1/8 Trump orchestrated Maduro's kidnapping on Jan 3 to seize Venezuela's vast oil reserves—the world's largest. Official motive: justice for narco-terrorism. True aim: energy dominance for his allies, cutting reliance on rivals. #Geopolitics

The origins of Jeffrey Epstein's fortune have long been a source of speculation. A New York Times investigation reveals the untold story of the scams, schemes and people he used to make his fortune. nyti.ms/4rUlzDf

Soul Man

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"Play it Steve" RIP Steve Cropper

Via Simon Muestenmacher on Threads. https://www.threads.com/@simongerman600/post/DQ_ppFPDdLs?xmt=AQF02sHXUYr4CpofKGZsJfduVDswYeNBPeu5m8P-M39YkMapfYS1Ninq632hVraKl3NX2iFl&slof=1

These patriotic displays have gone a bit too far now, if you ask me.

the right winger who was appointed to lead the BBC in the hope of appeasing right wingers has been driven out by right wingers for not appeasing right wingers enough and the BBC has the chance to do the funniest thing ever

Would that be the Young brothers from AC/DC ?

Reform UK, the Russian spy and rolls of Kremlin cash: the inside story of Nathan Gill How did a former Mormon bishop end up pleading guilty to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament?

The party who claim to be patriots literally had a Reform leadership member caught red handed taking bribes from Russia.

This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give.

How are Reform getting away with this?

www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

The character Feathers McGraw from the film "The Wrong Trousers".

Louvre robbery. French police release image of suspect.

The coming battle between social media and the state Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength

The recent board changes at Meta suggest the social media giant is gearing up for war with foreign governments. If it plays its cards right, and if the Trump administration bullies other states on its behalf, this could be a battle it could win.

Depressing read from @davidallengreen.bsky.social

Earl Spencer's school to close amid abuse inquiry

Earl Spencer's prep school becomes latest victim of Labour's VAT raid on fees as it announces it will close in July after being 'adversely affected by external factors

Charles Spencer detailed his abuse at his prep school Maidwell Hall in his recent book and that led to a police inquiry which has now caused the school - which was long operating at a loss - to close.

The Conservative press, naturally, blame it all on Starmer. And VAT.

Earl Spencer's former prep school to close amid abuse inquiry Maidwell Hall, where a former staff member is accused of abuse, cites low pupil numbers and costs.

Actual story here
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Quiz night !!

I thought I'd put this out there again. Two very important games in four days coming up. I think there may be much to discuss over the next few days! UTW #wwfc #Wolves
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Quiz night 🍻

João Pedro

Crudgies Ay We

Gerry

Quiz night 🍻

Why does the world’s biggest brewer of cask ale hate cask ale so much? - Pete Brown Are they chronic liars or are they just shit at their jobs? 48 days after insisting that their decision to close one of their breweries will not impact the range of cask beers it brews, Carlsberg Mars...

The world’s biggest brewer of cask ale really, really hates cask ale. New blog post on Carlsberg Marston’s latest act of violence against cask: www.petebrown.net/2024/11/25/w...

🐺 So how does one interact with fellow Wolves fans on here? #wwfc

Is he still playing ?