Roland Coppens
@rcoppens.bsky.social
Proud dad, husband, and neuro-oncology pharmacist. Attempting self-resurrection back into triathlon.
California just became the first major grid system on the planet to generate more than 50% of its electricity from solar across an entire month.
Hard to watch the continued harassment of Fauci – a man who has dedicated his life to science & served his country during an extremely difficult time. I've had opportunity to meet & present with Fauci. Kind. Thoughtful. And still the focus of MAGA lies. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump administration needs to stop ‘public harassment’ of Fauci and scientists, open letter says
Letter, published before Anthony Fauci will appear before Congress, accuses Republicans of ‘waging a war on individual scientists’
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As a life-long cyclist, including as a year-round commuter, what I have noticed since the advent of protected bike lanes is the increasing number of people, including many couples, in their 50s,60s, and 70s riding bikes that I never saw before.
Cailynn Klingbeil@cailynn.bsky.social · 2w agoI wrote about bike lanes for @theglobeandmail.com #yycbike #yegbike www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Ukrainian MPs initiated a presidential request to consider dismissing Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointing a successor based on professional effectiveness and measurable technological results. They also seek regular closed-door military briefings to parliament. #Ukraine
I'm a boomer and have millennial and gen-z daughters who understand why we have vaccines and believe in them. It's not a generational thing. It's an intelligence, critical thinking, feelings over facts thing.
Internet users more likely to fact-check www.eurekalert.org/news-release... "...older people, residents of smaller towns & rural areas, and low-income users are more vulnerable to online manipulation." "Passive scrolling does not foster critical thinking." Fact checking "a deliberate practice."
HSE researchers determine which internet users are more likely to fact-check
Researchers at HSE University examined the strategies employed by Russian internet users to verify unreliable information and the factors that motivate them to do so. The study found that more than ha...
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Ukraine has been incredibly masterful since its re-seizing of the initiative in forcing these zugzwang situations on the Russian leadership. No longer possible to prosecute the war and simultaneously shield Moscow or St Petersburg residents from the pain of its reality.
Beefeater Fella@beefeaterfella.bsky.social · last mo.Russian drivers are experiencing a mass breakdown of their cars due to fuel from gas stations. Motorists are complaining about warnings from their cars, detonation, and a drop in power after the introduction of the old Euro-3 fuel standard.
"Retransmitters used to coordinate Russian strikes on Ukraine from Belarusian territory have stopped operating" - Zelenskyy
Alberta separatists are entrenched in the United Conservative Party. Pro-Canada Conservatives need to speak up now before it's too late. 🇨🇦 daveberta.substack.com/p/alberta-se...
Alberta separatists are entrenched in the United Conservative Party
Pro-Canada Conservatives need to speak up now before it's too late
daveberta.substack.com
🇭🇺 Hungary has begun withdrawing its armed forces from critical infrastructure sites that were being guarded due to the threat from Ukraine declared by the Orbán government, - HVG 600 military personnel were deployed to provide security at 75 strategic locations, energy and defense facilities.
Two world leaders, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finnish President Alexander Stubb skated with the PWHL's Ottawa Charge at the team's practice on Tuesday taking part in drills and speaking with players: thehockeynews.com/womens/pwhl/... #PWHL
Prime Minister Mark Carney, Finnish President Alexander Stubb Skate With PWHL's Ottawa Charge
Two world leaders, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finnish President Alexander Stubb skated with the PWHL's Ottawa Charge at the team's practice on Tuesday.
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If it makes you that angry you should genuinely go get help before you end up murdering someone.
Magpie 🐦⬛@themagpiesmiles.bsky.social · 4mo agoSays the person who thinks it’s their right to block a full lane of traffic without considering stopping to let them by because he wants to go on a little bike ride. Yeah. It makes me /that/ angry. It’s so selfish.
A FULL LANE OF TRAFFIC??? OH THE HUMANITY
Magpie 🐦⬛@themagpiesmiles.bsky.social · 4mo agoSays the person who thinks it’s their right to block a full lane of traffic without considering stopping to let them by because he wants to go on a little bike ride. Yeah. It makes me /that/ angry. It’s so selfish.
it literally is my right to use the street same as you; the real question is, why are you demanding people clear the road just because you want to go on a little car ride?
Magpie 🐦⬛@themagpiesmiles.bsky.social · 4mo agoSays the person who thinks it’s their right to block a full lane of traffic without considering stopping to let them by because he wants to go on a little bike ride. Yeah. It makes me /that/ angry. It’s so selfish.
🇭🇺🇺🇦 Péter Magyar called for a fundamental shift in Hungary’s policy toward Ukraine. The politician emphasized the need to abandon the confrontational course maintained by the Fidesz government. Read more 👀 theukrainianreview.info/peter-magyar...
Péter Magyar on Ukraine: Support for Sovereignty and New Hungarian Policy
Péter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, called for a fundamental shift in Hungary's policy toward Ukraine. The politician emphasized the need to ab
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NewsInsideUkraine t.me/c/1966917236... The future Prime Minister of Hungary, Peter Madjar, after the victory of the "Tisza" party in the parliamentary elections, announced that he plans to unblock the frozen EU funds and restore the system of checks and balances in the country.
Peter Magyar said the €90B loan for Ukraine had already been agreed in Brussels and should not be reconsidered. He opposed fast-tracking Ukraine’s EU accession. Magyar added he planned to meet Zelensky to rebuild relations and would urge Putin to stop the war if contact occurs. #Ukraine
Congratulations to Péter Magyar on a decisive election victory in Hungary. The Hungarian people have chosen a new path. We are ready to work with you, and our European allies, to deepen our cooperation in trade, defence, and security.
One night before the elections the great people of Hungary are on the streets, rejecting the malicious influence coming from Russia, Serbia and certain people from the USA. The crowds are huge across the country. They can write history tomorrow.
🇭🇺✊ Good luck to these people tomorrow, in their hands is not only the fate of Hungary, but also a big opportunity for Europe and Ukraine
Very disappointed by the @nytimes.com framing here. Two allies of the Russian economy had their sanctions lifted, using the pretense of the oil price. Lifting sanctions on these two individuals will not make any difference to world oil prices. It’s ludicrous and a gift to Putin.
🇺🇦🇫🇮 Russia’s war in Ukraine could have ended by now if Kyiv had received the level of air defense deployed in the Persian Gulf countries during the week of the war, — Finnish President Stubb
According to Ukraine's President Zelenskyy more than 800 PAC-3 Patriot missiles have been used in the latest Iran war, more PAC-3 missiles Ukraine ever possessed, altogether. $4 billions in 5 days for shooting down flying mopeds. Well done.