Avé Williams 🫘
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💙 I am interested in animals, critical thinking, education, environment, exercise, healthy lifestyle and democracy.
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Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 45 in Jamaica, with 15 others still missing #usnews
Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 45 in Jamaica, with 15 others still missing
Jamaica’s government says that the number of confirmed deaths from Hurricane Melissa has risen to 45, with 15 other people still missing.
www.wmbfnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 45 in Jamaica, with 15 others still missing #usnews
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Hurricane Melissa: Relief efforts intensify as damage across Caribbean grows
In Cuba, more than 54,000 people remain displaced, including 7,500 staying in official shelters, according to the UN relief coordination office, OCHA. The scale of damage is now significantly higher than initial…
In Cuba, more than 54,000 people remain displaced, including 7,500 staying in official shelters, according to the UN relief coordination office, OCHA. The scale of damage is now significantly higher than initial…
Hurricane Melissa: Relief efforts intensify as damage across Caribbean grows
In Cuba, more than 54,000 people remain displaced, including 7,500 staying in official shelters, according to the UN relief coordination office, OCHA. The scale of damage is now significantly higher than initial estimates, with more than 600 health facilities and 90,000 homes affected. UN agencies are supporting the national response, having assisted about 140,000 people in shelters and community kitchens, and distributing agricultural tools and livestock feed to restore livelihoods.
daynews.space
November 12, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Hurricane Melissa: Relief efforts intensify as damage across Caribbean grows
In Cuba, more than 54,000 people remain displaced, including 7,500 staying in official shelters, according to the UN relief coordination office, OCHA. The scale of damage is now significantly higher than initial…
In Cuba, more than 54,000 people remain displaced, including 7,500 staying in official shelters, according to the UN relief coordination office, OCHA. The scale of damage is now significantly higher than initial…
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"Even Nobel Prize Winners Deal With Imposter Syndrome": Check this out @scifri.bsky.social: www.sciencefriday.com/segments/ard...
Even Nobel Prize Winners Deal With Imposter Syndrome
Neuroscientist Ardem Patapoutian immigrated to the US, found belonging in science, and did groundbreaking work on sense of touch.
www.sciencefriday.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
"Even Nobel Prize Winners Deal With Imposter Syndrome": Check this out @scifri.bsky.social: www.sciencefriday.com/segments/ard...
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Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
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"When I reflect on the journey of women's heart health, five truths make me pause."
In an #OpEd, professor of cardiology Stacey E. Rosen, MD, challenges assumptions surrounding heart health in women.
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/118427?trw=no
In an #OpEd, professor of cardiology Stacey E. Rosen, MD, challenges assumptions surrounding heart health in women.
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/118427?trw=no
Opinion | How Does Gender Affect Heart Health?
Five truths that reshape our understanding of heart disease in women
www.medpagetoday.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
"When I reflect on the journey of women's heart health, five truths make me pause."
In an #OpEd, professor of cardiology Stacey E. Rosen, MD, challenges assumptions surrounding heart health in women.
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/118427?trw=no
In an #OpEd, professor of cardiology Stacey E. Rosen, MD, challenges assumptions surrounding heart health in women.
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/118427?trw=no
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Interim Mayor Jacqueline Garcia-Roves restricts communication with Hialeah’s mayor-elect, Bryan Calvo, ahead of his January 2026 swearing-in. Despite a 12-week transition period, no formal protocols have been established, creating tensions between the outgoing and incoming administrations.
After election loss, Hialeah’s interim mayor blocks access for Mayor-elect Bryan Calvo
Interim Mayor Jacqueline Garcia-Roves restricts communication with Hialeah’s mayor-elect, Bryan Calvo, ahead of his January 2026 swearing-in. Despite a 12-week transition period, no formal protocols have been established, creating tensions between the outgoing and incoming administrations.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Interim Mayor Jacqueline Garcia-Roves restricts communication with Hialeah’s mayor-elect, Bryan Calvo, ahead of his January 2026 swearing-in. Despite a 12-week transition period, no formal protocols have been established, creating tensions between the outgoing and incoming administrations.
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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Shutdown kept research into historic Hurricane Melissa at a minimum
Flight engineers, pilots, scientists and others flew multiple harrowing missions into Melissa without pay. They wanted to do far more.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Flight engineers, pilots, scientists and others flew multiple harrowing missions into Melissa without pay. They wanted to do far more.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Shutdown kept research into historic Hurricane Melissa at a minimum
Flight engineers, pilots, scientists and others flew multiple harrowing missions into Melissa without pay. They wanted to do far more.
www.usatoday.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Shutdown kept research into historic Hurricane Melissa at a minimum
Flight engineers, pilots, scientists and others flew multiple harrowing missions into Melissa without pay. They wanted to do far more.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Flight engineers, pilots, scientists and others flew multiple harrowing missions into Melissa without pay. They wanted to do far more.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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If you’re trying to catch up on what went down with #SNAP late last night at #SCOTUS, here’s my attempt to read the breadcrumbs on the “administrative stay” issued by Justice Jackson—and why a justice so critical of the Court’s grants of emergency relief to Trump still granted temporary relief here:
190. SNAP WTF?
A very quick explainer on why Justice Jackson issued an "administrative stay" in the SNAP case late on Friday night, and on what's likely to happen next
www.stevevladeck.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
If you’re trying to catch up on what went down with #SNAP late last night at #SCOTUS, here’s my attempt to read the breadcrumbs on the “administrative stay” issued by Justice Jackson—and why a justice so critical of the Court’s grants of emergency relief to Trump still granted temporary relief here:
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In a large sample of US children born between 1959 and 1966, higher #BloodPressure at age 7 years was associated with greater risk of premature cardiovascular disease mortality.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In a large sample of US children born between 1959 and 1966, higher #BloodPressure at age 7 years was associated with greater risk of premature cardiovascular disease mortality.
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ja.ma/4qNnhFS
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ATTN: If you were on the Sandwich Guy jury and you'd like to chat, my Signal is in my bio. I'll keep you anonymous! Please share this post!
November 7, 2025 at 1:57 AM
ATTN: If you were on the Sandwich Guy jury and you'd like to chat, my Signal is in my bio. I'll keep you anonymous! Please share this post!
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I heard some old friends at Pod Save America were in town, so I decided to stop by. As we saw this week, we can change this country for the better. But it’s going to take all of us getting organized and having honest conversations about the best way forward.
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 AM
I heard some old friends at Pod Save America were in town, so I decided to stop by. As we saw this week, we can change this country for the better. But it’s going to take all of us getting organized and having honest conversations about the best way forward.
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Last year after the election, I reflected: "When we fight, we win—but sometimes the fight takes awhile."
Last night, we saw Democratic victories across our nation. I am so proud of these enthusiastic, principled, inspirational leaders who will continue to fight for our nation, ideals, and progress.
Last night, we saw Democratic victories across our nation. I am so proud of these enthusiastic, principled, inspirational leaders who will continue to fight for our nation, ideals, and progress.
November 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Last year after the election, I reflected: "When we fight, we win—but sometimes the fight takes awhile."
Last night, we saw Democratic victories across our nation. I am so proud of these enthusiastic, principled, inspirational leaders who will continue to fight for our nation, ideals, and progress.
Last night, we saw Democratic victories across our nation. I am so proud of these enthusiastic, principled, inspirational leaders who will continue to fight for our nation, ideals, and progress.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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The FBI just warned: criminals across the U.S. are posing as ICE agents badges, uniforms, and vehicles in hand, preying on fear. This isn’t fiction. This is real. Families cower. Communities tremble. Trust in institutions erodes.
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
www.wired.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The FBI just warned: criminals across the U.S. are posing as ICE agents badges, uniforms, and vehicles in hand, preying on fear. This isn’t fiction. This is real. Families cower. Communities tremble. Trust in institutions erodes.
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NEW: Mississippi Democrats broke the Republican Party's supermajority in the state Senate tonight for the first time since 2011.
It came as Democrats flipped 2 Senate seats and 1 House seat.
“Mississippi just broke the supermajority—and the people have taken back their power,” the party says.
It came as Democrats flipped 2 Senate seats and 1 House seat.
“Mississippi just broke the supermajority—and the people have taken back their power,” the party says.
Mississippi Democrats Break Republican Senate Supermajority, Flipping 3 Legislative Seats
After 13 years, Mississippi Democrats broke the Republican Party's supermajority in the Mississippi Senate, flipping 3 legislative seats.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
NEW: Mississippi Democrats broke the Republican Party's supermajority in the state Senate tonight for the first time since 2011.
It came as Democrats flipped 2 Senate seats and 1 House seat.
“Mississippi just broke the supermajority—and the people have taken back their power,” the party says.
It came as Democrats flipped 2 Senate seats and 1 House seat.
“Mississippi just broke the supermajority—and the people have taken back their power,” the party says.
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In honor of the upcoming #WomenInPhysics Day, let's create a thread of amazing women physicists. I'll start with one my favorites, Chien-Shiung Wu, who is best known for conducting the Wu experiment, which proved that parity is not conserved. ⚛️ 🧪 👩🔬 🎢
November 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
In honor of the upcoming #WomenInPhysics Day, let's create a thread of amazing women physicists. I'll start with one my favorites, Chien-Shiung Wu, who is best known for conducting the Wu experiment, which proved that parity is not conserved. ⚛️ 🧪 👩🔬 🎢
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BREAKING: Democrat Aftab Pureval wins Cincinnati mayoral election over Cory Bowman, half-brother of Vice President JD Vance.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Aftab Pureval wins Cincinnati mayoral election over Cory Bowman, half-brother of Vice President JD Vance.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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There, my friends, is an urban-suburban-rural, multiracial coalition.
November 5, 2025 at 6:16 AM
There, my friends, is an urban-suburban-rural, multiracial coalition.
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A seeming bit of history tonight as Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Asian American to win statewide office in Virginia - and the first Muslim woman to win statewide office *anywhere* in the United States.
November 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A seeming bit of history tonight as Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Asian American to win statewide office in Virginia - and the first Muslim woman to win statewide office *anywhere* in the United States.