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Katie Drummond @katie-drummond.bsky.social · 5h

This is a jaw-dropping, terrifying number. The CDC's workforce has decreased by 3,000 people since January.

Another round of terminations, combined with previous layoffs and departures, has reduced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workforce by about 3,000 people since January.

www.wired.com

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Zanny Minton Beddoes @zannymb.economist.com · 7h

The world has become dangerously dependent on American stocks, Gita Gopinath writes for @economist.com. Gita’s striking, if alarming, take is really worth reading

The Economist @economist.com · 7h

“Though technological innovation is undeniably reshaping industries and increasing productivity, there are good reasons to worry that the current rally may be setting the stage for another painful market correction,” writes Gita Gopinath in a guest essay

Gita Gopinath on the crash that could torch $35trn of wealth

The world has become dangerously dependent on American stocks, writes the former IMF chief economist

econ.st

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Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 5h

Very niche post. I watched all of "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" (probably 3x) as a child. But I've never seen the intro for the cinematic pilot. This is basically Buck being frozen for 500 years and spending all that time dreaming of 70s hotties in silver catsuits
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BINi...

www.youtube.com

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The Louvre of Bluesky @thelouvreof.bsky.social · 1d

James Kelleher @jameskelleher.pilcrow.ie · 1d

Next time somebody asks me what Bluesky is like, I'll send them this

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Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 1d

Neighbour came over the other day, needed 2 hard copies. Felt well validated.

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Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 1d

Telegraph

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Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 1d

NGL, at this stage in the wild swimming cycle, I reckon splitting up would've been the more interesting and original choice

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Dr Stylite @columnist.bsky.social · 1d

Great stuff from @stephenkb.bsky.social And while I think the Brexit was a disaster denialism is clearly most pronounced in the Conservative Party, it continues to affect the rest of the political spectrum in the form of we have to make the best of it / the situation will never change etc.

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 1d

How Brexit drained the Tories’ talent pool on.ft.com/4qarx21 | opinion

How Brexit drained the Tories’ talent pool

The party can’t keep expecting successful people to pretend that leaving the EU was a good idea

on.ft.com

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John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 2d

At the other end of the spectrum, when my dad was ~17 he did well in an event for young chemists and the prize was a trip to an asbestos factory.

Will Davies @will-davies.bsky.social · 2d

My 9yo is going on a school trip to Abba Voyage this week for a tenner, which I'm just throwing out there as the best school trip I've ever heard of

Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 2d

Inexplicably, my son’s very standard state school - in a mixed area, not a particularly affluent one - arranged a £4K trip to Kenya last year. I keep meaning to do a story on the astonishing escalation of the school trip.

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Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 4d

Made sambal

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Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 5d

Links to "Buy, Run, Build - A Guide to Entrepreneurship through Acquisition" by Charles Skinner which is published on the 16th

www.bloomsbury.com/uk/buy-run-b...

www.amazon.co.uk/Buy-Run-Buil...

Buy, Run, Build

'This book is fun to read, exciting to apply, and profitable to implement.' John Kay, economistBuying an established company – rather than creating a start-up f…

www.bloomsbury.com

Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 5d

"Buy, Run, Build - A Guide to Entrepreneurship through Acquisition" by Charles Skinner is published next week (16th) by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

It’s a must read for anyone interested in becoming an entrepreneur, running their own business or taking the next step (links in next post)

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 6d

Worried about Trump getting the Nobel Prize? These slow-cooker reindeer tacos will make you feel like you're in Oslo.

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Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 6d

I own the Bike of Theseus. Every single component has been replaced, except the frame and the handlebars. The frame looks old and knackered which means I'm not afraid to leave it locked up. But the components are those of a £1500 bike. My nemesis is a thief who knows this and breaks bikes down.

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Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 6d

Not much cheaper then my wife's car service. But TBF, I need new brake pads, a new chain and cassette, new cables and possible new hub bearings. And it's all reasonably good quality stuff.

Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 6d

Last time my chain snapped Ladywell put it back together for a tenner so they are very much in my good books.

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Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 6d

Just took my bike in for a service. £215. The problem with cycling a lot is that... a lot wears out.

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Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 6d

Do it. In gold.

Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 6d

You need to find a Dark Web print shop that'll do it for a fiver because they're a front for some bizarre crypto/ drugs/ arms laundering op

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Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 6d

I've used web-based printers before for a couple of hipster photography parts (around the £30 mark). But they generally don't have the pressure of a manly hill climb to deal with...

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James Austin @jamesdaustin.bsky.social · 6d

I feel the need to draw everyones attention to this truely cursed bit of polling

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Rhymer Rigby @rhymerrigby.bsky.social · 6d

U 3D printing bike shizzle?

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Ben Fenton @benfenton.bsky.social · 6d

If a news organisation is making -200% margin after five years, it is not a commercial operation and should be assumed to have a different purpose.

Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 6d

The channel lost £33 million to communicate its content to a large audience
www.business-live.co.uk/enterprise/g...

GB News suffers huge loss despite doubling revenue and growing audience

The TV channel, whose well-known presenters include Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, fell to a pre-tax loss of £33.4m in the year to 31 May, 2024

www.business-live.co.uk

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Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 7d

So cool that whenever someone asks the president, “did you eat the Lindbergh baby” he’s like, “no but I’d be allowed to, I have the right to, I might do it later”

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John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 7d

Think an underpriced 2029 scenario is "ungovernable mess".

Rob Ford @robfordmancs.bsky.social · 8d

Four parties within a 5 point swing of first place and five parties on 12% plus.

This would be pure chaos under first past the post.

Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 8d

Westminster Voting Intention:

RFM: 27% (-2)
LAB: 20% (-2)
CON: 17% (+1)
LDM: 17% (+2)
GRN: 12% (+1)
SNP: 4% (+1)

Via @yougov.co.uk, 5-6 Oct.
Changes w/ 28-29 Sep.

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