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Jacqui Lough
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Public health researcher-in-training, dual Australian/American citizen, former interactive news editor, formerly extremely online, New Yorker at ❤️ though I live in Melbourne. Mum, spouse, student, dog supporter
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Jacqui Lough @jacquilough.bsky.social · Sep 10
*picks up phone*
*puts phone back down*
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www.ft.com/content/c422...

Reviewing existing gun laws is the right thing for the government to do in the wake of a horrific mass shooting.
Australia to toughen gun laws after 15 die in attack on Jewish festival
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says country will do more to combat antisemitism
www.ft.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
jacquilough.bsky.social
This is absolutely shocking. My 💔 for the family and friends of all those killed, and I hope all the injured recover quickly:

Bondi Beach shooting: 12 people confirmed dead and several injured in terrorist attack on Jewish community event - ABC News share.google/tc9BQo2pOWrM...
Live: 'Horrifying' attack on Jewish community in Bondi leaves 12 dead, dozens injured
Police say there are multiple fatalities following a shooting near a Jewish gathering at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Follow live.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Reposted by Jacqui Lough
who.int
Health systems must protect all people with dignity, safety and respect.

Discrimination, racism and inequality have no place in healthcare EVER.

Speaking up for safe and quality care for yourself and others bring us closer to #HealthForAll.

Learn more 👉bit.ly/4pkCSM6
December 14, 2025 at 10:55 AM
jacquilough.bsky.social
Yanno...
Australian Shepherd puppy with a very blue tongue, some more blue (food colouring) on her right paw.
December 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Reposted by Jacqui Lough
jamesrball.com
So the House of Lords functions as the UK’s version of the Senate, and really is entirely unelected. 92 people in there are hereditary peers: they’re literally there because they’re aristocrats.

And *still* the Lords would never dare look as partisan as the US Supreme Court did today. Seriously.
davidnir.com David Nir @davidnir.com · 10d
Yep, the Supreme Court really is just a House of Lords—a purely political branch with bizarre veto power, wielded capriciously and without accountability. Time for massive reform.
December 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
jacquilough.bsky.social
We're doing orientation at the local kinder, and it's so adorable, wholesome, and lovely that I don't want to leave 🥰
December 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
jacquilough.bsky.social
Wow, as promised!
Text message screenshot from the ATO stating: We've applied the Government's 20% reduction to your student debt. View your balance on the ATO app or online services.
December 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Reposted by Jacqui Lough
says-rights.bsky.social
Photo of an ambulance stuck in gridlock traffic
November 30, 2025 at 9:24 AM
jacquilough.bsky.social
Man, this guy makes me miss the boroughs 🗽
zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 16d
Soon small businesses won’t have to wait for Small Business Saturday to get attention from their Mayor.

Some changes that they can look forward to:
November 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
jacquilough.bsky.social
This dog has more than doubled in size in the few weeks we've had her 😳
A huge 14 week old Australian Shepherd puppy looking at the camera doing her best doofus impression. Don't be fooled, this one is very sly.
November 28, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Reposted by Jacqui Lough
socialistdogmom.bsky.social
we have to go back. to warn them.
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 AM
jacquilough.bsky.social
It's already Friday afternoon here but happy thanksgiving to my fellow Americans back home and overseas. I'm grateful for my family, friends, universal health care, trams, and libraries.
November 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
jacquilough.bsky.social
Watch this and feel something good instead of doom scrolling for a minute 🥰🥺
karenho.bsky.social Karen K. Ho @karenho.bsky.social · 18d
I have thought about this commercial all week, and how much the persistent efforts by the adult character would mean to me as a kid. I also cried the first time I watched it.
majorarschloch.bsky.social Major @majorarschloch.bsky.social · 24d
Going to end on one of the most beautiful commercials ever made with the reminder and a call to remember the small things. They make a big difference to others.

Love all, help all.

Go Jackets.
November 28, 2025 at 2:07 AM
jacquilough.bsky.social
Anyone here who can recommend puzzles or toys for a very intelligent puppy with absolutely no manners? She loves peanut butter. Photo for reference. 13 weeks old, Australian Shepherd. We are stuck at home but have a backyard.
Photo of a puppy sleeping upside down. She's very cute when she's not impersonating a Velociraptor and drawing blood, mainly mine.
November 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Reposted by Jacqui Lough
colindickey.com
To be clear Lizza’s story is that Nuzzi sat on important matters of national significance for personal benefit and he’s sat on these details until he could personally benefit.

All of DC media needs to be thrown into the sea. Anyone who defends these people is a goddamn clown.
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
jacquilough.bsky.social
This is a completely avoidable and tragic death in the USA in 2025 😩 Mothers generally want to do anything to protect their babies, I know I did. These people are being lied to and manipulated.
jessdkant.bsky.social Jessica Kant @jessdkant.bsky.social · 20d
A third infant has died in Kentucky, KYDPH adds:

“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”

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Kentucky Public Health KENTUCKY HEALTH ALERT Increase in Pertussis in Kentucky Recommendations for Identification and Prevention November 21, 2025 Kentucky health officials are alerting providers that cases of pertussis ("whooping cough") have increased steadily across the Commonwealth in recent weeks. To date, 566 cases of pertussis have been reported in Kentucky in 2025, the highest number of cases in the Commonwealth since 2012. This follows a trend that was first announced in July 2024 when pertussis cases began increasing in Kentucky to levels not seen in over a decade. Health officials anticipate that pertussis will continue to increase during the winter months based on historic trends. Many U.S. states and other countries are also experiencing elevated levels of pertussis. Many of the recent cases have occurred in young infants, and health officials also recently confirmed the third pertussis-related death in a Kentucky infant within the last year. This follows two other infant deaths that were announced in June. These are Kentucky's first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy. Health officials urge all Kentuckians to remain up to date on recommended pertussis immunizations and emphasize the importance of maternal immunization during pregnancy, and for all infants beginning promptly at two months of age. Health officials also encourage providers to consider pertussis as a diagnosis in addition to circulating seasonal respiratory viruses such as influenza, RSV and COVID-19. A significant number of cases have also occurred in school-aged children, many of whom were up to date on pertussis vaccination. Immunity from vaccination or natural infection wanes over time so infections can occur in people who are fully vaccinated. However, the vaccine is known to reduce disease severity, and hospitalization among vaccinated individuals is rare. The Kentucky Dep… Kentucky Public Health regularly in Kentucky, however an increase beyond the expected background rate has been reported in recent weeks. Though pertussis vaccination (DTaP or Tdap) is available and widely implemented, B. pertussis continues to spread in the U.S. due to lack of vaccination or timely boosters, the lack of lifelong immunity from vaccination or natural infection and the long duration of infectiousness in untreated cases. Symptoms of pertussis usually begin with a runny or congested nose, a low-grade fever, and mild coughing; apnea/stopping breathing can also occur in infants. After one to two weeks, the cough can progress to rapid, violent (paroxysmal) coughing fits that can cause the "whooping" sound, vomiting or labored breathing. Young children are the most severely affected; most teens and adults will have mild symptoms. People with preexisting health conditions that may be worsened by whooping cough are at high risk for developing a severe infection. Testing for Pertussis: The preferred methods for pertussis testing include nasal pharyngeal (NP) swab or nasal wash via PCR testing or culture. PCR has optimal sensitivity during the first three weeks of cough, is widely available at commercial laboratories and has a fast turnaround time. Culture is considered the gold standard due to excellent specificity but may take longer to complete. Serology for antibodies to B. pertussis is available at many commercial laboratories, however, serologic assays are not generally recommended for primary diagnosis of pertussis due to variability and unknown clinical accuracy. The most promising serologic assays are those that measure IgG antibodies against pertussis toxin only and are collected two to eight weeks following cough onset. Prevention of Pertussis: Prevention of pertussis is primarily achieved through routine vaccination with DTaP (ages two months to six years) and Tdap (ages seven years and older), followed by appropriate booster doses. Vaccination of pr… Bordetella parapertussis B. parapertussis is a bacterium that is similar to B. pertussis and can cause pertussis-like illness but does not produce pertussis toxin. Symptoms of parapertussis are typically milder and infection may be asymptomatic. There is no vaccine for B. parapertussis and post-exposure prophylaxis is not recommended, however treatment recommendations for symptomatic patients are the same as those for B. pertussis. B. parapertussis is not reportable in Kentucky. Thank you for your attention to this alert and guidance. The KDPH pertussis website includes supplemental resources, including a pertussis quicksheet with additional information that providers may find useful. If you have questions regarding reporting, testing, or prevention of pertussis or other infectious diseases, please contact the Kentucky Immunization Branch at (502) 564-4478 or after hours by calling the KDPH Epidemiology on-call line at 888-9-REPORT (888-973-7678). Our Mission: To improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through Prevention, Promotion, and Protection
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
jacquilough.bsky.social
We've all got COVID, and I'm now symptomatic. The puppy is a maniac and does not enjoy being housebound. I have an assignment due tomorrow, it's a video pitch 😫😂 Not sure I'll be completing that one today... at least the little one is on the mend.
November 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
jacquilough.bsky.social
Foreign policy via how much wood could a woodchuck chuck 🙃
rgoodlaw.bsky.social Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 22d
What a headline:

US Senators Say They Spoke With Rubio About Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Who Denied It Is a US Plan

(This as other US officials are still saying it is the US plan)
November 23, 2025 at 3:13 AM
jacquilough.bsky.social
I just realised our new doggo is an Australian Australian Shepherd 🥰
Photo of our Australian Shepherd puppy (11 weeks) sleeping at my feet. She's very cute, a blue merle pup with black white and tan fur.
November 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Reposted by Jacqui Lough
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It's my favorite day! It's the 38th anniversary of the Max Headroom signal broadcast intrusion!

1st incident lasted 25s during the 9PM news on WGN-TV in Chicago; The 2nd, 2hrs later, lasted ~90s on PBS affiliate WTTW during Dr. Who.

You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqge...
Max Headroom 1987 Broadcast Signal Intrusion Incident
YouTube video by andrew867
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November 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
jacquilough.bsky.social
It's 6am, I've been up since 5 watching my daughter sing Let It Go, and we all have COVID. How's everyone else doing?
November 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
jacquilough.bsky.social
"Perhaps the old left v right binaries really are dead. This was a case of game recognising game – of Queens recognising Queens."

Grew up in Queens, and nah. It wasn't.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I ❤ NY: Queens recognises Queens as Trump gives Mamdani warm reception
No fists, no fire – the president and the mayor-elect met in Washington, and things went bewilderingly, bizarrely well
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 AM
jacquilough.bsky.social
I've been offline due to family illness but I'm not sure I want to read the news anymore. And I used to, uh...
maxberger.bsky.social Max Berger @maxberger.bsky.social · 23d
I can’t quite put it into words, but Trump praising Mamdani on the same day that MTG resigns in opposition to “big Tech, big Pharma, the war complex and big donors” feels like a harbinger of realignment.

There is a political earthquake trembling beneath the surface waiting to break through.
November 22, 2025 at 3:59 AM
jacquilough.bsky.social
Swastikas and calls for executing congresspeople? WTF is happening over there, USA?
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Reposted by Jacqui Lough
jeremymberg.bsky.social
Important new analysis identifying the scope of clinical trials disrupted because of NIH shenanigans.

> 74 thousand trial participants affected

jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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Clinical Trials Affected by Research Grant Terminations at the National Institutes of Health
This cross-sectional study summarizes the number of trials with terminated grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and calculates the proportion of affected trials among those with previou...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM