My answer is LOL ROFL (dickbrain) The terminally AI-pilled can't even *imagine* some people have *never* asked stochastic parrots to cheat at their job for them.

Ahem. I am looking for some book reccs for a friend of mine - early 20s male, autistic person - who is having a really hard time finding modern fantasy that isn't also at least partially romanstacy, which he cannot. Epic Tolkien is his bag, really, but he is seeking new stuff. Pls share for reach!

For anyone who's been influenced by @scriblit.bsky.social , the co-op seem to be drowning in peach magnums right now

Yesterday I learned that during appeasement French journalists mockingly called Chamberlain Monseur J'aime Berlin, which is exceptional work. Well done France.

It's depressing that this moved me so much, but did. First time I've heard a politician praise a group of immigrants, without caveat, for a long while.

Farrukh@implausibleblog.bsky.social · last wk.

Andy Burnham, "To me, carers should be the best paid people in society, not the worst" "Many people from other countries have been caring for my dad" Andy Burnham praises migrants to the UK who care for our elderly, a stark contrast to Keir-island-of-strangers-Starmer

It's utterly unjustifiable at this point to stay - watching it warp clever, otherwise internet-competent, kind people gently, ever so gently, right ward is both sobering and infuriating. Stay on X and become one of the bad guys, it's unavoidable.

Julie Hotard Ph.D., writer, effects of disinfo on social systems@upine.bsky.social · last wk.

Some busy ppl didn't pay attention at that time. And now it's baked in so there's no change to see any more. It's interesting what diff ppl choose to focus on vs ignore. For some, their boss insists they stay on X. They also are not paying attention to this: theconversation.com/a-few-weeks-...

Zero interest in seeing any movie with depp in it. I'd rather not see him in commercials either. I turn off my devices when his dumb face shows up, and will happily give any new vehicle to salvage what's left of his reputation a miss.

Genuinely thought this bin was levitating

Larry laid his mouse in front of the press to be photographed. Lest you ask, this is a real photograph via the Press Association.

Why do Reform UK hate indigenous Britons so?

Reform UK Plans To Jail Candidates For Using Irish, Gaelic Or Cornish On Election Leaflets

EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage's party propose amendment to the Government's elections Bill which would mean candidates using Irish and Scottish Gaelic would face up to six months in prison

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Hi. We're in the Age of Diarrhea. I'm a global health expert on helping children survive diarrhea. Here's what to do if you might have picked up cyclospora. 🧵 1. Call your primary care if possible. 2. Take oral rehydration therapy, which isn't just drinking fluids. 1/

Peter@notalawyer.bsky.social · 2y ago

welcome to the Age of Diarrhea

The Avanti West Coast mainline train is overstuffed chaos again (there are ALWAYS issues with this line - I haven't ended up paying full price for any journey I have EVER taken on it thanks to Delay Repay). They are understaffed and worse at managing fractious passengers than even Virgin were.

My Chem 4 of 4 done and the best B stage set list, yet. #MCR 😍😍😍

My Chem 3 of 4 complete. Amazing.

A building on Edinburgh’s most prominent street that housed a series of tax-evading gift shops (London Centric came across it while investigating a connected network of gift shops in London’s Trocadero building) suffered a severe fire last night.

EdinburghMinute.com@edinburghminute.com · 4w ago

Building on fire is part of 109-112 Princes Street complex, ex River Island + Levi's (next to Debenhams), all closed. Site owner Criterion Capital plans to build Zedwell hotel there. Linked to row of tax-evading gift shops: edinburghminute.com/tax-evading-... exposed by @jim.londoncentric.media:

Just learned Amazon Prime in the UK is now showing the 'Pendragon Cycle' fantasy series, so in case anyone stumbles into watching it by mistake, know that it was made by far-right Trumpists at the Daily Wire, explicitly as violent right-wing Christian propaganda (this is a tweet by its creator)

Simple truth is if you’re mad about trans people then someone’s lying to you.

Honestly, seeing some English people get irritated at some Americans talking about them with the same sweeping assumptions and nonsense as they (the English) tend to talk about the Scots is one of the best parts of the sportsball right now. (I have no hope that they'll knock it off, it's cultural)

Celebrated the arrival of July with a lovely evening walk in the pouring rain with a lovely friend (not actually sarcastic, chose our place and clothes well. My new waterproof summer coat is, in fact, waterproof).

All the videos of the English fans being dicks about the Tartan Army, and the bullshit from some of the national TV people and we're still asked why we won't support England? C'mon Congo DR!

As someone with a day job in marketing, can confirm. IT'S ALL AN AD!!!!!!!!

Jennifer Ouellette@jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · last mo.

Why the Viral Video You Just Watched Was Probably an Advertisement slate.com/technology/2...

Tesco is extending its Kids Eat Free scheme to 7 days a week over the summer, where children get a free meal with an adult purchase, but honestly, this detail about how small the adult purchase can be broke my heart.

Thread (and I second the cooling blankets - magic for getting hot skin comfortable enough to sleep)

Vae@vae.bsky.social · last mo.

Hot people in the UK - things that sound like gimmicks that I have found actually useful for cooling down: Cooling blankets. You want the ones that have ArcChill. They have saved my sleep the last few nights. I have this one: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07R9K1PQL/ (it is not an affiliate link.)

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Glasgow and greater city area: Publicly owned bus networks

Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · last mo.

QUESTION: What does your city need most to become a MUCH BETTER CITY FOR ITS PEOPLE, in 3 words or less? Name the city (doesn’t count in the 3 words), explain your answer(s) if you think it’s needed, and include images/graphics if it helps make your case.

The Monday morning hunt for caffeine. #MondayMotivation

Starmer busy taking credit for policies he actively opposed sums up why he had to go.

i'm getting a bit annoyed with this "starmer didn't do anything" narrative ❌️ sweeping changes to the immigration system ❌️ biggest asylum reforms in 70 years functionally ending refugee status ❌️ moved from a reasonably tolerant regime to the most trans-hostile developed democracy

Right now, we could be living through a hantavirus disaster. The world avoided that, and this is why | Devi Sridhar

Right now, we could be living through a hantavirus disaster. The world avoided that, and this is why | Devi Sridhar

As the isolation period comes to an end for those caught up in the outbreak on a cruise ship, let’s celebrate a good news story, says Devi Sridhar of Edinburgh University

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