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Dr Anna Notaro

@drannanotaro.bsky.social
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European Media scholar (AI, Dig. Art, Cultural Studies), passionate about HE, ED&I, (DEI), politics, Dark Choc, Inter Milan. Personal capacity posts

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ambrosen @ambrosen.eurosky.social · 02/10/2026
Lovingly restored in a fashion similar to the ancient Welsh practice of Arŵldait, an epoxy technique my own Welsh grandmother occasionally used.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Apparently for the MAGA true believers, there is no discernible difference between Trump and Jesus, and the animating force that unites them is hatred for and a desire to exterminate Muslims (or you can substitute trans people, Blacks, Hispanics, gays, Indian-Americans... as necessary).
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Kristen V. Brown @kristenvbrown.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The postmenopausal ovary is often dismissed as a “shriveled husk.” A new Science perspective challenges that idea: the ovary keeps changing after reproduction ends. What it does in those decades deserves much more attention. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Does the postmenopausal ovary still matter?
Ovaries may influence health long after their reproductive function ends
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Duncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
And on that day, horror movies were born! 😅
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 02/10/2026
Tesco is first supermarket to offer paid ‘safe leave’ for victims of domestic abuse
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Tesco is first supermarket to offer paid ‘safe leave’ for victims of domestic abuse
Exclusive: Britain’s largest private-sector employer has also trained managers to spot signs of domestic abuse Tesco has become the first supermarket to introduce paid “safe leave” for victims of domestic abuse, giving staff dedicated time to access support, secure their safety and take steps to move on with their lives. The UK’s largest private-sector employer is offering up to three days of paid leave which can be taken flexibly for activities such as attending court hearings, arranging emergency accommodation, changing locks, securing childcare or separating finances. Continue reading...
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
President Zelenskyy: "From intelligence reports and individuals within Putin's inner circle, we know that in early September Putin declared: 'From now on, there are no rules.' The Russians failed to occupy us, so now they are resorting to massive strikes and mass killings.
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Brandy Zadrozny @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Scoop: Podcaster Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation over his ICE ride-along videos calling protesters "terrorists." www.ms.now/news/benny-j...
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MAGA podcaster Benny Johnson sued for defamation over ICE ride-along videos calling protesters ‘terrorists’
Johnson accompanied top DHS officials last year to an ICE protest, where he pointed out “left-wing terrorists” for his millions of followers across social media.
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Michael J. Fox to be promoted within Order of Canada at Rideau Hall today www.ctvnews.ca/entertainmen...
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Michael J. Fox to be promoted within Order of Canada at Rideau Hall today
The actor and Parkinson’s disease advocate Michael J. Fox is set to be honoured at Rideau Hall this morning.
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Dr Jo Edge 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @hagenilda.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
LISAAAAAAAA
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Coffee from Italy ⤵️
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 02/10/2026
Tesla deliveries fall 2% as US consumers buy fewer EVs ft.trib.al/06NYD4c
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Tesla deliveries fall 2% as US consumers buy fewer EVs
Drop is less than predicted as European sales continue to recover
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 02/10/2026
AI can be a surprisingly useful practice partner when learning a new language. Chatbots can help you work on speaking, writing, listening and reading. But nothing beats putting those skills to the test with an actual person. theconversation.com/using-an-ai-...
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Lorna Richardson @lornarichardson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
And still crickets from the government
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University of Sunderland seeking £40m cuts amid visa refusals
Staff are told Sunderland University is planning huge and permanent budget cuts by next year.
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Luke McGee @lukemcgee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"To be clear, this idea that a window is closing is only met with moderate regret. Europe has a lot to be getting on with and doesn’t have much capacity to worry about the UK." My latest for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social www.thenewworld.co.uk/luke-mcgee-t...
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The problem is they just don’t care about us any more
But when you come to Brussels, you realise how far down the list of priorities we have not fallen
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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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St. John Barned-Smith @stjbs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
NEW: ICE published — then removed — internal mortality reviews detailing medical failures in detainee deaths across U.S. www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...
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ICE published — then removed — internal reports detailing medical failures in detainee deaths across U.S.
The reports, briefly posted online, examined the deaths of 33 people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody between September 2019 and January 2026.
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I Scare You Like Sound Dog @chadstanton.blacksky.app · 30/09/2026
In the past, they’d at least pay lip service to wanting everyone to vote as a matter of civic pride.
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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is a pretty stunning thing to admit
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 30/09/2026
More than 44,000 file legal objections to Palantir NHS platform handling their data
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More than 44,000 file legal objections to Palantir NHS platform handling their data
Exclusive: Campaign comes amid backlash against tech company’s involvement with Israeli military and Trump’s ICE crackdown * UK politics live – latest updates Tens of thousands of people have formally demanded NHS England blocks the Palantir-powered national medical data platform from handling their personal information. More than 44,000 people have filed legal objections to their health data being shared with, stored in or used by the nationwide Federated Data Platform (FDP) operated using the US company’s AI technology. Continue reading...
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Ioannis Ziogas @ziogas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"if you think gas prices are bad now, imagine a theocracy" bro what
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 30/09/2026
University of Brighton management has given notice to terminate its recognition agreement with UCU alongside collective agreements covering key terms and conditions. This isn't just about Brighton. What happens here could have implications for branches across the UK.
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Catherine Fletcher @catherinefletcher.info · 30/09/2026
I mean is anyone surprised when academics are constantly being told that we need to bring in research money, commercialise this, internationalise that?
bbc.co.uk
UK research funded by China front company being sent to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns
British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).
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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 30/09/2026
Pissed off by Trump’s new promotional ad? Don’t worry, you also paid for it!
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 30/09/2026
The Trump administration will end U.S. global health funding to Zimbabwe, including support for efforts to fight HIV and other infectious diseases, after the government in Harare rejected D.C.’s attempts to strike an “America First” foreign aid agreement.
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U.S. ends health aid to Zimbabwe after ‘America First’ deal is spurned
The African nation refused to make an agreement with the Trump administration, which has sought to slash foreign assistance and impose new terms on recipients.
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 30/09/2026
Questions linger over whether sexual assault allegations were properly considered in the case of Christa Pike, who was convicted of murder in 1995.
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At Last Minute, Court Halts Execution Of First Woman In Tennessee In 200 Years
At Last Minute, Court Halts Execution Of First Woman In Tennessee In 200 Years
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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 30/09/2026
Brexit was fought on fear, writes Peter Thurlow. Could the next debate be different? A carefully managed conversation could change how voters see closer European ties. Just don’t frighten the horses. 🐎
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The plan that can take us back to the EU
Andy Burnham has done it – he’s talking about Brexit. But now what?
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Tech Policy Press @techpolicypress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Days before Brazil's election, Meta briefly blocked President Lula's campaign page from running political ads and removed an Instagram profile behind a viral video on Flávio Bolsonaro. Both decisions were reversed, but raised public concerns. Brazilian journalist Laís Martins reports.
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On Eve of Brazil Elections, Meta Content Moderation Decisions Raise Questions
Two recent moderation decisions—while later reversed—have raised concerns about the company's policies and practices, writes Laís Martins.
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Kevin Moorebidity @kevinwmoore.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
From this day on 2012: probably the most popular thing I’ve ever drawn.
TinTin discovers Edward Said.
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Movies Silently @moviessilently.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s particularly cruel to do this to Garbo, who protected her privacy and peace but it’s not surprising she was chosen. After all, she told the world “no” and AI pushers love to run roughshod over consenf www.theguardian.com/film/2026/se...
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SKF advert review – let’s hope this dull AI Greta Garbo is not the future
Swedish-American actor exhumed for bizarre, humourless 99 seconds that give us another reason to resent AI
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
President Macron, "Welcome back" "If, indeed, the British want to return, and if the Prime Minister is moving in that direction, I think that is very good news both for his country and for Europeans."
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 30/09/2026
Daily Show shreds Trump over his taxpayer funded ads – and gets a Reflecting Pool jab in to do it
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Daily Show shreds Trump over his taxpayer funded ads
Both Democrats and Republicans have criticized the ads, which have aired on multiple networks in recent days
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Mekka Okereke @mekka.mekka-tech.com · 30/09/2026
She suffers. Because she hurt herself. 🤷🏿‍♂️ She spent years misleading other women into nonsense beliefs about what traditional means. She lived in a fantasy cartoon of fashy subservience. She's a slow learner. Now she's figuring out what millions of other women that she fought against, already knew.
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Her Brand Was Tradwife. Now She’s Divorced.
What happens when a trad influencer leaves her husband, questions her beliefs, stops selling anti-feminism T-shirts — and still needs to make a living online?
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
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Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft draw Sen. Warren questions about AI tax subsidies
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking the leaders of Meta, Google, Amazon and Microsoft about AI and data center subsidies authorized by GOP legislation.
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
This is wrong: Trump and Republicans in Congress gave BILLIONS in tax breaks to Big Tech companies building AI data centers. So YOUR tax dollars are subsidizing their AI data centers — at the same time you pay higher electricity and water bills.
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8 Matts in a Duffel Bag @scratchbomb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
this is how a cartoon dog would stand if it was about to be lifted in the air by the aroma of a delicious pie
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 30/09/2026
Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
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Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
Exclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weather
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The most useless form of news is “CEO says.” Can this tool actually do what it says or is the company just trying to profit off fear?
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26/09/2026
Talarico: "Corrupt politicians are profiting off a corrupt war and Texans are literally paying the price ... this war in Iran is a disaster. It is killing Americans, driving up the price of gas and diesel, it is wrecking our moral standing around the world. And it must end."
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Luke McGee @lukemcgee.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Swiss say no to hardening neutrality principle, safeguarding sanctions on Russia www.politico.eu/article/swis...
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Donna Stern @dvsmemphis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
James Talarico called Ken Paxton’s cell to invite him to a Fox News debate with Bret Baier. Paxton didn’t pick up. Talarico has accepted four local-TV debates; Paxton has committed to none. Texans deserve more than a Senate candidate who ghosts the debate stage #momsky#sheshed
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The amount of Amazon workers relying on SNAP and Medicaid has nearly tripled since 2020 — while Amazon’s annual profits soared by over 550%. It’s the same story everywhere: corporate profits are at record highs, while workers’ share of the economy is at a record low. We must unrig the system.
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26/09/2026
"Why should Canadians trust Americans who have twice elected someone they consider a venal, dangerous buffoon? They could excuse them for being 'tricked' the first time. But electing him again, by a bigger margin the second time, tells them all they need to know." — @brynntannehill.bsky.social
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The view from Canada: Make America Think Again
Rebuilding trust will take generations.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 27/09/2026
Q: Some folks in the administration have floated the idea of having federal troops at polling places. Do you have thoughts on that? MIKE COLLINS: The last thing we want is for people to not have confidence in the elections, so if that's something they decide they have to look at, that's fine w/ me
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Elayne Boosler @eboosler.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The UN: "The US was the ONLY nation to vote "NO" against ensuring & strengthening worldwide access to justice for all women & girls. The resolution passed with 37 yes votes, 6 countries (Côte d’Ivoire, Congo, Egypt, Mali, Mauritania & Saudi Arabia) abstained." Good company, huh? Vote Blue!
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024. In 2025, he made 1,794x more. And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers? I will continue my boycott of Starbucks.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 26/09/2026
Being a leftist means taking big shots. And making them.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
On this day in 1994, the Clinton administration's heathcare reform plan was declared "dead" by Congress. Over 30 years later, the US is still the only industrialized country without universal healthcare. This should be a national outrage.
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Arbaz Kakkar5 @arbazkakkar5.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The fact that Talarico is polling so tightly with Paxton says some really awful things about Texans, not to mention Americans in general.
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
THIS 👇 IS TRUE.......
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