Migrants will need to speak fluent English, volunteer, work, and keep a clean record to stay in Britain under new Labour plans, says Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Full story:

GB News

Labour sets out plan to crack down on immigration with tough new measures in bid to combat Reform UK

Shabana Mahmood is also expected to say asylum seekers will need to have a clean criminal record to stay in the UK

#UKPolitics #Migration

I’m a bit confused about what’s happening on the Bitcoin network right now. We’re at around upgrade 30 (if I’ve understood right), and from what I’ve read there are proposals to allow more things to be transmitted on the chain beyond just BTC transactions. The idea seems to be adding a system that can filter data submitted to the network, but this could also open the door to spam. It feels linked to what started with Ordinals and BRC-20s, where people began attaching images and tokens to sats. From what I gather, this new proposal might make it easier for people to submit non-monetary content to Bitcoin, then use filtering tools to sort it out. But if that’s the case, won’t it just clog the chain even more? I don’t fully understand yet whether this is good or bad for Bitcoin long term. On one hand, it could expand use cases. On the other, it risks undermining the simplicity of Bitcoin as peer-to-peer money. If anyone here has a clearer view, I’d love to hear it. I’d like to write a blog post on this topic but need to get my head around the details first. Right now, I only know what I’ve picked up from forums and podcasts like What Bitcoin Did. #Bitcoin #BTC #Ordinals #BRC20 #Crypto #Blockchain

A record 125 migrants crossed the Channel in a single “mega dinghy,” with nearly 1,300 making the journey over the weekend. Maritime sources warn larger rafts could be a “game changer." Full story:

GB News

125 migrants cross Channel in 'mega dinghy' marking record number load on single boat

Maritime sources told GB News that any increasing use of these much larger migrant rafts would be a 'game changer'

#Migration #UKPolitics

Labour MP Margaret Mullane compared Reform UK’s rise to the BNP and accused GB News of “stoking the flames.” She warned Nigel Farage’s message aligns with the far-right as polls show Labour trailing in her seat. Full story:

GB News

‘Stoking the flames!’ Labour MP blasts GB News before comparing Nigel Farage’s rise to 'far-right' BNP

Margaret Mullane is facing a challenge from Reform UK to retain her once-safe Labour seat

#UKPolitics #ReformUK

Exploring the world of Bitcoin: its origins, mining, and why it still shapes the future of money. Listen to the latest Autonomous Airwaves episode and support in sats:

Fountain

Autonomous Airwaves • Exploring the World of Bitcoin: Future of Money • Listen on Fountain

Ready to demystify the digital gold rush? In this episode, OmniSocial’s own Michael J Burgess strips Bitcoin down to its essentials—what it is,...

#Bitcoin #Podcast

Exploring the world of Bitcoin: its origins, mining, and why it still shapes the future of money. Listen to the latest Autonomous Airwaves episode and support in sats:

Fountain

Autonomous Airwaves • Exploring the World of Bitcoin: Future of Money • Listen on Fountain

Ready to demystify the digital gold rush? In this episode, OmniSocial’s own Michael J Burgess strips Bitcoin down to its essentials—what it is,...

#Bitcoin #Podcast

Farmers will rally outside Labour’s conference with “Trailers of Truth” protesting inheritance tax changes and warning of a food security crisis. Full story:

GB News

'Breaks my heart': Farmers head to Labour Party Conference to protest inheritance tax changes and food security

On their tour of the UK, the 'Trailers of Truth' have taken the farming conversation to the heart of communities

#UKPolitics #Farming

A GB News live audience member blasted Keir Starmer, calling Britain’s situation “absolutely bonkers” and urging him to “go out and look” at the state of the country. Full story:

GB News

'Absolutely bonkers!' GB News live audience member tells Keir Starmer to 'go out and look' at the state of Britain

The comments came as news emerged that a Muslim man who attacked someone burning a Koran outside the Turkish consulate in London has been spared jail

#UKPolitics #Britain #Politics

Housing Secretary Steve Reed couldn’t say how many homes Labour has built, snapping “I’m not Wikipedia” when pressed. The real figure? 117,39, far off the 1.5m target. Full story:

GB News

Housing Secretary CAN'T ANSWER how many new homes have been built under Labour

Steve Reed was left fumbling for answers as he faced a grilling

#UKPolitics #Housing

Fixed a friend’s old laptop that couldn’t handle Windows 11 by installing Linux Mint. Brought it back to life and now her kids can learn real computer skills. A win for Linux once again. #Linux #FOSS

Just saw Seth MacFarlane singing “Suddenly Seymour” on TikTok and though, how amazing would it be if he actually remade Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour? That would be out of this world. Who agrees? #LittleShopOfHorrors #SethMacFarlane

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The Verge

The UK announces mandatory digital ID plans

Big Brother is watching.

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Nighty night everyone, pajamas on and off to bed. I’ll talk to you all tomorrow morning. Sleep well out there. #Goodnight #Rest

Unrest is rising worldwide as people push back against governments they feel no longer listen. From protests to strikes, frustration is spilling into the streets. Change feels overdue. #Protest #Freedom

The House Oversight Committee has received new Epstein estate records, including unredacted calendars, call logs, and cash ledgers. Some will be made public once the victims’ names are redacted. Full story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/09/25/epstein-house-oversight-records #USPolitics #Epstein

I once encrypted all my USB drives with BitLocker, only to hit problems switching between Linux and Windows. Now I zip and password-protect key files. Any PC can open them with the password. Lesson learned. #Linux #Privacy

A petition against Sir Keir Starmer’s plan for mandatory digital ID has surged past 155,000 signatures, with support rising fast across the UK. Full story:

GB News

Digital ID petition smashes TWO MILLION signature mark as Britons fight back against Keir Starmer's plan

Sir Keir Starmer formally unveiled plans to make digital IDs mandatory on Friday - sparking a nationwide petition rebellion

#DigitalID #UKPolitics

Andrew Pierce mocked Labour as Border Force staff prepare to ballot for strike action, asking who will run the “migrant Uber service” if patrol vessels stop. Full story:

GB News

Andrew Pierce mockingly points to 'HUGE problem' for Labour as Border Force considers strike: 'Who will operate the migrant Uber service?!'

The comment came as approximately 120 PCS union members working on Channel patrol vessels prepare to ballot over a long-running dispute concerning ...

#UKPolitics #Migration

Ohio will now accept crypto payments, including Bitcoin, for state fees after the State Board of Deposit approved a vendor. Officials say it’s a big step in embracing digital assets. Full story:

Decrypt

Ohio Moves to Accept Crypto Payments for State Fees - Decrypt

The board's decision follows months of preparation that began in April with LaRose and Treasurer Sprague's initial proposal.

#Crypto #Bitcoin