Michael
@mmdc.bsky.social
Dublin🇮🇪,🇪🇺,🇺🇦,🇵🇸 and Everton supporter💙💙. Also, live with cystic fibrosis. NO DMS 🚫 No crypto currency accounts 🚫
Whatever the colour of your political persuasion, if this ISN’T your view… you’re on the wrong side. Simple.
Amazing woman - 70 years old - swam 23 miles from California to Catalina Island 🔥
Cork Woman (70) sets new sea swim record off California coast
Maura Twomey has previously crossed the English channel and swum to Alcatraz
corkbeo.ie
They know they’re setting our world on fire. They persist because they love neither the Earth nor its people. What they care about is money. They are betting against our children's future. - Tim Winton.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2h agoThis is not a natural calamity: it is being done to us knowingly
World’s oceans hit hottest temperature on record in August
World’s oceans hit hottest temperature on record in August
Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was 21.1C on Saturday, latest data finds The world’s oceans were hotter than ever previously recorded on Saturday, according to the latest data. The average surface temperature was 21.1C, with the rising marine heat a stark indicator of the climate crisis. More than 90% of the heat trapped by carbon dioxide from fossil fuel burning enters the oceans. Continue reading...
theguardian.com
The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.
South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over Iran war
The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.
l.euronews.com
The early conventional wisdom among many financial analysts over a year ago during tariff madness was that Bessent was the voice of reason in the room who got some reversed. The reality is that he might be the single most dangerous person in the Trump admin to our economy.
Every Democratic president reduces the deficit.
8+ civilians murdered and 43+ injured by #Russia attacks as #Ukraine marked Independence Day Air defenses downed 109 of 143 drones, three of eight missiles, and two Banderol loitering munitions - Strikes were recorded at 22 locations #UkraineWar
Scott Lucas@scottlucas.bsky.social · 8h ago#UkraineWar, Day 1,643: #Zelensky Again Rejects Elections During #Russia Invasion #Ukraine #Fedorov eaworldview.com/2026/08/ukra...
"A. Two. Three. Four. And five. Five times the Israeli forces shot Ahmed, only 14 years old, while he was in the street right in front of his house in Gaza playing with his teddy bear. ⚠️ This is not a ceasefire. It is structural violence. ⚠️"
Médicos Sin Fronteras España@msfespana.bsky.social · 29m agoUna. Dos. Tres. Cuatro. Y cinco. Cinco veces dispararon las fuerzas israelíes a Ahmed, de solo 14 años, mientras estaba en la calle justo frente a su casa en Gaza jugando con su osito de peluche. ⚠️ Esto NO es un alto el fuego. Es violencia estructural. ⚠️
After 100 days of the deadliest Ebola outbreak, it can be stopped. Here’s how | Jean Kaseya and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
After 100 days of the deadliest Ebola outbreak, it can be stopped. Here’s how | Jean Kaseya and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Ebola is a disease that spreads through communities, so we need to listen to communities if we want to halt its spread
theguardian.com
I put the one from over 4 months ago with today’s.
It seems that a lot of right wingers who claim to care about women’s sports for the first time ever really just care more about attention for themselves, ratings and social media engagement.
The endless corruption of the Trump regime polluting every aspect of American life as average citizens get stomped on by the wealthy and powerful who have a government easily bribed. There is no law and order for corporations and the wealthy in Trump’s America.
Tesla is recalling nearly three million cars in China with interior door handles that could hamper a person's ability to exit their vehicle in an emergency.
Massive Tesla recall in China over door handle safety
Tesla is recalling nearly three million cars in China with interior door handles that could hamper a person's ability to exit their vehicle in an emergency, Beijing's national market watchdog said.
rte.ie
Unsurprisingly, complete chaos at the Reform council of failed former Tory Jonathan Gullis.
Newcastle Reform councillor resigns again after sending resignation to Kidsgrove by mistake
Plus plans for the former Iceland in Longton are hotting up, there’s help for Sandyford residents affected by fire, and Coffee#1 opens at Trentham Shopping Village…
theknot.news
The 2026 competition was watched by 131 million viewers, down 35 million on the year before after five countries boycotted it over Israel's participation.
Netherlands withdraws from 'no longer' neutral 2027 Eurovision
The 2026 competition was watched by 131 million viewers, down 35 million on the year before after five countries boycotted it over Israel's participation.
l.euronews.com
⚡️Russian attacks kill 8, injure 43 over past day as Ukrainians celebrate Independence Day. Russia launched two Oniks anti-ship missiles, six Kh-31P and Kh-59 guided air-launched missiles, as well as 143 drones and other aerial targets overnight on Aug. 24, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
Russian attacks kill 8, injure 43 over past day as Ukrainians celebrate Independence Day
Russia launched two Oniks anti-ship missiles, six Kh-31P and Kh-59 guided air-launched missiles, as well as 143 drones and other aerial targets overnight on Aug. 24, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
kyivindependent.com
The Netherlands will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, with its broadcaster saying the event can "no longer be considered neutral" given divisions over the Gaza war. The contest has recently been hit by a wave of boycotts over Israel's participation. jrnl.ie/7139814
Netherlands to continue Eurovision boycott and says event can ‘no longer be considered neutral’
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS said it will not participate in next year’s song contest as ‘one of the participating countries is still involved in a large-scale military conflict’.
jrnl.ie
Why electrification is Europe’s most strategic investment A new report outlines how transitioning means electricity could comprise 55% of final energy demand by 2050. www.weforum.org/stories/ener...
Why electrification is Europe’s most strategic investment
A new report outlines how electrification is the path to ensuring Europe has a more competitive, resilient and affordable energy system.
weforum.org
The EU and UK announce new aid for Ukraine.
Burnham arrives in Ukraine with plans to hand over UK blueprints for long-range missiles
Andy Burnham's first foreign visit as PM comes on Ukraine's independence day and after Moscow previously warned of "consequences" over the use of British drones by Kyiv.
bbc.co.uk
Wrote about Meta glasses, the creepiness of wearable surveillance, and people becoming phones.
Una Mullally: Meta’s smart glasses raise some existential questions
Like a phone held aloft filming, the device places a layer between the wearer and the real world
irishtimes.com
The impotent Trump administration has gone back to blowing up small boats in the Eastern Pacific. Two people murdered yesterday. Or a “lethal kinetic strike” according to SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L Donovan.
This vintage 1938 world map is centered around Sydney, Australia. Since it was published by Qantas, it also shows travel distance to all parts of the world. Great piece. Zoomable high-res version here: buff.ly/9Esk0vX
Throwback post as the world’s biggest dumbass refuses to stay out of the news.
1/ Tempers are fraying in Russia as gasoline runs out in a fresh wave of the ongoing fuel crisis. Many filling stations now only have diesel available, and long queues have formed in many parts of the country. Formal fuel rationing now looks possible. ⬇️ bsky.app/profile/igor...
Igor Sushko@igorsushko.bsky.social · 3d agoRussia: Fuel crisis in Moscow. The available supply of gasoline is around 28% of the demand thanks to ongoing Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries.
