@lapareent.bsky.social
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98 million Americans have prediabetes. A recent landmark paper showed normalization of glucose in people with prediabetes is linked to halving of major cardiovascular adverse events over ensuing decades
thelancet.com/journals/lan...
thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Prediabetes remission and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality: post-hoc analyses from the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcome study and the DaQing Diabetes Prevention Outcome study
Reaching prediatbetes remission is linked to a decades-long benefit, halving the risk
of cardiovascular death or hospitalisation for heart failure in diverse populations.
Targeting remission might rep...
thelancet.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
98 million Americans have prediabetes. A recent landmark paper showed normalization of glucose in people with prediabetes is linked to halving of major cardiovascular adverse events over ensuing decades
thelancet.com/journals/lan...
thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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📈ALL TIME RECORD—New York State Department of Health announced that NY is experiencing the highest number of flu cases ever recorded in a single week (since recording started 2004). Hospitalizations due to influenza surged by ⬆️63% in one week.
health.ny.gov/press/releas...
health.ny.gov/press/releas...
December 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
📈ALL TIME RECORD—New York State Department of Health announced that NY is experiencing the highest number of flu cases ever recorded in a single week (since recording started 2004). Hospitalizations due to influenza surged by ⬆️63% in one week.
health.ny.gov/press/releas...
health.ny.gov/press/releas...
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To pay off stadium bonds, Chiefs-related new spending would need to be $2.7B a year — for a team whose total revenue is less than a quarter of that. Each and every Chiefs fan would need to spend an extra $4,000 per game for Kansas to break even.
How Kansas governor claims $4B Chiefs stadium subsidy will cost “no new taxes,” and whether this makes any damn sense
Judging from my email, the proposed Kansas City Chiefs stadium deal with the state of Kansas has set off a wave of cognitive dissonance among sports fans and taxpayers: Gov. Laura Kelly says that the ...
www.fieldofschemes.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
To pay off stadium bonds, Chiefs-related new spending would need to be $2.7B a year — for a team whose total revenue is less than a quarter of that. Each and every Chiefs fan would need to spend an extra $4,000 per game for Kansas to break even.
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US military strikes another alleged drug boat as Trump ramps up Venezuela pressure
US military strikes another alleged drug boat as Trump ramps up Venezuela pressure
US military strikes another alleged drug boat as Trump ramps up Venezuela pressure
www.independent.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 2:17 AM
US military strikes another alleged drug boat as Trump ramps up Venezuela pressure
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Virginia leaders plan to use the $189 million in federal funding awarded Monday to update technology, address provider shortages and long travel times to care, and combat high rates of chronic disease in rural parts of the state. virginiamercury.com/2025/12/29/v...
Virginia awarded $189 million rural health grant • Virginia Mercury
Outdated technology, provider shortages, long travel times to care and high rates of chronic disease are among the issues the application aims to address. To tackle those challenges, the administratio...
virginiamercury.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Virginia leaders plan to use the $189 million in federal funding awarded Monday to update technology, address provider shortages and long travel times to care, and combat high rates of chronic disease in rural parts of the state. virginiamercury.com/2025/12/29/v...
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Heads up that this is authorization for Trump to create his own version of the Wagner Group. Which would bring the number of “armies” at his disposal to four:
*regular armed forces (most regulated)
*ICE (minimally regulated)
*private mercenaries (?)
*MAGA thugs/militias (rogue)
All pardonable
*regular armed forces (most regulated)
*ICE (minimally regulated)
*private mercenaries (?)
*MAGA thugs/militias (rogue)
All pardonable
S.3567
A bill to authorize the President of the United States to ...
SPONSOR: Sen. Mike Lee (R), UT
№ CO-SPONSORS: 0
STATUS: Introduced
LATEST ACTION: Senate - 2025-12-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on ...
#Republicans
Details at congress.gov
A bill to authorize the President of the United States to ...
SPONSOR: Sen. Mike Lee (R), UT
№ CO-SPONSORS: 0
STATUS: Introduced
LATEST ACTION: Senate - 2025-12-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on ...
#Republicans
Details at congress.gov
December 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Heads up that this is authorization for Trump to create his own version of the Wagner Group. Which would bring the number of “armies” at his disposal to four:
*regular armed forces (most regulated)
*ICE (minimally regulated)
*private mercenaries (?)
*MAGA thugs/militias (rogue)
All pardonable
*regular armed forces (most regulated)
*ICE (minimally regulated)
*private mercenaries (?)
*MAGA thugs/militias (rogue)
All pardonable
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PMC COVID Update, Dec 22, 2025 (U.S.)
All indicators are that million of Americans are about to get COVID-19 "surprise" holiday infections.
pmc19.com/data
All indicators are that million of Americans are about to get COVID-19 "surprise" holiday infections.
pmc19.com/data
December 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
PMC COVID Update, Dec 22, 2025 (U.S.)
All indicators are that million of Americans are about to get COVID-19 "surprise" holiday infections.
pmc19.com/data
All indicators are that million of Americans are about to get COVID-19 "surprise" holiday infections.
pmc19.com/data
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From @michael-hoerger.bsky.social on Twitter on DIY fit testing:
"You can quick-link to DIY fit testing with this URL shortcut:
tinyurl.com/diymasktest
"
Threaded version (no Twitter account needed):
threadreaderapp.com/thread/16040...
"You can quick-link to DIY fit testing with this URL shortcut:
tinyurl.com/diymasktest
"
Threaded version (no Twitter account needed):
threadreaderapp.com/thread/16040...
December 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
From @michael-hoerger.bsky.social on Twitter on DIY fit testing:
"You can quick-link to DIY fit testing with this URL shortcut:
tinyurl.com/diymasktest
"
Threaded version (no Twitter account needed):
threadreaderapp.com/thread/16040...
"You can quick-link to DIY fit testing with this URL shortcut:
tinyurl.com/diymasktest
"
Threaded version (no Twitter account needed):
threadreaderapp.com/thread/16040...
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Adam the Woo, a theme park and adventure vlogger, died at the age of 51. He was found unresponsive in his home in Florida on December 22.
Adam the Woo, YouTuber, Dead at 51
Adam the Woo, a theme park and adventure vlogger, died at the age of 51. He was found unresponsive in his home in Florida on December 22.
www.vulture.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Adam the Woo, a theme park and adventure vlogger, died at the age of 51. He was found unresponsive in his home in Florida on December 22.
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Jim Beam, America’s largest bourbon distiller, is closing its flagship facility for 2026 after more than two decades of rapid growth. The move underlines the immense challenges facing the country's whiskey industry.
Jim Beam Halts Production at Flagship Distillery as Whiskey and Bourbon Markets Struggle
The bourbon giant is closing its flagship distilling operation for all of 2026.
nyti.ms
December 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Jim Beam, America’s largest bourbon distiller, is closing its flagship facility for 2026 after more than two decades of rapid growth. The move underlines the immense challenges facing the country's whiskey industry.
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Just watched the 60 Minutes segment. Basically it debunks the fundamental claim used by Trump admin that the detainees it sent there are “terrorists” and corroborates torture using clips from El Salvadorean influencers Bukele uses internally. Would be a shock to low information voters, probably
December 22, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Just watched the 60 Minutes segment. Basically it debunks the fundamental claim used by Trump admin that the detainees it sent there are “terrorists” and corroborates torture using clips from El Salvadorean influencers Bukele uses internally. Would be a shock to low information voters, probably
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It’s still up on my Substack. Muellershewrote.com
Of course they are — good luck putting the cat back in the bag, Bari. All you’re doing is guaranteeing more people will see it. #CBSNewsmax
December 23, 2025 at 2:39 AM
It’s still up on my Substack. Muellershewrote.com
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"She took a high dive into a pool that she drained herself. Were he alive today, Mr. Murrow would not believe what his network has become."
Bari Weiss Jumps Into a Drained Pool
That she drained herself.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:33 AM
"She took a high dive into a pool that she drained herself. Were he alive today, Mr. Murrow would not believe what his network has become."
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BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
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I just uploaded @jasonparis.bsky.social 's recording of the segment CBS News pulled from "60 Minutes" to YouTube:
WATCH: Segment CBS News Pulled From "60 Minutes"
YouTube video by Phil Lewis
www.youtube.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I just uploaded @jasonparis.bsky.social 's recording of the segment CBS News pulled from "60 Minutes" to YouTube:
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Multiple large natural experiments have documented Shingles vaccine is linked with ~20-25% reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A new report today adds to that and extends the to slowing the progression of dementia @cellcellpress.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Multiple large natural experiments have documented Shingles vaccine is linked with ~20-25% reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A new report today adds to that and extends the to slowing the progression of dementia @cellcellpress.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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UK government delays decision on China’s super-embassy until January
UK government delays decision on China’s super-embassy until January
New date to approve site near Tower Bridge in London aligns with Keir Starmer’s planned visit to Beijing
The government has delayed its decision on whether to approve China’s super-embassy in London until January, when Keir Starmer is expected to visit Beijing.
Ministers are expected to greenlight the controversial plans after formal submissions by the Home Office and Foreign Office raised no objections on security grounds. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
UK government delays decision on China’s super-embassy until January
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ESPN host Paul Finebaum decides to stick to sports.
Paul Finebaum will not run for Tuberville’s US Senate seat
"It’s time for me to devote my full attention to something everyone in Alabama can agree upon - our love of college football.”
www.al.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
ESPN host Paul Finebaum decides to stick to sports.
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CIDRAP’s Vaccine Integrity Project has released a major evidence review: 400+ studies/reports, 40 years of data—and the conclusion is unmistakable.
There is no evidence supporting a delay in the hepatitis B birth dose.
Full report: www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-inte...
There is no evidence supporting a delay in the hepatitis B birth dose.
Full report: www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-inte...
Vaccine Integrity Project - Hepatitis B
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
CIDRAP’s Vaccine Integrity Project has released a major evidence review: 400+ studies/reports, 40 years of data—and the conclusion is unmistakable.
There is no evidence supporting a delay in the hepatitis B birth dose.
Full report: www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-inte...
There is no evidence supporting a delay in the hepatitis B birth dose.
Full report: www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-inte...
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Leaders from federally recognized Virginia tribes will join Chesapeake Bay cleanup negotiators at the National Aquarium this week, offering wild rice as a symbolic gesture — and prompting a 7-month review of whether tribes should get a formal seat at the table.
virginiamercury.com/2025/12/02/r...
virginiamercury.com/2025/12/02/r...
Chesapeake Bay officials poised to study inclusion of Native American tribes • Virginia Mercury
When Chesapeake Bay leaders meet this week to take up a new bay clean-up plan, bay tribal leaders will be on hand to present a ceremonial gift -- and express hopes that their year-long quest to get a ...
virginiamercury.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Leaders from federally recognized Virginia tribes will join Chesapeake Bay cleanup negotiators at the National Aquarium this week, offering wild rice as a symbolic gesture — and prompting a 7-month review of whether tribes should get a formal seat at the table.
virginiamercury.com/2025/12/02/r...
virginiamercury.com/2025/12/02/r...
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The NIH grant cuts in 2025
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
December 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The NIH grant cuts in 2025
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
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Amazing example of influenza cheat/cooperator cycles in this recent paper - the repeatability of the oscillatory cycles is so striking
Congrats to @alnajifg.bsky.social , @christopherbrooke.bsky.social , @vignuzzilab.bsky.social & friends
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
🧪 #socialviruses
Congrats to @alnajifg.bsky.social , @christopherbrooke.bsky.social , @vignuzzilab.bsky.social & friends
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
🧪 #socialviruses
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Amazing example of influenza cheat/cooperator cycles in this recent paper - the repeatability of the oscillatory cycles is so striking
Congrats to @alnajifg.bsky.social , @christopherbrooke.bsky.social , @vignuzzilab.bsky.social & friends
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
🧪 #socialviruses
Congrats to @alnajifg.bsky.social , @christopherbrooke.bsky.social , @vignuzzilab.bsky.social & friends
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
🧪 #socialviruses
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The EPA is abandoning a rule that would strengthen limits on fine-particle pollution, a move scientists and experts say could lead to dirtier air and more deaths.
Trump EPA to abandon air pollution rule that would prevent thousands of U.S. deaths
The Environmental Protection Agency will no longer defend Biden-era limits on fine-particle pollution, which causes heart and lung disease.
wapo.st
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The EPA is abandoning a rule that would strengthen limits on fine-particle pollution, a move scientists and experts say could lead to dirtier air and more deaths.