Liza Hearon
@helloliza.bsky.social
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News journo @HuffPost @WSJ @Mashable @Kyodo
It's not just me complaining about Christmas getting earlier every year in the UK! The data shows it's true!!
www.ft.com/content/e255...
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The data that shows Christmas is starting earlier than ever in the UK
From shops stocking mince pies in September to festive songs entering the charts in November, festive âcreepâ is on the rise
https://www.ft.com/content/e255e726-57fb-4628-a3da-5023651bbba0
22 days ago
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Alarming story about a process most don't even know about - the Wayback Machine archiving news publisher homepages so we have a record of history
www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/the-...
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The Wayback Machineâs snapshots of news homepages plummet after a âbreakdownâ in archiving projects
Between May and October 2025, homepage snapshots fell by 87% across 100 news publications.
https://www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/the-wayback-machines-snapshots-of-news-homepages-plummet-after-a-breakdown-in-archiving-projects/
about 2 months ago
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Kevin Schofield
2 months ago
Rachel Reeves Blames Brexit As She Prepares To Raise Taxes And Cut Spending
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/rachel...
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Rachel Reeves Blames Brexit As She Prepares To Raise Taxes And Cut Spending
The chancellor said the impact of leaving the EU is "severe and long lasting".
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/rachel-reeves-blames-brexit-as-she-prepares-to-raise-taxes-and-cut-spending_uk_68ef5a87e4b0a6936a12c8bb
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Interesting look at one of the biggest issues in Japanese politics right now
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Japan Needs Foreign Workers. Its Far Right Is Turning Against Them
In the city of Toyota, immigrants help power the economy while facing political backlash.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-10-09/japan-s-far-right-alarms-foreign-workers-in-toyota-city?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc2MDA3MjE4NCwiZXhwIjoxNzYwNjc2OTg0LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUM1ZaVzdHUFFRSjIwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJBMTYyMjU2MDk0MDQ0MTg1OTJENzc4RTUzMjRBQkM2QiJ9.xEB-xt0rDibdVmYtd8VKg3KyhZngkL-ZQ4PpYFWxLZY&leadSource=uverify%20wall
2 months ago
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Every UK police force now has a journalist safety liaison officer (JSLO)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Journalist safety officers hired in every police force in UK
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) says the move would be welcomed by journalists.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgvx589rl0o
3 months ago
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Sad to hear about Derk Sauer - I never met him but he was definitely known to anyone who spent time in English-language media in Russia. RIP.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/a...
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Derk Sauer obituary
Media proprietor and founder of the Moscow Times who championed independent journalism in his adopted home country of Russia
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/aug/08/derk-sauer-obituary
5 months ago
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Enjoyed hearing Rick Steves' thoughts on why Americans should travel, now more than ever
www.bbc.co.uk/travel/artic...
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Why Rick Steves wants Americans to travel more
BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and travel writer Rick Steves discuss the importance of travel and how it can bring new perspectives.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/travel/article/20250730-travel-culture-shock-rick-steves-katty-kay-interview
5 months ago
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Liza Hearon
Phil Lewis
5 months ago
AOL is finally shutting down its dial-up internet service
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AOL is finally shutting down its dial-up internet service
AOLâs dial-up internet is finally taking its last bow. Yes, while perhaps a dinosaur by todayâs digital standards, dial-up is still around.
https://apnews.com/article/aol-shuts-down-dial-up-internet-275a81f8a725619663437350b7c7ed36
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Yomiuri Shimbun becomes first big Japanese media company to sue one of the main AI companies (via
@pressgazette.co.uk
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pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/ne...
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Who's suing AI and who's signing: Major Japan newspaper sues Perplexity, while Gannett signs
News AI deals revealed: Which publishers are suing and which are signing deal with the tech giants over generative AI.
https://pressgazette.co.uk/platforms/news-publisher-ai-deals-lawsuits-openai-google/
5 months ago
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Enjoyed this musing on Glastonbury
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Idealistic city Glastonbury is a microcosm of British life
The pastoral quilt of glamping tents and a VIP backstage area reflect the UK's increasing disparities. Can the idealistic city hold out against the hyper...
https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/all-british-life-is-at-glastonbury---except-nigel-farage
6 months ago
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Liza Hearon
Internet Archive
6 months ago
Big update to GifCities, our GeoCities GIF search engine! đ Now with semantic search, size filtering, and GifGrams to share. Explore & share vintage web fun âĄď¸
gifcities.org
#GifCities
#InternetArchive
#WebHistory
#GIFs
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A good reminder from
@lukemcgee.bsky.social
that air raids in Kyiv aren't normal
www.theneweuropean.co.uk/luke-mcgee-i...
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In Kyiv, my app told me: You are about to be bombed
What itâs like to be in the centre of one of Putinâs airstrikes
https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/luke-mcgee-in-kyiv-my-app-told-me-you-are-about-to-be-bombed/
7 months ago
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Really interesting piece on the transformation in sports journalism and what that means for the wider industry
www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
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Iâm a Gen Z journalist. My generation doesnât know what that means. - Poynter
The issue with younger generations is deeper than media mistrust. Itâs that no one knows what a journalist is.
https://www.poynter.org/commentary/2025/gen-z-lacks-understanding-journalism-news-media/
7 months ago
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OK I love this
apnews.com/article/book...
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See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new home
Residents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books â one by one â from its former site to a new location about a block away.
https://apnews.com/article/bookstore-book-brigade-chelsea-michigan-03c553623c91c16a272b8a8149e4c298
9 months ago
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Liza Hearon
Eliza Mackintosh
10 months ago
Drawing on survivor interviews, satellite imagery and verified videos, reporting by
@tqiblawi.bsky.social
, Sarah El Sirgany,
@allegragoodwin.bsky.social
and
@gianlucamezzo.bsky.social
reveals the scale of sectarian violence that played out across Syria's coastal region earlier this month.
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We're following all the latest updates of the Trump inauguration over at
@huffpost.com
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www.huffpost.com/entry/donald...
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Donald Trump Inauguration: Live Updates As 47th President Takes Office
Follow along for the latest updates as Trump returns to the White House.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-inauguration-live-updates_n_678a8f36e4b097ab56976f5b
11 months ago
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Liza Hearon
Luke McGee
11 months ago
Trump finally returns! Europe and the UK have legal instruments that they could use to fight off an aggressive Trump. The biggest question is, do they have the guts to use them. I have a story out on Trump, Musk, Europe, Brexit reset and all sorts in
@inews.co.uk
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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How Elon Musk is unwittingly helping UK's Brexit reset
EU sources say they expect Musk to attack other leaders after his onslaught against Starmer
https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/elon-musk-brexit-reset-uk-eu-3482465
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Wise words and a beautifully written story as always from love & relationship expert
@rachelvthompson.bsky.social
<3
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
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At 35, I'm the only single friend left - being alone is better than settling
While her friends are in long-term relationships or parents, Rachel Thompson is the last friend alone, but it's taught her valuable life lessons
https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/thirty-five-only-single-friend-alone-better-than-settling-3465391
12 months ago
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What this newfound Musk-Trump alliance means for the war in Ukraine. Smart story from
@maritavlachou.bsky.social
www.huffpost.com/entry/musk-t...
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Why Donald Trump And Elon Musk's Bromance Might Spell Trouble For Ukraine
Musk had already had outsize influence over Ukraine. His proximity to Trump makes him a wild card in the war's future.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/musk-trump-ukraine-war-future_n_673df01ae4b0f17b35e085ab
about 1 year ago
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www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u...
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Ukraineâs 'Witches of Bucha' prepare for combat as the specter of a Russian peace deal looms
The volunteer civil defense force, which is 90% women, is primarily tasked with defending the skies, shooting down the Iranian-made Shahed drones that arrive nearly every night.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/ukraines-witches-bucha-prepare-combat-specter-russian-peace-deal-looms-rcna181527
about 1 year ago
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David Plouffe, a senior adviser to the Harris campaign, said the campaignâs internal polling never had Harris ahead of Trump. (âď¸
@delaneyrules.bsky.social
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www.huffpost.com/entry/kamala...
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Kamala Harris Campaign Aides Suggest Campaign Was Just Doomed
The Harris campaignâs internal polling apparently never had her ahead of Trump.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kamala-harris-campaign-polls_n_67462013e4b0fffc5a469baf
about 1 year ago
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Liza Hearon
HuffPost
about 1 year ago
Introducing our HuffPosters Starter Pack! These are the HuffPost reporters and editors you need to follow đ
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