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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
September 22, 2026
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September 22, 2026
In 1945, still reeling from World War II, representatives from 50 nations reached back to the U.S.
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
🚨 BREAKING: Netanyahu vows Israel will ‘finish the job’ of eliminating Hamas after dozens of delegates walk out at UNGA;
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Trump’s Crazed U.N. Speech Met With Silence and Walkouts Delegates began to walk out as Trump threatened other countries in his speech at the United Nations. newrepublic.com/post/215711/...
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Trump’s Crazed U.N. Speech Met With Silence and Walkouts
Delegates began to walk out as Trump threatened other countries in his speech at the United Nations.
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Council Estate Media @councilestatemedia.uk · 26/09/2025
delegates walk out during Netanyahu's UN speech
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Dozens of delegates from multiple nations walk out of UN hall as Israeli prime minister prepares to speak.
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Dom Ervolina @dominicervolina.com · 23/09/2026
Trump at the UN today basically said "I am the world's greatest peacemaker and I will commit mass genocide to prove it"
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The best part of the UN today were Carney, Macron, and Zelenskyy. Trump was a little clown sideshow to entertain the guests while actual leaders got actual work done in the background. A good first day for the UN general assembly. AI is probably going to get very regulated soon.
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The Sacramento Bee @sacbee.com · 10/09/2026
The California governor spoke at a YouTube event one day after an AI researcher said the technology could wipe out humanity by 2030.
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Newsom teases more AI safety regulations after Anthropic researcher’s resignation
The California governor spoke at a YouTube event one day after an AI researcher said the technology could wipe out humanity by 2030.
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Blakandblack @blakandblack.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Three researchers at Anthropic have revealed the artificial intelligence giant is worried AI will lead to the extinction of humanity within a short time frame, in a stunning public admission that prompted fresh calls for urgent AI regulation in the US and elsewhere apple.news/A9dWre9uNR4m...
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‘Could kill us all’: Anthropic insiders say AI has more than 10% chance of ending humanity – soon — The Age
The stunning admissions from three AI researchers prompted calls for urgent government action from both sides of the political divide in Washington, despite Donald Trump’s opposition.
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Pamorama 🇨🇦🐶💪🏕🇨🇦 @pamorama.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
There's a 10% chance AI could go rogue and kill us all. I am not loving those odds. How about you? #SheShed
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Major Update: AI Employees Warn It Could 'Kill Us All' by 2030, Trump Rejects Regulation, Harp's $45K Cash Payday, MAGA Turns on SCOTUS
Hey everyone, a researcher who spent his career building the most advanced AI models at both Anthropic and OpenAI quit this week and told the world, in plain terms, that the people building this techn...
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Even industry leaders want A.I. regulation
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Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 10/09/2026
i basically think we need AI to cause a giant screw-up of some kind (hack a central bank/military, take down air traffic control, that kinda thing) before we take the dangers even remotely seriously until then, the loons will keep saying regulation is the spawn of the antichrist or something
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Jules⚖️📨 @northjules.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Authoritarianism grows when government power can decide which critics get heard. When agencies like the FCC are pressured to punish networks, threaten licenses, or influence what reaches your television, regulation can become censorship—and dissent becomes the target. #WeStandWithKimmel
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Treehouse of Howers @tylerhower.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
You see this? www.wired.com/story/san-fr...
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San Francisco Orders Meta to Stop ‘Allowing’ AI Child Abuse Ads
The City Attorney’s Office has asked Meta to explain how the harmful ads repeatedly ran on Facebook and Instagram. The company claims the ads are not under the city’s jurisdiction.
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Daily Trix @dailytrix.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Jacob Coxon just resigned from Anthropic.
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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Jacob Coxon resigning from Anthropic and posting about how the company, along with OpenAI, acting irresponsibly should be a real wake up call for us all.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“I assume you’re saying literally you believe A.I. could kill us all by the end of the decade.” “Yeah.” 😕 Jacob Coxon tells CNN why he decided to leave Anthropic, says he was shocked his warning about A.I. maybe killing us all went viral.
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Galiano Island Books @galislbooks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Catherine🇨🇦📚🎸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @buca.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I like this idea! Try-it Tuesday. 👍🏼🇨🇦🍁
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PINO FOTUS @pino-fotus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“40,000 🇨🇦 Canadian Soldiers, 153 of whom died, fought with us after 911. They weren’t attacked. WE were attacked, but they sent their troops to go fight with us.” The way the Felon has treated our Canadian friends, we are not worthy of their friendship. His actions are disgusting and disgraceful.
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Douglas Ogg @dougogg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Cartoonist Michael de Adder captures the feel of a nation that is bloodied, but unbowed.
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#Montreal doctors lead international clinical trials on mRNA vaccines for cancer treatment www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
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Montreal doctors lead international clinical trials on mRNA vaccines for cancer treatment
Two doctors in Montreal are part of leading efforts to advance international clinical research into mRNA vaccines for cancer treatment.
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Catherine🇨🇦📚🎸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @buca.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Look for the sign Canadian peeps. Don’t be deceived.
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Old Hippie On Line Activist 🦋 @teresalynnkocsis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 09/09/2026
Not to brag, but our product has been foldable since 1828.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 09/09/2026
The only way to neutralize Fetterman is by flipping five senate seats instead of four in the midterms. He can’t be impeached or recalled, and there aren’t enough republican votes to expel him. He’s there until 2028 unless he resigns.
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Jeff's Fact Checker @thunderbayed.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Kudos to Freeland
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Pour avoir un Canada fort, il ne suffit pas de résister à une crise. Il faut aussi en sortir plus fort. Regardez le nouvel épisode de La ligne de conduite : youtu.be/DeNt1NbU8MM
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Canada strong is not just about withstanding a crisis. It’s about coming out of it stronger. Watch the new edition of Forward Guidance: youtu.be/eYAwioM3RQI
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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 07/09/2026
Approval of Mark Carney increases to 70%
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Approval of Mark Carney increases to 70%
The approval rating of Prime Minister Mark Carney is 70%.
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Bon Hanson @bonhanson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Welcome, President Zelenskyy! 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇦 www.ctvnews.ca/world/russia...
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in Calgary ahead of meeting with PM Carney
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Calgary on Wednesday night ahead of a scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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kenofseattle @kenofseattle.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
So why isn't Fox news televising interviews of all the happy people who live near data centers so we can hear what a treat it is to live with the constant noise, lights, increased utility costs and non-existent new jobs?
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Frank Amari @frankamari.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Today's cartoon by Dennis Goris:
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I don't understand why more people don't connect Trump calling Somalis "garbage" with the Hutus calling the Tutsis "cockroaches" and the Nazis calling the Jews "vermin." We know where it starts, and we know where it ends.
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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
This is beautiful. I'd never seen this
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Chris Williams @gaffa.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I wanted to verify this, and found this on the AIDS memorial Facebook page. I've included ALT text. And included the link in the ALT (I prefer not to give Zuck direct links.)
AIDS MEMORIAL

The AIDS Memorial

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Did you know that Dolly Parton (January 19, 1946 August 25, 2026) was an advocate and major financial supporter in the fight against HIV/AIDS, offering critical backing to the gay community at a time when the disease was highly stigmatised?

While country music culture historically remained silent during the peak of the AIDS epidemic, Dolly used her platform to raise funds, challenge stigma, and promote compassion.

Dolly's AIDS advocacy included contributing her song "You Gotta Be My Baby," to the 1994 charity album Red Hot + Country, which raised funds for HIV/AIDS awareness and research.

In 1994, Dolly joined 35 other country music stars in the "Break the Silence" AIDS Awareness campaign. This initiative broadcasted public service announcements advocating for sex education and safer practices.

Dolly's production company, Sandollar Productions, co-produced the 1989 Academy Award-winning documentary Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt. The film chronicled the lives of those memorialised on the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt.

Through the Dollywood Foundation and personal donations, Dolly consistently directed financial resources to HIV/AIDS-related charities and healthcare facilities.

Dolly we will always love you #whatisrememberedlives

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1374563664845888&id=theaidsmemorial
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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A reminder that Dolly Parton helped to fund Moderna’s covid-19 vaccine at the height of the pandemic in 2020 and she declined offers from MAGA regime to be gifted the now tainted presidential medal of freedom. She would’ve never wanted nor needed the orange felon’s fake praise and tribute.
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Judy Weston @westonjk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Honor her in the best possible way by signing up your children to receive a free book every month. The gift of reading is priceless.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 26/08/2026
A US military plane just casually landing in Moscow with no explanation from authorities. Totally normal. Nothing to see here.
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Marina @marinacasey.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Dear Canadians, If these outrageous demands don't offend you, if you are still visiting the States and don't care about buying U.S. products... #ShameOnYou.
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David Hamer @davidhamer1951.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
No deal with🇺🇸Nazi Trump is possible. Let’s just grit our teeth, carry on through tough times, and maybe try again when he’s gone. Meanwhile keep on building other relationships with other partners in all fields of endeavour as the 🇺🇸USA declines to a shell of its former self.
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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
NEW: Trump's approval ratings are underwater in 47 states including key battleground states such as North Carolina (-25), Maine (-31) and even Texas at -22. The only three positive states are Wyoming, Idaho and West Virginia--now known as the "DumbAF states." www.economist.com/interactive/...
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Donald Trump’s approval rating
Follow our presidential approval rating poll tracker to see how favourably Americans view Mr Trump
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Soumya Rangarajan, MD, MPP @soumya-goblue.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
#Wyoming, where Trump has a +14 approval rating "Wyoming is projected to lose 335 physicians by 2030 [for context, only have 1300 physicians in whole state]...HB 129 creates a provisional license pathway for internationally trained physicians" These #physicians come on...wait for it... #H1B #visas
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Wyoming Projected To Lose 335 Physicians By 2030, Lawmakers Look To Foreign Docs
In an effort to fix Wyoming's physician shortage, a bill to create a new pathway for foreign-trained doctors has advanced in the House. Rep. Jacob…
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Brant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I’m still Not Convinced he won the Swing States Represented here….
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Whatifisaidit @whatifisaidit.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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Mark MacKinnon @markmackinnon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
“It would be insane to hand the trade bully more power to shake us down by allowing them to dictate the terms of Canada’s trade with other countries. It’s hard to imagine a more poisonous pill than making a deal with the U.S. that suggests the French language be taken off labels…”
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Opinion: The trade cold war suddenly turns hot again
The list of last-minute U.S. demands made this an offer the Prime Minister had to refuse
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Eileen Clancy 🧿 @clancyny.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Do what you gotta do, Canada. Protect your people, economy and culture. The sooner the goons see the results, the quicker this ends.
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Vanelle 🦋🇨🇦 🎹🎤 & Buy Canadian Warrior @vanellemusic.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
“🍊 walked into this thinking he was shaking down a branch plant. He was actually picking a fight with his gas station, his grocer, his power company and his banker, all of whom turned out to be the same guy, and that guy ran two central banks.”
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BREAKING: The Annexation Papers. What Trump/Lutnick Actually Demanded From Canada Behind Closed Doors, Why It Was Never A Trade Deal, And Why He’s About To Enter The Find-Out Portion Of The Program
The snapback clause was the least offensive thing in that document. The verified list of American demands reads like articles of surrender. Now Carney is going to punch him in the mouth.
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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Pence: Trump’s trade fight with Canada is hurting the U.S. and is “the last thing we need right now.” wapo.st/4hLvJUf
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Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy
“I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is a trade war with Canada,” the former vice president told CNN.
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Mr RobertBob @mrrobertbob.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Mark Carney’s decision to suspend talks with the US rather than to compromise over a deal (one of the first world leaders to do so) deserves great respect. World leaders take note, Trump needs standing up to like this much more often.
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Waving Canadian Flag
ALT: Waving Canadian Flag
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