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"Western governments must not be caught flat-footed. They should begin serious policy planning for the possibility of change in Iran," writes @hdagres.bsky.social in @nytimes.com.
More on how the U.S. and allies can prepare:
More on how the U.S. and allies can prepare:
Opinion | Iran Is Teetering. The West Isn’t Prepared.
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM
"Western governments must not be caught flat-footed. They should begin serious policy planning for the possibility of change in Iran," writes @hdagres.bsky.social in @nytimes.com.
More on how the U.S. and allies can prepare:
More on how the U.S. and allies can prepare:
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Minneapolis won’t be intimidated by Trump’s secret police force. #ICEOutForGood
January 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Minneapolis won’t be intimidated by Trump’s secret police force. #ICEOutForGood
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Tehran’s streets, and cities around the world, echo with the footsteps of Iranian women and men demanding freedom.
Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely.
Europe stands fully behind them.
Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely.
Europe stands fully behind them.
January 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Tehran’s streets, and cities around the world, echo with the footsteps of Iranian women and men demanding freedom.
Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely.
Europe stands fully behind them.
Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely.
Europe stands fully behind them.
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Even as the regime tries to limit communication, the world still sees the courageous people of Iran standing up. We hear them demanding their dignity, their pride and their freedom. We are with them.
This is this generation's moment and they will change history.
This is this generation's moment and they will change history.
January 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Even as the regime tries to limit communication, the world still sees the courageous people of Iran standing up. We hear them demanding their dignity, their pride and their freedom. We are with them.
This is this generation's moment and they will change history.
This is this generation's moment and they will change history.
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In response to our questions, the North Carolina GOP’s comms director, Matt Mercer, wrote that ProPublica was waging a “jihad” against Republicans in the state, which would “not be met with dignifying any comments whatsoever.”
Our Reporters Reached Out for Comment. They Were Accused of Stalking and Intimidation.
Our journalists reach out to people they’re writing about to ensure fairness. But in this environment, they’ve found their efforts to do so are more likely to be vilified than appreciated.
www.propublica.org
January 10, 2026 at 9:11 PM
In response to our questions, the North Carolina GOP’s comms director, Matt Mercer, wrote that ProPublica was waging a “jihad” against Republicans in the state, which would “not be met with dignifying any comments whatsoever.”
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Incandescently happy to spend an evening with friends and colleagues at @ucirvine.bsky.social & the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory for the 2026 Barclay Lecture. @mikeyassa.bsky.social, it's an honor. Join us Jan 28. Registration: cnlm.uci.edu/emilyjacobs/
@ucsb.bsky.social
@ucsb.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Incandescently happy to spend an evening with friends and colleagues at @ucirvine.bsky.social & the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory for the 2026 Barclay Lecture. @mikeyassa.bsky.social, it's an honor. Join us Jan 28. Registration: cnlm.uci.edu/emilyjacobs/
@ucsb.bsky.social
@ucsb.bsky.social
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Nobel Institute says Peace Prize cannot be transferred after Machado suggestion (🔒) www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Nobel Institute says Peace Prize cannot be transferred after Machado suggestion
“Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared or transferred to others.”
www.reuters.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Nobel Institute says Peace Prize cannot be transferred after Machado suggestion (🔒) www.reuters.com/world/americ...
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We released a new report in partnership with the Center for Tech Responsibility at Brown University on how policymakers and researchers can better analyze AI legislation to protect our civil rights and liberties.
Making Sense of AI Policy Using Computational Tools | TechPolicy.Press
A new report examines how to use computational tools to evaluate policy, with AI policy as a case study.
www.techpolicy.press
January 10, 2026 at 10:37 PM
We released a new report in partnership with the Center for Tech Responsibility at Brown University on how policymakers and researchers can better analyze AI legislation to protect our civil rights and liberties.
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This agency is out of control if leadership is no longer checking violations of constitutional rights. Congress absolutely must step in before more people are kidnapped/killed.
A woman recording an ICE agent tells him "Shame on you."
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
January 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
This agency is out of control if leadership is no longer checking violations of constitutional rights. Congress absolutely must step in before more people are kidnapped/killed.
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Is it a good idea to host a major event like the FIFA World Cup in a country whose secret state police hunt down innocent people, lock them in cages, or execute them in the street?
January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Is it a good idea to host a major event like the FIFA World Cup in a country whose secret state police hunt down innocent people, lock them in cages, or execute them in the street?
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Minnesota Attorney General @ag.state.mn.us on calls ICE escalation in the state “Third Reich stuff” and encourages peaceful protest.
January 9, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Minnesota Attorney General @ag.state.mn.us on calls ICE escalation in the state “Third Reich stuff” and encourages peaceful protest.
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I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
I invite all Americans to join Minnesota in a day of unity tomorrow.
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A monetary union provides significant advantages, says Chief Economist Philip R. Lane.
These include the ability to jointly respond to economic shocks, greater stability through currency insulation, and improved efficiency in financial infrastructure and market integration.
These include the ability to jointly respond to economic shocks, greater stability through currency insulation, and improved efficiency in financial infrastructure and market integration.
January 9, 2026 at 1:06 PM
A monetary union provides significant advantages, says Chief Economist Philip R. Lane.
These include the ability to jointly respond to economic shocks, greater stability through currency insulation, and improved efficiency in financial infrastructure and market integration.
These include the ability to jointly respond to economic shocks, greater stability through currency insulation, and improved efficiency in financial infrastructure and market integration.
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Bridging people.
Trade, cooperation and mutual respect.
Trade, cooperation and mutual respect.
Breaking News: The EU agreed to a sweeping trade pact with four South American countries that would create one of the largest free-trade zones in the world.
European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America
The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
nyti.ms
January 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Bridging people.
Trade, cooperation and mutual respect.
Trade, cooperation and mutual respect.
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Any violence against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable. Shutting down the internet while violently suppressing protests exposes a regime afraid of its own people. (2/2)
January 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Any violence against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable. Shutting down the internet while violently suppressing protests exposes a regime afraid of its own people. (2/2)
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The Iranian people are fighting for their future. By ignoring their rightful demands, the regime shows its true colours.
Images from Tehran reveal a disproportionate and heavy-handed response by the security forces. (1/2)
Images from Tehran reveal a disproportionate and heavy-handed response by the security forces. (1/2)
January 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
The Iranian people are fighting for their future. By ignoring their rightful demands, the regime shows its true colours.
Images from Tehran reveal a disproportionate and heavy-handed response by the security forces. (1/2)
Images from Tehran reveal a disproportionate and heavy-handed response by the security forces. (1/2)
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👀 Something is coming.
Ready?
📅 Very soon
Ready?
📅 Very soon
January 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM
👀 Something is coming.
Ready?
📅 Very soon
Ready?
📅 Very soon
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STARTING SOON: At 9:30, CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program experts discuss the latest on Venezuelan succession and oil security.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
STARTING SOON: At 9:30, CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program experts discuss the latest on Venezuelan succession and oil security.
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
Watch here: www.csis.org/events/energ...
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"We are very well aware of the fact that X for Grok is now offering a spicy mode showing explicit sexual content.
This is not spicy. This is illegal. This is appalling. This is disgusting.
I can confirm we are very seriously looking into this matter."
— Spokesperson @thomasregnier.ec.europa.eu
This is not spicy. This is illegal. This is appalling. This is disgusting.
I can confirm we are very seriously looking into this matter."
— Spokesperson @thomasregnier.ec.europa.eu
January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
"We are very well aware of the fact that X for Grok is now offering a spicy mode showing explicit sexual content.
This is not spicy. This is illegal. This is appalling. This is disgusting.
I can confirm we are very seriously looking into this matter."
— Spokesperson @thomasregnier.ec.europa.eu
This is not spicy. This is illegal. This is appalling. This is disgusting.
I can confirm we are very seriously looking into this matter."
— Spokesperson @thomasregnier.ec.europa.eu
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Our top 🔟 reads of 2025 are out!
From navigating Trump & transatlantic uncertainties, to unpowering Russia. From wars in Ukraine, the Middle East & Sudan to emerging risks like AI, we explored the issues shaping Europe’s security debate.
▶️ www.iss.europa.eu/activities/n...
From navigating Trump & transatlantic uncertainties, to unpowering Russia. From wars in Ukraine, the Middle East & Sudan to emerging risks like AI, we explored the issues shaping Europe’s security debate.
▶️ www.iss.europa.eu/activities/n...
January 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Our top 🔟 reads of 2025 are out!
From navigating Trump & transatlantic uncertainties, to unpowering Russia. From wars in Ukraine, the Middle East & Sudan to emerging risks like AI, we explored the issues shaping Europe’s security debate.
▶️ www.iss.europa.eu/activities/n...
From navigating Trump & transatlantic uncertainties, to unpowering Russia. From wars in Ukraine, the Middle East & Sudan to emerging risks like AI, we explored the issues shaping Europe’s security debate.
▶️ www.iss.europa.eu/activities/n...
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Ukraine will require at least $40 billion/year from foreign & domestic investment during the first decade after the war ends. Policymakers should prioritize reforms to raise investment, attract reliable external finance, & reduce uncertainty for investors.
You only live twice: Financial inflows and growth in a westward-facing Ukraine
The monumental task of rebuilding postwar Ukraine requires early planning and identification of growth strategies. The earlier accession of Eastern European countries to the European Union and NATO of...
www.piie.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Ukraine will require at least $40 billion/year from foreign & domestic investment during the first decade after the war ends. Policymakers should prioritize reforms to raise investment, attract reliable external finance, & reduce uncertainty for investors.
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🇪🇺 From Ukraine to Venezuela, Europe faces a hard truth: its greatest weakness is not a lack of power — but a reluctance to use it.
Two new EPC publications unpack how caution, fragmentation and fear of confrontation are eroding Europe’s strategic credibility at a moment of global instability 👇
Two new EPC publications unpack how caution, fragmentation and fear of confrontation are eroding Europe’s strategic credibility at a moment of global instability 👇
January 7, 2026 at 2:21 PM
🇪🇺 From Ukraine to Venezuela, Europe faces a hard truth: its greatest weakness is not a lack of power — but a reluctance to use it.
Two new EPC publications unpack how caution, fragmentation and fear of confrontation are eroding Europe’s strategic credibility at a moment of global instability 👇
Two new EPC publications unpack how caution, fragmentation and fear of confrontation are eroding Europe’s strategic credibility at a moment of global instability 👇