Sue
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Enjoying the blue sky, away from all the muskiness.
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We absolutely don't realise how lucky we were to have had excellent leadership under Jacinda Ardern.
23,000 lives lost in the first wave due to Boris Johnson's ego.
The UK lost 225,000 people
#nzpol
23,000 lives lost in the first wave due to Boris Johnson's ego.
The UK lost 225,000 people
#nzpol
Covid inquiry: Lockdown could have been avoided and other key findings
The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We absolutely don't realise how lucky we were to have had excellent leadership under Jacinda Ardern.
23,000 lives lost in the first wave due to Boris Johnson's ego.
The UK lost 225,000 people
#nzpol
23,000 lives lost in the first wave due to Boris Johnson's ego.
The UK lost 225,000 people
#nzpol
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An original Bob Ross painting has crossed the $1 million mark as John Oliver’s charity auction for public media enters its halfway mark—a staggering figure that sets a new benchmark for the late PBS icon’s work and transforms what began as a late-night stunt into one of the year’s most surprising…
Last Week Tonight Charity Auction Sparks Record $1 Million Bid
An original Bob Ross painting has crossed the $1 million mark as John Oliver’s charity auction for public media enters its halfway mark—a staggering figure that sets a new benchmark for the late PBS icon’s work and transforms what began as a late-night stunt into one of the year’s most surprising art stories.
dlvr.it
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
An original Bob Ross painting has crossed the $1 million mark as John Oliver’s charity auction for public media enters its halfway mark—a staggering figure that sets a new benchmark for the late PBS icon’s work and transforms what began as a late-night stunt into one of the year’s most surprising…
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EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
Wyden Presses for Investigation Into JPMorgan Chase and Epstein
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
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CBP reportedly pulling out after a week in Charlotte.
November 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
CBP reportedly pulling out after a week in Charlotte.
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Any President who calls for the opposition party to be hanged should be immediately impeached and removed from office.
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Any President who calls for the opposition party to be hanged should be immediately impeached and removed from office.
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I'll just note this inquiry has noted that with 20/20 hindsight the UK should have acted... pretty much exactly as New Zealand did.
Which a good portion of NZ's media and political class have spent 5 revisionist years trying to paint as an overreaction. Overwhelmingly, it wasn't.
Which a good portion of NZ's media and political class have spent 5 revisionist years trying to paint as an overreaction. Overwhelmingly, it wasn't.
‘Chaotic and indecisive’: key findings of report on UK’s Covid response under Tories
Second pandemic report focuses on decision-making, organisation and messaging by senior politicians including Boris Johnson
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I'll just note this inquiry has noted that with 20/20 hindsight the UK should have acted... pretty much exactly as New Zealand did.
Which a good portion of NZ's media and political class have spent 5 revisionist years trying to paint as an overreaction. Overwhelmingly, it wasn't.
Which a good portion of NZ's media and political class have spent 5 revisionist years trying to paint as an overreaction. Overwhelmingly, it wasn't.
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Republicans can't seem to decipher Epstein's emails, so Jon Stewart does it for them
November 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Republicans can't seem to decipher Epstein's emails, so Jon Stewart does it for them
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Wait holy shit, a nice correction on this story - THESE CELEBS DIDNT KNOW ABOUT THIS PROJECT. They recorded voices 15 years ago for an audio bible project and Fox is repurposing it bsky.app/profile/falc...
Okay, this is kind of wild? www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
Kristen Bell Is the Star of a New FOX Jesus Podcast. No One Told Her
FOX's new Jesus podcast features Kristen Bell as the voice of Mary Magdalene. Bell, however, recorded the audio 15 years ago for a different project.
www.rollingstone.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Wait holy shit, a nice correction on this story - THESE CELEBS DIDNT KNOW ABOUT THIS PROJECT. They recorded voices 15 years ago for an audio bible project and Fox is repurposing it bsky.app/profile/falc...
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Our leader trusts trump..
November 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Our leader trusts trump..
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Some say the swastika is a symbol of hate. Others disagree. We'll have to leave it there.
Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Some say the swastika is a symbol of hate. Others disagree. We'll have to leave it there.
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Now, the core issue is that you shouldn't release toys with the evil switch defaulted to on.
Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives
Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives | CNN Business
Sales of an artificial intelligence-enabled plush toy have been suspended after it was found that it engaged in conversation around sexually explicit topics and offered potentially dangerous advice.
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Now, the core issue is that you shouldn't release toys with the evil switch defaulted to on.
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Still can’t believe this is real
November 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Still can’t believe this is real
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Trump’s comments about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi were shameful & disgusting.
But unsurprising considering the Trump family is making tens of millions from deals with the Saudi government.
Congress must investigate this glaring conflict of interest immediately.
But unsurprising considering the Trump family is making tens of millions from deals with the Saudi government.
Congress must investigate this glaring conflict of interest immediately.
November 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Trump’s comments about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi were shameful & disgusting.
But unsurprising considering the Trump family is making tens of millions from deals with the Saudi government.
Congress must investigate this glaring conflict of interest immediately.
But unsurprising considering the Trump family is making tens of millions from deals with the Saudi government.
Congress must investigate this glaring conflict of interest immediately.
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Eleventh Circuit throws out Trump's suit against CNN in a per curiam unpublished ruling. Meaning Trump's arguments were totally meritless, not even worthy of a published opinion. s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Eleventh Circuit throws out Trump's suit against CNN in a per curiam unpublished ruling. Meaning Trump's arguments were totally meritless, not even worthy of a published opinion. s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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I mean, look, I'm not a reporter, so who am I to talk?
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
November 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I mean, look, I'm not a reporter, so who am I to talk?
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
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"Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC: 'Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications.'"
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC: 'Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications.'"
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
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SPARTACUS: HOUSE OF ASHUR
Ashur was killed in the original series; how can he be back now? Watch the teaser to find out.
SPARTACUS: HOUSE OF ASHUR has its two-episode Starz premiere on December 5 on @STARZ. Michael directed episode 3.
deadline.com/2025/11/spar...
Ashur was killed in the original series; how can he be back now? Watch the teaser to find out.
SPARTACUS: HOUSE OF ASHUR has its two-episode Starz premiere on December 5 on @STARZ. Michael directed episode 3.
deadline.com/2025/11/spar...
‘Spartacus: House Of Ashur’ Clip Reveals Lucy Lawless’ History-Changing Return; Steven S. DeKnight Teases The How & Why
'Spartacus: House Of Ashur' Clip Reveals Lucy Lawless' History-Changing Return. Creator Steven S. DeKnight Teases The How & Why in a new interview.
deadline.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
SPARTACUS: HOUSE OF ASHUR
Ashur was killed in the original series; how can he be back now? Watch the teaser to find out.
SPARTACUS: HOUSE OF ASHUR has its two-episode Starz premiere on December 5 on @STARZ. Michael directed episode 3.
deadline.com/2025/11/spar...
Ashur was killed in the original series; how can he be back now? Watch the teaser to find out.
SPARTACUS: HOUSE OF ASHUR has its two-episode Starz premiere on December 5 on @STARZ. Michael directed episode 3.
deadline.com/2025/11/spar...
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We are now at the point where this applies:
Whatever the problem, the answer is solar + batteries.
Economy? Cost of Living? Resilience? Reliability? Security of supply? National security? Independence? Grid stability? Decarb? Social stability? Community funding? …
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/bus...
Whatever the problem, the answer is solar + batteries.
Economy? Cost of Living? Resilience? Reliability? Security of supply? National security? Independence? Grid stability? Decarb? Social stability? Community funding? …
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/bus...
How solar could ease NZ’s $42b power pain
Power costs have jumped 40% in five years as ageing assets strain the grid.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
We are now at the point where this applies:
Whatever the problem, the answer is solar + batteries.
Economy? Cost of Living? Resilience? Reliability? Security of supply? National security? Independence? Grid stability? Decarb? Social stability? Community funding? …
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/bus...
Whatever the problem, the answer is solar + batteries.
Economy? Cost of Living? Resilience? Reliability? Security of supply? National security? Independence? Grid stability? Decarb? Social stability? Community funding? …
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/bus...
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Release. The. Epstein. Files.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Release. The. Epstein. Files.
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AI data centers aren't just raising people's energy bills, they're devastating the environment & eroding grid reliability.
Fast-tracking data centers only benefits the big corporations funding them.
State & local leaders must continue to oppose these builds.
Fast-tracking data centers only benefits the big corporations funding them.
State & local leaders must continue to oppose these builds.
November 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
AI data centers aren't just raising people's energy bills, they're devastating the environment & eroding grid reliability.
Fast-tracking data centers only benefits the big corporations funding them.
State & local leaders must continue to oppose these builds.
Fast-tracking data centers only benefits the big corporations funding them.
State & local leaders must continue to oppose these builds.
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The fuel of ‘last resort’ — How imported fossil gas became the Luxon Government’s first choice in the #ClimateCrisis — despite all the science and common sense showing it’s a stupid idea 👇
The fuel of ‘last resort’: How imported gas became New Zealand’s first choice www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
The fuel of ‘last resort’: How imported gas became New Zealand’s first choice www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
The fuel of ‘last resort’: How imported gas became New Zealand’s first choice
It's expensive, vulnerable to price shocks and terrible for the planet. So why are we importing gas?
www.rnz.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The fuel of ‘last resort’ — How imported fossil gas became the Luxon Government’s first choice in the #ClimateCrisis — despite all the science and common sense showing it’s a stupid idea 👇
The fuel of ‘last resort’: How imported gas became New Zealand’s first choice www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
The fuel of ‘last resort’: How imported gas became New Zealand’s first choice www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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“Parents who, after consulting with a doctor and a psychologist, allow their 15-year-old child to transition commit child abuse. The child is too young to consent!”
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
November 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“Parents who, after consulting with a doctor and a psychologist, allow their 15-year-old child to transition commit child abuse. The child is too young to consent!”
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
--Megyn R. Kelly
“Grown men who have sex with your 15-year-old? Big whoop! It’s not like she’s 8. LOL!”
--Also Megyn R. Kelly
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They’re all just looting the treasury now
November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
They’re all just looting the treasury now
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Mars: No atmosphere, because there’s no magnetosphere because there’s no spinning core because the core is composed of the wrong kind of iron and there’s no way to fix any of those. Light of consciousness my arse
November 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Mars: No atmosphere, because there’s no magnetosphere because there’s no spinning core because the core is composed of the wrong kind of iron and there’s no way to fix any of those. Light of consciousness my arse