Will be down even more with its rocket debris hitting the moon.

CNBC@cnbc.com · 9h ago

SpaceX shares plunged on Wednesday after a surge in AI spending rattled investors and clouded an otherwise expectation-beating quarter. The stock was down over 10% in premarket trading. Read more: cnb.cx/3RKNmcf

This will keep ENB on their toes … www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

English National Ballet suffers customer data hack

ENB said it was "so sorry" and is warning customers to be cautious of unexpected emails.

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It’s raining in SW London !

Many parts of southern England recorded 0mm of rainfall in July, a first since records began in 1871. No sign of meaningful rainfall in the next 2 weeks either as high pressure re-builds, the drought continues. 📷 Blackheath, London

Rising pressure on FIFA president Infantino. Statements from two of his inner circle, Arsène Wenger and Mattias Grafström, welcoming the demise of the World Cup private equity plan could have praised and urged support for him. They did not even cite his name. apnews.com/article/fifa...

Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

Two senior FIFA executives have distanced themselves from their boss Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.

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Solar eclipse next Wednesday the most significant in 27 years. Some details.

FA withdraws support from Infantino

@mrjamesob.bsky.social - this is so good I missed the start of @lewisgoodall.com share-lbc.globalplayer.com/videos/2JsSf...

Tim Booth: The Secret To James's 40-Year Success | Full Disclosure Video | Global Player

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It’s been a huge week in football politics. And this announcement just now by UEFA has raised the anti still further.

@mrjamesob.bsky.social smart of Burnham to call out the Mail & Telegraph - old age care is a key issue their readers are petrified of … from quality of care to losing their homes. Tricky editorial meets to come.

@mrjamesob.bsky.social that’s the most compelling I’ve heard Burnham - heartfelt, compassionate, driven … optimism levels nudging higher.

London has had more 30c days this summer than during the entire 1980s.

London & Southeast🔅@thesnowdreamer.bsky.social · last wk.

I’ve had a few doubters question this statement, here is the yearly breakdown at LHR in 1980s. If you don’t believe me you can fact check it yourself. 1980: 0 1981: 0 1982: 0 1983: 9 1984: 3 1985: 0 1986: 3 1987: 0 1988: 0 1989: 6 Total = 21 days

Another time bomb waiting to blow …

New Scientist@newscientist.com · last wk.

An increasing number of studies have linked ultra-processed foods with depression, anxiety and even dementia. Columnist Helen Thomson explores how strong the evidence is for the brain effects of a diet full of these foods

Burnham’s BBC interview being picked up across the pond …

CNBC@cnbc.com · last wk.

New UK Prime Minister Burnham says he would be prepared to call out Trump

Meanwhile, tories & reform say drill, drill, drill. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5...

Evacuations near Madrid as wildfires advance with thousands already fleeing French tourist spot

The government in Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires burn out of control in several areas close to the capital.

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Original 1964 version of the song “Tainted Love” by Gloria Jones. Written by Ed Cobb, who first offered it to The Standells. A Northern Soul favourite, it was later covered to much success by Soft Cell. Jones later became Marc Bolan’s partner. #NorthernSoul m.youtube.com/watch?v=73Ih...

NEW * Tainted Love - Gloria Jones {Stereo} 1964

YouTube video by Smurfstools Oldies Music Time Machine

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Nothing to see here 😢 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack

It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.

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Starmer legacy:

Jon Featonby@jonfeatonby.bsky.social · 2w ago

No arrivals by small boats for the last 10 days now. As of yesterday, 12,469 people had arrived so far this year across the Channel, down over 11,000 (47%) on the same time last year. More than 10% down on 2023 as well, which was when crossings were, by comparison to other years, lower.

Burnham’s 1st move - cuts vat on energy bills to zero. Starmer’s was to cut the winter fuel allowance. And that haunted him to the end. Burnham is trying to avoid that haunting. @mrjamesob.bsky.social

Watching Labour MPs walk down Downing Street, trying to keep a straight face, before getting a cabinet role, is comedy.

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@paulbrand.bsky.social - important to point out that North Sea oil will be sold on the international market - it won’t come directly back to the U.K. ; where we benefit is via tax revenues.

In 2025, 107k civil servants were based in London, 310k were based outside London (in England). If you include home nations 440k civil servants (80%) are based outside London. @mrjamesob.bsky.social

Blimey:

Barchart@barchart.com · 3w ago

BREAKING 🚨: South Korea 1.2 Million Retail Traders received margin calls this week, which is 3.4% of South Korea's entire adult population 🤯👀 Dear God

Trying to get my head around this … and failing.

New Scientist@newscientist.com · 3w ago

Researchers have long suspected early life may have been helped by sugars brought to Earth by asteroids – now a sugar found in raspberries has been spotted in a cosmic cloud nearly 27 light years away

This is exactly right.

Parody Nigel Farage@parodypm.bsky.social · 3w ago

There's a good reason that I lied about being refused any state security when in fact I'd been offered a bodyguard, a car & a trained driver, on a par with a high profile cabinet member. It's because I didn't want anyone seeing what i get up to and how little work I do.

A form of cognitive "speed training" that substantially cuts dementia risk has now been shown to alter levels of beta-amyloid in men's brains. www.newscientist.com/article/2578...

Game that reduces dementia risk may clear amyloid from men's brains | New Scientist

Playing a mental speed-training game seems to help the brain clear a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease in men, but may work in women through different mechanisms

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Huge momentum behind this trend:

AFP News Agency@en.afp.com · 3w ago

According to an AFP tally, the list of countries moving to ban social media for children now stretches to more than 20, including five where restrictions are already in force. u.afp.com/SKHa

Elon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, says Musk’s father www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Elon Musk’s family foundation took Tommy Robinson to Russia, says Musk’s father

Errol Musk says far-right activist is ‘a fine young man’ and held meetings with Russian business figures

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One of the most exciting scientific findings in recent years is that a course of the shingles vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia by about 20%. Health authorities should make it more accessible bit.ly/4yfzx5I Illustration: Sebastian König

Just when Russia is being re-admitted back into the global sports world. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Russia trains sights on buses, schools and offices in busy Ukrainian city

In Zaporizhzhia, the densely populated city close to the front line, the security situation is deteriorating.

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