Hamas delays release of second group of hostages. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-775052
Residents of Key West, Florida voted to limit cruise ships to 1500 passengers a day. This upset the wealthy pier operator, so he donated $1 million to Ron DeSantis’s campaign. DeSantis repaid the favor by signing a bill to overturn the local residents.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/25/us/key-west-cruise-ships-desantis.html
@nytimes did an expose on Code Pink. It basically just funded by the Chinese.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/05/world/europe/neville-roy-singham-china-propaganda.html
@evan
What is even more worrisome is that the judges involved with the Trump cases have not already thrown him in jail for contempt.
Waxwings: The Drunk Birds of the World
When waxwings eat fermented fruit, they can become quite drunk. They may lose their coordination, fly erratically, and even pass out. In some cases, waxwings have even been known to die from alcohol poisoning.
Wise passers-by are often seen collecting drunk waxwings from sidewalks and putting them in safe places until they sober up to protect them from predators and other hazards.
#Liberal #Canada PM #Trudeau says #Conservative Pierre #Poilievre is abandoning #Ukraine due to #Trump influence.
"The real story is the rise of a #RightWing, #American #MAGA influence thinking that has made #Canadian #Conservatives, who used to be among the strongest defenders of Ukraine... turn their backs on something Ukraine needs in its hour of need," Trudeau said.
Poilievre is leading in all Canadian polls.
Trump is a conservative candidate in #US #Election2024.
"V. V. V. Well done, #Germany!"
#Germany extends residence permit for #Ukrainian refugees until 2025
Residence permits for #Ukrainians who fled the #Russian war of aggression and received protection in #Germany will be valid until March 4, 2025. The corresponding resolution was approved by the #German_Bundesrat.
As noted in a statement from the #German Interior Ministry, #Ukrainians do not need to apply to extend their residence status, and no related meetings with immigration authorities
Thousands take to streets in Gaza in rare public display of discontent with Hamas | AP News https://apnews.com/article/gaza-hamas-demonstration-israel-blockade-palestinians-306b19228f9dd21f1036386ce3709672
A creep is known by the company he keeps.
#MikeJohnson spreads myth that #transgender-inclusive #restroomPolicies enable #sexualPredators.
Instead, studies have shown that #trans people are likely to face assault are harassment when they’re not allowed to use the restrooms appropriate for their #genderIdentity.
via @uspolitics https://www.advocate.com/politics/mike-johnson-restroom-predator
Two weeks left to apply!
We are hiring an Associate Professor of Spatio-Temporal Data Visualization @utwente
Work with us on your passions in #dataviz, #cartography and/or (geo)visual analytics! We will prioritize selecting women who fit the profile.
This position can become permanent after one year (assuming a successful evaluation), and comes with a funding package which includes a fully-funded PhD position.
Apply by 10 Dec: https://utwentecareers.nl/en/vacancies/1510/associate-professor-spatio-temporal-data-visualization/
Info: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/vacancy-associate-professor-spatio-temporal-data-yuri-engelhardt-jtlhe/
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