Leviathan Wilde

The loud bangs and flashes of fireworks can be very scary and distressing to cats and other pets. If you are one of the 69% of cat owners who have seen your cat be affected by fireworks, follow Cats Protection's checklist to keep your cat safe and less stressed this winter.

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My heart is heavy. Walter Koenig, our Ensign Pavel Chekov, passed away early today. Walter and I met on the bridge of the Enterprise in the 1960s, and we stayed friends for nearly six decades. When Brad and I married in 2008, Walter stood beside us as our best man.

My pal Danielle Koenig shared that her father Walter Koenig passed away last night at age 90. A performer whose kindness and warmth shone through the screen. He will be well remembered.

This is a beautiful, beautiful thing

I've always believed Oxford Street could be so much more than a road. Today we begin a new chapter as the nation’s high street goes traffic free, creating a place where people can spend time, enjoy the atmosphere and experience the very best of our city.

I was having conversations with journalists just a few months ago about whether democracy was doomed. Look at this year: Orban defeated. Vukic defeated. Bolsonaro Jr defeated. Trump heading to likely defeat in midterms. That’s the beauty of democracy. Voters can respond. Don’t count it out yet.

Tate has announced it has acquired 50 artworks from 18thC and 19thC India, gifted by the art historian Charles Greig. A highlight is Johan Zoffany’s 1784 portrait of Prince Jawan Bakht, one of three portraits of Indian sitters by Zoffany in UK public collections

I’m not a political journalist, so was gladly surprised at the community I found here last night. To Americans anxious about the upcoming elections, a key thing we learned in Brazil that might help you: DO NOT engage with the far-right online. Don’t share rage bait. Amplify your people. Ignore them.

Woman with Blond Armpit Combing Her Hair by the Light of the Stars https://www.wikiart.org/en/joan-miro/not_detected_227931

Heavy rain & windy out there tonight! 🌧️ 🌬️

“Trump’s got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened up a Cheesecake Factory.” - Barack Obama in Ohio.

Cathedral of St. Sebastian, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil r/brutalism

"Burnham said: “I am positive about closer ties with Europe and I’m not hiding that. I think it will add to British GDP. I think it will give us stronger control of migration. I want to make those arguments" (Sunday Times) www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

“How much time do you think this defense secretary spends looking in the mirror in the morning? These are not serious people” — Obama’s audience in Ohio is hanging on every word as he skewers Trump and Hegseth

Greta Thunberg comes out to support Lula "If Bolsonaro wins, it will be a disaster for the entire planet... Latin America is not for sale. The eyes of the world are on you Brazil, we are counting on you."

If Guardian’s speculation re politics is true, is this a form of bribery? 🤔 “The caped crusader’s Freddo policy could suggest he’s vying for real power. “I’d vote for him, 100%,” said Clvrk. “5p Freddo, £1 chicken & chips & paying for fuel. What’s not to love?” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Nearly 20,000 people have signed this petition in just a few days 🎉🥳✊ 6 DAYS TO GO until Thames Water creditors meet to approve yet ANOTHER bailout @andyburnham.bsky.social said in June that public ownership is "what should happen" for Thames Water Step in, now weownit.org.uk/act-now/tham...

I’d like to see some proper independent research cited w your assertions Dale. Many friends who hv heat pumps report them working v well - efficient & cheap to run, NESTA has many case studies of them working well, but you are v binary about them not working ‘ever’. It undermines your credibility 😳🥺

Has a pool reporter ever stood up on behalf of their colleagues when this happens?

Most PIP recipients report multiple conditions. While three-in-ten (31 per cent) report having depression, just 2 per cent of all PIP recipients report depression as their only condition. Only one per cent (or less) report having only anxiety or ADHD.

I thought (let me know if I’m wrong!) employers don’t pay NI for under 21s & also for apprenticeships under 25’s. 18-20 yr olds get lower minimum wage at £10.85 per hour. Is that not an incentive to employers to take on a post 18 trainee? Genuine question - it doesn’t seem to be & I’m curious why 👍😊

Timely does not quite do this justice.

Got a web site? Visit obscure “ghost” websites that aren’t updated? Then if you don’t already know about the PHP vulnerability it could be very useful to read this 👇 The update is available & is being rolled out but it’s not yet ubiquitous www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

I don’t know whether Trump is a Russian agent. I suspect that Trump doesn’t know any more whether he is a Russian agent.

I ventured outside and that’s a chilly wind blowing out there! 💨 🍂

Every day I’m reminded of Freud’s claim that civilisation depends on people not always saying out loud what they are thinking.

It's time to raise taxes on harmful gambling machines. Last week, I signed a letter alongside 90 Labour colleagues to the Chancellor, calling for an increase in Machine Games Duty for harmful high-stakes gambling machines.

Betty's story is one we have heard many times. Policy-makers must choose between rationed social care or widening eligibility and rebalancing responsibility between the state and individuals. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4ynxBI3

Enjoyed seeing this woman's work. Sustainability isn't just about producer decisions, but also consumer decisions, namely their willingness to repair things when needed. This type of repair is easier on natural fibers, rather than stretch fabrics. Consider that when shoppping. IG loosethreadsrepair

Close!! It’s actually a still from this video, in which I am a ferocious huntress!!

I know the late 70s was a long time ago, but I still find the lack of a response from most musicians to tanks like these on our lawn - and an increasingly bitter country - astounding really. I think the demise of the music press has something do with it - no discourse now, just soc media marketing