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@oldsputnik.bsky.social
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I change with the times. I have no fear of the future, or longing to remain in the past. Sorry can't access DM's. I should have put this on sooner.

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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 20h
Looks like the UK-US special relationship, has broke down again. Now Rubio is spouting similar to F47. About what happened at 501st base @ Fairford. Seems one of the 5 arrested called police himself. American intelligence growing down the drain!!! #US #UK #Fairford #Intelligence
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 20h
I wonder how long before the Fart has the whole American nation speaking like 7 year olds!!! #AI #SUPERINTELLIGENCE
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In today's world I would say both families and institutions!!! #Politics #Algorithms #Voting
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
When I was growing up. I learnt about some disgraceful businessmen. Similar to many of them today. Only these guy's for all there bad practices were given some respect, for building libraries and schools etc. Don't seem to see that so much from today's businessmen!!!
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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Nature is not a place to visit. It is our home
Winnie the Pooh & Christopher Robin inspect a hollow oak
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Two pieces of good news for Ukraine today in Euronews!! #Ukraine #Patriot www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/e... www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/t...
euronews.com
EU countries agree to release long-stalled €6.6bn in Ukraine aid
The decision to release €6.6 billion through the European Peace Facility comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine, which is grappling with a significant shortfall in its Ministry of Defence budget tha...
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Brilliant comparison of types of humans!!
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Your feed now contains one Red Deer and several complimentary ferns. Enjoy.
A Red Deer looks through a curtain of green ferns with its antlers tangled in leafy fronds, giving the impression it's accidentally wearing a woodland hat. The softly blurred background creates a peaceful forest scene.
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
While using terms to catch eyeballs is a journalistic trait. I do not think it is needed, Thier is genuine concern by all people about AI. This example has some strange reporting information. In a timely manner for the Prime ministers address to UNGA!!
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Just Fancy That! Earl Spencer and the Daily Mail. From the new Private Eye, out now.
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Royals rocked by Spencer memoir The new Private Eye is out now.
A photo of the front cover of issue 1684 of Private Eye magazine with the caption “ON SHELVES NOW!” The cover reads “ROYALS ROCKED BY SPENCER MEMOIR” and features four panels. “EARL FLOGS DEAD SISTER” shows Charles Spencer holding his memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, with the captions “The final stage of grief is acceptance…” and “…of the book deal!” “KING CHARLES AT TECH SUMMIT” shows Charles saying “It’s a terrifying existential threat”, a man asking “AI?”, and receiving the reply “No, DI!” “CAR CRASH INTERVIEW” shows Laura Kuenssberg asking Spencer, “So Charles is a callous, disloyal bastard?”, to which he replies, “Yes, I am”. “CAMILLA BOOK CLUB SHOCK” shows Queen Camilla beside a stack of books saying, “This month I am not recommending…”
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Harper Collins has today announced their latest children’s book The Billionaire Writer and the World’s Worst Publishers. From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
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Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Today is #HobbitDay because Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were both born on September 22nd. Normally we'd shire a hobbit pun or two but it might just feel like a tolkien gesture and we don't want to embarrass our elves. Anyway it's a good day to come and boromir #Tolkien books. 📚
A shelf of books by JRR Tolkien
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is cultural genocide. I only hope that Europe or the UN can step in and help for the publishing houses!!! #Culture #Books #Ukraine www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
euronews.com
Ukraine's literary future uncertain as Russian strikes destroy books
More than 13 million books, a third of the country’s annual print run, were destroyed in two months this summer, causing at least €34.2 million in damage, the Ministry of Culture said. #EuropeNews
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
More green washing from the technology businesses. On a day I read Japan is already on it's 25th named storm of the year. 1.6 million people on flooding and landslide alerts!! #Tech #Climate #AI #Storms #Japan www.euronews.com/next/2026/09...
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Nvidia chip use pollutes as much as a Russian coal giant, report says
The AI boom has driven US chipmaker Nvidia’s supply chain emissions up by 725% since 2020, according to a new report by environmental and civil society groups.
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This should be read by all who are hoping to change a government. I thought the bit about "Face to face contact" to beat government owned media very good. Also giving meaningful rolls to volunteers!!
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I think it's quite easy in these situations to see the problem with AI in the medical world. When you are think about human body parts you ere to the human moral ground. But what if the resource is a chemical or element needed by the world!! #AI #Morals www.euronews.com/health/2026/...
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Who deserves a transplant? AI disagrees with human doctors
AI chatbots make faster, more confident, but less nuanced decisions than human doctors when choosing who gets a life-saving kidney transplant.
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This is research about UK politics. It could so easily apply to American politics too. The "Dark Triad" is definitely worth looking at!! #Politics #UK #America #Psychopathy
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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Contemporary fiction for children and teens. 📚👍🏼 schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/conte... #kidlit Contemporary fiction for children and teens with titles by Jacqueline Wilson, Alice Oseman, Angie Thomas, R. J. Palacio, Onjali Q. Raúf, Elizabeth Ace...
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Contemporary fiction for children and teens
Contemporary fiction for children and teens with titles by Alice Oseman, Elizabeth Acevedo, Patrice Lawrence, and Dean Atta.
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The billionaires answer to everything throw some money at it, and put out a statement what a good guy I am!! #Sheeran #Kraft #Macklemore #Palestine #Israel www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m to aid after Macklemore backlash
It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Not exactly what I would call a teaser for the new film!!
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Well this just confirms what many already believed. No doubt those who have argued this is not true. Will now do the best can to make this person be seen as a pariah in their own organisation!!! #War #Weapons #Iran #Whitehouse www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
via Ministry of Wibble
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Would anybody like to endorse F47's claims about AI guardrails. Only needing a smart President!!
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I heard earlier that a Russian drone missed a bunch of European ex-high fliers near the Polish border. All this year I have heard Russia is testing Europe and NATO. NATO may need a meeting to decide on repulsing Russia. The EU a number of meetings. Someone get there act together and just hit back!!
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paulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Yet another example as to exactly why the 'special relationship' is just so "special". 'A US embassy staffer accused of possessing indecent images of children, was detained at his London flat and flown out of the UK without being first questioned by British police.' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
US embassy child abuse images suspect flown from UK before police interview
The individual worked at the US embassy in Vauxhall, south London, had diplomatic protection, despite not being a diplomat.
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Tall dark and hansome. 19.2 hands to the withers and still another 3 years to grow. Very happy not to be paying for Hugo's upkeep!!! #horses www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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World's tallest living horse based in Towcester 'still growing'
Hugo the shire horse enters the record books as the world's tallest living horse.
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Jot Down @jotdown.es · 10/09/2026
El estudio AI Works ha anunciado el estreno de 'Horizonte lejano', una ambiciosa película de ciencia ficción escrita y dirigida por su aclamado modelo generativo GenDream. www.jotdown.es/?p=278027
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I can't begin to imagine how long these shows will be. Rambling politicians some of whom can't stick to a prompter.Then near the bottom you see how much they charge people to attend. They really must be under some form of drug induced slavery!! #RNS #USA #MAGA www.euronews.com/2026/09/09/t...
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Republicans put Trump centre stage in unprecedented US midterms gamble
Trump delivers Wednesday's keynote and returns for Thursday's finale after Vice President JD Vance speaks. Cabinet members and candidates in closely watched House and Senate races are also on the prog...
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I knew the foreign secretary was going to announce a ban on Jewish west bank commodities today, probably along with Canada and France. But I happily shocked when I heard another 9 European countries timed their announcements with his in London today!!! #Politics #UK #Israel #Europe
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
An interesting article. Though the interviewer must have known the chances of a definitive answer were miniscule. I had not even considered who would carry on Sander's legacy. As I believe it continue to evolve!!! #Politics #Liberalism #Bernie #Sanders
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Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick @mrcwarwick.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
School meals! Solid glaring from this child of 1960, as she waits for her dinner to be flung onto a plate The National Union of Teachers' archive is a great source on changing attitudes and campaigns relating to food in schools over the past 100 years
Front cover of 1960 National Union of Teachers' pamphlet on school meals. It is illustrated with a photo of a child glaring at the camera, past the hand of an adult about to fling a lump of mash onto an underwhelming looking dinner.
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
This is very real climate change in action. Affecting everything from your leisure time, to supply routes and outcomes!!! #News #Travel #Climate www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Flyers might have to face more disruption with hotter skies
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
So far today from what I have heard as defense of Reform and it's leaders. Is the usual us v establishment. Nobody has committed an offence. That they were prepared to commit an offence, to get money illegally for their party is ignored. #Reform #politics #money #law #ethics
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I have to say. I like this idea of naming companies as well as enforcing the payment to staff and ex staff. I will look forward to seeing the results of sick pay and holidays initiative!!! #Rights #Pay #Naming #News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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B&Q and Five Guys among firms which paid staff below minimum wage
More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 31/08/2026
A graphic novel by Melissa Chan and Badiucao imagines China and the US at war in 2035. They hope to remind young people that ‘authoritarianism everywhere is bad’
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Gen Z ‘Chinamaxxers’ fantasise about life in China. This journalist and this artist can never go back there
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I have heard of some of these terms before. But there are lot more I had not heard.Though this sentence stood out for me "We should not turn every digital habit into a diagnosis"!! #Tech #Digital #Psychology #Health www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
euronews.com
From doomscrolling to nomophobia: new digital-age conditions reshaping our brains
Doomscrolling, nomophobia, FOMO and social media addiction: the new digital disorders, what they mean and when smartphones become a problem #EuropeNews
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
This is only the second article about the launch,I have found this week. The first was a radio news article, then this today. Seems the politics of the world. Have hidden the news of scientific discovery!!! #Science #Astronomy #NASA
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Good to see "Death" is back on target!! #News #Serbia www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
euronews.com
Breaking news. - Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in Hague prison
The former Bosnian Serb military commander, sentenced to life for the summary execution of more than 8,000 Bosniaks in July 1995 and the years-long siege of Sarajevo, died at 84. He spent 15 years as ...
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The Folklore Society @folkloresociety.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Details and tickets aren't yet up for all talks, but will be added to our events page www.folklore-society.com/events/ soon. Keep an eye on the events page for details of all our events - online talks, conferences and the Katharine Briggs Lecture and Book Award
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I rather like the selection of photos here, showing her work!!! #Kusama #Art www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama
Kusama was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of visitors.
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Andy Burnham has defended the government’s early release scheme, citing one example with a very positive outcome. “There was this man – let’s call him ‘Keir’. He was sentenced to five years inside. It was a living hell for him.” From the latest Private Eye, out now.
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I think they may having a little dig, at labour here!!!
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Interesting he "knew enough to hold his tongue"!!
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
With more rivers running dry and reservoirs getting dangerously empty as Britain sweltered in another heatwave, there was an urgent call today for people to stop using water for unnecessary purposes. From the new Private Eye, out now.
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Just like to say a big " Thank you' to the Sussex's for announcing their return to the UK. My media seems to have forgotten about crazy politicians and miscarriages of justice!!! #Media
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Came across this while drinking my coffee. There are many problems diagnosing illness's. Autism seems to be one of the broadest spectrums these day's. Though I did kind of like 'silly brain disease'!!! #Autism #Health #Debate www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism
There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I am not the greatest fan of this format. But as LCC man think I should indulge in the celebrations of game rarely noted here!!! #Sport #Cricket #MSG www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
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The Hundred final: Manchester Super Giants seal victory over Trent Rockets after Tim Seifert's 72
Trent Rockets fail in their bid to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, as they are beaten by Manchester Super Giants in the men's final.
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Quizás a partir de los 72 años. Resulta más fácil rechazar las comodidades de los algoritmos. Atrás queda el «yo» joven que sufría la presión de sus iguales, aunque no creció con algoritmos; el «yo» trabajador que buscaba ser notado.Ahora puedo sentarme en la biblioteca y elegir: compañía y sosiego.
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oldsputnik.bsky.social @oldsputnik.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
An interesting development at the end of a summer of wild fires. Would have liked a little bit more about any negativity!!! #Science #Tech #Climate www.euronews.com/next/2026/08...
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New Spanish nanomaterial cools surfaces by up to 12.9C without electricity
Researchers at Spain's CSIC have developed a polymer nanostructure that sheds heat into outer space using solar radiation, potentially cutting reliance on air conditioning in buildings, vehicles and e...
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