Victoria Mckenzie
@victoriamckenzie.bsky.social
Journalist and researcher who loves wild places. Winner, 2020 Pulitzer Breakthrough Journalism Award.
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Hello! I’m a journalist and researcher who loves wild places. Geopolitics, law, courts. More soon, friends. #freepress
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BREAKING: FDA says covid boosters now only for those over 65 or with preconditions. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say
The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness
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May 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
BREAKING: FDA says covid boosters now only for those over 65 or with preconditions. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
Happy #WormWednesday! It can be a great relief to spend some time appreciating non-human life.
OH! that's a nice one! #wormwednesday an amphinomid worm form Hawaii www.inaturalist.org/observations...
Bristle Worms (Family Amphinomidae)
Bristle Worms from Koloa Landing, Poipu, HI 96756, USA on May 30, 2014 at 07:27 PM by cory-pittman
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April 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Happy #WormWednesday! It can be a great relief to spend some time appreciating non-human life.
Good to see 100K New Yorkers agree…
April 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
It is still #wormwednesday
Glycera #polychaete worm for #wormwednesday. (Also, this was pretty much exactly the monster that attacked our DnD party the other day that we tried to find our way out of that dark cavern... #dungeonsanddragons )
April 3, 2025 at 3:41 AM
It is still #wormwednesday
It is good to hear something besides avarice and defeat.
April 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
It is good to hear something besides avarice and defeat.
This follows Don Jr’s stomach-churning visit to #serbia and sit-down with Vučić.
Protesters in Serbia rally against real estate project with Trump son-in-law Kushner
Thousands of protesters in Serbia have rallied against plans to turn a former army headquarters into a luxury complex. The project is financed by the firm of U.S.
apnews.com
March 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
This follows Don Jr’s stomach-churning visit to #serbia and sit-down with Vučić.
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Telltale Signs of Fraudulent Academic Research
Two scientists and an editor spent six months investigating so-called paper mills, which churn out bogus scientific papers that impede actual research on lifesaving breakthroughs.
📝 From @us.theconversation.com. https://twp.ai/1WD39R
Two scientists and an editor spent six months investigating so-called paper mills, which churn out bogus scientific papers that impede actual research on lifesaving breakthroughs.
📝 From @us.theconversation.com. https://twp.ai/1WD39R
Telltale Data Signs of Bogus Scientific Papers and Fraudulent Academic Research
Two scientists and an editor spent six months investigating so-called paper mills, which churn out bogus scientific papers that impede actual research on lifesaving breakthroughs.
twp.ai
March 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Telltale Signs of Fraudulent Academic Research
Two scientists and an editor spent six months investigating so-called paper mills, which churn out bogus scientific papers that impede actual research on lifesaving breakthroughs.
📝 From @us.theconversation.com. https://twp.ai/1WD39R
Two scientists and an editor spent six months investigating so-called paper mills, which churn out bogus scientific papers that impede actual research on lifesaving breakthroughs.
📝 From @us.theconversation.com. https://twp.ai/1WD39R
“Albania, Croatia and Kosovo signed a joint declaration of cooperation on defence on 18 March in Tirana, which sparked anger among the Serbian officials, who interpreted such a move as a threat to both the country’s territorial integrity and regional stability” #kosovo #balkans #serbia #croatia
What is the aim of the Declaration on military cooperation between Croatia, Albania and Kosovo? - European Western Balkans
Albania, Croatia and Kosovo signed a joint declaration of cooperation on defence on 18 March in Tirana, which sparked anger among the Serbian officials, who interpreted such a move as a threat to both...
europeanwesternbalkans.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Aw, shit. My bad, guys. I thought "VP" in the Signal chat was Vice President, but it was Vladimir Putin.
March 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Aw, shit. My bad, guys. I thought "VP" in the Signal chat was Vice President, but it was Vladimir Putin.
The authoritarian government of Aleksandar Vučić has stepped up attacks on independent journalism, editors say. Investigative reporters I met last year already faced persecution from judges and prosecutors for reporting on illicit enrichment. #Serbia www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Press freedom in Serbia is facing a dangerous turning point, editors warn
Group says reporters at independent outlets suffer ‘constant harassment, physical attacks and smear campaigns’
www.theguardian.com
March 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The authoritarian government of Aleksandar Vučić has stepped up attacks on independent journalism, editors say. Investigative reporters I met last year already faced persecution from judges and prosecutors for reporting on illicit enrichment. #Serbia www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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ooo! #OKEANOS spotted a bentic comb jelly, Lyrocteis on yesterday's shakedown cruise! North Pacific near Hawaii #saveNOAA youtu.be/V_cqnz_JG5k?...
March 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
ooo! #OKEANOS spotted a bentic comb jelly, Lyrocteis on yesterday's shakedown cruise! North Pacific near Hawaii #saveNOAA youtu.be/V_cqnz_JG5k?...
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From a source: “Just had a co-presenter for a buildings research conference bow out. She’s a dual citizen and the FBI came knocking to ask her about her involvement in coauthoring chunks of the Paris Agreement.
Climate science is being literally (and I mean literally) criminalized.”
Climate science is being literally (and I mean literally) criminalized.”
March 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
From a source: “Just had a co-presenter for a buildings research conference bow out. She’s a dual citizen and the FBI came knocking to ask her about her involvement in coauthoring chunks of the Paris Agreement.
Climate science is being literally (and I mean literally) criminalized.”
Climate science is being literally (and I mean literally) criminalized.”
#Wormwednesday The syllid Cryptochaetosyllis imitatio gen. et sp. nov. is one of the top ten year-2024 species selected by judges at WoRMS (world register of marine species)
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March 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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#Poland, #Lithuania, #Latvia and #Estonia announce that they will withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty, a convention that bans the anti-personnel mines.
Reminder: Russia is not a party to the convention and has been using such mines in its war against #Ukraine.
Source: www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...
Reminder: Russia is not a party to the convention and has been using such mines in its war against #Ukraine.
Source: www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...
Baltics, Poland to exit anti-personnel mine ban convention
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Poland announced on Tuesday their intention to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention that ...
www.lrt.lt
March 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#Poland, #Lithuania, #Latvia and #Estonia announce that they will withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty, a convention that bans the anti-personnel mines.
Reminder: Russia is not a party to the convention and has been using such mines in its war against #Ukraine.
Source: www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...
Reminder: Russia is not a party to the convention and has been using such mines in its war against #Ukraine.
Source: www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...
“The pivotal moment came around a decade ago, when low costs and a business-friendly atmosphere inspired companies to set up shop in Lithuania.” #Baltics #Lithuania #wellness www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture...
Young people in Lithuania are the happiest in the world – but why?
How did a post-Soviet state where the shadow of war looms large learn to party like it’s 2025? As the country celebrates 35 years of independence, we investigate whether the stats stack up to lived re...
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March 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
“The pivotal moment came around a decade ago, when low costs and a business-friendly atmosphere inspired companies to set up shop in Lithuania.” #Baltics #Lithuania #wellness www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture...
March 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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A Safe Place for Science program at Aix Marseille University for US scientists who "feel threatened or hindered in their research...dedicated to welcoming scientists wishing to pursue their work in an environment conducive to innovation, excellence & academic freedom" www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/ac...
Safe Place For Science: Aix Marseille University ready to welcome American scientists | Aix Marseille Université
In a context where some scientists in the United States may feel threatened or hindered in their research, our university is announcing the launch of the Safe Place For Science program, dedicated to w...
www.univ-amu.fr
March 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
A Safe Place for Science program at Aix Marseille University for US scientists who "feel threatened or hindered in their research...dedicated to welcoming scientists wishing to pursue their work in an environment conducive to innovation, excellence & academic freedom" www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/ac...
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This is horrible to post, but I may as well post it. We are essentially shutting down research operations in my group, which is focused on treatments for pediatric brain cancer. I’m a well funded investigator, and there’s no choice. Science can’t function without the stability of NIH
March 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This is horrible to post, but I may as well post it. We are essentially shutting down research operations in my group, which is focused on treatments for pediatric brain cancer. I’m a well funded investigator, and there’s no choice. Science can’t function without the stability of NIH
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🔴 Vučić vs. Serbia’s Youth: Fear, Repression, and Censorship
The Serbian police just used a LRAD sonic cannon against the student protesters in Belgrade while they were holding their 15 minutes of silence.
#Vučić #FreeSpeech #YouthUnderAttack #Serbia #FreedomToProtest
The Serbian police just used a LRAD sonic cannon against the student protesters in Belgrade while they were holding their 15 minutes of silence.
#Vučić #FreeSpeech #YouthUnderAttack #Serbia #FreedomToProtest
March 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
🔴 Vučić vs. Serbia’s Youth: Fear, Repression, and Censorship
The Serbian police just used a LRAD sonic cannon against the student protesters in Belgrade while they were holding their 15 minutes of silence.
#Vučić #FreeSpeech #YouthUnderAttack #Serbia #FreedomToProtest
The Serbian police just used a LRAD sonic cannon against the student protesters in Belgrade while they were holding their 15 minutes of silence.
#Vučić #FreeSpeech #YouthUnderAttack #Serbia #FreedomToProtest
As Serbians reject their autocratic president Aleksandar Vučić, Don Jr flies out to meet him, and then talk FDI in Serbia (business elite). Not far away, Kusher’s company is approved for a luxury hotel project. Water seeks its own level, post Soviet, post war corruption meets Jersey grifters
March 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
As Serbians reject their autocratic president Aleksandar Vučić, Don Jr flies out to meet him, and then talk FDI in Serbia (business elite). Not far away, Kusher’s company is approved for a luxury hotel project. Water seeks its own level, post Soviet, post war corruption meets Jersey grifters
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Again, evil: Trump Admin Nixed Contract Helping Kidnapped Ukrainian Kids newrepublic.com/article/1927...
Trump Admin Nixed Contract Helping Kidnapped Ukrainian Kids: Sources
The fate of abducted Ukrainian children is a white-hot issue for peace negotiations—and it looks like the State Department may have just undercut the cause.
newrepublic.com
March 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Again, evil: Trump Admin Nixed Contract Helping Kidnapped Ukrainian Kids newrepublic.com/article/1927...
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Authoritarians & critics increasingly claim that journalistic coverage is compromised due to funding from government or foreign organizations.
Here’s some advice for outlets to maintain editorial independence during a global news funding crisis. https://twp.ai/1THhrZ
Here’s some advice for outlets to maintain editorial independence during a global news funding crisis. https://twp.ai/1THhrZ
Donor Interest vs. Editorial Independence: How to Defend Your News Integrity During a Global Funding Crisis
The current funding challenges facing nonprofit media make it more important than ever for newsrooms to “walk the talk” on transparency and to maximize their independence.
twp.ai
March 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Authoritarians & critics increasingly claim that journalistic coverage is compromised due to funding from government or foreign organizations.
Here’s some advice for outlets to maintain editorial independence during a global news funding crisis. https://twp.ai/1THhrZ
Here’s some advice for outlets to maintain editorial independence during a global news funding crisis. https://twp.ai/1THhrZ
