@poolr8tr.bsky.social
I rate pools, both large and small, of water, in which I swim or wish to swim. Some call me a swimmer, or a Triathlete, but I prefer to see myself as a curious student of this fragile world through water.
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1. Starlink is turbocharging the operations of a lethal jihadist group operating in West Africa, JNIM
Elon Musk has the capability to limit or prevent the use of Starlink by groups like JNIM but has chosen not to, instead prioritizing growth
Elon Musk has the capability to limit or prevent the use of Starlink by groups like JNIM but has chosen not to, instead prioritizing growth
Starlink turbocharges lethal jihadist group in Africa
In the Sahel region of West Africa, an ascendant jihadist group is using Starlink, SpaceX's high-speed satellite internet service, to increase its operational capabilities, recruiting, and fundraising...
www.muskwatch.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
1. Starlink is turbocharging the operations of a lethal jihadist group operating in West Africa, JNIM
Elon Musk has the capability to limit or prevent the use of Starlink by groups like JNIM but has chosen not to, instead prioritizing growth
Elon Musk has the capability to limit or prevent the use of Starlink by groups like JNIM but has chosen not to, instead prioritizing growth
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The money being spent on Trump’s ego parade could feed every single homeless veteran in America for more than four months.
Scoop: Rocket launchers, missiles to be featured in Trump's Army parade
President Trump has envisioned the June 14 parade — which is scheduled on his 79th birthday — as a show of U.S. military might.
www.axios.com
June 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The money being spent on Trump’s ego parade could feed every single homeless veteran in America for more than four months.
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This hits home.
'Losing the next generation of scientists': Trump regime cancels grants to Cal State Univ. of Channel Islands, along w/ more than $2.6 BN in scientific research grants to other U.S. universities.
This puts America last. Pls share off Bsky, too!
1/3
www.vcstar.com/story/news/e...
'Losing the next generation of scientists': Trump regime cancels grants to Cal State Univ. of Channel Islands, along w/ more than $2.6 BN in scientific research grants to other U.S. universities.
This puts America last. Pls share off Bsky, too!
1/3
www.vcstar.com/story/news/e...
'Losing the next generation of scientists': Trump administration cancels grants at CSUCI
California State University Channel Islands is losing grants aimed at increasing the presence of Latinos and other underrepresented groups in STEM.
www.vcstar.com
June 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This hits home.
'Losing the next generation of scientists': Trump regime cancels grants to Cal State Univ. of Channel Islands, along w/ more than $2.6 BN in scientific research grants to other U.S. universities.
This puts America last. Pls share off Bsky, too!
1/3
www.vcstar.com/story/news/e...
'Losing the next generation of scientists': Trump regime cancels grants to Cal State Univ. of Channel Islands, along w/ more than $2.6 BN in scientific research grants to other U.S. universities.
This puts America last. Pls share off Bsky, too!
1/3
www.vcstar.com/story/news/e...
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When he was a congressman Sean Duffy, voted against funding for the FAA, opposing the 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Flights Could Be Disrupted Across U.S., Transportation Secretary Warns
www.nytimes.com
May 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
When he was a congressman Sean Duffy, voted against funding for the FAA, opposing the 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
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This also destroy the research and innovation engine that powers our economy, health, national security, national competitiveness, well-being, and overall future. A dangerous and shameful act.
Nature reports that the National Science Foundation has stopped awarding new grants and allotting funds to existing ones. All of them. @colincarlson.bsky.social says that unless the freeze is lifted, it “is going to destroy people's labs.” 2/10
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Exclusive: NSF stops awarding new grants and funding existing ones
US science funder also plans to screen grant applications for compliance with ‘agency priorities’.
www.nature.com
May 2, 2025 at 12:56 AM
This also destroy the research and innovation engine that powers our economy, health, national security, national competitiveness, well-being, and overall future. A dangerous and shameful act.
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Because they felt that air pollution isn't killing enough Americans, the Senate voted to overturn an EPA rule that limits toxic air pollutants emitted by industrial facilities, marking the first time Congress has weakened protections under the Clean Air Act.
Senate overturns EPA rule on seven highly toxic air pollutants
If also passed by the House as expected, the action will be the first time Congress has weakened protections under the Clean Air Act.
wapo.st
May 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Because they felt that air pollution isn't killing enough Americans, the Senate voted to overturn an EPA rule that limits toxic air pollutants emitted by industrial facilities, marking the first time Congress has weakened protections under the Clean Air Act.
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Breaking News: The Trump administration dismissed all the scientists working on the government’s premiere report on the effects of climate change in the U.S.
National Climate Assessment Authors Are Dismissed by Trump Administration
The Trump administration told researchers it was “releasing” them from their roles. It puts the future of the assessment, which is required by Congress, in doubt.
www.nytimes.com
April 29, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Breaking News: The Trump administration dismissed all the scientists working on the government’s premiere report on the effects of climate change in the U.S.
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New: We analyzed Trump's meme coin -
At least 27 crypto wallets have picked up $100 million worth of $TRUMP coins since his team said the top holders would join him for an "intimate private dinner."
Huge profit for Trump; "the most brazenly corrupt thing a President has ever done"
wapo.st/4iAatO1
At least 27 crypto wallets have picked up $100 million worth of $TRUMP coins since his team said the top holders would join him for an "intimate private dinner."
Huge profit for Trump; "the most brazenly corrupt thing a President has ever done"
wapo.st/4iAatO1
How Trump team turned a dinner invite into a crypto boon worth millions
iNearly two dozen crypto wallets acquired more than 100,000 $TRUMP meme coins, worth roughly $100 million, after the team said top buyers could join the president for dinner.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
New: We analyzed Trump's meme coin -
At least 27 crypto wallets have picked up $100 million worth of $TRUMP coins since his team said the top holders would join him for an "intimate private dinner."
Huge profit for Trump; "the most brazenly corrupt thing a President has ever done"
wapo.st/4iAatO1
At least 27 crypto wallets have picked up $100 million worth of $TRUMP coins since his team said the top holders would join him for an "intimate private dinner."
Huge profit for Trump; "the most brazenly corrupt thing a President has ever done"
wapo.st/4iAatO1
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“We’re leaving wokeness behind,” said Hegseth, while cutting the ribbon on his personal Pentagon makeup studio. Because nothing screams meritocracy like bronzer before a briefing.
April 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
“We’re leaving wokeness behind,” said Hegseth, while cutting the ribbon on his personal Pentagon makeup studio. Because nothing screams meritocracy like bronzer before a briefing.
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Bill stripping child labor protections in Florida to allow minors to work without breaks and before 6am and after 11pm on school nights just passed its final House committee. Public testimony was limited to one minute. Same bill DeSantis said is meant to replace migrant workers.
April 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Bill stripping child labor protections in Florida to allow minors to work without breaks and before 6am and after 11pm on school nights just passed its final House committee. Public testimony was limited to one minute. Same bill DeSantis said is meant to replace migrant workers.
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“The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index is probably the best metric to understand if the U.S. is ‘bringing manufacturing back home.’
And it's absolutely cratering: -26.4, one of the lowest readings in memory.”
And it's absolutely cratering: -26.4, one of the lowest readings in memory.”
April 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
“The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index is probably the best metric to understand if the U.S. is ‘bringing manufacturing back home.’
And it's absolutely cratering: -26.4, one of the lowest readings in memory.”
And it's absolutely cratering: -26.4, one of the lowest readings in memory.”
Where is the SEC???
Trump tells his followers to buy stock in the morning, minutes after the market opens, then announces he is pausing tariffs 4 hours later.
Nothing to see here.
Nothing to see here.
April 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Where is the SEC???
But…”I need my lorazepam!!!!”
April 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
But…”I need my lorazepam!!!!”
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Global economic meltdown? No worries for Trump Inc. The Trump family, with the help of Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf at Trump Doral & Trump $1 million-a-head fundraising machine at Mar-a-Lago turned the weekend into a Trump money-making bonanza. The NYT was there for doubleheader show nyti.ms/3XPqyIa
Trump Family’s Cash Registers Ring as Financial Meltdown Plays Out (Gift Article)
The party was on at a Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament at the president’s Doral resort in Florida and a fund-raiser at Mar-a-Lago, even as markets tumbled.
nyti.ms
April 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Global economic meltdown? No worries for Trump Inc. The Trump family, with the help of Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf at Trump Doral & Trump $1 million-a-head fundraising machine at Mar-a-Lago turned the weekend into a Trump money-making bonanza. The NYT was there for doubleheader show nyti.ms/3XPqyIa
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Oh, to have to confidence of a Trump supporter who has no clue what she’s talking about.
April 4, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Oh, to have to confidence of a Trump supporter who has no clue what she’s talking about.
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I’ll never get over how softly media carried the insane bailouts WE paid to farmers to cover the catastrophe of his first term tariffs. It didn’t get emphasized in debates or in response to his campaign tariff threat.HE TRIED THIS ALREADY. We paid. Remember? From 2020. www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
Trump Tariff Aid To Farmers Cost More Than U.S. Nuclear Forces
The $28 billion for farmers raises questions about using taxpayer money to shield policymakers from the consequences of tariff increases.
www.forbes.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I’ll never get over how softly media carried the insane bailouts WE paid to farmers to cover the catastrophe of his first term tariffs. It didn’t get emphasized in debates or in response to his campaign tariff threat.HE TRIED THIS ALREADY. We paid. Remember? From 2020. www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...
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The National Weather Service will stop issuing forecasts + storm warnings in Spanish after a translation software contract lapsed at midnight Tuesday. Unclear when/if service will return.
Scoop with @weathersullivan.bsky.social (free link):
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Scoop with @weathersullivan.bsky.social (free link):
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Weather Forecasts in Spanish to Vanish as Translations Expire
The US National Weather Service has allowed a contract with a foreign-language translation service to expire, creating a potential gap in local-language forecasting just as spring brings a higher risk...
www.bloomberg.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The National Weather Service will stop issuing forecasts + storm warnings in Spanish after a translation software contract lapsed at midnight Tuesday. Unclear when/if service will return.
Scoop with @weathersullivan.bsky.social (free link):
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Scoop with @weathersullivan.bsky.social (free link):
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Baby mama drama continues for the DOGE man.
April 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Baby mama drama continues for the DOGE man.
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Video of the international student at Tufts being arrested by "federal authorities" in Massachusetts has been released and it's terrifying.
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
March 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Video of the international student at Tufts being arrested by "federal authorities" in Massachusetts has been released and it's terrifying.
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
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Unidentified men grabbing someone off the street and putting her in a car because she wrote an op-Ed. This as flatly authoritarian as anything we’ve seen in this country in a very long time.
Video of the international student at Tufts being arrested by "federal authorities" in Massachusetts has been released and it's terrifying.
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
March 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Unidentified men grabbing someone off the street and putting her in a car because she wrote an op-Ed. This as flatly authoritarian as anything we’ve seen in this country in a very long time.
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NEW: Trump cuts are threatening a standards laboratory who's work on atomic spectra undergirds the entire modern economy.
The lab is run by just seven federal employees who have been paying out-of-pocket for their own coffee since 1973.
www.npr.org/2025/03/26/n...
The lab is run by just seven federal employees who have been paying out-of-pocket for their own coffee since 1973.
www.npr.org/2025/03/26/n...
Trump cuts threaten measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices
The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it.
www.npr.org
March 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
NEW: Trump cuts are threatening a standards laboratory who's work on atomic spectra undergirds the entire modern economy.
The lab is run by just seven federal employees who have been paying out-of-pocket for their own coffee since 1973.
www.npr.org/2025/03/26/n...
The lab is run by just seven federal employees who have been paying out-of-pocket for their own coffee since 1973.
www.npr.org/2025/03/26/n...
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Trump to start lifting sanctions on Russia even without the full 30-day ceasefire he originally proposed, accepting a limited halt to strikes in Black Sea and on power plants while the rest of the war rages on. @constantmeheut.bsky.social @nechepurenko.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/w...
Ukraine and Russia Agree to Cease Fighting in the Black Sea, White House Says
The agreement announced after parallel sets of talks in Riyadh would be the first significant step toward the full cease-fire the Trump Administration had been pushing, but it still would fall short.
www.nytimes.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Trump to start lifting sanctions on Russia even without the full 30-day ceasefire he originally proposed, accepting a limited halt to strikes in Black Sea and on power plants while the rest of the war rages on. @constantmeheut.bsky.social @nechepurenko.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/w...