Reposted by PixelpollenNick Harkaway @nickharkaway.com · 09/07/2026Holy cats. “Eurostar has ordered trains that can operate in 55C heat as it prepares for the prospect of Saudi-style summers in the UK and parts of Europe by the middle of the century.” 58447 84
Pixelpollen @pixelpollen.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Team Belgium 🇧🇪 Whatever is going down… L'union fait la force/ Eendracht maakt macht/ Einigkeit macht starkstatic.klipy.comIn Bruges: Man ShrugsALT: In Bruges: Man Shrugs 000 0
Reposted by PixelpollenDisappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 01/07/2026I’m old enough to recognise this as a data centre 722433 224
Reposted by PixelpollenSarah Kirchberger @sarahkirchberger.bsky.social · 02/07/2026He may find that the effect of transatlantic turmoil on the Nordics’ willingness to soften towards China is neutralized by Sino-Russian harmony. 2219 21
Reposted by PixelpollenIRANZYE ART @iranzye.bsky.social · 18/06/2026I need your help.. I just released my second graphic novel! "THE BALLAD OF NDABAGA", about an African folklore of a young fierce woman. I’ll release weekly chapters. Chapter 1 is out now, it's free of course, with a tip option. Thanks!.. Goal: 1000+ readers. Cheers mates! 📖👉🏽 Iranzye.gumroad.com 25469173 469
Reposted by PixelpollenTits McGee @scientits.bsky.social · 28/06/2026‘Say yes and never do it’ Mel Brooks knew how to deal with the studios 141180865568 18.1K
Reposted by PixelpollenUK 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇦 □ @ukbastard.bsky.social · 28/06/2026"Schrödinger's NATO": only Russia's invasion will show whether the alliance still exists - The Guardian There is now reason to believe that NATO no longer exists, and the countries of the continent will have to stop the invasion of Europe alone. www.unian.ua/world/nato-s...unian.ua"НАТО Шредингера": чи існує альянс досі, покаже тільки вторгнення Росії, - The GuardianНаразі є підстави вважати, що НАТО вже не існує, і зупиняти вторгнення в Європу країнам континенту доведеться поодинці. 051 5
Pixelpollen @pixelpollen.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Travelled to France during ‘La Canicule’ (heatwave) Still good moments,everyone was frazzled, trying to keep cool & calm. Coastal temperatures lower than on mainland. 140 4
Reposted by PixelpollenSunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Four people in hospital after knife attacks in Edinburgh. An arrest made. BBC report say man shouted about "protecting the country". Sone signs the attacks near a mosque at petrol station & pizzeria may have had anti-Muslim or anti-migrant/minority motives (tbc) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFour in hospital after bare-chested man with weapon roams around EdinburghA man was seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away on Friday night. 72614326 614
Reposted by PixelpollenKate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 18/06/2026HOLY SMOKES! Moscow right now 🔥🔥🔥 31343161118 4.3K
Pixelpollen @pixelpollen.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Accountability.lemonde.frElon Musk's role was 'instrumental' in the Belfast riots, researchers sayThe newly crowned world's first trillionaire is once again facing criticism over the violent narratives he amplified on his platform X. 020 2
Pixelpollen @pixelpollen.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Grow 3 plants,2 for pollination,1 for insurance, prolific, live on these all Summer,freeze well 🌱 030 3
Reposted by PixelpollenLucy Fishwife 🥐 @lucyfishwife.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Can’t remember who it was the other day that recommended changing my Google location to France, but FÉLICITATIONS I no longer get AI in the search results. Bloody awesome 79122 91
Pixelpollen @pixelpollen.bsky.social · 27/05/2026‘Hi kids. Now in the hospital in an embarrassing gown awaiting my op. Ooooer!’ Dad jokes still,fully sedated now. 030 3
Pixelpollen @pixelpollen.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Happy Goth Day! Overheard after helping OAP’s find their stop: “See. I told you to ask the goth girl. Goth girls are always nice” 150 5
Pixelpollen @pixelpollen.bsky.social · 21/05/2026So, am cat sitting ancient cats in Peckham during a heatwave this half term *sigh* 010 1
Reposted by PixelpollenJustin Jest @justinjest.bsky.social · 20/05/2026@sassiestminx.bsky.social 296 9
Reposted by PixelpollenJustin @sitkaworldsfair.bsky.social · 20/05/2026don’t you hate it when you’re looking for a chocolate cake recipe but all you find is a report on treason? here’s a wonderful recipe for real chocolate cake. it’s really easy and it’s both egg-free and insurrection-free.kingarthurbaking.comKing Arthur's Original Cake Pan CakeA dark, moist chocolate cake, simple to put together. 042 4
Pixelpollen @pixelpollen.bsky.social · 21/05/2026carnegieendowment.orgLithuania’s Potash Dilemma Raises Questions About Sanctions’ EffectivenessWhat should happen when sanctions designed to weaken the Belarusian regime end up enriching and strengthening the Kremlin? 020 2
Pixelpollen @pixelpollen.bsky.social · 21/05/2026newscase.comPalantir's Swiss Exit Highlights Global Data Sovereignty Challenge | NewsCaseSwitzerland's military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence ag 020 2
Reposted by PixelpollenKate Bevan @katebevan.com · 20/05/2026This show needs to be shut down right now - it shouldn't be able to survive this. And more broadly, I hope it signals the beginning of the end of shows where people are thrown together in the hope that they'll shag each other and then have dramas. It's a shit, exploitative model that needs to dietheguardian.comChannel 4 boss apologises after Married at First Sight sexual misconduct allegationsPriya Dogra says she believes channel acted appropriately, but that she is ‘deeply sorry’ for distress of participants 21662135 662
Pixelpollen @pixelpollen.bsky.social · 20/05/2026noemamag.comWe Need To Rewild The Internet | NOEMAThe internet has become an extractive and fragile monoculture. But we can revitalize it using lessons learned by ecologists. 010 1
Reposted by PixelpollenTes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 20/05/2026The DfE needs to monitor the distribution of pupils with SEND across schools because some are facing ‘unsustainable’ pressure while others are not developing their inclusive practice, says @thenfer.bsky.social researchtes.comDfE urged to tackle unequal spread of pupils with SEND in schoolsPupils with SEND are being ‘clustered’ in a small number of schools that are strong on inclusion, creating unsustainable pressure and limiting others’ ability to build stronger practice, warns NFER research 1107 10
Reposted by Pixelpollen.chantal//RYAN @thoughtrise.bsky.social · 20/05/2026i've visited the library more in the last 3 months than I have in the last 10 years we can apply Murakami's quote here: when everyone's drinking from the same poisoned source, they're all going to be vomiting the same shades of muck we need to find better sources. and they're right there. 2406 40
Reposted by PixelpollenLaura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 19/05/2026The AI boom is unsustainable because the entire thing is predicated on cannibalizing the future. Is this a better way to search? Maybe! Will there be anything new for the AI to search if no one gets web traffic from Google Search anymore? There will not. 10602210 602
Reposted by PixelpollenAndrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 19/05/2026I’m amazed anyone needs reminding of this, but local government spending power per person fell by 18% from 2010 to 2024 (would have been 26% but for increases in council tax). At the same time, social care pressures on local govt have grown a lot. The decay of the public realm is NOT a mysteryifs.org.ukHow have English councils’ funding and spending changed? 2010 to 2024 | Institute for Fiscal StudiesIncreases in council funding over the last parliament have not reversed big cuts made during the 2010s, with spending on many services still down 40%. 10473249 473
Reposted by PixelpollenGina @brokenbiros.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Me as I push my enemy into a ravine 1045293 452
Reposted by Pixelpollenborn miserable @bornmiserable.bsky.social · 19/05/2026when you utter “cereal” in a hard-surfaced room 361308247 1.3K
Reposted by PixelpollenAndrás Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 19/05/2026what i'm saying is: to join the EU, you kinda sorta have to ask their opinion on it too because the answer might not be what you are looking for 106412 64
Reposted by PixelpollenHouse of Reggae @houseofreggae.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Remembering the legendary Augustus Pablo who died on this day in 1999. Here's a slightly rare tune of him doing a melodica version of the Try Me rhythm, which was made famous by Big Youth's Tippertone Rock... youtu.be/jBQl6cp8Xoc?... #reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky #augustuspablo 210918 109
Pixelpollen @pixelpollen.bsky.social · 19/05/2026So where’s the sunshine? Better to harvest before midday after dew has dried.joanransley.co.ukPink elderflower champagne — Joan Ransley - Food PhotographerLast year I wrote a post on how to make elderflower champagne using straight forward white lacy elderflowers. This year I decided to try a version of the same using pink elderflowers from a black elde... 120 2
Reposted by PixelpollenDave Andress @davidandress.bsky.social · 18/05/2026One of the defining virtues of democratic modernity was the belief that it was better to know than not to know. Huge swathes of the planet are now abandoning that for the comfort of ignorance and delusion. A comfort that will only last until things start to really break. 07919 79
Reposted by PixelpollenNiall Ó Conghaile @nialloconghaile.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Andrew Duff is one of the sharpest commentators on Euro-UK matters, but I fully expected to be annoyed by his latest paper. It's in fact a very solid contribution to the debate, albeit Panglossian. The idea that I found annoying was that Europe needs enlargement for security. A 🧵 33414 34
Reposted by PixelpollenUlrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 07/05/2026A new paper is making the rounds in Germany on Achieving European Defence Autonomy. It estimates that within 3-5 years and €150-200 billion by 2030 (and a total of around €500 billion over the next decade) Europe can become independent from the US. Highly recommended. sparta-alliance.eusparta-alliance.euSPARTA — Strategic Protection and Advanced Resilience Technology AllianceSPARTA brings together expertise from the military, industry, technology and academia to make the case for European defence autonomy. 1118768 187
Pixelpollen @pixelpollen.bsky.social · 17/05/2026This timeline…standard.co.ukSwatch closes London stores as huge crowds seek limited edition watchClips show stampedes of shoppers eager to get their hands on the new watch 140 4
![That’s probably the most famous scene in the movie, the campfire scene.
I know. He said, “You can’t punch a horse.” I said, “You’ll never see it again.” I kept saying, “You’re absolutely right. It’s out!” Then, when he left, I crumpled up all his notes, and I tossed it in the wastepaper basket. And John Calley, who was running [production at] Warner Bros. at the time, said, “Good filing.” That was the end of it. You say yes, and you never do it.
That’s great advice for life.
It is. Don’t fight them. Don’t waste your time struggling with them and trying to make sense to them. They’ll never understand.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yvbszlkc7d75ixkid5g2zmw7/bafkreiar4z6n6pfk7wob2gznv6l6euw7ltxbetgto5drfd4wqzjalldp5m)
