Lyndon Rosser
@lyndonrosser.bsky.social
Centrist Dad, Indie music fan, science fiction geek. Parent of four humans and one cat. Member of the molecular genetics proletariat.
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This, sadly, is all too common. Albanian trafficking victims in particular, but not solely, due to both the previous and current governments' policies are often ignored and demonized. Both Labour and Conservatives have weakened protections. Now the Home Secretary is making it even worse.
Arjeta is a victim of human trafficking. The way she is now being treated by the Home Office is totally unacceptable.
I was released from detention and now I am homeless in Liverpool
Everton fan Arjeta Folla has been through hell in her life - now she is facing a new challenge
liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:37 AM
This, sadly, is all too common. Albanian trafficking victims in particular, but not solely, due to both the previous and current governments' policies are often ignored and demonized. Both Labour and Conservatives have weakened protections. Now the Home Secretary is making it even worse.
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All current tech debates take place in the shadows of a sincere but deeply misguided utopianism that existed 15-25 years ago about the benefits to society of connecting everyone through an information superhighway.
www.slowboring.com/p/parents-ca...
www.slowboring.com/p/parents-ca...
November 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
All current tech debates take place in the shadows of a sincere but deeply misguided utopianism that existed 15-25 years ago about the benefits to society of connecting everyone through an information superhighway.
www.slowboring.com/p/parents-ca...
www.slowboring.com/p/parents-ca...
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A parrot was found in the rubble of the nine-story building destroyed by the Russian strike in Ternopil.
It’s not yet known who the bird belonged to or whether its owners survived.
It’s not yet known who the bird belonged to or whether its owners survived.
November 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A parrot was found in the rubble of the nine-story building destroyed by the Russian strike in Ternopil.
It’s not yet known who the bird belonged to or whether its owners survived.
It’s not yet known who the bird belonged to or whether its owners survived.
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Children born in the UK to refugee parents could still be deported under the Government’s asylum reforms
Children born in the UK could be deported under asylum reforms
Children born in the UK to refugee parents could still be deported under the Government’s asylum reforms. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out changes to the asylum system on Monday which will see r...
nation.cymru
November 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Children born in the UK to refugee parents could still be deported under the Government’s asylum reforms
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I've seen claims that Darren Grimes used a faked photograph in this blogpost, so I've decided to take a closer look, see if an elected official would be low enough to use a fake image to promote anti-immigrant sentiment (the answer will shock you!)
www.darrengrimes.com/p/exclusive-...
www.darrengrimes.com/p/exclusive-...
EXCLUSIVE: DURHAM FILES PROVE LABOUR USES COUNTY AS MIGRANT DUMPING GROUND WHILE HIDING TRUTH IN PARLIAMENT
The “fair share” is a fantasy. Wealthy Southern councils sit in their leafy enclaves while County Durham is packed. Now whistleblower files reveal the truth Labour wanted buried!
www.darrengrimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I've seen claims that Darren Grimes used a faked photograph in this blogpost, so I've decided to take a closer look, see if an elected official would be low enough to use a fake image to promote anti-immigrant sentiment (the answer will shock you!)
www.darrengrimes.com/p/exclusive-...
www.darrengrimes.com/p/exclusive-...
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It’s the exclusive everyone wanted, the story that will win next year’s Pulitzer…
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
London's giant AI artwork to be torn down
The bizarre story of why a much-talked-about creation is being torn down. Plus: Docklands Light Railway extension, giant laser stalks the night sky, and more tales of Android phone theft rejection.
www.londoncentric.media
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
It’s the exclusive everyone wanted, the story that will win next year’s Pulitzer…
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
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I've said it before and I'll say it again - being the UK Labour PM that 'lost Wales' is hugely underpriced as an existential party identity crisis.
"It will not matter after that who blames who for what - history will remember we lost Wales."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"It will not matter after that who blames who for what - history will remember we lost Wales."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Caerphilly by-election: Why Wales fell out of love with Labour
Now Labour faces its toughest task yet in Wales - convincing voters to keep believing, ahead of the 2026 Senedd election
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I've said it before and I'll say it again - being the UK Labour PM that 'lost Wales' is hugely underpriced as an existential party identity crisis.
"It will not matter after that who blames who for what - history will remember we lost Wales."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"It will not matter after that who blames who for what - history will remember we lost Wales."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"It would mean more people could benefit from those frequent Central Line services. It is exactly what I hoped this Labour government might do.
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
The Weekly Howl
The British government just did something I agree with, and it feels almost gross to mention it. Also: who invented the week? And some Beeching-themed maps.
jonn.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
"It would mean more people could benefit from those frequent Central Line services. It is exactly what I hoped this Labour government might do.
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
"And I almost missed it, because they instead won’t shut up about being horrible to foreigners."
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A surrender, then.
November 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
A surrender, then.
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This is one of the clearest examples of a disordered counterpublic capturing an institution I've seen. It's nice to have your work proven on a regular basis, but also very bad.
demos.co.uk/research/ver...
demos.co.uk/research/ver...
November 20, 2025 at 7:03 AM
This is one of the clearest examples of a disordered counterpublic capturing an institution I've seen. It's nice to have your work proven on a regular basis, but also very bad.
demos.co.uk/research/ver...
demos.co.uk/research/ver...
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Is there going to be an app we can use when we have a gunshot wound and need to determine which emergency room is cheaper tonight?
Cassidy: "If she goes and gets 2 types of shampoo & one is a dollar cheaper, she'll get the cheaper one & the other lowers their price. Once you give her the power of making the decision, she's gonna shop -- that begins to save her money and squeezes waste out of the healthcare system."
November 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Is there going to be an app we can use when we have a gunshot wound and need to determine which emergency room is cheaper tonight?
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OpenAI is the weak link in all this. Even if the bubble bursts NVIDIA will retrench, adapt and do fine.
Altman is the sucker panning gold, it's Huang who is selling the shovels and booze
Altman is the sucker panning gold, it's Huang who is selling the shovels and booze
“Nvidia Gives Strong Forecast, Countering Fears of AI Bubble”
I very much disagree with this framing. People buying lots of Nvidia GPUs tells us nothing about the eventual ROI on those GPUs.
In fact, a bubble effectively <requires> “too many” of these to be bought.
I very much disagree with this framing. People buying lots of Nvidia GPUs tells us nothing about the eventual ROI on those GPUs.
In fact, a bubble effectively <requires> “too many” of these to be bought.
November 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
OpenAI is the weak link in all this. Even if the bubble bursts NVIDIA will retrench, adapt and do fine.
Altman is the sucker panning gold, it's Huang who is selling the shovels and booze
Altman is the sucker panning gold, it's Huang who is selling the shovels and booze
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"Nigel Farage has been paid over £330,000 by GB News in the last year alone.
Farage is deep in the pockets of a company that aims to replace the BBC".
Punchy video from @eddavey.libdems.org.uk.
Farage is deep in the pockets of a company that aims to replace the BBC".
Punchy video from @eddavey.libdems.org.uk.
Donald Trump is gunning for the BBC, and Farage is cheering him on. Want to know why? Follow the money…
November 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
"Nigel Farage has been paid over £330,000 by GB News in the last year alone.
Farage is deep in the pockets of a company that aims to replace the BBC".
Punchy video from @eddavey.libdems.org.uk.
Farage is deep in the pockets of a company that aims to replace the BBC".
Punchy video from @eddavey.libdems.org.uk.
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The bubble is popping folks, it's about to get bad
November 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The bubble is popping folks, it's about to get bad
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Underrated thing that's been flying under the radar: ICE's hiring spree, by necessity since there are so few others willing and able, has been hiring away local cops, which infuriates the departments by causing manpower problems and is, ironically, removing the worst of the worst from their ranks.
The more local police see ICE assholes as criminals, the better it will be for us.
ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say.
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Hodges said during a press conference Tuesday. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Hodges said during a press conference Tuesday. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."
November 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Underrated thing that's been flying under the radar: ICE's hiring spree, by necessity since there are so few others willing and able, has been hiring away local cops, which infuriates the departments by causing manpower problems and is, ironically, removing the worst of the worst from their ranks.
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The US has stepped back from defending democracy.
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The US has stepped back from defending democracy.
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Trump: "Walmart just announced that the cost of their standard Thanksgiving meal is reduced by 25% this year." (That's because the meal is smaller and crappier, of course.)
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Trump: "Walmart just announced that the cost of their standard Thanksgiving meal is reduced by 25% this year." (That's because the meal is smaller and crappier, of course.)
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Erdoğan:
Türkiye reaffirmed its commitment to the territorial integrity&independence of Ukraine,our strategic partner.In this regard,I would also like to state that our support for the Crimean Tatars,who represent an exceptional historical&cultural bridge between Ukraine&Türkiye,will continue
Türkiye reaffirmed its commitment to the territorial integrity&independence of Ukraine,our strategic partner.In this regard,I would also like to state that our support for the Crimean Tatars,who represent an exceptional historical&cultural bridge between Ukraine&Türkiye,will continue
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Erdoğan:
Türkiye reaffirmed its commitment to the territorial integrity&independence of Ukraine,our strategic partner.In this regard,I would also like to state that our support for the Crimean Tatars,who represent an exceptional historical&cultural bridge between Ukraine&Türkiye,will continue
Türkiye reaffirmed its commitment to the territorial integrity&independence of Ukraine,our strategic partner.In this regard,I would also like to state that our support for the Crimean Tatars,who represent an exceptional historical&cultural bridge between Ukraine&Türkiye,will continue
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“Saudi Arabia, I get along with all of them,” Trump said at a campaign stop in 2015. “They buy apartments from me. They spend $40 million, $50 million. Am I supposed to dislike them? I like them very much.”
Trump meets business partner In the Oval Office
From “bad situation” to “things happen”: How Saudi money changed Trump’s tune on Khashoggi's murder.
www.motherjones.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“Saudi Arabia, I get along with all of them,” Trump said at a campaign stop in 2015. “They buy apartments from me. They spend $40 million, $50 million. Am I supposed to dislike them? I like them very much.”
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In Ternopil the number of wounded has risen to 92, including 18 children. Authorities also confirm 25 killed. Emergency crews are still working at the site as rescue operations continue through the night.
November 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
In Ternopil the number of wounded has risen to 92, including 18 children. Authorities also confirm 25 killed. Emergency crews are still working at the site as rescue operations continue through the night.
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If this nation had moral standards, a pedophile would not be allowed to host a murderer in the Oval Office.
November 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
If this nation had moral standards, a pedophile would not be allowed to host a murderer in the Oval Office.
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This seems like a pretty unlikely outcome but if it’s anywhere close then a lot of people who have proclaimed the victory of post-liberalism might want to check their Icarus wings
November 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This seems like a pretty unlikely outcome but if it’s anywhere close then a lot of people who have proclaimed the victory of post-liberalism might want to check their Icarus wings
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There’s one person squarely to blame for Trump’s corruption, authoritarianism & assault on democracy: John Roberts. He’s enabled so much of Trump’s lawlessness while somehow escaping accountability for it
New cover story from @pemalevy.bsky.social & me
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
New cover story from @pemalevy.bsky.social & me
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This is all John Roberts’ fault
Trump owes his corrupt and abusive reign to one man.
www.motherjones.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
There’s one person squarely to blame for Trump’s corruption, authoritarianism & assault on democracy: John Roberts. He’s enabled so much of Trump’s lawlessness while somehow escaping accountability for it
New cover story from @pemalevy.bsky.social & me
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
New cover story from @pemalevy.bsky.social & me
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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I am moving to Dubai because England is so dangerous. www.ft.com/content/9bf6...
November 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I am moving to Dubai because England is so dangerous. www.ft.com/content/9bf6...
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Incredibly depressing to see this story wrap up by quoting a lawmaker who says, “we have to allow for more exceptions,” when the entire story is evidence that exceptions don’t work, especially for a Black woman like Tierra Walker who was already at higher risk of dying due to medical neglect
“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Incredibly depressing to see this story wrap up by quoting a lawmaker who says, “we have to allow for more exceptions,” when the entire story is evidence that exceptions don’t work, especially for a Black woman like Tierra Walker who was already at higher risk of dying due to medical neglect