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As former Labour minister Tom Watson joins Palantir, please read this devastating exposé by @petergeoghegan.bsky.social & @lucasamin.bsky.social of how the company, with Peter Mandelson's help, wormed its way into the UK government to sell its dire & dangerous products.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Peter Geoghegan and Lucas Amin · ‘This looks absolutely rubbish’: Palantir and the NHS
A decade ago Palantir was largely unknown in the UK. It now holds public contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds...
www.lrb.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 7:27 AM
As former Labour minister Tom Watson joins Palantir, please read this devastating exposé by @petergeoghegan.bsky.social & @lucasamin.bsky.social of how the company, with Peter Mandelson's help, wormed its way into the UK government to sell its dire & dangerous products.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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Thank you Hormuz crisis, I guess. But fossil fuel emissions are forecast to go down by 0.5% in 2026 (with emissions from coal still going up, despite previous analysis that they would come down): the drop should be far, far steeper!
Fossil fuels account for two-thirds of global GHG emissions.
Fossil fuels account for two-thirds of global GHG emissions.
NEW – Analysis: Global fossil-fuel emissions set to fall in 2026 amid Hormuz crisis | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
Read here: buff.ly/spnuTWt
Read here: buff.ly/spnuTWt
September 18, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Thank you Hormuz crisis, I guess. But fossil fuel emissions are forecast to go down by 0.5% in 2026 (with emissions from coal still going up, despite previous analysis that they would come down): the drop should be far, far steeper!
Fossil fuels account for two-thirds of global GHG emissions.
Fossil fuels account for two-thirds of global GHG emissions.
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So sad to hear of the death of Bonnie Greer, novelist, broadcaster and hugely inspiration woman.
She was a great supporter of this Womensart project & WA books and our chats will be cherished always. A true intellectual & beautiful person. RIP xx
She was a great supporter of this Womensart project & WA books and our chats will be cherished always. A true intellectual & beautiful person. RIP xx
September 16, 2026 at 3:22 PM
So sad to hear of the death of Bonnie Greer, novelist, broadcaster and hugely inspiration woman.
She was a great supporter of this Womensart project & WA books and our chats will be cherished always. A true intellectual & beautiful person. RIP xx
She was a great supporter of this Womensart project & WA books and our chats will be cherished always. A true intellectual & beautiful person. RIP xx
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"We now know that there never can be a free humanity until woman is freed from ignorance, & we know, too, that woman can never call herself free until she is mistress of her own body."
~Margaret Sanger, 1918.
Birth control advocate/nurse/author Sanger was born OTD in 1879.
Image: LA Times/UCLA.
~Margaret Sanger, 1918.
Birth control advocate/nurse/author Sanger was born OTD in 1879.
Image: LA Times/UCLA.
September 14, 2026 at 4:54 PM
"We now know that there never can be a free humanity until woman is freed from ignorance, & we know, too, that woman can never call herself free until she is mistress of her own body."
~Margaret Sanger, 1918.
Birth control advocate/nurse/author Sanger was born OTD in 1879.
Image: LA Times/UCLA.
~Margaret Sanger, 1918.
Birth control advocate/nurse/author Sanger was born OTD in 1879.
Image: LA Times/UCLA.
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80 Candles 🎂 today for one of the best Actors around
TOMMY LEE JONES
TOMMY LEE JONES
September 15, 2026 at 10:21 AM
80 Candles 🎂 today for one of the best Actors around
TOMMY LEE JONES
TOMMY LEE JONES
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The amount of Amazon workers relying on SNAP and Medicaid has nearly tripled since 2020. — while Amazon’s annual profits soared by over 550%.
It’s the same story everywhere: corporate profits are at record highs, while workers’ share of the economy is at a record low.
We must unrig the system.
It’s the same story everywhere: corporate profits are at record highs, while workers’ share of the economy is at a record low.
We must unrig the system.
September 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The amount of Amazon workers relying on SNAP and Medicaid has nearly tripled since 2020. — while Amazon’s annual profits soared by over 550%.
It’s the same story everywhere: corporate profits are at record highs, while workers’ share of the economy is at a record low.
We must unrig the system.
It’s the same story everywhere: corporate profits are at record highs, while workers’ share of the economy is at a record low.
We must unrig the system.
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I had the honor of providing road crossing assistance for a 3 toed box turtle this afternoon
Safe travels, lil fella🥹🐢
Safe travels, lil fella🥹🐢
September 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM
I had the honor of providing road crossing assistance for a 3 toed box turtle this afternoon
Safe travels, lil fella🥹🐢
Safe travels, lil fella🥹🐢
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September 14, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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My contribution to ‘Paste, Present, Future’ project, celebrating 35 years of @bigissueuk. Signed, numbered versions of available at Big Issue shop. Lots of other pieces from amazing artists, 25% of sales going to Big Issue. Massive thank you to @grow_up_art_
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www.bigissueshop.com/collection/p...
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www.bigissueshop.com/collection/p...
September 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
My contribution to ‘Paste, Present, Future’ project, celebrating 35 years of @bigissueuk. Signed, numbered versions of available at Big Issue shop. Lots of other pieces from amazing artists, 25% of sales going to Big Issue. Massive thank you to @grow_up_art_
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www.bigissueshop.com/collection/p...
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www.bigissueshop.com/collection/p...
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One big sneeze and now Rima has a spotless reputation.
September 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM
One big sneeze and now Rima has a spotless reputation.
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Mark Hamill receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2018
September 13, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Mark Hamill receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2018
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Imagine having more money than you could ever need and instead of using it to tackle poverty or disease you give it to a bunch of entitled grifters who don't give a shit about anyone but themselves.
September 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Imagine having more money than you could ever need and instead of using it to tackle poverty or disease you give it to a bunch of entitled grifters who don't give a shit about anyone but themselves.
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Not gonna lie, my heart stopped for a second thinking this was taxidermy 😭
#LifuX #Cat #Cats #Catsofbluesky #Caturday
#LifuX #Cat #Cats #Catsofbluesky #Caturday
September 13, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Not gonna lie, my heart stopped for a second thinking this was taxidermy 😭
#LifuX #Cat #Cats #Catsofbluesky #Caturday
#LifuX #Cat #Cats #Catsofbluesky #Caturday
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Here's a French video (with English subtitles) about what would happen if the far-right racists got their way and all foreigners and people of colour were forced to leave.
September 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Here's a French video (with English subtitles) about what would happen if the far-right racists got their way and all foreigners and people of colour were forced to leave.
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I absolutely LOVE this.
Christian Bale spent roughly 17 years fighting to make this happen.
This week, his foster-care village opened in Palmdale, California: 12 homes built specifically to help keep siblings together when they enter foster care.
Christian Bale spent roughly 17 years fighting to make this happen.
This week, his foster-care village opened in Palmdale, California: 12 homes built specifically to help keep siblings together when they enter foster care.
September 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I absolutely LOVE this.
Christian Bale spent roughly 17 years fighting to make this happen.
This week, his foster-care village opened in Palmdale, California: 12 homes built specifically to help keep siblings together when they enter foster care.
Christian Bale spent roughly 17 years fighting to make this happen.
This week, his foster-care village opened in Palmdale, California: 12 homes built specifically to help keep siblings together when they enter foster care.
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Anyone who has ever complained about London Underground, complain no more.
September 11, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Anyone who has ever complained about London Underground, complain no more.
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Amazon hit with class action lawsuit alleging widespread discrimination against pregnant employees – KIRO 7 News Seattle www.kiro7.com/news/local/a...
Amazon hit with class action lawsuit alleging widespread discrimination against pregnant employees
Amazon was hit with yet another lawsuit earlier this week -- this time focused on discrimination.
www.kiro7.com
September 10, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Amazon hit with class action lawsuit alleging widespread discrimination against pregnant employees – KIRO 7 News Seattle www.kiro7.com/news/local/a...
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Anti-Nigel Farage mural by 'Scottish Banksy' appears in Glasgow - The National
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Anti-Nigel Farage mural by 'Scottish Banksy' appears in Glasgow — The National
An anti-Nigel Farage mural by the 'Scottish Banksy' has been spotted in Glasgow city centre
apple.news
September 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Anti-Nigel Farage mural by 'Scottish Banksy' appears in Glasgow - The National
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apple.news/A0defigeDQYi...
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Perfect description of what's going on.
September 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Perfect description of what's going on.
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Wealthy want UK govt to ditch pensions triple lock, cut welfare spending.
Silence on corporate welfare
Oil/gas, water, energy profiteering
HMRC not collecting £59bn last yr
Poorest 20% paying higher proportion in income in taxes than the richest 20%.
It is always about hitting the poor, old, sick.
Silence on corporate welfare
Oil/gas, water, energy profiteering
HMRC not collecting £59bn last yr
Poorest 20% paying higher proportion in income in taxes than the richest 20%.
It is always about hitting the poor, old, sick.
Ditch pensions triple lock and cut welfare spending to calm markets, Burnham told
Bond market shock has ramifications for new prime minister’s first Budget, his former adviser warns
www.independent.co.uk
September 7, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Wealthy want UK govt to ditch pensions triple lock, cut welfare spending.
Silence on corporate welfare
Oil/gas, water, energy profiteering
HMRC not collecting £59bn last yr
Poorest 20% paying higher proportion in income in taxes than the richest 20%.
It is always about hitting the poor, old, sick.
Silence on corporate welfare
Oil/gas, water, energy profiteering
HMRC not collecting £59bn last yr
Poorest 20% paying higher proportion in income in taxes than the richest 20%.
It is always about hitting the poor, old, sick.
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September 6, 2026 at 2:56 AM