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Trauma and critical care surgeon at UCSD, former Penn fellow, Wahoo for life. I post about trauma surgery, tennis, travel, and cute dogs.
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Just a dog and her ball #TennisRox

Is Donald Trump going to respond to Musk’s email and report on what he did last week? To help, I’ve gone ahead and done it for him. A thread:

El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.

The #SCCM2025 Opening Session starts at 8 am ET! Don’t miss the @SCCMPresident talk about the importance of research, education, and mentorship in critical care. #SCCM

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope #JWST is facing a potential 20% budget cut, which could significantly impact its operations. 😠 The cuts would affect all aspects of the telescope’s work, managed by the Space Telescope Science Institute stsci in Maryland. 1/ #Worried #NASA

Worst. Episode. EVER.

Donald Trump’s firing of military leaders — four-star General Brown and four-star Admiral Franchetti — along with top legal officers is a betrayal of legions of first rate service members who dedicate their lives to our nation’s defense. This is a growing national security risk.

- If you want to avoid plane crashes, don't fire FAA staff - If you want to avoid outbreaks, don't fire CDC & EIS staff - If you want to excel in science, don't fire NIH & NSF staff - If you want to protect the environment, don't fire EPA staff - If you want drug safety, don't fire FDA staff

Just so everybody is clear on Republican priorities: We put up an amendment to make sure nobody making over $500 million gets a tax cut. Republicans voted against it.

Medicaid is not for sale. NASA is not for sale. The Post Office is not for sale. America is not for sale. We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.

📢 “He’s trying to steal Medicaid to enrich himself. He’s gutting NASA to line his pockets with SpaceX. He’s looting everything good in America for private profit.” - @aoc.bsky.social at today’s #SaveOurServices NYC rally. The fight isn’t over. Join us: go.savepublicservices.com

I love this series!

Her institution tomorrow: "How could she have handled this better?"

Malinois are the best

Hurricane, who was a Special Operations Canine for the Secret Service, became the most decorated dog in U.S. history. He died this week at the age of 16.

Last night, Trump promised he wouldn't touch Medicaid. This morning, Trump endorsed the House Republican plan to slash Medicaid. It's smoke and mirrors: Trump and Republicans are plotting to take away health care from millions of people to pay for tax breaks for billionaires.

How do you “accidentally” fire someone? Can the media stop pretending these aren’t just incredibly stupid people making stupid decisions that they aren’t qualified (or legally allowed) to make?

1/29: First plane crash in 16 years in DC 1/31: Crash in Philly 2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle 2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska 2/10: Crash in Scottsdale 2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego 2/16: Crash in Covington, GA 7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”

The Trump official currently dismantling USAID was caught in a secret meeting with a group of pro-Russian separatists in the Balkans. Those he met with are under American sanctions for trying to restart the Bosnian war in the name of Christian nationalism. 1/

My office is hearing reports that the Trump administration’s purges include firing veterans who have served our country for years. Our veterans deserve better. If you've been impacted, call congress: (202) 224-3121 And share your story: www.veterans.senate.gov/contact-rank...

if I were writing stories about the gov "firing thousands of probationary workers" I would probably rewrite as "firing thousands of new hires -- who are often on a status called "probation" --" because I think the general understanding of "probation" is "in trouble for something they did"

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

Today, along with 2,000 other NIH employees, I had to clear out my office 😭 It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.

One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!

Heartbreaking news… Tonight, many of our friends were let go, and tomorrow, even more will follow. Word is that all probationary employees at NPS will be let go. 😭

The cruelty and callousness of what the US government is doing here, the pain it is inflicting, the waste of time and energy and taxpayer money, the risks it is creating are just staggering… #IDsky 🧪 www.science.org/content/arti...

NASA, I will remind you, is <0.5% of the US budget. LESS THAN ZERO POINT FIVE PERCENT. This is like trying to save disk space by deleting a text file when you've got a gigabytes of music you'll never listen to. More proof that what Musk and DOGE are doing is a lie.

Hey @thebonesbooth.bsky.social multiple tiny lamps alert!

Under oath, Kash Patel said he was unaware of plans to dismiss FBI agents before he was confirmed. Today, whistleblowers revealed Patel was reportedly directing those dismissals. Covertly. Yet another reason he must be rejected.

EXCLUSIVE: The WTA Tour has banned Stefano Vukov, Elena Rybakina’s former coach, from coaching and obtaining credentials. The organization did not specify the length or violation, but sources briefed on the WTA investigation, said it is a one-year ban ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...

We have a CUB SCOUT EMERGENCY. Space people, anybody able to help here? Using social media for this bc 1) urgent 2) at a specific date and time @philplait.bsky.social @astrochic73.bsky.social @astrokatie.com

The USTA's choice to turn the U.S. Open mixed doubles draw into an exhibition sideshow the week before the main draw begins is absolutely infuriating and demeaning to tennis players and fans alike. 🎾

UnitedHealth hired a defamation law firm to go after social media posts criticizing the company

Three local teenagers have died from the flu as of Thursday, none of whom were vaccinated, according to San Diego County.

You are not helpless We will prevail Protest Protest Protest Take breaks when you need to Fight when you can And always Resist

gritty has seized control of the federal government

Philly. Go birds 🦅

THE EAGLES SOAR TO A SUPER BOWL 🦅 Philadelphia ends the Chiefs' three-peat hopes and captures its second Super Bowl in franchise history.

Go birds 🦅

On Tuesday afternoon, Eloise Brown got a call from Eagles team president, Don Smolenski. “I’m calling from New Orleans,” Smolenski said. “I have a question to ask you. Would you like to come and join us and watch us on Sunday?” (1/4) www.inquirer.com/eagles/elois...

This is really extremely bad: withholding urgent public health studies because they’re not convenient for the president’s political narrative.

Thank you, Jeopardy! This clue embiggened our hearts.

The removal of #HIV- and #LGBTQ-related resources from the websites of CDC and other health agencies is deeply concerning. Access to this information is crucial for ID and HIV health care professionals. Our full statement: https://buff.ly/42AO8LI

The American College of OB/GYN’s website is now hosting the critical documents purged by the CDC This is what every professional medical organization should be doing right now #MedSky www.acog.org/clinical/cli...

Sharing this from Rt. Rev. Jonathan H. Folts, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota. “One of our own priests was targeted at his home—so let no one say, ‘it can’t happen here.’ It can. It has. It is. And rest assured, we will not remain silent or passive in responding.” My heart aches.

Approximately 20 members of Elon Musk’s staff have begun working within the Education Department. They have gained access to multiple sensitive internal systems, including a financial aid dataset containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.