Liam McCarthy
@n0oneh3r3.bsky.social
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“This capitulation is a sad dereliction of duty.”
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Snapshot: Snatching Defeat From the Jaws of Victory
Eight Senate Democrats chose to surrender by joining the Trump Republicans and end the government shutdown
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November 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
“This capitulation is a sad dereliction of duty.”
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Liam solidarity repost
My name is Liam, I'm 26 years old, from California, and I've been taking photos for over 6 years. Here's my photography:
November 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Liam solidarity repost
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
Great alternative to reading about politics
Our paper on imputation of ancient goat genomes is now available at GBE - congratulations to @jolijnerven.bsky.social #aDNA
Inferring Domestic Goat Demographic History Through Ancient Genome Imputation
Abstract. Goats were among the earliest managed animals, making them a natural model to explore the genetic consequences of domestication. However, a chall
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November 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Great alternative to reading about politics
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A South Korean special counsel on Monday charged the ousted president, Yoon Suk Yeol, with ordering military drones to fly over North Korea in an attempt to trigger instability on the Korean Peninsula to justify imposing martial law last year.
Drones Over North Korea Were Part of Martial Law Bid in South, Special Counsel Says
South Korea’s ousted leader, Yoon Suk Yeol, was accused of trying to stoke military tensions to justify his short-lived martial law last December.
nyti.ms
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
A South Korean special counsel on Monday charged the ousted president, Yoon Suk Yeol, with ordering military drones to fly over North Korea in an attempt to trigger instability on the Korean Peninsula to justify imposing martial law last year.
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Legal immigrants face loss of Obamacare help, threatening insurance markets
Legal immigrants face loss of Obamacare help, threatening insurance markets
The GOP megabill stripped subsidies from hundreds of thousands of green card holders and other legal migrants. Experts predict ripple effects for citizens.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Legal immigrants face loss of Obamacare help, threatening insurance markets
Which is worse: @kaine.senate.gov #fail or this Google AI #fail?
AI Overview
In Virginia, there are approximately 320,000 to 350,000 federal employees residing in the state, which is a larger number than the over 388,000 individuals enrolled in an (ACA) Marketplace plan as of early 2025 data.
AI Overview
In Virginia, there are approximately 320,000 to 350,000 federal employees residing in the state, which is a larger number than the over 388,000 individuals enrolled in an (ACA) Marketplace plan as of early 2025 data.
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Which is worse: @kaine.senate.gov #fail or this Google AI #fail?
AI Overview
In Virginia, there are approximately 320,000 to 350,000 federal employees residing in the state, which is a larger number than the over 388,000 individuals enrolled in an (ACA) Marketplace plan as of early 2025 data.
AI Overview
In Virginia, there are approximately 320,000 to 350,000 federal employees residing in the state, which is a larger number than the over 388,000 individuals enrolled in an (ACA) Marketplace plan as of early 2025 data.
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Counterpoints:
- The feds keep axing off-shore wind power projects
- The feds are attempting to make it vastly more difficult to put new solar on western lands
- The feds are doing nothing to fix the transmission bottlenecks, under the misguided idea that'll hurt incumbent fossil fuel plants
- The feds keep axing off-shore wind power projects
- The feds are attempting to make it vastly more difficult to put new solar on western lands
- The feds are doing nothing to fix the transmission bottlenecks, under the misguided idea that'll hurt incumbent fossil fuel plants
Pressed by Stephanopoulos on the fact that electricity prices have in fact gone up, Bessent punts: "Electricity prices are a state problem ... look, there are things the federal government can control. Local electricity prices are not one of them."
November 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Counterpoints:
- The feds keep axing off-shore wind power projects
- The feds are attempting to make it vastly more difficult to put new solar on western lands
- The feds are doing nothing to fix the transmission bottlenecks, under the misguided idea that'll hurt incumbent fossil fuel plants
- The feds keep axing off-shore wind power projects
- The feds are attempting to make it vastly more difficult to put new solar on western lands
- The feds are doing nothing to fix the transmission bottlenecks, under the misguided idea that'll hurt incumbent fossil fuel plants
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Some Republicans senators are saying Rick Scott will come up with their new ACA subsidy alternative
Yes, that Rick Scott... www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...
Yes, that Rick Scott... www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...
November 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Some Republicans senators are saying Rick Scott will come up with their new ACA subsidy alternative
Yes, that Rick Scott... www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...
Yes, that Rick Scott... www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...
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Trump has pardoned Troy Lake, according to Senator Lummis.
Lake, who owned a diesel servicing company, had pleaded guilty to disabling emissions controls on hundreds of heavy-duty commercial trucks.
A study showed that it caused increases in carbon monoxide & pollutants known to cause lung cancer.
Lake, who owned a diesel servicing company, had pleaded guilty to disabling emissions controls on hundreds of heavy-duty commercial trucks.
A study showed that it caused increases in carbon monoxide & pollutants known to cause lung cancer.
November 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Trump has pardoned Troy Lake, according to Senator Lummis.
Lake, who owned a diesel servicing company, had pleaded guilty to disabling emissions controls on hundreds of heavy-duty commercial trucks.
A study showed that it caused increases in carbon monoxide & pollutants known to cause lung cancer.
Lake, who owned a diesel servicing company, had pleaded guilty to disabling emissions controls on hundreds of heavy-duty commercial trucks.
A study showed that it caused increases in carbon monoxide & pollutants known to cause lung cancer.
Gut-Blood Barrier and Blood-Brain Barrier dysfunction are the root of so many modern diseases IMHO - highly recommended reading (free to read the full PDF!)
#health
#health
University of Copenhagen researchers show that gut barrier breakdown allows bacterial products to leak into the bloodstream, fueling low-grade inflammation linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease.
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From Gut to Blood: Barrier Dysfunction as a Driver of Systemic Low-grade Inflammation in Cardiometabolic Disease | American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology | American Physiological Society
Chronic, low-grade inflammation is increasingly recognized as a fundamental driver of non-communicable diseases – including obesity, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a...
journals.physiology.org
November 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Gut-Blood Barrier and Blood-Brain Barrier dysfunction are the root of so many modern diseases IMHO - highly recommended reading (free to read the full PDF!)
#health
#health
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On the multiplier effect of @socialists.nyc & allies’ electoral campaigns and the monster roster they’re bringing into 2026.
Really one for the @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social files: I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
(w/alt text, this deserves reach!)
Really one for the @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social files: I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
(w/alt text, this deserves reach!)
November 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
On the multiplier effect of @socialists.nyc & allies’ electoral campaigns and the monster roster they’re bringing into 2026.
Really one for the @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social files: I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
(w/alt text, this deserves reach!)
Really one for the @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social files: I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
(w/alt text, this deserves reach!)
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PSA: Not a real quote, y’all.
BREAKING FOX NEWS: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy goes on the record: "Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings."
November 9, 2025 at 12:51 AM
PSA: Not a real quote, y’all.
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"In the next 10-20 years, AI could take over the rest of work (humans perform) and society could face a massive challenge…I'm extremely positive about the technology but I view the impact it could have on society negatively." - Victor Chen, senior researcher at DeepSeek
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My sentiments exactly.
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My sentiments exactly.
November 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"In the next 10-20 years, AI could take over the rest of work (humans perform) and society could face a massive challenge…I'm extremely positive about the technology but I view the impact it could have on society negatively." - Victor Chen, senior researcher at DeepSeek
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My sentiments exactly.
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My sentiments exactly.
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Calling @nytimes.com garbage takes "opinions, not news" is a silly defense. They made the editorial decision to publish these headlines and story.
They looked across everything happening in America and decided this was the most important perspective to share on Thursday. That deserves criticism.
They looked across everything happening in America and decided this was the most important perspective to share on Thursday. That deserves criticism.
November 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Calling @nytimes.com garbage takes "opinions, not news" is a silly defense. They made the editorial decision to publish these headlines and story.
They looked across everything happening in America and decided this was the most important perspective to share on Thursday. That deserves criticism.
They looked across everything happening in America and decided this was the most important perspective to share on Thursday. That deserves criticism.
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Berry-based smoothies are better than those with banana [via UC-Davis] 🧪🥼🍹🍓🍒🍌
"consider preparing smoothies by combining flavanol-rich fruits like berries with other ingredients that also have a low PPO activity like pineapple, oranges, mango or yogurt."
www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...
#smoothie
"consider preparing smoothies by combining flavanol-rich fruits like berries with other ingredients that also have a low PPO activity like pineapple, oranges, mango or yogurt."
www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...
#smoothie
The Right Combo: Getting the Most Health Benefits from Fruit Smoothies
Blending certain ingredients in fruit smoothies can influence whether your body is getting a nutritional boost, finds a UC Davis study.
www.ucdavis.edu
November 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Berry-based smoothies are better than those with banana [via UC-Davis] 🧪🥼🍹🍓🍒🍌
"consider preparing smoothies by combining flavanol-rich fruits like berries with other ingredients that also have a low PPO activity like pineapple, oranges, mango or yogurt."
www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...
#smoothie
"consider preparing smoothies by combining flavanol-rich fruits like berries with other ingredients that also have a low PPO activity like pineapple, oranges, mango or yogurt."
www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...
#smoothie
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Under the Trump administration, the Treasury Department and IRS are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts to big companies and the ultrarich. Here's how.
How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax relief to big companies and the ultrarich.
nyti.ms
November 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Under the Trump administration, the Treasury Department and IRS are issuing rules that provide hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts to big companies and the ultrarich. Here's how.
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Public Garden with Fence - 1888
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/14384
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/14384
November 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Public Garden with Fence - 1888
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/14384
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/14384
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New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
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Stunning investigation by Reuters reveals income from ads for scams and banned goods on Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp may have amounted to 10% of Meta global revenue in 2024, with 15 billion (!) scam ads being shown to users daily - based on company's own figures.
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods, and it internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day, company documents show.
www.reuters.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Stunning investigation by Reuters reveals income from ads for scams and banned goods on Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp may have amounted to 10% of Meta global revenue in 2024, with 15 billion (!) scam ads being shown to users daily - based on company's own figures.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
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There's always a Streetsblog angle. Today, @davecolon.bsky.social reveals the fundamental grift behind President Trump's takeover of the Penn Station project: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/07/t...
Trump's Penn Station Plan Could Saddle New York Commuters With New Fees - Streetsblog New York City
Amtrak and Andy Byford's plan to privatize the operation Penn Station could open the door to sticking transit riders with extra fees.
nyc.streetsblog.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
There's always a Streetsblog angle. Today, @davecolon.bsky.social reveals the fundamental grift behind President Trump's takeover of the Penn Station project: nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/11/07/t...
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A study in Nature Communications finds that relative abundances of stress-sensitive gastrointestinal microbes at 2 years old predicts internalizing symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, in middle childhood through altered emotion-related brain network connectivity. #microbiome #medsky 🧪
Childhood gut microbiome is linked to internalizing symptoms at school age via the functional connectome - Nature Communications
Here, the authors find that relative abundances of stress-sensitive gastrointestinal microbes at age 2 years predicts internalizing symptoms in middle childhood through altered emotion-related brain network connectivity.
go.nature.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
A study in Nature Communications finds that relative abundances of stress-sensitive gastrointestinal microbes at 2 years old predicts internalizing symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, in middle childhood through altered emotion-related brain network connectivity. #microbiome #medsky 🧪
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BREAKING: A federal judge finds the Trump administration "did not comply" with his order.
A hearing has begun over the enforcement of a federal judge's order to fund SNAP benefits through November.
Plaintiffs say Trump is holding "full SNAP benefits hostage for political leverage during the shutdown."
Coverage ahead
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Plaintiffs say Trump is holding "full SNAP benefits hostage for political leverage during the shutdown."
Coverage ahead
www.allrisenews.com/p/snap-judgm...
Rising This Week: SNAP judgments
It took orders from two federal judges and a tsunami of calls to Congress for Trump to express concern for millions of Americans affected by his plans to suspend food assistance.
www.allrisenews.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge finds the Trump administration "did not comply" with his order.
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Let’s hear more of the dangers of democratic socialism under Mamdani
Trump to the Novo Nordisk CEO: "Maybe you should give us a piece of the company like I've been asking for."
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Let’s hear more of the dangers of democratic socialism under Mamdani
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Decades of research have shown that round-the-clock fetal monitoring does not reliably predict fetal distress, and experts say it leads to many unnecessary surgeries. But it’s still used in nearly every birth in the U.S. because of business and legal concerns, a New York Times investigation found.
The ‘Worst Test in Medicine’ is Driving America’s High C-Section Rate
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November 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Decades of research have shown that round-the-clock fetal monitoring does not reliably predict fetal distress, and experts say it leads to many unnecessary surgeries. But it’s still used in nearly every birth in the U.S. because of business and legal concerns, a New York Times investigation found.