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The term ‘memecoin’ has become quite popular lately, and it’s definitely generating a lot of buzz.

Remember tomorrow that the origins of Thanksgiving- as a truly national holiday- came from the work of Sarah Hale and Abraham Lincoln. A nation gave thanks to God as it mourned the Union dead and prayed for the defeat of the Confederacy by either changing rebel minds or bringing them to submission.

YouGov poll and bar chart that shows that 3% of Britons say that “the earth is flat” is probably or definitely true.

The guy who set up that petition and thanks Elon Musk for his support of it, tells Kay Burley that “2.5 million people can’t be wrong”
Sorry what?

History and reality perform a massive eye roll.
Agreement (particularly with foreign bots) does not turn your opinion into fact.

The Red State Brain Drain Isn’t Coming. It’s Happening Right Now. As conservative states wage total culture war, college-educated workers—physicians, teachers, professors, and more—are packing their bags.

The Red State Brain Drain Isn’t Coming. It’s Happening Right Now.

As conservative states wage total culture war, college-educated workers — physicians, teachers, professors, and more — are packing their bags and moving to blue states.

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The government is legally required to make the UK net zero by 2050 , but we’re seriously off track to achieving our climate targets . Warmer homes , cheaper energy , better transport , cleaner air and decent green jobs are achievable . . . but we need action . 1/

Our younger son and his wife adopted this beautiful 9-month-old puppy last week from a local rescue shelter. His name is Earl, and they think he’s a Black Mouth Cur (mixed with some other breed). Whatever Earl is, he’s a sweetheart! ❤️

Damn. From @lesliemac.bsky.social: “Black women have always been at the forefront of America’s most transformative movements… It’s not for glory or recognition, but because we know the cost of inaction.” medium.com/@LeslieMac/i...

How AI and cloud computing may delay the transition to clean energy The pace of clean-energy deployments is moving too slowly to keep up with the new technology's demands.

A spike in electricity demand from the world's big data providers is raising a worrying possibility for the world's climate: a near-term surge in fossil-fuel use.

On this day nine years ago, I was in Game of Thrones. I hated every freezing cold, mud-caked second of it.

Shoreham: Boy discovers Neanderthal hand axe on beach The axe, which Ben found on Shoreham Beach when he was six, could be up to 60,000 years old.

Boy finds rare Neanderthal axe on Sussex beach. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Software is in, chips are out as traders position for Trump era Software has been on an upswing given its lower exposure to tariff risks, and as the tailwind from AI looks set to shift from infrastructure to services.

There’s been a sea change among tech investors during the past month: Software stocks are hot, while semiconductor makers are not.

Not whether, but how, to die: will MPs grasp the nettle? On Friday, MPs will decide whether to change the law to allow terminally ill people to be helped to die with dignity. What can we expect?

On Friday, MPs will decide whether to change the law to allow terminally ill people to be helped to die with dignity. What can we expect? | Stephen McNair

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Detailed analysis and full proposal here, with technical input from farm tax specialists. https://buff.ly/3Ol9R1Q

Summary thread:

AIM is the "alternative investment market" - the FTSE's younger and rather unsuccessful sibling. Most AIM shares are exempt from IHT, and so widely marketed for IHT planning purposes.

It’s surprising how farmland is being used as a tool for IHT planning rather than its intended purpose. Definitely raises questions about balancing tax policies to protect genuine farmers while addressing loopholes. What changes would you propose to make it fairer?

The benefits of Indigenous-led social science: a mindset for Arctic sustainability Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - The benefits of Indigenous-led social science: a mindset for Arctic sustainability

I wanted to share a recent paper out from some good friends Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Jeffrey J. Brooks, Ph.D. and Hillary Renick.

The benefits of #Indigenous-led social #science: A mindset for #Arctic #sustainability

It is free to access here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro: "I’m convinced that one of the reasons they’re trying to circumvent the FBI background checks is they don’t want these nominees to risk lying to the FBI and be held criminally accountable."

despite the world becoming scary i still have a perhaps niave but unwaivering belief that a better world is possible

I'm totally OK with being called woke. It just means that I'm showing off my green flags. Happy to follow others with green flags.

#woke

Two bird-like animals leap at one another. Their chests and wings are orange, their necks orange-brown, and their legs white. Feather fans project from their tail base and tail tips. They are surrounded by the bases of trees and framed against a hazy blue-green backdrop. Leaf-litter occupies the base of the image.

Leaping Balaur bondoc #paleoart for #FossilFriday. This image follows the interpretation that Balaur was an omnivorous bird, not a "double-clawed" dromaeosaur. The skull is unknown, so the head is based on Sapeornis. Originally created for the first @palaeogames.bsky.social book. #sciart

Hubble view of Jupiter and it’s moon Europa

How Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz unravelled in just eight days In a Washington farce for the ages, the far-right Republican has withdrawn from consideration for US attorney general – how did it happen?

How Donald Trump’s nomination of the far-right Republican Matt Gaetz for attorney general unravelled in just eight days.

A digital drawing in a very angular, collage like style, featuring an autumnal branch on a dark background. The branch and the leaves are all warm autumnal colours, and there are a few acorns.

Acorns!!

#art #illustration

Close-up of a closed rose bud with raindrops rolling off it

Good morning, have a nice Friday...🌱
#FlowersOnFriday #flowers #Flowerreport #nature 🌿 #naturephotography #photography 📷 #thelittlethings