Ray Collins
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The future has arrived - it's just not evenly distributed yet.
- William Gibson
Do you boogie-woogie? https://youtu.be/-y_YM1ikva0?feature=shared
- William Gibson
Do you boogie-woogie? https://youtu.be/-y_YM1ikva0?feature=shared
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An elderly woman in Denison circa 1890. I wonder what her story was. She was probably born in about 1820 so she would have been an adult during the Civil War. Of course, she could very well have immigrated to the U.S. later. In any case, she's got quite a striking face, don't y'all think?
November 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM
An elderly woman in Denison circa 1890. I wonder what her story was. She was probably born in about 1820 so she would have been an adult during the Civil War. Of course, she could very well have immigrated to the U.S. later. In any case, she's got quite a striking face, don't y'all think?
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From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
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This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
Indiana likely will not push forward with redistricting despite pressure from White House
It’s a massive blow to the White House’s efforts to shore up a Republican House majority next year.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This is big: elected Republicans in a deep-red state saying NO to Trump even after his personal plea.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
The balance is shifting - and we have to keep up the pressure everywhere.
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Wild graphic on front page of WSJ.
November 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Wild graphic on front page of WSJ.
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BREAKING: Twenty-four survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, demanding that Congress vote to release the long-awaited Epstein files. meidasnews.com/news/survivo...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
BREAKING: Twenty-four survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, demanding that Congress vote to release the long-awaited Epstein files. meidasnews.com/news/survivo...
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This is what state sponsored segregation looks like in Texas. Racist radical Greg Abbott is starving kids in public schools of food, healthcare and education. His plan of cutting taxes will seal the deal. He’s ruined Texas. #FireGreg #FireKen #FireDan and for god’s sake don’t make Ken a senator.
Tomlinson: Abbott promises to starve public schools of tax revenues
Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to cut property taxes will starve public schools while he sends state money to private schools.
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Odd that the DoJ is opening an investigation into the Epstein files since they said in July that there was no client list and nothing to release.
November 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Odd that the DoJ is opening an investigation into the Epstein files since they said in July that there was no client list and nothing to release.
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OR, Trump Admits His Tariffs Caused Grocery Prices to Rise.
November 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
OR, Trump Admits His Tariffs Caused Grocery Prices to Rise.
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2/ First up, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is standing up for science. The AAP is suing HHS Sec. RFK Jr., arguing that his vaccine advisory panel (ACIP) should be dissolved. The lawsuit also seeks to overturn the panel’s recent decisions.
November 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
2/ First up, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is standing up for science. The AAP is suing HHS Sec. RFK Jr., arguing that his vaccine advisory panel (ACIP) should be dissolved. The lawsuit also seeks to overturn the panel’s recent decisions.
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The deadly fever in Ethiopia has been identified as Marburg disease.
It’s the first time a Marburg outbreak has been identified in Ethiopia.
#IDsky 🧪
www.afro.who.int/countries/et...
It’s the first time a Marburg outbreak has been identified in Ethiopia.
#IDsky 🧪
www.afro.who.int/countries/et...
Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the South Ethiopia Region, the first of its kind in the country, following laboratory testing of samples from a clus...
www.afro.who.int
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The deadly fever in Ethiopia has been identified as Marburg disease.
It’s the first time a Marburg outbreak has been identified in Ethiopia.
#IDsky 🧪
www.afro.who.int/countries/et...
It’s the first time a Marburg outbreak has been identified in Ethiopia.
#IDsky 🧪
www.afro.who.int/countries/et...
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The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Sydney Sweeney https://theonion.com/the-onions-exclusive-interview-with-sydney-sweeney/
November 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Sydney Sweeney https://theonion.com/the-onions-exclusive-interview-with-sydney-sweeney/
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New data show double the risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome after RSV in seniors
The rate was quadruple in those 75 and older, but those findings demonstrate less statistical power
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
The rate was quadruple in those 75 and older, but those findings demonstrate less statistical power
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
November 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
New data show double the risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome after RSV in seniors
The rate was quadruple in those 75 and older, but those findings demonstrate less statistical power
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
The rate was quadruple in those 75 and older, but those findings demonstrate less statistical power
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
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The reporter who granted the source anonymity is on Bluesky, and is promoting this piece: bsky.app/profile/sher...
NEW: Jenna Norton, an NIH employee who is openly critical of Trump & RFK Jr, has been put on "non-disciplinary" administrative leave. She says the administration is trying to "scare and silence me." An HHS official, asked to comment, called her a radical leftist.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
N.I.H. Worker Who Criticized Trump Health Policies Says She Is on Administrative Leave
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The reporter who granted the source anonymity is on Bluesky, and is promoting this piece: bsky.app/profile/sher...
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Why are you giving the official anonymity to make what is clearly a scurrilous and politically motivated attack?
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Why are you giving the official anonymity to make what is clearly a scurrilous and politically motivated attack?
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Dad Reaches Age Where It's No Longer Enjoyable To Make Fun Of How Old He Is https://theonion.com/dad-reaches-age-where-its-no-longer-enjoyable-to-make-f-1819571904/
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Dad Reaches Age Where It's No Longer Enjoyable To Make Fun Of How Old He Is https://theonion.com/dad-reaches-age-where-its-no-longer-enjoyable-to-make-f-1819571904/
This time around, Leapfrog awarded an “A” rating to 899 hospitals (32%), a “B” to 734 (26%), a “C” to 934 (33%), a “D” to 224 (8%) and an “F” to 23 (1%). Compared to the spring’s release, that represents a slight uptick in “C,” “D” and “F” grades. www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/le...
Leapfrog's fall Hospital Safety Grades highlight frequent top scores among system-affiliated hospitals
The Leapfrog Group’s latest batch of Hospital Safety Grades is out, and with it a new focus on high performances among system-affiliated hospitals. | Hospitals affiliated with a parent health system w...
www.fiercehealthcare.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This time around, Leapfrog awarded an “A” rating to 899 hospitals (32%), a “B” to 734 (26%), a “C” to 934 (33%), a “D” to 224 (8%) and an “F” to 23 (1%). Compared to the spring’s release, that represents a slight uptick in “C,” “D” and “F” grades. www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/le...
As the government reopens its doors, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) also appears ready to issue another temporary extension of pandemic-era prescribing flexibilities. www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/d...
DEA to publish 4th extension of telehealth prescribing rule in wave of relief for virtual care providers
Telehealth providers are receiving a flood of federal relief this week. | The Drug Enforcement Administration published a notice that would extend pandemic-era prescribing flexibilities for telehealt...
www.fiercehealthcare.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
As the government reopens its doors, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) also appears ready to issue another temporary extension of pandemic-era prescribing flexibilities. www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/d...
Charlene MacDonald, executive vice president for public affairs at the Federation of American Hospitals, said...that extending the tax credits is "the only mechanism to immediately cut costs for hardworking families already struggling to make ends meet."
www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/h...
www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/h...
With government reopened, healthcare orgs press lawmakers to act swiftly on ACA subsidies
Now that the longest government shutdown in U.S. history has come to an end, healthcare organizations are urging lawmakers to act quickly to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. | Now th...
www.fiercehealthcare.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Charlene MacDonald, executive vice president for public affairs at the Federation of American Hospitals, said...that extending the tax credits is "the only mechanism to immediately cut costs for hardworking families already struggling to make ends meet."
www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/h...
www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/h...
Because the truth is that Heritage has always been a fraud. It has always been a propaganda mill cosplaying as a research institution – a scam that worked for a long time. paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-declin...
The Decline and Fall of the Heritage Foundation
Its descent into conspiracy-mongering and blatant bigotry was utterly predictable
paulkrugman.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Because the truth is that Heritage has always been a fraud. It has always been a propaganda mill cosplaying as a research institution – a scam that worked for a long time. paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-declin...
But the administration’s attempt to convince Americans to believe them, rather than their lyin’ eyes, doesn’t appear to be succeeding very well.
November 14, 2025 at 7:17 AM
But the administration’s attempt to convince Americans to believe them, rather than their lyin’ eyes, doesn’t appear to be succeeding very well.
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ByHeart, the baby formula maker at center of a botulism outbreak investgiation, donated products to homeless, at-risk families. It's unclear what's being done to alert them.
Recalled baby formula linked to botulism outbreak was donated to struggling families
ByHeart, the baby formula maker at center of a botulism outbreak investgiation, donated products to homeless, at-risk families. It's unclear what's being done to alert them.
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
ByHeart, the baby formula maker at center of a botulism outbreak investgiation, donated products to homeless, at-risk families. It's unclear what's being done to alert them.
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NEW pub in @science.org 🥳
Is it sponges (panels A & B) or comb jellies (C & D) that root the animal tree of life?
For over 15 years, #phylogenomic studies have been divided.
We provide new evidence suggesting that...
🔗: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Is it sponges (panels A & B) or comb jellies (C & D) that root the animal tree of life?
For over 15 years, #phylogenomic studies have been divided.
We provide new evidence suggesting that...
🔗: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
November 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
NEW pub in @science.org 🥳
Is it sponges (panels A & B) or comb jellies (C & D) that root the animal tree of life?
For over 15 years, #phylogenomic studies have been divided.
We provide new evidence suggesting that...
🔗: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Is it sponges (panels A & B) or comb jellies (C & D) that root the animal tree of life?
For over 15 years, #phylogenomic studies have been divided.
We provide new evidence suggesting that...
🔗: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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An oil derrick builder eats a sandwich at lunchtime in Borger, 1942. Simply OUTSTANDING!
Taken by John Vachon.
Taken by John Vachon.
November 14, 2025 at 12:34 AM
An oil derrick builder eats a sandwich at lunchtime in Borger, 1942. Simply OUTSTANDING!
Taken by John Vachon.
Taken by John Vachon.
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America's most notorious child rapist, Jeffrey Epstein, said this man was the worst person he'd ever met. Let that sink in.
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
America's most notorious child rapist, Jeffrey Epstein, said this man was the worst person he'd ever met. Let that sink in.