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Hamas has condemned Israeli leave-or-die threats for Gaza's Rafah city as “a war crime and a dangerous escalation of aggression” against the Palestinians amid Israel's “massacres” in the enclave.
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March 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Hamas has condemned Israeli leave-or-die threats for Gaza's Rafah city as “a war crime and a dangerous escalation of aggression” against the Palestinians amid Israel's “massacres” in the enclave.
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"WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.”
apnews.com/article/doge...
"WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.”
apnews.com/article/doge...
Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE
Twenty-one civil service employees have resigned from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they're refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle ...
apnews.com
February 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Hmm.
"WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.”
apnews.com/article/doge...
"WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.”
apnews.com/article/doge...
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genuinely jarring to watch the tone of EPA press releases shift from like, "epa works with forest service to identify invasive beetle" to absolutely batshit insane trumpist conspiracies
February 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
genuinely jarring to watch the tone of EPA press releases shift from like, "epa works with forest service to identify invasive beetle" to absolutely batshit insane trumpist conspiracies
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Turkey: Mass detention snares leftist, pro-Kurdish and LBGTQ journalists - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/mass-detention-leftist-pro-kurdish-and-lbgtq-journalists-turkey
Turkey: Mass detention snares leftist, pro-Kurdish and LBGTQ journalists
Almost 300 people were arrest on Tuesday over alleged PKK links
www.middleeasteye.net
February 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Turkey: Mass detention snares leftist, pro-Kurdish and LBGTQ journalists - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/mass-detention-leftist-pro-kurdish-and-lbgtq-journalists-turkey
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"In other countries, this would be called 'an authoritarian coup.' In America, mealy-mouthed officials call our transition into a mafia state 'deeply troubling' and do little to curb the damage."
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
February 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
"In other countries, this would be called 'an authoritarian coup.' In America, mealy-mouthed officials call our transition into a mafia state 'deeply troubling' and do little to curb the damage."
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
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Journalist Anas Al-Sharif removes his helmet and announces a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. His voice steady as his fellow Palestinians lift him into the air in celebration. For 15 months, the Al-Jazeera correspondent has reported on the genocide of his people in Gaza.
January 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Journalist Anas Al-Sharif removes his helmet and announces a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. His voice steady as his fellow Palestinians lift him into the air in celebration. For 15 months, the Al-Jazeera correspondent has reported on the genocide of his people in Gaza.
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Today’s quick update [Jan 15]:
- SAF continues to make advances in Khartoum (Sharg Elnil & Bahri) and Blue Nile State (Boot).
- Reports of RSF drone strikes on Merowe Dam for the second time in 3 days, as well as an attempt on a neighborhood north of Atbara.
#KeepEyesOnSudan
- SAF continues to make advances in Khartoum (Sharg Elnil & Bahri) and Blue Nile State (Boot).
- Reports of RSF drone strikes on Merowe Dam for the second time in 3 days, as well as an attempt on a neighborhood north of Atbara.
#KeepEyesOnSudan
January 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Today’s quick update [Jan 15]:
- SAF continues to make advances in Khartoum (Sharg Elnil & Bahri) and Blue Nile State (Boot).
- Reports of RSF drone strikes on Merowe Dam for the second time in 3 days, as well as an attempt on a neighborhood north of Atbara.
#KeepEyesOnSudan
- SAF continues to make advances in Khartoum (Sharg Elnil & Bahri) and Blue Nile State (Boot).
- Reports of RSF drone strikes on Merowe Dam for the second time in 3 days, as well as an attempt on a neighborhood north of Atbara.
#KeepEyesOnSudan
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Israeli newspaper Haaretz, quoting an unnamed source, says one of the main disputes in the negotiations in Doha is Israel’s refusal to commit to ending the war on Gaza after the deal’s second phase.
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Israel killed 70 Palestinian children in five days, Gaza civil defence says
Officials say Israeli forces killed at least 70 children in Gaza in five days as Natanyahu sends negotiators to Doha.
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January 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Israeli newspaper Haaretz, quoting an unnamed source, says one of the main disputes in the negotiations in Doha is Israel’s refusal to commit to ending the war on Gaza after the deal’s second phase.
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It's time to talk about H5N1 Bird Flu, and I know we don't want to but it's important, especially if you have cats, feed birds, have chickens, etc.
This is the US outbreak map. A week ago it was only in western states, now it's in 50. The first exclusion zone in Scotland was announced today.
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This is the US outbreak map. A week ago it was only in western states, now it's in 50. The first exclusion zone in Scotland was announced today.
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January 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It's time to talk about H5N1 Bird Flu, and I know we don't want to but it's important, especially if you have cats, feed birds, have chickens, etc.
This is the US outbreak map. A week ago it was only in western states, now it's in 50. The first exclusion zone in Scotland was announced today.
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This is the US outbreak map. A week ago it was only in western states, now it's in 50. The first exclusion zone in Scotland was announced today.
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New York University issues one-year suspensions over peaceful sit-ins for Gaza, staff says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/new-york-university-issuing-one-year-suspensions-peaceful-sit-ins-gaza-staff-says
NYU suspends students for Gaza sit-in
Critics say the move is meant to deter future encampments as Israel’s assault on the enclave intensifies
www.middleeasteye.net
January 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
New York University issues one-year suspensions over peaceful sit-ins for Gaza, staff says - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/new-york-university-issuing-one-year-suspensions-peaceful-sit-ins-gaza-staff-says
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Climate scientists say warming temperatures and droughts are making wildfires more frequent and intense.
Read more: aje.io/k8aeqg
Read more: aje.io/k8aeqg
January 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Climate scientists say warming temperatures and droughts are making wildfires more frequent and intense.
Read more: aje.io/k8aeqg
Read more: aje.io/k8aeqg
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The Gaza Municipality has told Al Jazeera that 75% of water wells and more than 100,000 linear metres of water networks have been damaged due to Israeli attacks.
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January 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Gaza Municipality has told Al Jazeera that 75% of water wells and more than 100,000 linear metres of water networks have been damaged due to Israeli attacks.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/jgxs7w
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza estimated to exceed 64,000, study finds - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/study-reveals-gaza-death-toll-40-percent-higher-palestinian-health-ministrys-count
Palestinian death toll in Gaza estimated to exceed 64,000, study finds
The new study estimates that the death toll in Gaza is nearly 40 percent higher than official figures
www.middleeasteye.net
January 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Palestinian death toll in Gaza estimated to exceed 64,000, study finds - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/study-reveals-gaza-death-toll-40-percent-higher-palestinian-health-ministrys-count
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“This is about being accountable to the law.”
The Hind Rajab Foundation is using Israeli soldiers’ own social media footage in Gaza as evidence for war crimes investigations aje.io/cihcb4
The Hind Rajab Foundation is using Israeli soldiers’ own social media footage in Gaza as evidence for war crimes investigations aje.io/cihcb4
January 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
“This is about being accountable to the law.”
The Hind Rajab Foundation is using Israeli soldiers’ own social media footage in Gaza as evidence for war crimes investigations aje.io/cihcb4
The Hind Rajab Foundation is using Israeli soldiers’ own social media footage in Gaza as evidence for war crimes investigations aje.io/cihcb4
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Tell me one more time how important your 401(k) is
How you must work in an evil org to fund your 'life style'
How this is all there is and will ever be
Say it again when your family, house, and everyone you know is gone
It doesn't have to be this way. Your hopelessness is a choice.
How you must work in an evil org to fund your 'life style'
How this is all there is and will ever be
Say it again when your family, house, and everyone you know is gone
It doesn't have to be this way. Your hopelessness is a choice.
January 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Tell me one more time how important your 401(k) is
How you must work in an evil org to fund your 'life style'
How this is all there is and will ever be
Say it again when your family, house, and everyone you know is gone
It doesn't have to be this way. Your hopelessness is a choice.
How you must work in an evil org to fund your 'life style'
How this is all there is and will ever be
Say it again when your family, house, and everyone you know is gone
It doesn't have to be this way. Your hopelessness is a choice.
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“Human trafficking is vile and evil. And it has come to put our people at risk.”
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
First Nation sets up checkpoint against human trafficking
Over Christmas, the band in northwestern Ontario says there were attempted abductions of some of its members
www.aptnnews.ca
January 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
“Human trafficking is vile and evil. And it has come to put our people at risk.”
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
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corporations don’t possess integrity. their only motivating factor is greed. to be successful those attributes must be reflected in their executive officers.
“Facebook launched its fact-checking program after Donald Trump was first elected. Now that resistance appears out of fashion, the company has decided to end it.” The head of our fact-checking department writes about Meta’s decision to stop checking facts.
Mark Zuckerberg and Meta Abandon Fact-Checking
From the daily newsletter: Facebook and Instagram’s new approach to the facts. Plus: Jimmy Carter rests; why Justin Trudeau had to step down; and the view from the limo driver.
www.newyorker.com
January 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
corporations don’t possess integrity. their only motivating factor is greed. to be successful those attributes must be reflected in their executive officers.
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Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.
Live updates:
Live updates:
Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 2 people killed and over 1,000 structures destroyed, per LA fire chief
Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds. Follow the latest news on the Palisades fire, Pasadena's Eaton fire and Hurst fire in the San Fernando Valley.
apnews.com
January 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.
Live updates:
Live updates:
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"The social media company’s [Meta] widespread overhaul of its content moderation polices will have a real-world negative impact, embolden authoritarian regimes, and put its own users at risk," writes my @dfrlab.bsky.social colleague @markscott.bsky.social.
dfrlab.org/2025/01/08/a...
dfrlab.org/2025/01/08/a...
Analysis: Meta's fact-checking pullback will have global consequences
The social media company's widespread overhaul of its content moderation polices will have a real-world negative impact, embolden authoritarian regimes, and put its own users at risk
dfrlab.org
January 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"The social media company’s [Meta] widespread overhaul of its content moderation polices will have a real-world negative impact, embolden authoritarian regimes, and put its own users at risk," writes my @dfrlab.bsky.social colleague @markscott.bsky.social.
dfrlab.org/2025/01/08/a...
dfrlab.org/2025/01/08/a...
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Public Broadcasting belongs to people!
It is important that Public Broadcasting is free and echoes public opinion, unfortunately, currently it echoes propaganda only.
That’s why we continue to protest in front of the Public Broadcasting building on every day basis.
#GeorgiaProtests
It is important that Public Broadcasting is free and echoes public opinion, unfortunately, currently it echoes propaganda only.
That’s why we continue to protest in front of the Public Broadcasting building on every day basis.
#GeorgiaProtests
January 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Public Broadcasting belongs to people!
It is important that Public Broadcasting is free and echoes public opinion, unfortunately, currently it echoes propaganda only.
That’s why we continue to protest in front of the Public Broadcasting building on every day basis.
#GeorgiaProtests
It is important that Public Broadcasting is free and echoes public opinion, unfortunately, currently it echoes propaganda only.
That’s why we continue to protest in front of the Public Broadcasting building on every day basis.
#GeorgiaProtests
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“We’re forgotten about here... nobody cares.”
A Coca-Cola plant pumps millions of litres of water in Mexico's San Cristóbal de las Casas. But locals say their faucets run dry.
So who is to blame for the water shortages? ⤵️
A Coca-Cola plant pumps millions of litres of water in Mexico's San Cristóbal de las Casas. But locals say their faucets run dry.
So who is to blame for the water shortages? ⤵️
‘Forgotten’: How one Mexican city struggles against big industry for water
A Coca-Cola plant pumps millions of litres of water in San Cristóbal de las Casas. But locals say their faucets run dry.
www.aljazeera.com
January 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“We’re forgotten about here... nobody cares.”
A Coca-Cola plant pumps millions of litres of water in Mexico's San Cristóbal de las Casas. But locals say their faucets run dry.
So who is to blame for the water shortages? ⤵️
A Coca-Cola plant pumps millions of litres of water in Mexico's San Cristóbal de las Casas. But locals say their faucets run dry.
So who is to blame for the water shortages? ⤵️