achieved through routine vaccination with DTaP (ages two months to six years) and Tdap (ages seven years and older), followed by appropriate booster doses. Vaccination of pr… Bordetella parapertussis B. parapertussis is a bacterium that is similar to B. pertussis and can cause pertussis-like illness but does not produce pertussis toxin. Symptoms of parapertussis are typically milder and infection may be asymptomatic. There is no vaccine for B. parapertussis and post-exposure prophylaxis is not recommended, however treatment recommendations for symptomatic patients are the same as those for B. pertussis. B. parapertussis is not reportable in Kentucky. Thank you for your attention to this alert and guidance. The KDPH pertussis website includes supplemental resources, including a pertussis quicksheet with additional information that providers may find useful. If you have questions regarding reporting, testing, or prevention of pertussis or other infectious diseases, please contact the Kentucky Immunization Branch at (502) 564-4478 or after hours by calling the KDPH Epidemiology on-call line at 888-9-REPORT (888-973-7678). Our Mission: To improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through Prevention, Promotion, and Protection
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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nothoodlum.bsky.social
Never forget who MTG really is.

courtesy of @mindcite.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb:

“The Constitution is not adequate to deal with a President as evil as Trump—somebody whose desire is to accumulate and abuse power. Trump’s abuses of power are unprecedented.”
November 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Labour councillor parks £208,000 Lamborghini in disabled bay twice without blue badge

Farhaan Rehman, who sits on Hounslow Council, is being investigated after his light blue Urus SE SUV was spotted parked outside the local authority's offices.

metro.co.uk/2025/11/22/c...
Labour councillor parks £208,000 Lamborghini in disabled bay without blue badge
A London councillor's Lamborghini has been seen parked in disabled spots on two separate occasions without a blue badge.
metro.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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scotnational.bsky.social
The Royal Navy threatened legal action to block publication of information about radioactive pollution at the Coulport nuclear bomb base on the Clyde
Navy’s legal threats in bid to keep nuclear pollution secret exposed
www.thenational.scot
November 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Releasing the Epstein Files is about justice for victims and transparency for the American people.

We’ll keep fighting like hell until the files are released.
Releasing the Epstein Files is about justice for victims and transparency for the American people.
YouTube video by Senator Jeff Merkley
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November 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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mjfree.bsky.social
🔥🔥🔥 DO NOT BE DISTRACTED & STAY LOUD!!
🔥🔥🔥 DONALD TRUMP IS GOING DOWN!!

TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS!!! I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared.
November 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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governorferguson.bsky.social
The president is clearly unwell. As an American, I find it hard to believe that our president speaks in this way.
Post on Truth Social from Donald Trump: "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!" Repost of another post reading: "HANG THEM GEORGE WASHINGTON WOULD !!" 
November 20, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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kylegriffin1.bsky.social
The senior military lawyer for the combatant command overseeing lethal strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela disagreed with the Trump administration's position that the operations are lawful — and his views were sidelined, according to six sources with knowledge of the legal advice.
Top military lawyer raised legal concerns about boat strikes
The lawyer at U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the operations against alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, disagreed that the strikes are legal and was overruled, according to six sources...
www.nbcnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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diptripping.bsky.social
Zack Polanski and the Greens have done incredibly well, like look how quickly and fast we shot up, nearly crossing the Tories and Labour, and in some polls are literally polling 2nd after Reform.

Maybe replacing Labour doesn't seem so distant now!
A graph of opinion polls for the next UK General Election. The graph shows Labour on a downwards trend, Reform on an upwards one that has more recently stabilised, the Tories have stabilised after losing support, the Lib Dems have stayed around the same level of support, and the Greens shot up recently.
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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denisedwheeler.bsky.social
Do not forget:

Trump's former spiritual advisor was arrested in March for molesting a 12-year-old girl.

The abuse lasted for years.

Robert Morris pleaded guilty last month to sexually abusing the 12-year-old.

This who Trump is. This is who he surrounds himself with.

Trump is the Epstein files.
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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zackpolanski.bsky.social
We need to lower bills and tax billionaires.

We can make hope normal again.

My chat today with @owenjones.bsky.social

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“We Will REPLACE LABOUR”: Zack Polanski Says Labour’s Time Over
YouTube video by Owen Jones
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November 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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mjfree.bsky.social
❤️ if you're utterly embarrassed by Felon Trump giving the Saudi Crown King -- who chopped an American Journalist into tiny bits with a bone saw -- the grandest welcome in US History.

Trump Lauds M.B.S. During White House Visit and Dismisses Khashoggi’s Killing - The New York Times
Trump Lauds Saudi Prince in Lavish Visit, Brushing Off Journalist’s Killing
nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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chadbourn.bsky.social
Quite a staggering statistic. Trump isn’t just bringing misery to immigrants, he’s harming everyone.
#TrumpSlump
ips-dc.org Institute for Policy Studies @ips-dc.org · 12d
NEW: The Trump administration's brutal removal of so many workers is projected to shrink the nation’s GDP by as much as 6.8% — a deeper hit than the one sustained during the Great Recession.

A.J. Schumann:
Mass Deportations Aren’t Helping Workers. They’re Tanking The Economy. - OtherWords
Trump claimed immigrants were “taking your jobs.” But during his brutal crackdown, the job market has only gotten worse.
otherwords.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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scotnational.bsky.social
'Dystopian' 🗣️

Labour MP Nadia Whittome has blasted her own party's 'cruel' proposals for asylum seekers 👇
November 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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zackpolanski.bsky.social
Cruel. Callous. Cowardly.

The public are seeing this Labour government for exactly who they are.

We all have a responsibility to make them pay at the ballot box.

Reject the hate. Reject them.

This is not who we are. Let's make hope normal again.

Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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New information here on how Trump has turned the Department of Justice—which is supposed to work on your behalf—into his own personal law firm, punishing his enemies and rewarding his friends.

"Worse than Watergate" doesn't begin to cover it. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department (Gift Article)
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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‘GDP reduced by 8%’ – Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy

www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
'GDP reduced by 8%' - Nine-year study reveals how Brexit decimated UK economy
Can't help but feel those responsible for Brexit should not, for example, be riding high in the polls with a new party...
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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gregsargent.bsky.social
Trump's illegal murders in the Caribbean just got worse. An internal DOJ memo on the bombings says the victims are waging war on the US, but per NYT, it extensively cites the WH's *own claims* to this effect as evidence!

It gets even darker than that. 1/

(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
Trump Boat Bombings Take Dark, Unnerving Turn with Leaked Memo Stunner
A new Trump administration memo argues that those carrying out the boat attacks can’t be prosecuted. Why? Because the administration says so!
newrepublic.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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schooley.bsky.social
Before anyone gets too carried away here.
Anthony Fauci says Marjorie Taylor Greene drove death threats against him
Ex-leader of US Covid response said congresswoman and Fox News sparked ‘credible death threats’ against him and his family
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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NEW: President Trump mentioned over 1,000 times in Epstein files, more than anyone else. (gift) www.miamiherald.com/article31290...
Epstein files reveal his obsession with Trump
The president is mentioned over a thousand times in sex trafficker’s emails
www.miamiherald.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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zackpolanski.bsky.social
There's lots you can and should criticise the BBC for.

But it's our BBC - and it's important.

Great to speak to CNN - Donald Trump shouldn't have his hands anywhere near our public services.
implausibleblog.bsky.social Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 16d
Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"

"This is sociopathic behaviour"

"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"

"I'm not a fan of Trump"

Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM