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showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · Jun 27

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showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 9h

Avian influenza viruses in humans: lessons from past outbreaks pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC69…

Text Shot: Background
Human infections with avian influenza viruses (AIV) represent a persistent public health threat. The principal risk factor governing human infection with AIV is from direct contact with infected poultry and is primarily observed in Asia and Egypt where live-bird markets are common.
Areas of agreement
Changing patterns of virus transmission and a lack of obvious disease manifestations in avian species hampers early detection and efficient control of potentially zoonotic AIV.
Areas of controversy
Despite extensive studies on biological and environmental risk factors, the exact conditions required for cross-species transmission from avian species to humans remain largely unknown.
Growing points
The development of a universal (‘across-subtype’) influenza vaccine and effective antiviral therapeutics are a priority.
Areas timely for developing research
Sustained virus surveillance and collection of ecological and physiological parameters from birds in different…

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 22h

As Donald would say, seems like this administration just isn’t ready for prime time.

Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines Event, California Officials Say

Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines Event, California Officials Say

The mishap, during an anniversary celebration for the Marine Corps attended by the vice president and defense secretary, underscores safety concerns that Gov. Gavin Newsom voiced before Saturday’s event at Camp Pendleton.

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showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 1d

For the Kremlin, Putin's exiled opponents are gone but not forgotten www.reuters.com/business/finan…

Text Shot: European rights forum creates platform with Russian dissidents
FSB responds by opening 'terrorism' investigation
Tycoon named as ringleader says probe shows Putin is worried
Kremlin says there are enemies inside and outside Russia
Fractured opposition has yet to show it can work together
LONDON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - When members of Europe's leading human rights forum voted this month to create a "platform for dialogue" with exiled opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the move went largely unreported by the world's media.
But Russia's FSB security service was paying close attention to the resolution by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).
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On Tuesday, without waiting for PACE to select and name its Russian partners, the FSB cited the initiative as part of its justification for opening a new criminal investigation into 23…

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 1d

Trump plans to switch anti-terror funds from Democratic to Republican states www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/o…

Text Shot: The Trump administration plans to shift terrorism prevention funding from Democratic-led states toward those led by Republicans, government records show, as it overhauls a $1bn program created after the 9/11 attacks.

Twelve Democratic-led states are suing to block the cuts, alleging that the Trump administration is trying to punish them for not cooperating with federal immigration agents.

The Trump administration released estimates in late summer for how much money each state should expect to receive from the program. But it later changed the totals, according to notices the states received in late September from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema).

Wisconsin, North Carolina and Ohio, which Trump won in 2024, saw the biggest percentage increase among states, according to federal records reviewed by Reuters.

Democratic-leaning Washington DC, Illinois and New Jersey saw particularly sharp decreases, with Washington’s total cut by 70%, Illinois by 69% and New…

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 1d

NOAA confirms 4th global coral bleaching event www.noaa.gov/news-release/n…

Text Shot: The world is currently experiencing a global coral bleaching event, according to NOAA scientists. This is the fourth global event on record and the second in the last 10 years.

Bleaching-level heat stress, as remotely monitored and predicted by NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch (CRW), has been — and continues to be — extensive across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean basins. CRW's heat-stress monitoring is based on sea surface temperature data, spanning 1985 to the present, from a blend of NOAA and partner satellites.

NOAA Coral Reef Watch's global 5km-resolution satellite Coral Bleaching Alert Area Maximum map, for January 1, 2023 to April 10, 2024. This figure shows the regions, around the globe, that experienced high levels of marine heat stress (Bleaching Alert Levels 2-5) that can cause reef-wide coral bleaching and mortality. (Image credit: NOAA)
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"From February 2023 to April 2024, significant coral bleaching has been documented in both the Northern and…

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 1d

Climate change impacts on mesophotic regions of the Great Barrier Reef pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11…

Text Shot: Significance
Climate model projections of coral reefs have solely been made using surface temperatures and failed to consider vast areas of deeper, mesophotic reefs at 30 to 50 m. We identify areas of the Great Barrier Reef where thermal stratification insulates deeper reefs from surface warming. These areas may act as genuine deep-water refuges under some warming scenarios. These refugia arise where thermal stratification insulates deeper reefs from surface heatwaves. Even though many shallow species are not found in deeper areas, refugia should help protect mesophotic species. However, this protection fails to maintain today’s temperatures beyond mid-century. Worse, if society follows higher-end emissions, we find that coral mortality is likely to be high even at mesophotic depths.

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 1d

Infographic: The Extent of Global Coral Bleaching Events www.statista.com/chart/32383/th…

Text Shot: As described in the newly published State of the Oceans 2024 report - a collaboration between Statista and the German Ocean Foundation - a global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius "threatens to destroy 70 to 90 percent of coral reefs, and a two-degree Celsius increase might completely wipe them out."
Despite covering less than one percent of the sea floor, coral reefs provide shelter to more than 25 percent of marine species. Warming caused by climate change, overfishing, unsustainable coastal development, and declining water quality affects the proliferation of such vital ecosystems.
As illustrated by this infographic, even at current levels of warming, large-scale coral bleaching events are becoming more common and severe. In April this year, the fourth global coral bleaching event was confirmed, with fears that it might become the largest on record, The event has been confirmed in all oceans where warm water coral reefs grow (Pacific, Atlantic, Indian) and is affecting at…

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 1d

More than 80% of the world’s reefs hit by bleaching after worst global event on record www.theguardian.com/environment/20…

Text Shot: The world’s coral reefs have been pushed into “uncharted territory” by the worst global bleaching event on record that has now hit more than 80% of the planet’s reefs, scientists have warned.

Reefs in at least 82 countries and territories have been exposed to enough heat to turn corals white since the global event started in January 2023, the latest data from the US government’s Coral Reef Watch shows.

Coral reefs are known as the rainforests of the sea because of their high concentration of biodiversity that supports about a third of all marine species and a billion people.

But record high ocean temperatures have spread like an underwater wildfire over corals across the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans, damaging and killing countless corals.

The fact that so many reef areas have been impacted ... suggests that ocean warming has reached a level where there is no longer any safe harbour
Dr Derek Manzello
The 84% of reefs exposed to bleaching-level heat in this ongoing…

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 1d

More than 80% of the world’s reefs hit by bleaching after worst global event on record www.theguardian.com/environment/20…

Text Shot: More than 80% of the world’s reefs hit by bleaching after worst global event on record
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An ashen pallor and an eerie stillness all that remains where there should be fluttering fish and vibrant colours in the reefscape, one conservationist says
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The world’s coral reefs have been pushed into “uncharted territory” by the worst global bleaching event on record that has now hit more than 80% of the planet’s reefs, scientists have warned.

Reefs in at least 82 countries and territories have been exposed to enough heat to turn corals white since the global event started in January 2023, the latest data from the US government’s Coral Reef Watch shows.

Coral reefs are known as the rainforests of the sea because of their high concentration of biodiversity that supports about a third of all marine species and a billion people.

But record high ocean temperatures have spread like an underwater…

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 1d

Earth breaks yearly heat record and lurches past dangerous warming threshold apnews.com/article/climat…

Text Shot: Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, with such a big jump that the planet temporarily passed a major climate threshold, weather monitoring agencies announced Friday.

It’s the first time in recorded history that the planet was above a hoped-for limit to warming for an entire year, according to measurements from four of the six teams. Scientists say if Earth stays above the threshold long-term, it will mean increased deaths, destruction, species loss and sea level rise from the extreme weather that accompanies warming.

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 1d

Social and Genetic Ties Drive Skewed Cross-Border Media Coverage of Disasters arxiv.org/abs/2501.07615…

Text Shot: Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of natural disasters worldwide. Media coverage of these events may be vital to generate empathy and mobilize global populations to address the common threat posed by climate change. Using a dataset of 466 news sources from 123 countries, covering 135 million news articles since 2016, we apply an event study framework to measure cross-border media activity following natural disasters. Our results shows that while media attention rises after disasters, it is heavily skewed towards certain events, notably earthquakes, accidents, and wildfires. In contrast, climatologically salient events such as floods, droughts, or extreme temperatures receive less coverage. This cross-border disaster reporting is strongly related to the number of deaths associated with the event, especially when the affected populations share strong social ties or genetic similarities with those in the reporting country. Achieving more balanced media…

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 1d

Why it matters: Under the guise of “reducing government,” this agenda is undermining democratic checks & balances, and increasing the risk of harm when public services falter.

Donald Trump’s Deep-State Wrecking Ball

Russell Vought is using the White House budget office to lay waste to the federal bureaucracy—firing workers, decimating agencies, and testing the rule of law.

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showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 1d

Donald Trump’s Deep-State Wrecking Ball www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/…

Text Shot: This article is a collaboration between The New Yorker and ProPublica.

On the afternoon of February 12th, Russell Vought, the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, summoned a small group of career staffers to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building for a meeting about foreign aid. A storm had dumped nearly six inches of snow on Washington, D.C. The rest of the federal government was running on a two-hour delay, but Vought had offered his team no such reprieve. As they filed into a second-floor conference room decorated with photos of past O.M.B. directors, Vought took his seat at the center of a worn wooden table and laid his briefing materials out before him.

Vought, a bookish technocrat with an encyclopedic knowledge of the inner workings of the U.S. government, cuts an unusual figure in Trump’s inner circle of Fox News hosts and right-wing influencers. He speaks in a flat, nasally monotone and, with his tortoiseshell glasses, standard-issue blue…

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 1d

Data darkness in US spreads a global shadow www.reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

Text Shot: Lack of US data a concern abroad as well as in US
Shutdown seen as symptomatic of larger issues
World Bank, IMF cite loss of institutional trust as a downside risk

TOKYO/WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. government shutdown that has turned off the official flow of data could begin clouding the view for policymakers in Japan and other countries where insight into the fortunes of the world's biggest economy informs the outlook for their own currencies, trade performance and inflation.
What happens in America, in other words, doesn't stay in America, and global officials say being left data-blind by the shutdown over time could complicate their own policymaking and boost the risk of a mistake at a moment when countries are already adjusting to the Trump administration's efforts to remake global trade.
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"It's a serious problem. We hope this gets fixed soon," Bank of Japan…

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 1d

WHO Warns of Worsening Global Cholera Crisis as U.S. Aid Declines globalbiodefense.com/2025/10/13/who…

Text Shot: A Rising Tide of Cholera and a Strain on Response

Cholera, a centuries-old disease that thrives where clean water and sanitation are scarce, is again testing the world’s capacity to manage preventable epidemics. The World Health Organization’s Multi-country Cholera Situation Report No. 30 (26 Sept 2025) underscores the persistence and complexity of this crisis: from January to August 2025, 462,890 cases and 5,869 deaths were reported across 32 countries, with the African and Eastern Mediterranean Regions bearing the heaviest toll.

While the number of cases has fluctuated month to month, the rise in fatalities—up 118 percent compared with the same period in 2024—signals deeper systemic weaknesses. Limited healthcare access, climate shocks, and conflict-driven displacement are amplifying the disease’s reach. The WHO classifies the global risk level as very high, emphasizing that these figures almost certainly underestimate the true burden due to underreporting in conflict…

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John Cusack @johncusack.bsky.social · 2d

Chicago - no kings

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Blue Texas @turntexasblue.bsky.social · 2d

No Kings-Chicago, IL

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Rachael P @plussone.bsky.social · 2d

Helicopter view of Chicago #NoKings in Grant Park via @cbschicago.bsky.social

View from the sky of tens of thousands gathered in Chicago's Grant Park for the No Kings protest

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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 2d

So dangerous that they must be blown into small pieces rather than arrested … unless they are actually captured in which case they may go home with a warning. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 2d

Congo mining firms underreported $16.8 billion in revenue, audit says www.reuters.com/sustainability…

Text Shot: State audit claims $50.4 million lost in community funds
Court of Auditors recommends suspension of non-compliant firms

DAKAR, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo underreported $16.8 billion in revenue between 2018 and 2023, a state audit found, potentially reducing funds for the government and local communities.
Under Congo's 2018 mining code, firms must contribute 0.3% of annual revenue to community development funds that typically support schools, clinics and water systems.

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 2d

G20 risk watchdog warns of potential for financial market crash www.reuters.com/world/china/g2…

Text Shot: LONDON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The latest surge in global share prices and other assets has left markets susceptible to a crash given the current uncertain economic and geopolitical backdrop, the G20's risk watchdog said on Monday.
Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair, Andrew Bailey, told G20 ministers in a letter the elevated risks made maintaining multilateral co-operation crucial. Not just to prevent crises, but also to support sustainable economic growth.

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 2d

IMF warns of rising odds of 'disorderly' global market correction www.reuters.com/business/finan…

Text Shot: IMF highlights elevated risks in global financial stability report
Nonbank financial sector growth could impact bank capital in downturn
Central banks urged to remain cautious on monetary easing amid tariff risks
WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Global markets are too comfortable with risks, including trade wars, geopolitical tensions and yawning government deficits, which, combined with already overpriced assets, increase the chance of a "disorderly" market correction, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.
Underscoring the IMF's warning, U.S. President Donald Trump's revived threats on Friday to hike tariffs on China stoked investor fears of a major asset price correction. The comments sparked a sell-off in U.S. stocks and sent bitcoin tumbling.

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 2d

Among George Santos’ many scams was a “pet charity” where he swindled people out of money who needed it for medical care for their pets. This is who Trump just pardoned www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/n...

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Anne-Marie W. Clark 👩‍👧‍👦🐶⚖️😷🌎🚢📚🌦️⚜️ @amwclark.bsky.social · 2d

And now he doesn't have to pay them back as ordered, either

Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 2d

Among George Santos’ many scams was a “pet charity” where he swindled people out of money who needed it for medical care for their pets. This is who Trump just pardoned www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/n...

showmethenews @p7037.bsky.social · 2d

Mike Johnson Gets Brutal Instant Fact Check Over The Rep He Still Refuses To Swear In

Mike Johnson Gets Brutal Instant Fact Check Over The Rep He Still Refuses To Swear In

Adelita Grijalva still hasn't been sworn in more than three weeks after winning her election.

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