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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 13h

I love this image.

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Richard Knott @richardknott.bsky.social · 7h

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Jeremy Faust, MD @jeremyfaust.bsky.social · 9h

We have breaking news in Inside Medicine.

We had heard rumors of RIFs to CDC.

But this is the first visual confirmation that it has occurred tonight, and at high levels in the agency.

Here is what we know...and then some well-sourced rumors (but rumors, nonetheless, not confirmed) 🧵...

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Mollie Katzen @molliekatzen.bsky.social · 13h

"President Trump continued to describe Portland as a city on fire Friday even as residents enjoyed the first fall rain and the lone demonstrator at the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement building was dressed as a pink Care Bear."

Sometimes there is a good sentence or two in the NYT.

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Richard Knott @richardknott.bsky.social · 11h

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 1d

www.wweek.com/culture/2025...

Can you put into words what that purpose is? You and the frog have really become icons of this protest.

There’s been a nice overall whimsy that has shown up. The frog is amazing. We had a bunch of other inflatable people here last night, too. I saw people playing Twister the other day.

What they rely on is fear. So by coming out in an absurdist manner, it speaks to them, to some extent, that we’re actually not that afraid.

It also dismantles their narrative a little bit. When they try to describe this situation as “war-torn,” it becomes much harder to take them seriously when they have to post a video saying [U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security] Kristi Noem is up on the balcony staring over the Antifa Army and it’s, like, eight journalists and five protesters and one of them is in a chicken suit.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 23h

THIS!! 👇👇

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TrumpFile.org @trumpfile.org · 11h

ES&S, a voting machine company founded by Republicans, has been connected to issues in nearly every election this century. Here's what you should know since another Republican just bought Dominion. trumpfile.substack.com/the-electron...

The electronic threat to U.S. democracy

Some voting machines connect to the internet, and Republicans refuse to protect them from hackers.

trumpfile.substack.com

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EV Curve Futurist @evcurvefuturist.com · 13h

Top 10 EV markets by 2025 YTD share of new car sales ⚡

1. Norway — 98.4%
2. Nepal — 76%*
3. Denmark — 67%
4. Sweden — 60%
5. Finland — 56%
6. China — 55%
7. Netherlands — 55%
8. Iceland — 51%
9. Singapore — 43.5%
10. Belgium — 41%

The electric era isn’t next — it’s now. ⚡ #EV #EnergyTransition

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13h

Trump has hired over 100 fossil fuel insiders to staff his administration and advance the industry's agenda.

Is it any wonder why his Big Ugly Bill contains more than $40B in new subsidies and tax breaks for Big Oil?

The Secret Behind High Gas Prices

Robert Reich

www.youtube.com

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Richard Knott @richardknott.bsky.social · 17h

Why Idaho? Aid in training with US resources or better access to aircraft manufacturing? Or is the border with Canada significant?

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Zamafir @zamafir.bsky.social · 19h

Expect several parts suppliers to fail in the coming year, and some parts to keep polluting vehicles running, becoming impossible to find.

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Richard Knott @richardknott.bsky.social · 19h

www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

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Richard Knott @richardknott.bsky.social · 19h

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serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social @serena-spencer-esq.bsky.social · 19h

“UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems

Shifting Trump tariffs have created a nightmare for UPS, as thousands of packages from overseas pile up at its hubs while they await customs clearance.”

UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems

Shifting Trump tariffs have created a nightmare for UPS, as thousands of packages from overseas pile up at its hubs while they await customs clearance.

www.nbcnews.com

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 19h

Breaking: MIT just became the first university to reject an agreement that would trade support for the Trump admin's higher education agenda in exchange for favorable treatment.

"Fundamentally, the premise of the document is inconsistent with our core belief." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment

www.nytimes.com

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Richard Knott @richardknott.bsky.social · 19h

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The BMJ @bmj.com · 19h

The Trump administration and its allies have taken several steps to ensure that medical schools in the US dismantle all diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

It is patients who will be the victims of this, write @gavinyamey.bsky.social and @michaeldgreen.com
www.bmj.com/content/391/...

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The BMJ @bmj.com · 19h

The Trump administration and its allies have taken several steps to ensure that medical schools in the US dismantle all diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

It is patients who will be the victims of this, write @gavinyamey.bsky.social and @michaeldgreen.com
www.bmj.com/content/391/...

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Richard Knott @richardknott.bsky.social · 19h

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 19h

It took Hitler 3 months to remake the opposition into a terrorist threat so they could use the power of the state to crush all opposition.

It’s taking Trump longer, but here it comes👇

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Felix Hamer • electricfelix @electricfelix.bsky.social · 21h

"Qinghai’s Talatan solar project:
Capacity of 16,930 megawatts of power, could run every Chicago household

Still adding panels w/ a target of growing 10 x the area of Manhattan in 3 yrs

Another 4,700 megawatts of wind energy & 7,380 megawatts of hydroelectric dams are nearby"

#nytimes

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 1d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Richard Knott @richardknott.bsky.social · 1d

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 5d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. This is her final message from it.⚜️💙⚜️

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Richard Knott @richardknott.bsky.social · 1d

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TrumpFile.org @trumpfile.org · 1d

The White House filmed this ad after the "Antifa roundtable" yesterday. I fear there's simply no way any of us can compete with the millions of dollars they're spending to make people believe Antifa is real.

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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 1d

Hard plastic made from bamboo is as strong and durable as conventional plastics for uses such as household appliances and car interiors, but also recyclable and biodegrades easily in soil.

Biodegradable plastic made from bamboo is strong and easy to recycle

Bamboo is a highly renewable resource, and its cellulose fibres can be turned into a hard, mouldable plastic for use in cars and appliances

www.newscientist.com

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Richard Knott @richardknott.bsky.social · 1d

No, not heard of a new one at all!
I have fond memories of the last one, both my parents had one

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 1d

I was working on the story and he just came out and said it

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."

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Zamafir @zamafir.bsky.social · 1d

Ferrari: 5,000 LBs, 1,000 HP, 0-60 2.5s, 193 MPH
Taycan: 4,925 LBs, 1,019 HP, 0-60 2.1s, 190 MPH
SU7: 5,203 LBs, 1,548 HP, 0-60 1.9s, 217 MPH
Lucid: 5,300 LBs, 1,234 HP, 0-60 1.9s, 205 MPH

Folks I know with Ferrari 'it' cars (F40/50/Enzo) own them for their provenance in time, looks, experience...

Electrek @electrek.co · 2d

Ferrari reveals the specs of its first all-electric car: Elettrica

Ferrari has released the specs of its first all-electric car, the Elettrica, and gave us a detailed look at the technology behind it. You will find the full specs and my take on the event below. more…

electrek.co

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