May Day brought the bees! Every year, when the temperature is right, a new Queen Bee emerges and leads the bees to a new resting place. Having been nesting on the side of our Chapel, today these bees have emerged, ready for summer! 🐝

What a day!

We are New College, University of Oxford! Here's some snippets of our little life, normal, exciting and everything in between 🙌 Get to know us: a friendly community in the heart of Oxford's centre.

Journalist and writer Yvonne Singh remembers her first job at a national news paper and reflects on how it has developed, in the context of her recent publication INK!: From the Age of Empire to Black Power, the Journalists who Transformed Britain.

A reminder that magnolias are not just a feast for the eyes 👀 You can make champagne and pickled magnolia petals!

What strategies underpin the mega businesses of today? Richard Whittington, Professor of Strategic Management, explains how the concept of 'Strategy-as-Practice' is vital for understanding how companies like Meta and Alphabet dominate the market today.

Today is Ascension Day… which means there’ll be sparklers, music and a procession in New College later this evening 🕯️🎶🚶Ascension Day is also celebrated with the Beating of the Bounds, a 1000 year old tradition, where residents walk the boundaries of their parish or town

The News of New College sing The Girl from Ipanema👏 And they’re just returning from their tour in the US!

May Day on Holywell Street 🤩

Get a different view of Oxford from the top of New College’s Robinson Tower 👀

Rep, Zoe Lofgren: ..."My Republican colleagues called a hearing on threats to the Supreme Court’s legitimacy, so I decided to read just a few examples of the $2.4 million in gifts Justice Clarence Thomas has accepted from his ultra wealthy allies"

Greens argue for right house in right place, but this government is giving us the wrong type of house in any old place that the developers want at whatever profit the developers feel they can charge in order to boost their private profits @greenjennyjones.bsky.social

RFK Jr. claims to serve Americans with disabilities but I’ve heard from disability communities in my state. They don’t want this.

When Nevadans go to the grocery store, prices should be the same for everyone. 🧵

I'm fighting the Trump's latest attack on reproductive freedom. Their plan would make birth control more expensive and harder to access for Coloradans. Birth control is essential and it should be accessible and affordable. I will always fight to protect the freedom of choice.

MCB’s Public Affairs Manager Lotifa Begum met Paddington Bear in Westminster to highlight the importance of voting. The deadline is tonight at 11:59pm. Register now and make your voice count: https://loom.ly/l2XqUEU

The GOAT debate might not be a debate much longer… 👀

The US Constitution is 7,500 words. You could read it in under an hour. He apparently couldn't be bothered. Or more likely can't read. New piece. Trump vs the Constitution. 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/austinsi... #Constitution #Trump #Emoluments #WarPowers

How a DNA-activated weapon could work in theory😂 theorionblogown.blogspot.com/2025/10/how-... Short story: two systems, same trick How Hindu Manu’s laws parallel anti-Black laws theorionblogown.blogspot.com/2025/08/how-... #TheDivineFlame #TheMountainCrusher #TheScorcher #torsion #Anzu #nodebate

Q: Do you agree with Trump’s position that Americans’ financial situations should not be a consideration in the Iran war? Vance: Well, I don’t think the president said that That’s not a clarification. That’s verbal cop out over a very direct question.

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swalwell used us as a beta test for his zinger?!?

LOOK team member Nicola and her family have been out exploring the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, soaking up the sunshine and getting those all-important steps in as part of our Team 100 Miles in May challenge. Support our team and help make a difference: buff.ly/Xd0TIgU

Love One Another there is a Harmony of the Faiths they say this same thing., Jesus, Muhammad, Judaism and others... Commandment Church ©2026 "Commandment Church" is here on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky & youtube..... come join us, it's FREE and always will be just "Follow your Faith"

Bor, activists getting attacked by ćacis by pepper spray in front of cops. Local elections.

#PoliticalSatire #Humour #Satire #Comedy #Politics #Laugh #LOL #Funny #AI #Cartoon

The comments on this are hilarious. I’ll post my fave in the comments. 😆

✨ Sketching instead of Scrolling! ✨ These animals are from my 100-day journey to swap scrolling for sketching: www.joyousjoyness.com/pages/detox-... Gentle nudge to remind you to do something other than scrolling, anything is better! #pangolin #art #timelapse #sketch #DetoxDoodles #sciart

✨ A Sprinkle of JoyousJoyness ✨ Nom nom nom... Have a JoyousJoyfulJoyness day! #funny #happy #cat #cute #joyousjoyness #repost

The People's REAL State of the Union: Voting rights and our democracy are under threat. Families’ health care costs are skyrocketing. Trump's inhumane approach to immigration is killing people. The economy is in turmoil. Americans are scared and fed up. @moveon.org @housedemocrats.bsky.social

New Fortnite season tomorrow, who's excited? #gamingwithcameron #gaming #fortnite #EpicPartner

Listen, I know my limits okay... And so do chat 🤣 Catch me live on Twitch most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays! Twitch.tv/deviant_nails #vtuber #dumbstreamer #Twitch #streamer #PotionCraft

Is the We Met In December elevator kiss the kiss of the season?! 😘🎄 Let us know in the comments! Full episode out now — listen or watch: deckthehallmark.com

@mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social: Online scams have moved from inbox emails to Facebook and Instagram — and Big Tech is still profiting while Michiganders have lost $1.7 billion.

Upon learning that one of the biggest landowners in the Republic of Ireland today is the Duke of Devonshire, I was inspired to verse.

Veronica Burton's 5th block #WNBA

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Did you know Medicare still can’t fully negotiate prescription drug prices like other countries do? Here's another bill with 80% approval that I'd work to get passed as your senator. #TooPissedOffToBeBoughtOff #MattDodsonForUSSenate #WorkersOverBillionaires #MedicareNegotiation #VoteNM

In 2010 Dave suffered a stroke, which significantly affected his sight. Through RNIB's community and support groups, he was able to regain his independence. Thanks to gifts in Wills, RNIB can be there for people with sight loss. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/RACWeek2025

Medal of Freedom Shortlist from #karolineleavitt

Good Morning Happy Saturday BlueSky

It was time to get this post over to all of the Democrats on Bluesky!!! @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social

Not all hair loss advice is equal. These 5 evidence-based tips explain what actually stops hair loss and how to grow thicker hair long term. (link in comments)

Women’s History Month celebrates women shaping culture, science & activism. Neurodiverse leaders like Greta Thunberg (autism) & Greta Gerwig (ADHD) show how different ways of thinking can fuel justice, creativity& leadership. Difference can be a strength. #WomensHistoryMonth #Neurodiversity

I forgot Oreos, and I still haven't seen Cool J cookies 🍪 🤣

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Trump has been in office for 492 days The midterms are in 160 days We will not yield to the deluge of evil We will prevail

Science Friday isn’t just a radio show. Senior editor Robin Kazmier oversees their digital operation, and pays $1/word for pieces that ignite curiosity and joy, grounded in scientific insights. Learn more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/nupktV_EK5M

Libby, a Level 3 HR Support Apprentice at London Borough of Islington, pushed herself out of her comfort zone at Apprentice of the Year, and ended up win the Winning Team award’ 🏆 Find out more about Libby's story #LGApprentice2026: https://orlo.uk/7EJQh #LGApprentice2026

Why Is Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen On Switch $20 Dollars? #nintendo #gaming #autisticgamingplus

Ever since Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, unlimited money has flooded our elections. Fern is against it. Plain and simple. Because when billionaires and corporate PACs can spend whatever they want, they don’t just outspend candidates, they shape what voters see, hear, and believe.

How I pull up to the function: Here's a throwback to this fierce intro from Team France at #Paris2024! 🇫🇷✨ #Olympics | #ArtisticSwimming | @WorldAquatics

@thehowardwang.bsky.social is back as Wetoto! And he sure struck a nerve with Amduscias! #WelcometoDemonSchoolIrumakun @senabryer.com

Yall, will this economy get any better? Bro, I cant afford to drive to furry cons with 4 dollar gas, wtf!!!

#Patriots DT Milton Williams on former teammate A.J. Brown: "Great dude. Monster on the field. Great in the locker room. Holding guys accountable and holding himself accountable. I feel like that's everything you want in a player of his caliber."

"Damn that movie was great and that dinner was awesome. What you wanna do now?" Me:

Watch of for these giant turtle guys

During a NY1 debate, Democratic candidates Dan Goldman and Brad Lander, who are vying to represent New York's 10th Congressional District, were asked if they support two borough-based jails in Manhattan's Chinatown and Downtown Brooklyn.

Le circuit de Charade a longtemps incarné l’esprit des sports mécaniques : exigeant et spectaculaire. Il est aussi le symbole d’un savoir-faire territorial. Mais derrière la légende, son histoire est marquée, à l’image de son tracé, par des hauts et des bas... https://l.lamontagne.fr/508

"This Is About A Whole System..." | Listen UP Episode 16 - Tracey McFall - Listen Now! EPISODE 16 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep16 #wholesystemrecovery #alcoholanddrugsstrategy #addictionrecovery