Maria Falconer
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NewsGuard - In an effort to discredit the Ukrainian Armed Forces and undermine their morale, Kremlin propagandists are weaponizing OpenAI's new Sora 2 text-to-video tool to create fake, viral videos showing soldiers surrendering in tears. open.substack.com/pub/newsgua...
Kremlin Propagandists Weaponize OpenAI's Video Generator
Russian actors are using OpenAI’s Sora 2 text-to-video generator to depict the Ukrainian army as weak and surrendering
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November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
NewsGuard - In an effort to discredit the Ukrainian Armed Forces and undermine their morale, Kremlin propagandists are weaponizing OpenAI's new Sora 2 text-to-video tool to create fake, viral videos showing soldiers surrendering in tears. open.substack.com/pub/newsgua...
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
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“My friends, the world is changing. It's not a question of whether that change will come. It's a question of who will change it.” @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
People are choosing real alternatives instead of continuity. Mamdani stands for an antifascist economics in the name of the many. 🧵
People are choosing real alternatives instead of continuity. Mamdani stands for an antifascist economics in the name of the many. 🧵
November 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
“My friends, the world is changing. It's not a question of whether that change will come. It's a question of who will change it.” @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
People are choosing real alternatives instead of continuity. Mamdani stands for an antifascist economics in the name of the many. 🧵
People are choosing real alternatives instead of continuity. Mamdani stands for an antifascist economics in the name of the many. 🧵
Disgusting
October 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Disgusting
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In short: if you care about democracy, don’t just talk about “saving journalism” or “algorithmic bias”. Ask: how are we supporting verification? How are we designing for deliberation? How are we enabling accountability?
October 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In short: if you care about democracy, don’t just talk about “saving journalism” or “algorithmic bias”. Ask: how are we supporting verification? How are we designing for deliberation? How are we enabling accountability?
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"I see gangs of masked thugs roaming the streets rounding up anyone the wrong colour, and I think: *this* is what Britain needs."
October 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
"I see gangs of masked thugs roaming the streets rounding up anyone the wrong colour, and I think: *this* is what Britain needs."
You really couldn’t make this up!
Fuck. Ing. Hell.
This Israeli government decision to host Tommy Robinson will widen the growing gulf between the Netanyahu government and the British public, including the broad majority of Jews in Britain (3/4 of whom dsapproved of Netanyahu, before this new link to this anti-Muslim racist UK far right convict).
October 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
You really couldn’t make this up!
Definitely one to watch!
Right. A bit more about what we’re up to.
Would love feedback, do stick a comment at the end. And do please consider signing up to find out more www.thenerve.news
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Would love feedback, do stick a comment at the end. And do please consider signing up to find out more www.thenerve.news
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The free press fights back...
Introducing the Nerve. From the wreckage of my old newspaper, comes a new all-women, journalist-owned, independent publication. Join us!
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September 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Definitely one to watch!
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And he’s back ...
After ”thoughtful conversations” with Jimmy Kimmel, Disney decided his show will return on Tuesday.
After ”thoughtful conversations” with Jimmy Kimmel, Disney decided his show will return on Tuesday.
September 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
And he’s back ...
After ”thoughtful conversations” with Jimmy Kimmel, Disney decided his show will return on Tuesday.
After ”thoughtful conversations” with Jimmy Kimmel, Disney decided his show will return on Tuesday.
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and always remember this guy told us to drink bleach.
September 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
and always remember this guy told us to drink bleach.
Un fucking hinged!!
What’s more astonishing: 1) that the president clearly believes, and repeatedly suggests, that asylum seekers are people from mental asylums, or 2) that no journalist has ever challenged him on this and no mainstream media outlets have done any deep dives on this story?
September 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Un fucking hinged!!
Comedy genius and political gold dynamite - make yourself a cup of tea and take time out to enjoy this outstanding act of resistance by the brave and talented Jon Stewart
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GXN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GXN...
Jon Stewart's Post-Kimmel Primer on Free Speech in the Glorious Trump Era | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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September 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Comedy genius and political gold dynamite - make yourself a cup of tea and take time out to enjoy this outstanding act of resistance by the brave and talented Jon Stewart
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GXN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GXN...
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Current state of UK political discourse.
September 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Current state of UK political discourse.
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To the other countries of the world…begin lobbying your leaders…NOW….to skip the 2028 Olympics in the United States.
August 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
To the other countries of the world…begin lobbying your leaders…NOW….to skip the 2028 Olympics in the United States.
How Old Am I? at Wirksworth Festival - Special viewing with tea and cake on Sat 13th sept 11.00 - ALL WELCOME! Details in video #wirksworthfest #wirksworthleisure #dementiaawareness
August 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
How Old Am I? at Wirksworth Festival - Special viewing with tea and cake on Sat 13th sept 11.00 - ALL WELCOME! Details in video #wirksworthfest #wirksworthleisure #dementiaawareness
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UNIQUE COLLECTION OF INTERVIEWS ON SALE (SIGNED) AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER FESTIVAL AT THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY HQ
NEXT SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST www.kelsey.events/FestivalofPh...
NEXT SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST www.kelsey.events/FestivalofPh...
August 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
UNIQUE COLLECTION OF INTERVIEWS ON SALE (SIGNED) AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER FESTIVAL AT THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY HQ
NEXT SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST www.kelsey.events/FestivalofPh...
NEXT SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST www.kelsey.events/FestivalofPh...
Edfest production shots and promo videos - flexible rates!
www.photodrama.co.uk #dancephotographer #dancevideo #edfringe #photographeredinburgh #edinburghphotographer
www.photodrama.co.uk #dancephotographer #dancevideo #edfringe #photographeredinburgh #edinburghphotographer
August 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Edfest production shots and promo videos - flexible rates!
www.photodrama.co.uk #dancephotographer #dancevideo #edfringe #photographeredinburgh #edinburghphotographer
www.photodrama.co.uk #dancephotographer #dancevideo #edfringe #photographeredinburgh #edinburghphotographer
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It's all beginning to feel a bit Trumpy over here - deeply concerning threat to free speech here: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Armed police threatened to arrest Kent protester for holding Palestinian flag
Officers accused Laura Murton who also had a sign saying ‘Free Gaza’ of supporting a proscribed organisation
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2025 at 8:11 AM
It's all beginning to feel a bit Trumpy over here - deeply concerning threat to free speech here: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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🚨TRUMP COMING TO THE UK
It would be such a shame for Donald if this photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein appeared absolutely EVERYWHERE on his tour of the UK. It would truly be such a huge shame if everyone donated to make that happen 👀 link in bio x
It would be such a shame for Donald if this photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein appeared absolutely EVERYWHERE on his tour of the UK. It would truly be such a huge shame if everyone donated to make that happen 👀 link in bio x
July 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🚨TRUMP COMING TO THE UK
It would be such a shame for Donald if this photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein appeared absolutely EVERYWHERE on his tour of the UK. It would truly be such a huge shame if everyone donated to make that happen 👀 link in bio x
It would be such a shame for Donald if this photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein appeared absolutely EVERYWHERE on his tour of the UK. It would truly be such a huge shame if everyone donated to make that happen 👀 link in bio x
July 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This is well worth a listen, as is the previous episode, shining a welcome light into the whole sordid affair
"It offends me deeply the idea we have a super injunction in place and I believe in the accountability of gov't."
Would current Defence Sec John Healey resort to a super injunction, as his predecessor did?
Listen to the bonus episode with @lewisgoodall.com on @globalplayer.com.
Would current Defence Sec John Healey resort to a super injunction, as his predecessor did?
Listen to the bonus episode with @lewisgoodall.com on @globalplayer.com.
July 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
This is well worth a listen, as is the previous episode, shining a welcome light into the whole sordid affair
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They called her a mad cat woman and tried to destroy her reputation. Then they dragged her through the courts and tried to destroy her life. But @carolecadwalla.bsky.social is standing tall and continues telling the inconvenient truth. A must see.
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youtu.be/vG7CvbccdVM?...
Carole Cadwalladr - Broligarchs, AI, and a Techno-Authoritarian Surveillance State | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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June 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
They called her a mad cat woman and tried to destroy her reputation. Then they dragged her through the courts and tried to destroy her life. But @carolecadwalla.bsky.social is standing tall and continues telling the inconvenient truth. A must see.
youtu.be/vG7CvbccdVM?...
youtu.be/vG7CvbccdVM?...
What is happening in the US is inhumane, illegal, immoral, shocking and terrifying. I knew it would be bad but I didn’t foresee this monumental international wrecking ball
What are they getting for doing this? What are these ICE agents getting for openly defying a judge’s order? They took him knowing the judge was printing the order to stop them.
I can’t take this anymore. This is insanely grotesque.
I can’t take this anymore. This is insanely grotesque.
May 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
What is happening in the US is inhumane, illegal, immoral, shocking and terrifying. I knew it would be bad but I didn’t foresee this monumental international wrecking ball