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Wow - #FreddieFreeman! #WorldSeries @dodgersnation.bsky.social @mlb.com

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Proud moment for all #NorthwesternUniversity students & alumni - congratulations to Professor Mokyr on the
#NobelPrize in #economics!

A must-follow blog for any #deeptech founders/investors - and quantum academics from Universal Quantum #quantumcomputing universalquantum.com/knowledge-hu...

We honor the memory of those who were mercilessly killed by russia on August 28, 2025. As well as the memory of every victim of russian terror🕯

Our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones.

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Tariffs are taxes on American consumers and American businesses

Last night @russshaw.bsky.social joined Ani Kaprekar and Tech India Advocates at the Indian Tech Society Awards 2025
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Robert Reich Thinks the Baby Boomers Blew It

Alan Simpson was an inspiration for us, because he showed how people of differing opinions can work together. In today's @nytimes, former Labor Secretary Robert Reich discusses Al's impact:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/m...

The U.S. is most often named as the top threat in Canada, Indonesia, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil & Mexico

Russia is top threat in France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden & UK

China is top threat in US, Australia & Japan

www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...

#Japan & #Canada (and the #UK/#EU) will likely continue (as they should/must) to accelerate the integration of their defence capabilities & economies over the next 1-2 years

"Women's Civil Liberties Index 2024" via
@economyinformal.bsky.social @ourworldindata.org

Jewish Americans are feeling unsettled Increasingly squeezed between the new leftism and the new rightism.

All of us must combat antisemitism, Islamophobia & all other forms of bigotry equally resolutely; a good piece by @noahpinion.blogsky.venki.dev "Jewish Americans are feeling unsettled" www.noahpinion.blog/p/jewish-ame...

'Innovator passport' set to transform NHS services - UKTN NHS patients nationwide will get accelerated access to cutting edge technology through a new digital system.

This seems like common sense - surprising it wasn't allowed before; welcome news ... "‘Innovator passport’ set to transform #NHS services" by Jessica Nangle via @uktn.bsky.social #innovation #healthcare www.uktech.news/medtech/inno...

NATO sparks an ‘AI gold rush’

Members of the Free World have no choice but to reduce reliance on #American #defence #technology over time - the question is how quickly they can make that transition ... "NATO sparks an #AI gold rush" by @dcheslow.bsky.social via @politico.eu @politico.com #NATO www.politico.com/newsletters/...

#FreddieFreeman! #LADodgers @dodgersnation.bsky.social @mlb.com

Global Talent Taskforce launched to attract international tech skills - UKTN The government has launched a Global Talent Taskforce to draw high-skilled tech workers to the UK as part of its new Industrial Strategy.

Global Talent Taskforce launched to attract international tech skills. 🔎

➡️ www.uktech.news/news/governm... 🔗

#globaltalent #techskills #government #research #innovation #skills #strategy #UKtech

OQC on path to commercially viable quantum computers - UKTN OQC claims to have significantly progressed on the path to commercially viable technology with the release of research on error detection.

"OQC on path to commercially viable #quantumcomputers" by @oscarhornstein.bsky.social via @uktn.bsky.social #quantumcomputing #millionqubits #qubits www.uktech.news/news/oqc-on-...

The #US is not the most "open" country when it comes to #immigration - nor is it likely that the US is already "full"; a lot is at stake here - thanks to @laurelann.bsky.social cc: @noahpinion.blogsky.venki.dev @walshfreedom.bsky.social

The world’s most liveable cities in 2025 Vienna has lost its crown. Instability threatens living standards everywhere

Our sister company, @TheEIU, has rated the best, and worst, cities in which to live. See which one topped this year’s ranking—and which one remains rooted to the bottom of the table https://econ.trib.al/sgUKIZZ

Zombie fund era is pushing more VCs to take a career pivot - PitchBook The past few years have taught many VCs that nothing is certain. What is an investor to do next?

It's alright to admit #VCs aren't a chosen people who are "making the world a better place"; they too have bills to pay & careers to worry about ... "Zombie fund era is pushing more VCs to take a career pivot" #venturecapital #siliconvalley pitchbook.com/news/article...

Quantum computing firm IonQ to acquire UK-based Oxford Ionics for $1.08 billion IonQ will acquire British quantum computing startup Oxford Ionics for $1.075 billion, the Maryland-based quantum computing firm said on Monday.

Good news for Oxford Ionics & IonQ - and the #quantum industry overall as our focus may converge on trapped ion technology ... "IonQ to buy Oxford Ionics for $1.08 billion to expand quantum computing research" via @reuters.com #quantumcomputing www.reuters.com/world/uk/qua...

TBI: UK must act now to avoid exodus of tech wealth and talent - UKTN A report by The Blair Institute (TBI) has revealed that fewer than 1% of UK firms are reaching the scale-up stage, prompting calls for 'end-to-end' reform.

We have a rare opportunity now to be more open than ever to #globaltalent "... expanding the Global Talent Visa, fixing spinout terms, retargeting tax reliefs, unlocking pension capital and leveraging public investment bodies" via @uktn.bsky.social #LondonTechWeek www.uktech.news/news/tbi-uk-...

LTW: Bolt CEO talks down London IPO prospects - UKTN Markus Villig talked down the possibility of choosing London for an IPO, suggesting that tech firms struggle to find long-term value.

It comes down to liquidity; unless we achieve European-level liquidity and/or make is much easier to do dual/multi-listings globally, we'll continue to lose IPOs "LTW: #Bolt CEO talks down #London #IPO prospects" by @oscarhornstein.bsky.social via @uktn.bsky.social www.uktech.news/tech-hubs/lo...

YouTube video by The Daily Show Carole Cadwalladr - Broligarchs, AI, and a Techno-Authoritarian Surveillance State | The Daily Show

Jon Stewart is a legend & the way this show is trying to explain to a mainstream audience the gravity what is happening in the US is amazing. It was both thrilling & terrifying to be part of it. Thank you @TheDailyShow 👏

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG7C...

Klarna accelerates global momentum in Q1 2025 and unlocks large gains from AI innovation | Klarna International

Video #AI #Avatar #Klarna www.klarna.com/internationa...

Klarna used an AI avatar of its CEO to deliver earnings, it said | TechCrunch Other than AI Siemiatkowski admission, it wasn't obvious that this was AI. There were only a few subtle signs.

Do we really need a human CEO? "Klarna used an #AI #avatar of its CEO to deliver earnings, it said" by Julie Bort via @techcrunch.com #Klarna techcrunch.com/2025/05/21/k...

Democracy Perception Index 2025 via @aodemocracies.bsky.social #democracy #freedom #freeworld

Muslim-majority Bangladesh was once the eastern half of Pakistan. In 1971, Bangladesh broke away from the western half, achieved independence, and made peace with India. Look what happened next. data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY...

His great-grandfather enshrined birthright citizenship. Norman Wong is trying to save it. One hundred and twenty-seven years after Wong Kim Ark’s Supreme Court victory enshrined birthright citizenship, Norman Wong is fighting to protect that legacy.

His great-grandfather enshrined birthright citizenship. His mother was jailed in WWII internment. Now, Norman Wong has become an unlikely spokesman in the fight for American citizenship, with its presumed guarantees of civil rights, free speech and due process. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...