Deborah Blum
@deborahb.bsky.social
Book author, toxicology journalist, fascinated by poison and murder (current book project), and, oh yeah, I'm the former director of the Knight Science Journalism program at MIT.
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hey everybody lifelong tech expert here
> "system crash” deleted nearly two weeks of surveillance footage from inside the facility
that's not how anything works they're lying and destroying evidence hope that helps
> "system crash” deleted nearly two weeks of surveillance footage from inside the facility
that's not how anything works they're lying and destroying evidence hope that helps
And what is happening inside ICE detention centers? 404 Media also learned that the federal government claimed that the day after it was sued for allegedly abusing detainees at an ICE detention center, a “system crash” deleted nearly two weeks of surveillance footage from inside the facility.
ICE Says Critical Evidence In Abuse Case Was Lost In 'System Crash' a Day After It Was Sued
The government also said "we don't have resources" to retain all footage and that plaintiffs could supply "endless hard drives that we could save things to."
www.404media.co
January 25, 2026 at 5:26 PM
hey everybody lifelong tech expert here
> "system crash” deleted nearly two weeks of surveillance footage from inside the facility
that's not how anything works they're lying and destroying evidence hope that helps
> "system crash” deleted nearly two weeks of surveillance footage from inside the facility
that's not how anything works they're lying and destroying evidence hope that helps
Let this be true. (gift article)
Trump Administration Live Updates: President’s Border Czar Says Minnesota Enforcement Surge Is Ending
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Let this be true. (gift article)
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Fascinating and deeply satisfying resolution to why adenovirus-based vaccines produced blood clots in 1 out of 200,000 people.
Two factors interacted:
a mutation in an antibody gene + weak similarities between a viral protein & a human blood-clotting protein = induced clotting cascade.
Two factors interacted:
a mutation in an antibody gene + weak similarities between a viral protein & a human blood-clotting protein = induced clotting cascade.
Five years after the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines started, it seems the mystery of why the Astra-Zeneca and J&J vaccines led to a rare but deadly side effect of unusual blood clots and bleeding has finally been solved.
It's a fascinating case of molecular mimicry that may help make vaccine safer.🧪
It's a fascinating case of molecular mimicry that may help make vaccine safer.🧪
Rare, dangerous side effects of some COVID-19 vaccines explained
“Groundbreaking” study uncovers why adenovirus-based shots caused life-threatening blood clots and bleeding in some people
www.science.org
February 11, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Fascinating and deeply satisfying resolution to why adenovirus-based vaccines produced blood clots in 1 out of 200,000 people.
Two factors interacted:
a mutation in an antibody gene + weak similarities between a viral protein & a human blood-clotting protein = induced clotting cascade.
Two factors interacted:
a mutation in an antibody gene + weak similarities between a viral protein & a human blood-clotting protein = induced clotting cascade.
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Rockwell would have painted this.
Every photo from Minneapolis looks like this. Cops decked out with guns and full tac gear facing off against people in bathrobes, parkas, and sweatpants armed only with whistles and cell phones.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
February 12, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Rockwell would have painted this.
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
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MS NOW: "A congressional official with knowledge of the matter is telling MS NOW the cause of the shutdown of El Paso airspace is a lack of communication between the Pentagon and FAA. The official told us the FAA and DOD are 'not in clear communications with each other.'"
February 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
MS NOW: "A congressional official with knowledge of the matter is telling MS NOW the cause of the shutdown of El Paso airspace is a lack of communication between the Pentagon and FAA. The official told us the FAA and DOD are 'not in clear communications with each other.'"
The preservative BHA was allowed into the U.S. food supply in 1958 under our (antiquated) "generally recognized as safe" permission system. It is now being investigated as a suspected carcinogen.
FDA Begins Post-Market Safety Reassessment for BHA
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is a chemical preservative used in food that is “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen” by the National Toxicology Program (NTP). FDA has issued a Request for ...
www.food-safety.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:16 PM
The preservative BHA was allowed into the U.S. food supply in 1958 under our (antiquated) "generally recognized as safe" permission system. It is now being investigated as a suspected carcinogen.
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This is utterly deranged behavior from a U.S. attorney general
February 11, 2026 at 6:44 PM
This is utterly deranged behavior from a U.S. attorney general
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BONDI: You didn't ask Merrick Garland anything about Epstein
BALINT: Weak sauce
BONDI: And with this antisemitic culture right now, she voted against a resolution--
BALINT: You want to go there! Really? Talking about antisemitism to a woman who lost her grandfather in the Holocaust! *storms off*
BALINT: Weak sauce
BONDI: And with this antisemitic culture right now, she voted against a resolution--
BALINT: You want to go there! Really? Talking about antisemitism to a woman who lost her grandfather in the Holocaust! *storms off*
February 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
BONDI: You didn't ask Merrick Garland anything about Epstein
BALINT: Weak sauce
BONDI: And with this antisemitic culture right now, she voted against a resolution--
BALINT: You want to go there! Really? Talking about antisemitism to a woman who lost her grandfather in the Holocaust! *storms off*
BALINT: Weak sauce
BONDI: And with this antisemitic culture right now, she voted against a resolution--
BALINT: You want to go there! Really? Talking about antisemitism to a woman who lost her grandfather in the Holocaust! *storms off*
Absolutely this.
FDA Petitioned to Stop Protecting Identity of Companies Involved in Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
At present, FDA does not disclose the identity of companies involved in outbreaks without an associated recall because it considers a company name to be “confidential commercial information. Stop Food...
www.food-safety.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Absolutely this.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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“The health secretary’s claims were amplified on social media by MAHA Action, an advocacy group that promotes Mr. Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, but the post was taken down after The New York Times asked a spokesman for Mr. Kennedy to provide evidence to support his assertions.”
Kennedy Makes Unfounded Claim That Keto Diet Can ‘Cure’ Schizophrenia
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:11 AM
“The health secretary’s claims were amplified on social media by MAHA Action, an advocacy group that promotes Mr. Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, but the post was taken down after The New York Times asked a spokesman for Mr. Kennedy to provide evidence to support his assertions.”
This is great.
🌊I have a new gig. 🌊
Introducing: OCEAN EMPIRE, my new column about U.S ocean policy and foreign affairs for @sciencepolitics.bsky.social.
We are a brand new online magazine housed at Georgetown University. I'm thrilled to bring in-depth news analysis about what's happening to 70% of our planet.
Introducing: OCEAN EMPIRE, my new column about U.S ocean policy and foreign affairs for @sciencepolitics.bsky.social.
We are a brand new online magazine housed at Georgetown University. I'm thrilled to bring in-depth news analysis about what's happening to 70% of our planet.
Ocean Empire - Science Politics
Introducing a new column breaking down seismic shifts in ocean policy and explaining why they matter.
sciencepolitics.org
February 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
This is great.
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#USfoodrecalls #USfoodsafety #MOMsky
⚠️ URGENT Class I Recall: PATHOGENIC BACTERIA HAZARD
EVERPRESS brand JUICE FROM THE RAW
*Detox Greens
*Sweet Greens
*UpBeet!
*Pine-Apple Mint
*Homemade Cashew Milk
*Cashew Milk + Cold-Brew Coffee
Dist Retail: 24 STATES
2-5-26
www.newsweek.com/juice-recall...
⚠️ URGENT Class I Recall: PATHOGENIC BACTERIA HAZARD
EVERPRESS brand JUICE FROM THE RAW
*Detox Greens
*Sweet Greens
*UpBeet!
*Pine-Apple Mint
*Homemade Cashew Milk
*Cashew Milk + Cold-Brew Coffee
Dist Retail: 24 STATES
2-5-26
www.newsweek.com/juice-recall...
Juice recall in 24 states sparks highest risk warning
The six juices have been classified as Class I recalls—the highest risk level warning issued by the FDA.
www.newsweek.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM
#USfoodrecalls #USfoodsafety #MOMsky
⚠️ URGENT Class I Recall: PATHOGENIC BACTERIA HAZARD
EVERPRESS brand JUICE FROM THE RAW
*Detox Greens
*Sweet Greens
*UpBeet!
*Pine-Apple Mint
*Homemade Cashew Milk
*Cashew Milk + Cold-Brew Coffee
Dist Retail: 24 STATES
2-5-26
www.newsweek.com/juice-recall...
⚠️ URGENT Class I Recall: PATHOGENIC BACTERIA HAZARD
EVERPRESS brand JUICE FROM THE RAW
*Detox Greens
*Sweet Greens
*UpBeet!
*Pine-Apple Mint
*Homemade Cashew Milk
*Cashew Milk + Cold-Brew Coffee
Dist Retail: 24 STATES
2-5-26
www.newsweek.com/juice-recall...
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February 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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This is insane. Under absolutely no circumstances should a prof ever discuss the physical appearance of a student in a rec letter! I can’t believe I even have to say that!
Yale prof David Gelernter defends his letter urging Epstein to hire "v small goodlooking blonde" student by saying that he was "keep[ing] the potential boss's habits in mind."
This creep shouldn't be allowed anywhere near students.
yaledailynews.com/articles/gel...
This creep shouldn't be allowed anywhere near students.
yaledailynews.com/articles/gel...
February 5, 2026 at 2:37 PM
This is insane. Under absolutely no circumstances should a prof ever discuss the physical appearance of a student in a rec letter! I can’t believe I even have to say that!
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Trump gets applause at the National Prayer Breakfast praising thugs who “beat the crap” out of immigrants.
I’m sorry but I’ve forgotten the chapter and verse in the Bible where it says “thou shall beat up those who don’t look like you.” Can anyone help me out?
I’m sorry but I’ve forgotten the chapter and verse in the Bible where it says “thou shall beat up those who don’t look like you.” Can anyone help me out?
February 5, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Trump gets applause at the National Prayer Breakfast praising thugs who “beat the crap” out of immigrants.
I’m sorry but I’ve forgotten the chapter and verse in the Bible where it says “thou shall beat up those who don’t look like you.” Can anyone help me out?
I’m sorry but I’ve forgotten the chapter and verse in the Bible where it says “thou shall beat up those who don’t look like you.” Can anyone help me out?
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WaPo laid off one of the guys who broke Watergate. WATERGATE. They laid off a woman reporting in Ukraine while bombs fell around her.
It's not just shameless and greedy. It's cruel.
It's not just shameless and greedy. It's cruel.
Martin Weil, one of hundreds of journalists being let go at The Washington Post, has worked on local news there since 1965.
He Was Laid Off at The Washington Post After Working There 60 Years
Martin Weil, one of hundreds being let go at The Post, has worked on local news there since 1965, witnessing the paper’s rise and now retrenchment.
nyti.ms
February 5, 2026 at 2:43 PM
WaPo laid off one of the guys who broke Watergate. WATERGATE. They laid off a woman reporting in Ukraine while bombs fell around her.
It's not just shameless and greedy. It's cruel.
It's not just shameless and greedy. It's cruel.
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Trump is at the National Prayer Breakfast trashing Dems, who still participate in this charade for some unknown reason. Said Trump:
"I don't know why Democrats are here. ... I don't know how a person of faith can vote for a Democrat.”
"I don't know why Democrats are here. ... I don't know how a person of faith can vote for a Democrat.”
February 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Trump is at the National Prayer Breakfast trashing Dems, who still participate in this charade for some unknown reason. Said Trump:
"I don't know why Democrats are here. ... I don't know how a person of faith can vote for a Democrat.”
"I don't know why Democrats are here. ... I don't know how a person of faith can vote for a Democrat.”
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Holy shit, this is exceptional.
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Holy shit, this is exceptional.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Trump's constant degradation of female reporters is unsurprising but the press corps' collective decision to treat it as background noise is actually kind of sickening
February 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Trump's constant degradation of female reporters is unsurprising but the press corps' collective decision to treat it as background noise is actually kind of sickening
Sigh.
BREAKING: @ajc.com on Tuesday evening said it will lay off approximately 50 staffers, about 15% of its headcount, as it seeks to cut costs and marshal resources to invest in its growth.
The AJC published its last print edition on 12/31. About half of those laid off will come from the newsroom.
The AJC published its last print edition on 12/31. About half of those laid off will come from the newsroom.
The AJC to cut staff as it continues digital transformation
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution said Tuesday it will lay off staffers in the newsroom and other segments of the business.
www.ajc.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Sigh.
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