Paul Kingsley
@paulkingsley7.bsky.social
Research Scientist, but this is a PERSONAL ACCOUNT. Reviewer 2. Opinions are my own and DO NOT reflect my employer.
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Looking at US airbases in the region, most remain on holiday routine through the weekend. Strikes may not start until early next week.
President Trump says no aircraft should fly over or near Venezuela, the airspace is closed in its entirety.
November 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Looking at US airbases in the region, most remain on holiday routine through the weekend. Strikes may not start until early next week.
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Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
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BREAKING: Northwestern University has agreed to pay the U.S. Treasury $75 million, over the course of three years as part of an agreement with the federal government to restore funding and end investigations into the university
Full statement from NU below:
Full statement from NU below:
November 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
BREAKING: Northwestern University has agreed to pay the U.S. Treasury $75 million, over the course of three years as part of an agreement with the federal government to restore funding and end investigations into the university
Full statement from NU below:
Full statement from NU below:
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My comments with @ddiamond.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com more antivaccine MAHA pseudoscience headed our way www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
FDA to impose strict new vaccine requirements, claiming child covid shot deaths
Vinay Prasad, the nation’s top vaccine regulator, said his team concluded that coronavirus shots were linked to children’s deaths, necessitating a new approach.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:22 AM
My comments with @ddiamond.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com more antivaccine MAHA pseudoscience headed our way www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
And by “open”, I mean there will be no debate.
Vinay Prasad:
“I remain open to vigorous discussions and debate,” Prasad wrote to his team, adding that staff who did not agree with the core principles of his new approach should submit their resignations”
apple.news/AeE1bsFi6R_K...
Vinay Prasad:
“I remain open to vigorous discussions and debate,” Prasad wrote to his team, adding that staff who did not agree with the core principles of his new approach should submit their resignations”
apple.news/AeE1bsFi6R_K...
FDA to impose strict new vaccine requirements, claiming child covid shot deaths — The Washington Post
Vinay Prasad, the nation’s top vaccine regulator, said his team concluded that coronavirus shots were linked to children’s deaths, necessitating a new approach.
apple.news
November 29, 2025 at 6:18 AM
And by “open”, I mean there will be no debate.
Vinay Prasad:
“I remain open to vigorous discussions and debate,” Prasad wrote to his team, adding that staff who did not agree with the core principles of his new approach should submit their resignations”
apple.news/AeE1bsFi6R_K...
Vinay Prasad:
“I remain open to vigorous discussions and debate,” Prasad wrote to his team, adding that staff who did not agree with the core principles of his new approach should submit their resignations”
apple.news/AeE1bsFi6R_K...
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Amazing @thelancet.com review of our new book #ScienceUnderSiege @michaelemann.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social @publicaffairs1796.bsky.social
The review by @madhupai.bsky.social @mcgillumedia.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The review by @madhupai.bsky.social @mcgillumedia.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
From doing science to saving science
Science and scientists are under assault. From denial of vaccines to climate change,
political leaders are increasingly sacrificing democracy as well as science on the
altar of populism and authoritar...
www.thelancet.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Amazing @thelancet.com review of our new book #ScienceUnderSiege @michaelemann.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social @publicaffairs1796.bsky.social
The review by @madhupai.bsky.social @mcgillumedia.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The review by @madhupai.bsky.social @mcgillumedia.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
It’s the guns. You can be armed with automatic assault rifles, and you still aren’t safe.
We need to ban the general public from owning handguns and weapons designed for war. They won’t protect you.
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We need to ban the general public from owning handguns and weapons designed for war. They won’t protect you.
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A Lone Gunman Ambushed Two National Guard Members in D.C., Police Say — The Wall Street Journal
The pair are in critical condition, according to the FBI; a suspect was shot and is in custody
apple.news
November 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
It’s the guns. You can be armed with automatic assault rifles, and you still aren’t safe.
We need to ban the general public from owning handguns and weapons designed for war. They won’t protect you.
apple.news/A5ZNyk6ueS7W...
We need to ban the general public from owning handguns and weapons designed for war. They won’t protect you.
apple.news/A5ZNyk6ueS7W...
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Hey look👀
A vaccine that prevents cancer. Why wouldn’t you vaccinate your kids?
A vaccine that prevents cancer. Why wouldn’t you vaccinate your kids?
That's what it's there for, baby - at least until the ACIP meets again on Dec.4.
Two very large meta-analyses (study subjects were teen girls & young women) found HPV vaccination "slashed cervical cancer incidence [&] reduced the risk of precancerous lesions...
www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyon...
Two very large meta-analyses (study subjects were teen girls & young women) found HPV vaccination "slashed cervical cancer incidence [&] reduced the risk of precancerous lesions...
www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyon...
HPV Vaccination Tied to Huge Reduction in Cervical Cancer Risk
Two large meta-analyses reassure on safety, efficacy
www.medpagetoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Hey look👀
A vaccine that prevents cancer. Why wouldn’t you vaccinate your kids?
A vaccine that prevents cancer. Why wouldn’t you vaccinate your kids?
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SEN. KELLY : “They informed me of this in a tweet because this is not about the law. This is about the media cycle, and intimidation… We basically repeated the uniform code of military justice, and they're saying that's in violation of it. It's absurd. Comical.”
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
SEN. KELLY : “They informed me of this in a tweet because this is not about the law. This is about the media cycle, and intimidation… We basically repeated the uniform code of military justice, and they're saying that's in violation of it. It's absurd. Comical.”
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From the National Academy of Sciences Engineering and Medicine:
“based on our body of work on this topic and the overwhelming scientific consensus, we support the statement that vaccines do not cause autism.”
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www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
“based on our body of work on this topic and the overwhelming scientific consensus, we support the statement that vaccines do not cause autism.”
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www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
National Academies - Statement on CDC’s Updated Vaccine Guidance
National Academies respond to CDC’s updated vaccine guidance, offering scientific context and clarity on vaccine safety.
www.nationalacademies.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 AM
From the National Academy of Sciences Engineering and Medicine:
“based on our body of work on this topic and the overwhelming scientific consensus, we support the statement that vaccines do not cause autism.”
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www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
“based on our body of work on this topic and the overwhelming scientific consensus, we support the statement that vaccines do not cause autism.”
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www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
“…the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.”
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apnews.com/article/come...
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at Presiden...
apnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
“…the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.”
apnews.com/article/come...
apnews.com/article/come...
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President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone Monday on trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, with Xi stressing that Taiwan’s return to China is part of the “post-war international order,” according to Chinese state media.
Trump, Xi spoke on phone Monday to discuss trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, US and Chinese officials say
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Monday to discuss trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, according to the White House and Chinese officials.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone Monday on trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, with Xi stressing that Taiwan’s return to China is part of the “post-war international order,” according to Chinese state media.
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The bill last numbered H.R. 9495 would empower the Treasury Secretary to designate any nonprofit the Secretary wishes to kill a “terrorist supporting organization” and revoke the tax-exempt status on which it depends for survival. Unconstitutional but lethal in the harm it would do while in force.
November 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The bill last numbered H.R. 9495 would empower the Treasury Secretary to designate any nonprofit the Secretary wishes to kill a “terrorist supporting organization” and revoke the tax-exempt status on which it depends for survival. Unconstitutional but lethal in the harm it would do while in force.
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Germany advises against traveling to Venezuela and warns against trips to border regions.- Der Spiegel
This is usually a normal tip we watch, along with many others, but diplomatic warnings are often a good “canary in the cage” type of thing.
This is usually a normal tip we watch, along with many others, but diplomatic warnings are often a good “canary in the cage” type of thing.
November 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Germany advises against traveling to Venezuela and warns against trips to border regions.- Der Spiegel
This is usually a normal tip we watch, along with many others, but diplomatic warnings are often a good “canary in the cage” type of thing.
This is usually a normal tip we watch, along with many others, but diplomatic warnings are often a good “canary in the cage” type of thing.
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Hearing news that Carl Dieffenbach, the Director of the Division of AIDS at #NIH (NIAID), has been removed from his position because he was "not aligned with HHS/OMB."
Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Hearing news that Carl Dieffenbach, the Director of the Division of AIDS at #NIH (NIAID), has been removed from his position because he was "not aligned with HHS/OMB."
Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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This is so disappointing 😞
Firing great scientists diminishes science in America…which, as far as I can tell, is the goal of the 🍊🤡 cult
Firing great scientists diminishes science in America…which, as far as I can tell, is the goal of the 🍊🤡 cult
Hearing news that Carl Dieffenbach, the Director of the Division of AIDS at #NIH (NIAID), has been removed from his position because he was "not aligned with HHS/OMB."
Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is so disappointing 😞
Firing great scientists diminishes science in America…which, as far as I can tell, is the goal of the 🍊🤡 cult
Firing great scientists diminishes science in America…which, as far as I can tell, is the goal of the 🍊🤡 cult
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Iran is likely to be forced to relocate the country’s capital, as Tehran suffers critical water shortages & irreversible subsidence from over-extraction of artesian water.
This is the real social & economic impact of climate change.
It is not a drill
#auspol
ca.news.yahoo.com/iran-preside...
This is the real social & economic impact of climate change.
It is not a drill
#auspol
ca.news.yahoo.com/iran-preside...
Iran’s president says moving capital ‘an obligation’ as Tehran sinks
Ground subsidence and water scarcity in Tehran may necessitate moving the Iranian capital to a different region, the country's leader said this week
ca.news.yahoo.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Iran is likely to be forced to relocate the country’s capital, as Tehran suffers critical water shortages & irreversible subsidence from over-extraction of artesian water.
This is the real social & economic impact of climate change.
It is not a drill
#auspol
ca.news.yahoo.com/iran-preside...
This is the real social & economic impact of climate change.
It is not a drill
#auspol
ca.news.yahoo.com/iran-preside...
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Most accounts on Twitter turn out to be Russian MAGA bots. Here’s why Bluesky has an intellectual diversity problem
November 23, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Most accounts on Twitter turn out to be Russian MAGA bots. Here’s why Bluesky has an intellectual diversity problem
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Home Depot could implement a policy requiring ICE to present a judicial warrant before operating on its property. Businesses are fully within their rights to decide who is allowed on their premises.
November 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Home Depot could implement a policy requiring ICE to present a judicial warrant before operating on its property. Businesses are fully within their rights to decide who is allowed on their premises.
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FWIW, a court reporter's account, submitted *by the govt* on 11/19 in the Comey case--before it switched positions on 11/20—shows that the full grand jury could not possibly have approved the operational 2-count indictment.
The jury was "released" when deliberations ended.
The jury was "released" when deliberations ended.
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Influenza remains an important cause of illness and death. In a phase 3 trial, a nucleoside-modified mRNA (modRNA) quadrivalent vaccine was found to be superior to a standard quadrivalent vaccine in preventing influenza illness. Full trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/43udoTG
November 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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So this means Starbucks and other retail vendors will be lowering prices now, just like they raised them when tariffs were put in place, right?
www.reuters.com/business/glo...
www.reuters.com/business/glo...
November 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
So this means Starbucks and other retail vendors will be lowering prices now, just like they raised them when tariffs were put in place, right?
www.reuters.com/business/glo...
www.reuters.com/business/glo...