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the idea slumlord✨ @mollytanzer.bsky.social · 8h

“Publisher didn’t register copyright”

Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 16h

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

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hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 16h

"The chancellor approved it"

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 5h

Actor Eve Myles looks back: ‘Early on, I was told I wasn’t the typical leading lady. Now I realise my idiosyncrasies are what make me authentic’

The Doctor Who and Torchwood star on growing up in a mining village, how Russell T Davies changed her life, the strain of playing tough characters – and sausage rolls

www.theguardian.com

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Bev Vincent @bevvincent.bsky.social · 5h

John Candy: I Like Me is a terrific biographical documentary. Colin Hanks does a deep dive and the result is wonderful, touching, cheerful, and sad. Stay through the closing credits.

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 13h

My cartoon for this week’s @newscientist.com

A comic strip in six panels. The panels inerlock like a jigsaw with knobs and sockets. Two stick figures walk right to left through all the panels.

Panel 1: Person 1 says "I hear you're working on a new theory."
Panel 2 & 3: Person 2 says: "Yes, I'm calling it the jigsaw model. I think it could change our whole View of reality."
Panel 4: Person 1 says "When Will you publish?:
Panel 5: Person 2 says "But a couple of things are still bothering me." (this piece/panel is a bit squint)
Panel 6: This piece is rotated ninety degees and fits to the others very badly. Person 2 is saying "Soon. I feel like I'm really close"
A second look at the whole comic shows that the last two panels read in the wrong order because the jigsaw has been put together incorrectly.

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Bev Vincent @bevvincent.bsky.social · 23h

We’re doomed. 42% of consumers didn’t know Lay’s chips were made out of potatoes.

Lay's drastically rebrands after disturbing finding: 42% of consumers didn't know their chips were made out of potatoes | Fortune

New bags—matte-ified and designed to look like wood planks (like a potato crate)—will hold the chips with revamped ingredient lists.

fortune.com

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Bev Vincent @bevvincent.bsky.social · 1d

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The Oscar award-winning actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' ...

people.com

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Bev Vincent @bevvincent.bsky.social · 1d

Another market closure

onspec.ca/2025/10/09/t...

Thirty-Five Years

Editorial In On Spec VOL 35 No 3, Issue #133 Earlier this year, I announced that I’d be retiring and leaving On Spec at the end of December, and my final issue as Managing Editor would be VOL 35 No…

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 2d

7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Drake Passage.

Map showing location at tip of South America

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Bev Vincent @bevvincent.bsky.social · 2d

'I wish!' Russell T Davies hopeful Prince William will make Doctor Who cameo

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies "wishes" Prince William would make a cameo in the BBC One sci-fi show, following his recent set visit.

uk.news.yahoo.com

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Bev Vincent @bevvincent.bsky.social · 2d

Strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

One person has died from Friday's earthquake, which comes a week after a deadly quake hit the island of Cebu.

www.bbc.com

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Bev Vincent @bevvincent.bsky.social · 2d

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, winning recognition as a woman “who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.” The former op...

www.yahoo.com

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404 Media @404media.co · 3d

BREAKING: A catastrophic breach has impacted Discord user data including selfies and identity documents uploaded as part of the app’s verification process, email addresses, phone numbers, approximately where the user lives, and much more.

🔗 www.404media.co/the-discord-...

The Discord Hack is Every Users’ Worst Nightmare

A hack impacting Discord’s age verification process shows in stark terms the risk of tech companies collecting users’ ID documents. Now the hackers are posting peoples’ IDs and other sensitive informa...

www.404media.co

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 3d

Here’s a primer on ‘primer.’

It’s pronounced ‘PRIMM-er’ if you mean “a small book” or “a short informative piece of writing.”

It’s pronounced ‘PRY-mer’ if you mean “an initial coat of paint.”

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Amanda Knox @amandaknox.com · 2d

So honored to receive the 2025 Catalyst of Change Award from the Washington Innocence Project. I won't shut up as long as there are still innocent people stuck in prison.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 3d

🚨BREAKING: A federal judge Thursday froze President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy hundreds of National Guard troops in and around Chicago, saying the president lacked the authority to do so. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Chicago Military Deployment

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Judson Jones @sonofjud.bsky.social · 3d

A powerful storm, though yet to be named, is poised to unleash significant impacts along the East Coast this weekend. Residents should prepare for wide-reaching effects that could disrupt daily life and travel. Stay vigilant and informed.

Nor’easter to Bring Wild Weekend Weather Along the East Coast

It’s technically a nor’easter, but it’s too warm for snow. Here are three scenarios for what could unfold into next week.

nyti.ms

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Bev Vincent @bevvincent.bsky.social · 2d

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+

'Dexter: Resurrection' has been renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+. The sequel series stars Michael C. Hall as TV's favorite serial killer.

variety.com

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NPR @npr.org · 3d

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says. n.pr/47hcegr

Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

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Maris Kreizman @maris.bsky.social · 3d

This is so damn scary. The book claimed that Jeffrey Epstein was the one who introduced Donald and Melania. Now the CEO of Harper UK is out.

Jay Rayner @jayrayner1.bsky.social · 3d

In other news Charlie Redmayne, the long serving CEO of HC in the UK, resigned yesterday.

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Bev Vincent @bevvincent.bsky.social · 3d

Nobel Prize in Literature 2025

The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025 was awarded to László Krasznahorkai, “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.”

www.nobelprize.org

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Bev Vincent @bevvincent.bsky.social · 3d

Blue Jays eliminate Yankees, advance to ALCS for 1st time since 2016 | CBC Sports

The Blue Jays advanced to the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night after defeating the New York Yankees 5-2 in the Bronx. Toronto's first playoff series victory since 2016 came court...

www.cbc.ca

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Bev Vincent @bevvincent.bsky.social · 3d

4 dead after man goes on shooting spree from Sugar Land to Houston

A road rage shooting in Sugar Land has led to multiple shootings across Houston, leaving four people dead, according to KPRC 2 sources.

www.click2houston.com

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Stephen Kotowych 🇨🇦 @ourmankoto.bsky.social · 4d

Submissions are OPEN for Year's Best Canadian Fantasy & Science Fiction: Volume Four (the best of 2025). Send me your SFF published in 2025, you crazy Canucks! Details on my site at the link below. DON'T SELF REJECT! You can't win if you don't play ;) Subs close Feb 28, 2026. Pls share WIDELY.

Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction | Stephen Kotowych

kotowych.com

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 4d

Question: if your publisher sends out an email stating no more payments will be issued to their authors, do you think they’ve already spent the money they owe them or they’re just keeping it for themselves? Yes, this is about Down and Out Books.

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