The battle for Keir Starmer’s brain
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The battle for Keir Starmer’s brain
Britain’s Labour government is inundated by think tanks hoping to catch its ear — and given the party’s struggles and rise of Reform UK, it may appreciate the help. POLITICO runs through the main players.Dan Bloom (POLITICO)
Ukraine says ready for talks with Russia only after ceasefire
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to the Kiev authorities to resume without preconditions the direct talks they had interrupted at the end of 2022TASS
Chinese Stocks Move Higher as Trade Talks Progress Lifts Mood
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LSP client in Clojure in 200 lines of code
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LSP client in Clojure in 200 lines of code
I wrote a small LSP client, it was kinda neat so I’m sharing it(:dev/notes vlaaad)
Why Bell Labs Worked
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UK to unveil additional sanctions on Russia on May 12 amid EU Foreign Ministers meeting
The sanctions appear to be in response to Russia's rejection of a 30-day ceasefire that the U.K., alongside Ukraine, France, Germany, and Poland, demanded during a visit to Kyiv on May 10.The Kyiv Independent
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Both Sides Claim Victory As India-Pakistan Cease-Fire Mainly Holds
Pakistan and India both declared victory in a recent flare-up of violence as a US-mediated cease-fire appeared to largely hold on May 11, with the nuclear-armed neighbors stepping back from a potential full-scale war over the disputed Kashmir region.RFE/RL
Omnipresent threats beset our heroes as they wade deeper into Seattle.
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Markets Digest Trade Talks, Hamas American Hostage Release, More
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Hamas and U.S. reach deal. “I think we'll have to detox from US security assistance,” says Netanyahu
Ryan Grim
May 11, 2025
"#Hamas and the United States announced an agreement today that will lead to the freeing of #Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, a dual #American citizen, ahead of President #DonaldTrump’s trip to the region. #Israel was reportedly not involved in the discussions, but informed about the deal afterward. Israeli airstrikes have intensified throughout the day. "
Hamas and U.S. reach deal. “I think we'll have to detox from US security assistance,” says Netanyahu
Hamas and the United States announced an agreement today that will lead to the freeing of Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, a dual American citizen, ahead of President Donald Trump’s trip to the region.Ryan Grim (Drop Site News)
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Taylor Swift Song or Passive Aggressive Text from My Mother?
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Trump Eyes Saudi Civil Nuclear Deal, Sidestepping Israeli Concerns
US President Donald Trump’s decision to separate Saudi nuclear talks from normalization with Israel marks a major policy shift, signaling diminished Israeli leverage and injecting fresh uncertainty into a region already tense over Iran’s nuclear ambi…Kian Sharifi (RFE/RL)
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Zelenskyy Says Ready To Meet Putin In Turkey, But Insists On May 12 Cease-Fire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on May 15, but he insisted that a cease-fire backed by his European allies begin on May 12, although Moscow has so far ignored that call.RFE/RL
“Trump will prefer a stupid result rather than no result.” Kurginyan explains the situation with the talks
“Trump will prefer a stupid result rather than no result.” Kurginyan explains the situation with the talks Rossa Primavera News from RussiaBill Oliver (Rossa Primavera International News)
Hamas and U.S. reach deal. “I think we'll have to detox from #US security assistance,” says Netanyahu
from #DropSiteNews
Ryan Grim
May 11, 2025
[this is a 2-part article, the first is very short and is about the Hamas-US deal.]
"#Hamas and the United States announced an agreement today that will lead to the freeing of #Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, a dual #American citizen, ahead of President #DonaldTrump’s trip to the region. #Israel was reportedly not involved in the discussions, but informed about the deal afterward. "
[The second, much longer part, :]
"[Michigan AG] Dana Nessel continues to do damage control in the wake of her failed prosecution of student protesters at the University of Michigan...This week, in public remarks on the prosecution, she claimed without evidence that Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan had been the one who urged her to charge students involved in protests over Gaza."
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Hamas and U.S. reach deal. “I think we'll have to detox from US security assistance,” says Netanyahu
Hamas and the United States announced an agreement today that will lead to the freeing of Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, a dual American citizen, ahead of President Donald Trump’s trip to the region.Ryan Grim (Drop Site News)
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⚠️🇺🇦It’s already May, and for the third month in a row, we are still struggling to raise the full amount needed to keep Live: Ukraine working properly. We are still $137 short to complete the April fundraiser. Right now, independent Ukrainian media needs your support more than ever. (LINKS and more) #Ukraine #Germany #France #Italy #OSCE #PACE #SouthKorea #Press #News #Taiwan #Media #Japan #USA #US #UK #EU #UnitedStates #UnitedKingdom
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Live: Ukraine
❗️It’s already May, and for the third month in a row, we are still struggling to raise the full amount needed to keep Live: Ukraine working properly❗️ In the past 24 hours, you’ve donated $74 — thank you very much! There is still $137 left to raise…Telegram
Two Mahlers, one with Cooke, from Los Angeles - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
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Ravel & Rautavaara with Wang and Debussy's 'Images' from San Francisco - Schedule // - www.worldconcerthall.com
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12 May 1928 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Max van den Berg, was born in Rotterdam.
In August 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.
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Malicious npm Packages Infect 3,200+ Cursor Users With Backdoor, Steal Credentials
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⛔️🇬🇧🇺🇸🇫🇷🇩🇪🇵🇱Presisent Zelensky noted that Ukraine has repeatedly heard from its partners that they are ready to strengthen sanctions against Russia if Putin refuses the truce.
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Live: Ukraine
Zelensky confirms he will be in Turkey on May 15 to meet Putin, says Ukraine will mirror Russia’s actions starting May 12 The President stressed that Ukrainian forces will respond accordingly — either by holding fire or continuing combat — based on …Telegram
This was a great read (and a fantastic initiative), @deobald! Looking forward to more of these as time goes on 😄
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