After a long battle, Paris’s beloved bouquinistes will be staying put this summer. The decision, announced on 13 February by the French government, came after considerable public backlash to the police prefecture’s original plan to move part of the iconic Seine booksellers elsewhere for the inauguration of the Olympics Games...
This is one of the most often glossed over facts about the Olympics: rampant corruption amongst the IOC. Sochi is a classic example and Salt lake City is another glaring example.
A large fire broke out overnight at an industrial enterprise in the city of Izhevsk in Russia's Udmurt Republic, the regional emergency service said on Feb. 17. Russian media previously reported that a shopping mall located at this address had been turned into a drone factory.
Actually they could throw him in a maximum security prison and condem him to solitary confinement (for his own protection you know) and that would negate the need for the Secret Service
Belgian customs officers seized three times as much cocaine in the port of Antwerp last year as U.S. customs and border officials seized in all of the United States
The extent of alleged damage to the plane, which costs at least $50 million, is unclear. The Kyiv Independent could not verify the information, and Ukraine's military intelligence has not officially commented on the burning of the Russian jet.
The real issue is not so much the debt but rather revenue raising, the increasing debt is merely a symptom of the US’s inability to attract enough revenue (via taxes) to cover it’s spending. Decades of propaganda by the right (you could easily substitute Oligarchy here) and the slashing of taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations has created an unsustainable debt situation. This is despite the sovereign debt issue.
Amid sexual assault allegations against Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler, a sex tape of his wife, Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, with a woman has been recovered by the police, according to a non-profit Florida watchdog group....
Last weekend, an auction held at his Florida home saw the item, described as “a one of a kind Trump Glock from the 45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump,” go up for bidding during a charity event. Pictures circulating on social media show the gun being presented at the auction, with news website Meidas Touch...
Bircher muesli, it’s basically oats soaked in milk overnight. Can be prepared weeks in advance (in dry form) and takes seconds to prepare the night before.
Charlie Kirk’s $4.75 million Spanish-style estate is tucked away in a gated Arizona country club that charges nearly a half-million dollars for a golf membership. It boasts a guest casita, “resort-style” pool and striking views of the Sonoran Desert....
Election Promise Tracker | RMIT ABC Fact Check (www.abc.net.au)
Just discovered this. I will pin this as it may be useful to come back to in discussion
Manhattan DA asks judge for a gag order in Trump's hush-money case ahead of next month's trial (apnews.com)
Jury selection in the case is scheduled to begin March 25. The judge, Juan Manuel Merchan, didn’t immediately rule.
Does hosting the Olympics, the World Cup or other major sports events really pay off? (phys.org)
After a long battle, Paris’s beloved bouquinistes will be staying put this summer. The decision, announced on 13 February by the French government, came after considerable public backlash to the police prefecture’s original plan to move part of the iconic Seine booksellers elsewhere for the inauguration of the Olympics Games...
Alleged drone factory catches fire in Russia's Izhevsk (kyivindependent.com)
A large fire broke out overnight at an industrial enterprise in the city of Izhevsk in Russia's Udmurt Republic, the regional emergency service said on Feb. 17. Russian media previously reported that a shopping mall located at this address had been turned into a drone factory.
Donald Trump will be the first former president to face a criminal trial, judge rules (www.motherjones.com)
Trump’s New York case will begin in March...
Mike Johnson Is Very Close to Losing Control of the House (www.notus.org)
A Belgian port seized tons of cocaine. Criminals tried to take it back. (wapo.st)
Belgian customs officers seized three times as much cocaine in the port of Antwerp last year as U.S. customs and border officials seized in all of the United States
Trump Explodes in Unhinged Tirade in Courtroom, Attacks Judge and Prosecutors, Then Storms Out (www.meidastouch.com)
Why you should prioritize orgasms in 2024, according to a psychotherapist (nypost.com)
Media: Ukraine's military intelligence torches Russian Su-34 jet at airbase (kyivindependent.com)
The extent of alleged damage to the plane, which costs at least $50 million, is unclear. The Kyiv Independent could not verify the information, and Ukraine's military intelligence has not officially commented on the burning of the Russian jet.
U.S. national debt surpasses $34 trillion (www.upi.com)
Top 20 phones of the year 2023 - GSMArena (m.gsmarena.com)
Founder of Anti-LGBT Moms For Liberty Filmed Sex Tape with Other Woman: Report (themessenger.com)
Amid sexual assault allegations against Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler, a sex tape of his wife, Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, with a woman has been recovered by the police, according to a non-profit Florida watchdog group....
Fucking finally. (www.rnz.co.nz)
Took him long enough.
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies aged 100 (www.bbc.com)
Elon Musk to file ‘thermonuclear lawsuit’ as advertisers desert X (www.theguardian.com)
Trump breaks yet another law (www.newsweek.com)
Last weekend, an auction held at his Florida home saw the item, described as “a one of a kind Trump Glock from the 45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump,” go up for bidding during a charity event. Pictures circulating on social media show the gun being presented at the auction, with news website Meidas Touch...
What is a nutritious, filling, and easy to eat breakfast for really early in the morning?
Preferably something that has little to no preparation required.
Attack on airfield in Berdiansk will affect Russia's capabilities on battlefield – UK intelligence (mastodon.online)
Jim Jordan fails again to win speaker gavel in second vote, getting less support than first try (www.nbcnews.com)
House Republicans want answers on agency spending on Biden’s federal climate corps (www.govexec.com)
Russia’s Avdiivka offensive is failing, says top Ukrainian officer (www.theguardian.com)
Major assault in Donetsk launched on Tuesday said to have resulted in serious losses for Moscow’s forces
Gary Gilmore - American criminal who gained international attention for demanding the implementation of his death sentence for two murders he had admitted to committing in Utah (en.wikipedia.org)
How Trump's MAGA movement helped a 29-year-old activist become a millionaire (apnews.com)
Charlie Kirk’s $4.75 million Spanish-style estate is tucked away in a gated Arizona country club that charges nearly a half-million dollars for a golf membership. It boasts a guest casita, “resort-style” pool and striking views of the Sonoran Desert....