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Record-breaking heat and severe cold spells are having a significant impact on health and mortality in the United States, say researchers at the Yale School of Public Health.
https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/warming-us-climate-linked-to-rising-deaths-from-heat/
https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/warming-us-climate-linked-to-rising-deaths-from-heat/
Warming U.S. climate linked to rising deaths from heat
Record-breaking heat and severe cold spells are having a significant impact on health and mortality in the United States, say researchers at the Yale School of
ysph.yale.edu
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Record-breaking heat and severe cold spells are having a significant impact on health and mortality in the United States, say researchers at the Yale School of Public Health.
https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/warming-us-climate-linked-to-rising-deaths-from-heat/
https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/warming-us-climate-linked-to-rising-deaths-from-heat/
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RFK Jr. wants you to know that he’s personally responsible for the anti-vax misinformation on the CDC's website
RFK Jr. wants you to know he’s personally responsible for anti-vax misinformation on CDC website
He told the New York Times there’s no proof that vaccines don’t cause autism, which is a lie.
www.motherjones.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
RFK Jr. wants you to know that he’s personally responsible for the anti-vax misinformation on the CDC's website
1/3 - PBS’s “American Revolution” is a resounding success. Its well-researched content offers numerous valuable lessons. Among its many highlights, these stand out: acknowledging the contributions of many towns from each colony…
November 22, 2025 at 3:43 AM
1/3 - PBS’s “American Revolution” is a resounding success. Its well-researched content offers numerous valuable lessons. Among its many highlights, these stand out: acknowledging the contributions of many towns from each colony…
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“Creators are critical sources of information, support, and solidarity for billions of people,” said @amandayarnell.bsky.social. “This survey reveals the pressures that come alongside those responsibilities ... The burnout. The constant toxicity. And the isolation.”
Content creators are struggling with mental health, study finds | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Digital content creators experience high rates of mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, and burnout, according to a new study.
hsph.harvard.edu
November 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
“Creators are critical sources of information, support, and solidarity for billions of people,” said @amandayarnell.bsky.social. “This survey reveals the pressures that come alongside those responsibilities ... The burnout. The constant toxicity. And the isolation.”
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Pretty cool day at work today supporting the Centennial Tower Tenant Union. Video of @sabinamatos.bsky.social via @steveahlquist.bsky.social.
November 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Pretty cool day at work today supporting the Centennial Tower Tenant Union. Video of @sabinamatos.bsky.social via @steveahlquist.bsky.social.
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We are late to this piece by @j-amesmarriott.bsky.social. It is brilliant, and sobering. We have a fight on our hands, booksellers…
jmarriott.substack.com/p/the-dawn-o...
jmarriott.substack.com/p/the-dawn-o...
The dawn of the post-literate society
And the end of civilisation
jmarriott.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
We are late to this piece by @j-amesmarriott.bsky.social. It is brilliant, and sobering. We have a fight on our hands, booksellers…
jmarriott.substack.com/p/the-dawn-o...
jmarriott.substack.com/p/the-dawn-o...
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The American Bar Association recently documented more than a dozen reports nationwide of individuals fraudulently posing as immigration attorneys who work for the ABA. Learn how to protect yourself and others: https://bit.ly/3XDPO3q
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The American Bar Association recently documented more than a dozen reports nationwide of individuals fraudulently posing as immigration attorneys who work for the ABA. Learn how to protect yourself and others: https://bit.ly/3XDPO3q
The next time an elected official asks a journalist:
"Who are you with?"
I hope they respond:
"The American people. Who are you with?"
@nbcnews.com @cbsnews.com @npr.org @pbsnews.org @cnn.com @nytimes.com @theatlantic.com
"Who are you with?"
I hope they respond:
"The American people. Who are you with?"
@nbcnews.com @cbsnews.com @npr.org @pbsnews.org @cnn.com @nytimes.com @theatlantic.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The next time an elected official asks a journalist:
"Who are you with?"
I hope they respond:
"The American people. Who are you with?"
@nbcnews.com @cbsnews.com @npr.org @pbsnews.org @cnn.com @nytimes.com @theatlantic.com
"Who are you with?"
I hope they respond:
"The American people. Who are you with?"
@nbcnews.com @cbsnews.com @npr.org @pbsnews.org @cnn.com @nytimes.com @theatlantic.com
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Today’s Daily Stoic:
“.. The call to courage is not simply the call to conquer fear. It is the call to conquer fear in service of something greater than yourself. To speak the truth, even when it costs you. To do what’s right, even when it’s hard.”
@dailystoic.com.web.brid.gy
dailystoic.com
“.. The call to courage is not simply the call to conquer fear. It is the call to conquer fear in service of something greater than yourself. To speak the truth, even when it costs you. To do what’s right, even when it’s hard.”
@dailystoic.com.web.brid.gy
dailystoic.com
Daily Stoic | Stoic Wisdom For Everyday Life
Stoic Wisdom For Everyday Life
dailystoic.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Today’s Daily Stoic:
“.. The call to courage is not simply the call to conquer fear. It is the call to conquer fear in service of something greater than yourself. To speak the truth, even when it costs you. To do what’s right, even when it’s hard.”
@dailystoic.com.web.brid.gy
dailystoic.com
“.. The call to courage is not simply the call to conquer fear. It is the call to conquer fear in service of something greater than yourself. To speak the truth, even when it costs you. To do what’s right, even when it’s hard.”
@dailystoic.com.web.brid.gy
dailystoic.com
This serves as yet another compelling reason for the existence of PBS. Such insightful and comprehensive examination of our history is simply not feasible for broadcast TV. Tonight’s first installment was truly remarkable. Thank you. @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 5:58 AM
This serves as yet another compelling reason for the existence of PBS. Such insightful and comprehensive examination of our history is simply not feasible for broadcast TV. Tonight’s first installment was truly remarkable. Thank you. @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social
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Epstein survivors just dropped a powerful message for Congress, and it hits like a warning: no more waiting, the truth is coming, ready or not.
Watch till the end
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
Watch till the end
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Epstein survivors just dropped a powerful message for Congress, and it hits like a warning: no more waiting, the truth is coming, ready or not.
Watch till the end
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
Watch till the end
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
Each AI platform has its own strength and purpose. Here's a simple breakdown of what ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity are best for your task. This handy chart may save you hours of testing. Just be aware Grok has been cited as having the least factual info.
November 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Each AI platform has its own strength and purpose. Here's a simple breakdown of what ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity are best for your task. This handy chart may save you hours of testing. Just be aware Grok has been cited as having the least factual info.
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#RhodeIsland - let's support our local reporters and local news sources. One option: subscribe to @steveahlquist.bsky.social 's substack: steveahlquist.substack.com
Without good local investigative journalism, & an informed electorate, we can't sustain #Democracy. 📸 🔍 📰 👀 📥 🗞 ⏰️ 🗳 🇺🇸
Without good local investigative journalism, & an informed electorate, we can't sustain #Democracy. 📸 🔍 📰 👀 📥 🗞 ⏰️ 🗳 🇺🇸
November 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
#RhodeIsland - let's support our local reporters and local news sources. One option: subscribe to @steveahlquist.bsky.social 's substack: steveahlquist.substack.com
Without good local investigative journalism, & an informed electorate, we can't sustain #Democracy. 📸 🔍 📰 👀 📥 🗞 ⏰️ 🗳 🇺🇸
Without good local investigative journalism, & an informed electorate, we can't sustain #Democracy. 📸 🔍 📰 👀 📥 🗞 ⏰️ 🗳 🇺🇸
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Watch now on WPRI 12+: Thousands of families are struggling to put food on the table, which is why a local nonprofit organization is focused on giving back to those in need.
Street Stories Unpaved: Nonprofit dedicated to feeding the less fortunate
Thousands of families are struggling to put food on the table, which is why a local nonprofit organization is focused on giving back to those in need.
www.wpri.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Watch now on WPRI 12+: Thousands of families are struggling to put food on the table, which is why a local nonprofit organization is focused on giving back to those in need.
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TONIGHT: We’re urging the Providence City Council to REJECT a discriminatory ordinance that would increase housing costs for students and invade their privacy.
We sent the Council a letter outlining our concerns, you can read it here ⬇️
We sent the Council a letter outlining our concerns, you can read it here ⬇️
LETTER Re: Proposed Surcharge on Providence Student Renters - ACLU of Rhode Island
This letter was sent to the Providence City Council regarding a proposed ordinance that would require landlords to pay a $300 surcharge for each student tenant living in off-campus apartments occupied...
www.riaclu.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
TONIGHT: We’re urging the Providence City Council to REJECT a discriminatory ordinance that would increase housing costs for students and invade their privacy.
We sent the Council a letter outlining our concerns, you can read it here ⬇️
We sent the Council a letter outlining our concerns, you can read it here ⬇️
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Join us as we remember the life and work of Patricia Raub, who passed away on October 29. Friends, family and others who knew her will come together at an event at Wanskuck Library on Nov. 20 to share memories of Patricia. More on this page: clpvd.org/event/a-nigh...
November 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Join us as we remember the life and work of Patricia Raub, who passed away on October 29. Friends, family and others who knew her will come together at an event at Wanskuck Library on Nov. 20 to share memories of Patricia. More on this page: clpvd.org/event/a-nigh...
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Women's Health: 'Scientists Just Developed A Blood Test That Can Diagnose Chronic Fatigue And Long Covid'
'While the study focused on CFS, there is some biological overlap with long COVID, says Dmitry Pshezhetskiy, PhD, lead study author...'
www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a6938...
'While the study focused on CFS, there is some biological overlap with long COVID, says Dmitry Pshezhetskiy, PhD, lead study author...'
www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a6938...
Scientists Just Developed A Blood Test That Can Diagnose Chronic Fatigue And Long Covid
It's not available yet, but it could lay the groundwork for faster diagnoses and, potentially, additional treatments.
www.womenshealthmag.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Women's Health: 'Scientists Just Developed A Blood Test That Can Diagnose Chronic Fatigue And Long Covid'
'While the study focused on CFS, there is some biological overlap with long COVID, says Dmitry Pshezhetskiy, PhD, lead study author...'
www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a6938...
'While the study focused on CFS, there is some biological overlap with long COVID, says Dmitry Pshezhetskiy, PhD, lead study author...'
www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a6938...
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Johns Hopkins University will no longer charge tuition to undergraduate students from families making under $200,000 a year, the school announced Thursday.
The university will also cover the room and board and other living expenses for students whose families make under $100,000. buff.ly/MRJcyFm
The university will also cover the room and board and other living expenses for students whose families make under $100,000. buff.ly/MRJcyFm
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Johns Hopkins University will no longer charge tuition to undergraduate students from families making under $200,000 a year, the school announced Thursday.
The university will also cover the room and board and other living expenses for students whose families make under $100,000. buff.ly/MRJcyFm
The university will also cover the room and board and other living expenses for students whose families make under $100,000. buff.ly/MRJcyFm
Yesterday I rushed and bought Cavatelli, Mafalda, Fusilli, and Orzo. I’ll be happy making lamb stew, or chicken cacciatore with mushrooms, or slow cooked ground beef stew, or grilling shrimp to serve with the pasta. #Sclafani brand.
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Italian Pasta Is Poised to Disappear From American Grocery Shelves
The Trump administration is set to impose duties of 107% on Italian pasta imports, among most punitive of the tariffs it has levied.
www.wsj.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Yesterday I rushed and bought Cavatelli, Mafalda, Fusilli, and Orzo. I’ll be happy making lamb stew, or chicken cacciatore with mushrooms, or slow cooked ground beef stew, or grilling shrimp to serve with the pasta. #Sclafani brand.
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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🦠NEW: Scientists just confirmed that the “Mono” virus can trigger and sustain lupus — something researchers had suspected for decades, but only based on anecdotal evidence.
My story for @sciam.bsky.social 🧪
My story for @sciam.bsky.social 🧪
The Virus That Causes Mono May Also Cause Lupus
Early findings indicate that Epstein-Barr Virus may also cause the autoimmune disease lupus
www.scientificamerican.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🦠NEW: Scientists just confirmed that the “Mono” virus can trigger and sustain lupus — something researchers had suspected for decades, but only based on anecdotal evidence.
My story for @sciam.bsky.social 🧪
My story for @sciam.bsky.social 🧪
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WPRI 12 is bringing the community together for a day of giving to ensure no one goes hungry. Head to WPRI.COM/GIVING to donate to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank — and spread the word by sharing this post!
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
WPRI 12 is bringing the community together for a day of giving to ensure no one goes hungry. Head to WPRI.COM/GIVING to donate to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank — and spread the word by sharing this post!
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Tonight we remember our dear friend and bandleader Cleto 💙
Jimmy Kimmel Remembers His Best Friend and Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Tonight we remember our dear friend and bandleader Cleto 💙
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Aurora Science 🔭🧪
What do the colors of the aurora tell you 👇
What do the colors of the aurora tell you 👇
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Aurora Science 🔭🧪
What do the colors of the aurora tell you 👇
What do the colors of the aurora tell you 👇
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An X5-class solar flare erupted from the sun towards Earth yesterday and it hit the magnetosphere with a wallop overnight. The result was a severe geomagnetic storm. The aurora was so bright, it was visible through the clouds. Here's 3-hours, squished into 60s, of what you may have missed. Enjoy 🔭🧪☺️
November 12, 2025 at 5:56 AM
An X5-class solar flare erupted from the sun towards Earth yesterday and it hit the magnetosphere with a wallop overnight. The result was a severe geomagnetic storm. The aurora was so bright, it was visible through the clouds. Here's 3-hours, squished into 60s, of what you may have missed. Enjoy 🔭🧪☺️
Let’s hope #WholeFoods rebuilds the outdated ESMarket site and transforms it into a LEED Platinum designation for environmental remediation, sustainable site features, and forward thinking architectural design. Rhode Island needs a food paradise replete with local produce and local vendors.
November 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Let’s hope #WholeFoods rebuilds the outdated ESMarket site and transforms it into a LEED Platinum designation for environmental remediation, sustainable site features, and forward thinking architectural design. Rhode Island needs a food paradise replete with local produce and local vendors.