Gugulethu Mfuphi
@gumgumfuphi.bsky.social
I'm a social entrepreneur, who pursues novel applications that have the potential to solve community-based problems. I'm willing to take on the risk and effort to create positive changes in society through my initiatives.
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Long a champion of liberal democracy, Poland tilted toward the Trumpian model on Monday after Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist historian, was elected president.
His victory highlights Europe's broader struggle between rising right-wing populism and the post-Cold War liberal order.
His victory highlights Europe's broader struggle between rising right-wing populism and the post-Cold War liberal order.
Poland’s Presidential Election Result Highlights Trump-Europe Divide
The country’s government is centrist, with deep ties to Brussels. Its new president is a Trump-backed nationalist. That reflects a broader struggle.
trib.al
June 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Long a champion of liberal democracy, Poland tilted toward the Trumpian model on Monday after Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist historian, was elected president.
His victory highlights Europe's broader struggle between rising right-wing populism and the post-Cold War liberal order.
His victory highlights Europe's broader struggle between rising right-wing populism and the post-Cold War liberal order.
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Marc Maron announces that he would end his acclaimed podcast, "WTF With Marc Maron," after nearly 16 years.
Marc Maron to end his 'WTF' podcast this fall, citing burnout
"We are utterly satisfied with the work we’ve done," the comedian said during an episode of his podcast Monday.
nbcnews.to
June 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Marc Maron announces that he would end his acclaimed podcast, "WTF With Marc Maron," after nearly 16 years.
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FAA expects to soon boost flights at Newark airport after runway reopening reut.rs/4jttBgY
FAA expects to soon boost flights at Newark airport after runway reopening
The Federal Aviation Administration said it plans to soon boost the number of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport after a runway reopened on Monday nearly two weeks ahead of schedule.
reut.rs
June 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
FAA expects to soon boost flights at Newark airport after runway reopening reut.rs/4jttBgY
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Nouvelle enquête de @pierrebafoil pour «Les Jours». Neuf députés Rassemblement national étaient jusqu’à il y a quelques jours membres d’un groupe Facebook où pullulent propos haineux et antisémites, sans modération ou presque. À lire ici ⤵️
lesjours.fr/obsessio...
lesjours.fr/obsessio...
Dans un groupe Facebook, de l’antisémitisme, du racisme… et neuf députés RN
Info « Les Jours ». Élus et cadres du parti d’extrême droite ont laissé pulluler messages nauséabonds et illégaux dans le groupe Facebook « La France avec Jordan Bardella ».
lesjours.fr
June 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Nouvelle enquête de @pierrebafoil pour «Les Jours». Neuf députés Rassemblement national étaient jusqu’à il y a quelques jours membres d’un groupe Facebook où pullulent propos haineux et antisémites, sans modération ou presque. À lire ici ⤵️
lesjours.fr/obsessio...
lesjours.fr/obsessio...
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Amnesty International calls for an investigation into the ‘reckless’ attack in the violence-hit Zamfara state.
Amnesty calls for probe into ‘reckless’ Nigerian military air strike
Amnesty International calls for an investigation into the ‘reckless’ attack in the violence-hit Zamfara state.
bit.ly
June 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Amnesty International calls for an investigation into the ‘reckless’ attack in the violence-hit Zamfara state.
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The Public Broadcasting Service and Lakeland PBS in Minnesota sued the Trump administration Friday, arguing an executive order seeking to cut off their federal funding violates the Constitution and would “upend public television," reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social.
PBS, Minnesota public TV station sue Trump over executive order cutting off funds • West Virginia Watch
PBS sued the Trump administration, arguing an executive order seeking to cut off their federal funding violates the Constitution.
buff.ly
June 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Public Broadcasting Service and Lakeland PBS in Minnesota sued the Trump administration Friday, arguing an executive order seeking to cut off their federal funding violates the Constitution and would “upend public television," reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social.
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Niall Harbison fed a stray in Thailand one day. Now he's feeding and caring for thousands of dogs, and finding them homes around the world.
Happy Doggo founder and author Niall Harbison: 'Dogs make people feel good'
www.bigissue.com
June 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Niall Harbison fed a stray in Thailand one day. Now he's feeding and caring for thousands of dogs, and finding them homes around the world.
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A couple claim their dreamy 5-star holiday was spoiled by severe 'food poisoning', only for travel company TUI to deny a refund as they couldn't prove they hadn't merely 'overindulged'.
TUI refuses to give refund to couple who fell ill on dream trip for key reason
www.mirror.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A couple claim their dreamy 5-star holiday was spoiled by severe 'food poisoning', only for travel company TUI to deny a refund as they couldn't prove they hadn't merely 'overindulged'.
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Trump’s second term has been better for gold than bitcoin protos.com/trump-second...
CHART: Trump's second term has been better for gold than bitcoin
Despite Donald Trump's embrace of BTC -- often called "digital gold" -- actual gold has outperformed it so far in his second term.
protos.com
June 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Trump’s second term has been better for gold than bitcoin protos.com/trump-second...
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Column: Will Democrats take Elon Musk back on climate issues? They should, argues our California policy editor Debra Kahn.
Musk Might Not Be Genuine. Democrats Should Still Take Him Back.
Elon Musk is leaving politics, just as climate advocates are starting to appreciate his influence on it.
www.politico.com
June 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Column: Will Democrats take Elon Musk back on climate issues? They should, argues our California policy editor Debra Kahn.
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After losing more than 560 employees to layoffs and early retirement incentives earlier this year, the National Weather Service has received permission to hire about 125 new meteorologists and specialists for its forecast offices around the country, sources say, as an active hurricane season looms
National Weather Service adding around 125 new hires after laying off hundreds | CNN
The new hires would not make up for all the personnel lost in the Trump administration’s cutbacks, but could reduce the number of offices that need to cut back on 24/7 operations.
www.cnn.com
June 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
After losing more than 560 employees to layoffs and early retirement incentives earlier this year, the National Weather Service has received permission to hire about 125 new meteorologists and specialists for its forecast offices around the country, sources say, as an active hurricane season looms
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The neo-reactionary blogger Curtis Yarvin wants to destroy American democracy. With the Trumpian right embracing strongman rule, his ideas have found mainstream purchase.
Curtis Yarvin’s Plot Against America
The reactionary blogger’s call for a monarch to rule the country once seemed like a joke. Now the right is ready to bend the knee.
www.newyorker.com
June 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The neo-reactionary blogger Curtis Yarvin wants to destroy American democracy. With the Trumpian right embracing strongman rule, his ideas have found mainstream purchase.
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Machete attack kills one man, injures another in downtown Los Angeles, police say
Machete attack kills one man, injures another in downtown Los Angeles, police say
A man was killed and another was injured in a machete attack in downtown L.A. over the weekend, according to authorities.
www.latimes.com
June 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Machete attack kills one man, injures another in downtown Los Angeles, police say
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Judge who led a modest, frugal, bachelor lifestyle and repeatedly voted with the court’s liberal wing, dies aged 85
David Souter obituary: Supreme Court justice who frustrated Republicans
www.thetimes.com
June 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Judge who led a modest, frugal, bachelor lifestyle and repeatedly voted with the court’s liberal wing, dies aged 85
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As anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and rhetoric increases across the U.S., some are pushing for a "straight pride" month. Here's why that's not a thing.
Pride 2025: Why we don't have a month dedicated to 'straight pride'
As anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and rhetoric increases across the U.S., some are pushing for a "straight pride" month. Here's why that's not a thing.
bit.ly
June 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
As anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and rhetoric increases across the U.S., some are pushing for a "straight pride" month. Here's why that's not a thing.
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As the summer field season ramps up, agency researchers are grappling with uncertainty in funding, labor, and logistics.
At the Forest Service, Turmoil Upends Seasonal Research Plans
As the summer field season ramps up, agency researchers are grappling with uncertainty in funding, labor, and logistics.
undark.org
June 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
As the summer field season ramps up, agency researchers are grappling with uncertainty in funding, labor, and logistics.
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Russian state media publishes Moscow's official peace demands — 5 Ukrainian regions, ban on NATO, limits on Kyiv's army.
Among Russia's key demands is the official recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea, as well as four other oblasts.
Among Russia's key demands is the official recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea, as well as four other oblasts.
Russian state media publishes Moscow's official peace demands — 5 Ukrainian regions, ban on NATO, limits on Kyiv's army
Among Russia's key demands is the official recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea, as well as the annexation of Ukraine's Kherson, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Luhansk oblasts, none of which Mosco...
kyivindependent.com
June 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Russian state media publishes Moscow's official peace demands — 5 Ukrainian regions, ban on NATO, limits on Kyiv's army.
Among Russia's key demands is the official recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea, as well as four other oblasts.
Among Russia's key demands is the official recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea, as well as four other oblasts.
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“Animal rights and environmental groups have committed more acts of terrorism than Al Qaeda,” warned an FBI agent, which seems... questionable.
How the FBI and Big Ag Started Treating Animal Rights Activists as Terrorists
“Animal rights and environmental groups have committed more acts of terrorism than Al Qaeda,” warned an FBI agent who met with Big Ag groups.
interc.pt
June 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
“Animal rights and environmental groups have committed more acts of terrorism than Al Qaeda,” warned an FBI agent, which seems... questionable.
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Senate Republicans are in a tizzy because Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois put a hold on Trump’s nomination for the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and said he’s open to holding up Trump’s other U.S. attorney nominees. www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Republicans are pissed that a Democrat is using their shady tricks
Senate Republicans are in a tizzy because Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois put a hold on President Donald Trump’s nomination for the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and said he’s ...
www.dailykos.com
June 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Senate Republicans are in a tizzy because Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois put a hold on Trump’s nomination for the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and said he’s open to holding up Trump’s other U.S. attorney nominees. www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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"Maybe it's time for us to be a little bit meaner. Maybe it's time for us to be a little more fierce."
June 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"Maybe it's time for us to be a little bit meaner. Maybe it's time for us to be a little more fierce."
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My heart hurts today, and every day, about where we could have been.
Fuck the entire Trumplandian Universe.
We had our joy destroyed.
Fuck the entire Trumplandian Universe.
We had our joy destroyed.
May 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
My heart hurts today, and every day, about where we could have been.
Fuck the entire Trumplandian Universe.
We had our joy destroyed.
Fuck the entire Trumplandian Universe.
We had our joy destroyed.
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"...and then Trump looks at me and says, 'You don't have the cards right now!'"
June 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"...and then Trump looks at me and says, 'You don't have the cards right now!'"
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Coffee With Texas Paul starts at 11 am Eastern. You will want to be in the live chat for this.
Trump goes full on Soviet Style Commie Pinko in the US Steel narrative. His "Golden Share" is nothing more than old Soviet Style control.
Trump goes full on Soviet Style Commie Pinko in the US Steel narrative. His "Golden Share" is nothing more than old Soviet Style control.
June 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Coffee With Texas Paul starts at 11 am Eastern. You will want to be in the live chat for this.
Trump goes full on Soviet Style Commie Pinko in the US Steel narrative. His "Golden Share" is nothing more than old Soviet Style control.
Trump goes full on Soviet Style Commie Pinko in the US Steel narrative. His "Golden Share" is nothing more than old Soviet Style control.