Metisse
@metisse.bsky.social
Biophysics/Biochemistry Physics Modeling Educ. Owned by Aussies. St Louis, MO.
Serious about SARS-COV-2, H5N1,
and democracy. And Democracy.
Not going back...
Serious about SARS-COV-2, H5N1,
and democracy. And Democracy.
Not going back...
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Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
Former models for Donald Trump's agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally
"It's like modern-day slavery."
www.motherjones.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
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Forbes estimates OpenAI is blowing $15m a day on Sora. Sure, why not? I bet OpenAI’s inference costs are absolutely horrifying
www.forbes.com/sites/phoebe...
www.forbes.com/sites/phoebe...
Here’s How Much Cash OpenAI Is Burning On AI Video App Sora. What It Means
Some back-of-napkin math suggests OpenAI is spending more than a quarter of what it’s making to power the AI slop factory.
www.forbes.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Forbes estimates OpenAI is blowing $15m a day on Sora. Sure, why not? I bet OpenAI’s inference costs are absolutely horrifying
www.forbes.com/sites/phoebe...
www.forbes.com/sites/phoebe...
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“If Schumer really wanted to use his considerable influence and leverage to stop this, he could have done that,” a senior Democratic Senate aide tells Zeteo. “He didn’t.”
Furious Liberals Call for Schumer to Step Aside, Senate Dems Mostly Quiet
After their shutdown surrender, liberal lawmakers are begging their base to unite behind them anyway – as Trumpland celebrates that their opposition is a bunch of 'p*ssies.'
zeteo.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
“If Schumer really wanted to use his considerable influence and leverage to stop this, he could have done that,” a senior Democratic Senate aide tells Zeteo. “He didn’t.”
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Trump: "Nobody knows what magnets are."
November 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Trump: "Nobody knows what magnets are."
"It's not a win, but it's better than a loss..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/o...
Opinion | Democrats Were Winning the Shutdown. Why Did They Fold?
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
"It's not a win, but it's better than a loss..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/o...
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Religion is often the handmaiden of authoritarianism & Trump is pushing a white Christian Nationalism agenda.
@raushenbush.bsky.social joins Katie Phang to talk about the power of religion to fight for democracy and how religious leaders are speaking up and speaking out.
youtu.be/yfEmrZPi55M?...
@raushenbush.bsky.social joins Katie Phang to talk about the power of religion to fight for democracy and how religious leaders are speaking up and speaking out.
youtu.be/yfEmrZPi55M?...
Trump’s LATEST SCHEME BACKFIRES as Religious Leaders FIGHT BACK
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Religion is often the handmaiden of authoritarianism & Trump is pushing a white Christian Nationalism agenda.
@raushenbush.bsky.social joins Katie Phang to talk about the power of religion to fight for democracy and how religious leaders are speaking up and speaking out.
youtu.be/yfEmrZPi55M?...
@raushenbush.bsky.social joins Katie Phang to talk about the power of religion to fight for democracy and how religious leaders are speaking up and speaking out.
youtu.be/yfEmrZPi55M?...
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“I have to face the reality that I am probably going to become a late-stage cancer patient who’s uninsured,” Montgomery said.
“I have fought this so hard. I want to live.”
Heartbreaking. Rage-inducing. Infuriating.
Shame on Republicans for doing this to people. Shame on them.
“I have fought this so hard. I want to live.”
Heartbreaking. Rage-inducing. Infuriating.
Shame on Republicans for doing this to people. Shame on them.
Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions | CNN Politics
Millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act policies are contending with the looming lapse of the enhanced subsidies. The increased cost of coverage can lead to agonizing tradeoffs for many enrolle...
www.cnn.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
“I have to face the reality that I am probably going to become a late-stage cancer patient who’s uninsured,” Montgomery said.
“I have fought this so hard. I want to live.”
Heartbreaking. Rage-inducing. Infuriating.
Shame on Republicans for doing this to people. Shame on them.
“I have fought this so hard. I want to live.”
Heartbreaking. Rage-inducing. Infuriating.
Shame on Republicans for doing this to people. Shame on them.
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Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
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The lawsuit claims that all abortions “violate the Hippocratic Oath and deny the inalienable rights of all human beings.”
Florida takes on Planned Parenthood
Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a $350 million lawsuit alleging deceptive marketing practices over claims that medication abortion is safer than Tylenol.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The lawsuit claims that all abortions “violate the Hippocratic Oath and deny the inalienable rights of all human beings.”
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There’s still time to call senators. Let me explain. Sorry not sorry about the cat. He’s also really upset about this deal.
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
There’s still time to call senators. Let me explain. Sorry not sorry about the cat. He’s also really upset about this deal.
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Mark Kelly notably declines to endorse Chuck Schumer as the leader of Senate Dems going forward
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Mark Kelly notably declines to endorse Chuck Schumer as the leader of Senate Dems going forward
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When you are using the "AI" framing, does the way you talk about "AI" carry water for the Sam Altmans of the world? That is, are you helping to paint a picture of their tech as inevitable, all powerful, and/or anything other than commercial products?
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November 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
When you are using the "AI" framing, does the way you talk about "AI" carry water for the Sam Altmans of the world? That is, are you helping to paint a picture of their tech as inevitable, all powerful, and/or anything other than commercial products?
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Phang: These firings were illegal in the first fucking place.
It’s like the Republicans are supposed to think that they’ve now done something right by not doing what is illegal in the first place.
It’s like the Republicans are supposed to think that they’ve now done something right by not doing what is illegal in the first place.
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Phang: These firings were illegal in the first fucking place.
It’s like the Republicans are supposed to think that they’ve now done something right by not doing what is illegal in the first place.
It’s like the Republicans are supposed to think that they’ve now done something right by not doing what is illegal in the first place.
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Trump’s Transportation Secretary said that the administration's rollback on environmental regulations “will lower vehicle costs and ensure the American people can purchase the cars they want.”
But in reality, the shift may have the opposite effect.
But in reality, the shift may have the opposite effect.
Trump’s vendetta against EVs is driving up costs for every vehicle owner
The problem isn't government regulations—it's instability.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Trump’s Transportation Secretary said that the administration's rollback on environmental regulations “will lower vehicle costs and ensure the American people can purchase the cars they want.”
But in reality, the shift may have the opposite effect.
But in reality, the shift may have the opposite effect.
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"Maxwell has received custom meals personally delivered to her cell, after-hours time in a private exercise area, access to a service puppy, and private meetings with visitors arranged by the warden, complete with snacks. Visitors were allowed to bring computers..."
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
Democrats reveal whistleblower details of Ghislaine Maxwell prison ‘luxuries’
In a letter to the president, House Democrats say Maxwell’s treatment as she prepares a clemency request makes the convicted sex offender look like a “guest at a Trump hotel.”
www.msnbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
"Maxwell has received custom meals personally delivered to her cell, after-hours time in a private exercise area, access to a service puppy, and private meetings with visitors arranged by the warden, complete with snacks. Visitors were allowed to bring computers..."
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/d...
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"Hundreds of billions of dollars in new breaks for big businesses and investors... contributing hundreds of billions of dollars to the federal deficit, on top of the trillions that the legislation signed by Trump in July is already adding to the deficit..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Hundreds of billions of dollars in new breaks for big businesses and investors... contributing hundreds of billions of dollars to the federal deficit, on top of the trillions that the legislation signed by Trump in July is already adding to the deficit..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
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A study with data from ~14 million children shows that COVID19 infection is significantly more harmful to kids’ hearts than the vaccine.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A study with data from ~14 million children shows that COVID19 infection is significantly more harmful to kids’ hearts than the vaccine.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
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Front page of the NY Times says it all. Trump hands out hundreds of billions in tax cuts to corporations and wealthy investors and tells states to stop providing full food stamp benefits to low-income families. Plutocracy in action. Thanks, Trump voters.
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Front page of the NY Times says it all. Trump hands out hundreds of billions in tax cuts to corporations and wealthy investors and tells states to stop providing full food stamp benefits to low-income families. Plutocracy in action. Thanks, Trump voters.
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Meta earns $3.5 billion every six months from showing Faceboon and Instagram users 15 billion “higher legal risk” scam ad impressions a day, internal documents state.
That haul vastly exceeds how much the company expects regulators
To fine it for running scam ads.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
That haul vastly exceeds how much the company expects regulators
To fine it for running scam ads.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Meta earns $3.5 billion every six months from showing Faceboon and Instagram users 15 billion “higher legal risk” scam ad impressions a day, internal documents state.
That haul vastly exceeds how much the company expects regulators
To fine it for running scam ads.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
That haul vastly exceeds how much the company expects regulators
To fine it for running scam ads.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
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He knows nobody is going to stop him. That’s the lesson he learned tonight.
BREAKING:
Trump has just issued pardons to dozens of conservatives who tried to overturn the 2020 election results, including: Mark Meadows, Kenneth Chesebro, Jeffrey Clark, Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John Eastman, Boris Epshteyn, and more — per pardon attorney Ed Martin.
Trump has just issued pardons to dozens of conservatives who tried to overturn the 2020 election results, including: Mark Meadows, Kenneth Chesebro, Jeffrey Clark, Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John Eastman, Boris Epshteyn, and more — per pardon attorney Ed Martin.
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 AM
He knows nobody is going to stop him. That’s the lesson he learned tonight.
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Republicans are going to extraordinary lengths to starve children in the United States. They will not be satisfied until people die from their policies.
Call and write to your Republican representatives, and when they ignore you, consider protesting at their offices.
Call and write to your Republican representatives, and when they ignore you, consider protesting at their offices.
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Republicans are going to extraordinary lengths to starve children in the United States. They will not be satisfied until people die from their policies.
Call and write to your Republican representatives, and when they ignore you, consider protesting at their offices.
Call and write to your Republican representatives, and when they ignore you, consider protesting at their offices.
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lol she got his ass and he knows it
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
lol she got his ass and he knows it