Neth Dugan
@nethdugan.bsky.social
Late 30s nerd who has been in fandom since e-mail lists were the only way of spreading fic. Atheist, asexual, leftie Brit who is a fan of cosmology but ended up in biology some how. She/Her pronouns.
Live Long and Prosper.
Live Long and Prosper.
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Nearly half of US air freight is shipped via passenger planes, so the Republican government shutdown will further raise the costs of goods.
US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
Anxious travelers across the U.S. are feeling a bit of relief as airlines have mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting flights because of the government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Nearly half of US air freight is shipped via passenger planes, so the Republican government shutdown will further raise the costs of goods.
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A study in Nature Communications finds that relative abundances of stress-sensitive gastrointestinal microbes at 2 years old predicts internalizing symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, in middle childhood through altered emotion-related brain network connectivity. #microbiome #medsky 🧪
Childhood gut microbiome is linked to internalizing symptoms at school age via the functional connectome - Nature Communications
Here, the authors find that relative abundances of stress-sensitive gastrointestinal microbes at age 2 years predicts internalizing symptoms in middle childhood through altered emotion-related brain network connectivity.
go.nature.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
A study in Nature Communications finds that relative abundances of stress-sensitive gastrointestinal microbes at 2 years old predicts internalizing symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, in middle childhood through altered emotion-related brain network connectivity. #microbiome #medsky 🧪
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truly wasn't convinced Celebrity Traitors would be able to elevate to the drama of a regular series without the stakes of winning the money for themselves but this lot really sold that finale. #CelebrityTraitors
November 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
truly wasn't convinced Celebrity Traitors would be able to elevate to the drama of a regular series without the stakes of winning the money for themselves but this lot really sold that finale. #CelebrityTraitors
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They need to give the editing team of #CelebrityTraitors EVERY AWARD GOING! Because that was absolutely on the edge of my seat stuff. You couldn't predict the actual result every single week and the final was such a thrilling ride. They know exactly how to do it. Spectacular TV! #TheTraitors
November 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
They need to give the editing team of #CelebrityTraitors EVERY AWARD GOING! Because that was absolutely on the edge of my seat stuff. You couldn't predict the actual result every single week and the final was such a thrilling ride. They know exactly how to do it. Spectacular TV! #TheTraitors
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🌍 Together with the African Space Agency #AfSA we have taken another significant step in strengthening cooperation between Europe and Africa in space by jointly supporting the Space Systems Engineering Training Course. 🛰️
🔗 www.esa.int/Education/ES...
🔗 www.esa.int/Education/ES...
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🌍 Together with the African Space Agency #AfSA we have taken another significant step in strengthening cooperation between Europe and Africa in space by jointly supporting the Space Systems Engineering Training Course. 🛰️
🔗 www.esa.int/Education/ES...
🔗 www.esa.int/Education/ES...
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OH MY GOD, DDHQ CALLS IT AND DEMS FLIP BOTH STATEWIDE ELECTIONS IN GEORGIA
November 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
OH MY GOD, DDHQ CALLS IT AND DEMS FLIP BOTH STATEWIDE ELECTIONS IN GEORGIA
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Breaking: Mikie Sherrill (D) wins New Jersey Governor race, defeating her Trump-endorsed opponent.
(Source: @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social)
(Source: @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social)
November 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Breaking: Mikie Sherrill (D) wins New Jersey Governor race, defeating her Trump-endorsed opponent.
(Source: @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social)
(Source: @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social)
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BREAKING: Democrat Aftab Pureval wins Cincinnati mayoral election over Cory Bowman, half-brother of Vice President JD Vance.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Aftab Pureval wins Cincinnati mayoral election over Cory Bowman, half-brother of Vice President JD Vance.
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Follow AP for live updates.
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Pennsylvania Justice David Wecht to @boltsmag.org: “The projected victory for the three of us speaks well of our democracy. We all campaigned on the basis of vindicating the Pennsylvania constitution’s free and equal elections clause, and we’re all committed to continuing to vindicate that right.”
Democrats have successfully defended three seats on the all-important Pennsylvania Supreme Court. This means the court will be controlled by Ds through the midterms, and almost definitely through 2028 as well.
My story on the result: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
My story on the result: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
Democrats Retain Control of Pennsylvania's Supreme Court with Three-Seat Sweep - Bolts
Three Democratic justices on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court have defeated an unusually high-profile Republican bid to unseat them. They secured large statewide victories on Tuesday, following an histo...
boltsmag.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Pennsylvania Justice David Wecht to @boltsmag.org: “The projected victory for the three of us speaks well of our democracy. We all campaigned on the basis of vindicating the Pennsylvania constitution’s free and equal elections clause, and we’re all committed to continuing to vindicate that right.”
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We took out the LAST Republican on the Orlando City Council!!! Congrats to Commisioner-Elect Tom Keen! And thanks to all of our volunteers and Organizers that knocked hella doors and spent all day today on the phone to Get Out The Vote!
November 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
We took out the LAST Republican on the Orlando City Council!!! Congrats to Commisioner-Elect Tom Keen! And thanks to all of our volunteers and Organizers that knocked hella doors and spent all day today on the phone to Get Out The Vote!
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Democrats are now in the lead in 65 Virginia House of Delegate seats.
They could seriously secure a supermajority.
They could seriously secure a supermajority.
November 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Democrats are now in the lead in 65 Virginia House of Delegate seats.
They could seriously secure a supermajority.
They could seriously secure a supermajority.
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BREAKING: Democrats just broke the GOP supermajority in the Mississippi Senate!
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
BREAKING: Democrats just broke the GOP supermajority in the Mississippi Senate!
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
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1. On Tuesday Night, Democrats won elections nationwide in a stunning rebuke of anti-transgender politics.
From Virginia to New Jersey to New York and beyond, anti-trans candidates fell left and right after spending tons of time and money campaigning on hate.
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From Virginia to New Jersey to New York and beyond, anti-trans candidates fell left and right after spending tons of time and money campaigning on hate.
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"A Stunning Rebuke Of Anti-Trans Politics"—Dems Win Elections Nationwide Despite Anti-Trans Ads
As election results poured in on Tuesday night, it became clear that Democrats were winning nationwide against anti-trans opponents.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
1. On Tuesday Night, Democrats won elections nationwide in a stunning rebuke of anti-transgender politics.
From Virginia to New Jersey to New York and beyond, anti-trans candidates fell left and right after spending tons of time and money campaigning on hate.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
From Virginia to New Jersey to New York and beyond, anti-trans candidates fell left and right after spending tons of time and money campaigning on hate.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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MAJOR BREAKING: California’s redistricting measure, Prop 50, has PASSED — a major win for Governor Gavin Newsom.
The Blue Tsunami is complete.
Trump and MAGA have been forcefully REJECTED by the American people.
The Blue Tsunami is complete.
Trump and MAGA have been forcefully REJECTED by the American people.
November 5, 2025 at 4:13 AM
MAJOR BREAKING: California’s redistricting measure, Prop 50, has PASSED — a major win for Governor Gavin Newsom.
The Blue Tsunami is complete.
Trump and MAGA have been forcefully REJECTED by the American people.
The Blue Tsunami is complete.
Trump and MAGA have been forcefully REJECTED by the American people.
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Something seems up with the #strictly tag for me - the latest tag isn't showing anything newer than several hours old despite the show being on air. Don't know what's up.
November 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Something seems up with the #strictly tag for me - the latest tag isn't showing anything newer than several hours old despite the show being on air. Don't know what's up.
Bless her, I think she's great but this was not Ellie's best dance. At one point it looked like she was chasing after her partner, other times a bit out of synch. It is clear she had a harder time in hold with that. But she did that serious face well which I know was hard for her. #strictly
November 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Bless her, I think she's great but this was not Ellie's best dance. At one point it looked like she was chasing after her partner, other times a bit out of synch. It is clear she had a harder time in hold with that. But she did that serious face well which I know was hard for her. #strictly
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We're tickled pink to appear on Dan and Phil's anniversary adventure in London. The rat has impeccable taste in destinations. youtu.be/g2Rn5uqQRhU?...
Our Anniversary London Adventure (with a rat)
YouTube video by Dan and Phil
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We're tickled pink to appear on Dan and Phil's anniversary adventure in London. The rat has impeccable taste in destinations. youtu.be/g2Rn5uqQRhU?...
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Cursed Videotape Kills Anyone Who Swallows It Whole
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Cursed Videotape Kills Anyone Who Swallows It Whole
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The initial death toll of the massacres in El Fasher, Sudan by the UAE backed RSF terrorists is now at 2,000 according to local sources. Satellite imagery spotted massive stains of blood all over the city. At least 80,000 people are still unaccounted for. #Sudan_War_Updates
October 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The initial death toll of the massacres in El Fasher, Sudan by the UAE backed RSF terrorists is now at 2,000 according to local sources. Satellite imagery spotted massive stains of blood all over the city. At least 80,000 people are still unaccounted for. #Sudan_War_Updates
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Siham Hassan, a former member of Sudan’s Parliament who ran community kitchens to feed the hungry and starving in her hometown of Al-Fashir, was executed by UAE-backed RSF terrorists.
October 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Siham Hassan, a former member of Sudan’s Parliament who ran community kitchens to feed the hungry and starving in her hometown of Al-Fashir, was executed by UAE-backed RSF terrorists.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Have you been affected by Virgin Active’s ban on trans people in bathrooms and changing rooms?
We want to hear from you.
If you’re a trans or gender diverse member of Virgin Active, tell us about your experiences here:
goodlawproject.org/about/contac...
We want to hear from you.
If you’re a trans or gender diverse member of Virgin Active, tell us about your experiences here:
goodlawproject.org/about/contac...