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Adam Roberts @adamroberts.bsky.social · 1h

This is a dog who's been fooled before and now agrees with The Who on the subject of foolery.

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 19h

Kemi Badenoch condemned Reform's ban on critical journalists covering their conference as "authoritarian", saying her own party would never do the same as "we believe in free speech. We believe in a free press." Now the Conservatives have banned Byline Times from their conference

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Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives Ban Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist Ban

The ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their conference an "authoritarian" attack on the free press

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 2h

‪The Student Journalists Who Never Let the Cornell Assault Case Go - The NYT The student newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, covered the allegations of rape at a fraternity house since they were first made in 2024 and led the reporting on the case. Archive Link: archive.ph/varXG #Cornell7‬

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 2h

Apparently the usual suspects are trying to dox the woman victim in the #Cornell rape case. So lots of women are doing the “I’m Jane Doe” Spartacus thing to muddy the waters. 👍🏻 #Cornell7 #Cornell57 #CornellCollege

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 10h

Here’s the next video that starts right where the one below finishes. 15-minute video: youtu.be/vdpRrq7BfVw #GreatLakes #Shipping

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No Room to Turn | Backing a 630ft Ship Down the Cuyahoga | Cleveland to Windsor

YouTube video by Captain TJ

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 11h

I love these time-lapse videos from on board a bulk carrier ship operating on the Great Lakes. The sequence of the ship going through the locks on the Welland Canal between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie to get over the Niagara Escarpment is ace.

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Stowaway | Toronto → Hamilton → Cleveland | Algoma Buffalo Timelapse 2026

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 11h

There’s talk that Mark Carney is in the running to be named Time Person of the Year and to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. You know who will lose his mind if either or both happen 😬

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12h

Siri on my HomePods is worse since the 27 OS updates.

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 11h

2026 Hey Siri Songs - Day 271 "Hey Siri. Play Rock It Prime Jive by Queen." #Nite #HomePod #Music #Queen Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/roc... Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/1dguYn...

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Rock It (Prime Jive) by Queen on Apple Music

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 15h

Dame Esther Rantzen, broadcaster, campaigner and charity founder, dies aged 86 - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cq2dwn5z7n1…

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 14h

Holy, and I can’t stress this enough, fuck. India chased down 405 against West Indies in a 50 over ODI. With 6 overs to spare! Shubman Gill hits double hundred as India beat West Indies in ODI run-fest - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke... #Cricket

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Shubman Gill hits double hundred as India beat West Indies in ODI run-fest

Shubman Gill hits a career-best 223 not out as India sensationally chase down West Indies' 405-7 in the second ODI in Guwahati.

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Paul Brand @paulbrand.bsky.social · 15h

Such sad news that the legendary Dame Esther Rantzen has passed away. Campaigning right until the very end. It was an honour to interview her several times in her final years. Thoughts with her family, who loved her so dearly.

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 16h

I recall calling out male colleagues in the office who were making comments about the infamous Ulster Rugby players' rape case. It was awkward and uncomfortable speaking up. But I’m glad I did. We all need to. #Cornell7 #SpeakUp

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 16h

This is a fantastic book.

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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 19h

Two-and-a-half years after the UK hardback, the US paperback of the "terrifically entertaining" (NYT), "delightfully witty" (Slate), "clever and voluminous" (Guardian) Everything Must Go is out now this week so I am promoting it for the last time I promise www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709872...

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Everything Must Go by Dorian Lynskey: 9780593468647 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

A rich, captivating, and darkly humorous look into the evolution of apocalyptic thought, exploring how film and literature interact with developments in science, politics, and culture, and what factor...

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Adam Roberts @adamroberts.bsky.social · 17h

Reupping this 4-part thread from this morning, in case there are any Historians of the Pen, who can help me out.

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 16h

Lili Reinhart versus Tom Bateman on the Hot Ones Versus Hot Wings truth challenge. I’d probably die if I had to do this 🌶️🥵🥛 Interestingly, she’s done it before and hated it. She’s only doing it again because it’s on his bucket list. That’s friendship 😊 #Film #TheLoveHypothesis

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 18h

🥳 Author Ali Hazelwood took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to reveal that “The Two-Body Problem,” a sequel to her 2021 novel “The Love Hypothesis,” hits shelves in February 2027. She also revealed that MRC is developing a film based on a new book for Amazon MGM Studios.

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19h

This. But for romcom films. And in my case it’s not much of a secret 😊 The secret lives of men who read romance books: ‘My life is full of love, so I’m drawn to them’ | Romance books | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/books/2026/sep/…

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The secret lives of men who read romance books: ‘My life is full of love, so I’m drawn to them’

It’s often assumed straight men are not interested in romantic fiction – but many are sharing their passion in forums online

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 19h

Small Prophets | Official Trailer- Apple TV Apple bought the rights to this from the BBC. It’s still available on iPlayer in the UK. youtu.be/W7vdQWnaZts #BBC #AppleTV #SmallProphets

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Small Prophets — Official Trailer | Apple TV

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19h

The YouTube algorithms are feeding me a lot of Lili Reinhart interviews after I gushed about The Love Hypothesis film. I’m okay with that.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 20h

Mike Rogers has the audacity to lie to you about his plan like he didn't vote 4 times to stop you from getting cheaper medication from Canada, take $1M from Big Pharma, and vote 19 times to keep prescription drug prices higher. GTFOH.

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 22h

2025 albums retrospective post 96 of 115. November 2025. Mount Pleasant - EP - Kelsea Ballerini Country pop. If you like that sort of thing, you'll like this EP. Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/mou... Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/2jvpJV... #Music #ReviewOfTheYear #IFRFavAlbums2025

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Mount Pleasant - EP by Kelsea Ballerini on Apple Music

Album · 2025 · 6 Songs

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This is testament to No.10's frankly astonishing degree of political competence. A policy which was branded electoral suicide 48 hours ago now showing signs of robust popularity.

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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

That's a $96,318 fine for being raped.

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Jon Owen @anotherjon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Paddling (canoeing) across Windermere today, into the teeth of a pretty stiff Force 3 wind - lumpy, and just this side of whitecaps - I came across a swimming squirrel, looking very stressed. Not a planned swim, I'm guessing. It was 300m to either shore, so I'm not sure s/he was going to be okay.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 29/09/2026

Riley Gaines, famous for turning her 5th place tie with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas into a far-right career agianst transgender people, has officially had her lawsuit against the NCAA thrown out by a judge today. The judge found no evidence for her claims. Subscribe to support our journalism.

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Riley Gaines' Title IX Lawsuit Against The NCAA Struck Down After Judge Finds "No Evidence" Of Funding Claims

Gaines’ attorneys argued her civil rights were violated because she competed against a transgender athlete.

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Ed Conway @edconway.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🎥 Everything you ever wanted to know about the pensions triple lock, how it works, and what @andyburnham wants to do with it, in language hopefully everyone can understand. 8 mins 👇 youtu.be/Yii7WiA-6t4?...

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Labour's pension shake-up explained | Ed Conway Analysis

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

This looks good. Max Greenfield is usually good in things. Plus it has Karen Gillan. Let’s Have Kids | Official Trailer- Paramount Pictures 2.5-minute video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlDR4sACkRc… #Film

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YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 29/09/2026

SNAP POLL / By 48% to 28%, Britons support Andy Burnham's proposal to change the triple lock in order to help fund part of a national care service yougov.com/en-gb/daily-... yougov.com/en-gb/daily-... yougov.com/en-gb/daily-...

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 29/09/2026

2026 Hey Siri Songs - Day 270 "Hey Siri. Play Gods and Lovers by Yonaka." #Nite #HomePod #Music #Yonaka Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/god... Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/1r2cwy...

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Gods & Lovers by YONAKA on Apple Music

Song · 2017 · Duration 3:20

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

Ed Conway of Sky News explains the changes to the Triple Lock on state pensions. Worth a watch. 9-minute video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yii7WiA-6t4… #UKPolitics

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 29/09/2026

Somebody just liked a Yonaka live in Voodoo Belfast video I posted on Instagram in December 2020. Yonaka are playing at the Limelight Belfast tonight. Someone obviously searched for Yonaka Belfast 😊

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Paul Bassett Davies @thewritertype.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE RAF FAIRFORD INVESTIGATION: Five men have been released on bail. WHAT WE DON'T KNOW: Anything else, including everything that assorted racist fuckwads seem to think they know. WHAT WE MAY NEVER KNOW: What makes Marco Rubio such a creepy, insufferable prick.

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

“Payment will be issued in the next 17 days” Nice racket Ticketmaster has going on ticket resale funds.

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Emily M. Bender @emilymbender.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's crews of extremely entitled Very Special Boys mucking around with machinery and telling themselves they're doing science.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Yeah. So that was the best conference I have ever seen. I never dreamed I would see a prime minister with the bravery to do what he just did.

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 29/09/2026

2025 albums retrospective post 95 of 115. November 2025. If All My Hopes Find Answers - EP - Stina Holmquist A fantastic EP from the always fabulous pop singer. That voice 🥰 Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/if-... Sp: open.spotify.com/album/1t47I1... #Music #ReviewOfTheYear #IFRFavAlbums2025

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If All My Hopes Find Answers - EP by Stina Holmquist on Apple Music

Album · 2025 · 6 Songs

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 29/09/2026

I couldn’t use a Mac without PopClip installed. And a raft of extensions to do stuff with text. www.popclip.app It's included in SetApp if you already subscribe to that.

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PopClip for Mac

Instant text actions for macOS

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 29/09/2026

025 albums retrospective post 94 of 115. October 2025. Adrift - EP - Salt Tree A fantastic short collection of contemporary folk songs. A bit like The Lumineers. Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/adr... Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6VBX29... #Music #ReviewOfTheYear #IFRFavAlbums2025

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Adrift - EP by Salt Tree on Apple Music

Album · 2025 · 6 Songs

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 29/09/2026

Please make this happen. Please! Andy Burnham is expected to say he will push ahead with electoral reform plans. Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation. www.theguardian.com/politics/202... #UKPolitics

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Andy Burnham expected to say he will push ahead with electoral reform plans

Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Be still my beating heart

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 29/09/2026

I love Futurama. And the meta jokes about cancellation are fantastic. 😊 Matt Groening on the Future of ‘Futurama’ as the Series Gets Another Finale: ‘We Will Rise Again’ variety.com/2026/tv/news... #Futurama

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Matt Groening on the Future of ‘Futurama’ as the Series Gets Another Finale: ‘We Will Rise Again’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Matt Groening on the future of 'Futurama' after Season 14 as the series gets another finale.

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 29/09/2026

The #Cornell7 thing gets worse with every passing day as new information emerges. Grim 😖😡🤬

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.info · 29/09/2026

I’m bored with most of my podcast subscriptions. Luckily I’ve got a deep non-fiction audiobook queue to listen to. #Books #Audiobooks.

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Ian Robinson @ianrobinson.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

“Grammarly has been correcting your text since June 30, 2016.” That’s a long time. Grammarly has changed a lot over that time.

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Paul Voosen @voosen.me · 28/09/2026

New Horizons is now *three days away* from shutting off its two heliophysics instruments, simply because NASA has not provided the $2M in funding it had promised to the mission last year or this year. There is no science basis for shutting these off. Our earlier coverage:

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NASA’s New Horizons mission may shut down two instruments over lack of funding

Decision risks “incalculable loss” of data from the edge of the Sun’s influence, scientists say

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