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London Tom @londontom.bsky.social · 11h

Could I have some this money that the other millenials have? 👀

I mean it makes sense, given we are now...fairly old

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 12h

Generational shift as millennials make up half of new buy-to-let investors in England and Wales

Surprise finding by Hamptons shows age group comprises 50% of all new shareholders in firms set up this year Millennials now account for half of new buy-to-let investors in England and Wales, signalling a generational shift in landlords, while rents have dipped, according to a report. It is a surprise finding, as many millennials – people born between 1981 and 1996 – have struggled to afford a housing purchase, which means they are less likely than older generations to own their home. Even so, some have clearly fared better, and millennials are leading the charge in buy-to-let investment, according to analysis of Companies House data by the estate agent Hamptons. Continue reading...

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Mike Giardi @mikegiardi.bsky.social · 12h

Per Next Gen Stats, Drake Maye was 3-4 for 107 passing yards and 3 TDs on throws of 20+ air yards today. He has a 157.9 passer rating on throws of 20+ air yards in 2025, best in the NFL.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 12h

Firing someone purely for their political affiliation is illegal and is a violation of free speech.

Tweet from The Bulwark: “Q: ‘How many layoffs have you authorized?’ Trump: ‘A lot. It will be Democrat oriented… They should be Democrat oriented. It will be a lot and we’ll announce the numbers over the next couple of days... Many of them will be fired.’”
Below, a photo shows Donald Trump speaking to reporters in the Oval Office surrounded by staff and press.

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Christopher Price @christopherprice.bsky.social · 12h

Wrapping things up from the Superdome. @bostonglobe.com

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Sheil Kapadia @sheilkapadia.bsky.social · 11h

The Jets had 82 total yards of offense today.

That's the lowest total for any team in a single game over the past two seasons.

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London Tom @londontom.bsky.social · 14h

I just like that we are fun and competitive again!

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Scorigami @nflscorigami.bsky.social · 15h

🏈 NE 25 - 19 NO
FINAL

❌ No Scorigami. That score has happened 7 times before.

Last time: Oct 11, 2015
Atlanta Falcons defeated Washington Redskins

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London Tom @londontom.bsky.social · 15h

Patriots win!

#NEPats #NEvsNO

I Want You To Get The Word Out There That We Back Up The Wire GIF

ALT: I Want You To Get The Word Out There That We Back Up The Wire GIF

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London Tom @londontom.bsky.social · 15h

Great use of challenges and game management by Vrabel today too #NEPats #NEvsNO

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Mark Daniels @mark-daniels.bsky.social · 15h

Kayshon Boutte has five catches on five targets for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns

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London Tom @londontom.bsky.social · 15h

Boutte!! #NEvsNO #NEPats

London Tom @londontom.bsky.social · 15h

Can we not bother with the running game now? Like I know you need to run the clock down... #NEPats #NEvsNO

London Tom @londontom.bsky.social · 15h

Yes, it was clear to everyone but on the field officials it was a fumble and recovery!

#NEPats #NEvsNO

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Aaron Schatz @aaronschatz.com · 15h

I generally don't believe in ref conspiracies but today there have been a lot of bad calls in New Orleans and most of them have gone against the Patriots. It's random, but it's a bummer.

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Andrew Callahan @andrewcallahan.bsky.social · 15h

This "offensive pass interference" erased a 52-yard completion for the #Patriots.

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London Tom @londontom.bsky.social · 15h

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How did that stop the defensive player from making a play in the slightest ?! #NEPats #NEvsNO

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Andrew Callahan @andrewcallahan.bsky.social · 16h

"He's just a football player," is somehow one of the most complimentary and obvious things you can say about someone in the NFL.

And let me tell you, Marcus Jones is a football player, man.

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BronSays @bronsays.bsky.social · 17h

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

"A prominent anti-DEI campaigner appointed by Meta in August as an adviser on AI bias has spent the weeks since his appointment spreading disinformation about shootings, transgender people, vaccines, crime, and protests."

Meta AI adviser spreads disinformation about shootings, vaccines and trans people

Critics condemn Robby Starbuck, appointed in lawsuit settlement, for ‘peddling lies and pushing extremism’

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Scorigami @nflscorigami.bsky.social · 16h

🏈 NE 25 - 16 NO
7:26 3Q

This game has a 9.47% chance of ending in Scorigami.
Most likely Scorigami: 39-16 (1.52%)

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London Tom @londontom.bsky.social · 16h

Run Drake Run! #NEPats #NEvsNO

London Tom @londontom.bsky.social · 16h

Humans are doomed as a species. Our end had come.

C. Buckthorn @cbuckthorn.bsky.social · 1d

This is amazing. I laughed out loud www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

As 32-year-old Rich points out, though, "it's not like using ChatGPT guarantees success".
When he met someone in a bar one Friday night and swapped social media handles, he asked AI what his next move should be.
ChatGPT discerned that sending an initial message on Monday midmorning would set the right pace. "Then it gave me some options for what the message could be," says Rich.
"Keep it light, warm, and low-stakes so it reads as genuine interest without urgency," the bot advised. "Something like: Hey Sarah, still laughing about [tiny shared moment/reference if you've got one] - good to meet you!" Rich went back and forth with ChatGPT until he felt they'd hit upon exactly the right message ("Hey Sarah, it was lovely to meet you") but sadly she never replied, he says. "It's been two weeks now."

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Joshua Erlich @joshuaerlich.bsky.social · 17h

it’s funny when cops admit they are there to protect property, not people, by threatening to quit if they’re asked to prioritize people

Mark Misoshnik 🏴 @misoshnik.bsky.social · 1d

Lmao is this supposed to be a bad thing?

A tweet from Bari Weiss that says “"It's shaken me to my core," a lieutenant said of Mamdani's unexpected victory in June. "The absolute dread I feel is palpable.
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Today in @TheFP our @Olivia_Reingold talks to the cops who say they will walk if Zohran Mamdani is elected in November:”

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London Tom @londontom.bsky.social · 17h

These officials are terrible... at least the review gave the 2 points that time. #NEvsNO #NEPats

London Tom @londontom.bsky.social · 17h

BOUTTE! TOUCHDOWN PATRIOTS! #NEvsNO #NEPats

London Tom @londontom.bsky.social · 17h

Alan Pardew on talk shite calling for Swiss Rounds to fix international qualifiers is actually a really sensible option. Makes a lot of sense in terms of equal matches.

Ofc going back to a 32-team World Cup would also help