@cdarwin@c.im2026-01-12 03:49:02
A drastic rise in the reported death toll came as Iranian authorities intensified their crackdown on the protests, now in their second week.
Rights groups were struggling to reach contacts within Iran due to a complete internet shutdown in the country, and warned that the death toll was likely to climb even further.
The brutal crackdown has raised the likelihood of US intervention, with Trump saying he would “rescue” protesters if the Iranian government killed them.
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@inthehands@hachyderm.io2026-01-07 17:19:19
The best coverage I’m seeing right now is from MPR News, who have more details incoming. I’m going to let them take it from here and sign off a bit for my own mental health:
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/07/shooting-south-minneapolis-ice-agents-federal-operation
Please be warned that there are a few graphic details in that coverage. Please take care of your mental health, too.
@cdarwin@c.im2026-01-01 18:43:03
Expect Trump to post something like this next year:
"We seek to bring joy and warmth to those in need of care and attention — and, of course, to support our heroes, the participants of the special military operation, with both words and deeds. You have taken on the responsibility of fighting for your homeland, for truth and justice. I assure you, millions of people across Russia are with you on this New Year's night," - V. Putin
