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When the Trump administration started dismantling a $368 million ocean monitoring system earlier this year, scientists, fishermen and Congress fought back. On Saturday, a 238-foot ship set sail to reinstall the first batch of monitors in the waters of the Pacific.
After Outcry, Monitors the Trump Administration Tried to Scrap Return to Sea
Under pressure from Congress, a network of ocean monitors that provides vital data to meteorologists, climate scientists, oceanographers and the fishing industry is being restored.
www.nytimes.com
October 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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🧪 “The case is “very upsetting for those of us who are into open data””
Or in other words, be careful what you wish for …
retractionwatch.com/2026/10/01/o...
Or in other words, be careful what you wish for …
retractionwatch.com/2026/10/01/o...
When open data are misused
Credit: HALUSTD from Popspixel via Canva When Dorothy Bishop was asked to review a paper for a small neuroscience journal in August, she could tell from the abstract the authors had used a dataset …
retractionwatch.com
October 1, 2026 at 8:40 PM
🧪 “The case is “very upsetting for those of us who are into open data””
Or in other words, be careful what you wish for …
retractionwatch.com/2026/10/01/o...
Or in other words, be careful what you wish for …
retractionwatch.com/2026/10/01/o...
Three Amigos near Dana Point, California.
October 1, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Three Amigos near Dana Point, California.
Osprey and Pelicans near Dana Point, California.
October 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Osprey and Pelicans near Dana Point, California.
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New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer
New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer
Paper raises questions about safety of food and other products as early onset breast cancer rates surge worldwide
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2026 at 4:38 PM
New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer
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Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
In 2025, he made 1,794x more.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
I will continue my boycott of Starbucks.
In 2025, he made 1,794x more.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
I will continue my boycott of Starbucks.
September 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666x more than the company's median employee in 2024.
In 2025, he made 1,794x more.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
I will continue my boycott of Starbucks.
In 2025, he made 1,794x more.
And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
I will continue my boycott of Starbucks.
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They are playing in our faces
September 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
They are playing in our faces
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I feel you, Daniel L
September 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I feel you, Daniel L
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‘Traffic is going to get a lot worse’: San Francisco Bay Area faces potential death spiral of transit system
‘Traffic is going to get a lot worse’: San Francisco Bay Area faces potential death spiral of transit system
A marvel of engineering and a model of sustainability, Bart has been financially distressed since the Covid pandemic
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2026 at 5:44 PM
‘Traffic is going to get a lot worse’: San Francisco Bay Area faces potential death spiral of transit system
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Sorry to interrupt family game night with the collapse of democracy
Sorry to interrupt family game night with the collapse of democracy
Sorry to interrupt family game night with the collapse of democracy
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September 25, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Sorry to interrupt family game night with the collapse of democracy
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Who here is surprised he didn't change the name to American Intelligence?
September 25, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Who here is surprised he didn't change the name to American Intelligence?
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Donald Trump’s administration falsely labeled birth control as “abortion.” And then they wanted to LITERALLY set millions of dollars' worth of contraception on FIRE.
Contraception is under attack, too. We’ve got to speak up and fight back.
Contraception is under attack, too. We’ve got to speak up and fight back.
September 24, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Donald Trump’s administration falsely labeled birth control as “abortion.” And then they wanted to LITERALLY set millions of dollars' worth of contraception on FIRE.
Contraception is under attack, too. We’ve got to speak up and fight back.
Contraception is under attack, too. We’ve got to speak up and fight back.
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Never been to the opera before?
Now’s your chance. We’re giving away 70,000 free tickets to the @metopera at the iconic Lincoln Center. Go to on.nyc.gov/opera to enter the lottery. There’s not a bad seat in the house.
Now’s your chance. We’re giving away 70,000 free tickets to the @metopera at the iconic Lincoln Center. Go to on.nyc.gov/opera to enter the lottery. There’s not a bad seat in the house.
September 24, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Never been to the opera before?
Now’s your chance. We’re giving away 70,000 free tickets to the @metopera at the iconic Lincoln Center. Go to on.nyc.gov/opera to enter the lottery. There’s not a bad seat in the house.
Now’s your chance. We’re giving away 70,000 free tickets to the @metopera at the iconic Lincoln Center. Go to on.nyc.gov/opera to enter the lottery. There’s not a bad seat in the house.
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Trump's FDA nominee refused to say whether she believes contraception, like an IUD, constitutes abortion.
WHAT!?
We need an FDA commissioner who believes in science, not an anti-abortion extremist. Every Senator should vote NO.
WHAT!?
We need an FDA commissioner who believes in science, not an anti-abortion extremist. Every Senator should vote NO.
September 25, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Trump's FDA nominee refused to say whether she believes contraception, like an IUD, constitutes abortion.
WHAT!?
We need an FDA commissioner who believes in science, not an anti-abortion extremist. Every Senator should vote NO.
WHAT!?
We need an FDA commissioner who believes in science, not an anti-abortion extremist. Every Senator should vote NO.
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80+ tons of meat were distributed under #A&DFoods label & include sliced ribeye, thin-sliced beef chuck, beef oxtail, beef short ribs, bone-in shanks, ground pork, pork chorizo, pork chops, pork feet, pork rib, Boston pork, Menudo Mix, pork hock, beef ribs, beef feet, goat, & skin-on goat burn.
September 25, 2026 at 12:38 AM
80+ tons of meat were distributed under #A&DFoods label & include sliced ribeye, thin-sliced beef chuck, beef oxtail, beef short ribs, bone-in shanks, ground pork, pork chorizo, pork chops, pork feet, pork rib, Boston pork, Menudo Mix, pork hock, beef ribs, beef feet, goat, & skin-on goat burn.
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167,639 lbs of beef, pork, & goat meat are recalled for having fake USDA inspection labels. The product was shipped to a distributor in Georgia & sold nationwide.
This is the latest recall under #Trump & #RFKJr. Last month, 30k lbs of imported beef were recalled for not receiving proper inspection.
This is the latest recall under #Trump & #RFKJr. Last month, 30k lbs of imported beef were recalled for not receiving proper inspection.
September 25, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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On #WorldCancerResearchDay, #MRCWIMM celebrates the researchers working to advance our understanding of #cancer and improve outcomes for patients.
We are proud to be part of a global research community driving progress in cancer research. 🧬🧪 #AcademicSky @rdm.ox.ac.uk @medsci.ox.ac.uk
We are proud to be part of a global research community driving progress in cancer research. 🧬🧪 #AcademicSky @rdm.ox.ac.uk @medsci.ox.ac.uk
September 24, 2026 at 1:09 PM
On #WorldCancerResearchDay, #MRCWIMM celebrates the researchers working to advance our understanding of #cancer and improve outcomes for patients.
We are proud to be part of a global research community driving progress in cancer research. 🧬🧪 #AcademicSky @rdm.ox.ac.uk @medsci.ox.ac.uk
We are proud to be part of a global research community driving progress in cancer research. 🧬🧪 #AcademicSky @rdm.ox.ac.uk @medsci.ox.ac.uk
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It’s time to fund & support pro-science politicians ourselves if we want evidence-based decision making & truth, over blind loyalty to a party.
The Science Victory Fund is exactly that. Send us some support today, and make a stand against the same old bullshit.
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The Science Victory Fund is exactly that. Send us some support today, and make a stand against the same old bullshit.
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buff.ly/78Cyu2F
September 20, 2026 at 7:21 PM
It’s time to fund & support pro-science politicians ourselves if we want evidence-based decision making & truth, over blind loyalty to a party.
The Science Victory Fund is exactly that. Send us some support today, and make a stand against the same old bullshit.
🧪🧬✊
buff.ly/78Cyu2F
The Science Victory Fund is exactly that. Send us some support today, and make a stand against the same old bullshit.
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Recall that the OMB rule got 500,000 comments, opposed mostly by scientists, medical professionals & advocates.
Trump has asked Vought to draft an EO to create a board that decides what NIH grants get funded. Vought would be on that board.
Vote blue in November.
🧪 www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
Trump has asked Vought to draft an EO to create a board that decides what NIH grants get funded. Vought would be on that board.
Vote blue in November.
🧪 www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
Trump asked budget chief to draft order bringing health research funding under his control
The move came after the NIH director refused Trump’s request to cut Harvard grants in an Oval Office meeting.
www.politico.com
September 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Recall that the OMB rule got 500,000 comments, opposed mostly by scientists, medical professionals & advocates.
Trump has asked Vought to draft an EO to create a board that decides what NIH grants get funded. Vought would be on that board.
Vote blue in November.
🧪 www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
Trump has asked Vought to draft an EO to create a board that decides what NIH grants get funded. Vought would be on that board.
Vote blue in November.
🧪 www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
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And the maintenance costs on the BEV fleet of school buses would be about 30 to 50% less than the diesel fleet. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋 buscmms.com/blog/diesel-...
Diesel vs Electric School Bus Maintenance Cost Per Year (2026 Comparison)
Compare diesel vs electric school bus maintenance cost per year in 2026. See real cost breakdowns, lifecycle savings, and which option lowers long-term fleet expenses.
buscmms.com
September 19, 2026 at 7:07 PM
And the maintenance costs on the BEV fleet of school buses would be about 30 to 50% less than the diesel fleet. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋 buscmms.com/blog/diesel-...
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How much could my school district save if they switched from diesel powered school buses to BEV buses? It works out to somewhere between $5,000 to $9,000 per vehicle or $265,000 to $522,000 per year depending on performance, fuel costs, and fleet size assuming 12,000 miles driven per year. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋
September 19, 2026 at 7:04 PM
How much could my school district save if they switched from diesel powered school buses to BEV buses? It works out to somewhere between $5,000 to $9,000 per vehicle or $265,000 to $522,000 per year depending on performance, fuel costs, and fleet size assuming 12,000 miles driven per year. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨💧🔋
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While RFK Jr.'s been shouting "Make America Healthy Again" from the rooftops, over 160 foods have been recalled so far this year.
There’s nothing healthy about food-borne illness.
There’s nothing healthy about food-borne illness.
September 18, 2026 at 2:38 PM
While RFK Jr.'s been shouting "Make America Healthy Again" from the rooftops, over 160 foods have been recalled so far this year.
There’s nothing healthy about food-borne illness.
There’s nothing healthy about food-borne illness.
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You might remember @propublica.org’s series last year on the safety of generic drugs?
The Senate has stripped a key requirement out of the Clear Labels Act that would have made it easier to directly connect your generics to the factory that produced them. www.propublica.org/article/clea...
The Senate has stripped a key requirement out of the Clear Labels Act that would have made it easier to directly connect your generics to the factory that produced them. www.propublica.org/article/clea...
“A Clear Watering Down”: Drug Transparency Bill Stripped of Critical Provisions Ahead of Senate Vote
The bill was designed to alert consumers about where their drugs came from. After two major changes to the proposed law, experts worry it won’t be as effective.
www.propublica.org
September 18, 2026 at 1:26 PM
You might remember @propublica.org’s series last year on the safety of generic drugs?
The Senate has stripped a key requirement out of the Clear Labels Act that would have made it easier to directly connect your generics to the factory that produced them. www.propublica.org/article/clea...
The Senate has stripped a key requirement out of the Clear Labels Act that would have made it easier to directly connect your generics to the factory that produced them. www.propublica.org/article/clea...
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Trump wants to turn Head Start into a Dead End.
The plan? Tear down common sense regulations, cut funding, claim the program doesn't work, and eventually...get rid of it altogether.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD. Together, we can SAVE Head Start.
The plan? Tear down common sense regulations, cut funding, claim the program doesn't work, and eventually...get rid of it altogether.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD. Together, we can SAVE Head Start.
September 15, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Trump wants to turn Head Start into a Dead End.
The plan? Tear down common sense regulations, cut funding, claim the program doesn't work, and eventually...get rid of it altogether.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD. Together, we can SAVE Head Start.
The plan? Tear down common sense regulations, cut funding, claim the program doesn't work, and eventually...get rid of it altogether.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD. Together, we can SAVE Head Start.