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'Arrested for singing': Russia's case against teen busker stirs anger.

Diana Loginova, an 18-year-old Russian street musician who performed anti-war songs in public, was arrested for "discrediting the army"

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But then I sigh, and, with a piece of scripture,
Tell them that God bids us do good for evil:
And thus I clothe my naked villainy
With odd old ends stol’n forth of holy writ,
And seem a saint, when most I play the devil.

María Corina Machado of Venezuela wins the Nobel Peace Prize Opposition activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a key figure in unifying Venezuela's political opposition.

BREAKING: For her work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela, María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Everything is Connected Five important stories you might have missed this week

Weekend catchup.

During his rambling speech
to the nation’s top military commanders,
Donald Trump said “nuclear”
is one of his two “n-words”.
This, by the way, is Lorna Mahlock—
the first black female major general
in the history of the Marine Corps.

Does FRS stand for Frightfully Recreant Statement? (Because only @royalsociety.org uses words like “recreant”.) 🧪

"If we lose hope, we're doomed."

We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.

Set your alarms for 7:19pm when the autumnal equinox marks the official start of autumn! 🍂

💡Did you know: the word 'equinox' comes from the Latin word aequus (equal) and nox (night)!

📸 Great Ridge, Chris Gilbert

Today would be a great day to delete your X account, I feel.

‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished

‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse

I received a heartbreaking email today: A paper in a special issue I’m editing is being retracted because one of its authors is afraid of losing their job and their legal status in the U.S. if they publish a scientific study on evolution. Yes, on evolution, nature's engine of diversity.

Trump moves to close government lab that helps track planet-warming pollution The lab is connected to the Mauna Loa Observatory, where scientists gather data to produce the Keeling Curve, a chart on the daily status of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations.

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I have no words. 🌎🧪

YouTube video by OMDVEVO Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Enola Gay (Official Music Video)

I didn't know Trump was a OMD hater www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5XJ...

US Geological Survey is switching sides, and is now pro-earthquake.

CDC Staff Prohibited From Co-Authoring Papers With World Health Organization Personnel It’s just the latest “Orwellian” crackdown on government scientists.

Scientists at the CDC have been prohibited from co-authoring publications with World Health Organization staff, dealing a blow to global research efforts and continuing the Trump administration’s aggressive attack on government-funded science. www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-wh...

Except this time, it's Ukraine and Russia.
History does indeed repeat itself.

US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN Politics The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.

The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine in a stunning shift from years of US policy.

US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN Politics The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.

In a shocking turn away from allies, the US sides with Russia to vote against a UN resolution condemning Moscow's war against Ukraine

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After landing his dream job as a park ranger, he’s ‘heartbroken’ to be let go in federal cuts | CNN Brian Gibbs had no clue Friday would be his last day at his dream job. The education technician park ranger at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa reported to work, only to be terminated on despit...

Brian Gibbs had no clue Friday would be his last day at his dream job. The education technician park ranger at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa reported to work, only to be terminated on despite receiving an exceptional performance evaluation in the fall.

YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg Steve's Reading Russia - Russian Press Review (17 February 2025)

One Russian newspaper today sums up how Moscow views events of the last few days: “Dumbfounded Europe, kneed by America just below the belt, is still struggling to get its breath back.” #ReadingRussia

I needed bread flour today, I'm not sure what influenced my choice...

Chesterfield Derbyshire any good? (Went to very ordinary state school 1967-72)

Just visited "Electric Dreams" exhibition at Tate Modern- lots of ideas for 'Art Club meets Science Club'

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