GrumpyGrandad1955
@grumpygrandad1955.bsky.social
I'm a British Citizen residing in London, England, UK.
Socialist, environmentalist and anti-fascist.
Socialist, environmentalist and anti-fascist.
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Data centres are energy hungry but what if we could use their waste heat to heat our homes?
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Data centres are energy hungry but what if we could use their waste heat to heat our homes?
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
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These polling figures are terrible but…America you can do better than this.
How are they still so high overall. They should be completely in the gutter by now.
How are they still so high overall. They should be completely in the gutter by now.
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
These polling figures are terrible but…America you can do better than this.
How are they still so high overall. They should be completely in the gutter by now.
How are they still so high overall. They should be completely in the gutter by now.
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PRO TIP: If you're going to lash out at reporters for questioning your stamina, don't fall asleep mid-rant.
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
PRO TIP: If you're going to lash out at reporters for questioning your stamina, don't fall asleep mid-rant.
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Trump pardons real estate developer indicted under his own DOJ
Trump pardons real estate developer indicted under his own DOJ
Tim Leiweke was charged with conspiring to rig a bid to build a Texas sports arena.
dlvr.it
December 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Trump pardons real estate developer indicted under his own DOJ
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Republicans held Tennessee’s 7th, but an 8-point win in a district Trump carried by 22 points is setting off "flashing red warning signs" for the GOP, says our Dasha Burns.
She and co-host Jack Blanchard discuss on today's #PlaybookPod what that can tell us about 2026👇
🎧 pod.link/1169056746
She and co-host Jack Blanchard discuss on today's #PlaybookPod what that can tell us about 2026👇
🎧 pod.link/1169056746
December 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Republicans held Tennessee’s 7th, but an 8-point win in a district Trump carried by 22 points is setting off "flashing red warning signs" for the GOP, says our Dasha Burns.
She and co-host Jack Blanchard discuss on today's #PlaybookPod what that can tell us about 2026👇
🎧 pod.link/1169056746
She and co-host Jack Blanchard discuss on today's #PlaybookPod what that can tell us about 2026👇
🎧 pod.link/1169056746
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The European Commission will assess whether its current trade defense arsenal is strong enough to quickly counter threats from China and the United States and will propose new measures by next summer if it identifies gaps.
EU to stress-test its trade defenses amid rising China, US threats
Brussels wants to make sure Europe isn’t caught off guard by unfair competition or geopolitical shocks — and is preparing to upgrade its defenses.
www.politico.eu
December 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The European Commission will assess whether its current trade defense arsenal is strong enough to quickly counter threats from China and the United States and will propose new measures by next summer if it identifies gaps.
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The European Commission is adamant it has done what’s needed to address Belgium’s concerns about a financial package worth up to €210 billion to fund Ukraine's defense against Moscow.
Russian assets proposal: 5 main takeaways
It’s a long and tortuous path to keeping Ukraine’s fight alive.
www.politico.eu
December 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The European Commission is adamant it has done what’s needed to address Belgium’s concerns about a financial package worth up to €210 billion to fund Ukraine's defense against Moscow.
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Calls are mounting for Donald Trump’s defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, to resign over an alleged illegal air strike against a suspected Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat.
Pressure on US war chief to resign after 'illegal strike' on shipwreck survivors
www.mirror.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Calls are mounting for Donald Trump’s defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, to resign over an alleged illegal air strike against a suspected Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat.
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Donald Trump is set to make an announcement today which could really tick off Elon Musk, even after the feud between the two world-class weirdos seemed to be cooling.
Trump's unhinged latest - Racist rant, sleepy meeting and a pop icon's rebuke
www.mirror.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Donald Trump is set to make an announcement today which could really tick off Elon Musk, even after the feud between the two world-class weirdos seemed to be cooling.
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Donald Trump has paused immigration applications filed by people from 19 countries, but the president could increase the freeze to even more nations.
Trump suddenly bans immigration to US from 19 countries but list may hit 30
www.mirror.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Donald Trump has paused immigration applications filed by people from 19 countries, but the president could increase the freeze to even more nations.
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We’re in a hell of a lot of trouble.
December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We’re in a hell of a lot of trouble.
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JUST IN: Mike Johnson plans to swear in Rep.-elect Matt Van Epps on Thursday — less than two days after he won the TN-07 special election.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
December 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
JUST IN: Mike Johnson plans to swear in Rep.-elect Matt Van Epps on Thursday — less than two days after he won the TN-07 special election.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
As a reminder, it took Johnson 50 days to swear in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva.
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Starbucks settles New York City worker scheduling violations. "Fast food employers must give workers regular schedules..., must provide schedules 14 days in advance and cannot reduce hours by more than 15% without ‘just cause or a legitimate business reason’." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Starbucks settles New York City worker scheduling violations. "Fast food employers must give workers regular schedules..., must provide schedules 14 days in advance and cannot reduce hours by more than 15% without ‘just cause or a legitimate business reason’." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
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From the twisted, muddled mush mind of Donald Trump.
December 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
From the twisted, muddled mush mind of Donald Trump.
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The constitution says only Congress can declare war.
December 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The constitution says only Congress can declare war.
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Good article in Barron's summarizing the trajectory of Tesla's auto business. But the headline is incorrect.
2025 will be the second consecutive year of wholesale decline from the Shanghai factory. 2024 was down 3.3% from 2023.
www.barrons.com/articles/tes...
2025 will be the second consecutive year of wholesale decline from the Shanghai factory. 2024 was down 3.3% from 2023.
www.barrons.com/articles/tes...
Tesla on Pace for First Down Year in China Sales Ever. The Stock Is Rising.
The company produced more cars in China in November, bouncing back from a relatively weak October. Sales in Germany were less bad than recently.
www.barrons.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Good article in Barron's summarizing the trajectory of Tesla's auto business. But the headline is incorrect.
2025 will be the second consecutive year of wholesale decline from the Shanghai factory. 2024 was down 3.3% from 2023.
www.barrons.com/articles/tes...
2025 will be the second consecutive year of wholesale decline from the Shanghai factory. 2024 was down 3.3% from 2023.
www.barrons.com/articles/tes...
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Hmm. Ghislaine Maxwell is filing a habeas petition challenging her incarceration PRO SE (no lawyers). I guess even David Markus has his limits? Incidentally, she's worried that the release of the Epstein files would be devastating to her case.
December 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Hmm. Ghislaine Maxwell is filing a habeas petition challenging her incarceration PRO SE (no lawyers). I guess even David Markus has his limits? Incidentally, she's worried that the release of the Epstein files would be devastating to her case.
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Scandals May Fade, But Never Go Away
politizoom.com
Scandals May Fade, But Never Go Away
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December 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Scandals May Fade, But Never Go Away
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GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree.
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OFCOM: INVESTIGATE GB NEWS’ SHOCKING TRUMP INTERVIEW
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree.
38d.gs
December 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
GB News’ recent Trump interview was outrageous - completely biased and full of lies. And GB News didn't challenge him ONCE. Ofcom MUST investigate them for breaching its rules. Sign now if you agree.
38d.gs/trump_gbnews...
38d.gs/trump_gbnews...
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Mark Kelly Blasts Hegseth As A Twelve-Year-Old Playing Army While Trump Panics Over His Cratering Polls and The Federal Courts Humiliate Him By Disqualifying Alina Habba
Mark Kelly Blasts Hegseth As A Twelve-Year-Old Playing Army While Trump Panics Over His Cratering Polls and The Federal Courts Humiliate Him By Disqualifying Alina Habba
Adults have entered the room
www.dworkinsubstack.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Mark Kelly Blasts Hegseth As A Twelve-Year-Old Playing Army While Trump Panics Over His Cratering Polls and The Federal Courts Humiliate Him By Disqualifying Alina Habba
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I get it’s not personal it’s (bad) drag. That said, I cannot think of a situation where one party accuses the other of basically the worst thing possible and then… this. Presumably owning the libs is the higher cause 🤷
December 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I get it’s not personal it’s (bad) drag. That said, I cannot think of a situation where one party accuses the other of basically the worst thing possible and then… this. Presumably owning the libs is the higher cause 🤷
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O'Hara: "There's folks that are masked, they may be kidnapping people. We have had those reports. The community should know that if you see something like that, you should call 911. Let's not forget -- we very recently had tragedy in this state by someone who was purporting to be law enforcement."
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
O'Hara: "There's folks that are masked, they may be kidnapping people. We have had those reports. The community should know that if you see something like that, you should call 911. Let's not forget -- we very recently had tragedy in this state by someone who was purporting to be law enforcement."
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Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you don’t see.
Attack now, while they’re distracted.
Attack now, while they’re distracted.
December 2, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you don’t see.
Attack now, while they’re distracted.
Attack now, while they’re distracted.
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Congress is playing politics with people's lives. These are the very people that Congress supposedly works for. Tell your Congresspersons to stop playing games and extend the damn ACA tax credits
#HealthCare #BlueCrew
Congress is playing politics with people's lives. These are the very people that Congress supposedly works for. Tell your Congresspersons to stop playing games and extend the damn ACA tax credits
#HealthCare #BlueCrew
Those Obamacare Subsidies Aren’t Going to Extend Themselves
Unfortunately, lawmakers probably won’t end up extending them, either.
open.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Congress is playing politics with people's lives. These are the very people that Congress supposedly works for. Tell your Congresspersons to stop playing games and extend the damn ACA tax credits
#HealthCare #BlueCrew
Congress is playing politics with people's lives. These are the very people that Congress supposedly works for. Tell your Congresspersons to stop playing games and extend the damn ACA tax credits
#HealthCare #BlueCrew