Andy Burnham is first P.M. to confirm that there was Russian interference in the Brexit referendum. "The Prime Minister said he believes it is important to put this ‘clearly on the record’ to help voters in Germany and France understand that some politics are ‘instigated by enemies’ amid the rise of far-right parties."
https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/11/andy-burnham-confirms-russia-interfered-brexit-vote-29698897/
#Russia #Brexit #ElectionInterference #AfD #Germany #Merz #France #UK #Burnham

Unintended consequences of the US rejection of international law under the trump regime finally catching up — I guess we're siding with Putin's Russia now.

"Japan angry after Russia seeks extradition of ICC chief targeted by US"
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3370288/japan-angry-after-russia-seeks-extradition-icc-chief-targeted-us
#geopolitics #USpol

I'm sorry, which primitive, backwater country is this? Something nice for children during MAGA Sunday School lessons. Never say they can't embarrass themselves more or possibly stoop any lower. Maybe they'll make watching mandatory, under threat of... public execution? Will the Cabinet attend?

Pentagon says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed" after Defense Secretary Whiskey Pete Hegseth had described it as being "public."
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/09/g-s1-147419/fort-hood-shooter-execution
#primitive #stupid #disgusting

Governor Shapiro: "I want every Pennsylvanian to know this: measles does not care about your county, your faith, or your social circle... I urge everyone to take this seriously and to discuss any concerns with their trusted health care provider.”

Me: Get vaccinated. Get your children vaccinated. Tell your friends and family to get vaccinated.

Thanks!
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/05/pennsylvania-measles-outbreak-hospitalizations-deaths
#VaccinesWork #vaccinate #vaccines #PublicHealth #ScienceMatters #measles #Pennsylvania

Convenient. Of course this grifting, corrupt regime did. "US exits European anti-corruption panel"
https://apnews.com/article/trump-corruption-council-of-europe-31f7f0e4bba7bf26dfc99cd2c3a20d16
#grift #corruption #geopolitics

Something new — and good: Leopardus tilcayo — new tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/18/new-tiger-cat-species-identified-in-bolivia-first-in-over-a-century
#GoodNews #conservation #nature #Bolivia #CatsOfMastodon

Smart:
"I’m a pediatrician in Michigan who created Rx Kids, one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty programs – here’s what I’ve learned about how medical schools can improve community health"
https://theconversation.com/im-a-pediatrician-in-michigan-who-created-rx-kids-one-of-the-nations-largest-anti-poverty-programs-heres-what-ive-learned-about-how-medical-schools-can-improve-community-health-277064
#PublicHealth #pediatrics #ChildhoodHealth #poverty #Michigan #UBI

Seems important — maybe:
"U.S. watches as Russia, China, Iran, Saudi Arabia(🤔😳 ???) and Africa’s BRICS powers rally in India to bypass sanctions and break the US dollar’s hold over global finance"
https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/us-watches-as-russia-china-iran-saudi-arabia-and-africas-brics-powers-rally-in-india/86s2c7g
h/t @blogdiva @lisamelton
https://mastodon.social/@blogdiva/117261652491171981
#geopolitics #Russia #China #Iran #SaudiArabia #Brazil #India #SouthAfrica #BRICS #trade #AIslop

Strange story: "Woman interrupts Alabama Rosh Hashanah service, urges Jewish congregants to convert"
https://www.al.com/news/2026/09/woman-interrupts-alabama-rosh-hashanah-service-urges-jewish-congregants-to-embrace-jesus.html

Have a good day.
#photo #foto #fotografie #fotografia #nature #morning #sunshine #beachscape #beach

No words: "Sept. 11 attacks: AP journalists remember what they witnessed 25 years later"
https://apnews.com/article/september-11-associated-press-eeacb6c1608413860c2306008b354b89
#Sept11

"From Afghanistan to Everest: Zakia Ahmad’s Historic Ascent Offers Hope to Afghan Women"
https://kabulnow.com/2026/05/from-afghanistan-to-everest-zakia-ahmads-historic-ascent-offers-hope-to-afghan-women/

"Afghan refugee River Ahmad climbs Mount Everest in world first to inspire women and girls"
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-16/australian-refugee-world-first-everest-climb-river-ahmad/106799770
#WomensOpportunities #GirlsOpportunities #Afghanistan #climbing #mountaineering #inspiration #bravery #Melbourne #AfghanWomen #AfghanGirls

Children of 9/11 to finally get a major health study —
"Reibman and Dr. Leigh Wilson, the current medical director of the World Trade Center Environmental Health Center, both acknowledged that children in war zones today may face some of the same long-term consequences as the children of 9/11."
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/11/world/9-11-children-health-study/
#Sept11 #PublicHealth #children #Manhattan #LowerManhattan #epidemiology

9/11 now: "Most analysts support a 2018 shift away from terrorism to focus on 'long-term, strategic competition by … revisionist powers' such as Russia and China. But choices made by the trump administration have exacerbated existing problems.

'There is a real lack of morale because of the way the president has treated the intelligence community … the quiet professionals are really demoralised,' [Colin] Clarke [Executive Director of the Soufan Center] said."
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/10/9-11-us-counter-terrorism-intelligence-trump-administration
#Sept11

"‘Summer has shaken us’: Nepal’s flood disaster hits close to home in the shadow of melting Mont Blanc"
https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/10/summer-has-shaken-us-nepals-flood-disaster-hits-close-to-home-in-the-shadow-of-melting-mon
#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #Europe #MontBlanc #Alps #France #Italy #glacier #glaciers

I can think of no prior climatic phenomenon that triggered an imminent warning from a politician. Meanwhile over here, it's, "Drill, baby, drill." 😐
"Minister tells Brits to stock up on days of supplies after ‘supersize’ El Niño warning"
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/03/angela-eagle-uk-stock-up-supplies-el-nino-warning
#ClimateCrisis #UK

Right now, there's a parade of young bucks — three so far — coming out of the woods and walking up the driveway, and it's difficult to focus on my computer. At least I still have coffee. ☕

Happy #Monday. Have a great day!
(Sorry the photos are blurry — taken through the kitchen window. Any closer and they'll bolt.)
#photography #photo #foto #fotografie
#fotografia #nature #deer

Pretty damning account of U.S. demands and behavior during the failed trade talks. Also a description of likely adverse impact on the Canadian economy: "Carney says trade deal became untenable when U.S. 'asked too much and offered too little'"
via CBC News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mark-carney-counter-tarrif-response-9.7316934

More: "Canada wakes up to a trade war"
via The Globe and Mail
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canada-us-tariffs-trump-carney-live-updates-august-22/?intcmp=gift_share
#Canada #tariffs #TradeWar #geopolitics #economy

Canadian perspective: 3 charts showing where trump's new tariffs could have the biggest impact
via CBC News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/charts-trump-tariffs-9.7279519
#Canada #tariffs #TradeWar #geopolitics #economy

"How schools are teaching AI literacy and warning kids to be wary"
https://apnews.com/article/ai-literacy-schools-education-4fb9f2c0240993499870f4f204bf41c1
#AI #education