Tom Taylor
@tomtaylorwrites.bsky.social
Writer, art lover, admirer of nature, fight fan. Journalism on @NYMag, @VICE, @BleacherReport, @JapanTimes, @SCMPNews, and lots more. Currently reporting on two very different beats: combat sports and the Canadian North.
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Back before adulthood completely crushed my spirit
March 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Back before adulthood completely crushed my spirit
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Sean Baker’s “Anora” took home five Oscars at last night’s Academy Awards. However, Yura Borisov’s nomination for his role in the film was met with confusion in Russia, as it challenged the Kremlin’s long-standing narrative that the West is determined to “cancel” Russian culture.
In Russia, Yura Borisov’s Historic Oscar Nomination Leaves the Regime Lost for Words - The Moscow Times
Russian actor Yura Borisov’s nomination for an Oscar has been met with a muted and confused reaction in his home country as it has challenged the Kremlin’s long-standing narrative that the West is det...
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March 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Sean Baker’s “Anora” took home five Oscars at last night’s Academy Awards. However, Yura Borisov’s nomination for his role in the film was met with confusion in Russia, as it challenged the Kremlin’s long-standing narrative that the West is determined to “cancel” Russian culture.
One of my favourite albums ever turned 10 today. Been a minute since I listened. Still as good as ever.
February 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
One of my favourite albums ever turned 10 today. Been a minute since I listened. Still as good as ever.
After multiple years (during which I read lots of other stuff) and more than 4000 pages, I’ve finally finished this series from controversial Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgaard. These books are dense, but oftentimes very beautiful. One of my boldest undertakings as a reader 💯
January 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
After multiple years (during which I read lots of other stuff) and more than 4000 pages, I’ve finally finished this series from controversial Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgaard. These books are dense, but oftentimes very beautiful. One of my boldest undertakings as a reader 💯
Seeing Slowdive in Ottawa. Very excited.
January 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Seeing Slowdive in Ottawa. Very excited.
Joe Rogan asks Merab Dvalishvili if he wasn’t 100% for this fight, then Merab explains why he wasn’t 100% and Joe cuts him off with “let’s not talk about that.” He was answering your stupid question you dolt.
#UFC311
#UFC311
January 19, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Joe Rogan asks Merab Dvalishvili if he wasn’t 100% for this fight, then Merab explains why he wasn’t 100% and Joe cuts him off with “let’s not talk about that.” He was answering your stupid question you dolt.
#UFC311
#UFC311
At this point the only way anyone is beating Merab Dvalishvili is if they somehow trick him into getting addicted to cigarettes. He’s just too relentless with a non-smoker’s cardio.
January 19, 2025 at 5:37 AM
At this point the only way anyone is beating Merab Dvalishvili is if they somehow trick him into getting addicted to cigarettes. He’s just too relentless with a non-smoker’s cardio.
Me after one beer
January 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Me after one beer
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I always wanted MMA to hit it mainstream and then it did, but in ways I never imagined and now I kinda regret wanting those things. I’ll take a smaller, very niche sport, thanks.
We wanted to understand the economic rationale for buying Greenland. So we talked to three unvaccinated UFC fans at a Jersey Mike's in Toms River.
January 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I always wanted MMA to hit it mainstream and then it did, but in ways I never imagined and now I kinda regret wanting those things. I’ll take a smaller, very niche sport, thanks.
Good morning from Chico
January 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Good morning from Chico
The original Jurassic Park is seriously such a good movie. Never fails to entertain, even decades later. I will die on this hill.
December 10, 2024 at 12:16 AM
The original Jurassic Park is seriously such a good movie. Never fails to entertain, even decades later. I will die on this hill.
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⚡️BREAKING: Syrian rebels announce fall of Assad regime.
"The tyrant Bashar al-Assad has fled. We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," rebel leaders claimed on Dec. 8.
"The tyrant Bashar al-Assad has fled. We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," rebel leaders claimed on Dec. 8.
BREAKING: Syrian rebels announce fall of Assad regime
"The tyrant Bashar al-Assad has fled. We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," rebel leaders claimed on Dec. 8.
kyivindependent.com
December 8, 2024 at 3:40 AM
⚡️BREAKING: Syrian rebels announce fall of Assad regime.
"The tyrant Bashar al-Assad has fled. We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," rebel leaders claimed on Dec. 8.
"The tyrant Bashar al-Assad has fled. We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," rebel leaders claimed on Dec. 8.
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Alexandre Pantoja will defend his UFC flyweight title in the final pay-per-view card of the year when he takes on the debuting Kai Asakura in the main event of UFC 310 on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Newcomer Kai Asakura aims to dethrone Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 310
Asakura, a 31-year-old from Japan, is a two-time Rizin bantamweight champion.
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December 7, 2024 at 1:19 AM
Alexandre Pantoja will defend his UFC flyweight title in the final pay-per-view card of the year when he takes on the debuting Kai Asakura in the main event of UFC 310 on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Christian Lee will be making one of the most emotional comebacks in MMA history later tonight. Can't imagine what he will be carrying with him when he walks out to the ring to defend his title.
No matter the outcome, I'm glad to see him back. A true #ONEChampionship legend.
No matter the outcome, I'm glad to see him back. A true #ONEChampionship legend.
December 6, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Christian Lee will be making one of the most emotional comebacks in MMA history later tonight. Can't imagine what he will be carrying with him when he walks out to the ring to defend his title.
No matter the outcome, I'm glad to see him back. A true #ONEChampionship legend.
No matter the outcome, I'm glad to see him back. A true #ONEChampionship legend.
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Extremely detailed photo of Martian soil from the Curiosity rover 🔍
December 5, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Extremely detailed photo of Martian soil from the Curiosity rover 🔍
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