ACT Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 6 June to 12 June 2025
🔹COVID: 119 (+32.2%)
🔹Influenza: 241 (+15.3%)
🔹RSV: 123 (+30.8%)
Source: act.gov.au/directorates-and-ag…
Respiratory illness reporting in the ACT
Laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza in the ACT since 2018.ACT Government
Video: Scott Jennings responds to Tucker Carlson’s ‘drop Israel’ comment - EUROPE SAYS
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Voy a insistir en esto. Esta señora del cartel NO ES CARMEN MARTÍN GAITE, sino una señora random con boina generada por IA.
Es el cartel de la exposición sobre #CarmenMartinGaite que han montado en la biblioteca del Senado.
After Attacking Iran, Israel Girds for What’s Next - EUROPE SAYS
At three o’clock on Friday morning, sirens blared across Israel, and my family in Tel Aviv sprang awake. As I shuffled my groggy children to the stairwell ofEUROPE SAYS
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Mandy Moore - God Only Knows
Mandy Moore singing the great song "God Only Knows" from the unique and original 2004 film, Saved.YouTube
Democratic lawmakers criticize Netanyahu over Israel's airstrikes on Iran - EUROPE SAYS
Democratic lawmakers are sounding off on the Israel-Iran conflict, criticizing Israel's initial airstrikes Thursday night in the capital of Tehran.EUROPE SAYS
Trump clears U.S. Steel-Nippon deal, terms still up in the air
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A year after playoff loss, Lexi Thompson back in contention at Meijer LPGA Classic
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Iranian padel athlete Mansour martyred in Israeli agression - EUROPE SAYS
TEHRAN- Parsa Mansour, a prominent member of Iran’s national padel team, was killed in the early hours of Friday during a series of coordinated IsraeliEUROPE SAYS
Central Banks Just Can't Get Enough Gold - EUROPE SAYS
Central banks have been stocking up on gold.EUROPE SAYS
Can Lionel Messi and Inter Miami really spring a surprise at the Club World Cup?
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Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People (Official Video)
Official Video for "Everyday People" by Sly & The Family StoneListen to Sly & The Family Stone: https://SlyAndTheFamilyStone.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the ...YouTube
HR3995
To establish a State public option through Medicaid to provide Americans with the choice of a high-quality, low-cost health insurance plan.
📢 Introduced in House
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#HR3995 #congress119 #house #democrat #congress #newbill
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![[ID: Text "tear gas How to treat someone who's been gassed/maced/ pepper sprayed...
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1
Leave the active site. Remove contaminated layers of clothing if possible.
2) Flush eyes with clean water (NOT milk!) Sudecon wipes work, too.
3 Wash skin and hair with cool water and soap.
*Expect to be out of commission for 20 minutes
These chemicals have been known to affect reproductive systems and cause uterine bleeding.
Gas canisters have been extinguished by covering them with traffic cones or metal bowls and quickly pouring water in to snuff it out.\" ]")
![[ID: text "RUBBER BULLETS
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can cause permanent hearing loss and are loud enough to induce vomiting.
Reverse riot shields can cut down on targeted sound and reflect some back"]](https://friendica.rogueproject.org/photo/preview/640/2476594 "[ID: text \"RUBBER BULLETS
Munitions are touted as \"less lethal\" than metal bullets but can be just as deadly.
Intended to be aimed at the ground from 50-75m away...but more often targeted at close range.LRAD SOUND CANNONS +FLASH BANGS
can cause permanent hearing loss and are loud enough to induce vomiting.
Reverse riot shields can cut down on targeted sound and reflect some back\"]")
![[ID: text "WHAT TO BRING
CASH/ CHANGE *Leave no trace, avoid using card for nearby purchases
WATER
*Stay hydrated! *Flush out chemicals, a spray bottle works best
SNACKS
FIRST AID KIT
CHANGE OF CLOTHES
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D.I.Y DEFENSE
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CASH/ CHANGE *Leave no trace, avoid using card for nearby purchases
WATER
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SNACKS
FIRST AID KIT
CHANGE OF CLOTHES
*In case of irritant exposure, or to alter appearance
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D.I.Y DEFENSE
Luggage, trash can lids, and portable umbrellas work as makeshift shields.\"]")
![[ID: text "PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY Cover up any identifying features (tattoos, birthmarks, dyed hair)
Don't take photos of other protestors or post them online
If you can't leave your phone behind or shut it down, put it on airplane mode and turn off Bluetooth, WiFi, and all app location services
Deactivate biometric phone-unlocking tools (Face ID, fingerprint recognition)
In case of arrest or phone separation, write down emergency contact and legal counsel numbers on arm"]](https://friendica.rogueproject.org/photo/preview/640/2476598 "[ID: text \"PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY Cover up any identifying features (tattoos, birthmarks, dyed hair)
Don't take photos of other protestors or post them online
If you can't leave your phone behind or shut it down, put it on airplane mode and turn off Bluetooth, WiFi, and all app location services
Deactivate biometric phone-unlocking tools (Face ID, fingerprint recognition)
In case of arrest or phone separation, write down emergency contact and legal counsel numbers on arm\"]")
![[ID: text "Peaceful public protest is entirely within your rights under the First Amendment
(though it does not protect "unlawful activity," i.e. property damage and assault)
As long as it's a designated public space, you have the right to film and document happenings
And remember...
If you're put in a holding cell.. Or a transport vehicle... If a cop comes to your door... If you're pulled over after a protest...
If you're texting on an unsecure device/app...
If someone asks about a fellow protestor...
If a cop asks about your day...
shut the fuck up!"]](https://friendica.rogueproject.org/photo/preview/640/2476624 "[ID: text \"Peaceful public protest is entirely within your rights under the First Amendment
(though it does not protect \"unlawful activity,\" i.e. property damage and assault)
As long as it's a designated public space, you have the right to film and document happenings
And remember...
If you're put in a holding cell.. Or a transport vehicle... If a cop comes to your door... If you're pulled over after a protest...
If you're texting on an unsecure device/app...
If someone asks about a fellow protestor...
If a cop asks about your day...
shut the fuck up!\"]")
![[ID: text "BE LIKE WATER The motto of the 2019 Hong Kong protests emphasizes anonymity, spontaneity, flexibility, and evasiveness. Keep moving!
BEWARE THE BAIT
Found a convenient pile of bricks? An open door?
Met a strange dude encouraging harm?
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Stay nonviolent while the circumstances allow. Spin the visual narrative in your favor.]](https://friendica.rogueproject.org/photo/preview/640/2476626 "[ID: text \"BE LIKE WATER The motto of the 2019 Hong Kong protests emphasizes anonymity, spontaneity, flexibility, and evasiveness. Keep moving!
BEWARE THE BAIT
Found a convenient pile of bricks? An open door?
Met a strange dude encouraging harm?
The opposition will look for any excuse to get physical.
Stay nonviolent while the circumstances allow. Spin the visual narrative in your favor.]")
Pentagon rules sharply limit US Marines and National Guard activity in Los Angeles, prohibiting arrests, surveillance, and other customary police work.
wired.com/story/what-marines-n…
The Atlantic’s photos of the week
#photography #photojournalism #art
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Photos of the Week: Treetop Walk, Camel Bath, Moose Move
Protests against federal immigration operations in California, a Catholic pilgrimage in Spain, a lawn-mower race in France, a rescue operation in the Mediterranean, and much moreAlan Taylor (The Atlantic)
Pound Sterling awaits Fed and BoE rate decisions amid geopolitical tensions - EUROPE SAYS
The Pound Sterling (GBP) stood tall for the third consecutive week against the US Dollar (USD) as the GBP/USD pair refreshed 39-month highs above 1.3600.EUROPE SAYS
Policy issues in the EFF programme – II - Opinion - EUROPE SAYS
In addition, lack of adequate regulatory capacity means that it is very likely, as has been the case in real markets, for example, agriculture, left to marketEUROPE SAYS
Fatimid Water Jar Stand (909-1171) — Toilets of the World
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a Fatimid Era (909-1171) water jar stand, a kilga, supporting a habb. It's from Egypt or Syria. All this and more on the Toilets of the World.Toilets of the World
Israel’s Long-Awaited Attack On Iran Has Finally Arrived
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Live updates: Iran hits Israel with a second wave of missiles | AP News
Tariff uncertainty and inflation fears keeping Fed stuck in place - EUROPE SAYS
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Federal Reserve’s dilemma on how to handle interest rates is getting more challenging with tariffs yet to make a significant impact onEUROPE SAYS
The Market’s Fear Gauge Spiked, but Wall Street Is Already Calming Down - EUROPE SAYS
Israel’s attack on Iran sent the CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, spiking, but the market’s fear gauge is still relatively calm.EUROPE SAYS
Congress slams Modi’s silence on Trump’s repeated claim of averting India-Pakistan war - EUROPE SAYS
NEW DELHI: As US President Donald Trump once again claimed credit for “stopping a war between India and Pakistan”, India’s opposition Congress partyEUROPE SAYS
U.S. Marines Detain Civilian in Los Angeles
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U.S. Marines Detain Civilian in Los Angeles in First Known Detention by Active-Duty Soldiers
It is believed to be the first such detention since soldiers were deployed to the area.Michael Luciano (Mediaite)
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#Astrology By Lauren
Thunder Repeated: #Mars/Uranus and the #Jupiter squares
..."Hexagram 51 of the I Ching, is of Thunder doubled, spreading shock for miles around. But the Hexagram is not just about the shock it witnesses, it is also a call for action. And so it also goes for the current Mars/Uranus square which finally perfects on June 15th, coinciding with the squares from Jupiter to Saturn and Neptune. It’s not just a full "...
Thunder Repeated: Mars/Uranus and the Jupiter squares
A busy week with a lot of activity! As if we didn’t already know. Between the explosive nature of the Mars/Uranus square, and the inflection point created by Jupiter’s squares to Saturn and Neptune, this is a week we will be reflecting on in months t…Lauren Coleman (Astrology By Lauren)
Texas Reduces Number of Troops at Southern Border Amid Response to Planned Protests - EUROPE SAYS
The Texas National Guard is deploying thousands of its troops in response to planned protests of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign and isEUROPE SAYS
What satellite imagery and verified video tell us about the Israeli strikes on Iran? - EUROPE SAYS
Israel's wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued throughout Friday on sites across the country.EUROPE SAYS
Swingate Chain Home Radar Station
Visiting the Swingate Chain Home radar site. World War II defense for Britain, built in the late 1930s just outside Dover, England. Original Chain Home stations used 20-46 MHz, later systems operated at mid VHF frequencies and up to 3 GHz.Bob's Pages of Travel, Linux, Cybersecurity, and More
The Tyee’s 2025 Reader Survey
Hello, Tyee reader! As a reader-funded journalism outlet, it matters a great deal to us how we’re doing in your eyes. While we can get a lot of information on what is important to our readers by web analytics, that only tells us so much.Google Docs
UK Universities Sign $13.3 Million Deal To Avoid Oracle Java Back Fees - Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: UK universities and colleges have signed a framework worth up to 9.86 million pounds ($13.developers.slashdot.org
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Elton John - Your Song (Top Of The Pops 1971)
This performance of ‘Your Song’ was Elton’s second appearance on Top Of The Pops, airing on January 14th 1971. This was just one week before the song became ...YouTube
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Appeals court won't reconsider ruling that Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $5M in sex abuse case
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