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"The Defense Department has spent more than a year testing a device purchased in an undercover operation that some investigators think could be the cause of a series of mysterious ailments impacting US spies, diplomats and troops that are colloquially known as Havana Syndrome..."
Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome | CNN Politics
The Defense Department has spent more than a year testing a device purchased in an undercover operation that some investigators think could be the cause of a series of mysterious ailments impacting sp...
www.cnn.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:38 PM
"The Defense Department has spent more than a year testing a device purchased in an undercover operation that some investigators think could be the cause of a series of mysterious ailments impacting US spies, diplomats and troops that are colloquially known as Havana Syndrome..."
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I thought this was a joke but it’s an actual post from the White House: “we are ending the war on protein”
How about ending the war on the health of this country?
How about ending the war on the health of this country?
January 12, 2026 at 5:02 AM
I thought this was a joke but it’s an actual post from the White House: “we are ending the war on protein”
How about ending the war on the health of this country?
How about ending the war on the health of this country?
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An online rumor claims that a secret NASA document called "Project Anchor" says Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds on Aug. 12. That's completely false. ❌
www.snopes.com/fact-check/n...
www.snopes.com/fact-check/n...
Will Earth lose gravity for 7 seconds on Aug. 12, 2026? The truth about alleged NASA doc
Social media users shared a cosmic claim about an alleged secret NASA document named "Project Anchor" leaking online in 2024.
www.snopes.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:23 PM
An online rumor claims that a secret NASA document called "Project Anchor" says Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds on Aug. 12. That's completely false. ❌
www.snopes.com/fact-check/n...
www.snopes.com/fact-check/n...
“Texas A&M will teach numerous dialogues by Plato in a variety of courses this semester and will continue to do so in the future...”
Just not the ones that their leaders disagree with.
Just not the ones that their leaders disagree with.
Plato readings removed from philosophy course, igniting online controversy – The Battalion
A reading from Plato’s “Symposium” has been removed from the syllabus of a philosophy course in order to comply with revisions to Section 8.1 of Texas A&M’s
thebatt.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:51 PM
“Texas A&M will teach numerous dialogues by Plato in a variety of courses this semester and will continue to do so in the future...”
Just not the ones that their leaders disagree with.
Just not the ones that their leaders disagree with.
"For the first time ever, a leading Brazilian neurosurgeon is revealing details of his direct contact in a hospital with a live, non-human, intelligent being, in 1996. He and other Brazilian witnesses will be at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on January 20, 2026, for a press conference."
January 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
"For the first time ever, a leading Brazilian neurosurgeon is revealing details of his direct contact in a hospital with a live, non-human, intelligent being, in 1996. He and other Brazilian witnesses will be at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on January 20, 2026, for a press conference."
In 1991, Erich von Däniken was the first recipient of the “Ig Nobel” prize for literature for "raising the public awareness of science through questionable experiments or claims."
“Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose bestselling books about the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him fame among paranormal enthusiasts and scorn from the scientific community, has died. He was 90.”
apnews.com/article/swit...
apnews.com/article/swit...
Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90
Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose books on the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him both fame and scorn, has died at age 90.
apnews.com
January 11, 2026 at 4:52 PM
In 1991, Erich von Däniken was the first recipient of the “Ig Nobel” prize for literature for "raising the public awareness of science through questionable experiments or claims."
Speaking now!
Everything You Wanted to Know About Coronaviruses But Were Afraid to Ask (Laura Kahn, MD, MPH,MPP)
YouTube video by National Capital Area Skeptics (NCAS)
www.youtube.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Speaking now!
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In our world of “alternative facts” and “fake news,” it often seems like we’re living in a different reality than those we disagree with. Andrea and Steve are determined to get to the bottom of it in their new show, Political Reality, where they turn their skepticism to the political arena.
Welcome to Political Reality! | Political Reality Podcast
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January 8, 2026 at 11:08 PM
In our world of “alternative facts” and “fake news,” it often seems like we’re living in a different reality than those we disagree with. Andrea and Steve are determined to get to the bottom of it in their new show, Political Reality, where they turn their skepticism to the political arena.
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"Today’s announcement by federal health officials to arbitrarily stop recommending numerous routine childhood immunizations is dangerous and unnecessary..." – @AmerAcadPeds president
Without evidence, US overhauls childhood vaccine schedule: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Soon: on 680 CJOB
Without evidence, US overhauls childhood vaccine schedule: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Soon: on 680 CJOB
U.S. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule, recommends fewer shots
The U.S. no longer broadly recommends vaccines for flu, hepatitis A, rotavirus and RSV. Health officials say the guidance aligns with that of peer countries.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:53 PM
"Today’s announcement by federal health officials to arbitrarily stop recommending numerous routine childhood immunizations is dangerous and unnecessary..." – @AmerAcadPeds president
Without evidence, US overhauls childhood vaccine schedule: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Soon: on 680 CJOB
Without evidence, US overhauls childhood vaccine schedule: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Soon: on 680 CJOB
Ask your Governor if ivermectin is right for you!
Ivermectin now available over the counter in Texas as new law takes effect
Texas just became the 5th state to make ivermectin available over the counter! 💊 What do doctors say about this change? Get the details on how this affects access to the controversial COVID-era drug.
www.kxxv.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Ask your Governor if ivermectin is right for you!
"America’s next battleship, the USS Defiant, will be part of a new class of large surface combatants with the most destructive fire power of any surface ship to ever sail — having the ability to strike an adversary at 80x the range of the previous class."
www.goldenfleet.navy.mil
www.goldenfleet.navy.mil
December 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
"America’s next battleship, the USS Defiant, will be part of a new class of large surface combatants with the most destructive fire power of any surface ship to ever sail — having the ability to strike an adversary at 80x the range of the previous class."
www.goldenfleet.navy.mil
www.goldenfleet.navy.mil
"The paper was withdrawn because of “serious ethical concerns” and questions about the validity of the research findings."
Journal retracts weed killer study backed by Monsanto, citing ‘serious ethical concerns’
Highly cited paper was used as evidence that the widely used herbicide Roundup is safe
www.science.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"The paper was withdrawn because of “serious ethical concerns” and questions about the validity of the research findings."
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Vaccine beer! 🦠🍺
Coincidentally, I met this guy’s brother yesterday at the Tree Ring Laboratory at UArizona, where we & our spouses were taking the tour of the dendrochronology lab (recommended if you’re in Tucson) 🧪
www.sciencenews.org/article/vacc...
Coincidentally, I met this guy’s brother yesterday at the Tree Ring Laboratory at UArizona, where we & our spouses were taking the tour of the dendrochronology lab (recommended if you’re in Tucson) 🧪
www.sciencenews.org/article/vacc...
He made beer that’s also a vaccine. Now controversy is brewing
An NIH scientist’s maverick approach reveals legal, ethical, moral, scientific and social challenges to developing potentially life-saving vaccines.
www.sciencenews.org
December 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Vaccine beer! 🦠🍺
Coincidentally, I met this guy’s brother yesterday at the Tree Ring Laboratory at UArizona, where we & our spouses were taking the tour of the dendrochronology lab (recommended if you’re in Tucson) 🧪
www.sciencenews.org/article/vacc...
Coincidentally, I met this guy’s brother yesterday at the Tree Ring Laboratory at UArizona, where we & our spouses were taking the tour of the dendrochronology lab (recommended if you’re in Tucson) 🧪
www.sciencenews.org/article/vacc...
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Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas...$70 per ticket.
December 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas...$70 per ticket.
"I want to thank you all for sharing in this first Christmas Worship service here at the Pentagon," Hegseth said to the crowd. "The greatest story ever told. And the best part about it is, it's a true story..."
Hegseth and Franklin Graham Preach Gospel at Pentagon Christmas Service: 'Jesus Took Our Shame'
U.S.
cbn.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM
"I want to thank you all for sharing in this first Christmas Worship service here at the Pentagon," Hegseth said to the crowd. "The greatest story ever told. And the best part about it is, it's a true story..."
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Spinosaurus: famous, weird, still misunderstood.
Tonight, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone walks through what the fossils really tell us and what they don’t.
Live Skeptical Inquirer Presents at 7pm ET: https://ow.ly/aNxe50XLCcH
Tonight, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone walks through what the fossils really tell us and what they don’t.
Live Skeptical Inquirer Presents at 7pm ET: https://ow.ly/aNxe50XLCcH
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Spinosaurus: famous, weird, still misunderstood.
Tonight, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone walks through what the fossils really tell us and what they don’t.
Live Skeptical Inquirer Presents at 7pm ET: https://ow.ly/aNxe50XLCcH
Tonight, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone walks through what the fossils really tell us and what they don’t.
Live Skeptical Inquirer Presents at 7pm ET: https://ow.ly/aNxe50XLCcH
This looks interesting.
The Last Economy - Intelligent Internet
A Third Path for the Intelligence Age
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December 18, 2025 at 1:26 AM
This looks interesting.
This is disappointing.
Oliver Sacks Put Himself Into His Case Studies. What Was the Cost?
The scientist was famous for linking healing with storytelling. Sometimes that meant reshaping patients’ reality.
www.newyorker.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This is disappointing.
"As of Wednesday, 111 measles cases had been reported in what’s known as upstate South Carolina."
"Twenty-seven of those cases have been reported since Friday."
"Twenty-seven of those cases have been reported since Friday."
South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine
Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year.
www.nbcnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
"As of Wednesday, 111 measles cases had been reported in what’s known as upstate South Carolina."
"Twenty-seven of those cases have been reported since Friday."
"Twenty-seven of those cases have been reported since Friday."
"Warnecke elected not to receive any health care during her pregnancy, including declining ultrasounds and appointments with a midwife or obstetrician."
Influencer died from severe blood loss after home 'free birth', court told
A wellness influencer died from severe blood loss after having a free birth at home, a court has been told.
www.9news.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
"Warnecke elected not to receive any health care during her pregnancy, including declining ultrasounds and appointments with a midwife or obstetrician."
Speaking now!
Pseudoscience: An Amusing History of Crackpot Ideas and Why We Love Them (Nate Pedersen)
YouTube video by National Capital Area Skeptics (NCAS)
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Speaking now!
Or Stargate!
IBM CEO warns there’s ‘no way’ hyperscalers like Google and Amazon will be able to turn a profit at the rate of their data center spending | Fortune
The profits needed to justify massive data center spending don’t add up, said Arvind Krishna.
fortune.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Or Stargate!
According to Marco Rubio, “we have people with very high jobs in the U.S. government that are either (a) liars; (b) crazy; or (c) telling the truth, and two of those three options are not good. I don’t know the answer”
One obvious person is in category "a". On UFOs, people can also just be wrong.
One obvious person is in category "a". On UFOs, people can also just be wrong.
Rubio defends UFO film remarks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is standing by statements he made several years ago, questioning whether unidentified flying objects may be otherworldly visitors.
www.washingtontimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:46 AM
According to Marco Rubio, “we have people with very high jobs in the U.S. government that are either (a) liars; (b) crazy; or (c) telling the truth, and two of those three options are not good. I don’t know the answer”
One obvious person is in category "a". On UFOs, people can also just be wrong.
One obvious person is in category "a". On UFOs, people can also just be wrong.