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People were driving like they've never seen snow before. I know that it the most midwest cliche, but for real 😂

This morning I was like "at least it's not bitter-cold snow" but it keeps getting cooler 😅

Trump changes course, delays tariffs on most imports from Mexico until April President Donald Trump is postponing the 25% tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month after a conversation with that country’s president.

I WONDER WHY

apnews.com/article/tari...

The R-word is back. But why? : It's Been a Minute Over the past few years, Brittany has noticed the resurgence the R-word - a word that otherwise left the cultural lexicon. And while that's troubling in and of itself, its return may also have larger ...

Hey everyone!

I’m on NPR’s “It’s been a minute” talking about the R word.

www.npr.org/2025/03/05/1...

Friendly reminder: if you are waiting on something from a US-based scientist/reviewer/editor, please realize that we're barely making it through each day putting out non-stop fires and trying not to collapse into tears. We're trying our best, but things will take longer right now. Give grace.

Donate to Celebrate Mo's Life and Generosity, organized by Terra Kennedy Meairs Morgan (Mo, baby MoMo) is a vivacious, sweet-spirited boy who has suffered a d… Terra Kennedy Meairs needs your support for Celebrate Mo's Life and Generosity

help me say goodbye to my baby: gofund.me/a86eef3e

YouTube video by Alexis Amber Archival Findings: Hurricane Katrina Aid | Alexis Amber

Just learned 130+ countries donated aid to us after Hurricane Katrina. We never knew about any of it, the US govt kept the aid from us.

Archival Findings: Hurricane Katrina Aid | Alexis Amber
youtu.be/pBaIgy9Ck8Y

I performed my first ever open stage night in drag 10 years ago today. Wild.

Metallic stick bug. This is not a drill. METALLIC STICK BUG. VIBRANT LITTLE WINGS.

I'm curious to see how he and/or his supporter try to explain that one. Because we know it'll be some variation of "he wasn't implying that he is a literal a king, he was just..." 🫠

The Usher halftime show came and went...
Rih announced a pregnancy during hers and it lasted one business day...

We on Day 5 of heated discussion abt Kendrick's halftime show.

5.
Whole.
Days.
And.
Counting.

...but I'm supposed to believe it was trash.

just saw this on tiktok:

"there is nothing worse than the bitterness of a white woman whose life didn't deliver on the privilege she was promised"

and like.....

Genuinely curious if it’s more effective to be pressuring state governments over federal reps right now, at least for blue states. Blue state govs are salivating for a POTUS run. Push them to enact sweeping protections at the state level and to be a complete brat towards the fed on our behalf.

The unfortunate reality is that the democratic party ran a losing campaign. They focused more on how evil the opposition was than on giving concrete plans to better the lives of average Americans. Now isn't the time for infighting. No more punching sideways, only up. We need community more than ever

This. In its entirety.

Of the options, 100% agree. And/or @rashidatalib.bsky.social

It is astonishing that mainstream media is covering this like it is a shruggie vibe 🤷‍♂️

A random non-major-player backed AI company from China upturning the entire dynamic around Silicon Valley’s AI slush fund bullshit is just such a beautiful turn of events

U.S. Department of Education Ends Biden’s Book Ban Hoax The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced that it has dismissed 11 complaints related to so-called “book bans.”

🙃🫠

www.ed.gov/about/news/p...

First day with my orgo II students and MULTIPLE said that they're excited(?!) for the course. Brb crying happy prof. tears

Dear literally everyone

Don’t use Discord or Reddit to organize protests and movements

Please and thank you

Wind chimes? Big fan.

WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization. WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger health systems, and detecting, preventing and responding to health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, often in dangerous places where others cannot go. The United States was a founding member of WHO in 1948 and has participated in shaping and governing WHO’s work ever since, alongside 193 other Member States, including through its active participation in the World Health Assembly and Executive Board. For over seven decades, WHO and the USA have saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats. Together, we ended smallpox, and together we have brought polio to the brink of eradication. American institutions have contributed to and benefited from membership in WHO. With the participation of the United States and other Member States, WHO has over the past 7 years implemented the largest set of reforms in its history, to transform our accountability, cost-effectiveness, and impact in countries. This work continues. We hope the United States will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the USA and WHO, for the benefit of the health and well-being of millions of people around the globe.

WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw bit.ly/4hrbeJ7

They’re really doing it. They’re really giving the seat to Pete Hegseth.

It’s only the most advanced military power the world has ever known. What’s the worst that could happen?

Pete Hegseth Is Confirmed as Defense Secretary in Narrow Vote: Live Updates Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.

This feels like the worst timeline for sure

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01...

A friend of mine has skin cancer and was about to start a clinical trial at MD Anderson after his other treatments did not work. Trump's decision to temporarily halt funding for medical research also applies to clinical trials. His treatment is now canceled.

Freezing scientific funding isn’t abstract. In medicine, life or death is often dictated by time. Temporary delays can cause great harm.

Billionaires Should Not Exist Yes, every billionaire really is a policy failure.

When a single billionaire can accumulate more money in 10 seconds than their employees make in one year, while workers struggle to meet the basic cost of rent and medicine, then yes, every billionaire really is a policy failure.

Read our op-ed here ⤵️

Welcome immigrants from X interested in science to the friendlier skies of @bsky.app, as documented by a new @nature.com survey (but you already knew that 😉)
"Bluesky is much better for science. There is much less toxicity, misinformation, and distractions."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Nessie??