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So it begins.
According to a recent Nature poll of 1,650 U.S.-based scientists, a sobering trend has emerged: 75% of respondents are considering leaving the country.
According to a recent Nature poll of 1,650 U.S.-based scientists, a sobering trend has emerged: 75% of respondents are considering leaving the country.
Brain Drain: How Trump’s Second Term Is Reshaping the Future of U.S. Science
With many scientists now considering leaving the U.S., could the resulting "brain drain" evolve into a national security concern?
https://thedebrief.org/brain-drain-how-trumps-second-term-is-reshaping-the-future-of-u-s-science/#:~:text=“The%20US%20is%20losing%20a,into%20a%20national%20security%20concern
April 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
So it begins.
According to a recent Nature poll of 1,650 U.S.-based scientists, a sobering trend has emerged: 75% of respondents are considering leaving the country.
According to a recent Nature poll of 1,650 U.S.-based scientists, a sobering trend has emerged: 75% of respondents are considering leaving the country.
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The Republican-led U.S. House has passed a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote that Democrats say would force Americans into a paperwork nightmare that would make it harder for married women to vote, along with anyone who took a spouse’s name.
Bill That Could Make It Harder for Women to Vote Passes US House
The Republican-led U.S. House has passed a proof-of-citizenship voting bill that Democrats say will make it harder for married women to vote.
buff.ly
April 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The Republican-led U.S. House has passed a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote that Democrats say would force Americans into a paperwork nightmare that would make it harder for married women to vote, along with anyone who took a spouse’s name.
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If federal officials who have served for decades under different presidents, including Trump, see a need to quit, that’s not a good sign for the country.
Elon Musk Is Trying to Get Control of Key Payment System—at Any Cost
A top Treasury official plans to resign after a fight with Elon Musk’s allies over access to a sensitive payment system.
newrepublic.com
January 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
If federal officials who have served for decades under different presidents, including Trump, see a need to quit, that’s not a good sign for the country.
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Trump fired the heads of TSA, the Coast Guard and key aviation safety advisors. Trump needs to be held accountable for the DC airplane/helicopter crash.
Who here agrees?
Who here agrees?
January 30, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Trump fired the heads of TSA, the Coast Guard and key aviation safety advisors. Trump needs to be held accountable for the DC airplane/helicopter crash.
Who here agrees?
Who here agrees?
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A handful of billionaires now have unprecedented control over banking, the food we eat, our healthcare, and the information we receive.
Many are now currying favor with Trump to avoid accountability and maintain their power.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
Many are now currying favor with Trump to avoid accountability and maintain their power.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
January 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A handful of billionaires now have unprecedented control over banking, the food we eat, our healthcare, and the information we receive.
Many are now currying favor with Trump to avoid accountability and maintain their power.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
Many are now currying favor with Trump to avoid accountability and maintain their power.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
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NEW: After reviewing leaked documents, we have found UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to a treatment for thousands of children with autism across the country in order to cut costs.
Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.
www.propublica.org/article/unit...
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Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.
www.propublica.org/article/unit...
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UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism
Leaked internal documents show that the insurance giant is culling providers of applied behavior analysis from its network and scrutinizing the medical necessity of therapy. Advocates say the company’...
www.propublica.org
December 13, 2024 at 1:34 PM
NEW: After reviewing leaked documents, we have found UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to a treatment for thousands of children with autism across the country in order to cut costs.
Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.
www.propublica.org/article/unit...
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Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.
www.propublica.org/article/unit...
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Sadly, it’s a good time to once again share this amazing infographic that we ran at @science.org more than 7 years ago
🧪 #IDsky
www.science.org/content/arti...
🧪 #IDsky
www.science.org/content/arti...
Here's the visual proof of why vaccines do more good than harm
See year by year how vaccines beat back nine dangerous infectious diseases
www.science.org
December 14, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Sadly, it’s a good time to once again share this amazing infographic that we ran at @science.org more than 7 years ago
🧪 #IDsky
www.science.org/content/arti...
🧪 #IDsky
www.science.org/content/arti...
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Kroger and Albertsons claimed they wanted to merge into one grocery giant in order to keep prices low.
But after the merger was blocked, they approved spending a combined $10 billion on stock buybacks.
They each paid their CEOs over $15 million in 2023, by the way.
Hello?
But after the merger was blocked, they approved spending a combined $10 billion on stock buybacks.
They each paid their CEOs over $15 million in 2023, by the way.
Hello?
December 13, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Kroger and Albertsons claimed they wanted to merge into one grocery giant in order to keep prices low.
But after the merger was blocked, they approved spending a combined $10 billion on stock buybacks.
They each paid their CEOs over $15 million in 2023, by the way.
Hello?
But after the merger was blocked, they approved spending a combined $10 billion on stock buybacks.
They each paid their CEOs over $15 million in 2023, by the way.
Hello?
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Trump-appointed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy covers his ears with his hands today while Republican Rep. Rich McCormick yells at him for destroying the Post Office.
December 10, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Trump-appointed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy covers his ears with his hands today while Republican Rep. Rich McCormick yells at him for destroying the Post Office.
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Louder for the people in the back…
DO NOT BUY WHERE YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED📢
DO NOT BUY WHERE YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED📢
November 30, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Louder for the people in the back…
DO NOT BUY WHERE YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED📢
DO NOT BUY WHERE YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED📢
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"You are an abuser of women": The searing email that Pete Hegseth's own mother sent him in 2018 accusing him of sleeping around, cheating on his wife and debasing and belittling women. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/u...
Text of the Email That Pete Hegseth’s Mother Sent Him
Penelope Hegseth sent the email to her son in 2018 as he was in the middle of divorcing his wife, Samantha.
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2024 at 2:38 AM
"You are an abuser of women": The searing email that Pete Hegseth's own mother sent him in 2018 accusing him of sleeping around, cheating on his wife and debasing and belittling women. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/u...
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History repeats.
In late February 1921, 2 weeks before taking office as POTUS, Warren Harding writes a letter to the richest man in America, William Randolph Hearst, thanking him for helping him win the presidency with favorable coverage in major newspapers he owned & begging for his advice.
In late February 1921, 2 weeks before taking office as POTUS, Warren Harding writes a letter to the richest man in America, William Randolph Hearst, thanking him for helping him win the presidency with favorable coverage in major newspapers he owned & begging for his advice.
November 30, 2024 at 1:15 AM
History repeats.
In late February 1921, 2 weeks before taking office as POTUS, Warren Harding writes a letter to the richest man in America, William Randolph Hearst, thanking him for helping him win the presidency with favorable coverage in major newspapers he owned & begging for his advice.
In late February 1921, 2 weeks before taking office as POTUS, Warren Harding writes a letter to the richest man in America, William Randolph Hearst, thanking him for helping him win the presidency with favorable coverage in major newspapers he owned & begging for his advice.
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Your Black Friday reminder that in 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number of companies now control more of the business than they did twenty years ago.
We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
November 29, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Your Black Friday reminder that in 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number of companies now control more of the business than they did twenty years ago.
We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
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"LET'S GET BREXIT DONE, SEND CHELSEA HOME TONIGHT" 🇪🇺
Heidenheim fans made a Champions League-grade banner for their UEFA Conference League game 😆
🎥: TW/@SJohnsonSport
Heidenheim fans made a Champions League-grade banner for their UEFA Conference League game 😆
🎥: TW/@SJohnsonSport
November 28, 2024 at 7:28 PM
"LET'S GET BREXIT DONE, SEND CHELSEA HOME TONIGHT" 🇪🇺
Heidenheim fans made a Champions League-grade banner for their UEFA Conference League game 😆
🎥: TW/@SJohnsonSport
Heidenheim fans made a Champions League-grade banner for their UEFA Conference League game 😆
🎥: TW/@SJohnsonSport
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If the president-elect follows through, consumers and businesses are likely to see prices rise on everything from fresh fruit to electronics
What Trump’s New Tariff Threats Mean for the U.S. Economy
If the president-elect follows through, consumers and businesses are likely to see prices rise on everything from fresh fruit to electronics.
www.wsj.com
November 27, 2024 at 4:25 PM
If the president-elect follows through, consumers and businesses are likely to see prices rise on everything from fresh fruit to electronics
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Show me a picture on your phone that has your energy that isn’t a selfie.
November 27, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Show me a picture on your phone that has your energy that isn’t a selfie.