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Standing outside with a metal pole

No one actually enjoys smoking a cigar. It's the worst form of smoking. It's just pure bravado

Eli Lilly’s $4 Billion Vaccine Bet

A new survey from Bank of America finds young adults are more candid about salary and money. Could it change workplace culture?

Meet The Doctor-Turned-Entrepreneur Using AI To Save Lives

This is the charitable and, I think, most likely explanation for the failures of Starmer’s tenure. The less charitable one is that he is entirely captured by McSweeney, Mandelson and Glasman’s Blue Labour, with all their Bannon and Thiel blandishments

The problem with Starmer is that he is playing the alt-right under the old rules, which they have already transgressed. His complete failure to deal with our oligarch and hard right captured media is a case in point. He’s going to be Biden before Trump 2 if this folly persists

The fact that some people were trying to argue after this that he hadn't done that badly when his wife thought he was having a stroke shows how powerful partisanship can be.

Worked for a telesales company where call rates were monitored. Learnt off by heart all the companies' phone numbers that had long, rambling recorded menus instead of a real person. Spent 20 years dialling the same few dozen numbers over and over again. Nobody ever found out.

California’s salmon fishery is back open after a three-year closure, and fresh local salmon is returning to menus and markets. But fish ecologists warn the same problems that caused the collapse haven’t been fully addressed. theconversation.com/californias-...

Portrait of the Artist (2026) One-off ink on paper drawing

Rimmer being made hard light permanently was a cop-out. His limitations as a hologram required creative plot writing.

the perfect jacket doesn't exi-

Well, that's been a day. Over 10 hours of Freemasonry bits since 7am, including two full meetings with about 450 others, with lunch, and then back home for the quickest shower and change ever, and then down to a local Quiz which we WON by a clear margin against 10 other teams. I am frazzled.

I read, all the way, thru this NYT article & guess what - Ebola & Hantavirus have NOT confounded scientists 🙄 Additionally, genetic identification of viruses only began in the late 1970s. Such misinformed scary clickbait is immoral. Any biologist could tell them this is BS. Shameful stuff.

I've got a fresh icepack on my head and Trump and Netanyahu are having to lie about their failing health. Decent. Goodnight.

With thanks to @theextrainch.bsky.social for the fun data tool, here's my Spurs squad planner #COYS

Wes Streeting on what Tony Blair got wrong, responding to Blair's essay on what everyone including Streeting is getting wrong, & if you hate them both then move on but for the 3 of you left...https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/27/tony-blair-labour-wes-streeting-markets-democracy

Found a wedding ring on the ground 30 years ago, while I was a teenager. Meant to take it to the police station. Still have it in my miscellaneous drawer. Don't know what to do now.

Honestly Interior Design Masters is never predictable with Michelle’s judgements. It’s honestly so maddening.

Two new recommendations for anyone interested in contemporary Irish poetry. Nuala O’Connor & Rita Ann Higgins write in a lyrical accessible way allowing you to see the world again, in wonder. Get your local library to order them & learn what real poetry is like. A puff of Oxygen to the mind.

I went to university with one of the Clash.* *Mk 2

Doctor Bananose politely requests your company tomorrow in Salford at 3pm. www.thelowry.com/whats-on/ola...

We did it! 🙌🙌

The subscriptions are being rolled out under the banner of “Meta One,” which incorporates paid subscriptions for the company's apps and AI chatbot.

GOOD LUCK HAVE FUN DON'T DIE is a very good movie.

Yorkshire moors

Paper straws are fine. Don't be such a baby.

Blocking people who use generative AI to make the shittest memes you've ever seen in your life is self care.

Classless vandal. (📸 Jonathan Lemire)

Happy for the hare obviously, but feels like the bar for sainthood has varied wildly over time

An undisclosed sum of cash been taken during an armed robbery at Fethard Post Office in Co Tipperary

Ever since my fellow judges of the 'Inspiring History Teaching Awards' met at the Tower of London to pick the winner, and were sworn to secrecy about who it is, I've felt the most enormous urge to blurt it out to everyone. Roll on 20 June when all will be revealed! www.hrp.org.uk/schools/insp...

All those who have pushed the modern pseudoscience version of Eugenics, so-called ‘gender critical ideology’, have blood on their hands. That includes the Labour govt, as well as the Reform & Tory opposition. Utterly shameful.

Small arms dealer = T-Rex croupier

I couldn't close my crockery cupboard because it was too full of Gu glass ramekins. I had to sneak out at night and fill my glass recycling like an alcoholic.

In our professional and personal lives, disappointment is an emotional signal worth learning to read.

Just think it's a bit weird to be crying screaming throwing up coz Trump made the White House look trashy. Unlike most of what Trump 2.0 has got up to this is legit funny.

It's the BIGGEST red flag

Micron joined South Korean competitors Samsung and SK Hynix in the trillion-dollar club this month, minting a new billionaire.

Atlantic hurricane season starts Monday, and preparedness experts say older adults living alone face added risks during major storms. 5 key steps to help your loved ones prepare:

Latest airmass forecast shows cooler air will move into Western Europe for first week of June. A welcome relief for some. The good news is the bank holiday in Ireland is looking OK with rainfall amounts looking lower and sunny spells.

By the way, Tony Blair thinks the UK should be best friends with this guy

Israel's military has declared a new area of southern Lebanon as a combat zone and said that residents should move north

Just pure unadulterated vile racism

Cremations are a more responsible use of finite land than burial.

I’m really into cables. Any excuse to buy a cable, and I’ll buy a cable of the right length and with the right connectors, plus a spare just in case. Today I needed a 3m Cat6e Ethernet cable HELLO ARE YOU STILL FUCKING LISTENING, COME ON, I’M DOING MY BEST HERE 1/

The Minister for Justice is being urged to review a scheme of payments for the victims of the Stardust fire.

Human therapists have a legal duty to warn authorities and potential targets when patients say they plan to harm someone. Shouldn’t we require the same from #AI chatbots? theconversation.com/should-ais-b...

Slay girl.

“We’re not NIMBYs, but…”

Wonderful that Loneliness Awareness Week happens the same week as World Gin Day

Some Republican lawmakers have sharply criticized the fund or threatened to take action to block it altogether.

Sun safety is not just for beach holidays. Checking the UV index and building small habits into your day can help protect your skin.

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating in the UK and around the world. 🌙

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating today in the UK and around the world. 🌙

Trump sends crushing message to Republicans: ‘I don’t care about the midterms’

While this year’s St. Petersburg International Book Fair celebrated pro-war literature, Russia’s publishing industry is under mounting pressure.

I can fit entire tins of Cherry Blossom shoe polish in my mouth. It makes me slightly sad that I cannot turn this rare ability into anything lucrative. I've only won a bet at a company Christmas party.

Iwamasa was one of five people facing drug charges after the “Friends” actor’s death in 2023.

NASA unveils moon base plans in race with China www.channel4.com/news/nasa-un...

The foreign fighters ‘tricked’ into fighting Russia’s war in Ukraine www.channel4.com/news/the-for...

Former Proud Boys leader tells Channel 4 News he deserves $50m from Trump’s new ‘slush fund’ www.channel4.com/news/will-tr...

Safety warning as at least nine die in waters since Sunday www.channel4.com/news/safety-...

Spaceship [2026) One-off ink on paper drawing.

‘No Iran deal’ says Trump amid reports www.channel4.com/news/no-iran...

Prosecution sets out case against former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson www.channel4.com/news/prosecu...

New Health Secretary fails to stop another week of doctors strikes www.channel4.com/news/new-hea...

‘We have to get off rollercoaster of fossil fuels’ – Energy minister www.channel4.com/news/we-have...

Labour infighting escalates as Blair criticises Labour strategy www.channel4.com/news/labour-...

We can’t rule out another bill rise in October – Ofgem www.channel4.com/news/we-cant...

Energy bills to rise as UK price cap jumps 13% – what can be done? www.channel4.com/news/energy-...

She bet early on Anthropic when most other VCs wouldn’t touch it—and now she's on the Midas List of best investors for the first time.

Every time a video gets copyright struck (As happened with our UBB v Bath review), the next few are always massively punished by YouTube’s algorithm. You’re essentially forced to rebuild an audience from scratch. Shining a light on T2 rugby is hard enough, so any support is appreciated-

Wow. So many A-listers at The Great American State Fair. "Milli-Vanilli" haha.

New York lawmakers are close to finalizing the tax on secondary homes.

Joe Rogan, a decades-long UFC commentator, has repeatedly criticized the event, suggesting there could be security concerns or inclement weather.

Speaking as someone who worked at a media agency when Mad Men was on TV, it was very nice aesthetically to watch, but it made every account manager about 5x more insufferable almost overnight.

Protests against immigration enforcement at a facility where detainees are on a hunger and labor strike erupted in fresh violence on Tuesday night as federal officers sprayed chemicals and charged demonstrators outside the jail in New Jersey.

Incumbents in Kentucky and Texas who opposed Trump have been ousted and loyalist candidates will run instead.

My “Press release disguised as news” detector has lit up like a Christmas tree.

Disagreeing with my girlfriend, caught myself saying: "Not making a puppet is your answer to everything."

Thought experiment: what, if anything, would Tony Blair and George Osborne disagree on?

It really is obscene to have filmed this and then published it. There is also a weird theological bent to this whole ordeal.

A full Blue Moon is coming this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know.

Flattery indeed. Thank you very much.

Meanwhile in Germany: Man parks his car share car in a space reserved for people who have hired their car share car from a different car share car hire company. Expensive hilarity ensues.

On the phone with President Zelenskyy, I reiterated Europe’s full support for Ukraine as Russia doubles down on its brutal war of aggression. Air defence and drone and counter-drone capabilities are among Europe’s most urgent defence priorities.

My latest Soho Radio show is abundant with amazing new cuts from the likes of JIM, Arab Strap, Stefan Mahendra, Fatoumata Diawara, Thee Sinseers, Automatic, Gurriers, Sailor Honeymoon, Dexys, Lowly, Homer, Lightning In A Twilight Hour + a fedora full of trusted gems. www.mixcloud.com/sohoradio/pe...

When I'm working away from home the video doorbell sends alerts to my phone. Late evening I usually get an alert and switch on the feed because it's usually my wife letting the dogs out before bed and I miss them.

GOOD DOG. #NiceThings

GOOD DOG. #NiceThing

My lovely silly boy @mbalazo.bsky.social has a new stand-up album coming out on June 16th! You can pre-order it here (and listen to a couple of the tracks for free right now!) Only nine Canadian dollars which is about 0.007p. michaelbalazo.bandcamp.com/album/pizza-...

Off to see Obsession at the cinema tonight

The federal government plans to close the country’s top bee research lab just as U.S. beekeepers are facing record bee die-offs. Cuts are already making it harder to protect the pollinators that help grow many of the fruits, nuts and vegetables Americans eat.

Desperate Labour supporters will often use "well he won three elections" as a checkmate if any criticism of Tony Blair comes up. But they don't use that about Thatcher. It's just more red team good blue team bad chat.