This is a very good explainer on the nature of warfare in Ukraine/Russia. A robot army perhaps not so far away. youtu.be/douJCaR8lBs?...

Overall, this big @nytimes.com investigation identified $500m+ that was donated to Trump-backed groups AFTER the election from 346 donors. It found that more than half of the donors have benefited in some way from actions by Trump or his administration. (gift link)

This is lovely: the story behind Chris Rea’s driving home for Christmas… www.theguardian.com/culture/2016...

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This is very, very good from simon marks … youtu.be/ZnzYUCT7CGc?...

BREAKING Trump administration begins release of Epstein files

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Literally OMG

@lewisgoodall.com on cracking form in this. 1st class analysis: youtube.com/watch?v=ngDZ...

@mrjamesob.bsky.social thought this would make you chuckle (from LinkedIn).

Ofcom is reviewing how one major platform is dealing with hate crime - including antisemitism and anti-Muslim prejudice. It does not want to publicly say which platform. It is opaque as to whether all forms of racism have similar or assymetric levels of priority www.politicshome.com/news/article...

Total tune … youtube.com/watch?v=C9Wt...

Lewis calmly, almost casually, eviscerating this Russian puppet.

🔥🔥🔥 DO NOT BE DISTRACTED & STAY LOUD!! 🔥🔥🔥 DONALD TRUMP IS GOING DOWN!! TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS!!! I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared.

Stop forcing rainbows down our throats, says Colin from Portsmouth

This should warm your cockles. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Farage the Garage just sung the praises of Milan as a beacon of hope for British 30 some-things. Head wobble time.

The shadowy world of Reform U.K.

Homes worth more than £2mn set to be hit by Budget raid on.ft.com/4rocFhe

X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based. Here’s an “influencer from Texas”

NEW: Nathan Gill, Reform’s former leader in Wales, sentenced to 10.5 years in prison over pro-Russia bribes.

BREAKING 🚨: U.S. Housing Market 53% of homes have lost value over the last year, the highest share of depreciation in 13 years 📉🏡😱

This will require some navigating by fifa.

Breaking: Line of Duty has been confirmed for a seventh series, BBC has said. 17 million people saw the series six finale in 2021. Steve, Ted Hastings (like the battle) and Kate are all reprising their roles.

A news conference started well for Gianni Infantino. Then Trump reiterated threats to relocate World Cup games from LA and Seattle. And then the likely recipient of FIFA’s peace prize didn’t rule out launching strikes on World Cup co hosts Mexico. www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

Want to look through Jeffrey Epstein’s documents yourself? We published a searchable database of the entire set of new Epstein files and emails. Despite Trump saying this is a scam, Trump is mentioned more than anyone else. Search for yourself here: journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/sea...

@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social giving a master class in political comms on @lbc.co.uk just now.

Trump approval takes worst nose-dive yet with staggering losses among key groups

Trump ‘spent hours’ at Epstein’s house with victim of sex trafficking, email alleges on.ft.com/49lfk4N

I’ve just donated. Please consider doing the same. @michaelwolffnyc.bsky.social taking the fight to trump. gofund.me/7a94f63a4

Streameast: How the authorities took down the world’s largest illegal sports streaming platform. Includes explanation from lead investigator, developments re revenue generated, images after the raid and why the story is not over. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

@mrjamesob.bsky.social perhaps a little chat about the bbc, trump & the telegraph this morning?

How China is reshaping the world’s energy outlook, its geopolitics and its capacity to limit the catastrophic effects of climate change

Some hope for those who dream of an America without Trump. youtube.com/live/wucYZJU...

A visual metaphor for the moment.

If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.

Reddit and streaming giant Kick to be added to a list of websites banned for under-16s in Australia from next month u.afp.com/SeEQ

Victoria is good.

Reminder: Mexico is a co-host with USA for next year’s Fifa World Cup.

An FBI jet allegedly traveled to and from a pro wrestling event Patel’s girlfriend performed at last weekend, according to public flight records.

A cracking Prof G podcast. @profgalloway.com youtube.com/watch?v=SGUq...

Bravo Charles; reading the room.

@mrjamesob.bsky.social feels like a Russian cyber job to me #chelmsford

Lewis Goodall pressing Chris Philp on the difference between what Sarah Pochin said and what Robert Jenrick said about 'white faces'.

No one better if you want to get under the skin of Putin and understand what’s really going on in Russia.

A great, if depressing, listen. As ever. Can we at least get a name-change from #nokings please. #nodicator #epsteinfiles would be more impactful in my humble opinion.

"At this moment in time, of course, the release of the TRUMPSTEIN Files is really the public's main priority."

an FBI official says the alleged NBA gambling ring involves the "Toronto Rangers" (not a real team), which doesn't exactly inspire confidence in the quality of their investigation