Ren Zelen
@renzelen.bsky.social
Academic editor & freelance film & book reviewer. Ex-lit academic. Has written sci-fi novels (see ‘Hathor Diaries' on Amazon).
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January 24, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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Consumer Reports Ranked Tesla As The Least Reliable Used Car Brand Long Term.
Shocker.
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Shocker.
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Consumer Reports Ranked Tesla As The Least Reliable Used Car Brand Long Term - Here's Why - BGR
Respected publication Consumer Reports ranked Tesla as its least reliable car brand when it comes to used vehicles, and here's the reasons why.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Consumer Reports Ranked Tesla As The Least Reliable Used Car Brand Long Term.
Shocker.
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Shocker.
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This is what we need to do!
This is what we need to do!
German football executive urges World Cup boycott to protest Trump
Calls grow to weaponize football as the U.S. president escalates tensions with Europe.
www.politico.eu
January 25, 2026 at 5:10 AM
www.politico.eu/article/germ...
This is what we need to do!
This is what we need to do!
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The only reason to withhold the Epstein files, especially after Trump was named in them as a rapist with Epstein, is to protect pedophiles.
January 25, 2026 at 6:19 PM
The only reason to withhold the Epstein files, especially after Trump was named in them as a rapist with Epstein, is to protect pedophiles.
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How is it that one of the most divisive individuals ever to occupy the Oval Office has somehow managed to unite the entire world against us?
January 25, 2026 at 7:18 PM
How is it that one of the most divisive individuals ever to occupy the Oval Office has somehow managed to unite the entire world against us?
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The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
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Time to dump ChatGPT!
The latest model of ChatGPT has begun to cite Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as a source on a wide range of queries, including on Iranian conglomerates and Holocaust deniers, raising concerns about misinformation on the platform.
The latest model of ChatGPT has begun to cite Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as a source on a wide range of queries, including on Iranian conglomerates and Holocaust deniers, raising concerns about misinformation on the platform.
Latest ChatGPT model uses Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as source, tests reveal
Guardian found OpenAI’s platform cited Grokipedia on topics including Iran and Holocaust deniers
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Time to dump ChatGPT!
The latest model of ChatGPT has begun to cite Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as a source on a wide range of queries, including on Iranian conglomerates and Holocaust deniers, raising concerns about misinformation on the platform.
The latest model of ChatGPT has begun to cite Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as a source on a wide range of queries, including on Iranian conglomerates and Holocaust deniers, raising concerns about misinformation on the platform.
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It’s not just that they are murdering people who are peacefully protesting, it’s that they then stand in front of the cameras and slander the victims by telling us that what we see on the videos didn’t happen.
January 25, 2026 at 1:30 PM
It’s not just that they are murdering people who are peacefully protesting, it’s that they then stand in front of the cameras and slander the victims by telling us that what we see on the videos didn’t happen.
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As deepfakes blur the line between truth and fiction, we’ll need a new class of forensic experts to determine what’s real, what’s fake and what can be proved in court
How digital forensics could prove what’s real in the age of deepfakes
As deepfakes blur the line between truth and fiction, we’ll need a new class of forensic experts to determine what’s real, what’s fake and what can be proved in court
www.scientificamerican.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
As deepfakes blur the line between truth and fiction, we’ll need a new class of forensic experts to determine what’s real, what’s fake and what can be proved in court
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In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump threatened Canada with 100% tariffs on all goods and products if it makes a trade deal with Canada.
Trump Threatens Canada With 100% Tariff If It Makes Deal With China
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump threatened Canada with 100% tariffs on all goods and products if it makes a trade deal with Canada.
www.forbes.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:35 PM
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump threatened Canada with 100% tariffs on all goods and products if it makes a trade deal with Canada.
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Lies, lies, and damn lies.
January 25, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Lies, lies, and damn lies.
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A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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It's a good job Nigel Farage didn't inadvertently overclaim a fiver on Universal Credit, because he'd really be in trouble then
January 25, 2026 at 11:06 AM
It's a good job Nigel Farage didn't inadvertently overclaim a fiver on Universal Credit, because he'd really be in trouble then
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Interesting, this latest ICE murder has brought the MAGA bots & fake accounts out in force, they are desperately trying to turn BlueSky into the same sort of disinformation swamp as xTwitter! Report & Block, don’t let them take root here…🤖🚫
January 25, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Interesting, this latest ICE murder has brought the MAGA bots & fake accounts out in force, they are desperately trying to turn BlueSky into the same sort of disinformation swamp as xTwitter! Report & Block, don’t let them take root here…🤖🚫
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Am beyond furious at the BBC bothsiding the latest murder on American streets. There isn't a "war of words" or "finger pointing". Watch the fxxxing videos. One side is fxxxing lying. This is shameful
January 25, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Am beyond furious at the BBC bothsiding the latest murder on American streets. There isn't a "war of words" or "finger pointing". Watch the fxxxing videos. One side is fxxxing lying. This is shameful
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Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance
January 25, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance
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The shooting of Alex Pretti was (US) state sanctioned murder and has been followed up by attempts to destroy evidence and stop local police (and even the FBI) from investigating.
Minnesota police are trying to counter the lies and illegality.
Terrifying
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Minnesota police are trying to counter the lies and illegality.
Terrifying
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:46 AM
The shooting of Alex Pretti was (US) state sanctioned murder and has been followed up by attempts to destroy evidence and stop local police (and even the FBI) from investigating.
Minnesota police are trying to counter the lies and illegality.
Terrifying
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Minnesota police are trying to counter the lies and illegality.
Terrifying
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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Read "Officials fear ‘retaliation’ for reporting Trump’s cuts to anti-child abuse funding" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-71Zx1Pck/2...
Officials fear 'retaliation' for reporting Trump's cuts to anti-child abuse funding (AlterNet)
The Guardian reportsPresident Donald Trump’s U.S. Department of Justice has slashed funding and training resources for law enforcement working on investigati...
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January 24, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Read "Officials fear ‘retaliation’ for reporting Trump’s cuts to anti-child abuse funding" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-71Zx1Pck/2...
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Why are they doing this?
To Hide The Epstein Files &
For all the traitors to avoid accountability for WTF they have done.
Trump wants a war, we just want the Files and lower costs
To Hide The Epstein Files &
For all the traitors to avoid accountability for WTF they have done.
Trump wants a war, we just want the Files and lower costs
January 25, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Why are they doing this?
To Hide The Epstein Files &
For all the traitors to avoid accountability for WTF they have done.
Trump wants a war, we just want the Files and lower costs
To Hide The Epstein Files &
For all the traitors to avoid accountability for WTF they have done.
Trump wants a war, we just want the Files and lower costs
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Today is the 35th day that a child rapist is illegally withholding the Epstein files.
January 24, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Today is the 35th day that a child rapist is illegally withholding the Epstein files.
Unfortunately, the standards of journalism at the BBC have been compromised by the appointment of a hierarchy (mostly by Boris Johnson) who have an agenda of their own. Ex DG Tim Davie & CEO of News Deborah Turness appear to have been forced out because, although Tories, were not right-wing enough!
January 25, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Unfortunately, the standards of journalism at the BBC have been compromised by the appointment of a hierarchy (mostly by Boris Johnson) who have an agenda of their own. Ex DG Tim Davie & CEO of News Deborah Turness appear to have been forced out because, although Tories, were not right-wing enough!
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I'm at a loss for words. I'm glad someone else has them.
January 25, 2026 at 8:51 AM
I'm at a loss for words. I'm glad someone else has them.