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More news (not good) from NIH
The renewal request from National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke Director Walter Koroshetz has been denied.
I guess the NIH_leadership™ needed another position to fill with their time-tested recruitment process.
The renewal request from National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke Director Walter Koroshetz has been denied.
I guess the NIH_leadership™ needed another position to fill with their time-tested recruitment process.
December 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
More news (not good) from NIH
The renewal request from National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke Director Walter Koroshetz has been denied.
I guess the NIH_leadership™ needed another position to fill with their time-tested recruitment process.
The renewal request from National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke Director Walter Koroshetz has been denied.
I guess the NIH_leadership™ needed another position to fill with their time-tested recruitment process.
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Doctors shocked to find nearly full-term baby hidden behind mother’s ovarian cyst #usnews
Doctors shocked to find nearly full-term baby hidden behind mother’s ovarian cyst
The baby boy developed outside his mom’s womb, hidden by a basketball-sized ovarian cyst, in the rarest of pregnancies.
www.live5news.com
December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Doctors shocked to find nearly full-term baby hidden behind mother’s ovarian cyst #usnews
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#BreakingNews: The Interior Department announced Monday that it is immediately "pausing" the leases for Vineyard Wind and four other offshore wind projects because of "national security risks identified by the Department of War in recently completed classified reports."
Trump administration suspends leases of Vineyard Wind and 4 other offshore projects - The New Bedford Light
The Interior Department asserts radar interference and a national security threat to pause offshore wind projects.
newbedfordlight.org
December 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
#BreakingNews: The Interior Department announced Monday that it is immediately "pausing" the leases for Vineyard Wind and four other offshore wind projects because of "national security risks identified by the Department of War in recently completed classified reports."
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BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
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"When O'Connell emailed FedEx, the company told her it could take months to correct.
"Hoping to wrap up this problem a little quicker, she asked NewsCenter 5 to try working a little Christmas magic.
"After we intervened, FedEx reversed course and removed the $802 charge from her account."
Angry!
"Hoping to wrap up this problem a little quicker, she asked NewsCenter 5 to try working a little Christmas magic.
"After we intervened, FedEx reversed course and removed the $802 charge from her account."
Angry!
Local grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper | Click on the image to read the full story
Local grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper
When Bonnie O'Connell received an $802 invoice for a package she received recently via FedEx, she knew something was wrong.
www.wcvb.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
"When O'Connell emailed FedEx, the company told her it could take months to correct.
"Hoping to wrap up this problem a little quicker, she asked NewsCenter 5 to try working a little Christmas magic.
"After we intervened, FedEx reversed course and removed the $802 charge from her account."
Angry!
"Hoping to wrap up this problem a little quicker, she asked NewsCenter 5 to try working a little Christmas magic.
"After we intervened, FedEx reversed course and removed the $802 charge from her account."
Angry!
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WOW: The DOJ has DELETED an image from its release of the Epstein files that shows photos of Trump in a drawer.
Yesterday, we noted that this image — file 468 — likely slipped through the cracks while officials were attempting to hide materials pertaining to Trump.
Now, it’s gone.
Yesterday, we noted that this image — file 468 — likely slipped through the cracks while officials were attempting to hide materials pertaining to Trump.
Now, it’s gone.
December 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
WOW: The DOJ has DELETED an image from its release of the Epstein files that shows photos of Trump in a drawer.
Yesterday, we noted that this image — file 468 — likely slipped through the cracks while officials were attempting to hide materials pertaining to Trump.
Now, it’s gone.
Yesterday, we noted that this image — file 468 — likely slipped through the cracks while officials were attempting to hide materials pertaining to Trump.
Now, it’s gone.
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ICYMI: Marjorie Taylor Greene's final bill would criminalize providing gender-affirming care for minors and imprison providers for up to 10 years. But only one Democratic Senator–Raphael Warnock–told me definitively that he'd oppose it.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Democratic senators balk on vote against Marjorie Taylor Greene’s anti-trans bill
The bill would need seven Democratic senators to join Republicans
www.independent.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
ICYMI: Marjorie Taylor Greene's final bill would criminalize providing gender-affirming care for minors and imprison providers for up to 10 years. But only one Democratic Senator–Raphael Warnock–told me definitively that he'd oppose it.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Sarah McBride apparently lobbied GOP lawmakers to oppose the anti-trans bills this week and played a role in getting multiple to flip against their party and vote “no”
If a handful of Democrats hadn’t also flipped, the MTG bill at least would’ve definitely failed
If a handful of Democrats hadn’t also flipped, the MTG bill at least would’ve definitely failed
Sarah McBride Lobbied Some Republicans to Vote Against an Anti-Trans Bill
When House Democrats suspected a few members in their caucus would support a bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for trans youth, McBride reached out to some Republicans who went on to oppose the...
www.notus.org
December 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Sarah McBride apparently lobbied GOP lawmakers to oppose the anti-trans bills this week and played a role in getting multiple to flip against their party and vote “no”
If a handful of Democrats hadn’t also flipped, the MTG bill at least would’ve definitely failed
If a handful of Democrats hadn’t also flipped, the MTG bill at least would’ve definitely failed
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This looks like a particularly spicy shituation affecting Cisco customers:
• 10/10 severity zero-day bug in popular Cisco products
• Cisco says China is exploiting bug to hack customers
• Cyberattacks discovered on Dec. 10; disclosed today
• No patches yet. Compromised devices must be wiped
• 10/10 severity zero-day bug in popular Cisco products
• Cisco says China is exploiting bug to hack customers
• Cyberattacks discovered on Dec. 10; disclosed today
• No patches yet. Compromised devices must be wiped
Cisco says Chinese hackers are exploiting its customers with a new zero-day | TechCrunch
Cisco said it discovered a Chinese hacking campaign targeting its customers by exploiting a zero-day in some of the company's most popular products.
techcrunch.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This looks like a particularly spicy shituation affecting Cisco customers:
• 10/10 severity zero-day bug in popular Cisco products
• Cisco says China is exploiting bug to hack customers
• Cyberattacks discovered on Dec. 10; disclosed today
• No patches yet. Compromised devices must be wiped
• 10/10 severity zero-day bug in popular Cisco products
• Cisco says China is exploiting bug to hack customers
• Cyberattacks discovered on Dec. 10; disclosed today
• No patches yet. Compromised devices must be wiped
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Hackers access Pornhub’s premium users’ viewing habits and search history
Hackers access Pornhub’s premium users’ viewing habits and search history
ShinyHunters group reportedly behind the hack affecting data of 200m users thought to be from before 2021
Hackers have accessed the search history and viewing habits of premium users of Pornhub, one of the world’s most popular pornography websites.
A gang has reportedly accessed more than 200m data records, including premium members’ email addresses, search and viewing activities and locations. Pornhub is a heavily used site and says it has more than 100m daily visits globally. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Hackers access Pornhub’s premium users’ viewing habits and search history
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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 1:16 AM
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.
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No 'out-of-pocket expenses' for childbirth in China from 2026 reut.rs/4qfywWR
No 'out-of-pocket expenses' for childbirth in China from 2026
China will cover all out-of-pocket expenses related to childbirth next year, said the country's national healthcare security administration, as authorities try to incentivise more young couples to have children.
reut.rs
December 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM
No 'out-of-pocket expenses' for childbirth in China from 2026 reut.rs/4qfywWR
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The Trump administration’s funding cuts and immigration policies are causing a brain drain, with a 32% increase in Americans seeking work abroad and a decline in foreign applications
The Trump administration is undermining American soft power
Donald Trump’s policies on foreign students are harming America’s universities. Innovation and entrepreneurship will also suffer as a consequence
econ.st
December 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The Trump administration’s funding cuts and immigration policies are causing a brain drain, with a 32% increase in Americans seeking work abroad and a decline in foreign applications
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Download our large database of postdoc fellowships in all fields of research.
Database freely available to all; 281 fellowships.
Download here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
Database freely available to all; 281 fellowships.
Download here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
December 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Download our large database of postdoc fellowships in all fields of research.
Database freely available to all; 281 fellowships.
Download here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
Database freely available to all; 281 fellowships.
Download here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
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Democratic leadership didn’t want to stick their necks out for him. The GOP didn’t want him even referred to as a “Maryland man.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, his congressional representative fought for him. And we should never forget any of this. apnews.com/article/abre...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention, his attorney's office says
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from an immigration detention center in Pennsylvania following an order from a federal judge issued Thursday, according to his attorney’s office.
apnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Democratic leadership didn’t want to stick their necks out for him. The GOP didn’t want him even referred to as a “Maryland man.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, his congressional representative fought for him. And we should never forget any of this. apnews.com/article/abre...
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BIG NEWS: A federal grand jury has AGAIN refused to indict NY AG Letitia James in the Eastern District of Virginia — this time in Alexandria.
This is just a week after the DOJ tried and failed to secure a grand jury indictment in Norfolk.
This is just a week after the DOJ tried and failed to secure a grand jury indictment in Norfolk.
December 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
BIG NEWS: A federal grand jury has AGAIN refused to indict NY AG Letitia James in the Eastern District of Virginia — this time in Alexandria.
This is just a week after the DOJ tried and failed to secure a grand jury indictment in Norfolk.
This is just a week after the DOJ tried and failed to secure a grand jury indictment in Norfolk.
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Just heard disappointing news that @warren.senate.gov will co-sponsor the Kids Online Safety Act again despite overwhelming opposition from LGBTQ, human rights, abortion rights, and racial justice groups.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
Why Are Some Democrats Backing MAGA's Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship?
From late-night host cancellations to removing LGBTQ+ history from government sites, politicians in both parties are contributing to the overwriting of the internet — a place where lots of queer and t...
www.teenvogue.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Just heard disappointing news that @warren.senate.gov will co-sponsor the Kids Online Safety Act again despite overwhelming opposition from LGBTQ, human rights, abortion rights, and racial justice groups.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
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Facing potential FDA rollbacks, US-based abortion seekers can count on global telehealth provider "Abortion Pills in Private," which is pledging uninterrupted access to abortion pills for Americans. @plancpills.bsky.social
msmagazine.com/2025/12/08/a...
msmagazine.com/2025/12/08/a...
International Telehealth Provider ‘Abortion Pills in Private’ Ready to Ramp Up if FDA Restricts Mifepristone
International Telehealth Provider ‘Abortion Pills in Private’ Ready to Ramp Up if FDA, Trump or Kennedy Restrict Mifepristone
msmagazine.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Facing potential FDA rollbacks, US-based abortion seekers can count on global telehealth provider "Abortion Pills in Private," which is pledging uninterrupted access to abortion pills for Americans. @plancpills.bsky.social
msmagazine.com/2025/12/08/a...
msmagazine.com/2025/12/08/a...
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"Lawmakers plan to withhold 1/4 of Hegseth’s travel budget until Pentagon provides them w videos. The demand ..calls for “unedited video of strikes conducted against designated terrorist orgs in the area of responsibility of US Southern Command” to the House & Sen Armed Services Committees"
Congress to withhold Pentagon travel funds until it sees boat strike videos
Congress to withhold Pentagon travel funds until it sees boat strike videos
Lawmakers quietly stuck the requirement into their must-pass annual defense policy bill.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
"Lawmakers plan to withhold 1/4 of Hegseth’s travel budget until Pentagon provides them w videos. The demand ..calls for “unedited video of strikes conducted against designated terrorist orgs in the area of responsibility of US Southern Command” to the House & Sen Armed Services Committees"
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Paramount Skydance launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix wins bidding war
Paramount Skydance launches hostile bid for WBD after Netflix wins bidding war
Netflix won a bidding war for the Warner Bros. film studio and HBO Max streaming service, but it doesn't plan to buy WBD's TV networks.
www.cnbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Paramount Skydance launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix wins bidding war
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Architect Frank Gehry, whose designs in Maryland include Merriweather Post Pavilion, dies at 96
Architect Frank Gehry, who designed Merriweather Post Pavilion, dies at 96
Architect Frank Gehry, who designed Merriweather Post Pavilion and other Maryland buildings, has died. He was 96 years old.
buff.ly
December 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Architect Frank Gehry, whose designs in Maryland include Merriweather Post Pavilion, dies at 96
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BREAKING: Federal agents were involved in a crash Saturday morning while conducting enforcement in Elgin.
Read the latest: https://tinyurl.com/y96yp4pe
Read the latest: https://tinyurl.com/y96yp4pe
December 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
BREAKING: Federal agents were involved in a crash Saturday morning while conducting enforcement in Elgin.
Read the latest: https://tinyurl.com/y96yp4pe
Read the latest: https://tinyurl.com/y96yp4pe
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Give the laurels to the one who earned them.
A thread that aims to attribute credits to the originators of important ‘firsts’
This is on the making. Please contribute to accurate historical records with comments and reading recommendations
🧵👇
A thread that aims to attribute credits to the originators of important ‘firsts’
This is on the making. Please contribute to accurate historical records with comments and reading recommendations
🧵👇
December 4, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Give the laurels to the one who earned them.
A thread that aims to attribute credits to the originators of important ‘firsts’
This is on the making. Please contribute to accurate historical records with comments and reading recommendations
🧵👇
A thread that aims to attribute credits to the originators of important ‘firsts’
This is on the making. Please contribute to accurate historical records with comments and reading recommendations
🧵👇
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My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
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Dr. Houry on the politicization and dismantling on Cdc under Secretary Kennedy: "But today, 100 days later, things have not improved. They have worsened. And Congress has still failed to act."
time.com/7338714/dr-d...
time.com/7338714/dr-d...
I Left the CDC 100 Days Ago. My Worst Fears About the Agency Are Coming True
"Things have not improved," writes Dr. Debra Houry. "They have worsened. And Congress has still failed to act."
time.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Dr. Houry on the politicization and dismantling on Cdc under Secretary Kennedy: "But today, 100 days later, things have not improved. They have worsened. And Congress has still failed to act."
time.com/7338714/dr-d...
time.com/7338714/dr-d...