Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 2hOkay, but what's the bloody point of Touch ID then? 160
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 4hwhat if glastonbury but you could actually buy tickets? 050
Reposted by Alex Selby-BoothroydTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 23hPost-human necropolitics by the numbers www.economist.com/graphic-deta...economist.comIn MAGA-land people are dying faster than they are being bornOur analysis suggests Trump country is only growing because of migration 30708221
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 10h"give you a head start", geddit? www.economist.com/games/1843/0... 030
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The kid and her friends were discussing the Cornell 7. I asked if they'd heard of Brock Turner. They hadn't, but they have now. So have many others. 181
Reposted by Alex Selby-BoothroydSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 03/10/2026On the substack this week... The Democrats are now on track to win the midterms in both House and Senate. What can/will they do with power? What does it mean for US and global politics? samf.substack.com/p/what-happe...samf.substack.comWhat happens if the Democrats sweep the midterms?Back in March, when I first looked at the midterms, the Democrats were already favourites to win the House. 25711
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026We just blooded the newest member of The Invisible Hands, The Economist's in-house jazz band: Jason "Five Strings" Palmer! 1120
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026That disturbing scene with the shoes: Roger Jojo 🤝 Rabbit 020
Reposted by Alex Selby-BoothroydPeterMF @petermoorefuller.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Delighted to return as Playfair in the @economist.com weekend #cryptic #crossword today, featuring: Mac on sale here, Kindle reduced and 50% off old smartphone (8) economist.com/games/1843/0... (Sub required)economist.comWeekend crosswordCan you solve our classic cryptic? 0112
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026they should have killed bibendum with hammers i can tell you that much 060
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 01/10/20264 out of 5. Absolute trash at doubly-landlocked countries. Answers in the Alt 361
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Vibecoding a "Julie hesmondhalgh or James Blunt" photo app game 030
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The Traitors, brought to you by the Scottish Tourist Board 120
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026He had me in the first half, not gonna lie 040
Reposted by Alex Selby-BoothroydAndy Kirk @visualisingdata.com · 30/09/2026Whether you're new to data viz or seeking to make a leap forward in your craft, the value of training is huge. Come join my next public training event, the 1-day 'Fundamentals of Data Visualisation' taking place at Flourish HQ in London on Tuesday 24 November. visualisingdata.com/2026/09/new-...visualisingdata.comNew Course: ‘Fundamentals of Data Visualisation’ (London, November 2026) - Data Viz Excellence, EverywhereI'm happy to announce details of a new public training course, the one-day classroom-based 'Fundamentals of Data Visualisation' will take place in London, on Tuesday 24 November 2026. This is an essen... 164
Reposted by Alex Selby-BoothroydAshley Kirk @ashleyjkirk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The Guardian’s Visual & Data Journalism team is expanding! We have three exciting new roles, and we're looking for people who can help us push the boundaries of how we find, report and tell stories. 🧵⬇️ 11413
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The best time to plant half a million trees is in three years www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comHalf a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says governmentExclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weather 170
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The Economist. Substantially improving officials' performance since 1843 www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/09184... 1192
Reposted by Alex Selby-BoothroydNigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Thank YOU. I believe profoundly that the only correct response to pleasure is gratitude rather than guilt 262641407
Reposted by Alex Selby-BoothroydJake Steinberg @jakesteinberg.com · 28/09/2026Fall colors in northern MN are so vibrant right now you can see it from space 0226
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Vindication as someone who saw something, said something leading to something being sorted www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comLate-night drive and a 999 call: farmer’s chance encounter that led to terrorism arrests at RAF baseLocal people say members of WhatsApp group noticed suspicious activity around vans in Whelford overnight 2163
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026"chew on", geddit? www.economist.com/games/1843/0... 020
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Like "acoustic guitar" or "film camera", we now need a retronym for SNL US to distinguish it from SNL UK 230
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The best percussive infant accompaniment you'll see today 1161
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Windsor Castle. I've told the kid that the entrance price includes a meet-and-greet with an Official Royal. She's hoping for George but will settle for anyone but Andrew 190
Reposted by Alex Selby-BoothroydStephen McGann @stephenmcgann.uk · 26/09/2026A deeply underrated skeet. 110424
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This, in reply to the question "who is the most famous person you've met", takes a turn 0112
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I set the @economist.com weekend cryptic today. Sample clues: Dry tongue after smoking lit bong (7) Miss Switzerland adjusted cleavage (6) Keyboard hit of the summer in France (6) www.economist.com/games/1843/0...economist.comWeekend crosswordCan you solve our classic cryptic? 090
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Things I would like to know: Did they read out each of the 115 charges? Did they start with the solitary "not guilty" or save it until the end? www.theguardian.com/football/202...theguardian.comManchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League’s financial fair play rulesManchester City face substantial sanctions from the Premier League after an independent panel found they had broken rules over financial fair play 130
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The height of a camera can't make you cry. The height of the camera: 140
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Get the Flock outta here! www.economist.com/united-state... 0141
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026lol, what an idiot, as if there'd be another big battle so close to trafalgar square 2271
Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026You just know which TRIH presenter is kiki and which is bouba 040
Reposted by Alex Selby-BoothroydMatthew Holehouse @matthewholehouse.bsky.social · 23/09/2026All the debate about MPs' "second jobs", and yet we don't really have consensus as to what the purpose of their first one is 46111
