Marie Flanigan
@mflanigan.bsky.social
Writer, prop maker, coffee drinker. Author of the Annie Fitch Mysteries and The 7000 Souls of Alma Drake. https://www.mflanigan.com
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer fired the U.K. ambassador to the United States on Thursday, after officials said “additional information” came to light about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. https://wapo.st/46a7hG1
U.K. dismisses ambassador to U.S. over links to Jeffrey Epstein
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer fired Peter Mandelson after diplomats said “additional information” emerged about his links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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September 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer fired the U.K. ambassador to the United States on Thursday, after officials said “additional information” came to light about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. https://wapo.st/46a7hG1
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in case you're wondering, "what's the harm in claiming an extinct species has been brought back from the dead" when it most certainly has not, our interior secretary is already using it to justify taking animals off the endangered species list
April 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
in case you're wondering, "what's the harm in claiming an extinct species has been brought back from the dead" when it most certainly has not, our interior secretary is already using it to justify taking animals off the endangered species list
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Vitamin A supplements will not protect someone from measles, and they are not a substitute for the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine, infectious-disease experts said.
The best way to protect against a measles infection is the two-dose vaccine, experts say.
The best way to protect against a measles infection is the two-dose vaccine, experts say.
Can vitamin A treat measles? RFK Jr. suggests so. Kids are overdosing.
Vitamin A supplements will not protect someone from measles, and they are not a substitute for a vaccine, infectious-disease experts said.
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April 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Vitamin A supplements will not protect someone from measles, and they are not a substitute for the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine, infectious-disease experts said.
The best way to protect against a measles infection is the two-dose vaccine, experts say.
The best way to protect against a measles infection is the two-dose vaccine, experts say.
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The Senate voted Thursday to overturn a Biden-era rule that required oil companies to pay a fine for emitting methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that has significantly contributed to climate change.
Congress is reversing a tax on this climate superpollutant
The Senate voted to overturn an EPA rule requiring oil companies to pay a fine for emitting methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
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February 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The Senate voted Thursday to overturn a Biden-era rule that required oil companies to pay a fine for emitting methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that has significantly contributed to climate change.
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As someone who was scheduled for a ‘simple’ cardiac ablation that wouldn’t take more than two hours and then SIX HOURS LATER finally woke up in the recovery room I can’t even imagine what my bill would have been. This is unconscionable.
Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut, New York and Missouri has declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia for the full length of some surgeries.
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
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It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Won’t Pay for the Complete Duration of Anesthesia for Patients’ Surgical Procedures
In an unprecedented move, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans representing Connecticut, New York and Missouri have unilaterally declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or pro...
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December 4, 2024 at 11:15 PM
As someone who was scheduled for a ‘simple’ cardiac ablation that wouldn’t take more than two hours and then SIX HOURS LATER finally woke up in the recovery room I can’t even imagine what my bill would have been. This is unconscionable.
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A cucumber recall was issued in connection with a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 68 people — including 18 who required hospitalization — across multiple states, federal officials said.
Cucumbers recalled after at least 68 people fall ill with salmonella
Federal regulators, which have fielded reports from 19 states, say the number of people sickened may be much higher.
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December 2, 2024 at 4:55 PM
A cucumber recall was issued in connection with a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 68 people — including 18 who required hospitalization — across multiple states, federal officials said.
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The Supreme Court appeared sympathetic to arguments that the FDA acted properly when it rejected applications to market fruit- and dessert-flavored liquids for e-cigarettes that the agency says are particularly attractive to young people who risk getting hooked on nicotine.
Supreme Court appears sympathetic to FDA’s rejection of flavored vapes
The FDA has rejected applications for more than 1 million fruit, candy and dessert-flavored e-cigarettes and vaping liquids in recent years.
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December 2, 2024 at 8:52 PM
The Supreme Court appeared sympathetic to arguments that the FDA acted properly when it rejected applications to market fruit- and dessert-flavored liquids for e-cigarettes that the agency says are particularly attractive to young people who risk getting hooked on nicotine.
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For five years, I have been covering what is unquestionably the biggest criminal justice scandal in American history.
Today it ended when the most corrupt cop in history took his life.
But it's not over.
A thread.
Today it ended when the most corrupt cop in history took his life.
But it's not over.
A thread.
December 2, 2024 at 6:02 PM
For five years, I have been covering what is unquestionably the biggest criminal justice scandal in American history.
Today it ended when the most corrupt cop in history took his life.
But it's not over.
A thread.
Today it ended when the most corrupt cop in history took his life.
But it's not over.
A thread.
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An ongoing struggle in Hinkley, California, to remove dangerous chemicals from drinking water demonstrates how difficult contamination can be to clean up.
In the town ‘Erin Brockovich’ made famous, residents still fear dirty water
An ongoing struggle in Hinkley, California, to remove dangerous chemicals from drinking water demonstrates how difficult contamination can be to clean up.
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December 1, 2024 at 6:47 PM
An ongoing struggle in Hinkley, California, to remove dangerous chemicals from drinking water demonstrates how difficult contamination can be to clean up.
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Global talks to forge a landmark treaty aimed at reducing plastic pollution broke down after negotiators from more than 170 countries remained deadlocked over how to curb the world’s growing mountain of plastic waste.
Nations fail to deliver U.N. treaty on cleaning up plastic pollution
Delegates from close to 200 countries huddled for a week of marathon negotiations but came up short on delivering a treaty.
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December 1, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Global talks to forge a landmark treaty aimed at reducing plastic pollution broke down after negotiators from more than 170 countries remained deadlocked over how to curb the world’s growing mountain of plastic waste.
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Our system puts an incredible burden on the people who need the most assistance. The limits and requirements of these programs leave people in poverty - the last thing we can do is LOSE ground here. OP provides great, usable info on how to defend (and improve) what we’ve got.
December 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Our system puts an incredible burden on the people who need the most assistance. The limits and requirements of these programs leave people in poverty - the last thing we can do is LOSE ground here. OP provides great, usable info on how to defend (and improve) what we’ve got.
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Many of us reuse single-use plastics like water bottles, takeout containers and plastic bags. But is that safe?
Reusing plastic water bottles, to-go containers? Scientists say that’s a bad idea.
Many of us reuse single-use plastics like water bottles, takeout containers and plastic bags. But is that safe?
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December 1, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Many of us reuse single-use plastics like water bottles, takeout containers and plastic bags. But is that safe?
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The Chinese government espionage campaign that has deeply penetrated more than a dozen U.S. telecommunications companies is the “worst telecom hack in our nation’s history — by far,” a senior U.S. senator told The Washington Post in an interview this week.
Top senator calls Salt Typhoon ‘worst telecom hack in our nation’s history’
The severity of the Chinese breach highlights the need for more telecommunications regulation, lawmakers say.
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November 22, 2024 at 3:04 PM
The Chinese government espionage campaign that has deeply penetrated more than a dozen U.S. telecommunications companies is the “worst telecom hack in our nation’s history — by far,” a senior U.S. senator told The Washington Post in an interview this week.
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The Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef products because of concerns that the meat may be contaminated with E. coli, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Ground beef products recalled over possible E. coli contamination
More than 167,000 pounds of fresh and frozen ground beef products from the Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. are subject to the recall, the USDA said.
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November 22, 2024 at 2:44 PM
The Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef products because of concerns that the meat may be contaminated with E. coli, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Haters gonna hate but I really loved this game. #starwarsoutlaws
November 22, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Haters gonna hate but I really loved this game. #starwarsoutlaws
I was happy to finally run into these two. #starwarsoutlaws
November 22, 2024 at 1:42 PM
I was happy to finally run into these two. #starwarsoutlaws
I made a not-so-humble humble pie.
November 13, 2024 at 10:07 PM
I made a not-so-humble humble pie.
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Breaking news: Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles to fix Autopilot systems that U.S. safety regulators determined did not have enough controls to prevent misuse.
Tesla recalls 2 million cars with ‘insufficient’ Autopilot safety controls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tesla will send out a software update to fix the problems.
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December 13, 2023 at 12:57 PM
Breaking news: Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles to fix Autopilot systems that U.S. safety regulators determined did not have enough controls to prevent misuse.