HoofbeatsEqualZebra
@knockknockzebra.bsky.social
Lifelong Bostonian; ex-longtime Animal Care Vol (including for 2 kinds of zebra). Chronically ill, PTSD-having, neurodivergent introvert; mask wearer. She/her. My friends really do call me T.
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👀 Marriage “bootcamp,” huge tax breaks for couples with kids, capping alimony, discouraging online dating…
A WaPo exclusive, we got the final draft of the Heritage Foundation’s “Manhattan Project” for more babies.
Plus a previous draft with scrapped ideas, which you’ll want to see.
🎁 link:
A WaPo exclusive, we got the final draft of the Heritage Foundation’s “Manhattan Project” for more babies.
Plus a previous draft with scrapped ideas, which you’ll want to see.
🎁 link:
Heritage paper on families calls for ‘marriage bootcamp,’ more babies
The conservative think tank aims to boost U.S. marriage and births through discouraging online dating, restricting pornography and creating tax credits for families.
wapo.st
January 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
👀 Marriage “bootcamp,” huge tax breaks for couples with kids, capping alimony, discouraging online dating…
A WaPo exclusive, we got the final draft of the Heritage Foundation’s “Manhattan Project” for more babies.
Plus a previous draft with scrapped ideas, which you’ll want to see.
🎁 link:
A WaPo exclusive, we got the final draft of the Heritage Foundation’s “Manhattan Project” for more babies.
Plus a previous draft with scrapped ideas, which you’ll want to see.
🎁 link:
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Heritage suggests public-private partnerships to reward couples for each decade of marriage.
It wants to limit IVF treatment & says talk of climate change is too demoralizing for potential parents.
It calls local governments to institute a “uniform day of rest,” a legal sabbath.
wapo.st/3NjnQbg
It wants to limit IVF treatment & says talk of climate change is too demoralizing for potential parents.
It calls local governments to institute a “uniform day of rest,” a legal sabbath.
wapo.st/3NjnQbg
January 8, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Heritage suggests public-private partnerships to reward couples for each decade of marriage.
It wants to limit IVF treatment & says talk of climate change is too demoralizing for potential parents.
It calls local governments to institute a “uniform day of rest,” a legal sabbath.
wapo.st/3NjnQbg
It wants to limit IVF treatment & says talk of climate change is too demoralizing for potential parents.
It calls local governments to institute a “uniform day of rest,” a legal sabbath.
wapo.st/3NjnQbg
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A handheld Moon 🌙
A Sandstone disk, shaped on an Atlantic stormbeach.
County Clare, Ireland.
A Sandstone disk, shaped on an Atlantic stormbeach.
County Clare, Ireland.
January 8, 2026 at 11:28 AM
A handheld Moon 🌙
A Sandstone disk, shaped on an Atlantic stormbeach.
County Clare, Ireland.
A Sandstone disk, shaped on an Atlantic stormbeach.
County Clare, Ireland.
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As they searched for the Brown University shooter, the Providence Police Department regularly released grainy surveillance images. Soon after each release, similar-looking images that had been edited with artificial intelligence tools flooded social media.
How AI-generated images complicated the Brown shooting investigation - The Boston Globe
False claims about the shooter were amplified online by bots, elected officials, influencers, and even prominent business leaders.
trib.al
January 8, 2026 at 11:31 AM
As they searched for the Brown University shooter, the Providence Police Department regularly released grainy surveillance images. Soon after each release, similar-looking images that had been edited with artificial intelligence tools flooded social media.
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The footage of this shooting confirms this headline is untrue. It is yet another No*m & T*ump lie that should get zero oxygen. Yet millions of people across Massachusetts are going to open @wbur.org and think ICE was acting in self-defense rather than what they did: kill an innocent bystander.
A federal agent shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said Wednesday.
ICE agent shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown
A federal agent shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said Wednesday.
www.wbur.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:37 AM
The footage of this shooting confirms this headline is untrue. It is yet another No*m & T*ump lie that should get zero oxygen. Yet millions of people across Massachusetts are going to open @wbur.org and think ICE was acting in self-defense rather than what they did: kill an innocent bystander.
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2. Mass. insurer of last resort wrestles with thorny questions around affordability http://commonwealthbeacon.org/environment/mass-insurer-of-last-resort-wrestles-with-thorny-questions-around-affordability/
January 8, 2026 at 11:40 AM
2. Mass. insurer of last resort wrestles with thorny questions around affordability http://commonwealthbeacon.org/environment/mass-insurer-of-last-resort-wrestles-with-thorny-questions-around-affordability/
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"[OpenAI] is encouraging users to connect their personal medical records and wellness apps, such as Apple Health, Peloton, MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, and Function"
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records
But it’s “not intended for diagnosis or treatment.”
buff.ly
January 8, 2026 at 1:29 AM
"[OpenAI] is encouraging users to connect their personal medical records and wellness apps, such as Apple Health, Peloton, MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, and Function"
Don't do this.
Don't do this.
Don't do this.
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Sven the Arctic fox is showing off a trained stand behavior with keeper Katie, and it’s more than just impressive. Standing upright calmly allows his care team to safely check his fluffy abdomen and helps build toward other important behaviors, such as nail trims and ultrasounds.
January 8, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Sven the Arctic fox is showing off a trained stand behavior with keeper Katie, and it’s more than just impressive. Standing upright calmly allows his care team to safely check his fluffy abdomen and helps build toward other important behaviors, such as nail trims and ultrasounds.
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Siamangs in the wild call for territory, bonding, family, mates, identification, and alarm. Based on Sid and Raya's behavior and timing, Keepers believe they're bonding, and their relationship is growing. Getting comfortable enough to show natural vocalizations.
January 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Siamangs in the wild call for territory, bonding, family, mates, identification, and alarm. Based on Sid and Raya's behavior and timing, Keepers believe they're bonding, and their relationship is growing. Getting comfortable enough to show natural vocalizations.
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Thanks to a great collaboration, Boi received successful cataract surgery at our Animal Hospital. Boi is now back in Wallaby Way and thriving with the rest of the mob! 🦘
Read more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/boi-can-see-clearly-now-cataract-removal-for-our-youngest-red-necked-wallaby/
Read more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/boi-can-see-clearly-now-cataract-removal-for-our-youngest-red-necked-wallaby/
January 8, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Thanks to a great collaboration, Boi received successful cataract surgery at our Animal Hospital. Boi is now back in Wallaby Way and thriving with the rest of the mob! 🦘
Read more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/boi-can-see-clearly-now-cataract-removal-for-our-youngest-red-necked-wallaby/
Read more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/boi-can-see-clearly-now-cataract-removal-for-our-youngest-red-necked-wallaby/
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Lotta people get mad at me when I criticize Democratic messaging but THIS IS HOW DEMOCRATS SHOULD BE TALKING. Like normal people using normal language to communicate normal human emotions about the fucked up situation.
THIS.
THIS.
Q: After you told ICE to get the F out, Republicans are criticizing you for escalating tensions
FREY: I'm sorry if I offered their Disney princess ears, but if we're talking about what's inflammatory, on one hand you got someone who dropped an F bomb & on other you have someone who killed someone
FREY: I'm sorry if I offered their Disney princess ears, but if we're talking about what's inflammatory, on one hand you got someone who dropped an F bomb & on other you have someone who killed someone
January 8, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Lotta people get mad at me when I criticize Democratic messaging but THIS IS HOW DEMOCRATS SHOULD BE TALKING. Like normal people using normal language to communicate normal human emotions about the fucked up situation.
THIS.
THIS.
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I have procured rotisserie chicken and our precious princess is snacking again.
January 8, 2026 at 6:32 AM
I have procured rotisserie chicken and our precious princess is snacking again.
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Taffy wants me to tell you she loves you
January 8, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Taffy wants me to tell you she loves you
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I live in rural Minnesota.
Rural Minnesota is fucking pissed, y'all.
Old white grandmas and grandpas out in rural Minnesota are keyed up. They're turning -out-.
Don't you fucking dare let the bot campaigns tell you otherwise.
Rural Minnesota is fucking pissed, y'all.
Old white grandmas and grandpas out in rural Minnesota are keyed up. They're turning -out-.
Don't you fucking dare let the bot campaigns tell you otherwise.
January 8, 2026 at 4:44 AM
I live in rural Minnesota.
Rural Minnesota is fucking pissed, y'all.
Old white grandmas and grandpas out in rural Minnesota are keyed up. They're turning -out-.
Don't you fucking dare let the bot campaigns tell you otherwise.
Rural Minnesota is fucking pissed, y'all.
Old white grandmas and grandpas out in rural Minnesota are keyed up. They're turning -out-.
Don't you fucking dare let the bot campaigns tell you otherwise.
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A group of neighbors, with the support of St. Gregory’s pastor, Rev. Jack Ahern, has launched an effort to help neighbors struggling with food insecurity this season.
www.dotnews.com/2026/lower-m...
www.dotnews.com/2026/lower-m...
Lower Mills neighbors launch food pantry at St. Gregory’s - Dorchester Reporter
A group of neighbors, with the support of St. Gregory’s pastor, Rev. Jack Ahern, has launched an effort to help neighbors struggling with food insecurity this season.
www.dotnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:40 AM
A group of neighbors, with the support of St. Gregory’s pastor, Rev. Jack Ahern, has launched an effort to help neighbors struggling with food insecurity this season.
www.dotnews.com/2026/lower-m...
www.dotnews.com/2026/lower-m...
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Boston reports first pediatric flu deaths since 2013 as flu illness surges across US
Nationwide, the CDC said 5,000 people have died so far this season.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
Nationwide, the CDC said 5,000 people have died so far this season.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
January 7, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Boston reports first pediatric flu deaths since 2013 as flu illness surges across US
Nationwide, the CDC said 5,000 people have died so far this season.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
Nationwide, the CDC said 5,000 people have died so far this season.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
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"People who visited the Mission Hospital Emergency Department waiting room...between 2-6:30 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2026, might have been exposed" to measles.
Alert from Buncombe County public health.
Tragically, this is what happens when anti-vaccine lies aren't immediately crushed. #avlnews
Alert from Buncombe County public health.
Tragically, this is what happens when anti-vaccine lies aren't immediately crushed. #avlnews
Three Individuals in a Family Test Positive for Measles in Buncombe County
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread to others when a person with measles coughs or sneezes.
www.buncombenc.gov
January 7, 2026 at 1:20 PM
"People who visited the Mission Hospital Emergency Department waiting room...between 2-6:30 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2026, might have been exposed" to measles.
Alert from Buncombe County public health.
Tragically, this is what happens when anti-vaccine lies aren't immediately crushed. #avlnews
Alert from Buncombe County public health.
Tragically, this is what happens when anti-vaccine lies aren't immediately crushed. #avlnews
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OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health as a separate space to analyze medical records and wellness apps.
Their aim is to personalize health insights, though it lacks HIPAA compliance and remains a non diagnostic tool.
#MedSky #MLSky
Their aim is to personalize health insights, though it lacks HIPAA compliance and remains a non diagnostic tool.
#MedSky #MLSky
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records
But it’s ‘not intended for diagnosis or treatment.’
www.theverge.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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Getting plenty of honking.
January 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Getting plenty of honking.
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More ICE protesters in West Roxbury
January 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
More ICE protesters in West Roxbury
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January 7, 2026 at 10:55 PM
There should be no #drug shortages in a well-managed, humane #healthcare system. We need to get our priorities into the right order. #MedSky #EconSky #PoliSky
Treatment Modifications After Drug Shortages Among Primary Care Physicians
This cross-sectional study assesses the pervasiveness, changes to treatment and outcomes, and administrative burdens of drug shortages for primary care physicians and patients.
jamanetwork.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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Senators Nick Collins & Will Brownsberger, in league w/the dark money group Boston Policy Institute, have blocked property tax relief for homeowners. Let’s be transparent about this @dotnews.bsky.social #mapoli
Boston property owners received a mixed New Year’s message from City Hall last week: The values of their homes have gone up, according to city assessments, but the bill due to the tax collector will also go up in the new year.
www.dotnews.com/2026/citys-m...
www.dotnews.com/2026/citys-m...
City’s message to property owners: Assessments up, taxes, too - Dorchester Reporter
Boston property owners received a mixed New Year’s message from City Hall last Wednesday: The values of their homes have gone up, according to city assessments, but the bill due to the tax collector w...
www.dotnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Senators Nick Collins & Will Brownsberger, in league w/the dark money group Boston Policy Institute, have blocked property tax relief for homeowners. Let’s be transparent about this @dotnews.bsky.social #mapoli
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The National Weather Service used AI to create a forecast for Idaho. Low chances of wind for the nonexistent towns of Cocrerrireod, Orangeotild and Whata Bod www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
January 7, 2026 at 2:32 PM
The National Weather Service used AI to create a forecast for Idaho. Low chances of wind for the nonexistent towns of Cocrerrireod, Orangeotild and Whata Bod www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
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New at Media Nation: There's a lot less to the @bostonglobe.com's two missing panels from @doonesbury.bsky.social than meets the eye. I learned that "Doonesbury" isn't alone, and that it's standard practice at a number of papers looking to save space and money. dankennedy.net/2026/01/07/t...
There’s a lot less to the Globe’s two missing panels from ‘Doonesbury’ than meets the eye
I got a tip on Monday that The Boston Globe had lopped off the first two panels of the “Doonesbury” comic that appeared in this past Sunday’s paper. A quick check revealed that, i…
dankennedy.net
January 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
New at Media Nation: There's a lot less to the @bostonglobe.com's two missing panels from @doonesbury.bsky.social than meets the eye. I learned that "Doonesbury" isn't alone, and that it's standard practice at a number of papers looking to save space and money. dankennedy.net/2026/01/07/t...