The president of the UNC system wrote to the Senate supporting her: McMahon’s “longstanding commitment to service and strong belief in the enduring values of American higher education position her well for this critical leadership role.”

Pls, NC reporters, follow up with him on this attack of UNC.

Story about Musk, starting "Musk appeared reflective as he returned to his natural habitat."

WaPo profile of new, pensive Musk, so relieved to escape "controversy of DC Beltway" that for some reason—who can say why??— landed on him. Made him "whipping boy"

Phrases not in piece: "Largest single donor" "feeding USAID into woodchipper" "mass firings"

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Imagine starting a car that hadn't run in 21 years, that's 15 billion miles away in interstellar space. That's what the NASA team just did with Voyager's thrusters. People are amazing. jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-v...

Great to see that this great podcast has decamped from the X sewer. Well done guys!

Even North Korea is like, "Whoa, whoa, easy, this is gross."

If you tried to come up with a way to end tourism to America and kill off jobs for 12 million Americans in the tourism industry - a bigger employer than manufacturing - I doubt you could do better than this. Shameful.

Under the House GOP’s budget plan, the lowest-income taxpayers would see a LOSS of $1,125.

The richest 0.1 percent of taxpayers, on the other hand, would see a more than $180,000 GAIN.

This is trickle down economics on steroids.

Opinion | Trump upending world order will cost America dearly The decline of American influence is a gift to Russia and China.

“The US spent 8 decades building an international system of rules, norms and values that has produced the longest period of great power peace and global prosperity in human history.” Fareed Zakaria on how upending the world order will only weaken America: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Moscow targets Ukrainian groups and Russian dissidents in Ireland The Irish security services have identified dozens suspected of spying for Kremlin or spreading propaganda

@johnmooneyirl.bsky.social on Putin's efforts to recruit in Ireland.

www.thetimes.com/article/dd35...

Guerilla advertising seen in the London Metro

It is deeply shocking how rapidly the number of right-wing voters is increasing worldwide. But Germany, of all countries, you make my heart ache the most.

What does this remind me of? 🤔

Overcoming AI adoption challenges for SMEs | ThinkBusiness Liv McGill looks at practical strategies for SMEs to overcome barriers to successfully adopting artificial intelligence in their business.

Overcoming challenges in AI adoption: A Guide for SMEs - Liv McGill looks at practical strategies for SMEs to overcome barriers to successfully adopting artificial intelligence in their business
#ai #business #SMEs #businesstips
www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ai-...

AI Ecosystem Accelerator calls for start-ups | ThinkBusiness Applications are being sought for the 2025 AI Ecosystem Accelerator Programme at NovaUCD.

Calling all AI entrepreneurs: Ecosystem accelerator wants you! Now in its second year, AI Accelerator programme at NovaUCD is open for applications
#irish #ai #tech #entrepreneurs #startups #founders @novaucd.bsky.social
www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/cal...

Great to see that this great podcast has decamped from the X sewer. Well done guys!

Here's the visual proof of why vaccines do more good than harm See year by year how vaccines beat back nine dangerous infectious diseases

Sadly, it’s a good time to once again share this amazing infographic that we ran at @science.org more than 7 years ago
🧪 #IDsky
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I’ve reported on homelessness for years and met many, many people who have found themselves in awful situations

Every single one of them had more decency and integrity than this privileged plutocrat

Wernher von Braun standing next to the F-1 Engines which took man to the moon. (1969)

A gentle reminder, how tiny we are...

Journalists flock to Bluesky as X becomes increasingly 'toxic' Journalists are finding more readers and less hate on Bluesky than on the platform they used to know as Twitter.

Kat Tenbarge interviewed me about the migration to Bluesky among journalists.

It's easy to see why it's happening.

It's easier to find news, harder to spread disinfo, trolls don't drown out the good content, and links are not deprioritized.

It's a breath of fresh air for journalism to thrive in.

100 Notable Books of 2024 Here are the year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.

Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.

The David McWilliams Podcast News Podcast · 3 Seasons · Updated twice weekly

In the week that Germany prepares to shaft Ukraine, the Irish political establishment is giving out free Mars Bars!

The latest podcast covers the Infantilisation of the Irish Electorate in an Increasingly Adult World.

Hope you enjoy it.

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"Research culture influences in health and biomedical research: Rapid scoping review and content analysis", new paper in @jclinepi.bsky.social with a great team of colleagues and led by the fantastic Lesley Uttley.

www.jclinepi.com/article/S089...