Waterstones acquires Blackwell’s, the UK’s biggest independent bookseller
Very, very sad to see Blackwell’s purchased - by the hedge fund that owns Barnes and Noble, no less.
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Notable links: January 16, 2026
An occupation in Minnesota and finding your way to work that doesn't harm
Remarks on the Federal Government’s Ongoing Presence in Minnesota
“It is a campaign of organized brutality against the people of Minnesota by our own federal government." So record it.
The Curiosity Tour
"A way to approach a job hunt that uncovers extraordinary, unlisted opportunities" - using a distilled framework that makes something that might look daunting feel easy.
‘ELITE’: The Palantir App ICE Uses to Find Neighborhoods to Raid
"Internal ICE material and testimony from an official obtained by 404 Media provides the clearest link yet between the technological infrastructure Palantir is building for ICE and the agency’s activities on the ground."