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NEW: The president's executive order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies “to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS” and further requires that they work to root out indirect sources of public financing for the news organizations. to.pbs.org/44UvK1B

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Herpes zoster vaccination reduces the likelihood of new dementia diagnoses by 1.8 percentage points over 7.4 years. by Pomirchy M, Bommer C (...) Geldsetzer P et 3 al. in JAMA #MedSky 👉 get more here 📖 read the article:

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~We need to have our voices heard! The separatist movement is small but LOUD! This is one way we can do that. Attending all rallies is another huge one. Let's show up in large numbers to drown them out!

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Meanwhile, in Canada…

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Alberta is in the midst of a #measles outbreak. Why is province so unwilling to talk about vaccines? This is precisely the sort of situation they need to the CMOH to be visible and engaged, by @robbreakenridge.bsky.social calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... via @calgaryherald.com

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The "spaghetti problem" amounts to, "Why can't I slurp up a strand of spaghetti without getting sauce on my face?" Science writer Joseph Howlett joins us to talk about the physics of pasta.

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Intersting #MedSky

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Did you know that pre-vaccines diphtheria killed ~15% of young kids each year? So many deaths, some were buried in specialized cemeteries. Thick mucus builds up in the throat kids can't cough up, strangling them. There is still no cure. It's still around, but prevented by #vaccines. Look at history.

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A note about formaldehyde. It's actually formed naturally in many living things in processes related to DNA synthesis. The amounts made in our body is so small it's easily eliminated. The amount that MIGHT be in a #vaccine is tinier than what you get in fruit, or is made by your own body.

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It's all about who gets tested. Lots of kids have been tested. Very few of their parents have been. And the definitions for what autism is have changed which affects numbers. While there has been some increase, much is related to genetics. Lots of things to consider, but #vaccines aren't a cause.

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1/ Yesterday, it was announced that RFK Jr. is requiring placebo-controlled studies for new vaccines—potentially delaying this fall’s COVID shots as well as the approval of other vaccines. RFK Jr.’s repeated claims is that vaccines were “never tested against placebos” is simply not true 👇

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Want to be a biodiversity hero? Start in your own backyard. Growing native plants supports pollinators, protects ecosystems & brings biodiversity back home 🐝🌸 Explore why conservation gardening matters 👇

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Did you know you can keep using your old #computer even if it can't handle #Windows 11? Windows is an operating system (OS). There are other OS's out there. Some are free, work really well. Also, you can get programs similar to Word, Excel that are compatible with Windows. New OS tips: endof10.org

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This population had never been exposed to #measles. This means adults, as well as kids and babies, got the infection when it showed up on the island. When adults get measles, well, it's not fun.

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In US history, the effectiveness of #vaccines was recognized. Getting the disease is far riskier than the tiny risks from a vaccine. Besides, who wants to spend any time getting sick?

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There is no aborted fetus debris in the MMR vaccine, or in any vaccine at all. It is worth noting that the Catholic Church, one of the most staunch anti-abortion organizations in the world, has a formal policy that encourages all vaccinations.

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Microsoft is getting ready to host Elon Musk’s Grok AI model

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Good Night World

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This is probably the best, and easiest-to-read explanation of the tariffs (at least in relation to #Canada) that I've seen. economics.td.com/ca-canada-us...

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There are microplastics in everyone's drinking water. #plastic #microplastic #health #medical #EPA #NIH #water www.sciencealert.com/microplastic...

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If leaders stay silent, the US won’t survive Trump’s next 100 days www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Wow, how have I never seen this photo until now? The atmosphere of Mars, taken by Viking 1 in 1976 🔭🧪 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ma...

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Mark Carney won: Here are the key economic priorities for his new government

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This tells of women in India who fly drones that are used to help fertilize crops. #technology #tech #drones #agriculture www.gatesnotes.com/heroes/heroe...

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Researchers have found a gene mutation in bed bugs that mirrors one known to cause insecticide resistance in German cockroaches and whiteflies. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...

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This is so awesome. Community papers are really important to have around. Volunteer #journalists, but don't underestimate how much time they have to put into this effort. Kudos.

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Toronto Star wins six National Newspaper Awards. Publications like this do important work and solid investigative #journalism. #journalists #media @thestar.com www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

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A team of scientists studying the Denman Glacier has uncovered several strange creatures living on the bottom of the Antarctic Ocean. ow.ly/uSg950VJTy9

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Increasingly warmer temperatures along with more CO2 cause rice to retain more arsenic. Another consequence of #climatechange and overall global warming. #food #climate www.foodandwine.com/arsenic-in-r...

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The #Canadian election is in overtime. We should know the results for sure -- that is, if it's a minority or majority government later today. The nail biting continues. #Canada #election2025 #CanadianElection

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For the first time, astronomers located a molecular cloud by detecting hydrogen, its key component, rather than other molecules like carbon monoxide that not all such clouds contain.

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Who hid Americans during the 1979 hostage crisis? Canada. 🇨🇦 👊🏻

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I appreciate the fact we had a very short election campaign. It gave less chance for #misinformation and AI tools to take root on social media and confuse people. Maybe short election campaigns should be a new norm. #CanadaVotes #CanadaElection #election2025

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AI-powered bots were secretly used on a subreddit called r/changemyview to research its ability to change people’s minds about contentious topics. Not clear who's behind it, attempt to manipulate people's thoughts. More details of AI and #psychology in second post. www.404media.co/researchers-...

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A nail biter election. I don't have any nails left to bite. Pass the wine.

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Live election results. #Canada. newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/fe...

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Anyone know if there was a big #solar flare when this happened? Just wondering...

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Massive power outage in Spain and possibly other parts of Europe. Normally massive outages are avoided when there is a problem via rerouting power from problem spots to different substations. That keeps power moving through most of the system. #power #energy #electricity www.cbc.ca/news/world/s...

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