Jürgen von Töpfer
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A picture is worth a thousand words
Federal immigration officers have shot 12 people since September as the DHS has ramped up deportation operations around the country.
In the majority of the shootings, officers have fired into cars — a tactic that authorities and policing experts have been trying to curtail. nbcnews.to/49TLGSx
In the majority of the shootings, officers have fired into cars — a tactic that authorities and policing experts have been trying to curtail. nbcnews.to/49TLGSx
January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
A picture is worth a thousand words
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Kimmel’s suspension is the latest display of Trump’s growing power over the US media landscape trib.al/l8ItNHM
Kimmel’s suspension is the latest display of Trump’s growing power over the US media landscape
Trump has been using lawsuits and regulatory pressure to target media companies.
trib.al
September 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Kimmel’s suspension is the latest display of Trump’s growing power over the US media landscape trib.al/l8ItNHM
My total unconditional support goes to @jimmykimmel.com
He’s witty, a fantastic comedian and I’m a true defendant of freedom of speech. I’m sure @mrrickygervais.bsky.social backs this freedom too.
He’s witty, a fantastic comedian and I’m a true defendant of freedom of speech. I’m sure @mrrickygervais.bsky.social backs this freedom too.
September 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
My total unconditional support goes to @jimmykimmel.com
He’s witty, a fantastic comedian and I’m a true defendant of freedom of speech. I’m sure @mrrickygervais.bsky.social backs this freedom too.
He’s witty, a fantastic comedian and I’m a true defendant of freedom of speech. I’m sure @mrrickygervais.bsky.social backs this freedom too.
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Three Japanese organizations working for the abolition of nuclear weapons have issued a joint appeal calling for spreading awareness of the reality of atomic bombings across the country.
Japanese groups make united call for abolition of nuclear weapons
This is the first time that Gensuikyo, Gensuikin and Nihon Hidankyo have come together to issue a joint statement.
ebx.sh
July 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Three Japanese organizations working for the abolition of nuclear weapons have issued a joint appeal calling for spreading awareness of the reality of atomic bombings across the country.
A clear majority of the world population detests Hamas, detests terrorists, detests what Israel is doing to Gaza, detests the killing of Jews like yesterday, and requests peace.
This has to stop.
We need a change at all levels.
This has to stop.
We need a change at all levels.
May 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A clear majority of the world population detests Hamas, detests terrorists, detests what Israel is doing to Gaza, detests the killing of Jews like yesterday, and requests peace.
This has to stop.
We need a change at all levels.
This has to stop.
We need a change at all levels.
Catholics are embarrassed. Period.
Trump and the photo as Pope: ‘Catholics liked it’, but the White House risks ridicule
🔊 Listen to the article - The controversy over the artificial intelligence-generated photo of Trump dressed as Pope raises doubts about presidential communication...
🔊 Listen to the article - The controversy over the artificial intelligence-generated photo of Trump dressed as Pope raises doubts about presidential communication...
Trump and the photo as Pope: ‘Catholics liked it’, but the White House risks ridicule
🔊 Listen to the article - The controversy over the artificial intelligence-generated photo of Trump dressed as Pope raises doubts about presidential communication management. Trump defends himself, bu...
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May 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Catholics are embarrassed. Period.
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It's a little hard to get a chart of generation over time from the Spanish grid operator's website, but the below from ENTSOE looks correct. Can see that currently it is a portion of solar/wind/hydro that is still running. All nuclear, gas and coal generation has tripped offline.
April 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
It's a little hard to get a chart of generation over time from the Spanish grid operator's website, but the below from ENTSOE looks correct. Can see that currently it is a portion of solar/wind/hydro that is still running. All nuclear, gas and coal generation has tripped offline.
Sounds like the right part of the world isn’t it?
April 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Sounds like the right part of the world isn’t it?
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Apple is one of the most exposed companies to a trade war, analyst say, due largely to its reliance on China, which is facing sizable tariffs.
Apple’s 3-day loss in market cap swells to almost $640 billion
Apple is one of the most exposed companies to a trade war, analyst say, due largely to its reliance on China, which is facing sizable tariffs.
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April 8, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Apple is one of the most exposed companies to a trade war, analyst say, due largely to its reliance on China, which is facing sizable tariffs.
Trump inherited an economy that was growing at a 3% rate and if he keeps playing like he does we soon will be hit by a recession.
Who will the MAGA cult chaps blame then?
Who will the MAGA cult chaps blame then?
March 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Trump inherited an economy that was growing at a 3% rate and if he keeps playing like he does we soon will be hit by a recession.
Who will the MAGA cult chaps blame then?
Who will the MAGA cult chaps blame then?
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Japan’s cherry blossom season is set to kick off on March 21 in Tokyo and Miyazaki Prefecture.
Cherry blossom season set to kick off on March 21 in Tokyo
Blossoms are expected to reach full bloom at a pace similar to or slightly faster than average years in western and eastern Japan.
www.japantimes.co.jp
March 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Japan’s cherry blossom season is set to kick off on March 21 in Tokyo and Miyazaki Prefecture.
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Just an hour from London lies a UK island that remains largely unknown to anyone outside the celebrity circuit.
'Secret' UK island you've probably never heard of with disappearing roads
www.mirror.co.uk
March 5, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Just an hour from London lies a UK island that remains largely unknown to anyone outside the celebrity circuit.
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Harrison, whose plasma contained a rare antibody, rolled up his sleeve 1,173 times from 1954 to 2018. The Australian is credited with helping 2.4 million babies and advancing scientific research.
James Harrison, whose blood donations saved over 2 million babies, has died
Harrison, whose plasma contained a rare antibody, rolled up his sleeve 1,173 times from 1954 to 2018. The Australian is credited with helping 2.4 million babies and advancing scientific research.
www.npr.org
March 4, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Harrison, whose plasma contained a rare antibody, rolled up his sleeve 1,173 times from 1954 to 2018. The Australian is credited with helping 2.4 million babies and advancing scientific research.
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In a country known for fast and efficient trains, the Seven Stars in Kyushu takes an opposite approach — slow, deliberate and oh-so opulent.
Aboard Japan’s most luxurious train, the journey is the destination
For those with yen to burn, the Seven Stars in Kyushu is one of the most luxurious ways to experience some of southern Japan’s best hidden gems.
www.japantimes.co.jp
March 1, 2025 at 2:54 AM
In a country known for fast and efficient trains, the Seven Stars in Kyushu takes an opposite approach — slow, deliberate and oh-so opulent.
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For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...
US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN Politics
The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.
edition.cnn.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...
South Vietnam was not invited either to the peace talks to end the Vietnam war. Sounds familiar?
Ukraine war: Russian and US officials meet in Saudi Arabia for peace talks, without Kyiv – Europe live
Ukraine war: Russian and US officials meet in Saudi Arabia for peace talks, without Kyiv – Europe live
European officials not part of discussions as Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns his country will not recognise peace deals made without Ukrainian participation
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Donald Trump sidelined Kyiv and other European capitals from…
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
South Vietnam was not invited either to the peace talks to end the Vietnam war. Sounds familiar?