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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 35m

New episode of #StarTrekKhan is up. The relationship between the Augments and the Elboreans hits a new snag, while the present day events on the Excelsior bring revelations about Doctor Lear. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

The Good of All

Podcast Episode · Star Trek: Khan · EP6 · 36m

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 2h

Drop some awesomeness

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 6h

Israel has banned Palestinians from celebrating the release of Palestinian prisoners [hostages] & banned their families from giving interviews

Contrast that with the celebrations around the release of Israeli hostages & the many interviews being broadcast around the world.

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 16h

They’ve done a really good job properly fleshing out and humanising the characters. They could’ve easily made them stereotypical, “bwah ha ha”, moustache-twirling villains (which they had been up to now!).😀👏

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 17h

Week-in, week-out, up and down the country, Liberal Democrats are winning in real elections.

We've gained seats from Reform UK, the Conservatives, Labour and the SNP. And we've won in Keir Starmer's and Mel Stride's backyards.

Liberal Democrats are the only party taking the fight to Reform UK.

Lib Dems vs Reform - Liberal Democrats are the only party taking on Reform UK and winning.

Bar chart showing the number of seats won by each party in local council by-elections since the English local elections on 1 May 2025, as of 10 October 2025. Source: Election Maps UK.

Reform: 47
Lib Dems: 32
Cons: 13
Lab: 12
Grn: 11

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Wil Wheaton @wilwheaton.net · 17h

Shitler is suffering severe dementia and his health is failing. He's going to be gone so much sooner than we hope. (🤞)

And it is going to be hilarious to watch Teemu Grover Dill over here flail and struggle and stomp all over his dick, while he fails to take control of the dumbest cult in history.

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 18h

Vance could not give a straight answer to questions about:

➡️ Tom Homan's alleged acceptance of a bribe
➡️ Trump's accusations that J.B. Pritzker is a criminal
➡️ Layoffs at the CDC

Read/Watch: bit.ly/4nMSVl9

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 20h

You don’t find out until near the end.😂

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 21h

I must admit to feeling rather confused and disappointed by it, especially as I’d already known that James Gunn had no plans for further seasons. It didn’t feel like either a season or series finale. I also thought the Flag stuff felt off, as if he’d suddenly stopped caring about human lives.

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

Regarding that bittersweet moment about Pike and Una missing cool space stuff, I actually interpreted it as Una being the one potentially leaving, rather than Pike. We obviously know what happens to Pike in the future, but we don’t know what happens to Una. Might she leave before Pike?🤔

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, it’s possible she’s just going to have a “passing the torch” cameo, like Bones being in the TNG pilot. I had been worried she’d get all that ignorant bodyshaming trolling she’d endured throughout DSC. But, it’s possible she just didn’t want to do a full series again.

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

a woman with red hair is saying you are a reminder to me that everything is possible

ALT: a woman with red hair is saying you are a reminder to me that everything is possible

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

I too am a massive fan of her character and seriously hope we have more of her. She was such a force of nature and the innocent heart of DSC. She grew as a character so much and means a lot to me as someone who’s neurodivergent.😀🤞

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

I chose the right moment to pop into the livestream. I always love when fellow Trekkies are able to actually be IN the show. While obviously Paul’s a MASSIVE Star, you can tell it was more he’s first and foremost a Trekkie and living the dream.😁👏

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

Sad news as yet another screen legend has passed away. I probably know her most from “The Godfather” franchise, but obviously I was very much aware of her many other roles. #RIPDianeKeaton

Sky News @news.sky.com · 1d

Diane Keaton, star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, has died at 79, according to reports

Actress Diane Keaton, who starred in films including The Godfather and Annie Hall, has died, reports have said.

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

Really glad to finally see her back again! I know she’s just passing the torch from DSC but it’s always good to see her. Plus, there’s always the chance of her coming back in future episodes.🥲👏

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

This trailer looks so insanely good! Epic, emotional and with a lot of old and new faces. I’m so excited to see this and get to know all the characters soon. #StarfleetAcademy #StarTrek youtu.be/PAGzRczDYpc?...

Official Trailer | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | NYCC 2025

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

Definitely did not expect this but love it, especially after everything that’s been going on recently with him! Welcome to #StarTrek , Stephen!😁🖖 #Colbert #StarfleetAcademy

TrekCore.com 🖖 @trekcore.com · 1d

Guess who's doing the morning announcements each day at #StarfleetAcademy?

#StarTrek

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | Stephen Colbert Announcement | Paramount+ (NYCC 2025)

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

New Season 4 clip from #StarTrekSNW , with a new, beautiful crisis and a new Vulcan cadet too. #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds youtu.be/SK_Lo6we3w0?...

Season 4 Exclusive First Look | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | NYCC 2025

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TrekCore.com 🖖 @trekcore.com · 1d

STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY premieres January 15 on Paramount+.

#StarTrek

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

Great opportunity to have David Tennant or Karen Gillan guest star, especially as they keep teasing us with those #DoctorWho crossovers. #StarTrekSNW

TrekMovie.com @trekmovie.bsky.social · 1d

Martin says he’d like the crew to go to Scotland and meet the Loch Ness Monster.

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TrekMovie.com @trekmovie.bsky.social · 1d

WATCH: ‘Star Trek’ Scouts’ Deal With Their Grossest Asteroid Yet In Episode 5##startrek #startrekscouts #nickelodeon
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WATCH: ‘Star Trek’ Scouts’ Deal With Their Grossest Asteroid Yet In Episode 5

Are Borg sending lethal buggers to attack Starfleet?

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

I totally missed that, at first! I should’ve zoomed in. Thanks!🙄😁

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 1d

Another new exclusive #StarfleetAcademy interview from #EntertainmentWeekly , along with a few new photos too. Loving the new Bridge of the Athena, as well as Paul Giamatti’s new villain for the first season. #StarTrek 🖖 ew.com/why-star-tre...

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' creators explain why show was so hard to crack (exclusive)

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' showrunners explain why no one has made the show until now. 'It's hard to come up with a circumstance and a buy-in where you can still have Star Trek adventures...but it...

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John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

I love that they do these every season. Nice touch with updating it with the sheer destruction of the end of the previous season too. Mark looks like he’s wearing parts of Robot.😁

John Wells @jpwphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

Ahead of the NYCC panel tomorrow, the official #StarfleetAcademy website is now up, with some new info, photos and the option to “enroll” for updates on the series. Looking forward to the panel tomorrow, which is streaming on both the P+ and Official #StarTrek YouTube channels. Starfleetacademy.com

Enroll Now · Welcome to Starfleet Academy

Apply to join the next cohort of cadets.

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