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Mark Thompson@markreckons.bsky.social

First film you saw at the cinema. The real first one, not the pretend one you tell people! Mine: The Empire Strikes Back, 1980, Wigan. We were near the front and I can still remember how massive the AT-ATs looked, looming over us out of the snow :) Film, year, where, and whatever stuck with you.

Reuters@reuters.com

US first lady Melania Trump secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky, which will begin on October 29, the White House said reut.rs/4eR8jub

reut.rsMelania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine, White House saysResidents of the southern Ukrainian town have reported a deepening food crisis.

The Independent@the-independent.com

James Bond producer shares update on 007 casting: ‘It’s got to be really different’

trib.alJames Bond producer shares update on 007 casting: ‘It’s going to be really different’‘We are being really, really methodical,’ Bond producer said of finding next 007

Paste Magazine@pastemagazine.bsky.social

Billy Corgan revealed who he thinks is the most influential drummer of the 21st century—and his answer might surprise you tinyurl.com/bp6eazmy

Dr Ian McCormick@wokestudies.bsky.social

"Oxfam identified 23 superyachts owned by 18 billionaires and estimated the average annual carbon footprint of each of these yachts to be 5,672 tonnes. For an average citizen of the world it would take 860 years to produce the same amount." www.theguardian.com/news/2026/oc...

theguardian.comExcessive wealth, extreme emissions – and ecocide: what I learned at Europe’s big superyacht showThese yachts are highly popular with the ‘super-bourgeoisie’ – and getting bigger. Can anything be done to stop them destroying our seas?

Public Benjamin@publicbenjamin.bsky.social

The Amol hate on here has nourished me.

Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social

Employers worldwide are pulling back on AI as they navigate a flood of errors and low-quality work that sap employee time, raise privacy and security risks, and drive up costs

theguardian.comCompanies rushed in on AI. Now some are pulling backRapid AI adoption left workers cleaning up a flood of errors and low-quality work

The Age of BS@theageofbs.bsky.social

Eight states, from Iowa to Montana, sued OpenAI yesterday, saying ChatGPT was built to be overly agreeable and can reinforce delusions and hand kids dangerous advice. OpenAI points to its parental controls and break reminders. Case closed, clearly.

cnbc.comOpenAI sued by 8 states over ChatGPT safety concernsOpenAI is facing mounting scrutiny over its safety and security practices, including around how the company is working to protect children.

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I'm 12 and want to try protein powder - should I?

bbc.co.ukI'm 12 and want to try protein powder - should I?We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.

The Guardian@theguardian.com

UK hospitality sector to offer up to 100,000 jobs to young people out of work

theguardian.comUK hospitality sector to offer up to 100,000 jobs to young people out of workRestaurants and pubs such as Nando’s and Fuller’s will create placements for 18- to 24-year-olds under DWP-backed scheme Bars, clubs and restaurants will offer up to 100,000 jobs to young people not in employment, education or training (Neet) over the next three years in an effort to give them a first step on the ladder into work. The move comes before the publication of a report on Neets by the former health secretary Alan Milburn, who has warned that the number of young people not in work or education in the UK could rise to 1.25 million over the next five years unless ministers intervene. Continue reading...

Nostalgic Things that go bump in the night @nostalgicthing.bsky.social

Calling @publicbenjamin.bsky.social, it’s your day today.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

OMG she is brutally bad at this

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Ex-Met Police officer on trial accused of rape

bbc.co.ukEx-Met Police officer on trial accused of rapeMark Tyrrell raped and sexually assaulted a woman over about two years, his trial is told.

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Miliband says Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, as Iran ambassador summoned

bbc.co.ukMiliband says Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, as Iran ambassador summonedThe prime minister says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard "almost certainly" directed the RAF Fairford incident.

James C@iguandonjim.bsky.social

Weetman skull-measuring incident has reminded me of people who used to "be a thing" on twitter. It's inspired me to do an occasional thread. Feel free to chip in with suggestions/lore/questions.

David Ho@davidho.bsky.social

So the way to save democracy is to blow up Russia data centers?

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Man City: Prime Minister Andy Burnham to release details of his meetings with Man City owners

bbc.co.ukMan City: Prime Minister Andy Burnham to release details of his meetings with Man City ownersAndy Burnham has faced criticism for comments he made in the wake of Manchester City being found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.

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Queen reflects on reading 'forbidden' Lady Chatterley's Lover under the pillow

bbc.co.ukQueen reflects on reading 'forbidden' Lady Chatterley's Lover under the pillowIn BBC documentary The Book That Changed My Life, the Queen speaks about memorable moments in her own reading.

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King pays Andrew's £1.5m repair bill on Royal Lodge

bbc.co.ukKing pays Andrew's £1.5m repair bill on Royal LodgeAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor was charged £1.5m in repair and restoration costs after surrendering the lease on the 30-room mansion.