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More important headline: “Closure of US institute [NCAR] will do immense harm to all Americans.”
The National Center for Atmospheric Research has played a leading role in providing data, modelling and supercomputing to researchers around the world – but the Trump administration is set to shut it down
Closure of US institute will do immense harm to climate research
The National Center for Atmospheric Research has played a leading role in providing data, modelling and supercomputing to researchers around the world – but the Trump administration is set to shut it down
www.newscientist.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
More important headline: “Closure of US institute [NCAR] will do immense harm to all Americans.”
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He appears to have bypassed legitimate scientific review to provide funding to a very controversial group. And there is this huge question: why are the researchers not doing this study in Denmark, a country that we all now know does not itself recommend a birth dose of HepB vaccine, while G-B does?
December 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
He appears to have bypassed legitimate scientific review to provide funding to a very controversial group. And there is this huge question: why are the researchers not doing this study in Denmark, a country that we all now know does not itself recommend a birth dose of HepB vaccine, while G-B does?
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Who's actually in charge? Hard to choose one graf, read the whole thing. Here's one: "He has given his newfound power away to a small set of virtually unaccountable advisers, insulated from public outcry and indifferent to public opinion." 🎁 link www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/o...
Opinion | The Man Who Rules the Country Presides Over Nothing
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Who's actually in charge? Hard to choose one graf, read the whole thing. Here's one: "He has given his newfound power away to a small set of virtually unaccountable advisers, insulated from public outcry and indifferent to public opinion." 🎁 link www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/o...
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The world's leader in science is dismantling itself. For nothing.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The world's leader in science is dismantling itself. For nothing.
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Temperature anomalies, last 30 days (Nov. 16 thru Dec. 15). Remarkably warm across nearly the entire Western U.S. EXCEPT California's Central Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. One of the most persistent inversions I've ever seen. #CAwx
December 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Temperature anomalies, last 30 days (Nov. 16 thru Dec. 15). Remarkably warm across nearly the entire Western U.S. EXCEPT California's Central Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. One of the most persistent inversions I've ever seen. #CAwx
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Before the machinery arrived, seabed was brimming with animal life, despite absence of light and a severe lack of nutrients
After mining had shredded the seabed, the change was stark
Animal numbers dropped by 37% within machine’s tracks, while species diversity fell by 32%
After mining had shredded the seabed, the change was stark
Animal numbers dropped by 37% within machine’s tracks, while species diversity fell by 32%
December 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Before the machinery arrived, seabed was brimming with animal life, despite absence of light and a severe lack of nutrients
After mining had shredded the seabed, the change was stark
Animal numbers dropped by 37% within machine’s tracks, while species diversity fell by 32%
After mining had shredded the seabed, the change was stark
Animal numbers dropped by 37% within machine’s tracks, while species diversity fell by 32%
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Because it’s a smash and grab.
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it faced hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state programs and projects last year.
(Published July 2024)
(Published July 2024)
School Vouchers Were Supposed to Save Taxpayer Money. Instead They Blew a Massive Hole in Arizona’s Budget.
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, has spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it’s now facing hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state program...
www.propublica.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Because it’s a smash and grab.
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"He’s 62, and she’s 64; she’s going to get on Medicare next year. Their premium is going to $3,000," Congressman Flood said...
“$3,000 a month is obscene. That buys you the best house in Butler County, Nebraska.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“$3,000 a month is obscene. That buys you the best house in Butler County, Nebraska.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Analysis | Rank-and-file Republicans feel heat from constituents on health care
As efforts to address expiring Obamacare subsidies stall in Congress, members of Trump’s party say it’s time to find a way to help millions afford health insurance.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"He’s 62, and she’s 64; she’s going to get on Medicare next year. Their premium is going to $3,000," Congressman Flood said...
“$3,000 a month is obscene. That buys you the best house in Butler County, Nebraska.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
“$3,000 a month is obscene. That buys you the best house in Butler County, Nebraska.”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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NEW: After reporting by ProPublica revealed industry connections among Transportation Department regulators and showed how they are seeking to loosen oil and gas pipeline safety regulations, Sen. Maria Cantwell is demanding answers.
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
Amid Trump’s Proposed Pipeline Safety Rollbacks, Senator Questions Regulators’ Industry Ties
After reporting by ProPublica revealed industry connections among Transportation Department regulators and showed how they are seeking to loosen oil and gas pipeline safety regulations, Sen. Maria Can...
www.propublica.org
December 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
NEW: After reporting by ProPublica revealed industry connections among Transportation Department regulators and showed how they are seeking to loosen oil and gas pipeline safety regulations, Sen. Maria Cantwell is demanding answers.
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
By @jessecoburn.bsky.social
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"Today, the Trump meme coin has lost 88% of its value...
"First Lady Melania Trump’s meme coin suffered even steeper losses. Today it’s worth just 11 cents, which means anyone who bought at the top and held on has lost 99% of their investment..."
www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/b...
"First Lady Melania Trump’s meme coin suffered even steeper losses. Today it’s worth just 11 cents, which means anyone who bought at the top and held on has lost 99% of their investment..."
www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/b...
These Trump bets boomed. Now they’re huge busts | CNN Business
Donald Trump’s return to the White House set off a gold rush on Wall Street and in the crypto world.
www.cnn.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"Today, the Trump meme coin has lost 88% of its value...
"First Lady Melania Trump’s meme coin suffered even steeper losses. Today it’s worth just 11 cents, which means anyone who bought at the top and held on has lost 99% of their investment..."
www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/b...
"First Lady Melania Trump’s meme coin suffered even steeper losses. Today it’s worth just 11 cents, which means anyone who bought at the top and held on has lost 99% of their investment..."
www.cnn.com/2025/12/15/b...
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And finally, the assault on Section 230. This is the endgame for independent speech.
If you repeal 230, you don’t hurt Google or Meta—they have the lawyers to survive. You destroy the small forums, the independent blogs, the dissenters. You make the cost of speaking the truth too high to bear.
If you repeal 230, you don’t hurt Google or Meta—they have the lawyers to survive. You destroy the small forums, the independent blogs, the dissenters. You make the cost of speaking the truth too high to bear.
How Democrats’ Attack On Section 230 Plays Right Into Trump’s Censorial Plans
Like clockwork, lawmakers are once again rallying around the idea of eliminating Section 230. That Republicans are leading this charge is hardly surprising—repealing Section 230 is explicitly laid …
www.techdirt.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
And finally, the assault on Section 230. This is the endgame for independent speech.
If you repeal 230, you don’t hurt Google or Meta—they have the lawyers to survive. You destroy the small forums, the independent blogs, the dissenters. You make the cost of speaking the truth too high to bear.
If you repeal 230, you don’t hurt Google or Meta—they have the lawyers to survive. You destroy the small forums, the independent blogs, the dissenters. You make the cost of speaking the truth too high to bear.
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WSJ explains how FBI was able to solve Pipe Bomber case after so many years: an Agent wrote code to access T-Mobile data FBI HAD thought was corrupted.
Story confirms Cole is a Trump supporter and describes Agents are pissed bc Kash and Bongino are claiming credit.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Story confirms Cole is a Trump supporter and describes Agents are pissed bc Kash and Bongino are claiming credit.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
December 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
WSJ explains how FBI was able to solve Pipe Bomber case after so many years: an Agent wrote code to access T-Mobile data FBI HAD thought was corrupted.
Story confirms Cole is a Trump supporter and describes Agents are pissed bc Kash and Bongino are claiming credit.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Story confirms Cole is a Trump supporter and describes Agents are pissed bc Kash and Bongino are claiming credit.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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An Australian trauma surgeon, who is a friend of a friend, said in a group chat that in her entire 20-year career she has only treated TWO gunshot victims.
TWO.
Can any American trauma surgeon who has also practiced for twenty years say the same?
I highly doubt it.
TWO.
Can any American trauma surgeon who has also practiced for twenty years say the same?
I highly doubt it.
December 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
An Australian trauma surgeon, who is a friend of a friend, said in a group chat that in her entire 20-year career she has only treated TWO gunshot victims.
TWO.
Can any American trauma surgeon who has also practiced for twenty years say the same?
I highly doubt it.
TWO.
Can any American trauma surgeon who has also practiced for twenty years say the same?
I highly doubt it.
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People are saying this shows the NYT is as bad as Fox News.
Nope! Fox News is better.
Nope! Fox News is better.
December 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
People are saying this shows the NYT is as bad as Fox News.
Nope! Fox News is better.
Nope! Fox News is better.
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Ukraine willing to drop ambitions to join Nato, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine willing to drop ambitions to join Nato, Zelenskyy says
The move marks a major shift for Ukraine, which has fought to join Nato as a safeguard against Russian attacks
Ukraine is willing to drop its ambitions to join Nato in exchange for western security guarantees, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said before talks in Berlin.
The Ukrainian president aired the concession as he flew to the German capital, where he began meetings with Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner in efforts to end the war with Russia. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Ukraine willing to drop ambitions to join Nato, Zelenskyy says
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Guarantee every Republican asked about this “hasn’t had time to really look into it yet.”
trumpcard.gov is live and the million dollar fees are all referred to as “gifts” or “contributions” to an undisclosed party lol
December 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Guarantee every Republican asked about this “hasn’t had time to really look into it yet.”
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The thing about measles is that it’s the only known virus that triggers immune amnesia - it causes your immune system to forget everything it has previously learned. Meaning you essentially reset to zero and are now at risk of basically everything.
It can take 2-3 years to get immunities back.
It can take 2-3 years to get immunities back.
December 14, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The thing about measles is that it’s the only known virus that triggers immune amnesia - it causes your immune system to forget everything it has previously learned. Meaning you essentially reset to zero and are now at risk of basically everything.
It can take 2-3 years to get immunities back.
It can take 2-3 years to get immunities back.
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Mark Zuckerberg is building a data center in Louisiana that will use 3x more electricity than all of New Orleans.
Oligarchs want YOU to pay for these data centers with higher water & electric bills.
Americans must fight back against billionaires who put profits over people.
Oligarchs want YOU to pay for these data centers with higher water & electric bills.
Americans must fight back against billionaires who put profits over people.
December 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Mark Zuckerberg is building a data center in Louisiana that will use 3x more electricity than all of New Orleans.
Oligarchs want YOU to pay for these data centers with higher water & electric bills.
Americans must fight back against billionaires who put profits over people.
Oligarchs want YOU to pay for these data centers with higher water & electric bills.
Americans must fight back against billionaires who put profits over people.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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My law firm is litigating 66 voting and election cases in 35 states. This is an insanely large number for this point on the election cycle.
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
December 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
My law firm is litigating 66 voting and election cases in 35 states. This is an insanely large number for this point on the election cycle.
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
The 2026 midterm elections will be a fight to protect free and fair election. I started Democracy Docket to keep you informed. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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And if we save up enough doll and pencil ration cards, can we donate them back to him so he can put more gold in another one of his bathrooms?
December 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
And if we save up enough doll and pencil ration cards, can we donate them back to him so he can put more gold in another one of his bathrooms?
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The RFK, jr effect.
December 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The RFK, jr effect.
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The bill needed 60 votes to pass, but only four Republicans broke with their party and voted to extend the subsidies that millions rely on: Josh Hawley, Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Susan Collins, resulting in a total of just 51 votes in favor. trib.al/6MSW0cH
List of Every Republican Who Voted to Make Obamacare More Expensive
Here is the full list of Republicans who don’t care that health insurance costs are about to skyrocket for millions of Americans.
trib.al
December 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The bill needed 60 votes to pass, but only four Republicans broke with their party and voted to extend the subsidies that millions rely on: Josh Hawley, Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Susan Collins, resulting in a total of just 51 votes in favor. trib.al/6MSW0cH
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Remarkable how brutal the ruling against Trump on Abrego Garcia truly is: It details flagrant and malicious abuses of power all throughout. Trump and Stephen Miller were testing their ability to spread lawless state terror. But the court held the line. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
Fiasco for Trump as Judge Issues Harsh Rebuke in Abrego Garcia Case
Judge Paula Xinis’s ruling temporarily freed Kilmar Abrego Garcia from custody. It also savagely indicted Trump’s lawless handling of this whole affair from start to finish.
newrepublic.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Remarkable how brutal the ruling against Trump on Abrego Garcia truly is: It details flagrant and malicious abuses of power all throughout. Trump and Stephen Miller were testing their ability to spread lawless state terror. But the court held the line. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2043...