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Russia wants to 'deceive America,' 'drag out war,' Zelensky says "Since March 11, when America proposed a complete and unconditional ceasefire at talks in Saudi Arabia, the Russians have used almost 8,500 aerial bombs, almost 200 missiles of various types, and almo...

⚡️Russia wants to 'deceive America,' 'drag out war,' Zelensky says.

"Since March 11, when America proposed a complete and unconditional ceasefire at talks in Saudi Arabia, the Russians have used almost 8,500 aerial bombs, almost 200 missiles of various types, and almost 3,000 Shaheds."

don’t give them their freedom, because they’re not going to give you yours

Sidewalk art getting real

Microplastics may confuse bees and other insects, hurting pollination Recent studies have shown that tiny pieces of plastics can make bees more susceptible to bacteria and viruses.

Experiments show that when bees are exposed to microplastic pollution, their memory gets so muddled they may forget the scents associated with sugary rewards.

As a result, pollination may fail — which is bad news for flowers and crops.

Given the literal definition of deportation is removing a foreigner or noncitizen from the country, we - journalists, media orgs - should probably all stop referring to the ‘deportation’ of a 2 year old US citizen. It’s NOT a deportation.

I’m not sure what it is. A kidnapping?

It was NOT suicide #virginiagiuffre

If you like what you've seen from Sen. Cory Booker and other Democratic lawmakers this week, call and email their offices and let them know that. Evidence of public support gives lawmakers more clout with their colleagues to keep doing what they're doing. Constituent encouragement becomes influence.

Our Girl Scout cookies from trans scouts shared by @erininthemorning.com came today and that is one good thing.

Best feeling

My therapist seemed genuinely puzzled that I don’t know the difference between fear and anxiety.

A reminder now that we're in election season again here in Australia

YouTube video by RATMVEVO Rage Against The Machine - Killing In the Name (Official HD Video)

A sprightly little ditty to start your February 2025 with:

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WELCOME TO BLACK HISTORY MONTH

There's such a tone of sadness to the CBC reporting right now. Adrienne Arsenault says, “I feel like the whole country, all of us, are getting both a history lesson and a politics lesson and an economics lesson and a lesson in heartache.”

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25 ways to be a little more punk in 2025

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“You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.”
-Angela Davis

Happy 81st birthday, Angela Davis.

"If you live long enough a defeat will turn into a victory."
--Angela Davis

AI brings soaring emissions for Google and Microsoft, a major contributor to climate change The tech giants both report surges in greenhouse gas emissions as they double-down on adding artificial intelligence to all of their products.

Then there are the global impacts. More coal & gas means more carbon emissions, accelerating our climate crisis. Hence why Google & MSFT saw a ~50% & 30% jump in emissions since 2019 & 2020 respectively (from @darakerr.bsky.social at @npr.org). 10/

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Because white people don't know the difference unfortunately lol

Close-up with a nudibranch facing toward the camera. Bright white with black margins against a background of algae and rocky reef. One of its rhinophores is missing.

Can I offer you an Emotional Support Slug in these trying times?

This beautiful black-margined nudibranch from Gordons Bay today has entered its unicorn-era with one rhinophore missing! 🧪🐙🦑

“It is part of the character of our country.”

Sherrilyn Ifill, a Civil Rights legal expert, speaks with Jen Rubin about the legal and historic precedents of the 14th Amendment.

Watch the in-depth discussion now.
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Love your work!

Sen. Adam Schiff knows Trump’s corruption better than most—as lead prosecutor in Trump’s first impeachment trial. Now, he’s sounding the alarm on Trump’s EOs, pardons & why this is still not normal. Don’t miss his conversation w/ @oliviajulianna.bsky.social.

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Tell Me, How Many Bitcoins Are in the Room With You Right Now? On the mysterious world of cryptocurrency, trader Sam Bankman-Fried, and a related, alarming executive edict from Trump about a world he doesn't understand

"I don’t know about you, but the mention of “crypto” immediately makes my bullshit antennae go up."

Former FBI agent and lawyer @asharangappa.bsky.social critiques the complexities & inherent risks of cryptocurrency in light of Trump's EO to integrate crypto into the U.S. economy.

A little motivation for your Sunday from David Lynch 🤍