I was just thinking that the 'Rise of the Greens' might force Labour to accept it's better to have some seats than none and start sorting out PR. In a sensible world that would be the conclusion of the Greens slashing their potential vote permanently.
(Since when have politicians been sensible?)
(Since when have politicians been sensible?)
February 3, 2026 at 12:16 PM
I was just thinking that the 'Rise of the Greens' might force Labour to accept it's better to have some seats than none and start sorting out PR. In a sensible world that would be the conclusion of the Greens slashing their potential vote permanently.
(Since when have politicians been sensible?)
(Since when have politicians been sensible?)
This article ignores Covid as a reason why instances of pneumonia have gone up so drastically, until it casually mentions someone with other lung issues "in combination with damage done by covid" half way down.
My lungs are far more fucked up after covid.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
My lungs are far more fucked up after covid.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Emergency pneumonia cases surge to half a million a year in England
There were 579,475 instances of emergency hospitalisation being needed in the year to March 2025, analysis finds
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:19 AM
This article ignores Covid as a reason why instances of pneumonia have gone up so drastically, until it casually mentions someone with other lung issues "in combination with damage done by covid" half way down.
My lungs are far more fucked up after covid.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
My lungs are far more fucked up after covid.
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
I have seen Zipcars in London. I think it was a parked one last time. Does anyone have any Intel on what's happening? Officially the site is still saying they're kaput.
February 2, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I have seen Zipcars in London. I think it was a parked one last time. Does anyone have any Intel on what's happening? Officially the site is still saying they're kaput.
@actualbenfolds.bsky.social Just saw the news. Ayeesh, my Gods.
Not only is he a racist, conman, fraud and thief, but he's also a dumb fucker with absolutely no understanding of what art is for, what art *is*, even.
I truly hope that you all get through this living nightmare.
Not only is he a racist, conman, fraud and thief, but he's also a dumb fucker with absolutely no understanding of what art is for, what art *is*, even.
I truly hope that you all get through this living nightmare.
February 2, 2026 at 11:31 PM
@actualbenfolds.bsky.social Just saw the news. Ayeesh, my Gods.
Not only is he a racist, conman, fraud and thief, but he's also a dumb fucker with absolutely no understanding of what art is for, what art *is*, even.
I truly hope that you all get through this living nightmare.
Not only is he a racist, conman, fraud and thief, but he's also a dumb fucker with absolutely no understanding of what art is for, what art *is*, even.
I truly hope that you all get through this living nightmare.
Epstein on Brexit to billionaire villain, Peter Thiel. Sorry, I meant owner of businesses contracted to the UK govt.
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social must be going through the latest batch in despair, triumph and pain. "I told you so" doesn't quite cover it.
How do we hold the fuckers to account?
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social must be going through the latest batch in despair, triumph and pain. "I told you so" doesn't quite cover it.
How do we hold the fuckers to account?
February 2, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Epstein on Brexit to billionaire villain, Peter Thiel. Sorry, I meant owner of businesses contracted to the UK govt.
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social must be going through the latest batch in despair, triumph and pain. "I told you so" doesn't quite cover it.
How do we hold the fuckers to account?
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social must be going through the latest batch in despair, triumph and pain. "I told you so" doesn't quite cover it.
How do we hold the fuckers to account?
Ugh, jesus. New! "Go live!".
Noooo no no no no, thank you very much, BlueSky
Goodnight.
Noooo no no no no, thank you very much, BlueSky
Goodnight.
February 2, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Ugh, jesus. New! "Go live!".
Noooo no no no no, thank you very much, BlueSky
Goodnight.
Noooo no no no no, thank you very much, BlueSky
Goodnight.
Feeling a bit too whelmed by The Everything so that's it for tonight. Now I shall watch David Baddiel talk about cats before I go to bed.
February 1, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Feeling a bit too whelmed by The Everything so that's it for tonight. Now I shall watch David Baddiel talk about cats before I go to bed.
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Update: Now at 89 copies of Gloom today, which means $1244.22 to Minnesota charities.
One store that ordered a dozen said they intend to donate the proceeds from retail sales as well, which is awesome!
One store that ordered a dozen said they intend to donate the proceeds from retail sales as well, which is awesome!
February 1, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Update: Now at 89 copies of Gloom today, which means $1244.22 to Minnesota charities.
One store that ordered a dozen said they intend to donate the proceeds from retail sales as well, which is awesome!
One store that ordered a dozen said they intend to donate the proceeds from retail sales as well, which is awesome!
Makes me think that Gazan children stuck in the horror they are currently in could do with something similar.
Those images @trungles.com has done of little Liam are absolutely bloody adorable, I have to say.
I hope that people can do a lot of lovely comics to help these little kiddiewinks to feel less confused and hurt and feel special *because that's what you're supposed to feel as a small child*.
I hope that people can do a lot of lovely comics to help these little kiddiewinks to feel less confused and hurt and feel special *because that's what you're supposed to feel as a small child*.
February 1, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Makes me think that Gazan children stuck in the horror they are currently in could do with something similar.
Those images @trungles.com has done of little Liam are absolutely bloody adorable, I have to say.
I hope that people can do a lot of lovely comics to help these little kiddiewinks to feel less confused and hurt and feel special *because that's what you're supposed to feel as a small child*.
I hope that people can do a lot of lovely comics to help these little kiddiewinks to feel less confused and hurt and feel special *because that's what you're supposed to feel as a small child*.
February 1, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Those images @trungles.com has done of little Liam are absolutely bloody adorable, I have to say.
I hope that people can do a lot of lovely comics to help these little kiddiewinks to feel less confused and hurt and feel special *because that's what you're supposed to feel as a small child*.
I hope that people can do a lot of lovely comics to help these little kiddiewinks to feel less confused and hurt and feel special *because that's what you're supposed to feel as a small child*.
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Liam was taken from Columbia Heights, the town just south of my high school in Fridley and just north of the Arts district in NE Minneapolis. I spent a lot of time with friends there after extracurriculars. News of his abduction completely broke my heart. I’m glad he’s home. #Comics4Liam
February 1, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Liam was taken from Columbia Heights, the town just south of my high school in Fridley and just north of the Arts district in NE Minneapolis. I spent a lot of time with friends there after extracurriculars. News of his abduction completely broke my heart. I’m glad he’s home. #Comics4Liam
Ah.
Xi has removed the main obstacle to invading Taiwan
The Wall Street Journal draws attention to the fact that Chinese Xi Jinping is increasingly preparing to invade Taiwan. This is indicated by the recent large-scale purges in the top leadership of the PRC army.
news.online.ua/en/xi-has-re...
The Wall Street Journal draws attention to the fact that Chinese Xi Jinping is increasingly preparing to invade Taiwan. This is indicated by the recent large-scale purges in the top leadership of the PRC army.
news.online.ua/en/xi-has-re...
Xi has removed the main obstacle to invading Taiwan — online.ua
The Wall Street Journal draws attention to the fact that Chinese President Xi Jinping is increasingly preparing to invade Taiwan. This is indicated by the recent large-scale purges in the top leadersh...
news.online.ua
February 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Ah.
In terms of evolution and how long we 'naturally' lived for tens of thousands of years: isn't there a case then for saying that the 'adolescent' phase is in fact our child production phase, and anything later is 'useful elder'?
In the days of handprints on walls, I doubt we lived much past 40?
In the days of handprints on walls, I doubt we lived much past 40?
Adolescence lasts into your 30s – so how should parents treat their adult children?
Adolescence lasts into your 30s – so how should parents treat their adult children?
There are lots of guidebooks for parents of young children – but what happens when your offspring hit adulthood? A psychotherapist shares her guiding principles for raising grownups
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:24 PM
In terms of evolution and how long we 'naturally' lived for tens of thousands of years: isn't there a case then for saying that the 'adolescent' phase is in fact our child production phase, and anything later is 'useful elder'?
In the days of handprints on walls, I doubt we lived much past 40?
In the days of handprints on walls, I doubt we lived much past 40?
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A tiny few Lords are simply refusing to allow the House to come to any decisions on assisted dying. This is profoundly undemocratic. MPs put huge time into listening to the public during the Commons stages, and then had the courage to make difficult decisions there. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
February 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
A tiny few Lords are simply refusing to allow the House to come to any decisions on assisted dying. This is profoundly undemocratic. MPs put huge time into listening to the public during the Commons stages, and then had the courage to make difficult decisions there. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Those who do not train or don't get the kind of wages you earn if you've been taught to a high level pay less tax. Those who have been taught at a high level dominate jobs with higher wages, therefore pay more tax, therefore graduates would be paying back their tuition fees in tax.
The long-term cost of high student debt in the UK is not just for graduates | Heather Stewart
The long-term cost of high student debt in the UK is not just for graduates | Heather Stewart
Labour’s changes to the student loan system have turned frustration into full-blown fury, which its opponents are likely to reap at the ballot box
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Those who do not train or don't get the kind of wages you earn if you've been taught to a high level pay less tax. Those who have been taught at a high level dominate jobs with higher wages, therefore pay more tax, therefore graduates would be paying back their tuition fees in tax.
Just got suckered in to watching daft animal videos during which I had the dawning realisation that probably most of them were AI. Which is distressing.
February 1, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Just got suckered in to watching daft animal videos during which I had the dawning realisation that probably most of them were AI. Which is distressing.
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unfortunately i know the answer to this
Let's play a game. Which one is the Onion, and which one is a real headline.
February 1, 2026 at 12:56 AM
unfortunately i know the answer to this
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This has always been my personal favorite part of the Epstein stuff. Israel had “compromised” Trump.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/epstein...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/epstein...
Epstein files: FBI memo says Israel ‘compromised’ Trump, Epstein had Mossad ties
The document cites a source linking Jared Kushner and a religious Jewish group accused of seeking to hijack Trump’s presidency
www.middleeasteye.net
January 31, 2026 at 9:49 PM
This has always been my personal favorite part of the Epstein stuff. Israel had “compromised” Trump.
www.middleeasteye.net/news/epstein...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/epstein...
I have to go back outside.
It is raining.
A lot.
It is raining.
A lot.
January 30, 2026 at 6:43 PM
I have to go back outside.
It is raining.
A lot.
It is raining.
A lot.
Yes please.
Anyone who has council or NHS staff who drive to people's homes within their families: get in touch with your MP and get them to support this. Don't forget, it's wealthier people who can make the shift to electric. Skint people will be using fossil fuel for years yet (ridiculously).
Anyone who has council or NHS staff who drive to people's homes within their families: get in touch with your MP and get them to support this. Don't forget, it's wealthier people who can make the shift to electric. Skint people will be using fossil fuel for years yet (ridiculously).
🚗Staff should not be left out of pocket when traveling to care for patients.
📈Unions have negotiated a new mechanism that accounts for inflation and we are seeking your views on it!
Contact your branch to find out more & share your views 👇
branches.unison.org.uk
📈Unions have negotiated a new mechanism that accounts for inflation and we are seeking your views on it!
Contact your branch to find out more & share your views 👇
branches.unison.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Yes please.
Anyone who has council or NHS staff who drive to people's homes within their families: get in touch with your MP and get them to support this. Don't forget, it's wealthier people who can make the shift to electric. Skint people will be using fossil fuel for years yet (ridiculously).
Anyone who has council or NHS staff who drive to people's homes within their families: get in touch with your MP and get them to support this. Don't forget, it's wealthier people who can make the shift to electric. Skint people will be using fossil fuel for years yet (ridiculously).
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Feds showed up to the home of Minneapolis independent journalist Georgia Fort & arrested her overnight, apparently for filming the church protest.
www.facebook.com/share/v/1GQ8...
www.facebook.com/share/v/1GQ8...
Redirecting...
www.facebook.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Feds showed up to the home of Minneapolis independent journalist Georgia Fort & arrested her overnight, apparently for filming the church protest.
www.facebook.com/share/v/1GQ8...
www.facebook.com/share/v/1GQ8...
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BBC editorial making some very questionable choices, given its charter obligations
Wow?!
BBC News homepage has just significantly downgraded the placing of its "Climate" section on its menu bar
Climate is now ranked last, lower than Tech.
Earlier this month "Climate" was ranked above World, UK, US&Canada, Business and Tech
BBC News homepage has just significantly downgraded the placing of its "Climate" section on its menu bar
Climate is now ranked last, lower than Tech.
Earlier this month "Climate" was ranked above World, UK, US&Canada, Business and Tech
January 30, 2026 at 10:16 AM
BBC editorial making some very questionable choices, given its charter obligations
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ICE has been holding a disabled Black man for a year!
Rodney Taylor is a double amputee who was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE took him.
He’s been denied his prosthetics & placed in solitary.
His health is declining.
Public outrage might save his life.
Say his name:
Rodney Taylor is a double amputee who was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE took him.
He’s been denied his prosthetics & placed in solitary.
His health is declining.
Public outrage might save his life.
Say his name:
Sign the Petition
Demand the Release of Rodney Taylor from ICE Detention
www.change.org
January 29, 2026 at 9:22 AM
ICE has been holding a disabled Black man for a year!
Rodney Taylor is a double amputee who was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE took him.
He’s been denied his prosthetics & placed in solitary.
His health is declining.
Public outrage might save his life.
Say his name:
Rodney Taylor is a double amputee who was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE took him.
He’s been denied his prosthetics & placed in solitary.
His health is declining.
Public outrage might save his life.
Say his name:
Holy moley this is mortifying bad and looks horrible.
What cgi artists did when making the first cg animation films: made it all look a lot more like cartoons. There were very good reasons for that. If you're going to make experimental 'films' using AI, which is already dubious anyway -
What cgi artists did when making the first cg animation films: made it all look a lot more like cartoons. There were very good reasons for that. If you're going to make experimental 'films' using AI, which is already dubious anyway -
First trailer for Darren Aranofsky's new AI animated series 'On This Day... 1776'
• Tells short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War
• Uses Gen AI tools, including tech made by Google DeepMind
• Has SAG voice actors
• Tells short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War
• Uses Gen AI tools, including tech made by Google DeepMind
• Has SAG voice actors
January 29, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Holy moley this is mortifying bad and looks horrible.
What cgi artists did when making the first cg animation films: made it all look a lot more like cartoons. There were very good reasons for that. If you're going to make experimental 'films' using AI, which is already dubious anyway -
What cgi artists did when making the first cg animation films: made it all look a lot more like cartoons. There were very good reasons for that. If you're going to make experimental 'films' using AI, which is already dubious anyway -
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First of all, many congratulations to all of those men who were shortlisted for the #duffcooperprize duffcooperprize.org If ever there was an example of why the #womensprizefornonfiction was needed, it’s illustrated here.
The Pol Roger Duff Cooper Prize – The Pol Roger Duff Cooper Prize celebrates the best in non-fiction writing
SHORTLIST
Winner announcement 16th March 2026
SHORTLIST Winner announcement 16th March 2026
Oxford Literary Festival
duffcooperprize.org
January 29, 2026 at 10:26 PM
First of all, many congratulations to all of those men who were shortlisted for the #duffcooperprize duffcooperprize.org If ever there was an example of why the #womensprizefornonfiction was needed, it’s illustrated here.