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“This attack on the trail hunting is an attack on the countryside!”
“But polls show over 70% of people in rural areas oppose trail hunting”
“That’ll be all the incomers. They’re not really country people”
I think I’ve heard this argument elsewhere…
“But polls show over 70% of people in rural areas oppose trail hunting”
“That’ll be all the incomers. They’re not really country people”
I think I’ve heard this argument elsewhere…
December 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
“This attack on the trail hunting is an attack on the countryside!”
“But polls show over 70% of people in rural areas oppose trail hunting”
“That’ll be all the incomers. They’re not really country people”
I think I’ve heard this argument elsewhere…
“But polls show over 70% of people in rural areas oppose trail hunting”
“That’ll be all the incomers. They’re not really country people”
I think I’ve heard this argument elsewhere…
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'Record numbers of foreign-born doctors are quitting the NHS and the post-Brexit surge in those coming to work in it has stalled. At the same time, the number of nurses and midwives joining the NHS has fallen sharply over the past year.' 1/2
Foreign medics shunning NHS because of anti-migrant rhetoric, says top doctor
Exclusive: UK now an ‘unwelcoming, racist’ country for overseas health workers, according to medical colleges leader
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:40 AM
'Record numbers of foreign-born doctors are quitting the NHS and the post-Brexit surge in those coming to work in it has stalled. At the same time, the number of nurses and midwives joining the NHS has fallen sharply over the past year.' 1/2
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Not only ‘an estranged parent of ten years’ but (a quick google shows) a ‘specialist’ in family estrangement
She tells abusive parents that their kids are the problem
She tells abusive parents that their kids are the problem
"I worry that we are rapidly moving towards a society of self-absorbed and entitled individuals who have no time, affection or care for their parents." Letter in the Times from a 'relationship and family therapist' in response to Sarah Ditum's article attacking kids who have cut off abusive parents
December 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Not only ‘an estranged parent of ten years’ but (a quick google shows) a ‘specialist’ in family estrangement
She tells abusive parents that their kids are the problem
She tells abusive parents that their kids are the problem
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The UK Government will be consulting on legislation to reduce suffering at slaughter for fish.
77 million fish are farmed and slaughtered in the UK every year, but despite this, there are currently very few legal protections for these sentient animals.
77 million fish are farmed and slaughtered in the UK every year, but despite this, there are currently very few legal protections for these sentient animals.
December 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The UK Government will be consulting on legislation to reduce suffering at slaughter for fish.
77 million fish are farmed and slaughtered in the UK every year, but despite this, there are currently very few legal protections for these sentient animals.
77 million fish are farmed and slaughtered in the UK every year, but despite this, there are currently very few legal protections for these sentient animals.
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Canada: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Deceased crows in Chatham-Kent tested positive for avian flu, pathologist says | CBC News
Six of the dozens of deceased crows found in a roosting area along the Thames River in Chatham-Kent have tested positive for avian influenza, according to the Canadian Wildlife Health Co-operative.
www.cbc.ca
December 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Canada: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Don’t forget that russia allocated billions in their 2026 budget for indoctrination of the stolen Ukrainian kids utilizing 168 conversion camps in Russia, Belarus and North Korea.
December 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Don’t forget that russia allocated billions in their 2026 budget for indoctrination of the stolen Ukrainian kids utilizing 168 conversion camps in Russia, Belarus and North Korea.
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'An estimated 400 million people have been affected by long COVID since 2020, with a $1 trillion annual cost to the global economy.'
This study provides 'the first comprehensive genetic framework for understanding Long COVID and developing personalized treatments.'
journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol...
This study provides 'the first comprehensive genetic framework for understanding Long COVID and developing personalized treatments.'
journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol...
Integrative multi-omics framework for causal gene discovery in Long COVID
Author summary We developed a computational approach to understand why some individuals experience long-lasting symptoms after COVID-19 infection, a condition known as Long COVID that affects millions...
journals.plos.org
December 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
'An estimated 400 million people have been affected by long COVID since 2020, with a $1 trillion annual cost to the global economy.'
This study provides 'the first comprehensive genetic framework for understanding Long COVID and developing personalized treatments.'
journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol...
This study provides 'the first comprehensive genetic framework for understanding Long COVID and developing personalized treatments.'
journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol...
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ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
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This *month*
Authorities have reported the death of a Nicaraguan immigrant in ICE custody in a hospital in Natchez, Mississippi, the seventh reported death of an immigrant in ICE custody this month.
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Nicaraguan Man in ICE Custody Dies in Mississippi Hospital
A Nicaraguan man has died in ICE custody at a hospital in Natchez, Mississippi, the seventh reported death of a person in custody this month.
www.mississippifreepress.org
December 26, 2025 at 6:01 AM
This *month*
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President Trump made the announcement late Thursday on social media, saying the strike was in response to the Islamic State targeting Christians in Nigeria. n.pr/3MSCLcw
President Trump announces strike on ISIS targets in Nigeria
President Trump made the announcement late Thursday on social media, saying the strike was in response to the Islamic State targeting Christians in Nigeria.
n.pr
December 26, 2025 at 2:47 AM
President Trump made the announcement late Thursday on social media, saying the strike was in response to the Islamic State targeting Christians in Nigeria. n.pr/3MSCLcw
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Putin: The US is interested in using the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant for cryptocurrency mining.
Per Kremlin, Russia is negotiating joint management of the station with US WITHOUT Ukraine's participation, with the option to then sell electricity to Ukraine.
Zaporizhzhia is Ukraine.
Per Kremlin, Russia is negotiating joint management of the station with US WITHOUT Ukraine's participation, with the option to then sell electricity to Ukraine.
Zaporizhzhia is Ukraine.
December 26, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Putin: The US is interested in using the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant for cryptocurrency mining.
Per Kremlin, Russia is negotiating joint management of the station with US WITHOUT Ukraine's participation, with the option to then sell electricity to Ukraine.
Zaporizhzhia is Ukraine.
Per Kremlin, Russia is negotiating joint management of the station with US WITHOUT Ukraine's participation, with the option to then sell electricity to Ukraine.
Zaporizhzhia is Ukraine.
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Every year, we take more.
Every year, they have less. 7 million acres of wildlife habitat destroyed annually in the US alone.
83% of wild mammals gone in the last 50 years.
68% of wildlife populations declined since 1970.
They're not asking for much.
Just a place to exist.
Protect wild spaces 🌲
Every year, they have less. 7 million acres of wildlife habitat destroyed annually in the US alone.
83% of wild mammals gone in the last 50 years.
68% of wildlife populations declined since 1970.
They're not asking for much.
Just a place to exist.
Protect wild spaces 🌲
December 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Every year, we take more.
Every year, they have less. 7 million acres of wildlife habitat destroyed annually in the US alone.
83% of wild mammals gone in the last 50 years.
68% of wildlife populations declined since 1970.
They're not asking for much.
Just a place to exist.
Protect wild spaces 🌲
Every year, they have less. 7 million acres of wildlife habitat destroyed annually in the US alone.
83% of wild mammals gone in the last 50 years.
68% of wildlife populations declined since 1970.
They're not asking for much.
Just a place to exist.
Protect wild spaces 🌲
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EU citizen dies while being detained by US federal paramilitaries
Bulgarian Chicago business owner dies in ICE custody, sparking calls for 'immediate investigation'
https://abc7chicago.com/post/bulgarian-chicago-business-owner-nenko-gantchev-dies-ice-custody-family-congresswoman-call-immediate-investigation/18301520/
https://abc7chicago.com/post/bulgarian-chicago-business-owner-nenko-gantchev-dies-ice-custody-family-congresswoman-call-immediate-investigation/18301520/
Bulgarian Chicago business owner dies in ICE custody, sparking calls for 'immediate investigation'
A Bulgarian man from Chicago arrested during an immigration enforcement 'blitz' has died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a Michigan private prison, the ABC7 I-Team has learned.
abc7chicago.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
EU citizen dies while being detained by US federal paramilitaries
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First, there was a measles outbreak; then, an ever-expanding whooping cough epidemic. Now, doctors are voicing concern about a resurgence in tetanus amid falling vaccine rates www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-...
As tetanus vaccination rates decline, doctors worry about rising case numbers
The harrowing, deadly infection could make a comeback, especially in states vulnerable to climate-linked natural disasters, like Florida and Texas, an NBC News investigation finds.
www.nbcnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
First, there was a measles outbreak; then, an ever-expanding whooping cough epidemic. Now, doctors are voicing concern about a resurgence in tetanus amid falling vaccine rates www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-...
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If anybody still cares about laws and morality: this is a death threat by Trump against Stephen Colbert. If YOU posted this the FBI would visit you.
December 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
If anybody still cares about laws and morality: this is a death threat by Trump against Stephen Colbert. If YOU posted this the FBI would visit you.
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concentration camps.
ICE documents reveal plan to hold 80,000 immigrants in warehouses
The Trump administration wants to build seven large-scale deportation hubs to speed up deportations, internal ICE documents show.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
concentration camps.
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UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas.
Trump happily admits fascists and racists to the US.
Visas used as a tool for dominance, intimidation; extract trade and tax concessions; silence critics.
Compliant Govts risk domestic ridicule.
Trump happily admits fascists and racists to the US.
Visas used as a tool for dominance, intimidation; extract trade and tax concessions; silence critics.
Compliant Govts risk domestic ridicule.
UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas.
Trump happily admits fascists and racists to the US.
Visas used as a tool for dominance, intimidation; extract trade and tax concessions; silence critics.
Compliant Govts risk domestic ridicule.
Trump happily admits fascists and racists to the US.
Visas used as a tool for dominance, intimidation; extract trade and tax concessions; silence critics.
Compliant Govts risk domestic ridicule.
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Not much has gone right for the UK recently but in some rare good news this dirtbag is probably never coming home
Just want to point out that this man was leading the whole Turning Point USA crowd in prayer last week.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault
The alleged offences took place in 2009, the Crown Protection Service said
www.independent.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Not much has gone right for the UK recently but in some rare good news this dirtbag is probably never coming home
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“He raped me.”
“Donald J Trump had raped her along with Jeffrey Epstein.”
“She was found with her head ‘blown off’… there was no way it was a suicide.”
Now we’re starting to see why Trump was hiding the Epstein files, and it probably gets much worse.
“Donald J Trump had raped her along with Jeffrey Epstein.”
“She was found with her head ‘blown off’… there was no way it was a suicide.”
Now we’re starting to see why Trump was hiding the Epstein files, and it probably gets much worse.
December 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“He raped me.”
“Donald J Trump had raped her along with Jeffrey Epstein.”
“She was found with her head ‘blown off’… there was no way it was a suicide.”
Now we’re starting to see why Trump was hiding the Epstein files, and it probably gets much worse.
“Donald J Trump had raped her along with Jeffrey Epstein.”
“She was found with her head ‘blown off’… there was no way it was a suicide.”
Now we’re starting to see why Trump was hiding the Epstein files, and it probably gets much worse.
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tЯump has begun lifting American sanctions on companies that sell weapons to the Russian military.
The Russians have finally offered enough money to the tЯump family and tЯump is 100% on Russia's side now.
This is blatant corruption...
The Russians have finally offered enough money to the tЯump family and tЯump is 100% on Russia's side now.
This is blatant corruption...
December 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
tЯump has begun lifting American sanctions on companies that sell weapons to the Russian military.
The Russians have finally offered enough money to the tЯump family and tЯump is 100% on Russia's side now.
This is blatant corruption...
The Russians have finally offered enough money to the tЯump family and tЯump is 100% on Russia's side now.
This is blatant corruption...
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Greta Thunberg arrested at a protest supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers
Greta Thunberg arrested at a protest supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been arrested in central London at a demonstration in support of Palestine Action hunger strikers.
news.sky.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Greta Thunberg arrested at a protest supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers
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Labour’s support for genocide is making it look utterly foolish and deeply fascistic. This is what Starmer, Lammy, Mahmoud and McSweeney will be remembered for, like Blair is remembered for Iraq and Streeting will be for dead trans kids.
🚨BREAKING: GRETA THUNBERG ARRESTED UNDER TERRORISM ACT FOR SUPPORTING 'PALESTINE ACTION PRISONERS'
December 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Labour’s support for genocide is making it look utterly foolish and deeply fascistic. This is what Starmer, Lammy, Mahmoud and McSweeney will be remembered for, like Blair is remembered for Iraq and Streeting will be for dead trans kids.
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Left: Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a placard in London
Right: Labour's Baron Hain, "This gov is treating Palestine action as equivalent to ISIS or al-Qaeda, which is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled and morally wrong. I'm deeply ashamed"
Right: Labour's Baron Hain, "This gov is treating Palestine action as equivalent to ISIS or al-Qaeda, which is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled and morally wrong. I'm deeply ashamed"
December 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Left: Greta Thunberg arrested for holding a placard in London
Right: Labour's Baron Hain, "This gov is treating Palestine action as equivalent to ISIS or al-Qaeda, which is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled and morally wrong. I'm deeply ashamed"
Right: Labour's Baron Hain, "This gov is treating Palestine action as equivalent to ISIS or al-Qaeda, which is intellectually bankrupt, politically unprincipled and morally wrong. I'm deeply ashamed"