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Retired historian of science, technology, medicine. Likes cats and Porto.
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www.statnews.com/2026/01/10/n...
The NIH has lost its scientific integrity. So we left
“We can no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity,” write four scientists and administrators who recently resigned from the NIH.
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January 11, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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Federal agents shoot man and woman in Portland, city police say
Two people were hospitalized Thursday after a shooting involving federal agents in East Portland.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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Heritage paper on families calls for ‘marriage bootcamp,’ more babies
The conservative think tank aims to boost U.S. marriage and births through discouraging online dating, restricting pornography and creating tax credits for families.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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What We Know About U.S. Seizures of Oil Tankers
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January 8, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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Maduro raid killed about 75 in Venezuela, U.S. officials assess
The sizable death toll adds meaning to President Donald Trump’s public remarks that the operation he approved was “effective” but “very violent.”
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January 7, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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www.axios.com/2026/01/07/t...
5 Democratic-run states are told that their child care funds have been frozen
The suspension of the funds could hurt low-income families in those states, depending on how long it lasts, advocates say.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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US abandons child exploitation and drug cases to prioritize ICE, Democrats allege
Exclusive: Letter decries ‘stunning abdication of basic responsibilities’ and demands to know how many officers diverted
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January 7, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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Scientists just got some ancient clues about future sea-level rise — and it’s bad news
Rock samples collected from the Greenland ice sheet’s Prudhoe Dome show it completely melted in the past 10,000 years — and could vanish again amid climate change.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Trump push to politicize US military ‘reminiscent of Stalin’, top general warns
Maj Gen Paul Eaton says US president’s effort to bend military to his will could have dire long-term consequences
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January 5, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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www.axios.com/2026/01/03/t...
Trump signals more Latin American invasions could be next after capturing Maduro
"Something's going to have to be done with Mexico," Trump told Fox and Friends.
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January 4, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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January 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Jack Smith told House committee he had ‘proof beyond reasonable doubt’ in cases against Trump
Ex-special counsel testified in front of judiciary committee about aborted federal prosecution of Donald Trump
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January 2, 2026 at 7:50 AM
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Kennedy Center changed board rules months before vote to add Trump’s name
The cultural center said only trustees appointed by the president could vote, barring other members, including Democrats who hold seats, from decisions.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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ICE plans $100 million ‘wartime recruitment’ push targeting gun shows, military fans for hires
An internal ICE document shared among immigration officials details plans to use influencers and geo-targeted ads to rapidly hire thousands of deportation officers.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump
Customer service deteriorated by key measures as the agency enacted sweeping cuts in Trump’s second term, internal data and interviews show.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Brigitte Bardot, Movie Icon Who Renounced Stardom, Dies at 91
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December 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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New science points to 4 distinct types of autism
Scientists are redefining autism as a complex condition with multiple forms, challenging traditional notions.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Why you should not eat snow
Think about the snowflake you cut in kindergarten, the one with all the different edges and angles.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Woman deported before she could see dying husband in ICE custody: ‘I never saw him again’
Francisco Gaspar-Andrés died in El Paso hospital after being detained at Fort Bliss – his wife was deported to Guatemala without a chance to see him
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December 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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"60 Minutes" yanks segment, prompting concerns around editorial independence
President Trump recently complained the show was treating him even worse since Skydance bought CBS's parent company.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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The year Trump broke the federal government
How DOGE and the White House carried out a once-unthinkable transformation of the nation’s sprawling bureaucracy.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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‘Magical’ galaxy frogs disappear after reports of photographers destroying their habitats
Researcher in Kerala rainforest sounds alarm after being told frogs had died after being handled by humans
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December 19, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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May the odds be ever in your favor!
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December 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Trump taps Yale doctor who pushed unproven covid treatment to lead U.S. cancer effort
Harvey Risch, an epidemiologist respected for his cancer research, promoted the use of hydroxychloroquine during the pandemic, despite a lack of evidence it worked against covid.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith has told lawmakers in a closed-door interview his team “developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt” President Donald Trump criminally conspired to o...
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December 18, 2025 at 8:05 AM