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A beautiful but skewed spiral galaxy in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image. The galaxy, called Arp 184 or NGC 1961, sits about 190 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Camelopardalis (the Giraffe).
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January 13, 2026 at 7:08 PM
A beautiful but skewed spiral galaxy in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image. The galaxy, called Arp 184 or NGC 1961, sits about 190 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Camelopardalis (the Giraffe).
Link for more info: www.flickr.com/photos/nasah...
Link for more info: www.flickr.com/photos/nasah...
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The skyrocketing electricity demands of AI data centers—and a cold snap—are driving up America’s emissions after years of declines, a new report finds
U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Rising for the First Time in Two Years—They Could Climb Far Higher
The skyrocketing electricity demands of AI data centers—and a cold snap—are driving up America’s emissions after years of declines, a new report finds
www.scientificamerican.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:23 PM
The skyrocketing electricity demands of AI data centers—and a cold snap—are driving up America’s emissions after years of declines, a new report finds
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🇩🇰🇬🇱 Denmark has preemptively deployed military units and equipment to Greenland to prepare for a possible larger force deployment, following increased U.S. pressure and criticism over Denmark’s defense of the island. A Danish Air Force aircraft has already landed in Nuuk.
January 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM
🇩🇰🇬🇱 Denmark has preemptively deployed military units and equipment to Greenland to prepare for a possible larger force deployment, following increased U.S. pressure and criticism over Denmark’s defense of the island. A Danish Air Force aircraft has already landed in Nuuk.
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More civilians in Sudan continue to be killed and displaced as fighting escalates in multiple parts of the country, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Tuesday.
January 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
More civilians in Sudan continue to be killed and displaced as fighting escalates in multiple parts of the country, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Tuesday.
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US media reports say tariffs will be cut to 15 percent in exchange for TSMC investment.
Taiwan says ‘general consensus' reached with US on trade deal
US media reports say tariffs will be cut to 15 percent in exchange for TSMC investment.
www.aljazeera.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
US media reports say tariffs will be cut to 15 percent in exchange for TSMC investment.
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ECB: The ECB and other European and international central banks stand in full solidarity with the Federal Reserve System and its Chair Jerome H. Powell.
The independence of central banks is in the interest of the people we serve.
The independence of central banks is in the interest of the people we serve.
January 13, 2026 at 12:51 PM
ECB: The ECB and other European and international central banks stand in full solidarity with the Federal Reserve System and its Chair Jerome H. Powell.
The independence of central banks is in the interest of the people we serve.
The independence of central banks is in the interest of the people we serve.
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Olympics too. Your havin a laugh Trumpica
January 13, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Olympics too. Your havin a laugh Trumpica
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Greenland Dog Sled Racing Association issued a press release
January 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Greenland Dog Sled Racing Association issued a press release
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EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Southern Command is unable to cope with the volume of civilian casualty reports stemming from the military mission to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
theintercept.com/2026/01/13/c...
theintercept.com/2026/01/13/c...
U.S. Military Command That Attacked Venezuela Gutted Its Civilian Harm Team
Complaints about civilians killed or injured in the U.S. attack on Venezuela are instead being handled by the Pentagon directly.
theintercept.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:25 PM
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Southern Command is unable to cope with the volume of civilian casualty reports stemming from the military mission to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
theintercept.com/2026/01/13/c...
theintercept.com/2026/01/13/c...
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Amid Iran's internet blackout, there are concerning reports of large scale killings by security forces.
Hear from HRW's Executive Director Philippe Bolopion on the emergency situation in Iran:
Hear from HRW's Executive Director Philippe Bolopion on the emergency situation in Iran:
January 12, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Amid Iran's internet blackout, there are concerning reports of large scale killings by security forces.
Hear from HRW's Executive Director Philippe Bolopion on the emergency situation in Iran:
Hear from HRW's Executive Director Philippe Bolopion on the emergency situation in Iran:
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Iran’s authorities are committing large-scale killing of protesters while having shut down the internet, cutting off people in Iran from the rest of the world.
Iranian authorities should immediately end the bloodshed and release everyone arrested for exercising their human rights.
Iranian authorities should immediately end the bloodshed and release everyone arrested for exercising their human rights.
January 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Iran’s authorities are committing large-scale killing of protesters while having shut down the internet, cutting off people in Iran from the rest of the world.
Iranian authorities should immediately end the bloodshed and release everyone arrested for exercising their human rights.
Iranian authorities should immediately end the bloodshed and release everyone arrested for exercising their human rights.
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The judge ordered the restoration of nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the identification of disabilities in children.
A judge orders HHS to restore children's health funding as a lawsuit continues
The judge ordered the restoration of nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the identification of disabilities in children.
n.pr
January 12, 2026 at 8:18 PM
The judge ordered the restoration of nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the identification of disabilities in children.
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Former fed chairs called the indictment an 'unprecedented attempt' to undermine the independence of the US central bank https://aje.news/5xraj6
January 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Former fed chairs called the indictment an 'unprecedented attempt' to undermine the independence of the US central bank https://aje.news/5xraj6
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An increase in the use of long-range weapons by Russia has led to more casualties in Ukraine, according to a UN monitor.
Civilian casualties in Ukraine up sharply in 2025, UN monitor says
An increase in the use of long-range weapons by Russia has led to more casualties in Ukraine, according to a UN monitor.
www.aljazeera.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
An increase in the use of long-range weapons by Russia has led to more casualties in Ukraine, according to a UN monitor.
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Figure skater Maxim Naumov’s parents competed in two Olympic Games. As coaches, they dreamed their son would be an Olympian.
His parents died last January in a plane crash over the Potomac River. “We did it,” he said after being selected for the U.S. team.
His parents died last January in a plane crash over the Potomac River. “We did it,” he said after being selected for the U.S. team.
Less than a year after his parents died in DCA crash, this figure skater makes Olympic team
Maxim Naumov’s parents died last January in the plane crash over the Potomac River. “We did it,” he said after securing his place on the U.S. team in Milan.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Figure skater Maxim Naumov’s parents competed in two Olympic Games. As coaches, they dreamed their son would be an Olympian.
His parents died last January in a plane crash over the Potomac River. “We did it,” he said after being selected for the U.S. team.
His parents died last January in a plane crash over the Potomac River. “We did it,” he said after being selected for the U.S. team.
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"The World Food Programme says the share of households that are “food insecure” rose from 28% in 2008 to 41% in 2023. Half of young children are stunted."
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
Burundi is running out of space
The African Great Lakes are becoming one of the most crowded places in the world
www.economist.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
"The World Food Programme says the share of households that are “food insecure” rose from 28% in 2008 to 41% in 2023. Half of young children are stunted."
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
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I am currently seeking job opportunities. Any advice or leads would be greatly appreciated.
January 11, 2026 at 10:14 PM
I am currently seeking job opportunities. Any advice or leads would be greatly appreciated.
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The Commission's loan truth-teller on the subject of America strikes again.
Again risking rebuke from 🇪🇺President von der Leyen.
🇱🇹Commissioner Kubilius is to the 🇪🇺Commission as 🇪🇸PM Sanchez is to the 🇪🇺Council - like the boy in the fable willing to say the emperor has no clothes.
Again risking rebuke from 🇪🇺President von der Leyen.
🇱🇹Commissioner Kubilius is to the 🇪🇺Commission as 🇪🇸PM Sanchez is to the 🇪🇺Council - like the boy in the fable willing to say the emperor has no clothes.
January 12, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The Commission's loan truth-teller on the subject of America strikes again.
Again risking rebuke from 🇪🇺President von der Leyen.
🇱🇹Commissioner Kubilius is to the 🇪🇺Commission as 🇪🇸PM Sanchez is to the 🇪🇺Council - like the boy in the fable willing to say the emperor has no clothes.
Again risking rebuke from 🇪🇺President von der Leyen.
🇱🇹Commissioner Kubilius is to the 🇪🇺Commission as 🇪🇸PM Sanchez is to the 🇪🇺Council - like the boy in the fable willing to say the emperor has no clothes.
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The Iranian government’s violent crackdown on demonstrators is horrific and must stop now. All people have the right to protest their government without fear of violence. I support the Iranians taking to the streets to call for a better future.
January 11, 2026 at 9:45 PM
The Iranian government’s violent crackdown on demonstrators is horrific and must stop now. All people have the right to protest their government without fear of violence. I support the Iranians taking to the streets to call for a better future.
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Israel is forcing Doctors Without Borders & dozens of other humanitarian groups to end their work in Gaza. Countless innocent people rely on these services amid the ongoing crisis there.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
Israel Tells Doctors Without Borders to End Its Work in Gaza
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Israel is forcing Doctors Without Borders & dozens of other humanitarian groups to end their work in Gaza. Countless innocent people rely on these services amid the ongoing crisis there.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
This is yet another cruel, inhumane step from the extremist Israeli government.
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Senior Labour MPs urge government to ban cryptocurrency political donations
Senior Labour MPs urge government to ban cryptocurrency political donations
Campaign groups argue online transactions ‘present real risks to our democracy’ as it is hard to trace their true source
Downing Street has been urged to ban political donations in cryptocurrency by seven senior Labour MPs who chair parliamentary committees.
The committee chairs – Liam Byrne, Emily Thornberry, Tan Dhesi, Florence Eshalomi, Andy Slaughter, Chi Onwurah and Matt Western – called on the government to introduce a full ban in the forthcoming elections bill amid concern that cryptocurrency could be used by foreign states to influence politics. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Senior Labour MPs urge government to ban cryptocurrency political donations
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I spoke with Arash Azizi about what is different between US policy on Venezuela and Iran.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Change May Be Coming to Iran
Trump’s ouster of Venezuela’s president has the Islamic Republic on edge and the opposition energized.
www.theatlantic.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM
I spoke with Arash Azizi about what is different between US policy on Venezuela and Iran.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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If anyone is involved in monitoring the Iranian communications blackout or in helping Iranians access technology to communicate with each other and the outside works, then please get in touch.
January 11, 2026 at 1:19 PM
If anyone is involved in monitoring the Iranian communications blackout or in helping Iranians access technology to communicate with each other and the outside works, then please get in touch.
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Seriously. Every other administration removed illegal immigrants from the US without all of this violence. Why can’t the current regime do that? And let’s not forget. Being in the US illegally is a misdemeanor but they are being treated as scum. Disgusting.
January 11, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Seriously. Every other administration removed illegal immigrants from the US without all of this violence. Why can’t the current regime do that? And let’s not forget. Being in the US illegally is a misdemeanor but they are being treated as scum. Disgusting.