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not a spy. investigative journalist. President, SJAA. Co-founder, CONTINUE? magazine i write about people, science, integrity, dodgy stuff, video games, art newsletter: nobreakthroughs.com

Dr. Abdoulaye Djire pictured in front of a bookshelf featuring chemistry books, photos and a mug. He is wearing a dark jacket with a red tie and white shirt. He has dreadlocks and a beard, and thick black glasses
The rollout would begin with a July pilot involving 100 "AI Champions" from across the organisation before being expanded in stages, they said.
The front page of GamesHub on June 29 -- Spanish Edition
The front page of GamesHub on June 29 -- German Edition. Big headline says Spiele- und GlĂĽcksspielnachrichten, Anleitungen und Rezensionen and then there are five stories.
A list of articles checked in Pangram across multiple sites.
A list of rules underpinning the AI 1. Core identity It’s designed to write like an Escapist journalist — conversational, mildly irreverent, sceptical of corporate spin, and explicitly not a neutral encyclopedia. It uses: ● First-person voice (“I,” “we”) ● Direct address (“you”) ● A punchy hook at the start ● Light cynicism toward press releases It does not: ● Copy PR language without commentary ● Sound like Wikipedia ● Act like a casino affiliate marketer ● Produce SEO sludge 2. Structural rules Every routine news article follows a strict narrative arc: Hook → Context → Key Details → Commentary → Wrap-up There are hard constraints: ● Average sentence length roughly 15–30 words ● Oxford comma required ● No semicolons ● Spaced em dashes — always like this ● Limited paragraph breaks ● Minimal bullet lists
ChatGpt bot page. Says "Escapist-style writer with sharp, verified voice"
Crypto to AI Immutable calls its Audience product “game growth software.” Launched last December, it is designed to help publishers cut through the glut of new, often free games that are released each day on the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store and PC marketplace Steam. The company says its Audience platform can capture data on existing and prospective players that allow game publishers to both boost sales, downloads and playtime, resulting in more revenue via the in-game transactions that increasingly power the gaming industry. Among its customers is Ubisoft, developer of the popular Assassin’s Creed games. Immutable says Ubisoft’s recently launched mobile game Might & Magic: Fates saw a threefold boost to conversion from pre-registration to actual download, up to 10.2 per cent, thanks to the Audience platform. King River Capital doubled down on its investment, saying Immutable has the data and developer relationships that will enable Audience to thrive. “For us, the investment case has always been about infrastructure, not a single game or product cycle,” King River co-founder Chris Barter said. “Immutable is building the platform that will help the next generation of games build and scale globally.” Ferguson declined to comment on the revenue Immutable has generated from its Audience product. He said Immutable’s current goal is to boost the amount of games on its platform, saying only that the unit economics are strong.
Union Pacific 4014 is a preserved 4884-1 class 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy" type steam locomotive owned and operated by the Union Pacific (UP) as part of its heritage fleet. Built in November 1941 by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) in Schenectady, New York, it was assigned to haul heavy freight trains in the Wasatch mountain range. The locomotive was retired from revenue service on December 7, 1961, and was donated to the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society; thereafter, it was displayed in Fairplex at the RailGiants Train Museum in Pomona, California.
an obviously fake linkedin post from the US soccer federation claiming they're making data centers
man sit, he look serious
Text says "Follow the author" and underneath there is a picture of Selene Nightfall.
Sharon Roddy and a profile photo with the quote "Professional, results-driven, and easy to collaborate with. The combination of Meta Ads and newsletters brought our Kickstarter campaign to life. Worth every penny!"
Kickstarter logo
its wemby smiling
the cover of apwot issue 5
The Google newsbox for the search term Game Pass Price Cut, displaying a series of websites, including ComicBook.com, Windows Central and games.gg -- plus GamesHub.
A LinkedIn post that reads "we got GTA Sydney before gta 6" and then suggests this was "made in days not years" A video shows a grand theft auto logo appearing
The insider gaming homepage
Kickstarter page for CONTINUE: A Defiant, New Videogames Magazine, showing that 354 backers pledged 28,300 to bring this to life.
5. Hollow Knight: Silksong (Confirmed Release Window) Developer: Team Cherry (Adelaide) Genre: Metroidvania Platform: All Platforms We know, we know. Listing Hollow Knight: Silksong as an “upcoming” 2026 game is both obvious and slightly cheeky. However, after years of silence and speculation, Adelaide’s Team Cherry has finally confirmed that Hornet’s long-awaited sequel is scheduled for a Q3 2026 release. It is, quite simply, the most anticipated indie game in the world. Silksong takes players to a new kingdom, Pharloom, offering faster, more acrobatic combat and an even more expansive world than its predecessor. When Silksong lands, it won’t just dominate the 2026 discussion in Australia; it will be the center of the global gaming conversation.
A screenshot of Australianaid.org back in 2022.
LinkedIn screenshot from Halfbrick three hours ago. Text reads Today we’re sharing that Halfbrick is making changes to our team structure, including role redundancies in Australia and the conclusion of a number of engagements internationally. This was not a decision we made lightly. Like many studios, we are navigating a challenging period for the games industry, and we’ve had to make some hard choices about how we move forward. These changes are driven by organizational and strategic priorities, not individual performance. The most important thing to say is this: the people affected by this decision have made meaningful contributions to Halfbrick. They have helped shape our games, supported our players, and been an important part of this studio. We are sincerely grateful for everything they have brought to the company. To everyone impacted, thank you. Your work has mattered here, and we are better for having had the chance to work with you. We also want to say clearly that we would strongly recommend any of these individuals to any team that is hiring. Halfbrick has always cared deeply about the people we bring in, and there is exceptional talent among those now looking for their next opportunity. Our focus right now is on handling this transition with care, respect, and genuine appreciation for the people who have contributed so much to Halfbrick. We wish them nothing but the best in what comes next.
A screenshot of GamesHub, with the story "The Legend of Zelda Turns 40: Celebrating Four Decades of Adventure" and an AI generated image with a cake and Elda on TV and a PS controller
Text says: What should have been a well-controlled segment of Sunday's Face the Nation — well-thought-out questions, structured debate, polite disagreements. Instead, it exploded into one of the most chaotic moments on live television in recent times. When host Waleed Aly reportedly yelled, “Get her off my stage!”, the temperature in the studio reached a fever pitch. At the center was Pauline Hanson — calm, composed, and unwavering as the debate over faith, free speech, and media boundaries escalated. What followed stunned viewers: scathing accusations, sharp rebuttals, producers scrambling behind the cameras—and then Pauline Hanson's viral statement about faith before she grabbed her microphone and stormed off the set. Within minutes, clips flooded social media. Supporters praised the principled stance; critics condemned the dramatic interruption. Analysts dissected every moment. One thing was undeniable: that Sunday morning not only created a trend but also caused chaos. And live television will probably never be as tightly controlled again. Image shows Pauline Hanson walking off a BBC set while three suited men are looking at her. One is pointing. The chyron shows CBS "Face the Nation" logo
an office suite in oregon with the blinds closed and an electric fan in the door
image of a man with a wide smile, low res, and a black strap over his shoulder. hes wearing a white t shirt
key art for the game romeo is a dead man, next to the headline "Interview: An Inside Look Behind the Chaos of Romeo is A Dead Man on Xbox Wire
“Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising” was the shocking headline reporting a widely covered study in February. The analysis, published in a top-tier journal and covered by the Guardian, said
Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT University, said: “I can see this paper getting a lot of attention due to its scary-sounding title, but I’d urge caution. Before we get headlines like “Our brains are now made of plastics,” we need to step back and look at how this study was conducted and what that might mean for the results. “There are two main questions to consider with this study: 1) Are the results correct (exceptional claims need exceptional evidence)? 2) If so, what would that mean for human health? “Let’s look at the data first. I have questions here.
Clearly, the author read the study as they took parts of it for their piece. I.e. “Given the exponentially rising environmental presence of micro- and nanoplastics, this data compels a much larger effort to understand whether they have a role in neurological disorders or other human health effects,” said the researchers, who were led by Prof Matthew Campen at the University of New Mexico in the US. Above, from the Guardian article vs this, from the Nature Medicine article [highlighted text says] Given the exponentially rising environmental presence of MNPs19,20,21, these data compel a much larger effort to understand whether MNPs have a role in neurological disorders or other human health effects.
Table 7 of a recent paper in Scientific Reports. The final row contains an unusual phrase related to a species of fish, which doesn't make much sense for keen and ankle joint injuries......
Red YT wtf circle around the black and white image of a fish with a big black eye. It's a predaceous chub.
Screengrab of Melissa McIntosh Instagram where she is standing in a white blouse and pink dress. Caption reads she was kicked out of question time because she was "a little loud on behalf of Australian parents"
a very old photo from gamespot of people playing pokemon go in the park because this is not a serious post