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Five feet of concentrated rage.
Five feet of concentrated rage.
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Ratner predicts the appointment of Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to un-scare them," he says.
A pediatrician warns of 'long lasting' consequences of RFK Jr. leading HHS
Ratner predicts the appointment of Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to un-scare them," he says.
www.npr.org
February 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Ratner predicts the appointment of Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to un-scare them," he says.
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After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance.
After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people
After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance.
www.npr.org
February 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance.
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"The best and the worst thing about vaccination is that it 'makes nothing happen.'
A child successfully inoculated against measles doesn’t fall sick with that condition, doesn’t miss school, doesn’t go to the hospital. They don’t suffer life-changing complications. They don’t die prematurely."
A child successfully inoculated against measles doesn’t fall sick with that condition, doesn’t miss school, doesn’t go to the hospital. They don’t suffer life-changing complications. They don’t die prematurely."
A leading pediatrician was already worried about the future of vaccines. Then RFK Jr. came along
In a new book, pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Adam Ratner details the history of measles, a virus that’s often a bellwether for public health disasters.
www.latimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
"The best and the worst thing about vaccination is that it 'makes nothing happen.'
A child successfully inoculated against measles doesn’t fall sick with that condition, doesn’t miss school, doesn’t go to the hospital. They don’t suffer life-changing complications. They don’t die prematurely."
A child successfully inoculated against measles doesn’t fall sick with that condition, doesn’t miss school, doesn’t go to the hospital. They don’t suffer life-changing complications. They don’t die prematurely."
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tom brady and snoop dogg starring in a "stand up to hate" commercial while both being supporters and friends of donald trump is kinda the natural conclusion of "just be kind <3" messaging that refuses to engage with politics
February 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
tom brady and snoop dogg starring in a "stand up to hate" commercial while both being supporters and friends of donald trump is kinda the natural conclusion of "just be kind <3" messaging that refuses to engage with politics
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The crimes against children at St. Anne's residential school are among Canada's darkest moments.
Conservative and Liberals have spent millions suppressing evidence of the crimes.
The court battle have been long and ugly.
But Angela Shisheesh is a truth teller. My north star.
I always sing to her.
Conservative and Liberals have spent millions suppressing evidence of the crimes.
The court battle have been long and ugly.
But Angela Shisheesh is a truth teller. My north star.
I always sing to her.
February 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The crimes against children at St. Anne's residential school are among Canada's darkest moments.
Conservative and Liberals have spent millions suppressing evidence of the crimes.
The court battle have been long and ugly.
But Angela Shisheesh is a truth teller. My north star.
I always sing to her.
Conservative and Liberals have spent millions suppressing evidence of the crimes.
The court battle have been long and ugly.
But Angela Shisheesh is a truth teller. My north star.
I always sing to her.
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This has been a wild week, with way more news coming out of the new administration than anyone can follow.
And that's likely by design. Here's some of the biggest things that happened this week.
And that's likely by design. Here's some of the biggest things that happened this week.
Trump carries out his 'flood the zone' strategy, creating a week of whiplash
An attempt to identify and explain some of the biggest things that happened each week, and draw attention to some that have been overlooked.
www.npr.org
February 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This has been a wild week, with way more news coming out of the new administration than anyone can follow.
And that's likely by design. Here's some of the biggest things that happened this week.
And that's likely by design. Here's some of the biggest things that happened this week.
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Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
NSA museum covered plaques honoring women and people of color, provoking an uproar
Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
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UPDATE: The Trump administration had given more than 2 million federal employees until today to decide whether to stay or go. A federal judge in Massachusetts has paused the effort until Monday.
Federal judge pauses deadline for Trump administration's 'Fork' resignation offer until Monday
The Trump administration had given more than 2 million federal employees until today to decide whether to stay or go. A federal judge in Massachusetts has paused the effort until at least Monday.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
UPDATE: The Trump administration had given more than 2 million federal employees until today to decide whether to stay or go. A federal judge in Massachusetts has paused the effort until Monday.
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NEW: The removal of the DOJ’s Jan. 6 database signals the Trump administration’s intention to not only spare his supporters any further consequences for their role in the riot, but to erase the event from the record.
By @alecmac.bsky.social
By @alecmac.bsky.social
Memory-Holing Jan. 6: What Happens When You Try to Make History Vanish?
The Trump administration’s decision to delete a DOJ database of cases against Capitol riot defendants places those who seek to preserve the historical record in direct opposition to their own…
propub.li
February 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: The removal of the DOJ’s Jan. 6 database signals the Trump administration’s intention to not only spare his supporters any further consequences for their role in the riot, but to erase the event from the record.
By @alecmac.bsky.social
By @alecmac.bsky.social
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UPDATE: Trump said he and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu talked Tuesday about relocating Palestinians and leveling Gaza, which he suggested could be the “Riviera of the Middle East” under U.S. ownership.
Trump says he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip
Trump said he and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu talked Tuesday about relocating Palestinians and leveling Gaza, which he suggested could be the "Riviera of the Middle East" under U.S. ownership.
www.npr.org
February 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
UPDATE: Trump said he and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu talked Tuesday about relocating Palestinians and leveling Gaza, which he suggested could be the “Riviera of the Middle East” under U.S. ownership.
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"Time for It to Die": Trump & Musk Back Closing USAID as Freeze on Foreign Aid Threatens Millions
Trump & Musk Back Closing USAID; Freeze on Foreign Aid Threatens Millions
The future of USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development, is uncertain after Elon Musk said President Trump had agreed to shut it down. The Tesla billionaire and presidential adviser has inserted...
www.democracynow.org
February 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Time for It to Die": Trump & Musk Back Closing USAID as Freeze on Foreign Aid Threatens Millions
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The tools the US used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks just aren't working this time, according to some agricultural experts. Some egg farmers have called for vaccinations for poultry.
On the frontline against bird flu, egg farmers fear they're losing the battle
The tools the US used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks just aren't working this time, according to some agricultural experts. Some egg farmers have called for vaccinations for poultry.
www.npr.org
February 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The tools the US used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks just aren't working this time, according to some agricultural experts. Some egg farmers have called for vaccinations for poultry.
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if I understand American politics correctly, progressivism is something that requires 60 senate votes to work, while national conservatism doesn’t require any votes at all
February 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
if I understand American politics correctly, progressivism is something that requires 60 senate votes to work, while national conservatism doesn’t require any votes at all
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Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants who received pardons from President Trump had past criminal convictions for charges including rape, manslaughter, domestic violence and drug trafficking.
Criminal records of Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump include rape, domestic violence
Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants who received pardons from President Trump had past criminal convictions for charges including rape, manslaughter, domestic violence and drug trafficking.
www.npr.org
January 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants who received pardons from President Trump had past criminal convictions for charges including rape, manslaughter, domestic violence and drug trafficking.
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January 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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As a result of the new administration's actions, health centers funded by PEPFAR, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, are closing their doors and no longer dispersing medication.
Trump's 'stop-work' order for PEPFAR cuts off anti-HIV drugs for patients
As a result of the new administration's actions, health centers funded by PEPFAR, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, are closing their doors and no longer dispersing medication.
www.npr.org
January 28, 2025 at 11:51 PM
As a result of the new administration's actions, health centers funded by PEPFAR, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, are closing their doors and no longer dispersing medication.
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In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
Caroline Kennedy calls her cousin, RFK, Jr., a "predator" ahead of his confirmation hearings
In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
www.npr.org
January 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM
In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
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BREAKING: The White House has rescinded an original Office of Management and Budget memo, issued on Monday, that sought to freeze multiple government-funded loans and programs, leading to confusion and panic on Tuesday and potentially affecting millions of Americans who depend on that spending.
Amid Confusion and Panic, Trump White House Rescinds Funding “Freeze” on Grants and Programs
The freeze would have affected Medicaid, grants for after-school programs, Meals on Wheels, and much more.
truthout.org
January 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
BREAKING: The White House has rescinded an original Office of Management and Budget memo, issued on Monday, that sought to freeze multiple government-funded loans and programs, leading to confusion and panic on Tuesday and potentially affecting millions of Americans who depend on that spending.
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Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”
January 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”
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It’s wild to have two cats and have one of them be just so much more dumb.
January 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It’s wild to have two cats and have one of them be just so much more dumb.