Mayfair Cynic
@mayfaircynic.bsky.social
It's Saturday night so no-one will see this but... Reza Pahlavi? Really?
Ffs.
Ffs.
January 10, 2026 at 11:54 PM
It's Saturday night so no-one will see this but... Reza Pahlavi? Really?
Ffs.
Ffs.
I've seen this movie.
It doesn't end well for the protestors.
It doesn't end well for the protestors.
#BBCNews - Protester climbs on to balcony of Iranian embassy in London
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Protester climbs on to balcony of Iranian embassy in London
The Metropolitan Police said two arrests were made as
demonstrators rallied amid major anti-government protests in Iran.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 11:53 PM
I've seen this movie.
It doesn't end well for the protestors.
It doesn't end well for the protestors.
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Oops.
“US citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately…
“There are reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of US citizenship or support for the United States.”
“US citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately…
“There are reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of US citizenship or support for the United States.”
January 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Oops.
“US citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately…
“There are reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of US citizenship or support for the United States.”
“US citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately…
“There are reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of US citizenship or support for the United States.”
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German men have nearly three years more life expectancy at birth than Americans (78.5 v. 75.8). German women, over two years more (83.2 v. 81.1).
Why a 'roider addict thinks he is then in a position to lecture the healthier, longer-lived nation is anyone's guess.
www.destatis.de/EN/Themes/So...
Why a 'roider addict thinks he is then in a position to lecture the healthier, longer-lived nation is anyone's guess.
www.destatis.de/EN/Themes/So...
January 10, 2026 at 5:58 PM
German men have nearly three years more life expectancy at birth than Americans (78.5 v. 75.8). German women, over two years more (83.2 v. 81.1).
Why a 'roider addict thinks he is then in a position to lecture the healthier, longer-lived nation is anyone's guess.
www.destatis.de/EN/Themes/So...
Why a 'roider addict thinks he is then in a position to lecture the healthier, longer-lived nation is anyone's guess.
www.destatis.de/EN/Themes/So...
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This is a bullshit answer. With very few exceptions the ICE guys do not want to die for this regime. Conceding the law to the imagined threat of violence is asinine. If “your” cops feel this way that’s their problem, too.
@mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social
@mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social
"The question that you're basically asking is, can our cops arrest them? From a legal perspective, yes. From a practical perspective...they have bigger guns than we do." That's where we're at.
Look out for @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast with @timmiller.bsky.social!
Look out for @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast with @timmiller.bsky.social!
January 10, 2026 at 1:20 PM
This is a bullshit answer. With very few exceptions the ICE guys do not want to die for this regime. Conceding the law to the imagined threat of violence is asinine. If “your” cops feel this way that’s their problem, too.
@mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social
@mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social
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Macclesfield Town (National League North) beat FA Cup holders Crystal Palace.
First non-league team to beat FA Cup holders in the century since third division added to Football League (1920)
Crystal Palace (Southern League) last did so in 1909 v Wolves
bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cql46e5g552o
First non-league team to beat FA Cup holders in the century since third division added to Football League (1920)
Crystal Palace (Southern League) last did so in 1909 v Wolves
bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cql46e5g552o
FA Cup: Macclesfield FC v Crystal Palace
Shortly after adjusting the bandages on his head after picking up an injury early in the match, Paul Dawson nods home Macclesfield's opener to put them ahead against Crystal Palace.
bbc.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Macclesfield Town (National League North) beat FA Cup holders Crystal Palace.
First non-league team to beat FA Cup holders in the century since third division added to Football League (1920)
Crystal Palace (Southern League) last did so in 1909 v Wolves
bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cql46e5g552o
First non-league team to beat FA Cup holders in the century since third division added to Football League (1920)
Crystal Palace (Southern League) last did so in 1909 v Wolves
bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cql46e5g552o
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In case you've seen the story about “grok now only generates images for paid users”, it's untrue. Apparently everyone just reported it because… it was what grok told them 🤦🏼
www.theverge.com/news/859309/...
www.theverge.com/news/859309/...
No, Grok hasn’t paywalled its deepfake image feature
X’s sexual deepfake machine is still running, despite Grok saying otherwise.
www.theverge.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:56 PM
In case you've seen the story about “grok now only generates images for paid users”, it's untrue. Apparently everyone just reported it because… it was what grok told them 🤦🏼
www.theverge.com/news/859309/...
www.theverge.com/news/859309/...
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Due to directives on balance, the BBC are reporting that yes she was shot dead at close range, but in many belief systems death is not an end but a new beginning, part of a neverending cycle of change.
January 10, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Due to directives on balance, the BBC are reporting that yes she was shot dead at close range, but in many belief systems death is not an end but a new beginning, part of a neverending cycle of change.
Someone invited me to sign up for a course on the theory and practice of blending whisky.
I'm not sure all the classroom stuff will really be my thing so I'm just going to try a couple of taster sessions.
I'm not sure all the classroom stuff will really be my thing so I'm just going to try a couple of taster sessions.
January 10, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Someone invited me to sign up for a course on the theory and practice of blending whisky.
I'm not sure all the classroom stuff will really be my thing so I'm just going to try a couple of taster sessions.
I'm not sure all the classroom stuff will really be my thing so I'm just going to try a couple of taster sessions.
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Saw this and first glance thought spoof, obviously. Onion level.
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
www.independent.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Saw this and first glance thought spoof, obviously. Onion level.
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It’s going to get harder to joke and sometimes to read the jokes that are fewer and farther in between the dread posts.
We need the shitposters, now more than ever.
We need the shitposters, now more than ever.
January 9, 2026 at 2:59 PM
It’s going to get harder to joke and sometimes to read the jokes that are fewer and farther in between the dread posts.
We need the shitposters, now more than ever.
We need the shitposters, now more than ever.
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We are off to see David Bowie tonight, so I'll let you know what he's like live.
January 10, 2026 at 10:42 AM
We are off to see David Bowie tonight, so I'll let you know what he's like live.
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The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
January 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
Let's check what other lists I'm on...
Oh!
Oh!
January 10, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Let's check what other lists I'm on...
Oh!
Oh!
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SCOOP: Zarah Sultana’s unauthorised launch of a Your Party membership portal should be referred to the police, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has advised.
Belter from
@meganekenyon.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Belter from
@meganekenyon.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Your Party advised to refer unauthorised membership launch to police
An official body told the new left-wing party it should consider referring the incident to determine whether "serious criminal activity" occurred
www.newstatesman.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
SCOOP: Zarah Sultana’s unauthorised launch of a Your Party membership portal should be referred to the police, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has advised.
Belter from
@meganekenyon.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Belter from
@meganekenyon.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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“Central bank data shows Argentina increased its debt with “international organisations” by roughly the same amount as the figure repaid to the US Treasury in the week before the repayment in December.” www.ft.com/content/b721...
Argentina repays US financial lifeline as Milei emerges from market crisis
Buenos Aires hands back $2.5bn it drew under swap line ahead of pivotal election in October
www.ft.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM
“Central bank data shows Argentina increased its debt with “international organisations” by roughly the same amount as the figure repaid to the US Treasury in the week before the repayment in December.” www.ft.com/content/b721...
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Her name is Natalie Harp
January 9, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Her name is Natalie Harp
Life expectancy in England & Wales at the *very worst* point of the pandemic was still better than at its all-time *best-ever* level in Scotland...
#MoreOrLess
#MoreOrLess
January 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Life expectancy in England & Wales at the *very worst* point of the pandemic was still better than at its all-time *best-ever* level in Scotland...
#MoreOrLess
#MoreOrLess
Let that sink in.
January 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Let that sink in.
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Oh Twitter is dead dead.
January 9, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Oh Twitter is dead dead.