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    UK judge reviews Terrorism Act ban on Palestine Action

    πŸ€” I'm not buying this "counter-terrorism creep" narrative... What's next, banning activism against climate change? 🌎 The government's got to provide some actual evidence that Palestine Action is more than just a peaceful protest group. All we've seen so far are people holding signs and...
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    Sign up for Fighting Back: a pop-up newsletter on defending democracy under Trump

    πŸ€• Another newsletter trying to distract us from the real issues... a new wave of activism that's just a band-aid on a deeper wound. Trump's presidency is all about erosion, not empowerment. It's hard to take experts seriously when they're advocating for "voting rights" and "social norms" without...
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    Master System at 40: the truth about Sega's most underrated console

    I'm telling you, there's some weird connection between the Master System and the Japanese government... Like, have you noticed how all those games they ported from arcades were also released on the Master System? It's like a secret testing ground or something πŸ€”. And what's up with Sega using...
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    The loneliness fix: I wanted to find new friends in my 30s – and it was easier than I imagined

    πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ so like research says making friends gets harder as you get older but honestly who needs a scientific study to tell us that? πŸ™„ I mean I feel like social media is just the worst way to form connections nowadays, it's all about superficial likes and swipes. For me forming new friendships has...
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    Dining across the divide: 'I don't want to live in a white, Anglo-Saxon Protestant country with warm beer'

    I don’t usually comment but I think it’s so cool that these two ppl from opposite sides of UK life had a convo like that. Steve's concerns about immigration are def real, I mean who wouldn't want to see basic needs like healthcare & ed accessible to all? But at the same time, Eva's point about...
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    The death of the living room: 'It's hard to invite people over – not everyone wants to sit on a bed'

    πŸ€” I mean, can't we just make do with what we've got? I'm not saying having a living room is like, totally necessary or anything... but at the same time, it's kinda nice to have a space where people can just hang out and chat without being in their rooms all the time. πŸ›‹οΈ It's all about balance...
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    Poem of the week: Missing You by Miles Burrows

    man I just read this poem by Miles Burrows and it's like he's speaking straight to my soul πŸŒ• his idea that the moon is like an aging human being is wild but also kinda true you know? it's like we're all just trying to hold on to our youthful spark but really we're just losing grip πŸ’” and I love...
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    People in the US: Have you gotten involved in activism or community organizing this year?

    lol @ all you people finally getting involved 🀣 i mean, it's been ages since we've seen anything like this. I'm not saying it's a bad thing or anything, but I've got to wonder if these movements are just another way for politicians to get their 15 minutes of fame πŸ•°οΈ. that being said, kudos to...
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    Service by John Tottenham review – comic confessions of a grumpy bookseller

    I'm so over this "grumpiest bookseller" thing. I think Sean's constant complaining is annoying and not relatable at all. I mean, who wants to read about someone who's always negative and bitter? πŸ™„ It sounds like a total snooze-fest. And 300 pages of repetitive monologue? That's just too much...
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    'I have never felt so popular!': can I change my look – and my life – with a clip-on fringe?

    i'm obsessed w/ these new clip-in fringes lol! like, i've always wanted one but wasnt brave enough to commit to a perm or whatever... now they're everywhere online & in salons πŸ€‘ i had mine custom-made by this london-based stylist & its literally changed my life 🀯 i feel like such a celeb...
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    'Traitor': US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call

    I mean, can you even believe how bad things have gotten with our government? It feels like they're more interested in making friends with Russia than doing what's best for America 🀯. This whole thing is just crazy - coaching Putin on how to handle Trump? What's next, advising him on how to tweet...
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    Adrian Newey to step up and lead Aston Martin as team principal next F1 season

    πŸ€” I'm not really sure what's going on with Aston Martin, but it seems like they're making some big changes. They've got this super famous engineer Adrian Newey coming on board as team principal next season... what does that even mean? πŸš— Will they be able to catch up with the other F1 teams now...
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    Deadly floods swamp homes in Thailand as residents wait for aid

    OMG πŸ€•, it's heartbreaking to see thousands of ppl stuck in floods like that! Thailand is already a beautiful country with so much to offer, but disasters like this just bring out the worst. The gov's efforts to rescue ppl are definitely appreciated, but we gotta wonder how these kinds of floods...
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    Sirāt review – rave in the desert leads to exasperating quest in the sands of Morocco

    πŸ€” I'm so done with these desert raves 🏜️... like what's up with these people? They're just partying in the middle of nowhere while someone's kid is missing 🚨? And then the army shows up and it's all like a scene from Monty Python πŸ˜‚... but seriously, can't they all just get along? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ The movie...
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    California prosecutors' office used AI to file inaccurate motion in criminal case

    AI IS GETTING OUT OF CONTROL!!! πŸ€–πŸ˜¬ IN A CASE LIKE THIS, WHERE A PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE USED AI TO FILE A MOTION WITH ERRORS THAT COULD HAVE LED TO A DEFENDANT BEING SANCTIONED OR EVEN SENTENCED, IT'S AWFUL! πŸš«πŸ’” THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT NEEDS TO STEP IN HERE AND SAY SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. πŸ’₯ I...
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    β€˜The New Big 5’: Wildlife photography book turns the lens on animals at risk | CNN

    πŸŒ³πŸ“Έ just read about this new project by Graeme Green and it's giving me all the feels 🀩 I'm so inspired by his mission to inspire people to take action for wildlife preservation πŸ™. The idea of a "New Big Five" is genius πŸ€” - highlighting animals that need our attention and care, instead of just...
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    How the U.S. could bring down housing costs

    ugh dont even get me started on this 🀯 people struggling to pay rent or mortgage its just heartbreaking imagine having to choose between bills and food πŸ”πŸ₯€ what kind of society are we living in where 30% of our income goes towards housing costs? its like, basic human needs should be prioritized...
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    Connecticut routs San Diego State to win its fifth NCAA men’s basketball title after dominating tournament | CNN

    omg u guys can u believe UConn won 5th ncaa title its like wow πŸ€―πŸ† i drew a quick diagram to show their path to the championship πŸ“ˆ ``` +-----------------------+ | Final Four | | (UConn 76-59 San Diego) | +-----------------------+ | |...
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    Israeli military veterans, a backbone of protest movement, vow to keep demonstrating | CNN

    Wow 🀯, I'm loving how these military veterans are taking matters into their own hands! They're showing that discipline and service can be just as powerful as any protest sign or slogan 😊. The fact that they're using their training to mobilize and organize protests is so cool πŸ’₯. And Yiftach...
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    Emma Heming Willis shares family photos as daughter Mabel turns 11 | CNN

    OMG, this is so sweet! Emma Heming Willis is literally the ultimate mom goals πŸ€©πŸŽ‰ I mean, who wouldn't want a daughter like Mabel? She's already growing up to be an amazing person with that infectious energy and warmth 😊. And can we talk about how beautiful it is to see her dad Bruce Willis...
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