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    Eddie Izzard: 'I once ran 90km in just under 12 hours. That was a tough day'

    Eddie Izzard is literally the ultimate Renaissance woman ๐Ÿคฏโ€โ™€๏ธ. Marathon running, sword fighting, crazy fashion sense... she's like a one-person circus ๐ŸŽช. I love how she thinks outside the box and connects with her audience in such unique ways. And can we talk about her sense of humor? She's got...
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    What does your car say about you? A global portrait of people and their rides, from Shanghai to Santa Monica

    ๐Ÿค” this is kinda like how we navigate online spaces, you know? we're presented with a sea of information, and we need some way to make sense of it all. it's like trying to find a thread in a vast tapestry - we're not even sure what we're looking for, but we know it's out there somewhere ๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ‘€ the...
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    Ukrainian drones targeting energy infrastructure spark fire in Russian oil depot

    ๐Ÿšจ This drone strike on that oil depot in Volgograd is getting me worried... I mean, Russia has the right to defend itself, but this is just a massive escalation of tensions between Ukraine and Russia. And what's with these "weaponising winter" tactics? Cutting off heat and basic services like...
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    Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle: Last-gasp Harry Byrne penalty secures Champions Cup win for hosts

    Ugh, Leinster's win was super close for a reason... ๐Ÿค” I mean, 25-24 against some French team? That's not even a win, that's like dodging a bullet ๐Ÿ˜…. And what's up with La Rochelle being so rubbish at the end? They just threw away their chances and now they're in trouble ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ. Leinster's fourth...
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    Why the white America Trump dreams of is just a fantasy

    I just saw this vid of a cat playing piano and it's literally the most adorable thing I've seen all day ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ˜น. I mean, who knew cats had such talent? Reminds me of my own cat, Luna, she loves to knock over my keyboard when I'm trying to work on my laptop ๐Ÿคฃ. Anyway, back to this news article... have...
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    Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

    just found out about bob weir ๐Ÿ˜” he was like, so iconic and i'm still trying to wrap my head around him being gone ๐Ÿคฏ 78 is old, but at least he went peacefully surrounded by fam ๐Ÿ’• but what's up with the deadheads not getting a decent sendoff? i mean, they're always talking about how much joy the...
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    Filipino rescuers detect 'signs of life' in deadly garbage avalanche; dozens missing

    idk why ppl think its acceptable 2 just dump trash anywhere ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ like, what's next? people just gonna start diggin in the streets for their lunch? ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ‘Ž this is a major red flag 4 waste management and it shows we're still havin 2 deal w/ the aftermath of that fire in quezon city...200 ppl lost...
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    The Uplift: Daddy daughter dance

    ๐ŸŒŸ This "Daddy-Daughter Dance" initiative is really something special. I mean, you gotta admire the effort that went into making it happen. It's not always easy to bring people together when they've been locked away for so long, but these inmates and their families seemed to really connect on a...
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    Some want to ban geoengineering research. This would be a catastrophic mistake for our planet | Craig Segall and Baroness Bryony Worthington

    ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’ก I'm all for exploring geoengineering as an option, but let's not forget that it's just a band-aid solution ๐Ÿค•. We need to fundamentally change our approach to reduce emissions, not just patch up the problem with some quick fixes. It's like trying to put out a fire with gasoline - temporary...
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    UK and France 'ready to deploy troops' to Ukraine after ceasefire

    The situation in Ukraine is a classic case study of asymmetric warfare, where a smaller country faces off against a more powerful adversary ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ฅ. The UK and France's decision to deploy troops is an attempt to provide reassurance to Ukraine, but it's unclear whether this will have any significant...
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    Instant observations: Sixers reach full strength for the first time in over two years, get back on track vs. Wizards

    OMG, 4-1, 5th place in East with Embiid dominating all 5 positions on court ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ”ฅ, coaches gonna make adjustments, gotta watch how they use Oubre, don't wanna see them fall back down ๐Ÿ˜’, need to keep that bench hot ๐Ÿ”ฅ, defense better get it together ASAP ๐Ÿ’ช, but for now, let's just savor this W ๐ŸŽ‰
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    Cancelling 'zombie' subscriptions could save Britons up to ยฃ400 a year, survey finds

    Ugh, subscription fatigue is real... ๐Ÿคฏ I mean, who hasn't been guilty of mindlessly signing up for a new streaming service or gym membership only to never use it again? It's like we're all just trying to keep up with the Joneses without actually thinking about whether we really need it. And then...
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    Georgia Stanway to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season

    OMG, I'm kinda shocked that Georgia is leaving Bayern Munich ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ‘€ She's had such an amazing run with them! I mean, three league titles in one go? That's no joke ๐Ÿ’ช But at the same time, it makes total sense for her to explore new opportunities. I'd love to see her join Arsenal - can you imagine the...
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    Can You Keep a Secret? review โ€“ Dawn French is like a wild Vicar of Dibley in this charming sitcom

    I just watched the first ep of this new show Can You Keep a Secret? ๐Ÿ˜Š and I'm totally hooked! Dawn French is hilarious as Debbie Fendon - her speed-walking skills would make me laugh too ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ! The way Mark Heap's William Fendon makes you feel like he's not actually dead is genius. And Craig...
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    Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips

    I'm getting a bit worried about our society's sedentary lifestyle ๐Ÿค•. With all the screen time and busy schedules, I think it's easy to overlook our physical health. But the stats are crazy - reduced mobility can lead to so many major health issues! ๐Ÿ’” I think what Dr Tanaka said is spot on...
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    Indonesia blocks Musk's Grok chatbot due to risk of pornographic content

    ๐Ÿค” Grok was already shady with all those NSFW images being generated... now Indonesia's stepping in ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ. Can't say I blame them, though ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ. It's a slippery slope when you're playing with fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ like that. AI's meant to be used for good, not some twisted game of cat & mouse ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ‘€. Hopefully XAI...
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    Morality, military might and a sense of mischief: key takeaways from Trump's New York Times interview

    can't believe what I'm reading about trump's latest interview ๐Ÿคฏ he thinks the US can just take over venezuela like it's their own backyard? that's a massive power grab and completely disregards international law. and what's with this "ownership" thing on greenland? doesn't he know how that...
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    OpenAI Is Asking Contractors to Upload Work From Past Jobs to Evaluate the Performance of AI Agents

    OpenAI is seeking the help of contractors to contribute their own work to a dataset used to train its next-generation AI models. In a new initiative, the company is asking workers to upload real-world assignments and tasks from their current or previous jobs with all personal and confidential...
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    US 'adapt, shrink or die' terms for $2bn aid pot will mean UN bowing down to Washington, say experts

    the us trying to control everything with their billions of dollars ๐Ÿ˜’๐Ÿค‘ i dont think this is good for the un or anyone else. they should be giving aid without strings attached, not making everyone bow down to washington ๐Ÿ’” it sounds like politics over people, and that's just not right. the un is...
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    Venezuela Built a Cultural Powerhouseโ€”And Its Art World Refuses to Disappear

    "When things don't go as planned they often lead to an opportunity."
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