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· Dec 25
Imagine a storm—a storm so fierce it shakes the very foundations of global health. But this storm isn’t wind or rain; it’s a choice. The United States leaving the WHO is that choice, and the consequences? They ripple far and wide. 🌎
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NEW: President Trump says he called Putin to coordinate a meeting with Zelensky
Trump says he called Putin to set meeting with Zelensky
"After that meeting, if everything works out, I'll meet and we'll wrap it up," Trump said.
www.axios.com
August 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
NEW: President Trump says he called Putin to coordinate a meeting with Zelensky
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Air Canada + CUPE struck a tentative deal. Flights will resume, but the strike wasn’t just about delays — it was about trust, dignity, and democratic resilience. Resilience isn’t built on silencing people — it’s built on trust.
medium.com/dokdo-pacifi...
medium.com/dokdo-pacifi...
Dispatch from Canada: A Strike That Speaks to Democracy's Resilience
Air Canada's labour dispute is more than a fight over wages — it is a test of whether democracies resolve conflict through coercion or…
medium.com
August 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Air Canada + CUPE struck a tentative deal. Flights will resume, but the strike wasn’t just about delays — it was about trust, dignity, and democratic resilience. Resilience isn’t built on silencing people — it’s built on trust.
medium.com/dokdo-pacifi...
medium.com/dokdo-pacifi...
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UK PM Keir Starmer hosted a post–White House call of the “coalition of the willing.” Europe coordinated after Washington, not before. Canada wasn’t absent—it was engaged, just not visible.
medium.com/dokdo-pacifi...
medium.com/dokdo-pacifi...
August 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
UK PM Keir Starmer hosted a post–White House call of the “coalition of the willing.” Europe coordinated after Washington, not before. Canada wasn’t absent—it was engaged, just not visible.
medium.com/dokdo-pacifi...
medium.com/dokdo-pacifi...
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From Ukraine to Syria to Korea, here are ten conflicts that you should pay attention to in 2025:
10 Conflicts to Watch in 2025
As Trump returns to office, the question is whether change will come at the negotiating table or on the battlefield.
foreignpolicy.com
January 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
From Ukraine to Syria to Korea, here are ten conflicts that you should pay attention to in 2025:
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They are software. Not yet AI. They have a deal with ChatGPT. But so does Apple. They don’t have a platform that everyone uses to get information on a daily basis.
If Microsoft was smart they would do all they could to partner with @bsky.app
If Microsoft was smart they would do all they could to partner with @bsky.app
How do you explain MSFT not participating?
January 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
They are software. Not yet AI. They have a deal with ChatGPT. But so does Apple. They don’t have a platform that everyone uses to get information on a daily basis.
If Microsoft was smart they would do all they could to partner with @bsky.app
If Microsoft was smart they would do all they could to partner with @bsky.app
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Ukraine risks losing all the Russian land it seized within months, according to US officials
Ukraine Risks Losing All the Russian Land It Seized Within Months, US Officials Say
After a surprise offensive earlier this year, Ukraine’s forces have lost about half the territory seized in Russia’s Kursk region and may lose the rest in a matter of months, according to US officials...
www.bloomberg.com
December 27, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Ukraine risks losing all the Russian land it seized within months, according to US officials
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MORE: These trends include 1) killings, arrests, and kidnappings that appear to occur outside of a transparent judicial process for trying war criminals, 2) provocative protests and sectarian imagery on social media, and 3) Iranian provocation. isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
More Key Takeaways 🧵(1/7)
More Key Takeaways 🧵(1/7)
December 27, 2024 at 2:15 AM
MORE: These trends include 1) killings, arrests, and kidnappings that appear to occur outside of a transparent judicial process for trying war criminals, 2) provocative protests and sectarian imagery on social media, and 3) Iranian provocation. isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
More Key Takeaways 🧵(1/7)
More Key Takeaways 🧵(1/7)
Imagine a storm—a storm so fierce it shakes the very foundations of global health. But this storm isn’t wind or rain; it’s a choice. The United States leaving the WHO is that choice, and the consequences? They ripple far and wide. 🌎
December 25, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Imagine a storm—a storm so fierce it shakes the very foundations of global health. But this storm isn’t wind or rain; it’s a choice. The United States leaving the WHO is that choice, and the consequences? They ripple far and wide. 🌎
メリークリスマス！🎄🎁 皆さんが素敵なクリスマスを過ごせますように！✨ この時期は、多くの方にとって喜びの時間ですが、一方で、寂しさや辛さを感じている方もいらっしゃると思います。そんな方々にも、ほろ苦い瞬間の中に幸せを見つけられることを心から願っています。
December 25, 2024 at 8:50 AM
メリークリスマス！🎄🎁 皆さんが素敵なクリスマスを過ごせますように！✨ この時期は、多くの方にとって喜びの時間ですが、一方で、寂しさや辛さを感じている方もいらっしゃると思います。そんな方々にも、ほろ苦い瞬間の中に幸せを見つけられることを心から願っています。
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Trump’s team is considering recalibrating U.S. Venezuela policy ahead of both countries’ January 2025 inaugurations, Catherine Osborn reports.
Trump Prepares to Shake Up U.S. Venezuela Policy—Again
The two countries’ near-simultaneous inaugurations could lead to change.
foreignpolicy.com
December 21, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Trump’s team is considering recalibrating U.S. Venezuela policy ahead of both countries’ January 2025 inaugurations, Catherine Osborn reports.
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NEW: Russian forces have reportedly withdrawn completely from most of their positions in Syria, including their base at Qamishli in northern Syria. Russia’s only remaining positions are at Hmeimim and Tartus along the Syrian coast. (1/4) isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
December 24, 2024 at 2:19 AM
NEW: Russian forces have reportedly withdrawn completely from most of their positions in Syria, including their base at Qamishli in northern Syria. Russia’s only remaining positions are at Hmeimim and Tartus along the Syrian coast. (1/4) isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
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MORE: Increased Russian armored vehicle losses over the last year, particularly among Russian units and formations that have been engaged in frontline combat for most of 2024, may be impacting Russia's rate of advance in certain sectors of the frontline. (1/3)
NEW: Russian forces are gradually advancing south and southwest of Pokrovsk, but it remains unclear if Russian forces will be able to exploit these gains to envelop the town or if they intend to advance to the administrative boundary of Donetsk Obl. 🧵
Further details: isw.pub/UkrWar122324
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Further details: isw.pub/UkrWar122324
1/4
December 24, 2024 at 3:33 AM
MORE: Increased Russian armored vehicle losses over the last year, particularly among Russian units and formations that have been engaged in frontline combat for most of 2024, may be impacting Russia's rate of advance in certain sectors of the frontline. (1/3)
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TSMC shares climb to a record high, eying their best year in 25 years
TSMC Shares Touch Record High, Eying Best Year Since 1999 on AI
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. shares touched a record high, as the world’s largest contract chipmaker is poised to cap its best annual stock performance in 25 years.
www.bloomberg.com
December 24, 2024 at 2:29 AM
TSMC shares climb to a record high, eying their best year in 25 years
Orbán may be down in the polls, but a slip isn't a fall. Hungary’s system isn’t built for fair fights—Orbán can still win with less than a majority. He's not going anywhere unless the opposition unites or the economy collapses. And that is unfortunate. Can he hold on? #Hungary #Geopolitics #EU #NATO
December 21, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Orbán may be down in the polls, but a slip isn't a fall. Hungary’s system isn’t built for fair fights—Orbán can still win with less than a majority. He's not going anywhere unless the opposition unites or the economy collapses. And that is unfortunate. Can he hold on? #Hungary #Geopolitics #EU #NATO
Elon Musk backs the AfD—a far-right party in Germany—calling them the country’s salvation. Reckless and dangerous. Boosting a divisive, nationalist movement misuses global influence. Democracy isn’t a plaything for billionaires. #politics #Germany #Geopolitics #ElonMusk
December 21, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Elon Musk backs the AfD—a far-right party in Germany—calling them the country’s salvation. Reckless and dangerous. Boosting a divisive, nationalist movement misuses global influence. Democracy isn’t a plaything for billionaires. #politics #Germany #Geopolitics #ElonMusk
1/ We’re all prisoners of something—fears, comforts, the curated illusions we choose because they’re easier than the truth.
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave isn’t ancient history. It’s now. It’s us.
The shadows comfort, but they aren’t real. The chains bind, but they’re not unbreakable.
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave isn’t ancient history. It’s now. It’s us.
The shadows comfort, but they aren’t real. The chains bind, but they’re not unbreakable.
December 17, 2024 at 9:49 AM
1/ We’re all prisoners of something—fears, comforts, the curated illusions we choose because they’re easier than the truth.
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave isn’t ancient history. It’s now. It’s us.
The shadows comfort, but they aren’t real. The chains bind, but they’re not unbreakable.
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave isn’t ancient history. It’s now. It’s us.
The shadows comfort, but they aren’t real. The chains bind, but they’re not unbreakable.
Ah, Ozempic—hailed as a ‘miracle,’ but every miracle has its shadow. New Harvard-backed research flags a rare yet severe side effect: sudden vision loss. Worth the read and discussing with your doctor 🚨 #HealthMatters #Pharma #Ozempic
Ozempic was linked to an increased risk of a rare form of vision loss in a study that backs up Harvard University research published earlier this year
Ozempic Link to Rare Vision Loss Risk Confirmed in Large Trial
Novo Nordisk A/S’s blockbuster shot Ozempic was linked to an increased risk of a rare form of vision loss in a study that backs up Harvard University research published earlier this year.
www.bloomberg.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Ah, Ozempic—hailed as a ‘miracle,’ but every miracle has its shadow. New Harvard-backed research flags a rare yet severe side effect: sudden vision loss. Worth the read and discussing with your doctor 🚨 #HealthMatters #Pharma #Ozempic
Philanthropy shouldn’t be a tax strategy. Musk’s foundation has fallen short of its obligations three years running, prioritising #PR over public good. Meeting bare minimums isn’t charity; it’s opportunism. Real impact requires real effort. #Accountability #Philanthropy #Transparency #DOGE #ElonMusk
December 13, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Philanthropy shouldn’t be a tax strategy. Musk’s foundation has fallen short of its obligations three years running, prioritising #PR over public good. Meeting bare minimums isn’t charity; it’s opportunism. Real impact requires real effort. #Accountability #Philanthropy #Transparency #DOGE #ElonMusk
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Trump cutting funding or privatizing parts of NOAA wouldn't just impact the weather forecast. It'd open the door for China to become a weather superpower. "If we choose to give that up, you’re going to lose your competitive edge"
Trump’s Return Gives China a Shot at Being the Next Weather Superpower
The conservative Project 2025 roadmap calls for slashing NOAA funding at a time when China is investing heavily in climate research.
www.bloomberg.com
December 11, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Trump cutting funding or privatizing parts of NOAA wouldn't just impact the weather forecast. It'd open the door for China to become a weather superpower. "If we choose to give that up, you’re going to lose your competitive edge"
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As the Arctic warms faster than the rest of the world, its tundra has become a source rather than a sink of carbon, a change that worries scientists
Thawing Tundra Is Now a Carbon Source in Fast-Warming Arctic
Scientists’ annual report card on the polar region finds that its vast tundra is releasing more CO2 than it stores, a worrying shift.
www.bloomberg.com
December 10, 2024 at 5:29 PM
As the Arctic warms faster than the rest of the world, its tundra has become a source rather than a sink of carbon, a change that worries scientists
Ah, the intricate chessboard of power and ambition. While Lara Trump’s MAGA ties might tempt DeSantis to appoint her, he values control too much. Elevating a Trump ally risks undermining his narrative of independence. DeSantis won’t cede his spotlight so easily. #Florida #Politics #DeSantis
December 10, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Gabbard—a compelling figure, no doubt, but not one suited to lead the U.S. intelligence community. Her worldview, while ostensibly pragmatic, dangerously echoes Russian geopolitical narratives. This alignment undermines alliances vital to deterring authoritarianism and safeguarding democracy. #NATO
December 10, 2024 at 4:01 AM
Gabbard—a compelling figure, no doubt, but not one suited to lead the U.S. intelligence community. Her worldview, while ostensibly pragmatic, dangerously echoes Russian geopolitical narratives. This alignment undermines alliances vital to deterring authoritarianism and safeguarding democracy. #NATO
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:girl gasp:
rosie is following me🫅🏻✨
4ever grateful
ms ro
for lots of
reasons
(for1
sanity in afternoons
home alone
w/3 lil boys)
but mostly for
your voice
i lost count
of how many times
i posted this clip
in the other place.
it changed me
& i’m grateful.
🦋🩵
@rosieodonnell.bsky.social #LeGoGiRe🎩🔥
rosie is following me🫅🏻✨
4ever grateful
ms ro
for lots of
reasons
(for1
sanity in afternoons
home alone
w/3 lil boys)
but mostly for
your voice
i lost count
of how many times
i posted this clip
in the other place.
it changed me
& i’m grateful.
🦋🩵
@rosieodonnell.bsky.social #LeGoGiRe🎩🔥
December 5, 2024 at 2:43 AM
:girl gasp:
rosie is following me🫅🏻✨
4ever grateful
ms ro
for lots of
reasons
(for1
sanity in afternoons
home alone
w/3 lil boys)
but mostly for
your voice
i lost count
of how many times
i posted this clip
in the other place.
it changed me
& i’m grateful.
🦋🩵
@rosieodonnell.bsky.social #LeGoGiRe🎩🔥
rosie is following me🫅🏻✨
4ever grateful
ms ro
for lots of
reasons
(for1
sanity in afternoons
home alone
w/3 lil boys)
but mostly for
your voice
i lost count
of how many times
i posted this clip
in the other place.
it changed me
& i’m grateful.
🦋🩵
@rosieodonnell.bsky.social #LeGoGiRe🎩🔥
Ah, the art of division dressed as governance. A call to arrest governors for “interference” isn’t policy—it’s a performance, designed to stoke fear and normalise extremism. This isn’t about law; it’s about power. Beware of the seeds it plants. #Democracy #ResistFear
Whatever a border czar is, they don't have arrest authority. Federal law enforcement officers do, pending judicial enforcement. Consultation with prosecutors is the norm for pre-planned arrests & here's the kicker: people being arrested must have actually committed a crime.
December 1, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Ah, the art of division dressed as governance. A call to arrest governors for “interference” isn’t policy—it’s a performance, designed to stoke fear and normalise extremism. This isn’t about law; it’s about power. Beware of the seeds it plants. #Democracy #ResistFear