Rebecca
@arbitrarygenius.bsky.social
Love cats, comics, theatre, politics/news, films, TV. Trained librarian, but now analysing media. Not arbitrary nor a genius. Same tag on twitter. Do Moon Knight, Iron Fist and DCAU podcast. She/Her.
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The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).
Colombian family files first known formal complaint over deadly US strike in Caribbean | CNN
The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission o...
www.cnn.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).
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The headline I feel like is that all the philanthropic donations from billionaires typically have a shitload of restrictions.
Mackenzie is like “you’re doing work to stop something horrible or to help something good? Cool. Here’s a few hundred million.” and the paper is like “wow… so novel”
Mackenzie is like “you’re doing work to stop something horrible or to help something good? Cool. Here’s a few hundred million.” and the paper is like “wow… so novel”
Mackenzie Scott’s signature philanthropic style is giving unrestricted gifts—a rarity in the industry. trib.al/DjrurgM
MacKenzie Scott's $19 billion donations have turned philanthropy on its head—why her style of giving actually works | Fortune
The billionaire philanthropist’s giving style is a rarity in the industry.
trib.al
December 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The headline I feel like is that all the philanthropic donations from billionaires typically have a shitload of restrictions.
Mackenzie is like “you’re doing work to stop something horrible or to help something good? Cool. Here’s a few hundred million.” and the paper is like “wow… so novel”
Mackenzie is like “you’re doing work to stop something horrible or to help something good? Cool. Here’s a few hundred million.” and the paper is like “wow… so novel”
Starting to feel human again, which is probably good as I have a ton of work to get through before some critical end of day meetings. Boo
December 3, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Starting to feel human again, which is probably good as I have a ton of work to get through before some critical end of day meetings. Boo
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UK pension funds dump US equities on fears of AI bubble on.ft.com/4itDmgg
UK pension funds dump US equities on fears of AI bubble
Public and private-sector funds concerned over market’s growing concentration in a small number of tech stocks
on.ft.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 AM
UK pension funds dump US equities on fears of AI bubble on.ft.com/4itDmgg
Thoroughly sick. Trying to get through 4h of work before 9am so I can rest
December 2, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Thoroughly sick. Trying to get through 4h of work before 9am so I can rest
Got up stupid early for IRon Fist podcast. Back in bed and hoping to crash. Long day tomorrow
November 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Got up stupid early for IRon Fist podcast. Back in bed and hoping to crash. Long day tomorrow
Mwt some work friends yesterday, ended up getting schooled on how to pronounce Haaland (since one of them is married to a Norwegian).
November 30, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Mwt some work friends yesterday, ended up getting schooled on how to pronounce Haaland (since one of them is married to a Norwegian).
Tried to get a slow train. Train pulled out of service at Bletchley. Now on fast train. Lol.
November 29, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Tried to get a slow train. Train pulled out of service at Bletchley. Now on fast train. Lol.
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Reuters documented at least 470 targets of retribution under Trump’s leadership. They range from federal employees and prosecutors to universities and media outlets reut.rs/49B2UWt
November 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Reuters documented at least 470 targets of retribution under Trump’s leadership. They range from federal employees and prosecutors to universities and media outlets reut.rs/49B2UWt
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Fascinating article on tattoo + vaccine interactions.
For SOME vaccines (like covid), immune response was lower when injected into tattoos. For OTHERS, (like flu), the immune response = higher!
Different formulations of vaccines interact with tattoo ink differently 🤯
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
For SOME vaccines (like covid), immune response was lower when injected into tattoos. For OTHERS, (like flu), the immune response = higher!
Different formulations of vaccines interact with tattoo ink differently 🤯
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
November 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Fascinating article on tattoo + vaccine interactions.
For SOME vaccines (like covid), immune response was lower when injected into tattoos. For OTHERS, (like flu), the immune response = higher!
Different formulations of vaccines interact with tattoo ink differently 🤯
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
For SOME vaccines (like covid), immune response was lower when injected into tattoos. For OTHERS, (like flu), the immune response = higher!
Different formulations of vaccines interact with tattoo ink differently 🤯
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
It took Ozzy 3 days to go back to waking me at 3am for cuddles
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
It took Ozzy 3 days to go back to waking me at 3am for cuddles
introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine
Bjork
The Fall
Madness
Suede
Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine
Bjork
The Fall
Madness
Suede
introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
Michael Jackson
Fugazi
Nirvana/Breeders
Exodus/Anthax/High on Fire
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Michael Jackson
Fugazi
Nirvana/Breeders
Exodus/Anthax/High on Fire
blink
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen:
Bowie
NIN
Prince
A Tribe Called Quest
Rage Against The Machine
Bowie
NIN
Prince
A Tribe Called Quest
Rage Against The Machine
November 28, 2025 at 3:08 AM
introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine
Bjork
The Fall
Madness
Suede
Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine
Bjork
The Fall
Madness
Suede
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The Durutti Column: The Return of the Durutti Column review – fragile classic that echoes far beyond its time
The Durutti Column: The Return of the Durutti Column review – fragile classic that echoes far beyond its time
The delicate experimentation of the band’s debut may not have chimed with the post-punk 1980s, but its durability makes this deluxe reissue thoroughly deserved
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The Durutti Column: The Return of the Durutti Column review – fragile classic that echoes far beyond its time
Beginning of fpl downfall, return to work with tricky request (dreading), Ozzy snuggling in bed.
November 25, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Beginning of fpl downfall, return to work with tricky request (dreading), Ozzy snuggling in bed.
Watching Shrinking after finishing Stick. Easy watching on last full day here. Washing up done. Showered. Half packed. Long day tomorrow and work Tues
November 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Watching Shrinking after finishing Stick. Easy watching on last full day here. Washing up done. Showered. Half packed. Long day tomorrow and work Tues
Feeling rough, need sleeeeeep. On Tales from the Stack this weekend, so tomorrow I’m reading comics
November 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Feeling rough, need sleeeeeep. On Tales from the Stack this weekend, so tomorrow I’m reading comics
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Trump’s tariffs expected to bring in $1 trillion less than expected
Trump’s tariffs expected to bring in $1 trillion less than expected
Trump’s tariffs expected to bring in $1 trillion less than expected
www.independent.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Trump’s tariffs expected to bring in $1 trillion less than expected
Probably the start of my FPL descent in ranks after reaching a ridiculously good rank in last two weeks. I am too random with my transfers and bench choices to stay good.
November 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Probably the start of my FPL descent in ranks after reaching a ridiculously good rank in last two weeks. I am too random with my transfers and bench choices to stay good.
Finally making actual food after the crazy of yesterday. Hope I feel like eating it.
November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Finally making actual food after the crazy of yesterday. Hope I feel like eating it.
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Just as a matter of interest, allowing political parties to receive donations in crypto is one way for Russian and pro-Russian donations to be disguised.
November 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Just as a matter of interest, allowing political parties to receive donations in crypto is one way for Russian and pro-Russian donations to be disguised.
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Key points: Met police say investigation into other politicians is ongoing. Gill sought to recruit multiple MEPs including 4 British ones.
The judge gave strongest possible quotes about the gravity of the crime and the damage done to public trust.
The judge gave strongest possible quotes about the gravity of the crime and the damage done to public trust.
November 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Key points: Met police say investigation into other politicians is ongoing. Gill sought to recruit multiple MEPs including 4 British ones.
The judge gave strongest possible quotes about the gravity of the crime and the damage done to public trust.
The judge gave strongest possible quotes about the gravity of the crime and the damage done to public trust.
Tried a cookie at 1:30am. Confirmed nice and not too minty. Not sure worth the expense however
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Tried a cookie at 1:30am. Confirmed nice and not too minty. Not sure worth the expense however
Didn't try a cookie yet and they may be stale tomorrow. Trauma dumping.
November 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Didn't try a cookie yet and they may be stale tomorrow. Trauma dumping.
Wicked down, short break and Wicked: for Good. Such a late night!
November 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Wicked down, short break and Wicked: for Good. Such a late night!
Have grabbed the odd peppermint choc cookies from m&S. They better be good. Expecting to get back to Reading in the middle of the night. Aieee
November 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Have grabbed the odd peppermint choc cookies from m&S. They better be good. Expecting to get back to Reading in the middle of the night. Aieee