Maria Sale
@mariasale8.bsky.social
Owned by a cat. Refugee from the hell place. ME/CFS for 34 years and counting. "Anti-recovery activist" ( some chance!) Boring.
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ICE convoy retreats from Manhattan's Chinatown after hundreds of New Yorkers confront them.
Around two dozen car/vans have sped out of the garage, with NYPD officers clearing the path. One guys tries to stop them, NYPD officers come chasing.
November 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
ICE convoy retreats from Manhattan's Chinatown after hundreds of New Yorkers confront them.
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Over 100,000 signatures in a day.
Let's get that to 1,000,000 by the end of next week.
For a decade and likely much longer foreign and belligerent governments have inflicted lasting damage on our democracy and our society.
Enough is enough.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Let's get that to 1,000,000 by the end of next week.
For a decade and likely much longer foreign and belligerent governments have inflicted lasting damage on our democracy and our society.
Enough is enough.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Over 100,000 signatures in a day.
Let's get that to 1,000,000 by the end of next week.
For a decade and likely much longer foreign and belligerent governments have inflicted lasting damage on our democracy and our society.
Enough is enough.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Let's get that to 1,000,000 by the end of next week.
For a decade and likely much longer foreign and belligerent governments have inflicted lasting damage on our democracy and our society.
Enough is enough.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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* The budget calms Labour – for now * Reform’s polling bubble is leaking * Green Party numbers swell * Lib Dems whisper the forbidden ‘B’ word * Reform unveils its black shirt cosplay
All this and more in this week's political diary ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social
All this and more in this week's political diary ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social
Pecksniff : A budget to save Starmer and Reeves, though they were never in present danger
In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
* The budget calms Labour – for now * Reform’s polling bubble is leaking * Green Party numbers swell * Lib Dems whisper the forbidden ‘B’ word * Reform unveils its black shirt cosplay
All this and more in this week's political diary ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social
All this and more in this week's political diary ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social
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Since the Nathan Gill conviction, a lot of people seem to be waking up to Putin's meddling in British politics
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
A Beginners Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
Podcast Episode · Byline Podcast · 29/11/2025 · 31m
podcasts.apple.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Since the Nathan Gill conviction, a lot of people seem to be waking up to Putin's meddling in British politics
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Here's a handy primer from me and @goldbergradio.bsky.social
A Beginner's Guide to Russian Influence: Brexit and Beyond
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
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#Fever helps the body fight off #viruses ...
| #ImmuneSystem | #pathogen | #genome | #BirdFlu | By @jonlambert.bsky.social via @npr.org
| #ImmuneSystem | #pathogen | #genome | #BirdFlu | By @jonlambert.bsky.social via @npr.org
Fever helps the body fight off viruses: But how does it work?
New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's the heat itself that makes the difference.
www.npr.org
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Favs
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November 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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What's Gill filming on his phone?
November 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
What's Gill filming on his phone?
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EXC: Denmark's hardline asylum policy has led to more racism and a surge in support for the far-right, Danish politicians say. They urged the UK to drop plans to copy it, warning it only encouraged even worse attitudes towards immigrants
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Copying Denmark’s hardline asylum policy a ‘terrible idea’, Danes say
Helene Brydensholt of the The Alternative party has urged the UK Government to think again, explaining it’s been a disaster for integration and led to more racism
www.mirror.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 11:24 AM
EXC: Denmark's hardline asylum policy has led to more racism and a surge in support for the far-right, Danish politicians say. They urged the UK to drop plans to copy it, warning it only encouraged even worse attitudes towards immigrants
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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I don't want to go all "Dr Pangloss": a lot of students struggle to balance studying with 30-40 hours a week of "part-time" employment. Spelling and grammar remain a challenge, and it's true that reading at length is becoming less natural. But whatever you teachers out there are doing, thank you!
November 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I don't want to go all "Dr Pangloss": a lot of students struggle to balance studying with 30-40 hours a week of "part-time" employment. Spelling and grammar remain a challenge, and it's true that reading at length is becoming less natural. But whatever you teachers out there are doing, thank you!
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“.. What started as a 500-seat ballroom connected to the East Wing grew to 650 seats. Next, he wanted a 999-seat ballroom, then room for 1,350.” 🤡
@nytimes.com @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
@nytimes.com @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
November 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
“.. What started as a 500-seat ballroom connected to the East Wing grew to 650 seats. Next, he wanted a 999-seat ballroom, then room for 1,350.” 🤡
@nytimes.com @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
@nytimes.com @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
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Farage's supporters like to say ' but it was 50 years ago, everyone says foolish things when they were young.'
But, Farage didn't confine his racism to his youth. Here are a couple of screenshots from the Guardian reporting him using racist language in 1999, long after it ceased to be commonplace.
But, Farage didn't confine his racism to his youth. Here are a couple of screenshots from the Guardian reporting him using racist language in 1999, long after it ceased to be commonplace.
November 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Farage's supporters like to say ' but it was 50 years ago, everyone says foolish things when they were young.'
But, Farage didn't confine his racism to his youth. Here are a couple of screenshots from the Guardian reporting him using racist language in 1999, long after it ceased to be commonplace.
But, Farage didn't confine his racism to his youth. Here are a couple of screenshots from the Guardian reporting him using racist language in 1999, long after it ceased to be commonplace.
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Monthly update #6- 9/8/25...
National Dept- $37.4T
DOW 45514.95
S & P 6495.15
Barrel of oil- $62.89
Average gal gas- $3.20
Avg gal diesel- $3.65
Propane- $2.52
Natural gas- $14.59 (per 1000 cubic ft)
Gold oz- $3646.4
Silver oz- $41.55
Interest rates-
30 yr fixed- 6.25%
15 yr fixed- 5.65%
Con't.
National Dept- $37.4T
DOW 45514.95
S & P 6495.15
Barrel of oil- $62.89
Average gal gas- $3.20
Avg gal diesel- $3.65
Propane- $2.52
Natural gas- $14.59 (per 1000 cubic ft)
Gold oz- $3646.4
Silver oz- $41.55
Interest rates-
30 yr fixed- 6.25%
15 yr fixed- 5.65%
Con't.
September 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Monthly update #6- 9/8/25...
National Dept- $37.4T
DOW 45514.95
S & P 6495.15
Barrel of oil- $62.89
Average gal gas- $3.20
Avg gal diesel- $3.65
Propane- $2.52
Natural gas- $14.59 (per 1000 cubic ft)
Gold oz- $3646.4
Silver oz- $41.55
Interest rates-
30 yr fixed- 6.25%
15 yr fixed- 5.65%
Con't.
National Dept- $37.4T
DOW 45514.95
S & P 6495.15
Barrel of oil- $62.89
Average gal gas- $3.20
Avg gal diesel- $3.65
Propane- $2.52
Natural gas- $14.59 (per 1000 cubic ft)
Gold oz- $3646.4
Silver oz- $41.55
Interest rates-
30 yr fixed- 6.25%
15 yr fixed- 5.65%
Con't.
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Airlines have been forced to ground thousands of Airbus planes following a software problem possibly linked to an aircraft's sudden loss of altitude last month.
Thousands of Airbus planes grounded after faulty software detected
Airlines have been forced to ground thousands of Airbus planes following a software problem possibly linked to an aircraft's sudden loss of altitude last month.
l.euronews.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Airlines have been forced to ground thousands of Airbus planes following a software problem possibly linked to an aircraft's sudden loss of altitude last month.
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"These journalists work in some of the world’s most dangerous places,” said @sheilacoronel.bsky.social of the GSLA committee.
Using data, OSINT, field reporting, and brave sourcing, this year’s winners held governments, criminal networks, and abusive leaders accountable.
Using data, OSINT, field reporting, and brave sourcing, this year’s winners held governments, criminal networks, and abusive leaders accountable.
gijn.org
Brave Investigations from Nigeria, Egypt, Peru, and Mexico Honored at GIJC25’s Global Shining Light Awards
twp.ai
November 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
"These journalists work in some of the world’s most dangerous places,” said @sheilacoronel.bsky.social of the GSLA committee.
Using data, OSINT, field reporting, and brave sourcing, this year’s winners held governments, criminal networks, and abusive leaders accountable.
Using data, OSINT, field reporting, and brave sourcing, this year’s winners held governments, criminal networks, and abusive leaders accountable.
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At least 128 people died and 200 remain missing after the towers housing 4,600 people were engulfed by flames.
Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze as search for remains continues
At least 128 people died and 200 remain missing after the towers housing 4,600 people were engulfed by flames.
bit.ly
November 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
At least 128 people died and 200 remain missing after the towers housing 4,600 people were engulfed by flames.
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Ryanair axes loyalty scheme after passengers took too many cheap flights on.ft.com/4rtoTVF
Ryanair axes loyalty scheme after passengers took too many cheap flights
Marketing boss says Prime generated €6mn in fare discounts, costing the airline ‘more money than it generates’
on.ft.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Ryanair axes loyalty scheme after passengers took too many cheap flights on.ft.com/4rtoTVF
This wins headline of the day. Probably the year.
November 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
This wins headline of the day. Probably the year.
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Interesting that contrary to the popular narrative, the NHS is more efficient with lower levels of “administrative” cost than many other other countries. Its main problem is funding and resources. So why do governments keep thinking it needs “restructuring”?
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
Comparing NHS Internationally In 5 Charts | The King's Fund
Saoirse Mallorie pulls out just five measures to illustrate the mixed bag of findings from our new report, which analyses how the NHS compares to the health care systems of other countries.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Interesting that contrary to the popular narrative, the NHS is more efficient with lower levels of “administrative” cost than many other other countries. Its main problem is funding and resources. So why do governments keep thinking it needs “restructuring”?
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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🚨🚨URGENT 🚨🚨
FOSTER
⬇️🦮
2 yr old PUP
FAMOUS
on DEATH row
East Coast
Need 🚨
Foster/adopt
even if temporary
to save his life
➡️Please RE-POST ⬅️
He needs SM exposure
to ➡️stay ALive
Rescue pays⬇️
to transport to Ur🏠
food/vet expenses
NY NJ NH NE ME MD DE DC CT PA RI VT VA
FOSTER
⬇️🦮
2 yr old PUP
FAMOUS
on DEATH row
East Coast
Need 🚨
Foster/adopt
even if temporary
to save his life
➡️Please RE-POST ⬅️
He needs SM exposure
to ➡️stay ALive
Rescue pays⬇️
to transport to Ur🏠
food/vet expenses
NY NJ NH NE ME MD DE DC CT PA RI VT VA
Our sweet baby Famous was dumped back at #nycacc apparently his adopter didn’t intro him to his new sibling and didn’t give him tine 2decompress. He will be killed quickly! I had tons of peeps that wanted him the 1st round- hopefully you’re still out there! Pls repost him! #Sundayvibes
November 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
🚨🚨URGENT 🚨🚨
FOSTER
⬇️🦮
2 yr old PUP
FAMOUS
on DEATH row
East Coast
Need 🚨
Foster/adopt
even if temporary
to save his life
➡️Please RE-POST ⬅️
He needs SM exposure
to ➡️stay ALive
Rescue pays⬇️
to transport to Ur🏠
food/vet expenses
NY NJ NH NE ME MD DE DC CT PA RI VT VA
FOSTER
⬇️🦮
2 yr old PUP
FAMOUS
on DEATH row
East Coast
Need 🚨
Foster/adopt
even if temporary
to save his life
➡️Please RE-POST ⬅️
He needs SM exposure
to ➡️stay ALive
Rescue pays⬇️
to transport to Ur🏠
food/vet expenses
NY NJ NH NE ME MD DE DC CT PA RI VT VA
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Starting a week on the wards so checking the national data. Looks like it’ll be lots of ‘flu and RSV. If you’re unwell, please isolate. I know it’s easier said than done—we all have lots to do—but limiting viral spread is a job for everyone.
😷💉🙏
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69281e...
😷💉🙏
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69281e...
November 29, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Starting a week on the wards so checking the national data. Looks like it’ll be lots of ‘flu and RSV. If you’re unwell, please isolate. I know it’s easier said than done—we all have lots to do—but limiting viral spread is a job for everyone.
😷💉🙏
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69281e...
😷💉🙏
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69281e...
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“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
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We all know he doesn't like difficult questions and when being fact-checked on his lies, he starts insulting people.
But facts are facts and will always remain facts; no insult will undo that. Media, please do your fucking job and never stop confronting him with his lies!!!!!
But facts are facts and will always remain facts; no insult will undo that. Media, please do your fucking job and never stop confronting him with his lies!!!!!
November 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
We all know he doesn't like difficult questions and when being fact-checked on his lies, he starts insulting people.
But facts are facts and will always remain facts; no insult will undo that. Media, please do your fucking job and never stop confronting him with his lies!!!!!
But facts are facts and will always remain facts; no insult will undo that. Media, please do your fucking job and never stop confronting him with his lies!!!!!
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What do these corporations have in common?
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
What do these corporations have in common?
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.