I thought the Illuminati would have cooler people

"Microplastics are everywhere now; these minute particles are in our bodies – in the bloodstream, liver, digestive system and more... Continued use of plastic products and poor disposal leads to pollution of land, air and water."

The pardon of the 81-year-old author comes after Germany appealed for his release on 'humanitarian grounds'.

It’s that time of year when layoffs are announced, the cost of living crisis really bites, the govt continues to screw over Māori, the disabled, low-wage workers, the unemployed, AND the climate. But hey, #Christmas is just around the corner… My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol

Palestinians say so-called 'yellow line' impossible to discern, as Israeli troops in Gaza continue to kill.

Police response now in this story. “Proper process has been followed.”

Shocking scenes of the destruction of Gaza after hundreds of thousands of tons of destructive bombs were hit

Translation: He’s weighing a pardon

Honestly, the IPCA report into the police (mis)handling of the McSkimming case makes for jaw-dropping reading. But it’s 135 pages long so I’ve read it for you. Here’s my report on one of the most serious failures of integrity in modern policing history⬇️⬇️

These are the five senior officers who come in for the most criticism in the IPCA report on the McSkimming scandal.

OMG SPEECHLESS #Aurora has erupted & gone coronal (directly up). Now the entire southern sky

The United States weather agency has issued a G4 geomagnetic storm watch alert, implying severe storms expected.

WTF!!!! 🤬

A serious deterioration on the health condition of the baby Nada Arhumma, after several failed eye patch surgeries, where deformities of the injury began to increase apparently, Nada also suffers from severe impairment of seeing with her intact eye.. 1/2

You'll want to listen to this before its removed. In this video an Israeli lawyer now whistle-blower explains what's being done to his Palestinian client (prison guards rape him with a broom handle). The lawyer lodged a complaint in court so is now being targeted. www.instagram.com/reel/DQ8S26L...

Why Trump’s BBC lawsuit may fail: The ‘legal trip wires’ he faces to win $1bn

Dozens of protesters brandishing batons have forced their way into the Cop30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, clashing with security guards at the entrance ⬇️

Thank you @writagal.bsky.social for always lighting the way. We have had an uptick in donations today and they are so very welcome. I reckon after today, we all know what’s needed is a safe and secure alternative reporting option - and that’s what we’ve built @tika

Guys! Drop Crocs!! 😱 www.bbc.com/news/article...

A Virginia security officer is suing the Department of Homeland Security, alleging sex discrimination over a policy that bans transgender officers from conducting pat-downs. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...

Australia's High Court says government acted within its rights when it passed a law revoking 99-year lease for site.

The slow-moving storm is due to make landfall on Wednesday night after departing the Philippines.

The security pact, to be signed in January, pledges both countries to consult each other on security concerns.

Myanmar military defectors and leaked media reveal that ordinary soldiers on government bases are using lethal interrogation techniques against captured rebels, dissidents and civilians. Watch the film: aje.io/junta #MyanmarExposed

A Turkish accident investigation has begun its work at the crash site in coordination with Georgian authorities.

Pass it on urgently! Act immediately': Two brands of children's coloured sand recalled over asbestos concern #nzpol

I am on my way home to Toronto and the aurorae are absolutely phenomenal. If you are anywhere in the northern half of the continent, get outside and look up! Or better still, put your camera on a 10 second exposure and point it up.

As Corporal Jones would say "Don't panic, Mr. Mainwaring" BUT holly #Aurora Alert Batman! There's a big fuck off Aurora going off right now & for the next 24hrs. If this keeps up, it will visible from Auckland New Zealand after dark. Moon doesn't rise till 2:45am tomorrow so no issue.

#nzpol ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Answers the question: Can Robots drink Vodka? Yes. But they can't handle it.

Every element of this is comedic perfection.

I knew Trump’s overall style and aesthetic reminded me of someone and it wasn’t until yesterday it dawned on me who it was. The hair, the fake tan, the tacky decor. Its uncanny. Trump is Evil Liberace.

Anyone need a moment of calm? #SoundUp (Unfortunately I stopped recording about 1 second before a kākā swooped through.)

#nzpol But Luxon and Willis said they could see green shoots... ?

At last, my irrational annoyance with people who back into car parks is validated

California cop tried to stop a man pointing a gun at a female driver. It was a plainclothes ICE agent

And, here I was thinking one of the British royals was belatedly concerned about the use of Mountbatten-Windsor because of the pedophilia claims made against Andrew's uncle, the former Lord Mountbatten. But, no, it's all about the need to use a hyphen. 🙄 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

#nzpol Meanwhile in Aotearoa New Zealand, the current awful National Party/ NZ First/ ACT coalition government is throwing borrowed money at big oil and gas while shouting 'drill baby drill'. This climate science denying government has to go! For good!!!

Protesters lay outside the #COP30 climate summit in Brazil covered in white sheets, to call attention to the deaths of activists and journalists killed while "defending land, territories and natural resources."

Despite the releases, opposition leader Tundu Lissu remains behind bars, and hundreds have been charged with treason.

A father and his one-year-old daughter were pepper sprayed by US ICE agents in Chicago while on their way to go grocery shopping.

The Government of New Zealand has made a new tourism ad and it's surprsingly honest and informative!

R.I.P. Tatsuya Nakadai December 13, 1932 – November 8, 2025

The New York Times printing trash for nearly 122 years.

First, none of them look like this. Second, how does this flex “protect” anything?

Imagine walking out of a Walmart, Target or Costco. As you push your large shopping cart to your car, you ask yourself: Did I really need all that stuff? The answer is you probably didn’t. And now an economist has measured the effect.

This is a highly engaging narrative and I'm emotionally invested in it and the discourse around it. Mostly my emotions range from joy to joy in German.

The science of storytelling with author and humanist Kurt Vonnegut 😅❤️ Kurt was born #OnThisDay 1922.