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Communications | Geopolitics | Humor Huge fan of democracy. Least favorite pastime: Watching things happen after being told they can’t possibly happen Header photo: Olivier Matthys AP
Poland announced today the death of a humanitarian volunteer who was hit by a drone last week. Marek Rusek-Wolski died in Kharkiv. He'd made countless trips to the frontline over 3 years, delivering aid, helping animals and assisting in recovering bodies of people who've died🖤
Good question. www.yahoo.com/news/world/a...
North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says
LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - A North Korean missile unit has begun deploying to western Russia and could be equipped with 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers for strikes against Ukraine, an official...
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Shaun Pinner@shaunpinner.bsky.social · 3h agoWhy is so little attention being paid to North Korea supplying ballistic missiles to Russia?
Interesting timing. I’ll be super vigilant in monitoring content.
The Ukrainian Review@theukrainianreview.bsky.social · 12h ago🇺🇸🇺🇦 Voice of America to resume broadcasting in Ukrainian, says editor-in-chief of Media management has decided to return Ukrainian-language broadcasting to the air and resume work of some editorial staff. He also added that journalists are already preparing to resume broadcasting next week.
Several small towns in the Shenandoah Valley have gotten rid of our Flock surveillance cameras, because people gave a shit and SHOWED UP.
Greg Pak@gregpak.net · 3d agoAs everything seems to crater around us, I want to impress upon you that there is ALWAYS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO. Billionaires and their politicians want us to believe that we are helpless. We are NOT. If something makes you mad, find out who's responsible and CALL THEM. Tell others to call.
You’re never safe from being thrown under the gold plated bus.
Boop. Why does this sound so familiar? "The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration." www.twincities.com/2026/08/03/f...
Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Monday that both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration.
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"The strike is the latest example of a growing trend of Russian attacks on Ukraine's book industry. In July alone, Russian strikes destroyed more than 1.5 million Ukrainian books, according to the Ukrainian Book Institute." kyivindependent.com/russia-hits-...
Russia hits another Ukrainian publisher warehouse as attacks on book industry mount
The strike sparked a fire at the publishing house’s warehouse, engulfing around 10,000 square meters (108,000 square feet), Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on Telegram. One man was report...
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Cuba plunges into darkness as state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout
Cuba's electricity grid collapsed late on Sunday, the state-owned grid operator said, plunging the island into darkness. The country has faced a series of total collapses of its electricity grid sin...
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Monday marks the beginning of a new era for Denmark’s youth 🇩🇰 An 11-month conscription system comes into force, expanding military service as Denmark rebuilds its armed forces. Emil has volunteered. www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
Ny værnepligt skal gøre Emil og unge landet over klar til krig: ‘Det er ikke et højskoleophold længere’
Mandag møder 1.600 unge ind på landets kaserner for at starte i værnepligten, der nu varer 11 måneder i stedet for fire.
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New EU rules stipulate that people must be told when they’re interacting with AI or looking at AI-generated or -edited content, leading to fear of “disclosure fatigue.” www.wired.com/story/europe...
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“Trump Says” is the laziest, tiresome, headline and I automatically skip articles that use it because it’s likely starting off with misdirection.
please please please if you're anywhere near this wear an n95 or similar if you can even a bandana will help though not much
Christopher Webb@cwebbonline.com · 4d agoTerrifying. I hope everyone is okay.
Canines compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, on August 1, 2026. The event helps local charities raise money by sponsoring a contestant or a team, with a portion of the proceeds going to dog, environmental, and surfing nonprofit organizations.
Book review 📚 A celebration of Ernst Haeckel’s sketches of life forms, from microscopic to majestic go.nature.com/3RB5Njh
A fever dream of jellies and slugs
A celebration of Ernst Haeckel’s sketches of life forms, from microscopic to majestic.
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I’m so tired
Joseph Cox@josephcox.bsky.social · 6d agoNew from 404 Media: Google Earth has introduced an AI feature that lets anyone fabricate completely bullshit satellite images. In our own tests, we added a “bomb blast and crater” to an area of Los Angeles. This is a misinformation time bomb, will 100% be abused www.404media.co/google-earth...
As Sentinel-3C prepares for take-off alongside FLEX, Europe seeks deeper understanding of Earth's environmental systems.
Sentinel-3C launch to expand global Earth monitoring in EU space milestone
Sentinel-3C launch to expand global Earth monitoring in EU space milestone
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Despite progress, Serbia faces scrutiny over media freedom, minority rights, and judicial independence. The EU urges bolder reforms for its European future.
EU praises Serbia’s progress but demands deeper reforms on media and elections
EU praises Serbia's progress but demands deeper reforms on media and elections
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A spokesperson for energy company EDF told Euronews that the fire "is not currently affecting operations at Sizewell B power station" but that the company was "continuing to monitor the situation." #EuropeNews ➡️ https://l.euronews.com/9mtK
Cuba’s tourism industry has been hit hard by US sanctions and fuel shortages, with nearly three-quarters of hotels now closed on the island. ➡️ https://l.euronews.com/EglV
VIDEO: Can coral reefs recover from climate change? Off Japan's Okinawa islands, scientists and conservationists are racing to save one of the world's richest coral ecosystems.
Starting shortly www.youtube.com/live/OF-F5Lk...
Briefing: Russia’s Exploitation and Engagement in Africa
YouTube video by Helsinki Commission
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JJ@jaynegallaghe20.bsky.social · last wk.Helsinki Commission event tomorrow. "This briefing will examine Moscow’s cynical exploitation of unstable security environments and vulnerable populations across Africa." www.csce.gov/press-releas... @helsinkicomm.bsky.social @philipobaji.bsky.social
A Brazilian federal court has ordered the government to recognize the traditional territory of the Kajkwakratxi-Tapayuna Indigenous people within 24 months. The landmark ruling mandates a public apology and 10 million reais ($2 million) in moral damages for historic land theft and violence.
Brazil court orders recognition of Indigenous land and apology for historic atrocities
A federal judge in Brazil has given the country’s government 24 months to recognize the traditional territory of the Kajkwakratxi-Tapayuna Indigenous people in the northwestern state of Mato Grosso.…
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It’s not freedom to have partisan politics dominate life. And it’s certainly not freedom to allow foreign influence operations to run roughshod over countries exacerbating divisions. It’s something, but it’s not freedom.
