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BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.

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In RFK Jr.’s first interview as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, he made multiple incorrect or misleading statements, including about seed oils, an abortion drug and the notion that the U.S. has the “sickest population in the world.” www.factcheck.org/2025/02/fact...

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Congratulations to @percapitaaustralia.bsky.social and the other organisations who pulled the Community Tax Summit together, which Ken Henry spoke at. 👏 Learn more: percapita.org.au/community-ta...

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Seems with the rule of law (or lack of it) in the US under the current administration that Bluesky may become the bastion for truth and democracy for the rest of the world. Something to fight against the spread of disinformation. I really hope it doesn't become infected.

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Trump’s False and Misleading Ukraine Claims www.factcheck.org/2025/02/trum... #factcheck #DonaldTrump #Russia #Ukraine #Zelenskyy

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Trump’s False and Misleading Ukraine Claims (1/2) www.factcheck.org/2025/02/trum... #factcheck #DonaldTrump #Russia #Ukraine #Zelenskyy

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“A walking conflict of interest… $20 Billion in 🇺🇸 government contracts…” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

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Trump Distorts the Facts in Attack on the Courts www.factcheck.org/2025/02/trum... #DonaldTrump #factcheck

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“Both Coles and Woolworths have higher profit margins than supermarkets chains in the UK, USA and Europe. Australian shoppers are paying for those profits." The Australia Institute welcomes the latest move to give the ACCC more resources to take on these companies, on our behalf. MEDIA RELEASE:

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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

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European Parliament member 👇🏽

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Feel the Ref being a bit generous to MCY now? #MCYvPER

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Did Wood get the free kick when he was kicked in the head? In what was a much more reckless kick.

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Nice goal against a lazy PER defence #MCYvPER

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Musk Misleads on FEMA’s Migrant-Related Payments to New York City www.factcheck.org/2025/02/musk... #ElonMusk #FEMA #NewYorkCity #factcheck

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The Albanese government is misleadingly claiming it introduced three increases to the minimum wage as part of its cost of living measures. While the Labor government recommended the rises, the decision was made by the independent Fair Work Commission.

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DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY SCIENCE: 1. Chickenpox 2. Diphtheria 3. Measles 4. Pertussis 5. Pneumococcal Infection 6. Polio 7. Tetanus 8. Typhoid 9. Yellow Fever 10. Smallpox DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY RFK JR. OR PRAYER: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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@zalisteggall.bsky.social has launched an 'Ethical Political Advertising Code. "Telling the truth in your political ads. What a concept. Will be very interesting to see who decides to not back this idea," said @amyremeikis.bsky.social > live.australiainstitute.org.au

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“Clearly truth has been the first casualty of recent politics, both internationally and domestically. The issue that has been most distorted has been immigration.” “There is widespread community support for truth in political advertising – The Australia Institute found 87% were in favour.”

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I’ll say it again and again, I’ll always call it Twitter and I’ll always call it the Gulf Of Mexico.

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“Small scale nuclear reactors cannot and will not replace an ageing and unreliable energy system based on coal." "Governments will need to intervene as we transition to renewable energy” - The Hon Doug Cameron at the #ClimateIntegrity Summit.

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Despite weather radars being unable to manipulate rainfall, social media users are blaming these systems for the recent floods in North Queensland. "It's like saying a thermometer causes heat waves," one expert tells AAP FactCheck.

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Mobile apps have put sportsbooks in the hands of millions, and experts are seeing a surge in betting — and higher risk of problem gambling. As the Super Bowl approaches, a recovering addict shares his story.

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