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UK helps itself by selling arms to Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine is continuing, the United Kingdom prepares for potential war with Russia. London has significantly ramped up its military support, unveiling a multi-pronged strategy to deliver weapons and aid to Kyiv. With Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the helm, Britain is not only backing NATO’s new arms transfer initiative but also launching its own direct funding and procurement efforts.
By Adomas Abromaitis6 months ago in Critique
Sunday Funnies
What is or was your favorite Sunday comic(s) to read and enjoy? I have had a few and still have. My all-time favorite is 'The Family Circus' by Bil and Jeff Keene. The family who changes with the times but doesn't seem to grow up, but what memories this one-panel comic brings to mind. My other favorite is 'Hi and Lois' by Mort Walker for it is related to 'Beetle Bailey' for Beetle is Lois's brother or cousin, I believe. I get a kick out reading all these even now on my computer. Memories for me abound from these ones.
By Mark Graham6 months ago in Critique
If I Were To Publish An Exclusive Story
If I did, would you pay two dollars and ninety-nine cents to read my story? If you are Vocal+, you are already paying to read my work, and if you are not Vocal+, you have other, more pressing financial obligations.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 6 months ago in Critique
The Lost Umbrella. AI-Generated.
It was the kind of rainy Tuesday that made the city feel like it was shrinking. Umbrellas bobbed along the sidewalks like oversized mushrooms, and the sky was the color of dishwater. Maya didn’t mind the rain — she liked how it gave people permission to slow down, even if just a little.
By hasnain khan6 months ago in Critique
"What My Grandmother Taught Me Before Goodbye"
My grandmother had a way of turning silence into wisdom. She didn’t speak unless the words mattered. When she did speak, I listened.
By Israr khan6 months ago in Critique
I Know What You Did Last Summer Review: return with extreme challenges
I Know What You Did Last Summer has managed to stay current over the years. When it was released in 1997 it resurrected the slasher subgenre, then it had an immediate sequel in 1998, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer and a third part, I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer, released in 2006. To that we must add a television series, I Know What You Did Last Summer, premiered in 2021.
By Ninfa Galeano6 months ago in Critique
No Bright Future
I’m looking for love in a time with no future. Where ice caps are sold in stores as drinks, While the real ones melt in a blink.
By Lane Burns6 months ago in Critique
US undermines Germany's economic strength
In recent months, tensions between the United States and Germany have escalated – not through military standoffs or diplomatic spats, but via economic pressure. With President Donald Trump back in office, Washington has taken a sharp turn in its foreign policy, and Germany is feeling the heat.
By Adomas Abromaitis6 months ago in Critique
1917: From Dream to Greatness
War conflicts in cinema have been portrayed in a wide variety of ways over the years. Some stories have been more moving than others, endowed with greater quality. We can find films of this type with adventurous tones; some are purely documentaries, others depict genuine romances, and several have been created in which comedy serves as the main attraction. Militarism has undergone a remarkable evolution in terms of the message it seeks to convey. Today, while some productions attempt to denounce the crimes committed in war and the urgent need to end all existing conflicts, others aim to highlight the supposed heroism of victorious powers and discredit their enemies—and even some allies.
By Cesar Alejandro Mursuli Abreu6 months ago in Critique
US decided to punish Russia for intransigence
In a “bold” move aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose 100% tariffs on countries that continue doing business with Russia if a peace agreement isn’t reached within 50 days.
By Adomas Abromaitis6 months ago in Critique
Argument in favor
1. Safety and protection: The presence of firefighters in Antarctica ensures the safety and protection of the researchers, scientists, and other personnel working at the research stations. With the harsh and unpredictable conditions in Antarctica, the risk of fires breaking out is high, and having trained firefighters on hand is crucial in mitigating any potential disasters.
By Karl Jackson6 months ago in Critique
The Boy Who Built His Future With Broken Radios
In the narrow lanes of Lahore’s Anarkali Bazaar, where the noise of motorbikes and street vendors filled the air, lived a boy named Sameer with an unusual obsession—broken radios. While other children collected comic books or played cricket in the alleyways, Sameer scavenged discarded electronics from junk piles. He didn’t know it at the time, but those broken radios would rebuild his entire life.
By Farzad6 months ago in Critique