At least 10 individuals connected to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research have died or disappeared in recent years, prompting concerns whether they are connected and fueling speculation online about the possibility of nefarious activity. https://cnn.it/4cytjEc
Interested in people’s views on how things look today, after Olly Robbins’ testimony, which I couldn’t watch as I’m currently serving as an election officer in Virginia’s special election- been here since 5am😩!
Little known fact: if nobody will pay £850,000 for your house, it's not worth £850,000.
OMFG I had to go and check that this ACTUALLY happened.
Since when does the BBC ever do chyrons with a political party's branding, rather than their own? Not to mention this is during a pre-election campaign purdah.
(h/t @iainsol.bsky.social)
Reports of a third attempted arson attack on Jewish targets in North London this week. It's getting really scary and more people need to start taking it seriously.
There's a free family festival on Trafalgar Square today to celebrate the patron saint of England: St George. All are welcome, except dragons.
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Farage has accepted £675,000 – a third of his income – from foreign sources since becoming an MP.
📝 @desmog.com
It doesn't take a forensic accountant to work out whose interests Nigel Farage really serves
Amanda Ungaro was deported to Brazil in 2025 and has since become very vocal about Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
🇷🇺 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮: relentless daily carnage and killing of innocents in Ukraine
🇷🇺 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮: also supports Iran
🇺🇸 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮: Trump rewards Russian terrorism by lifting sanctions on Russian oil
🇬🇧 𝗨𝗞: Starmer 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 sending King Charles to USA to fraternise with the incumbent gangster scum in the White House 🤬
The significant year on year fall on boat arrivals is broadly unreported by BBC or other media. It has less to do with imminent government changes currently going through than a fall in "push factors" that is Europe-wide
Very interesting piece this. Demonstrates the pervasive influence of "shitstalgia" while also highlighting that its some among the 60 pluses who need a social media ban and much more than the kids.
“We scientists are used to sticking to our knitting. But I began realizing that science needed defending,” says @samwang.bsky.social.
@nature.com talked to researchers running for office who say the "science is above politics" era is a failed business model.
GB News repeatedly presented Reform UK and Conservative politicians and activists as being ordinary members of the public, without declaring their political affiliations.
Byline Times investigation reveals pattern of behaviour by the Channel, but Ofcom still refuses to act
7pm tonight. Here’s the link 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...
These Epstein & Harrods scandals reveal not just wealthy trafficking networks, but a system of justice rigged against victims. How do we overhaul it?
Webinar with Harrods & Epstein survivors explaining in their own words.
When a serious, premeditated crime is committed, somebody should pay. When hundreds of such crimes are committed, it's not good enough just to lock up one woman and slightly demote a prince. These women deserve real justice.
This morning, Police Scotland released a public service announcement, warning for rural communities to be vigilant for “suspicious people” of ill-intent.
In unrelated news, on Tuesday morning Nigel Farage flew to the Northern Isles in his private plane.
www.shetnews.co.uk/2026/04/14/f...
BBC News leading all its bulletins on demands by former Government advisor Lord Robertson for more defence spending, without at any point mentioning his current paid senior role for US defence lobbyists
We don't pick people for being male or female at Bylines Network, but it just so happens most of the Editor-in-chiefs are female, and I am proud to be one of them!
Watch this webinar with Ginny Smith (Sussex Bylines) as chair, and a panel of strong women discussing justice and equality for women.
A salutary reminder to those making capital from Trump's attacks on Starmer/UK that he will, and does, attack literally anyone for any perceived slight.
Olivia Troye, a national security official in President Trump’s first administration who became an outspoken critic, plans to run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat, joining other former Republicans alienated by Trump now seeking office.
2/3 Thank you to @jessicaelgot.bsky.social for covering.
As Jess says, my essay looks at the UK/EU relationship.
Immigration is falling sharply & 2026 is very different to 2024.
The case for a Swiss style access to the single market becomes stronger each day.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Listen to the sobbing of Matt Goodwin and Michael Gove then the frantic grift-scrabbling for replacement monthly income
€10,000 A MONTH for the abject bollox from Goodwin.
Anyone know how much Gove is being paid?
The Dutch blueprint for urban vitality goes far beyond the bicycle.
It begins by reclaiming public space and reducing the dominance of private cars to make room for cities that are accessible, attractive and alive with possibility.
Bikes aren’t the end goal, they’re just the means to get us there.
Didn’t understand the image, and posted it. Unfit.
Did understand the image, and posted it. Unfit.
Caused gross, widespread offence by posting an image he didn’t understand, then had to delete. Unfit.
Caused gross, widespread offence by posting an image he understood, then had to delete. Unfit.
Just in case you thought the Bannon/Farage/Orban Hook up ended it 2018. It carried on right until now…
Scruton was an intellectual lightweight who took money from big tobacco and failed to declare it whilst writing pro-smoking articles attacking the @who.int.
In that sense, his conduct and values neatly matched those of Orban and MAGA.
www.bmj.com/content/324/...
Together, we are telling a new story of our city. New York belongs to all who live in it, not just a privileged few.
And if we succeed here, surely it can be done elsewhere.
This is a victory for the LGBTQ+ community and for our entire city. It’s a reminder that New Yorkers won’t let our history be rewritten.
Our administration will keep working to ensure LGBTQ+ New Yorkers can live safely and with dignity in our city.
