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erictopol.bsky.social
The CDC just updated the SARS-CoV-2 genomics for the first time in 3 weeks, still a week behind by date
There's a small increase in the % LP.8.1variant, but otherwise stable.
This is one of the main reasons we did not have a notable Covid wave over the holiday season and now 👍
February 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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BREAKING: Judge Carl Nichols - a Trump appointee - announced he will pause Trump’s effort to gut USAID. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Judge to pause Trump administration effort to gut USAID's workforce by thousands
Two labor groups had sued the Trump administration after it said that thousands of USAID employees would be placed on administrative leave starting at 11:59 p.m. Friday.
www.nbcnews.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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erictopol.bsky.social
more on this here @science.org
www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH slashes overhead payments for research, sparking outrage
Move to cut indirect cost rate to 15% could cost universities billions of dollars
www.science.org
February 8, 2025 at 3:18 AM
thewhiteunicorn.bsky.social
Thank you BlueSky for this platform. In the middle of deep chaos, it feels a little cathartic to create a profile here....
February 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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josephpolitano.bsky.social
USAID’s website has been deleted, all that is left is a note saying all personnel are now on administrative leave and personnel outside the US are to be brought home. Completely illegal, no act of congress or even executive order was signed to dismantle the agency
“On Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST) all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally, with the exception of designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs. Essential personnel expected to continue working will be informed by Agency leadership by Thursday, February 6, at 3:00pm (EST). For USAID personnel currently posted outside the United States, the Agency, in coordination with missions and the Department of State, is currently preparing a plan, in accordance with all applicable requirements and laws, under which the Agency would arrange and pay for return travel to the United States within 30 days and provide for the termination of PSC and ISC contracts that are not determined to be essential. The Agency will consider case-by-case exceptions and return travel extensions based on personal or family hardship, mobility or safety concerns, or other reasons. For example, the Agency will consider exceptions based on the timing of dependents’ school term, personal or familial medical needs, pregnancy, and other reasons. Further guidance on how to request an exception will be forthcoming. Thank you for your service”
February 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM