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Norah 🦋 Mami’s Small But She is Mighty 🔥 @thenoraheffect.bsky.social · 16h

I am speechless, STUNNED and so sad 🥺

Soul Legend D'Angelo, 51, Dies After Private Battle with Pancreatic Cancer

Neo-soul legend and "Brown Sugar" singer D'Angelo has died at the age of 51 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, a source confirms to PEOPLE.

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 1d

The fare increases come as the CTA has warned it could have to cut bus and train service by as much as 25% starting in the middle of next year.

CTA proposes fare hikes as it stares down budget gap

If the fare hikes of 25 cents per ride are approved by the agency’s board, it will be the first time the CTA has raised ticket prices since 2018.

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d

In just 1 day 🎉 Dr. Marian Johnson-Thompson will deliver the 2025 #BlackinMicro Keynote Address. We can't wait! Pre-register today to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro and Donate to support #BIMWeek2025: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)

A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with faint microbes decorating it. It announces the Black in Micro Week 2025 Keynote Speaker, Dr Marian Johnson-Thompson, that will take place at 12 PM (EST), October 14. Talk title: "“The Persistent Journey of Black Microbiologists: Where We Have Been and Where We Must Go”. The blurb states that the talk with cover the stories of Black pioneer contributors and also provide a foundation for discussion on how important it is to attract, retain and develop successful strategies for future Black Microbiologists. Dr. Johnson-Thompson is a microbiologist, biomedical researcher, educator and administrator. She also serves on ASM’s Center for the History of Microbiology and ASM (CHOMA) Committee and ensures that contributions of Black Microbiologists are addressed and included in ASM’s archives.

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 8d

HAPPENING NOW — This morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing “ICE-free zones.”

“That means that city property and unwilling private businesses will no longer serve as grounds for these raids,” Johnson said to applause.

thetriibe.com/2025/10/mayo...

Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order establishing ‘ICE-free zones’ • The TRiiBE

Johnson is calling for a full investigation into “all of the brutality” that federal agents have conducted this past week.

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MicroBites @microbites.bsky.social · 8d

📣 New MicroBites!

Amoeba and Bacteria, Newfound Friends? 🦠

How an amoeba can help bacteria resist antimicrobials. 💊

Amoeba and Bacteria, Newfound Friends?

How an amoeba can help bacteria resist antimicrobials.

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Alicia @waterbear312.bsky.social · 9d

Only got to hike once this week. But found some nice flowers and mushroom. Aiming for two hikes this week. For now, back to papers and presentations.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 13d

"If we lose hope, we're doomed."

We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.

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Politico @politico.com · 14d

The White House is canceling food research funding popular with the GOP despite budget chief Russell Vought's promise to leave that money untouched.

Trump cancels food research funding popular with Republicans

Budget chief Russell Vought proposed cutting $72 million for universities after promising lawmakers the funding would remain untouched.

www.politico.com

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 15d

People of Illinois, we need your help.

Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.

We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.

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Alicia @waterbear312.bsky.social · 17d

Fellow Grad students, please check the NSF website. There was an update last night. 1st year students (masters and phd) can apply.

www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

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Drug Monkey @drugmonkey.bsky.social · 19d

This may be the most important paper ever published about NIH funded research.

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

What if NIH had been 40% smaller?

Replaying history with less NIH funding shows widespread impacts on drug-linked research

www.science.org

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 21d

ICE agents held a 5-year-old autistic girl outside her Massachusetts home to pressure her father to surrender to authorities last week, according to the girl's family

ICE held 5-year-old autistic girl in Massachusetts to pressure father to surrender, family says

The girl's father, Edward Hip, has lived in the United States for the last 22 years, according to his wife.

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explore.org @explore.org · 21d

It’s Fat Bear Week, Islanders! 🐻

First up in the villa: 901 vs. 503. Two absolute units, but only one can move on. Who’s stealing your heart (and your salmon)?

Cast your vote now at fatbearweek.org and let the games begin!

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Alicia @waterbear312.bsky.social · 22d

Did you know it's Fat Bear Week!?! If you want to get hyped for the most festive time of the year, check out the Fat Bears and cubs competing this year!

explore.org/meet-the-bears

Meet The Bears of Fat Bear Week

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Alicia @waterbear312.bsky.social · 23d

I've been going on weekly hikes since starting grad school. It's such a great way to wrap up a stressful week.

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NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 26d

This may seem cute but if you do this too much the cyclists may become reliant on cars feeding them, disrupting the delicate roadway ecosystem

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 27d

We are so honoured that we are hosting our second Black in Plant Science Conference which wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors:

@TheGatsbyFoundation
@SEB
@JohnInnesCentre
@UniversityofLeeds
@GrowMoreFoundation
@NewPhytologist
@ThePlantJournal
@BioImaging UK and @PhysicsofLife

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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · Sep 8

I just…

Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · Sep 8

BREAKING: By an apparent 6–3 vote, the Supreme Court halts an injunction that had prevented immigration agents from racially profiling Latinos in central California.

Sotomayor, dissenting, says the decision is "unconscionably irreconcilable with our nation's constitutional guarantees."

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/26085894-25a169-order/

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Alicia @waterbear312.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congratulations! 🥳

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · Sep 8

Good news! #BlackInMicro Week returns Oct 14 - Oct 16, have you registered yet? linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see link in bio)

The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action

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Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · Sep 4

A Belmont Cragin family is raising money for their mom’s recovery after a driver hit her. blockclubchi.co/47ox6Db

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · Sep 4

BREAKING: Northwestern University President Michael Schill resigns amid funding freeze

Northwestern University President Michael Schill resigns amid funding freeze

Northwestern University President Michael Schill will resign after a three-year tenure, including five months of an unprecedented $790 million federal funding freeze, the school announced Thursday.

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Cosmic Marvel @dailycosmicmarvel.bsky.social · Sep 1

Graham Greene has sadly passed away at the age of 73.

He played Skully in ‘Echo’

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Katelyn Jetelina @kkjetelina.bsky.social · Aug 28

CDC employees standing up and walking out in light of the mass shootings, firings, and *waves hands in the air* everything else.

#USAnotRFK

Lets gooooo

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Mark Zaid, Esq @markzaidesq.bsky.social · Aug 27

Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:

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