A new study shows that among people hospitalized with COVID19, other viruses such as EBV, HSV1, and CMV may be reactivated. This effect isn’t limited to those who are immunocompromised, either. So if you’re wondering why I’m still masking indoors in public, have a read.

COVID can wake up a slew of dormant viruses inside you

Reactivation of typically harmless anelloviruses, in particular, seems to be linked with developing long COVID, study finds.

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While fishing, 4 men in a group walked by a few times where 1 of my kids was by themselves with our Malinois. Spouse was in river fishing & “was glad to have the dog” with the kid when the men walked by. Asked if spouse would have felt the same way if a group of women walked by. “Of course not.”

Looking forward to this rapist getting his ass beat in under 60 seconds again

IrishStar.com@irishstar.com · 57m ago

Conor McGregor has provided a positive update on his latest long-term injury setback, revealing that his recent surgery "went excellent" and that he is "confident".

The state wants to improve safety on a stretch of the highway, but Anchorage policy makers say they think the $1.5 billion project could make the road more dangerous.

State says the Seward Highway project will make it safer. Critics call it a boondoggle.

The state wants to improve safety on a stretch of the highway, but Anchorage policy makers say they think the $1.5 billion project could make the road more dangerous.

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Fuel prices are rising again. Diesel up ~35 cents since I filled up last week.

3 disc “Essential Bruce Springsteen” Album & “Drive All Night” isn’t on it??WTF is this

Please donate to help a Fairbanksan being detained by ICE. “On July 31, 2026, my brother was detained by ICE in Fairbanks, Alaska, despite being in the United States legally and actively working toward permanent resident status.” www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring... #Alaska #AkLeg #FuckICE

Donate to Help Bring My Brother Home from ICE Detention, organized by Rachel Hanft

I created this fundraiser on behalf of a dear friend whose family has been … Rachel Hanft needs your support for Help Bring My Brother Home from ICE Detention

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I'm really, really, really tired of public health officials going out of their way to tell us that the dead had "underlying conditions" — a phrase so vague as to be useless in actually informing risk assessment. It's just ableism...

Matthew Cortland (they)@matthewcort.land · 21h ago

Why? "Underlying conditions" offers relief to a reader the coverage presumes is healthy. It works especially well because it is so vague. Without knowing the conditions these two lost souls had, readers can supply whatever medical history would make their deaths feel safely remote. 🧵

#akleg The Lt. Gov is taking testimony on Alaska Ballot Measure 1 and you can call anytime 9-11am. Please vote YES to reinstate campaign contribution limits! aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublic...

those poor, splattered brains

Marisa Kabas@marisakabas.bsky.social · 6d ago

i think el-sayed winning the michigan senate primary will permanently break the brains that were being held together by string since mamdani

Billionaire litters in space

Sky News@news.sky.com · 21h ago

SpaceX latest: Abandoned rocket about to slam into moon at high speed

As predicted, Susan Collins comes out against Blanche. Don’t make too much of it. The R leadership okayed it b/c they have a vote to lose and b/c Collins in a tight race in Maine, in which Ds have won last several presidential elections. But they can’t lose another. All eyes on Cassidy and Murkowski

Alaska was among the states that lost the largest share of its federal workforce in the first year of the current Trump administration, according to a new state report.

Alaska lost federal jobs at one of the highest rates among states in 2025, report finds

By the fourth quarter of 2025, Alaska’s federal civilian workforce had lost 1,607 jobs, amounting to a 10.5% loss from a year earlier, according to a state report.

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Alaska Beacon reporter James Brooks walks through early voting in-person which is open today through primary Election Day on August 18. Note it’s a “pick one” primary: choose 1 candidate for each race & the top 4 will advance to the ranked choice general election

Alaska Beacon explainer: early voting in the 2026 primary election

For the description: Alaska Beacon reporter James Brooks walks through early voting in-person which is open Monday August 3 through primary Election Day on August 18, 2026. Note that it’s a “pick…

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This is the end of my long 🧵 if you want the tl;dr version. Early voting starts today and last day to vote is Aug 18th. Primary is 1 🗳️ only so lets make it count 🙂.

Laura Norton-Cruz, LMSW, CLC@lauritadianita.bsky.social · 2d ago

So, in summary: * I trust Tom as a person, leader, & man from personal experience * Tom & Julia have the govt/community/systems/policy/budget experience to right the ship that Dunleavy has nearly wrecked * The campaign is policy-focused & respectful to voters * Their plans are good & credible

JFC how many people has Pohl killed? He killed the Walmart shoplifter too

Anchorage Daily News@adn.com · 2d ago

Police identified the cab driver and passenger who were killed in a collision with an Anchorage Police Department cruiser on Saturday in Midtown.

Good framing.

Kindergarten girls targeted for invasive exams by new GOP-led ballot measure

Washington State voters will decide the fate of a ballot initiative that would require girls from kindergarten through high school to undergo sex-verification testing before playing school sports — a ...

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Since early voting for the AK primary starts today, I'll share some of the reasons why I'm voting for Tom Begich in the primary. And I'll start w/ the most personal, since everyone can look at campaign websites & materials, APOC reports, etc., but not everyone has met all 3 left-of-center candidates

I have no words for how creepy and gross this is. And of course it is only for girls.

Gillian Branstetter@gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 2d ago

An initiative on the ballot in Washington state in November would require all athletes seeking to play girl's sports from kindergarten to high school to undergo "genetic screening, a testosterone-levels test, or an examination of their reproductive anatomy" before they can play

After revelations about Palantir going on a Democratic consultants hiring spree, I strongly recommend everyone educate themselves about what these surveillance tools do and are capable of...

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver@lastweektonight.com · 2d ago

This week’s main story is about how police use surveillance tools like cameras, microphones, license plate readers, “cell site simulators,” and the practice of “predictive policing,” to create a world that has been lovingly described as “Big Brother on steroids.” Full segment at the link in our bio.

Hydaburg, on Prince of Wales Island, has been without running water since last week, according to the Alaska state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

It's weird when people bristle at the idea of abolishing billionaires. Are you a billionaire? Is your mum one? Why do you care? It would be good to abolish billionaires. More money for public services, less money for them to buy rape islands.

George Santos figured it out? Santos? Yeah, this one hurts. (2023)

Transphobes: We hAvE tO pRoTEcT wOmEn from “BiLoGiCaL maLeS” Cis men murdering thousands of women each year: Transphobes: 🦗 🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗🦗

Hehehe the transphobe played shit defense & got elbowed in the face, her defensive foul was called 😂

Noted

Sorrowscopes@sorrowscopes.bsky.social · 3d ago

Sagittarius: Pack a light suitcase and make sure your gas tank is full. Your chances of being run out of town by an angry mob this week are quite high.

in Alaska progressives are trying to find reasons why it's justifiable that Anthropic employees are maxing out on a candidate for governor, but it isn't justifiable. Anthropic is not a justifiable company and systematically trying to buy politicians is also not justifiable bsky.app/profile/laur...

Laura Norton-Cruz, LMSW, CLC@lauritadianita.bsky.social · 6d ago

Some of the people who ❤️ JKT are rushing to defend him w/ the "the 1st Anthropic employee is from Soldotna" & "Anthropic & those other AI companies are more ethical." But some saw that 81% of $ from Outside & AI $ & switched their allegiances. Same after the running mate picks. It's not too late.

Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise Face Off Alone On ‘Celebrity Family Feud’

Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise Face Off Alone On ‘Celebrity Family Feud’

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The WNBA has never had a trans woman play in the league’s 30-year history and now the right and other anti-trans activists are hammering the league over something that has never been an issue, proving once again it isn’t about protection but exhibiting cruelty toward trans people.