6 years since the first UK lockdown. #LongCovid hasn’t gone away. ONS estimates from 2024 suggest ~2 million people in England & Scotland. Every infection carries a ~1 in 50 chance of developing long Covid that could last anything from four weeks to being effectively permanent.

“Waking up, it’s like you’ve been hit by a truck. Everything’s shaking, vibrating internally. My brain feels inflamed, it’s like you’ve got a concussion.” Rhi has had #MEcfs for over 20 years.

Clip from yesterday’s BBC South report about the #MECFS Alliance event on the future of #MECFS and #LongCOVID research. Sam, an ME patient, says the government failing to fund further research after the success of DecodeME is “absolutely disgraceful”.

Clip from Radio New Zealand: A former city councillor describes the impact of #LongCOVID. Going from a busy, active life to, at her worst, living on her couch unable to walk, using a commode beside her.

“She actually asked me a couple of times, you know, am I going to die? She felt so unwell.” Isla is 10 and developed #MECFS after a COVID infection. She is 95% housebound and just wants to “have fun and do things with her friends”. From BBC Lifeline: Action for ME

George Monbiot describes the treatment of #MECFS as “The Greatest Medical Scandal of the 21st century”. Repost of the introduction to my 27-minute explainer video for #MEAwarenessMonth — now optimised for phones.

Jo Platt MP, who lives with #MECFS and #LongCovid, told UK Parliament the COVID-19 Inquiry found Long Covid was repeatedly dismissed despite affecting nearly 2 million people. She asked the Government what steps it will take to act on the Inquiry’s findings, 23 April 2025.

What is #MECFS? A brief overview of symptoms, diagnosis and management based on the 2021 NICE guideline. It’s not being tired all the time, patients have an energy impairment that dramatically limits their activity.

Professor Chris Ponting on the 116 blood molecule differences his team found in people with #MECFS “This is not a psychological disease” people did not alter their blood molecules just to “spook the psychiatrists”. Clip from Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI 2026

“It’s been devastating… it’s capsized my life as a mother.” Jane had to give up her 18yr career to care for her child with #LongCovid MP Jo Platt, who has #LongCovid and #MECFS warns we’ve stopped counting cases so don’t even know the extent of the problem. Clip from ITV News.

Lucy Powell: "We've got to do our politics differently, we've got to end the factionalism" Powell, who was in Starmer shadow cabinet from 2020-24 while the Lab right waged a relentless war on the left, purging members & blocking candidates, & who then joined his cabinet.

Is it really Trump, or a clone? When you see two on live TV, it's a wake-up call. The media is lying. #FakeNews #MediaBias #WakeUp #DeepFake #Conspiracy #TruthSeeker #PoliticalCommentary #RealNews Watch today’s FULL SHOW — link in bio 🔥

lmao whats going on

"What this administration is doing is unprecedented. It's a full frontal assault." AFGE's Rushab Sanghvi on the mass firings of federal workers, and AFGE's work to protect them: youtu.be/o9-sZIXALDI?...

It's an inevitable trade-off of genuine 'big-tent' politics that, from time to time, you will want to burn the exasperating shit show down in an apocalyptic inferno worthy of its own true crime podcast. Breathe through it. It will pass. Eventually. Probably.

Big week ahead for cruise with our first inaugural call of the season, the @princesscruise.bsky.social Majestic Princess, as well as the Viking Neptune and Silversea Silver Endeavour. For details on this year’s cruise season, visit https://bit.ly/4kTti0O @visitbelfast.bsky.social

Scoliosis often progresses without pain, especially during growth. Early diagnosis helps families understand risk, monitor intelligently, and preserve options before progression limits them. Timing matters. 📩 Upload your child’s X-rays for review. #ScoliSMART

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Mark Carney said the quiet part out loud and it’s refreshing I gotta say this was the speech that met the moment For my thoughts sign up at badandbitchy.com no paywalls

A dream match for the ages took place as part of the #OwenCup between Samoa Joe & Will Ospreay! Watch the #AEWDoN replay RIGHT NOW on HBO Max PPV!

Xavier Becerra’s colleagues don’t trust him. Why should you?

WATCH: A popular heritage railway line in Kent reopens today after major work to replace a bridge. Jonnie Pay is general manager of the Spa Valley Railway #kmfmnews Read more: www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-we...

Happy Birthday Mr Cavalier ⚔️✨ 🥳🎈🎉🎈🎊🎈🫶🏾

The finch gang for breakfast. Squirrel in the background.

Good afternoon 🌞 and Happy Thursday dolls. I hope everyone has a phenomenal day today.💃🏽🥰

Republicans on defense over high gas prices.

The Trump administration says it will allow the Stonewall National Monument in New York to fly a rainbow Pride flag once again.

🚨BREAKING: Israel Has Committed A Series Of Civilian Massacres In South Lebanon The town of Ma’arat al-Nu’man was struck, burying an entire family under the rubble of their home. Israel is openly bragging about these strikes.

A new study showed COVID vaccinated individuals, who contract the virus, likely shed less virus and are less infectious & infect less people in the first months after vaccination

#diddy #combs #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-15/us/Crime%20%26%20Law/en/bs/New-York-City-revokes-Diddy’s-ceremonial-key/1277295

“Enough power to supply 3 million homes for a year.” @colorado.gov on the rapid expansion of clean energy in Colorado under his leadership.

Whispers of Power: Book Two of Now Comes Grim by @grimpublishing.bsky.social Before war consumes the galaxy, before the battlefield is drenched in blood, there are the whispers—of power, of betrayal, of men willing to sacrifice everything to shape the future. a.co/d/iQQnejO #scifi

Even White Supremacist Nick Fuentes is dissing The All American Halftime Show 😂. #Meme, #Freepalestine, #Progressivism

CUTE CAT VIDEOS — OR CAT-ASTROPHE WAITING TO HAPPEN? “Doc” is back, with an important message for everyone worried about the risks of unregulated AI (artificial intelligence) in the years ahead. He calls it “Artificial UN-intelligence.” What do YOU call it? #AI #parody #BackToTheFuture

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins the Magic Johnson Western Conference Finals MVP award 🏆

The minute we throw trans people under the bus is the minute we let the fascists win.

The scientific method of parking a car.

Came for the politics. Stayed for the fish. Left with my heart full and my plate alarmingly empty. See y'all at the convention later! Let me know if you want to get involved in building a new American dream together & we'll make it happen. #Mayra4Congress #scdems #scdemweekend #DemocraticConvention

ABS confirmed in #Marlins at #Mets (Top 5). New York Mets challenged the ball call on Christian Scott's pitch to Christopher Morel. Ball confirmed. HP: Ryan Additon | Upheld 54.8% (40/73). Result: Christopher Morel walks.

Post yer getaway vehicle

A clip surfaced of Speaker Johnson saying Congress should be allowed stock trading since their salary hasn’t changed since 2009, and they need to “take care of their families.” Congress makes $174,000 a year, while US minimum wage is $7.25. Seen Trump’s stock trades?🧵 moneywise.com/news/top-sto...

Dear fellow Canadians... We got another petition. 😁 This time, it's to dig deep to find out all the shenanigans surrounding any criminality, of the separatist movement in Alberta I feel like we might enjoy this petition. Danielle Smith doesn't mind, she understands all about petitions. Sign it.✅

From Egypt to Southeast Asia, energy importers want out of volatile fossil fuel markets. Tim McDonnell explains how China’s batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, and critical minerals are giving Beijing new leverage after the Iran war. Watch - tinyurl.com/mrxzdxnb

Check out my latest @youtube full conversation here youtu.be/t4T7dvmwOCc?...

#djt #trump #children #sa #maga Trump is a stand up guy right nationalist Christian's(natc)?

Cannabis at 16-24 years old #stanfordmed #andrewhuberman #advice #cannabis #medicine #health

WAKE THE FUCK UP AMERICANS

MAGA LIKES TARIFFS THAT HURT AMERICANS

The team behind the Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask PC ports have recently done a Starfox 64 port that's newly compatible on Steam Deck. As a furry who's into retro games, I cannot imagine something more deserving of my afternoon's attention. Let's rock & roll! 🦊🦚🐰🐸🚀✨🌌

Booommm 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 Fiiiiiiiirrreeee 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 JUST IN: Rostov region, Russia. An oil depot in Matveyev Kurgan is reportedly burning after a drone strike.

L'audition de Bolloré à l'Assemblée était "une promenade de santé" selon @sophietaillepolian.bsky.social et "l'occasion de dire ce qu'Alloncle ne pouvait pas dire" sur le coût de l'audiovisuel public pour @paulaveline.bsky.social ⤵️ www.arretsurimages.net/emissions/ar...

Trump just sold a pardon for $5 billion

A caveman mask was worn by a scientist to trap 7 crows on a university campus. Within hours, the face had been recognized by crows across a 25-mile radius — including birds that hadn't even been present.

El ganado viene bravo...

I feel like the red light just adds to the furry plaps. What do yall think?

Firework show to end the night 🎆

Birthday Recap 6/1/1969

This claim is 100% weapons grade bullshit. Another Fox "News" host that's full of shit...

🤯 The mother of this Russian soldier was congratulated on him missing in action. He saw the video.

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