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The midterms are a week away, and Republican Susan Collins’ seat in Maine could decide whether Trump hits a Senate roadblock for his final two years.
So The Sun’s Harry Cole went out to sea with a lobsterman on the frontline of the trade war to find out what he REALLY thinks of her 👇
Sponsored by @PalantirTech
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MAP: Russia's "Hybrid War" on NATO 2026
Update: 21/OCT/2026
6 newly reported incidents added to the map over the last week, comprising:
- UAVs over French military bases including Toulon naval base during Exercise TYPHOON
- M/V YARA J and M/V WINE TRADER hit in separate incidents by UAVs/USVs off the coast of Romania in the Black Sea
- 2x Russian Geran-type UAVs shot down near Sulina, Romania
- Attempted arson at a Vilnius data centre storing Starlink equipment used by Ukraine
- 2x males arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia involving hostile reconnaissance of a counter-UAV defence company in Denmark
As always, map pin locations are as accurate as possible based on public/OSINT information, and in the case of "nationwide" incidents (e.g. cyber) are placed wherever Google Maps decides is the location of that country.
h/t @InsiderGeo
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how to claim $4000 credits for $0
gmail gets rejected they want your own domain and matching work email
domain is ~$10. email is free. one site, three more applications
> buy the domain + get the email
- grab a .com on cloudflare domains (~$10)
- turn on whois privacy
- set up free email (zoho free works)
- add mx/spf/dkim
- create [email protected]
- make a simple 1 page site that loads and explains what you actually build
> google cloud start tier = $2,000
> go to: cloud.google.com/startup/pre…
- founded in last 24 months
- working mvp + clear business model
- planning to seek vc
- website domain, email domain, and billing account email must all match
- have your 18 character billing account id ready
- 12 months. a few business days (longer if manual)
> aws activate founders = $1,000 (select up to $5k)
> go to: aws.amazon.com/startups/cred…
- self funded, pre series b, founded last 10 years
- make a builder id with your professional email
- link an aws account on the paid plan (free tier doesn’t qualify)
- they ask about product, funding stage, company profile
- 5 - 10 business days
> deepgram = $1,000 starter (up to $100k possible)
> go to: deepgram.com/startup-program
- live or launching within 6 months
- make a deepgram account first
- keep your project id handy
- ~1 week review, then 24 - 48 hrs to land
- 12 months
> extra ones worth stacking
- azure self serve: $1k now + $4k after business verification (new azure account)
- cloudflare for startups: bootstrapped tier still exists (~$5–10k range)
- oracle for startups: $500 + 70% off for 2 years
- claude for startups: open to bootstrapped, but the free team + $1k credits are currently over capacity
> things you need to know
- 2k + 1k + 1k = $4k base. azure can push it higher
- google is discretionary. no agencies, consultancies, personal blogs, crypto mining, or token projects against local rules
- aws: count on the $1k. the extra up to $5k is select only
- credits expire. google + deepgram are 12 months. aws dates show in billing
> what not to do
- don’t apply from gmail or free email
- don’t fake a company or park a domain with no site
- don’t apply as an agency, dev shop, or consultancy
- apply != approved. these are for real products, build real products
one domain. matching work email. working site. stack the rest
bookmark this. terms change often. read each page before you apply. good luck.
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Not even Rolls-Royce itself has ever seen this many of its cars in one place.
Africa, you amuse me, honestly! 😭😄
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🇦🇱💰Dinamo Tirana president Ardian Bardhi walked into the locker room with a bag of cash and started throwing bills after reaching the Conference League play-offs.
Safe to say the dressing room went ABSOLUTELY WILD! 😅
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Long ramble:
I have been mulling if I should comment on President Trump's inane comments about NATO involvement in Afghanistan. Although 35 years ago, during the US-led first Gulf War, I was lying, handcuffed & blindfolded - literally 'shoulder to shoulder' - with a US colleague on a concrete floor in an Iraqi interrogation bunker, I rather feel it should be the current generation who express any anger at the President's ludicrous, demonstrably false utterings. Which is why I earlier shared some posts from others.
But perhaps I will reflect like this - I watched Trump's press conference in the wake of the terrible tragedy when a US helicopter collided with a civilian airliner last January in disbelief. 64 people lost their lives but it seemed to be about him - his expertise, his knowledge, what he thought had happened. Much of what he said was incorrect.
So I realised back then that it was going to be pointless trying to analyse any upcoming word-salads. Everything is clearly about him; his expertise in every subject, his grasp of all situations. His need to say something, anything, to show he is the best, the cleverest, the smartest, the most knowledgeable kid on the block.
The pub-bore, the braggart, the know-it-all, pontificates on anything and everything in the hope of bolstering their own, clearly very low, self-esteem.
I wonder that, in the President's mind, that it doesn't matter if what he says is factually correct? I wonder if he knows, understands, even cares, what is true? He is saying some words, which in his mind, seems to suggest that he's important and people will admire him, laud him. The fact that everyone around him then applauds this character trait, thanking him for his 'leadership' at every turn, just amplifies his desire, his need to continue. He's got want he wants - in his mind - attention, praise, admiration.
So to sum up, trying to analyse Trump's ramblings is like trying to play chess with a pigeon. Somewhat interesting at first, but ultimately, truly pointless and rather frustrating.
To those he has hurt, insulted, vilified, I send you my deepest condolences for your loss, and gratitude for your service.
ALT coffins on an RAF aircraft draped in Union Flags
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Broke the mould with this man! Legend na! Legend does not do him justice! Up there now with some of his old team mates propping up the ramp looking as cool as fuck! RIP Eddie McCreadie💙💙
OMG - Didn't cash out my draw at halftime Barca Vs Real Madrid (Real Madrid). Gutted Barca scored. A proper sulk, then Real Madrid. OMG
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Iron Bru is fundraising for Jonathan Gjoshe, after he was injured in the appalling train attack on Saturday evening.
Jonathan, who is on non contract terms at @SUFCOfficial, sustained a non-life-threatening injury but currently remains in hospital.
gofundme.com/f/help-for-jona…
