Shocking: Former senior official at USAID, @jeremykonyndyk.bsky.social, tells me word is filtering down through the ranks that Trump/Musk cuts mean USAID will only retain 300 jobs out of thousands. He said this for tomorrow's pod, but tweeting it now b/c it's news (other orgs also reporting this)

JUST IN: USDA Confirms Detection of Bird Flu Genotype D1.1 in Nevada Dairy Cows.

This marks the first detection of this virus genotype in dairy cattle.

Previously, all detections in dairy cattle have been linked to HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype B3.13.

Want to see advertisers lose MILLIONS this Sunday? A record-setting low for viewers during the Super Bowl would do that.

Money talks and bullshit walks.

Protests against Trump, his Gaza comments spark backlash, and Musk keeps meddling. Trump’s weakness is showing. Judges are ruling against him, his approval is tanking, and even many of his voters are pissed. Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast at 8p ET/5p PT!

Don’t forget Senators & Representatives do come home on weekends.

An airport is a great place to encounter them.

Here’s a guide to bird-dogging in case anyone is inclined to need it.

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GET YOUR NEWS ON CANADIAN SITE re BIRD FLU

We are currently responding to cases avian influenza in domestic birds across Canada. Anyone with birds must practice good biosecurity habits to protect poultry and disease.

#MOG8
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CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Spread Between Cats and People

The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the agency to release the full report.

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@jennifercolon.bsky.social hi sweetie hope you and Carri are blessed and and doing great❤️🥰

Okay, without trying to pass any judgement on the merits or who did what or why re: tiktok, I think it's notable that the rationale for enforcing the law seems to be a tacit rejection of corporate personhood by the government.