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Five regulators and researchers who work to tackle disinformation and abuse on the internet were barred from entering the U.S. after Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled them “radical activists” who undercut free speech.
They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship.
The Trump administration said five regulators and researchers who work to tackle disinformation and abuse on the internet had been barred from entering the United States.
nyti.ms
December 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Five regulators and researchers who work to tackle disinformation and abuse on the internet were barred from entering the U.S. after Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled them “radical activists” who undercut free speech.
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The insulin patent was sold for $1 to ensure it would always be available to anyone who needs it.
It should be free, and healthcare should be a basic human right guaranteed to everyone.
It should be free, and healthcare should be a basic human right guaranteed to everyone.
November 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The insulin patent was sold for $1 to ensure it would always be available to anyone who needs it.
It should be free, and healthcare should be a basic human right guaranteed to everyone.
It should be free, and healthcare should be a basic human right guaranteed to everyone.
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Australian scientist who alerted world that COVID is airborne wins top science prize
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
Australian scientist who alerted world that Covid is airborne wins top science prize
Prof Lidia Morawska says recognition of her research comes at a fraught time – an ‘age of anti-science’
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Australian scientist who alerted world that COVID is airborne wins top science prize
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
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“In a society like ours, more than 90% of the time we are indoors, be at home, office, school … so it is indoor air which is most important for our health
This is the problem right now. we must establish indoor air quality standards & mandate those standards”
Huge congrats to Prof Morawska!
This is the problem right now. we must establish indoor air quality standards & mandate those standards”
Huge congrats to Prof Morawska!
Researcher who transformed COVID transmission science wins PM's prize
Lidia Morawska, an internationally renowned expert in air quality and its impact on human health, has won Australia's most coveted prize for scientific research.
www.abc.net.au
November 4, 2025 at 2:48 AM
“In a society like ours, more than 90% of the time we are indoors, be at home, office, school … so it is indoor air which is most important for our health
This is the problem right now. we must establish indoor air quality standards & mandate those standards”
Huge congrats to Prof Morawska!
This is the problem right now. we must establish indoor air quality standards & mandate those standards”
Huge congrats to Prof Morawska!
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Since Canada’s new government cut tolls on the Confederation Bridge from $50 to $20, and cut fares on all interprovincial ferries in Atlantic Canada, usage has gone up by 25%.
Saving you money, building our economy, connecting our country.
Saving you money, building our economy, connecting our country.
October 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Since Canada’s new government cut tolls on the Confederation Bridge from $50 to $20, and cut fares on all interprovincial ferries in Atlantic Canada, usage has gone up by 25%.
Saving you money, building our economy, connecting our country.
Saving you money, building our economy, connecting our country.
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What we actually need is a guaranteed basic income.
Ireland is locking down basic income for artists. Could Canada follow suit? | CBC Radio
Ireland has made permanent its three-year pilot program that gave monthly income payments to thousands of artists. Canadian artists are hoping to use that program's success to build momentum for guara...
www.cbc.ca
October 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
What we actually need is a guaranteed basic income.
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mRNA vaccines change a "cold" tumor to a "hot" one
October 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
mRNA vaccines change a "cold" tumor to a "hot" one
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more on this important discovery today www.nature.com/articles/d41...
People with some cancers live longer after a COVID vaccine
mRNA vaccines seem to boost the effectiveness of an immune therapy for skin and lung cancer ― in an unexpected way.
www.nature.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
more on this important discovery today www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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How do mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?
A @nature.com paper today tells the story, one with big implications, as reviewed here
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
A @nature.com paper today tells the story, one with big implications, as reviewed here
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
How mRNA Vaccines Can Help Fight Cancer
Turning "cold" tumors "hot"
erictopol.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
How do mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?
A @nature.com paper today tells the story, one with big implications, as reviewed here
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
A @nature.com paper today tells the story, one with big implications, as reviewed here
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
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The geopolitical war around Dutch-based, yet Chinese-owned, chip supplier Nexperia is terrifying Europe's carmakers that they'll be hammered by a chip shortage that could wreak havoc with supply chains and shutter production lines.
Netherlands-China chip war terrifies European car industry
Carmakers worry that they’re in for a repeat of pandemic-era chip shortages.
www.politico.eu
October 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The geopolitical war around Dutch-based, yet Chinese-owned, chip supplier Nexperia is terrifying Europe's carmakers that they'll be hammered by a chip shortage that could wreak havoc with supply chains and shutter production lines.
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All hail VICTOR!!! He's a real-life hero whose selflessness & courage is an inspiration to us all.
Wishing you a complete & speedy recovery.
I salute you, sir! 🫡
Wishing you a complete & speedy recovery.
I salute you, sir! 🫡
September 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
All hail VICTOR!!! He's a real-life hero whose selflessness & courage is an inspiration to us all.
Wishing you a complete & speedy recovery.
I salute you, sir! 🫡
Wishing you a complete & speedy recovery.
I salute you, sir! 🫡
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I vaguely remember tweeting something like the country that effectively captures this free energy source at scale will rule the 21st century. whelp.
August 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I vaguely remember tweeting something like the country that effectively captures this free energy source at scale will rule the 21st century. whelp.
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Mother Earth is watching. Don't be complicit.
August 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Mother Earth is watching. Don't be complicit.
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August 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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The Canadian Parliament building illuminated in the colors of the Ukrainian flag in solidarity with Ukraine, commitment to democracy, and as a sign of eternal friendship and unity. Nearly 1.3 million Ukrainians call Canada home. #3E #StandWithUkraine
August 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Canadian Parliament building illuminated in the colors of the Ukrainian flag in solidarity with Ukraine, commitment to democracy, and as a sign of eternal friendship and unity. Nearly 1.3 million Ukrainians call Canada home. #3E #StandWithUkraine
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I'm seeing a first modest signal that the lengthy period of low #covid activity may be ending in Ontario. This is very close to the time when a rise began two years ago. The XFG (aka "Stratus") variant has been rising and has been projected to be at 64%-85% share as of August 6. /2
(Chart from PHO)
(Chart from PHO)
August 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I'm seeing a first modest signal that the lengthy period of low #covid activity may be ending in Ontario. This is very close to the time when a rise began two years ago. The XFG (aka "Stratus") variant has been rising and has been projected to be at 64%-85% share as of August 6. /2
(Chart from PHO)
(Chart from PHO)
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A new study led by SMU fire scientist Christopher Roos reveals that Western Apache communities had far greater control over fire patterns across Arizona than scientists previously believed possible. 🧪🌎 www.smu.edu/news/researc...
August 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A new study led by SMU fire scientist Christopher Roos reveals that Western Apache communities had far greater control over fire patterns across Arizona than scientists previously believed possible. 🧪🌎 www.smu.edu/news/researc...
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My statement on Canada-U.S. trade:
August 1, 2025 at 4:28 AM
My statement on Canada-U.S. trade:
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From the most-followed medical channel on Bluesky comes a new newsletter about medicine, public health, and policy.
August 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
From the most-followed medical channel on Bluesky comes a new newsletter about medicine, public health, and policy.
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You ever just think about how much it sucks that Musk bought Twitter and absolutely destroyed it? Like man, that used to be where I'd meet new people, make real life friends, etc. Now, whenever I glance over there to check something, it's just unrecognizable.
August 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
You ever just think about how much it sucks that Musk bought Twitter and absolutely destroyed it? Like man, that used to be where I'd meet new people, make real life friends, etc. Now, whenever I glance over there to check something, it's just unrecognizable.
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