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Mosaic tile in a traditional pattern, with a star in the middle and pieces radiating out. The colors are white, green, blue, yellow, red and brown in various hues.

Whereas the contrary bringeth bliss,
And is a pattern of celestial peace.

Protected areas oil exploration 'shocking, irresponsible' Britain is world’s worst offender for letting fossil fuel companies drill in protected areas.

The UK's continues to approve new oil and gas exploration on nature reserves, where pollution is already at alarming levels.

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Post a banger that's not in English.

La Marseillaise

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‘Ticking time bomb’: Iran’s shadow fleet of old tankers ‘risking catastrophic oil spill’ Exclusive: only matter of time until decrepit ships cause spill bigger than Exxon Valdez disaster, analysts say Decrepit oil tankers in Iran’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet are a “ticking time bomb”, with a catastrophic environmental disaster only a “matter of time”, maritime intelligence analysts have warned. Such an oil spill could be far bigger than the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster that released 37,000 tonnes of crude oil into the sea, they said. Continue reading...

‘Ticking time bomb’: Iran’s shadow fleet of old tankers ‘risking catastrophic oil spill’

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Morning Bid: Trump administration prepares to gut climate laws A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter

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Misery for many as rain falls for 40 days in some parts of UK Persistent wet weather is affecting farmers, builders, sports, wildlife – and damaging roads and homes “Feel like it hasn’t stopped raining?” the Met Office asked on Monday. For some places, the forecaster said, it really had rained every day so far this year. People who live in parts of Devon, Cornwall and Worcestershire have been dodging deluges or showers for 40 days – the same number of days that it rained in the Bible’s Noah’s ark story, the same number of soggy days you can expect if it rains on St Swithin’s Day, according to folklore. Continue reading...

Misery for many as rain falls for 40 days in some parts of UK

OPM proposes regulations to strip MSPB of jurisdiction over RIFs and suitability determinations. The result would be that no impartial body could ever hear a RIF.

Please take a moment to make your voice heard to protect the Boundary Waters. The vote is being held sometime this week (February 9 - 13).

#AltCitizen

Kid Rock: Nothing against Jay-Z… But it seems like there's a little bit of a DEI hire there going on.

Cumin is an annual plant of the parsley family.

Dried fruits of the cumin plant, which look more like seeds, are used as a spice in many different cuisines.

If it helps, the difference between an herb and a spice has to do with which part of the plant is used. 🧵⬇️

I am in bed!!!

Massie indicated today that he may read the names of Epstein’s redacted co-conspirators on the floor of the House or in Committee.

If he does so, he will be protected from prosecution and/or lawsuits (like defamation) by the Speech and Debate clause of the Constitution.

These guys know what’s up.

A demonstration of where you can find the drafts feature in the top right corner of the post composer on Bluesky.

v1.116 is rolling out now!

For all the overthinkers and perfectionists out there, we're launching Drafts.

House Republicans Move to Keep Putting Off Vote on Trump Tariffs House Republicans on Monday advanced a procedural motion to block a vote on President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda, potentially delaying a politically uncomfortable vote on his most prominent economic policy until at least July.

House Republicans advance a procedural motion to block a vote on Trump’s tariff agenda, potentially putting off a politically uncomfortable vote on his most prominent economic policy until at least July.

“.. it is far from clear that Johnson will actually have the necessary votes. .. as few as two Republicans could derail the effort.”

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Here is how you can help Santa Ana And Lower Rio Grande Valley Refuges.

Border wall construction will hurt wildlife and erode protections unique to refuges.

Please consider signing the petition.

I just discovered this shop from @rosemarymosco.com's newsletter, and if that doesn't convince you to sign up for it, what will???

MUSTELIDS! 😍

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Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States

The Trump administration plans to rescind $600 million in public health funds from four states led by Democrats because it finds the grants “inconsistent with agency priorities,” according to documents reviewed by the NYT

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Germany from February 13-15 to participate in the 62nd Munich Security Conference. Secretary Rubio will then travel to Bratislava, Slovakia and Budapest, Hungary from February 15-16. In Bratislava, Secretary Rubio will meet with key members of the Slovak government to advance shared regional security interests, strengthen bilateral cooperation on nuclear energy and energy diversification, and support Slovakia's military modernization and NATO commitments.

Rubio is going to the Munich Security Conference followed by, it seems like, a tour in support of the far-right regimes in Europe.

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Black-eared Shrike-babbler.

The Black-eared Shrike-babbler (Pteruthius melanotis) is a small, colorful bird found in Southeast Asian subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Known for its cartoonish, large-eyed appearance.

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GOP Sen Lummis says she’s changed her mind after the new Epstein revelations today: “Initially my reaction to all this was, I don’t care. I don’t see what the big deal is. But now I see what the big deal is. The members of Congress who were pushing this were not wrong!”

In fairness, I think this cuts both ways. The left never aimed for the sort of fusionism that gave Reagan the sheer scale of his electoral wins; had they, the world might look like a much different place. There was a real opportunity to do so in the years after the Patriot Act’s passage.

Winter Olympics: Eileen Gu expresses sympathy for Hess after Trump’s ‘loser’ attack

Chloe Kim and Eileen Gu have weighed in on Donald Trump’s attack on their friend, freeskier Hunter Hess

Analysis | Georgia is on a quest for recognition at the Olympics. Glory can wait. Nika Egadze and the figure skating team just missed out on the country’s first medal at the Winter Games.

Analysis: Nika Egadze is the best figure skater in Georgia, a country that has yet to win a medal in the Winter Olympics.

But this year, he and his contingent were outperforming countries 15 times their size.

two giraffes greet a newborn giraffe

ok, I think we all need a dose of adorableness today like a NEWBORN GIRAFFE www.sltrib.com/news/2026/01...

Anarchists claim responsibility for rail sabotage during Italy Olympics An anarchist group claimed responsibility on Monday for sabotaging rail infrastructure in northern Italy on Saturday and disrupting train traffic on the first full day of the Winter Olympic Games.

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