Dave Robinson

Yep. Polanski is a breath of fresh air.

I'm afraid that unless they ally with the Greens, they have no hope.

The Gen Z revolt continues across Africa and Asia. Now in its third day in Tanzania.

Protesters are marching towards the state building.

Lots of good stuff on Track Record today. And we've also got the new episode of the FM Classic Everton story.

A weirdly successful first season has done nothing to quell the desire of the best players to leave. But I have a shopping list...

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And remember that the ad-free writing is merely a honey trap for the podcast, so if you like the FM story, do give the podcast a click. Even if you don't listen. Though you should listen. It's not terrible.

‘Elon Musk won’t stop. It’s time the British government g... The platform has become a swamp of disinformation. Politicians should lead the way out of it

‘Elon Musk won’t stop. It’s time the British government got off X’

✍️ @willjennings.bsky.social

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CARTOON OF THE DAY

(From @mluckovichajc)

When I worked in WaPo Opinions in 2017-2018, senior editors specifically told junior editors not to factcheck Marc Thiessen and other MAGA columnists, otherwise they wouldn’t be able to publish anything by them at all, and “we need them for intellectual diversity.”

Yet the Dems are barely ahead in the generic ballot. That's how badly their leadership is handling Trump.

Exclusive: Netflix taps bank to explore bid for Warner Bros Discovery Netflix is actively exploring a bid for Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming business, retaining a financial advisor and gaining access to financial information, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Exclusive: Netflix taps bank to explore bid for Warner Bros Discovery reut.rs/47wPEPN

Everton have lost 3 less games than Liverpool in 2025 (11 to 14)

JD Vance: "The suffering is going to get a lot worse."

IMO democracy becomes impossible in the absence of any social or political norms against lying.

public officials shouldn't lie

Pippa Crerar G @PippaCrerar • 3h 'The novelty will wear off': Labour hopes publicity will be Nigel Farage's downfall My analysis on Reform UK's media blitz

You haven’t been able to turn on the telly without seeing this fucknut’s puss mugging at cameras at any point for about fifteen years

T H E W H I T E H OU S E W A S H I N G T O N S e p t e m b e r 3 0 , 2 0 2 5 P r e s i d e n t i a l D e t e r m i n a t i o n N o . _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 0 2 5 - 1 3 _ _ _ _ _ MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUBJECT: Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2026 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, in accordance with section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157), and after appropriate consultations with the Congress, I hereby make the following determinations and authorize the following actions: The admissions of up to 7,500 refugees to the United States during Fiscal Year 2026 is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest. The admissions numbers shall primarily be allocated among Afrikaners from South Africa pursuant to Executive Order 14204, and other victims of illegal or unjust discrimination in their respective homelands. Refugee admissions under this determination, which may reach but not exceed the numerical limit described herein, are in all respects subject to the requirements of other Presidential policies and actions, whether issued prior or subsequent to this determination. Those Presidential policies and actions include, but are not limited to: Executive Order 14161, which mandates that refugees receive the most stringent identification verification of any class of alien seeking admission or entry to the United States; Executive Order 14163, which suspends the entry into the United States of refugees other than when the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security jointly determine that an admission is in the national interest and does not threaten the security or welfare of the United States; Executive Order 14204, which provides for refugee resettlement of Afrikaners from South Africa who are victims of unjust racial discrimination; and …

NEW: Trump has announced that the US will admit the lowest level of refugees ever at 7,500 in FY 2026. The US will only be admitting as refugees White people from South Africa and "victims of illegal or unjust discrimination," which leaked memos suggest means far-right Europeans.

FOX: Pritzker has asked you specifically to pause immigration enforcement operations in Chicago so kids can safety celebrate Halloween. Do you have any plans to alter activity tomorrow?

NOEM: No. We're gonna be out on the streets in full force and increase our activities to make sure kids are safe.

Emmanuel Macron’s approval rating has hit 11%, a record low and the lowest for any French president in fifty years. (Verian)

The Labour MP Rubbing Shoulders With the Far-Right Labour is facing pressure after one of its MPs joined forces with a far-right group in attacking the party, DeSmog can reveal. Over recent months, Graham Stringer – who has been the MP for Blackley, M...

🔴 Labour MP Graham Stringer signed an open letter drafted by a far-right group attacking the government.

He's also been hanging out with Farage's anti-abortion advisors and is still a director of the UK's leading climate science denial group - run by a Tory peer.

📝 @joeygrostern.bsky.social

Everton’s academy is in transition. Is it on course to deliver ‘homegrown superstars’? The U18s' victory over Liverpool on Wednesday was the latest encouraging sign, but there is plenty of change going on behind the scenes

Senior Everton figures took in last night's 3-1 U18 derby win v Liverpool. #EFC also did double over rivals at this level last season

TFG want focus on homegrown talent - but who/what is coming through?

Some thoughts @theathleticfc.bsky.social

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Pritzker makes a direct appeal to Greg Bovino to not terrorize kids over the Halloween weekend

They're just destroying the country, piece by piece, with shitposters and meme-lords.

"the FBI director used taxpayer funds in a government shutdown to fly his country singer GF to sing at a Hulk Hogan-founded wrestling event aired on Fox Nation" is not the flashiest Trump-era headline but pound for pound it can compete with any contender

On the biggest stage, rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage etched himself into baseball lore.

Now the Blue Jays have the opportunity to make history.

SCOOP: Trump Swaps Decorated Admiral With 33-Year-Old DOGEr The highly unorthodox personnel change affects a critical government research role.

SCOOP: The decorated rear admiral who was heading the critically important Office of Naval Research, and who brought lengthy experience in Navy tech-leadership to the job, "is being replaced by a 33-year-old former DOGE employee with no apparent naval experience."

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Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces killed hundreds of patients and staff inside a hospital in El Fasher, according to the World Health Organization and the Sudan Doctors Network, after the paramilitary group claimed control of the city on Sunday. The WHO secretary general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said he was “appalled and deeply shocked” at reports that more than 460 people had been killed at the Saudi maternity hospital, without assigning blame, in a post on X. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Sudan Doctors Network, a medical group monitoring the civil war, said: “The Rapid Support Forces yesterday … killed in cold blood everyone they found inside the Saudi hospital.”

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Everton's u18 defender Reuben Gokah for England u17s yesterday.

Signed from Charlton this summer and looks like a promising player on and off the ball.

Elon Musk: "It is time for the English to ally with the hard men, like Tommy Robinson, and fight for their survival or they shall surely all die" 29th October 2025. 2 million views in its first hour.

Gaza Massacres: Israel Kills Over 100 Palestinians as It Violates Ceasefire – Again Reports in Israeli media about what led to the strikes paint a different picture than the official statements by Israeli officials.

Gaza Massacres: Israel Kills Over 100 Palestinians as It Violates Ceasefire – Again
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FT Liverpool U18 1-3 Everton U18

Brilliant comeback win, especially with internationals missing

Goals from Robert, Loney & Wren

Keeper Lukjanciks & midfielder Akarakiri standouts for #EFC