AK Bell
@akbell.bsky.social
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The ticker on the BBC News coverage just says "Shove your $1bn up your bollocks"?
BBC has an excellent live text page on the emerging Trump/Epstein revelations.
New Epstein emails that mention Trump released by House Democrats - live updates
One newly-released email is between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The ticker on the BBC News coverage just says "Shove your $1bn up your bollocks"?
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Private Healthcare
November 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Private Healthcare
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This is Adelita Grijalva. She was elected 43 days ago.
Mike Johnson still refuse to swear her in because she is the final vote needed to release the Epstein Files.
Hence the government shutdown, day 37. Beating the previous record set by Trump in 2018/19 of 35 days.
Mike Johnson still refuse to swear her in because she is the final vote needed to release the Epstein Files.
Hence the government shutdown, day 37. Beating the previous record set by Trump in 2018/19 of 35 days.
November 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This is Adelita Grijalva. She was elected 43 days ago.
Mike Johnson still refuse to swear her in because she is the final vote needed to release the Epstein Files.
Hence the government shutdown, day 37. Beating the previous record set by Trump in 2018/19 of 35 days.
Mike Johnson still refuse to swear her in because she is the final vote needed to release the Epstein Files.
Hence the government shutdown, day 37. Beating the previous record set by Trump in 2018/19 of 35 days.
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crazy how level design can have actual intention behind decisions to create certain encounters and not bringing in the original devs can mean you fuck up a lot of key moments!
October 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
crazy how level design can have actual intention behind decisions to create certain encounters and not bringing in the original devs can mean you fuck up a lot of key moments!
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Chiitan started working on washing the plan✈️Going well.
飛行機を洗うお手伝いですっ☆向いてるかもしれませんっ☆
飛行機を洗うお手伝いですっ☆向いてるかもしれませんっ☆
October 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Chiitan started working on washing the plan✈️Going well.
飛行機を洗うお手伝いですっ☆向いてるかもしれませんっ☆
飛行機を洗うお手伝いですっ☆向いてるかもしれませんっ☆
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if this stops people from lazily relying on TVTropes instead of actually developing media literacy for themselves, this may end up being a good thing in the long run
but also, fuck off. TVTropes was fun, but as with everything else, enshittification based on greed has come for it.
but also, fuck off. TVTropes was fun, but as with everything else, enshittification based on greed has come for it.
TV Tropes is blocking access to the site not only if you have ad blockers on but location tracking off unless you want to subscribe to their $5 a month/$25 a year subscription plan. Even people who have turned their ad blockers off are reporting the site isn’t working. This all seems like a bad idea
October 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
if this stops people from lazily relying on TVTropes instead of actually developing media literacy for themselves, this may end up being a good thing in the long run
but also, fuck off. TVTropes was fun, but as with everything else, enshittification based on greed has come for it.
but also, fuck off. TVTropes was fun, but as with everything else, enshittification based on greed has come for it.
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We're facing a political emergency: a high likelihood of an shamelessly authoritarian government in 2029. So we urgently need this basic safeguard: a codified constitution.
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We must act now: without a written constitution, Reform UK will have carte blanche to toxify our nation | Goerge Monbiot
It means breaking with hundreds of years of tradition, but it can’t wait. As hard-right figures spread division and laud autocrats, a fail-safe is vital, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:44 AM
We're facing a political emergency: a high likelihood of an shamelessly authoritarian government in 2029. So we urgently need this basic safeguard: a codified constitution.
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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In shock news, Liz Truss's Stilton and Cheddar deal with Japan... actually led to a year on year decrease in Stilton and Cheddar exports to Japan.
The deal was largely a rollover of the one the European Union already had with Japan, but Truss had fought for better access for Stilton and cheddar.
Liz Truss's drive for Stilton exports to Japan proved a flop
Reader's voice: Shall I say it? Liberal England replies: Go on then. Reader: That. Is. A. Disgrace. Liberal England: Thank you. Liz Trus...
liberalengland.blogspot.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
In shock news, Liz Truss's Stilton and Cheddar deal with Japan... actually led to a year on year decrease in Stilton and Cheddar exports to Japan.
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The interviewer asks @zackpolanski.bsky.social if he's worried about splitting the left vote & whether the best way to beat the right is to vote Labour.
Zack: "The idea that the Labour party are on the left is completely incoherent"
Zack: "The idea that the Labour party are on the left is completely incoherent"
October 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The interviewer asks @zackpolanski.bsky.social if he's worried about splitting the left vote & whether the best way to beat the right is to vote Labour.
Zack: "The idea that the Labour party are on the left is completely incoherent"
Zack: "The idea that the Labour party are on the left is completely incoherent"
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I recommend people follow Julia Davis for insights on Russian propaganda and propagandists.
Meanwhile in Russia: military expert Mikhail Khodaryonok urged Russian armed forces to completely destroy Ukraine's energy infrastructure, until "their last lamp bulb goes out." He said that most Russians are eagerly waiting for this to be accomplished.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7cB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7cB...
Mikhail Khodaryonok says Russia should completely deprive Ukraine of electricity
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
www.youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I recommend people follow Julia Davis for insights on Russian propaganda and propagandists.
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“Critics worry China trapped in vicious cycle of building out amazing and useful infrastructure such as hydropower dam"
For critics, China’s construction of the world’s largest dam is another sign of Beijing’s inability to break from its tried-and-true formula of turning to infrastructure investment to stimulate the economy.
trib.al/vl9Af4o
trib.al/vl9Af4o
Will world's largest dam project be big enough for China's economy?
Observers question whether Yarlung Tsangpo power plant can revive growth momentum
trib.al
October 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
“Critics worry China trapped in vicious cycle of building out amazing and useful infrastructure such as hydropower dam"
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This remains the funniest way to hear about an internet outage, though.
October 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
This remains the funniest way to hear about an internet outage, though.
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I would laugh if this wasn't so true 😭
October 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I would laugh if this wasn't so true 😭
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RIP Drew Struzan
October 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
RIP Drew Struzan
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On the centenary of Thatcher's birth, there have been predictable calls for a memorial to her memory. But Britain's 2300 food banks serve that purpose already.
October 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
On the centenary of Thatcher's birth, there have been predictable calls for a memorial to her memory. But Britain's 2300 food banks serve that purpose already.
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WE'RE THE ONLY ONES TALKING ABOUT PEACE MAKING!
LAUNCH ALL THE PEACE MISSILES SO THEY UNDERSTAND!
LAUNCH ALL THE PEACE MISSILES SO THEY UNDERSTAND!
October 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
WE'RE THE ONLY ONES TALKING ABOUT PEACE MAKING!
LAUNCH ALL THE PEACE MISSILES SO THEY UNDERSTAND!
LAUNCH ALL THE PEACE MISSILES SO THEY UNDERSTAND!
Is the USA at war with the Nobel Peace Prize yet?
October 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Is the USA at war with the Nobel Peace Prize yet?
It's nice to see Villa players doing well for a team.
October 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
It's nice to see Villa players doing well for a team.
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Yeah because obvs it's inspector gadget
I would immediately write down Stephen's name just because of this #CelebrityTraitors
October 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Yeah because obvs it's inspector gadget
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Everyone needs to know that Dolly Parton responded to a climate disaster in her community with a temporary universal basic income for everyone who lost their homes.
Here's a short documentary about it:
Here's a short documentary about it:
The Great Equalizer: What Dolly Parton & a Tennessee Wildfire Can Teach About Universal Basic Income
YouTube video by In The Mesh
youtu.be
October 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Everyone needs to know that Dolly Parton responded to a climate disaster in her community with a temporary universal basic income for everyone who lost their homes.
Here's a short documentary about it:
Here's a short documentary about it:
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Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.
Kemi Badenoch claiming Terry Pratchett as her favourite author is wild
October 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.
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The thing about this is, is this is how born-rich people *already* do it - whether it's making art, or starting a business, or whatever they successfully do. They already know it works.
Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
October 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The thing about this is, is this is how born-rich people *already* do it - whether it's making art, or starting a business, or whatever they successfully do. They already know it works.
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Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
October 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
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The Greens requested an interview on the Laura Kuenssberg Show with Zack Polanski when he was elected leader, but were denied, with a promise to interview him during Green conference instead.
This was then scrapped citing the Manchester synagogue attack. Polanski is both Jewish and from Manchester
This was then scrapped citing the Manchester synagogue attack. Polanski is both Jewish and from Manchester
BBC Laura Kuenssberg Show Accused of Anti-Green Bias After Cancelling Zack Polanski Interview
The new Green Party leader was the only major party leader not to have been granted a conference interview on the flagship BBC show
bylinetimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The Greens requested an interview on the Laura Kuenssberg Show with Zack Polanski when he was elected leader, but were denied, with a promise to interview him during Green conference instead.
This was then scrapped citing the Manchester synagogue attack. Polanski is both Jewish and from Manchester
This was then scrapped citing the Manchester synagogue attack. Polanski is both Jewish and from Manchester
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