@shell48.bsky.social
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Emma Raducanu beats Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the Australian Open
January 18, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Emma Raducanu beats Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the Australian Open
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Cam Norrie goes through in 5 sets vs Bonzi
January 18, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Cam Norrie goes through in 5 sets vs Bonzi
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Me to same owl handler: "Owls are super wise, right? They read loads of highbrow Russian literature and stuff, don't they?"
Owl handler: "No, they actually have very tiny brains, due to the hugeness of their eyes. In reality they are one of the thickest animals you could ever meet."
Owl handler: "No, they actually have very tiny brains, due to the hugeness of their eyes. In reality they are one of the thickest animals you could ever meet."
Almost certainly the best thing I was ever told about owls was when I met an owl handler at an owl sanctuary and he told me that the wild owls who lived near the sanctuary worried about the tame show owls there and sometimes stopped by to leave them shrews and mice as presents.
January 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Me to same owl handler: "Owls are super wise, right? They read loads of highbrow Russian literature and stuff, don't they?"
Owl handler: "No, they actually have very tiny brains, due to the hugeness of their eyes. In reality they are one of the thickest animals you could ever meet."
Owl handler: "No, they actually have very tiny brains, due to the hugeness of their eyes. In reality they are one of the thickest animals you could ever meet."
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This week's piece includes my quiet fantasy about Robert Jenrick. Can you guess what it is?
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/what-if-yo...
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/what-if-yo...
What if your enemies aren’t evil?
The lazy pattern of political thinking that slows progress
howtorunacountry.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:43 AM
This week's piece includes my quiet fantasy about Robert Jenrick. Can you guess what it is?
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/what-if-yo...
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/what-if-yo...
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Always worth trying your luck with church doors, even in January – some, like those of St George's on the almost-island of Reichenau, open onto a 10th-century series of murals in a building that dates to the 9th century.
Now I can add my own photos to an old article.
dannybate.com/2023/10/17/t...
Now I can add my own photos to an old article.
dannybate.com/2023/10/17/t...
January 16, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Always worth trying your luck with church doors, even in January – some, like those of St George's on the almost-island of Reichenau, open onto a 10th-century series of murals in a building that dates to the 9th century.
Now I can add my own photos to an old article.
dannybate.com/2023/10/17/t...
Now I can add my own photos to an old article.
dannybate.com/2023/10/17/t...
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#FindsFriday Ancient Egyptian torso of a woman, from the early 1st millennium BC
It's made of 'black bronze' inlaid with gold... amazing craftsmanship
📸 Mine
#archaeology #photooftheday
It's made of 'black bronze' inlaid with gold... amazing craftsmanship
📸 Mine
#archaeology #photooftheday
January 16, 2026 at 7:56 AM
#FindsFriday Ancient Egyptian torso of a woman, from the early 1st millennium BC
It's made of 'black bronze' inlaid with gold... amazing craftsmanship
📸 Mine
#archaeology #photooftheday
It's made of 'black bronze' inlaid with gold... amazing craftsmanship
📸 Mine
#archaeology #photooftheday
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The aisled west porch and belfry of Mundon church, Essex, all in wood for #Woodensday, one of that often maligned county's most special places. Now in the tender care of @friendlesschurches.bsky.social churches and open daily. 1/3
January 14, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The aisled west porch and belfry of Mundon church, Essex, all in wood for #Woodensday, one of that often maligned county's most special places. Now in the tender care of @friendlesschurches.bsky.social churches and open daily. 1/3
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Robert Jenrick: an apology. thecritic.co.uk/fran...
January 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Robert Jenrick: an apology. thecritic.co.uk/fran...
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Durham Cathedral. There's almost 1000 years of life in those walls - so glad that they decided to make them look vibrant and full of energy.
January 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Durham Cathedral. There's almost 1000 years of life in those walls - so glad that they decided to make them look vibrant and full of energy.
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honestly humiliating for everyone involved, even people who had to read the story
January 15, 2026 at 11:01 PM
honestly humiliating for everyone involved, even people who had to read the story
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“But the enjoyable thing about #Jenrick has always been that he was totally transparent. That enjoyment is only increased by his apparent conviction that his manoeuvrings are completely invisible to the rest of us..Like so many MPs, he thinks he’s Francis Urquhart, when in fact he’s Baldrick.” 👏🏻👏🏻
January 15, 2026 at 9:29 PM
“But the enjoyable thing about #Jenrick has always been that he was totally transparent. That enjoyment is only increased by his apparent conviction that his manoeuvrings are completely invisible to the rest of us..Like so many MPs, he thinks he’s Francis Urquhart, when in fact he’s Baldrick.” 👏🏻👏🏻
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This from former British diplomat @alexhh.bsky.social, who now is now based in the US, really hits home about the nightmare currently playing out in Trump's America
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
A Year of Living Dangerously in Trump's America
I no longer feel safe to speak or act freely in a country where people are being arbitrarily detained and killed and where the truth is becoming whatever Donald Trump says it is, reports Alexandra Hal...
bylinetimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:06 AM
This from former British diplomat @alexhh.bsky.social, who now is now based in the US, really hits home about the nightmare currently playing out in Trump's America
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/15/a...
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Yes, they got the Brexit they voted for.
They got the only Brexit available.
The failure is Brexit. Brexit is a failure.
They got the only Brexit available.
The failure is Brexit. Brexit is a failure.
I don’t think we’ve got the Brexit people voted for. Our traders face a daily nightmare getting goods across the border.
Here’s one example of just why. Toby Ovens of Broughton Transport told us about the 26 stamps he needs on loads of forms. To move one trailer across the Channel…
Here’s one example of just why. Toby Ovens of Broughton Transport told us about the 26 stamps he needs on loads of forms. To move one trailer across the Channel…
January 13, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Yes, they got the Brexit they voted for.
They got the only Brexit available.
The failure is Brexit. Brexit is a failure.
They got the only Brexit available.
The failure is Brexit. Brexit is a failure.
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@stephencollins.bsky.social made the point best
January 13, 2026 at 8:11 AM
@stephencollins.bsky.social made the point best
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They will protect Greenland against the U.S.
January 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
They will protect Greenland against the U.S.
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I do enjoy these CCHQ quotes: "Yes another of the people we promoted to extremely important roles is a grifting wanker."
A Tory spokesperson goes in two-footed: "Reform is fast becoming the party of has-been politicians looking for their next gravy train. Their latest recruit used to say he'd be 'frightened to live in a country' run by Nigel Farage, which shows the level of loyalty for sale."
Former Conservative cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK
Having served in numerous ministerial positions for successive prime ministers, his defection will likely be seen as the most high-profile yet
"Britain needs Nigel Farage as prime minister," he said on Monday morning
Having served in numerous ministerial positions for successive prime ministers, his defection will likely be seen as the most high-profile yet
"Britain needs Nigel Farage as prime minister," he said on Monday morning
January 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
I do enjoy these CCHQ quotes: "Yes another of the people we promoted to extremely important roles is a grifting wanker."
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Definitely a good fit
January 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Definitely a good fit
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"And under a Reform Government, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to heat their stables at the taxpayers' expense."
January 12, 2026 at 1:33 PM
"And under a Reform Government, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to heat their stables at the taxpayers' expense."
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I found the beautiful Giacometti installation in the tanks at Tate Modern very moving.
January 12, 2026 at 7:51 AM
I found the beautiful Giacometti installation in the tanks at Tate Modern very moving.
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Milos Raonic announced his retirement this afternoon.
• 2016 Wimbledon Final
• 4 Masters 1000 Finals
• Won Biggest Career Title in Washington
• Highest Ever Ranking by Canadian (World #3)
• 383-184 Record
• 9th Most Aces All-Time (8,445)
• 11 Top 5 Wins, 31 Top 10 Wins
• 2016 Wimbledon Final
• 4 Masters 1000 Finals
• Won Biggest Career Title in Washington
• Highest Ever Ranking by Canadian (World #3)
• 383-184 Record
• 9th Most Aces All-Time (8,445)
• 11 Top 5 Wins, 31 Top 10 Wins
January 12, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Milos Raonic announced his retirement this afternoon.
• 2016 Wimbledon Final
• 4 Masters 1000 Finals
• Won Biggest Career Title in Washington
• Highest Ever Ranking by Canadian (World #3)
• 383-184 Record
• 9th Most Aces All-Time (8,445)
• 11 Top 5 Wins, 31 Top 10 Wins
• 2016 Wimbledon Final
• 4 Masters 1000 Finals
• Won Biggest Career Title in Washington
• Highest Ever Ranking by Canadian (World #3)
• 383-184 Record
• 9th Most Aces All-Time (8,445)
• 11 Top 5 Wins, 31 Top 10 Wins
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Some important new government policy that Native Americans might be interested in:
Trump talks about Denmark and Greenland just now: "The fact that they landed a boat there 500 years ago doesn't mean that they own the land."
January 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Some important new government policy that Native Americans might be interested in:
Trump may be the beginning of the end for ‘enshittification’ – this is our chance to make tech good again | Cory Doctorow | The Guardian share.google/3D8szKZWztwM...
Bezos told publishers when he founded Amazon: “Your margin is my opportunity.” Why shouldn’t we move fast and break Jeff’s things?
Bezos told publishers when he founded Amazon: “Your margin is my opportunity.” Why shouldn’t we move fast and break Jeff’s things?
Trump may be the beginning of the end for ‘enshittification’ – this is our chance to make tech good again | Cory Doctorow
The US president is weaponising tech, but his tariffs and Brexit provide a surprising opportunity to gain back digital control of our lives, says science fiction author, activist and journalist Cory D...
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January 10, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Trump may be the beginning of the end for ‘enshittification’ – this is our chance to make tech good again | Cory Doctorow | The Guardian share.google/3D8szKZWztwM...
Bezos told publishers when he founded Amazon: “Your margin is my opportunity.” Why shouldn’t we move fast and break Jeff’s things?
Bezos told publishers when he founded Amazon: “Your margin is my opportunity.” Why shouldn’t we move fast and break Jeff’s things?
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American sculptor and art patron Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney was born #OnThisDay in 1875. Howard Gardiner Cushing painted her wearing a Leon Baskt white tunic with black cactus flowers, orange trousers, and a plumed hat, for the Whitney Studio Mural (1911-12). #fashionhistory
January 9, 2026 at 7:01 AM
American sculptor and art patron Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney was born #OnThisDay in 1875. Howard Gardiner Cushing painted her wearing a Leon Baskt white tunic with black cactus flowers, orange trousers, and a plumed hat, for the Whitney Studio Mural (1911-12). #fashionhistory
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I AM FUCKING *DECEASED* LOL
Spanish equivalent of The Onion or The Beaverton announces "Denmark changes the name of Greenland to Epstein Island so that Trump will quit talking about it"
Spanish equivalent of The Onion or The Beaverton announces "Denmark changes the name of Greenland to Epstein Island so that Trump will quit talking about it"
"Seré muy clara: la Isla Epstein es nuestra", ha afirmado la primera ministra danesa esta mañana en una rueda de prensa.
Lee la noticia completa en la web:
www.elmundotoday.com/2026/01/dina...
Lee la noticia completa en la web:
www.elmundotoday.com/2026/01/dina...
January 9, 2026 at 2:49 PM
I AM FUCKING *DECEASED* LOL
Spanish equivalent of The Onion or The Beaverton announces "Denmark changes the name of Greenland to Epstein Island so that Trump will quit talking about it"
Spanish equivalent of The Onion or The Beaverton announces "Denmark changes the name of Greenland to Epstein Island so that Trump will quit talking about it"
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So his response to the criticism of his app generating sexual deep fakes of children is... to try to monetise it as a feature
January 9, 2026 at 10:28 AM
So his response to the criticism of his app generating sexual deep fakes of children is... to try to monetise it as a feature