Inspired by the new documentary "The American Revolution," I followed in the footsteps of the founders this morning [got attacked by a rat outside of Independence Hall].
November 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Inspired by the new documentary "The American Revolution," I followed in the footsteps of the founders this morning [got attacked by a rat outside of Independence Hall].
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Happy onsale day to @merriam-webster.com 12!
You could look it up!
[big book news]
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Happy onsale day to @merriam-webster.com 12!
Understanding the findings of the recent observational study on birth control and breast cancer risk: www.cbsnews.com/news/breast-...
Huge new study on breast cancer and birth control shows how science can be distorted
The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.
www.cbsnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Understanding the findings of the recent observational study on birth control and breast cancer risk: www.cbsnews.com/news/breast-...
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This is a real flight school, teaching people to fly planes!!! Like????
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This is a real flight school, teaching people to fly planes!!! Like????
Hater season in full swing!
November 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Hater season in full swing!
Amazing kicker in the Morning Rounds newsletter from @statnews.com today www.statnews.com/2025/11/05/h...
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Amazing kicker in the Morning Rounds newsletter from @statnews.com today www.statnews.com/2025/11/05/h...
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New: The FBI is quietly urging ICE agents to properly ID themselves in the field.
In a bulletin to law enforcement last month, it warned of criminals posing as ICE to rob, rape, kidnap—a problem it says now demands national coordination to confront.
By me & @carolinehaskins.bsky.social:
In a bulletin to law enforcement last month, it warned of criminals posing as ICE to rob, rape, kidnap—a problem it says now demands national coordination to confront.
By me & @carolinehaskins.bsky.social:
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
New: The FBI is quietly urging ICE agents to properly ID themselves in the field.
In a bulletin to law enforcement last month, it warned of criminals posing as ICE to rob, rape, kidnap—a problem it says now demands national coordination to confront.
By me & @carolinehaskins.bsky.social:
In a bulletin to law enforcement last month, it warned of criminals posing as ICE to rob, rape, kidnap—a problem it says now demands national coordination to confront.
By me & @carolinehaskins.bsky.social:
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
November 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
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"We love our veterans." -Trump
“Veterans benefits aren’t getting cut,” VA sec.
Reality: The admin is making it far harder for male vets w/ a deadly disease --breast cancer--to get benefits and care.
B/c...the fight against "Gender Ideology Extremism"
www.propublica.org/article/vete...
“Veterans benefits aren’t getting cut,” VA sec.
Reality: The admin is making it far harder for male vets w/ a deadly disease --breast cancer--to get benefits and care.
B/c...the fight against "Gender Ideology Extremism"
www.propublica.org/article/vete...
Citing Trump Order on “Biological Truth,” VA Makes It Harder for Male Veterans With Breast Cancer to Get Coverage
A Department of Veterans Affairs memo obtained by ProPublica erects new roadblocks to care for veterans with the rare but deadly cancer. The agency cites no new science but relies on an executive orde...
www.propublica.org
October 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
"We love our veterans." -Trump
“Veterans benefits aren’t getting cut,” VA sec.
Reality: The admin is making it far harder for male vets w/ a deadly disease --breast cancer--to get benefits and care.
B/c...the fight against "Gender Ideology Extremism"
www.propublica.org/article/vete...
“Veterans benefits aren’t getting cut,” VA sec.
Reality: The admin is making it far harder for male vets w/ a deadly disease --breast cancer--to get benefits and care.
B/c...the fight against "Gender Ideology Extremism"
www.propublica.org/article/vete...
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NEW: “As of Sept. 30, the department no longer presumes service connection for male breast cancer,” a Veterans Affairs rep confirmed to @propublica.org, meaning newly diagnosed veterans will have to show that their cancer is linked to their military service.
By @ericumansky.bsky.social
By @ericumansky.bsky.social
Citing Trump Order on “Biological Truth,” VA Makes It Harder for Male Veterans With Breast Cancer to Get Coverage
A Department of Veterans Affairs memo obtained by ProPublica erects new roadblocks to care for veterans with the rare but deadly cancer. The agency cites no new science but relies on an executive orde...
www.propublica.org
October 29, 2025 at 11:24 AM
NEW: “As of Sept. 30, the department no longer presumes service connection for male breast cancer,” a Veterans Affairs rep confirmed to @propublica.org, meaning newly diagnosed veterans will have to show that their cancer is linked to their military service.
By @ericumansky.bsky.social
By @ericumansky.bsky.social
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NBA media is not built to cover a gambling scandal, but Defector is: defector.com/products
October 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
NBA media is not built to cover a gambling scandal, but Defector is: defector.com/products
Cancer rates are rising among young adults in the corn belt, and like lots of the news about young adult cancer rates, there are more questions than answers.
At the turn of the century, Iowa ranked 18th in the nation for cancer rates among adults under 50. Today, it’s fifth.
Track your state’s young cancer rates:
Track your state’s young cancer rates:
The mysterious rise of cancer among young adults in the Corn Belt
Communities across the Corn Belt are confronting a rise in cancers among young adults — and few clear explanations.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Cancer rates are rising among young adults in the corn belt, and like lots of the news about young adult cancer rates, there are more questions than answers.
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A way to have a good weekend is to go to a local bookstore this afternoons and buy something random and counterintuitive from the staff picks shelf, and spend the next two days reading it.
October 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A way to have a good weekend is to go to a local bookstore this afternoons and buy something random and counterintuitive from the staff picks shelf, and spend the next two days reading it.
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Everything we do at The Open Notebook stems from our commitment to supporting community, equity, and professional growth. If TON has helped you hone your craft, build your career, or connect with journalists worldwide, please consider giving back, today, on our 15th birthday. 🧪
The Open Notebook's 15th Anniversary - The Open Notebook
For 15 years, The Open Notebook has been the trusted home for journalists worldwide who cover science. What started as an experiment to demystify the craft of science writing has grown into a vital, g...
www.theopennotebook.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Everything we do at The Open Notebook stems from our commitment to supporting community, equity, and professional growth. If TON has helped you hone your craft, build your career, or connect with journalists worldwide, please consider giving back, today, on our 15th birthday. 🧪
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In her new book, Joelle Kaufman writes about finding "happiness tripwires" in everyday events. She spoke to Cancer Today about how these tiny doses of joy helped her through cancer treatment. buff.ly/06OYnk0
October 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
In her new book, Joelle Kaufman writes about finding "happiness tripwires" in everyday events. She spoke to Cancer Today about how these tiny doses of joy helped her through cancer treatment. buff.ly/06OYnk0
It drives me nuts that every program on my computer has made its AI into an early internet pop-up ad. They're a pain to work around and trying to close the button or box ends up just launching the AI.
just watched a dozen people ask microsoft copilot experts their most pressing questions and those questions were 90% “how do i turn it off?” and “when i turn it off, is it really off or is it spying on me?”
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It drives me nuts that every program on my computer has made its AI into an early internet pop-up ad. They're a pain to work around and trying to close the button or box ends up just launching the AI.
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NYT on Springsteen, 12/16/73: "[WILD/INNOCENT] leaves you wishing it would go on forever. Every time Springsteen comes to town, all his friends flock to see him. This album should increase their number immeasurably. Can you imagine what his third album will be like?" www.nytimes.com/1973/12/16/a...
October 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NYT on Springsteen, 12/16/73: "[WILD/INNOCENT] leaves you wishing it would go on forever. Every time Springsteen comes to town, all his friends flock to see him. This album should increase their number immeasurably. Can you imagine what his third album will be like?" www.nytimes.com/1973/12/16/a...
Oh no, there's language through this entire movie! I can't believe the MPAA has been sticking with this malapropism since the 90s.
October 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Oh no, there's language through this entire movie! I can't believe the MPAA has been sticking with this malapropism since the 90s.
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Blood thinners can be an effective way to manage blood clots during cancer treatment, but they come with their own risks. Could using a lower dose prove effective in the long term? Learn more in Cancer Today: www.cancertodaymag.org/fall-2025/a-...
October 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Blood thinners can be an effective way to manage blood clots during cancer treatment, but they come with their own risks. Could using a lower dose prove effective in the long term? Learn more in Cancer Today: www.cancertodaymag.org/fall-2025/a-...
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NEW: November general elections are around the corner, so it’s time to launch my cheat sheet of what’s on the ballot this fall!
I guide you thru the *185* elections I'm watching, & why: lawmakers, governors, judges, DAs, mayors, school boards, & dozens of ballot measures.
Explore, share, save:
I guide you thru the *185* elections I'm watching, & why: lawmakers, governors, judges, DAs, mayors, school boards, & dozens of ballot measures.
Explore, share, save:
Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections - Bolts
Four contests have come to largely define the 2025 elections: the elections to lead New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, plus California’s redistricting measure. But there’s so much else... Read M...
boltsmag.org
October 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
NEW: November general elections are around the corner, so it’s time to launch my cheat sheet of what’s on the ballot this fall!
I guide you thru the *185* elections I'm watching, & why: lawmakers, governors, judges, DAs, mayors, school boards, & dozens of ballot measures.
Explore, share, save:
I guide you thru the *185* elections I'm watching, & why: lawmakers, governors, judges, DAs, mayors, school boards, & dozens of ballot measures.
Explore, share, save:
It me.
Mr. Autumn Man Walking Down Street With Cup Of Coffee, Wearing Sweater Over Plaid Collared Shirt https://theonion.com/mr-autumn-man-walking-down-street-with-cup-of-coffee-1819574012/
October 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
It me.
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Many of Aurora Lucas' posts look like what you expect on social media—dogs, sunsets, selfies—but tune in and you'll learn about scans, side effects, and other challenges she faces as a young adult with lung cancer. www.cancertodaymag.org/fall-2025/fi... #younglungcancer
September 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Many of Aurora Lucas' posts look like what you expect on social media—dogs, sunsets, selfies—but tune in and you'll learn about scans, side effects, and other challenges she faces as a young adult with lung cancer. www.cancertodaymag.org/fall-2025/fi... #younglungcancer
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A new trial will test the effectiveness of AI in reading mammograms, vitamin B12 has been found to lower the risk of severe hand-foot syndrome during chemotherapy, and more. Read these stories and more from Cancer Today magazine's Week in Cancer News. www.cancertodaymag.org/cancer-talk/...
September 26: The Week in Cancer News | Cancer Today
US trial to look at impact of AI-assisted mammograms, and vitamin B12 may help curb chemotherapy-associated hand-foot syndrome.
www.cancertodaymag.org
September 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
A new trial will test the effectiveness of AI in reading mammograms, vitamin B12 has been found to lower the risk of severe hand-foot syndrome during chemotherapy, and more. Read these stories and more from Cancer Today magazine's Week in Cancer News. www.cancertodaymag.org/cancer-talk/...
I love an odd coincidence. Yesterday I started reading a book by Jessica Mitford (famous for "The American Way of Death"), and this morning come across this @nytimes.com story on green approaches people are taking for burial. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/h...
When I Go, I’m Going Green
www.nytimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I love an odd coincidence. Yesterday I started reading a book by Jessica Mitford (famous for "The American Way of Death"), and this morning come across this @nytimes.com story on green approaches people are taking for burial. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/h...