Zamok2001
@zamok2001.bsky.social
Avid consumer of all useless information, retired from chaos, will read anything, she/her
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#GoodOmensRecs: “In the Margins: Edinburgh” by thisisshiny
I am in love with this series.
@wellthumbed.bsky.social you might be particularly interested in this piece. It’s all about Scottish culture and literary heritage.
archiveofourown.org/works/74139441
I am in love with this series.
@wellthumbed.bsky.social you might be particularly interested in this piece. It’s all about Scottish culture and literary heritage.
archiveofourown.org/works/74139441
In the Margins: Edinburgh - thisisshiny - Good Omens (TV) [Archive of Our Own]
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
archiveofourown.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#GoodOmensRecs: “In the Margins: Edinburgh” by thisisshiny
I am in love with this series.
@wellthumbed.bsky.social you might be particularly interested in this piece. It’s all about Scottish culture and literary heritage.
archiveofourown.org/works/74139441
I am in love with this series.
@wellthumbed.bsky.social you might be particularly interested in this piece. It’s all about Scottish culture and literary heritage.
archiveofourown.org/works/74139441
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Status report, “Bonkers Real News You Could Never Sell To An Editor (Even An SF or Fantasy Editor, FFS!)” dep’t: Country threatens to annex another’s territory (by force if necessary), then begs them for eggs. 🤪 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/14/trump-egg-prices-denmark-greenland
US turns to Denmark as it hunts for eggs despite Trump’s threat over Greenland
Danish Egg Association says US asked if it could export eggs as prices surge despite president’s promise to lower them
www.theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Status report, “Bonkers Real News You Could Never Sell To An Editor (Even An SF or Fantasy Editor, FFS!)” dep’t: Country threatens to annex another’s territory (by force if necessary), then begs them for eggs. 🤪 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/14/trump-egg-prices-denmark-greenland
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Six Voice of America journalists and a director at its parent agency have sued the Trump administration, alleging its moves to shut down the U.S.-funded network are unconstitutional.
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
Voice of America staff sue Trump administration for shutting down network
Six Voice of America journalists and a director at its parent agency have sued the Trump administration, alleging its moves to shut down the U.S.-funded network are unconstitutional.
www.npr.org
March 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Six Voice of America journalists and a director at its parent agency have sued the Trump administration, alleging its moves to shut down the U.S.-funded network are unconstitutional.
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
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Super cool to see that from Light From Uncommon Stars auf Deutsch is a finalist for the 2025 Kurd Laßwitz Preis! Thank you @scalzi.com letting me know, and congratulations to you, @marthawells.com, Becky Chambers, Ray Nayler, and all the finalists!
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www.kurd-lasswitz-preis.de/2025/KLP_202...
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www.kurd-lasswitz-preis.de/2025/KLP_202...
March 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Super cool to see that from Light From Uncommon Stars auf Deutsch is a finalist for the 2025 Kurd Laßwitz Preis! Thank you @scalzi.com letting me know, and congratulations to you, @marthawells.com, Becky Chambers, Ray Nayler, and all the finalists!
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www.kurd-lasswitz-preis.de/2025/KLP_202...
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www.kurd-lasswitz-preis.de/2025/KLP_202...
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The advisories come after some citizens from European countries and Canada have been detained and deported by immigration officials while traveling to the United States.
Some European countries and Canada issue advisories for travelers to the U.S.
The advisories come after some citizens from European countries and Canada have been detained and deported by immigration officials while traveling to the United States.
www.npr.org
March 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The advisories come after some citizens from European countries and Canada have been detained and deported by immigration officials while traveling to the United States.
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Hey look! We announced It's Storytime With Wil Wheaton yesterday, and we're already the #2 fiction podcast on Apple's charts!
Thank you to everyone who has already subscribed! My first episode drops March 26th. I can't wait for you to hear it.
wilwheaton.net/podcast
#podcast
#audiobook
#fiction
Thank you to everyone who has already subscribed! My first episode drops March 26th. I can't wait for you to hear it.
wilwheaton.net/podcast
#podcast
#audiobook
#fiction
March 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Hey look! We announced It's Storytime With Wil Wheaton yesterday, and we're already the #2 fiction podcast on Apple's charts!
Thank you to everyone who has already subscribed! My first episode drops March 26th. I can't wait for you to hear it.
wilwheaton.net/podcast
#podcast
#audiobook
#fiction
Thank you to everyone who has already subscribed! My first episode drops March 26th. I can't wait for you to hear it.
wilwheaton.net/podcast
#podcast
#audiobook
#fiction
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Report: mRNA vaccines are in RFK Jr’s crosshairs; funding in question arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
Report: mRNA vaccines are in RFK Jr’s crosshairs; funding in question
“Kennedy’s war on vaccines has started,” one researcher said.
arstechnica.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Report: mRNA vaccines are in RFK Jr’s crosshairs; funding in question arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
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Breaking news: The chief justice of the United States on Tuesday rejected calls from President Donald Trump and his allies to impeach federal judges who have aggressively pushed back on the administration’s initiatives.
Live updates: Trump holding high-stakes call with Russia’s Putin on ending war in Ukraine
Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Breaking news: The chief justice of the United States on Tuesday rejected calls from President Donald Trump and his allies to impeach federal judges who have aggressively pushed back on the administration’s initiatives.
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Can we talk about how Aziraphale neatly folded and hung Crowley's clothing on the chair, including tucking the shoes side by side beneath? The mental picture of the demons impatiently waiting while he primly folds and places everything is cracking me up.
March 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Can we talk about how Aziraphale neatly folded and hung Crowley's clothing on the chair, including tucking the shoes side by side beneath? The mental picture of the demons impatiently waiting while he primly folds and places everything is cracking me up.
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I'm delighted to introduce A Home for Spark the Dragon, my new picture book for young readers, co-written by Jess Webb, with illustrations by Sarah Massini published in association with homelessness charity @Shelter. Available to buy at bit.ly/SparkBookshop
March 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I'm delighted to introduce A Home for Spark the Dragon, my new picture book for young readers, co-written by Jess Webb, with illustrations by Sarah Massini published in association with homelessness charity @Shelter. Available to buy at bit.ly/SparkBookshop
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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The U.S. Institute of Peace, a think tank funded by Congress, was the scene of a hostile takeover by the Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE has tried to install new leadership at the institute.
DOGE staff entered the U.S. Institute of Peace with D.C. police help
The U.S. Institute of Peace, a think tank funded by Congress, was the scene of a hostile takeover by the Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE has tried to install new leadership at the institute.
www.npr.org
March 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The U.S. Institute of Peace, a think tank funded by Congress, was the scene of a hostile takeover by the Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE has tried to install new leadership at the institute.
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The layoffs come after 200 Sesame Workshop employees announced they want to form a union.
Sesame Workshop will 'downsize significantly' with layoffs, CEO says
The layoffs come after 200 Sesame Workshop employees announced they want to form a union.
www.npr.org
March 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The layoffs come after 200 Sesame Workshop employees announced they want to form a union.
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"They'll never cut Social Security" is the new "they'll never overturn Roe v Wade."
March 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"They'll never cut Social Security" is the new "they'll never overturn Roe v Wade."
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Governor Walz has it right. I miss hearing his plain, common sense talk.
March 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Governor Walz has it right. I miss hearing his plain, common sense talk.
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Dr. Francis S. Collins, a renowned geneticist who led the NIH for 12 years, announced his retirement from both the institutes and the fed government. In his parting statement, he delivered a pointed yet measured message regarding the Trump admin’s decision to dismiss hundreds of NIH employees.
March 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Dr. Francis S. Collins, a renowned geneticist who led the NIH for 12 years, announced his retirement from both the institutes and the fed government. In his parting statement, he delivered a pointed yet measured message regarding the Trump admin’s decision to dismiss hundreds of NIH employees.
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Found at my local b&n :) on the orher side is Handmaidens Tale
February 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Found at my local b&n :) on the orher side is Handmaidens Tale
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Courage and honor come in many forms.
February 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Courage and honor come in many forms.
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Tesla sales in Europe are down 45 percent from this time last year — a steep decline for an automaker long seen as the leader of the electric vehicle revolution. Experts say the decline could be caused by a variety of factors, including increased electric competition and backlash to CEO Elon Musk.
Tesla sales sink 45 percent in Europe
Experts say the decline could be caused by a variety of factors, including increased electric competition and backlash to CEO Elon Musk.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Tesla sales in Europe are down 45 percent from this time last year — a steep decline for an automaker long seen as the leader of the electric vehicle revolution. Experts say the decline could be caused by a variety of factors, including increased electric competition and backlash to CEO Elon Musk.
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Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
February 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
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The root that tears apart your foundation begins as a seed of distrust, hate, and blame.
The seed that grew into a dictatorship in Europe didn’t arrive overnight.
It started with everyday Germans mad about inflation and looking for someone to blame.
The seed that grew into a dictatorship in Europe didn’t arrive overnight.
It started with everyday Germans mad about inflation and looking for someone to blame.
February 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The root that tears apart your foundation begins as a seed of distrust, hate, and blame.
The seed that grew into a dictatorship in Europe didn’t arrive overnight.
It started with everyday Germans mad about inflation and looking for someone to blame.
The seed that grew into a dictatorship in Europe didn’t arrive overnight.
It started with everyday Germans mad about inflation and looking for someone to blame.
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For those who need it, here is the link to the page for accessible COVID tests for people with low manual dexterity: acl.gov/accessiblete...
February 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
For those who need it, here is the link to the page for accessible COVID tests for people with low manual dexterity: acl.gov/accessiblete...
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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s response:
“We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king. The MTA has initiated legal proceedings in the Southern District of New York to preserve this critical program. We’ll see you in court.”
“We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king. The MTA has initiated legal proceedings in the Southern District of New York to preserve this critical program. We’ll see you in court.”
February 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s response:
“We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king. The MTA has initiated legal proceedings in the Southern District of New York to preserve this critical program. We’ll see you in court.”
“We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king. The MTA has initiated legal proceedings in the Southern District of New York to preserve this critical program. We’ll see you in court.”