@imdroop.bsky.social
Quietly observing world events, new ideas, and the people behind them. Learning while thumbing through my digital Rolodex. One card, one story at a time.
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This Day in History, 1888: Rumour flies that American president wanted to annex Canada, or buy it vancouversun.com/news/day-his...
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This Day in History, 1888: Rumour flies that American president wanted to annex Canada, or buy it vancouversun.com/news/day-his...
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City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals
City Raccoons Are Evolving to Look More Like Pets
City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals
www.scientificamerican.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals
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Footage of an unwell guest during a speech by Obama in 2013 has resurfaced, and has been compared to Trump's recent reaction.
Trump vs. Obama’s Reactions to Unwell Guests During Speeches Go Viral
www.newsweek.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Footage of an unwell guest during a speech by Obama in 2013 has resurfaced, and has been compared to Trump's recent reaction.
Looks like #Orcas have just levelled up in the apex world
An orca pod has been spotted for the first time repeatedly targeting and flipping young great white sharks onto their backs to paralyze and dismember them
First-Ever Footage Shows Killer Whales Attacking Great White Shark Nursery
An orca pod has been spotted for the first time repeatedly targeting and flipping young great white sharks onto their backs to paralyze and dismember them
www.scientificamerican.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Looks like #Orcas have just levelled up in the apex world
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One month after Jeffrey Epstein died in a jail cell while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, JPMorgan Chase reported to US authorities of more than one billion dollars in transactions it viewed as suspicious, according to newly unsealed court records.
Newly unsealed Epstein records shed light on years of his financial transactions with Wall St. figures | CNN Politics
One month after Jeffrey Epstein died in a jail cell while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, JPMorgan Chase reported to US authorities of more than one billion dollars in transactions it viewe...
www.cnn.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:02 AM
One month after Jeffrey Epstein died in a jail cell while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, JPMorgan Chase reported to US authorities of more than one billion dollars in transactions it viewed as suspicious, according to newly unsealed court records.
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Domestic spending fuelled Canada’s ‘record-breaking’ summer tourism spike
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Domestic spending fuelled Canada’s ‘record-breaking’ summer tourism spike
Canadian summer tourism numbers have hit an all-time high, thanks in large part to increased domestic spending. The numbers in one western province really helped drive the increase.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Domestic spending fuelled Canada’s ‘record-breaking’ summer tourism spike
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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Male Humpback Dolphins Spotted Wearing Sea Sponge “Wigs” To Woo The Ladies
www.iflscience.com/male-humpbac...
www.iflscience.com/male-humpbac...
Male Humpback Dolphins Spotted Wearing Sea Sponge “Wigs” To Woo The Ladies
Because nothing says "love me please" like a sponge on the head.
www.iflscience.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Male Humpback Dolphins Spotted Wearing Sea Sponge “Wigs” To Woo The Ladies
www.iflscience.com/male-humpbac...
www.iflscience.com/male-humpbac...
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Latest from me - How a tiny US gun shop won – and botched – a $1bn Ukraine contract.
Based in an Arizona strip mall and boasting ‘reasonable prices’, OTL Firearms landed an order for vast quantities of rockets and other Soviet-standard munitions. It never delivered.
on.ft.com/4qsKYDe
Based in an Arizona strip mall and boasting ‘reasonable prices’, OTL Firearms landed an order for vast quantities of rockets and other Soviet-standard munitions. It never delivered.
on.ft.com/4qsKYDe
How a tiny US gun shop won — and botched — a $1bn Ukraine contract
[FREE TO READ] Based in an Arizona strip mall and boasting ‘reasonable prices’, OTL Firearms landed an order for vast quantities of rockets and other Soviet-standard munitions. It never delivered
on.ft.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Latest from me - How a tiny US gun shop won – and botched – a $1bn Ukraine contract.
Based in an Arizona strip mall and boasting ‘reasonable prices’, OTL Firearms landed an order for vast quantities of rockets and other Soviet-standard munitions. It never delivered.
on.ft.com/4qsKYDe
Based in an Arizona strip mall and boasting ‘reasonable prices’, OTL Firearms landed an order for vast quantities of rockets and other Soviet-standard munitions. It never delivered.
on.ft.com/4qsKYDe
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Here’s the original clip of Ronald Reagan from April 25, 1987, where he delivered a complete and total rebuke against tariffs. Trump's calling Reagan’s words here “FAKE” and “fraudulent.” They’re 100% real. And the original clip is actually far worse for Trump, as much is left out of the ad:
October 24, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Here’s the original clip of Ronald Reagan from April 25, 1987, where he delivered a complete and total rebuke against tariffs. Trump's calling Reagan’s words here “FAKE” and “fraudulent.” They’re 100% real. And the original clip is actually far worse for Trump, as much is left out of the ad:
Warning, this advertisement by the #Ontario Government may be triggering for some viewers.
The Way To Prosperity Is By Working Together
#Canada #USA #tariffs #Sorry
x.com/fordnation/s...
The Way To Prosperity Is By Working Together
#Canada #USA #tariffs #Sorry
x.com/fordnation/s...
Doug Ford on X: "It’s official: Ontario’s new advertising campaign in the U.S. has launched. Using every tool we have, we’ll never stop making the case against American tariffs on Canada. The way to prosperity is by working together. Watch our new ad. https://t.co/SgIVC1cqMJ" / X
It’s official: Ontario’s new advertising campaign in the U.S. has launched. Using every tool we have, we’ll never stop making the case against American tariffs on Canada. The way to prosperity is by working together. Watch our new ad. https://t.co/SgIVC1cqMJ
x.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Perhaps a big win by the #Jays in the coming weeks would be the icing on the cake?
#Toronto #BlueJays #Canada #WorldSeries
#Toronto #BlueJays #Canada #WorldSeries
Trump says he is ending trade negotiations with Canada on.ft.com/3KXwDPc
Trump says he is ending trade negotiations with Canada
US president voices anger at anti-tariff advertisement by province of Ontario
on.ft.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Perhaps a big win by the #Jays in the coming weeks would be the icing on the cake?
#Toronto #BlueJays #Canada #WorldSeries
#Toronto #BlueJays #Canada #WorldSeries
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NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Loggins is objecting to the use of his music in a social media post showing an artificial intelligence-generated video of President Donald Trump dumping excrement from a fighter jet on last weekend’s “No Kings” protests.
Loggins demands removal of Trump's AI-generated video using ‘Danger Zone’
NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Loggins is objecting to the use of his music in a social media post showing an artificial intelligence-generated video of President Donald Trump dumping excrement from a fighter jet on last weekend’s “No Kings” protests.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Loggins is objecting to the use of his music in a social media post showing an artificial intelligence-generated video of President Donald Trump dumping excrement from a fighter jet on last weekend’s “No Kings” protests.
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A 7+ hour #humpback rescue mission. 🍻 to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans #DFO, Department of National Defence #DND, and Vancouver Island Whale Watch.
#whales #fader #BCY0195
cheknews.ca/video-shows-...
#whales #fader #BCY0195
cheknews.ca/video-shows-...
Video shows ‘Fader’ the humpback whale being freed of 450 feet of rope in B.C.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada says more than 450 feet (137 metres) of rope and other fishing gear was removed from an entangled humpback whale in the waters off Vancouver Island, B.C.
cheknews.ca
September 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
www.wkbw.com/news/local-n...
I must say, this video of United States Customs and Border Protection #CBP raging on a #Canadian tourist makes for a great tourism campaign. So much for #professionalism.
#Tourism101 #WelcomeToAmerica #TravelAdvisory #Canada #ThanksNoThanks
I must say, this video of United States Customs and Border Protection #CBP raging on a #Canadian tourist makes for a great tourism campaign. So much for #professionalism.
#Tourism101 #WelcomeToAmerica #TravelAdvisory #Canada #ThanksNoThanks
U.S. CBP reviewing apparent road rage incident between officer and Canadian tourist in WNY
United States Customs and Border Protection says it is conducting a managerial review of an incident caught on camera between a U.S. customs agent and a Canadian tourist in Western New York.
www.wkbw.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
www.wkbw.com/news/local-n...
I must say, this video of United States Customs and Border Protection #CBP raging on a #Canadian tourist makes for a great tourism campaign. So much for #professionalism.
#Tourism101 #WelcomeToAmerica #TravelAdvisory #Canada #ThanksNoThanks
I must say, this video of United States Customs and Border Protection #CBP raging on a #Canadian tourist makes for a great tourism campaign. So much for #professionalism.
#Tourism101 #WelcomeToAmerica #TravelAdvisory #Canada #ThanksNoThanks
Ironic that his first name is Avion!
Firefighter Avion Anderson never expected to go viral while conquering his biggest fear: heights.
His rope rescue training turned him into an online sensation.
Read more: https://wapo.st/3VySmPu
His rope rescue training turned him into an online sensation.
Read more: https://wapo.st/3VySmPu
September 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Ironic that his first name is Avion!
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NEW: Air Force jets are doing ICE flights to Africa with transponders turned off, making them nearly un-trackable.
This includes the third-country removal to Ghana and another secret flight. We figured out where it landed.
From me for @rollingstone.com:
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
This includes the third-country removal to Ghana and another secret flight. We figured out where it landed.
From me for @rollingstone.com:
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
ICE Is Deporting People to Africa on Nearly Un-Trackable Military Flights
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is deporting people to African countries like Ghana on military flights that are nearly un-trackable.
www.rollingstone.com
September 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
NEW: Air Force jets are doing ICE flights to Africa with transponders turned off, making them nearly un-trackable.
This includes the third-country removal to Ghana and another secret flight. We figured out where it landed.
From me for @rollingstone.com:
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
This includes the third-country removal to Ghana and another secret flight. We figured out where it landed.
From me for @rollingstone.com:
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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David Letterman is right: you can't appease a tyrant.
September 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
David Letterman is right: you can't appease a tyrant.
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Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
n.pr
September 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
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Of 2,100 members to sign up suddenly for the BC Conservative Party last month, all had phone numbers that read “1111111111” or “2222222222" and the same email formats, and many used the same credit card. Also, some were dead.
From @robshaw.bsky.social:
www.theorca.ca/provincial-p...
From @robshaw.bsky.social:
www.theorca.ca/provincial-p...
Rob Shaw: Phantom BC Conservatives cast shadow over Rustad's leadership review
Suspicious signups raise questions about integrity of Conservative leadership review as caucus pressure intensifies behind closed doors
www.theorca.ca
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Of 2,100 members to sign up suddenly for the BC Conservative Party last month, all had phone numbers that read “1111111111” or “2222222222" and the same email formats, and many used the same credit card. Also, some were dead.
From @robshaw.bsky.social:
www.theorca.ca/provincial-p...
From @robshaw.bsky.social:
www.theorca.ca/provincial-p...
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NEW: We got access to Jeffrey Epstein’s personal Yahoo inbox — more than 18,000 emails.
It shows Epstein’s world in his own words: an unfiltered look at how his operation worked, who enabled it, and how Ghislaine Maxwell stayed at the center of it all.
It shows Epstein’s world in his own words: an unfiltered look at how his operation worked, who enabled it, and how Ghislaine Maxwell stayed at the center of it all.
Jeffrey Epstein Email Trove Reveals Ghislaine Maxwell’s Secrets
A cache of 18,000 messages obtained by Bloomberg News reveals Maxwell’s deep ties and involvement with the disgraced financier and sex offender.
www.bloomberg.com
September 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
NEW: We got access to Jeffrey Epstein’s personal Yahoo inbox — more than 18,000 emails.
It shows Epstein’s world in his own words: an unfiltered look at how his operation worked, who enabled it, and how Ghislaine Maxwell stayed at the center of it all.
It shows Epstein’s world in his own words: an unfiltered look at how his operation worked, who enabled it, and how Ghislaine Maxwell stayed at the center of it all.