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"I would advise anybody who’s working for Durham County Council on climate change initiatives or diversity, equity and inclusion or things that you go on working from home, I think you all better really be seeking alternative careers very, very quickly." www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/...

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It's no secret that the AfD is backed by Putin, so the German government is keen that a foreign entity doesn't meddle in its elections, boosting anti-democratic elements. This already appears to have happened in America, so much so that Rubio now sees German precaution as a threat.

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Families of children given free school meals in London (implemented by London Mayor Sadiq Khan) reported not only did it help children to study but improved family health and finances. Anyone genuinely concerned for the welfare of families should be onboard with schemes like this.

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Amusingly enough the main point here seems to be that Musk actually believes his views ARE the truth (or, in his opinion, at least for the most part given a bit of embellishing) Therefore his theory probably was that Grok would just be his opinions and views minus exaggeration - instead it rebelled

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KEVIN MAGUIRE: Turquoise Trumpism threatens Labour after destroying Tories Starmer pushed traditionally Labour voters into the dodgy embrace of trickster Farage. Runcorn was the revenge of ICI retirees on modest occupational pensions who lost winter fuel allowances www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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A comparison between the great leader and the great leader.

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You'd be forgiven for thinking that Runcorn was Reform's Pivotal achievement but it's merely one example of Reform's huge breakthrough success on election night.

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Roman lime kiln, grave and buildings found in dig Archaeologists say an "exceptionally well preserved" artefact may be the first to be found in a former Roman settlement. It was discovered during work on the Centre Severn site near Tenpin in Barnwood, Gloucester www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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18th-century monk's anus was stuffed with wood chips and fabric to mummify him, researchers discover Sounds like a game gone wrong. www.livescience.com/archaeology/...

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UN judge jailed in UK after forcing woman to work as slave Lydia Mugambe stopped young Ugandan woman holding down steady job and made her work as her maid, court told Mugambe’s legal accomplishments included work concerning the protection of human rights. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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'Feels like the Titanic': Tory MPs give Badenoch less than a year In theory Badenoch should have had the ideal opportunity to rebuilt the Tory Party as Starmer lurched from one domestic crisis to another. Instead her party is in chaos and heading for implosion. inews.co.uk/news/politic...

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She has the look of a rogue healthcare professional about to turn off someone's life support.

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'I get it': Starmer responds after losing Runcorn by-election to Nigel Farage's Reform UK The prime minister says the result proves Labour needs to go "further" and faster in delivering change for the public. People want change that improves their lives not austerity. news.sky.com/story/i-get-...

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Should be obvious already but when you look at the antonym's for DEI it makes it clearer: Diversity > Apartheid Equity > Inequity Inclusion > Exclusion Something reminiscent of South African apartheid.

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"Tory plotting already underway to replace Kemi Badenoch as leader after local elections disaster" Badenoch is terrible as a leader but Robert Jenrick, the replacement many want, is a revolting individual. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

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Reform chair Zia Yusuf claimed "Boris [Johnson]’s immigration changes have fuelled cultural disunity" Multi-millionaire Yusuf, who has Sri Lanka heritage, has been key to the success of the anti-immigration Reform Party - bankrolling it with crucial funding. www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...

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Local elections: Ed Conway digests 'extraordinary' result Reform UK have made gains across the country in the local elections - and pulled off what Sky economics and data editor described as an "extraordinary" victory in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election. news.sky.com/video/local-...

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This is why Trump is so comfortable with tyrants and dictators across the worlds. They are kindred spirits.

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Reform UK's new mayor storms out of TV interview after 'soul destroying' campaign This was after parachute candidate Dame Andrea Jenkyns referred mockingly to another candidate's South African accent when it was pointed out Jenkyns was an outsider to the region www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-...

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"Reform beats Labour by six votes to take Runcorn and Helsby" Low turnout always seems to favour far-right parties, in 2024 left\centre parties had 66% of the vote on a turnout of 53% Now Reform got 38.7% of the vote on a 20.6% turnout and win by just six votes. www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

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"Reform doesn't seem to be likely to win but also it's possible their strength may be under represented in this poll." Well got that right - they came second and much closer to winning than anticipated.

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Aand it turned out that Green was not the tactical vote after all

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Switzerland making amends for storing German gold during WW2.

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The MAGA virus is now in full swing it seems

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Carla Denyer says it is "remarkable" how close the election is Denyer, Bristol MP and co-leader of the Greens, said it was "remarkable" that the election was "too close to call". www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...

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I hope no-one shows Trump this - because he'd probably actually think it's a good idea.

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Bizarrely in ALDI I saw Cinco de Mayo (5th May) merchandise and nothing for the May Bank Holiday. England has plastic sombreros and Mojito flavoured snacks and looking up Scotland they seem to have some sort of haggis type snack.

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Seven takeaways from US-Ukraine resources deal The key takeaway seems to be that Ukraine has got Trump to recognise "Russia's full-scale invasion" of Ukraine - the way to get Trump do anything it seems is to make it part of some financial deal. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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"Stroke victim could sing before speaking again" A woman who suffered a stroke at the age of 24 described how she was able to sing Tina Turner songs before she could speak. Summer was given a 10% chance to live, with her family told to say their "goodbyes." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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“China Disrupts Earth’s Rotation”: NASA Confirms Massive Project Is Slowing the Planet With Unprecedented Global Consequences NASA confirms that China's Three Gorges Dam project is subtly altering Earth's rotation, raising global environmental concerns. www.sustainability-times.com/environmenta...

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London Eye 'breaks down' on hottest day of the year leaving people trapped in pods Sounds like something out of sci-fi. Also it broke down twice on the same day but in typical London style was deemed safe to resume again and carry on minutes after the repairs. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

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Apparently The Pope met Just Death Vance shortly before he passed away.

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In 1854 writer Henry David Thoreau criticised the dumbing down of society which he referred to as "brain-rot." "While England endeavors to cure the potato-rot, will not any endeavor to cure the brain-rot, which prevails so much more widely and fatally?"

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This is the first time I've seen an advert informing people of an election in a regional accent. And also the first time I've seen one advising you to bring photo ID to vote (courtesy of the Conservatives who got themselves into a panic over voting fraud.)

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A little surprised at first that a Trump appointed judge rebuked him but then realised he was appointed in 2018 during Trump's first term when his appointees weren't all sycophantic bootlickers.

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Ten years ago, if a British citizen had been in the same situation as Johal, the British government would have made much more of a fuss especially after an acquittal. Now Britain seems muted - post Brexit Britain is more concerned with trying to obtain trade deals than speaking out

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The bad news is I didn't know this website existed - the good news is I seemed to have got my tactical vote right. As long as Putin puppet Reform doesn't win.

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Looks like the old guard who weren't happy with Pope Francis are making moves to get a more Conservative Pope back in power.

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Kremlin says Russia ready for mass mobilization like in WWII 'at any moment' Russia can mobilize for war on a scale comparable to the Soviet Union during World War II if necessary, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on April 30. kyivindependent.com/kremlin-says...

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Mike's last Waltz.

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