Sile
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Two of my favourites, Paul Wells and @anneapplebaum.bsky.social, in conversation.
Anne Applebaum on the Trump revolution
YouTube video by The Paul Wells Show
youtu.be
August 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Two of my favourites, Paul Wells and @anneapplebaum.bsky.social, in conversation.
Project Arrow - 97% Canadian sourced parts EV - being shown at a German Trade Show:
www.insauga.com/canadas-answ...
www.insauga.com/canadas-answ...
April 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Project Arrow - 97% Canadian sourced parts EV - being shown at a German Trade Show:
www.insauga.com/canadas-answ...
www.insauga.com/canadas-answ...
March 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
March 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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This could be the last year the U.S. ranks as a democracy, says global watchdog
Warning comes amid spate of authoritarian moves from Trump
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
Warning comes amid spate of authoritarian moves from Trump
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
ANALYSIS | U.S. could lose democracy status, says global watchdog | CBC News
Possibly defying a court order. Urging his Justice Department to prosecute nemeses. Repeatedly calling the media 'illegal.' Declaring a predecessor's pardon null and void. U.S. President Donald Trump ...
www.cbc.ca
March 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
This could be the last year the U.S. ranks as a democracy, says global watchdog
Warning comes amid spate of authoritarian moves from Trump
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
Warning comes amid spate of authoritarian moves from Trump
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
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A 4.70 magnitude earthquake has occurred near Sechelt, Canada at 2025-02-21, 1:26 PM! earthquak.es/ew1740173210
4.7 earthquake 27km NNE of Sechelt, Canada
More information about the 4.7 magnitude earthquake near Sechelt, Canada at 21:26:32 on Feb 21 2025.
earthquak.es
February 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
A 4.70 magnitude earthquake has occurred near Sechelt, Canada at 2025-02-21, 1:26 PM! earthquak.es/ew1740173210
February 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
February 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
January 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
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Merry Christmas from us to you 🎄🎁💙 We launched Trending Topics today, and you can find it by tapping the search icon on the bottom bar of the app or the right sidebar on desktop.
December 26, 2024 at 1:09 AM
Merry Christmas from us to you 🎄🎁💙 We launched Trending Topics today, and you can find it by tapping the search icon on the bottom bar of the app or the right sidebar on desktop.
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Hey everybody! You may notice Trending start to appear in your app!
Here’s some quick info:
- This is a beta
- Search page on mobile, right sidebar on desktop
- You can disable it with the X button on the trending section
- English only for now, while we test it
Merry Christmas!
Here’s some quick info:
- This is a beta
- Search page on mobile, right sidebar on desktop
- You can disable it with the X button on the trending section
- English only for now, while we test it
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Hey everybody! You may notice Trending start to appear in your app!
Here’s some quick info:
- This is a beta
- Search page on mobile, right sidebar on desktop
- You can disable it with the X button on the trending section
- English only for now, while we test it
Merry Christmas!
Here’s some quick info:
- This is a beta
- Search page on mobile, right sidebar on desktop
- You can disable it with the X button on the trending section
- English only for now, while we test it
Merry Christmas!
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My first post since leaving X - Welcome those that continue to follow as well as those that I sincerely hope will enjoy the uplifting and happy content I like to provide!
December 11, 2024 at 1:19 AM
My first post since leaving X - Welcome those that continue to follow as well as those that I sincerely hope will enjoy the uplifting and happy content I like to provide!
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best use of AI yet? UK mobile operator O2 has created a human-like AI “Granny” to answer calls in real time from fraudsters, wasting as much of their time as possible 😅 news.virginmediao2.co.uk/o2-unveils-d...
O2 unveils Daisy, the AI granny wasting scammers’ time - Virgin Media O2
O2 has today unveiled the newest member of its fraud prevention team, 'Daisy'. As ‘Head of Scammer Relations’, this state-of-the-art AI Granny's mission is to talk with fraudsters and waste as much of...
news.virginmediao2.co.uk
November 16, 2024 at 10:31 AM
best use of AI yet? UK mobile operator O2 has created a human-like AI “Granny” to answer calls in real time from fraudsters, wasting as much of their time as possible 😅 news.virginmediao2.co.uk/o2-unveils-d...
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This may be helpful for you new followers. You can block every single person on these lists. Just click on the subscribe button and it will give you the option to block every one on it. Here’s the first: bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 6, 2024 at 9:49 PM
This may be helpful for you new followers. You can block every single person on these lists. Just click on the subscribe button and it will give you the option to block every one on it. Here’s the first: bsky.app/profile/did:...
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If you're in Ohio, read this before heading to vote:
The ballot language on redistricting was written with an eye to confusing ppl. I talked to someone who says it tricked them. Others have come forward to say same too. Make sure you know what you want. boltsmag.org/ohio-issue-1...
The ballot language on redistricting was written with an eye to confusing ppl. I talked to someone who says it tricked them. Others have come forward to say same too. Make sure you know what you want. boltsmag.org/ohio-issue-1...
Anti-Gerrymandering Groups Warn That Ohio’s Ballot Language Is Misleading Voters
If “yes” on Issue 1 wins, it’d create an independent redistricting process. But some voters are saying the GOP-crafted ballot summary tricked them into opposing a reform they support.
boltsmag.org
November 1, 2024 at 7:58 PM
If you're in Ohio, read this before heading to vote:
The ballot language on redistricting was written with an eye to confusing ppl. I talked to someone who says it tricked them. Others have come forward to say same too. Make sure you know what you want. boltsmag.org/ohio-issue-1...
The ballot language on redistricting was written with an eye to confusing ppl. I talked to someone who says it tricked them. Others have come forward to say same too. Make sure you know what you want. boltsmag.org/ohio-issue-1...
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Hi new Bluesky users. Semi-annual reminder to follow my favorite part of this website: the Gift Links feed.
It shows any free link to an otherwise paywalled article that’s shared by anyone on Bluesky. It has legit changed how I read the news.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
It shows any free link to an otherwise paywalled article that’s shared by anyone on Bluesky. It has legit changed how I read the news.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
October 20, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Hi new Bluesky users. Semi-annual reminder to follow my favorite part of this website: the Gift Links feed.
It shows any free link to an otherwise paywalled article that’s shared by anyone on Bluesky. It has legit changed how I read the news.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
It shows any free link to an otherwise paywalled article that’s shared by anyone on Bluesky. It has legit changed how I read the news.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Here are some of my fave news sources/journalists/experts, with a special emphasis on independent journalists. go.bsky.app/GYyBdRm
October 17, 2024 at 1:25 AM
Here are some of my fave news sources/journalists/experts, with a special emphasis on independent journalists. go.bsky.app/GYyBdRm
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I cannot over-emphasize the colossal loser energy of taking a platform where once the biggest stars in the history of popular culture voluntarily posted original content every day because they enjoyed it into a pyramid scheme where the worst dipshits on earth pay to be fake friends with each other.
X will pay its Premium users to engage with each other - https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/9/24266258/x-pay-premium-users-engage-with-each-other
X will pay its Premium users to engage with each other
Will creators actually get higher payouts?
www.theverge.com
October 10, 2024 at 2:44 AM
I cannot over-emphasize the colossal loser energy of taking a platform where once the biggest stars in the history of popular culture voluntarily posted original content every day because they enjoyed it into a pyramid scheme where the worst dipshits on earth pay to be fake friends with each other.
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X will pay its Premium users to engage with each other - https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/9/24266258/x-pay-premium-users-engage-with-each-other
X will pay its Premium users to engage with each other
Will creators actually get higher payouts?
www.theverge.com
October 9, 2024 at 6:53 PM
X will pay its Premium users to engage with each other - https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/9/24266258/x-pay-premium-users-engage-with-each-other
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Impressive visualization by the #WeatherChannel showing flood impact. Warning from the latest National Hurricane Center forecast calls for storm surge to be as much as 9 to 13 ft above ground level if the peak surge coincides with high tide along the west-central Florida Gulf Coast. #HurricanMilton
October 9, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Impressive visualization by the #WeatherChannel showing flood impact. Warning from the latest National Hurricane Center forecast calls for storm surge to be as much as 9 to 13 ft above ground level if the peak surge coincides with high tide along the west-central Florida Gulf Coast. #HurricanMilton
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*sigh* It wasn't "Liberals say." Those were Russian jets.
Tories delete Canadian dream video featuring what Liberals say are Russian jets
www.cjme.com/2024/08/19/t...
www.cjme.com/2024/08/19/t...
Tories delete Canadian dream video featuring what Liberals say are Russian jets
OTTAWA — The Conservative Party of Canada has deleted a video that promoted Canadian values but featured what the Defence Minister's office says are Russian fighter jets. The video was posted by the p...
www.cjme.com
August 19, 2024 at 10:57 PM
*sigh* It wasn't "Liberals say." Those were Russian jets.
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GOOD MORNING, SKEETERS! Have a happy good morning story from the WaPo: wapo.st/3M7fkZ2
Stray dog ‘desperate to catch a ride’ chases pup bus, gets adopted
“He wanted on the bus badly. He was doing everything he could to get on with the other dogs,” said Tyson Cash, who was droving the doggy day-care bus.
wapo.st
August 14, 2024 at 1:18 PM
GOOD MORNING, SKEETERS! Have a happy good morning story from the WaPo: wapo.st/3M7fkZ2