Freak Andi
@cottonandi.bsky.social
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Corporate profits are they highest they've been in US history. Workers wages as a share of GDP are the lowest ever.
The bosses are pushing layoffs and AI replacements, while already basking in record profits.
This isn't sustainable.
The bosses are pushing layoffs and AI replacements, while already basking in record profits.
This isn't sustainable.
February 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Corporate profits are they highest they've been in US history. Workers wages as a share of GDP are the lowest ever.
The bosses are pushing layoffs and AI replacements, while already basking in record profits.
This isn't sustainable.
The bosses are pushing layoffs and AI replacements, while already basking in record profits.
This isn't sustainable.
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Belgium now joins other states such as Colombia, Turkey, Malaysia, Spain, Slovenia, & Scotland in shattering the taboo of imposing meaningful and lawful sanctions against Israel.
States must meet their legal obligations under int'l law, including the Genocide Convention & the Apartheid Convention.
States must meet their legal obligations under int'l law, including the Genocide Convention & the Apartheid Convention.
February 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Belgium now joins other states such as Colombia, Turkey, Malaysia, Spain, Slovenia, & Scotland in shattering the taboo of imposing meaningful and lawful sanctions against Israel.
States must meet their legal obligations under int'l law, including the Genocide Convention & the Apartheid Convention.
States must meet their legal obligations under int'l law, including the Genocide Convention & the Apartheid Convention.
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Trickle of Palestinians get to leave, enter Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens https://aje.news/rywkfa
February 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Trickle of Palestinians get to leave, enter Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens https://aje.news/rywkfa
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It's the 100th anniversary of black history month! Pay reparations directly to black creators payables and take the time to listen, learn and decenter yourself.
Black creators, leave your payables in the comments.
Black creators, leave your payables in the comments.
February 1, 2026 at 3:18 PM
It's the 100th anniversary of black history month! Pay reparations directly to black creators payables and take the time to listen, learn and decenter yourself.
Black creators, leave your payables in the comments.
Black creators, leave your payables in the comments.
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We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions.
We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...
www.propublica.org
January 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM
We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions.
We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
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#TobRegSky #PedSky #MedSky #EpiSky #addictionsci #policysky #polisky #neuroskyence #neurosci #PainResearch🛟 🫁💊🧪
More than 7,800 research grants terminated or frozen. Some 25,000 scientists and personnel gone from agencies. Proposed budget cuts of 35% — amounting to US$32 billion.
These are just a few of the ways Donald Trump has downsized and disrupted US science
go.nature.com/4sTPWdp
These are just a few of the ways Donald Trump has downsized and disrupted US science
go.nature.com/4sTPWdp
US science after a year of Trump: what has been lost and what remains
A series of graphics reveals how the Trump administration has sought historic cuts to science and the research workforce.
go.nature.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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US COVID update: Mar 10, 2025
🔸1 in 110 people currently infected
🔸436,000 new daily infections
🔸3,052,000 new weekly infections
🔸153,000 to 610,000 Weekly Long COVID cases
"There is more transmission today than during 43.7% of the pandemic"
Source: pmc19.com/data/PMC_COV...
🔸1 in 110 people currently infected
🔸436,000 new daily infections
🔸3,052,000 new weekly infections
🔸153,000 to 610,000 Weekly Long COVID cases
"There is more transmission today than during 43.7% of the pandemic"
Source: pmc19.com/data/PMC_COV...
March 10, 2025 at 4:31 AM
US COVID update: Mar 10, 2025
🔸1 in 110 people currently infected
🔸436,000 new daily infections
🔸3,052,000 new weekly infections
🔸153,000 to 610,000 Weekly Long COVID cases
"There is more transmission today than during 43.7% of the pandemic"
Source: pmc19.com/data/PMC_COV...
🔸1 in 110 people currently infected
🔸436,000 new daily infections
🔸3,052,000 new weekly infections
🔸153,000 to 610,000 Weekly Long COVID cases
"There is more transmission today than during 43.7% of the pandemic"
Source: pmc19.com/data/PMC_COV...
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Israeli authorities will discuss the approval of the construction of 1,170 illegal Israeli settlement units in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, according to Israeli anti-settlement group Peace Now.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/p8araf
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/p8araf
February 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Israeli authorities will discuss the approval of the construction of 1,170 illegal Israeli settlement units in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, according to Israeli anti-settlement group Peace Now.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/p8araf
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/p8araf
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An excellent new climate change video from channel “Just Have a Think” has just been released discussing the latest La Niña phase, AMOC tipping points, sea surface temperatures around Antarctica and feedback loops.
The video also mentions @rahmstorf.bsky.social and @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
The video also mentions @rahmstorf.bsky.social and @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
An excellent new climate change video from channel “Just Have a Think” has just been released discussing the latest La Niña phase, AMOC tipping points, sea surface temperatures around Antarctica and feedback loops.
The video also mentions @rahmstorf.bsky.social and @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
The video also mentions @rahmstorf.bsky.social and @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
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February 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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You know who knows climate change e is real?
Insurance companies.
Insurance companies.
January 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
You know who knows climate change e is real?
Insurance companies.
Insurance companies.
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20 U.S. states (plus D.C.) had "very high" levels of SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—present in wastewater for the week between December 29, 2024 and January 04, 2025.
This is a jump up from the week before, when 16 states had "very high" levels of the virus.
Source: archive.md/zyyKf
This is a jump up from the week before, when 16 states had "very high" levels of the virus.
Source: archive.md/zyyKf
January 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
20 U.S. states (plus D.C.) had "very high" levels of SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—present in wastewater for the week between December 29, 2024 and January 04, 2025.
This is a jump up from the week before, when 16 states had "very high" levels of the virus.
Source: archive.md/zyyKf
This is a jump up from the week before, when 16 states had "very high" levels of the virus.
Source: archive.md/zyyKf
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Norovirus, which causes explosive diarrhea and vomiting, may be on the rise because of an antibody-dodging variant and post–COVID-19 socializing. scim.ag/40vyQqk
Why the ‘Ferrari of viruses’ is surging through the Northern Hemisphere
Norovirus, which causes explosive diarrhea and vomiting, may be on the rise because of an antibody-dodging variant and post–COVID-19 socializing
scim.ag
January 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Norovirus, which causes explosive diarrhea and vomiting, may be on the rise because of an antibody-dodging variant and post–COVID-19 socializing. scim.ag/40vyQqk
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Israeli attacks have killed 46,645 Palestinians, including 18,000 children, since the war on Gaza began in October.
🔴 LIVE updates: https://aje.io/bwalgr
🔴 LIVE updates: https://aje.io/bwalgr
January 15, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Israeli attacks have killed 46,645 Palestinians, including 18,000 children, since the war on Gaza began in October.
🔴 LIVE updates: https://aje.io/bwalgr
🔴 LIVE updates: https://aje.io/bwalgr
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After Trump proposed a TikTok ban in 2020, billionaire TikTok investor Jeff Yass gave millions to anti-Biden campaigns. Trump later announced his support for a deal in which U.S. firms would buy stakes in ByteDance, with Yass’ partner among the proposed members of a new board.
(Published 2022)
(Published 2022)
Meet the Billionaire and Rising GOP Mega-Donor Who’s Gaming the Tax System
Susquehanna founder and TikTok investor Jeff Yass has avoided $1 billion in taxes while largely escaping public scrutiny. He’s now pouring his money into campaigns to cut taxes and support election…
propub.li
January 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
After Trump proposed a TikTok ban in 2020, billionaire TikTok investor Jeff Yass gave millions to anti-Biden campaigns. Trump later announced his support for a deal in which U.S. firms would buy stakes in ByteDance, with Yass’ partner among the proposed members of a new board.
(Published 2022)
(Published 2022)
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US: 4 in 10 Minnesota COVID survivors report having at least 1 lingering symptom.
"This suggests that an estimated 365,000 adults in Minnesota could have experienced symptoms of long COVID"
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/4-1...
"This suggests that an estimated 365,000 adults in Minnesota could have experienced symptoms of long COVID"
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/4-1...
4 in 10 Minnesota COVID survivors report having at least 1 lingering symptom
Participants who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose had a 30% lower risk of long-COVID symptoms than their unvaccinated peers.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
January 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
US: 4 in 10 Minnesota COVID survivors report having at least 1 lingering symptom.
"This suggests that an estimated 365,000 adults in Minnesota could have experienced symptoms of long COVID"
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/4-1...
"This suggests that an estimated 365,000 adults in Minnesota could have experienced symptoms of long COVID"
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/4-1...
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📺Emotive, beautifully shot doc by The Guardian of a year with Long Covid with @greendarrenshipley.bsky.social
It powerfully depicts the devastating impact #LongCovid is still having on individuals, families and society.
youtu.be/3mzG8j16FlQ?...
It powerfully depicts the devastating impact #LongCovid is still having on individuals, families and society.
youtu.be/3mzG8j16FlQ?...
My year of long covid: 'the pandemic isn't over'
YouTube video by The Guardian
youtu.be
January 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
📺Emotive, beautifully shot doc by The Guardian of a year with Long Covid with @greendarrenshipley.bsky.social
It powerfully depicts the devastating impact #LongCovid is still having on individuals, families and society.
youtu.be/3mzG8j16FlQ?...
It powerfully depicts the devastating impact #LongCovid is still having on individuals, families and society.
youtu.be/3mzG8j16FlQ?...