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⚡️Pope Leo sends 80 generators, thousands of medical supplies to Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV has sent 80 electric generators and thousands of medical and food supplies to Ukraine to help civilians cope with freezing winter temperatures and constant attacks, the Vatican announced on Feb. 9.
Pope Leo XIV has sent 80 electric generators and thousands of medical and food supplies to Ukraine to help civilians cope with freezing winter temperatures and constant attacks, the Vatican announced on Feb. 9.
Pope Leo sends 80 generators, thousands of medicines to Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV has sent 80 electric generators along with medicines and food supplies to Ukraine to help civilians cope with the effects of freezing winter temperatures and constant attacks, the Vatican...
kyivindependent.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:14 AM
⚡️Pope Leo sends 80 generators, thousands of medical supplies to Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV has sent 80 electric generators and thousands of medical and food supplies to Ukraine to help civilians cope with freezing winter temperatures and constant attacks, the Vatican announced on Feb. 9.
Pope Leo XIV has sent 80 electric generators and thousands of medical and food supplies to Ukraine to help civilians cope with freezing winter temperatures and constant attacks, the Vatican announced on Feb. 9.
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Exclusive: A U.S. official has alleged wrongdoing by U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard in a complaint that is so highly classified it has sparked months of wrangling over how to share it with Congress, according to people familiar with the matter.
Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency
Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.
on.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Exclusive: A U.S. official has alleged wrongdoing by U.S. spy chief Tulsi Gabbard in a complaint that is so highly classified it has sparked months of wrangling over how to share it with Congress, according to people familiar with the matter.
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HUGE win ⚖️ Federal appeals court allows plastics to be labeled as “toxic,” and affirms there is enough evidence to continue to address the plastics crisis through policy 🙌
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February 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM
HUGE win ⚖️ Federal appeals court allows plastics to be labeled as “toxic,” and affirms there is enough evidence to continue to address the plastics crisis through policy 🙌
READ MORE >> environmentaldefence.ca/2026/01/30/h...
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Movie review from Guardian on Melania.
January 30, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Movie review from Guardian on Melania.
Interesting cast, should be fun
‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 Officially Casts Its Next Three Actors
‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 Officially Casts Its Next Three Actors
Helena Bonham Carter joins the cast of 'The White Lotus' Season 4, along with two new casting announcements.
www.forbes.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Interesting cast, should be fun
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Peerless. Irreplaceable. Legendary. 🇨🇦💔 Catherine O’Hara helped define modern comedy, from SCTV to Moira Rose. CBC helped nurture and share talents like hers. That’s why public broadcasting matters. Share your favourite O’Hara moment. ❤️ #SaveTheCBC
January 30, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Peerless. Irreplaceable. Legendary. 🇨🇦💔 Catherine O’Hara helped define modern comedy, from SCTV to Moira Rose. CBC helped nurture and share talents like hers. That’s why public broadcasting matters. Share your favourite O’Hara moment. ❤️ #SaveTheCBC
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While working at Toronto’s Second City Theater, Catherine O’Hara was made Gilda Radner’s understudy.
When Radner left in 1974, O’Hara became a member of the company, and her ability to imbue her comedic characters with depth and humanity launched a decades-long career.
When Radner left in 1974, O’Hara became a member of the company, and her ability to imbue her comedic characters with depth and humanity launched a decades-long career.
January 30, 2026 at 7:33 PM
While working at Toronto’s Second City Theater, Catherine O’Hara was made Gilda Radner’s understudy.
When Radner left in 1974, O’Hara became a member of the company, and her ability to imbue her comedic characters with depth and humanity launched a decades-long career.
When Radner left in 1974, O’Hara became a member of the company, and her ability to imbue her comedic characters with depth and humanity launched a decades-long career.
RIP Catherine O’Hara you were a titan of Canadian comedy
January 30, 2026 at 7:49 PM
RIP Catherine O’Hara you were a titan of Canadian comedy
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SUTTON TOUCHDOWN!!! WE GO UP 7-0‼️‼️
January 25, 2026 at 8:19 PM
SUTTON TOUCHDOWN!!! WE GO UP 7-0‼️‼️
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Bison in the snow.
#BlueSkyArtShow #Cold #EastCoastKin #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #photography #phototographer #dhephotos #more #adventure #someday #bison #snow #Colorado #RMANWR
#BlueSkyArtShow #Cold #EastCoastKin #photography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #photography #phototographer #dhephotos #more #adventure #someday #bison #snow #Colorado #RMANWR
January 24, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Protester in Minneapolis just before disappearing in gas: "Fuck you! Stop. Damn! I'm 70 years old and I'm fuckin' angry!"
January 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Protester in Minneapolis just before disappearing in gas: "Fuck you! Stop. Damn! I'm 70 years old and I'm fuckin' angry!"
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Have a nice day!
a man holding a cup with the words " oppression is the mask of fear remember that " below him
Alt: a man holding a cup with the words " oppression is the mask of fear remember that " below him
media.tenor.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Have a nice day!
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President Zelensky received a standing ovation at the World Economic Forum in Davos after delivering a powerful address. The entire hall rose to applaud as he concluded his speech, which centered on Ukraine’s resilience, global unity, and the need to end Russia’s aggression. #Ukraine
January 22, 2026 at 3:34 PM
President Zelensky received a standing ovation at the World Economic Forum in Davos after delivering a powerful address. The entire hall rose to applaud as he concluded his speech, which centered on Ukraine’s resilience, global unity, and the need to end Russia’s aggression. #Ukraine
In a generational speech Carney speaks truth to power #davos #canada
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/20/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/20/o...
Mark Carney just shook up the world
His speech in Davos might be the most important one ever delivered by a Canadian prime minister. Its consequences will determine his place in history — and ours.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:46 AM
In a generational speech Carney speaks truth to power #davos #canada
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/20/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/20/o...
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This is the best speech, just from a pure rhetoric perspective - its sophistication and persuasiveness - that I've seen a politician deliver in a good long while. Really recommend watching or reading the whole thing.
January 20, 2026 at 11:01 PM
This is the best speech, just from a pure rhetoric perspective - its sophistication and persuasiveness - that I've seen a politician deliver in a good long while. Really recommend watching or reading the whole thing.
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Large protests broke out in Denmark and Greenland under the slogan “Hands off Greenland.” Crowds gathered in front of Copenhagen’s City Hall before marching to the U.S. Embassy, demanding respect for Greenlanders’ right to self-determination and opposing reported U.S. plans concerning the island.
January 17, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Large protests broke out in Denmark and Greenland under the slogan “Hands off Greenland.” Crowds gathered in front of Copenhagen’s City Hall before marching to the U.S. Embassy, demanding respect for Greenlanders’ right to self-determination and opposing reported U.S. plans concerning the island.
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Here's the new #StarTrek 60th anniversary bumper video that will play before every new episode of the franchise in 2026, beginning with today's #StarfleetAcademy series debut
January 15, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Here's the new #StarTrek 60th anniversary bumper video that will play before every new episode of the franchise in 2026, beginning with today's #StarfleetAcademy series debut
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Wall Street’s biggest banks made more money financing green projects than they did from working with fossil fuel companies for a fourth straight year, even as they faced ongoing pressure to pull back from the business
Banks Notch Higher Fees From Green Bonds Than Fossil Fuel Debt
Wall Street’s biggest banks made more money financing green projects than they did from working with fossil fuel companies for a fourth straight year, even as they faced ongoing pressure to pull back from the business.
bloom.bg
January 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Wall Street’s biggest banks made more money financing green projects than they did from working with fossil fuel companies for a fourth straight year, even as they faced ongoing pressure to pull back from the business
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Welcome back to Canada, President Zelenskyy.
Today in Halifax, we committed critical new support to help Ukraine end Russia’s war of aggression, and to recover and rebuild. When peace comes — and it will come — Canada will be there for the Ukrainian people. Slava Ukraini. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
Today in Halifax, we committed critical new support to help Ukraine end Russia’s war of aggression, and to recover and rebuild. When peace comes — and it will come — Canada will be there for the Ukrainian people. Slava Ukraini. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
December 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Welcome back to Canada, President Zelenskyy.
Today in Halifax, we committed critical new support to help Ukraine end Russia’s war of aggression, and to recover and rebuild. When peace comes — and it will come — Canada will be there for the Ukrainian people. Slava Ukraini. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
Today in Halifax, we committed critical new support to help Ukraine end Russia’s war of aggression, and to recover and rebuild. When peace comes — and it will come — Canada will be there for the Ukrainian people. Slava Ukraini. 🇨🇦🇺🇦
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Zelensky has arrived in Halifax, according to his spokesperson. He is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Canadian PM Mark Carney, followed by a joint phone call with European leaders.
December 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Zelensky has arrived in Halifax, according to his spokesperson. He is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Canadian PM Mark Carney, followed by a joint phone call with European leaders.
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This is a model for what actual masculinity should be. Men don’t need to spend more time in caves beating their chests with other men; they need to take their daughters to a meaningful thing and talk to them about it. Relatedly I think the biggest cure for toxic masculinity is platonic women friends
In 2023 I became obsessed with videos of dads in cargo shortswaiting in parking lots during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. So when she came to town, I grabbed a camera and headed down to talk to them. I thought it'd be funny. It turned out to be something else entirely.
December 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This is a model for what actual masculinity should be. Men don’t need to spend more time in caves beating their chests with other men; they need to take their daughters to a meaningful thing and talk to them about it. Relatedly I think the biggest cure for toxic masculinity is platonic women friends
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We're in.
And we're still climbing.
And we're still climbing.
December 15, 2025 at 12:47 AM
We're in.
And we're still climbing.
And we're still climbing.
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Happy Hanukka/Chanukah/Hannukah!
Because it’s a transliterated word from Hebrew, there are many different spellings for the holiday (24, according to the OED).
All are acceptable, but if it’s spelled with a “Ch,” the first sound is still “H” (cc: Smokey Robinson).
Because it’s a transliterated word from Hebrew, there are many different spellings for the holiday (24, according to the OED).
All are acceptable, but if it’s spelled with a “Ch,” the first sound is still “H” (cc: Smokey Robinson).
December 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Happy Hanukka/Chanukah/Hannukah!
Because it’s a transliterated word from Hebrew, there are many different spellings for the holiday (24, according to the OED).
All are acceptable, but if it’s spelled with a “Ch,” the first sound is still “H” (cc: Smokey Robinson).
Because it’s a transliterated word from Hebrew, there are many different spellings for the holiday (24, according to the OED).
All are acceptable, but if it’s spelled with a “Ch,” the first sound is still “H” (cc: Smokey Robinson).
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NATO is Russia’s next target, warns NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. “We must prepare for a war on the scale our grandparents endured,” he said.
As long as the West sticks to condemning and offering thoughts and prayers, nothing will stop Moscow from making that threat a reality.
As long as the West sticks to condemning and offering thoughts and prayers, nothing will stop Moscow from making that threat a reality.
December 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
NATO is Russia’s next target, warns NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. “We must prepare for a war on the scale our grandparents endured,” he said.
As long as the West sticks to condemning and offering thoughts and prayers, nothing will stop Moscow from making that threat a reality.
As long as the West sticks to condemning and offering thoughts and prayers, nothing will stop Moscow from making that threat a reality.