Bee, PhD
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This is disturbing. We’re monitoring the situation closely.
Seattle Public Schools warned that ICE agents might be trying to draw out families who intended to bring their children home from school after news of ICE activity.
Two Seattle schools shelter in place due to reported ICE activity
www.seattletimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:16 PM
This is disturbing. We’re monitoring the situation closely.
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Repost if you agree: The Senate should vote TODAY to extend the ACA tax credits.
The House already passed a bill with a three-year extension that would bring down premiums for MILLIONS of Americans. Now it’s up to the Senate.
Leader Thune: Let the Senate vote ASAP.
The House already passed a bill with a three-year extension that would bring down premiums for MILLIONS of Americans. Now it’s up to the Senate.
Leader Thune: Let the Senate vote ASAP.
January 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Repost if you agree: The Senate should vote TODAY to extend the ACA tax credits.
The House already passed a bill with a three-year extension that would bring down premiums for MILLIONS of Americans. Now it’s up to the Senate.
Leader Thune: Let the Senate vote ASAP.
The House already passed a bill with a three-year extension that would bring down premiums for MILLIONS of Americans. Now it’s up to the Senate.
Leader Thune: Let the Senate vote ASAP.
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The NSF has played a key role in American science, and risks being collateral damage in the war against science.
#econsky #academicsky #NSF #science
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#econsky #academicsky #NSF #science
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History of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)
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January 12, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The NSF has played a key role in American science, and risks being collateral damage in the war against science.
#econsky #academicsky #NSF #science
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#econsky #academicsky #NSF #science
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After the US admin cancelled the $B Climate + Weather Disaster dataset, @climatecentral.org hired the scientists who ran it and set it back up.
Now the 2025 numbers are in: it's 3rd highest year on record and highest year w/o land-falling hurricanes.
More: www.climatecentral.org/climate-serv...
Now the 2025 numbers are in: it's 3rd highest year on record and highest year w/o land-falling hurricanes.
More: www.climatecentral.org/climate-serv...
January 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
After the US admin cancelled the $B Climate + Weather Disaster dataset, @climatecentral.org hired the scientists who ran it and set it back up.
Now the 2025 numbers are in: it's 3rd highest year on record and highest year w/o land-falling hurricanes.
More: www.climatecentral.org/climate-serv...
Now the 2025 numbers are in: it's 3rd highest year on record and highest year w/o land-falling hurricanes.
More: www.climatecentral.org/climate-serv...
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The unfounded idea that chlorine dioxide can be a miracle cure began to spread about 20 years ago when a gold prospector wrote a book claiming his team in Guyana fell ill with malaria and recovered after drinking safe amounts of chlorine dioxide.
Senator Endorses Discredited Doctor’s Book on a Chemical He Claims Treats Everything From Autism to Cancer
Wisconsin's Ron Johnson has a history of spreading vaccine misinformation. Now he's giving credence to assertions about the therapeutic powers of chlorine dioxide, a disinfectant and deodorizer. “It i...
www.propublica.org
December 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The unfounded idea that chlorine dioxide can be a miracle cure began to spread about 20 years ago when a gold prospector wrote a book claiming his team in Guyana fell ill with malaria and recovered after drinking safe amounts of chlorine dioxide.
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Our troopers put themselves in harm's way to protect our communities every day. Please make sure you're taking care on the road. If you see flashing lights, be cautious, slow down, and move over if you can safely do so. Thank you to our law enforcement officers for all they do.
WA trooper injured on SR 512 in third incident this week
WA trooper injured on SR 512 in third incident this week
Three Washington State troopers have been struck by cars in the past week and one died.
www.seattletimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Our troopers put themselves in harm's way to protect our communities every day. Please make sure you're taking care on the road. If you see flashing lights, be cautious, slow down, and move over if you can safely do so. Thank you to our law enforcement officers for all they do.
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WTF! The Trump administration plans to review (with the intent to remove or eliminate) some of the nation’s wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries. Agency director Brian Nesvik ordered officials to identify refuges/hatcheries whose purpose the administration claims “no longer aligns with the mission.”
Requirements and Expectations – Review of the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Sec. 1 What is the background and purpose of this Order? a. The National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) and National Fish Hatchery System (NFHS) are national treasures providing wildlife habitat for th...
www.fws.gov
December 20, 2025 at 1:31 AM
WTF! The Trump administration plans to review (with the intent to remove or eliminate) some of the nation’s wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries. Agency director Brian Nesvik ordered officials to identify refuges/hatcheries whose purpose the administration claims “no longer aligns with the mission.”
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Biologists made up a large portion of the staff losses, sparking concern among conservation groups who worry the agency has less capacity to track endangered plants and animals and restore habitats.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife sees nearly 20% drop in staff since Trump took office
Oregon and Washington lost a combined 50 senior level scientists and staff in the past year, followed by California which lost 40, Florida which lost 20 and Hawaii which lost 10 senior staff.
www.opb.org
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Biologists made up a large portion of the staff losses, sparking concern among conservation groups who worry the agency has less capacity to track endangered plants and animals and restore habitats.
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From the new issue: Meet the scientists (and a very good dog named Eba) rushing to save southern resident killer whales off the coast of Washington State
These Orcas Are on the Brink—And So Is the Science That Could Save Them
Inside the desperate rush to save the southern resident killer whales
www.scientificamerican.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
From the new issue: Meet the scientists (and a very good dog named Eba) rushing to save southern resident killer whales off the coast of Washington State
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The Skagit and Snoqualmie Rivers, as just two examples, are both expected to surpass major flood stage, cresting today and tomorrow. We're also expecting winds up to 60 mph.
I want to remind Washingtonians to stay alert, listen to evacuation orders, and obey road closure signs.
I want to remind Washingtonians to stay alert, listen to evacuation orders, and obey road closure signs.
December 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The Skagit and Snoqualmie Rivers, as just two examples, are both expected to surpass major flood stage, cresting today and tomorrow. We're also expecting winds up to 60 mph.
I want to remind Washingtonians to stay alert, listen to evacuation orders, and obey road closure signs.
I want to remind Washingtonians to stay alert, listen to evacuation orders, and obey road closure signs.
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Information from NWS Seattle:
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Information from NWS Seattle:
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
In coordination with King County, we have issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for a levee breach in Tukwila WA near Todd, Blvd. Water is likely moving north towards I-405. In addition, an evacuation notice is now in effect from King County.
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Thank you to Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen! So grateful for all those helping our state get through this.
WCK teams delivered our first meals in Burlington, Washington to first responders and families impacted by recent severe weather. Residents of nearby Mount Vernon came to pick up sandbags to fortify their homes, and we made sure they also had sandwiches in hand before they left. #ChefsForWashington
December 13, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Thank you to Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen! So grateful for all those helping our state get through this.
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Local officials have instructed all residents in Burlington to evacuate immediately.
Find resources in Skagit County, including new shelters and a local road closure map: skagitcounty.net/Departments/EmergencyInformation/main.htm
Find resources in Skagit County, including new shelters and a local road closure map: skagitcounty.net/Departments/EmergencyInformation/main.htm
December 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Local officials have instructed all residents in Burlington to evacuate immediately.
Find resources in Skagit County, including new shelters and a local road closure map: skagitcounty.net/Departments/EmergencyInformation/main.htm
Find resources in Skagit County, including new shelters and a local road closure map: skagitcounty.net/Departments/EmergencyInformation/main.htm
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I understand that many in our state have experienced significant floods in the past. However, we're looking at a historic situation, expecting 2 feet higher than record flood level.
If you have instructions to evacuate from your local authorities, please evacuate.
If you have instructions to evacuate from your local authorities, please evacuate.
December 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I understand that many in our state have experienced significant floods in the past. However, we're looking at a historic situation, expecting 2 feet higher than record flood level.
If you have instructions to evacuate from your local authorities, please evacuate.
If you have instructions to evacuate from your local authorities, please evacuate.
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Here's what Tumwater Falls looks like today.
There’s flood warnings and watches all over the state with 26 rivers at risk of flooding. Make sure you’re following weather alerts near you. Put your ZIP code in at weather.gov to find the latest.
There’s flood warnings and watches all over the state with 26 rivers at risk of flooding. Make sure you’re following weather alerts near you. Put your ZIP code in at weather.gov to find the latest.
December 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Here's what Tumwater Falls looks like today.
There’s flood warnings and watches all over the state with 26 rivers at risk of flooding. Make sure you’re following weather alerts near you. Put your ZIP code in at weather.gov to find the latest.
There’s flood warnings and watches all over the state with 26 rivers at risk of flooding. Make sure you’re following weather alerts near you. Put your ZIP code in at weather.gov to find the latest.
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The Federal Trade Commission is hiring PhD Economists (very late, because shutdown)!
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- no experience: www.usajobs.gov/job/851497400
- some experience: www.usajobs.gov/job/851497300
- much experience: www.usajobs.gov/job/851496000
#Economics #EconSky
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- no experience: www.usajobs.gov/job/851497400
- some experience: www.usajobs.gov/job/851497300
- much experience: www.usajobs.gov/job/851496000
#Economics #EconSky
December 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The Federal Trade Commission is hiring PhD Economists (very late, because shutdown)!
Please repost/quote so JMCs can see.
- no experience: www.usajobs.gov/job/851497400
- some experience: www.usajobs.gov/job/851497300
- much experience: www.usajobs.gov/job/851496000
#Economics #EconSky
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- no experience: www.usajobs.gov/job/851497400
- some experience: www.usajobs.gov/job/851497300
- much experience: www.usajobs.gov/job/851496000
#Economics #EconSky
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Of course. The consumer should always be the last to know.
Lol, Zillow tried to rate the climate risks facing individual properties. The real estate industry *hated* it, precisely because it worked -- it made selling risky properties more difficult. So they rebelled & Zillow caved.
Don't look up!
Don't look up!
Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From Home Listings
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Of course. The consumer should always be the last to know.
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Between the end of February and mid-August, funding ceased for 383 studies that were testing treatments for conditions including cancer, heart disease and brain disease. https://to.pbs.org/47KbPDE
NIH cuts affected over 74,000 patients enrolled in experiments, report finds
Between the end of February and mid-August, funding lapsed for 383 studies that were testing treatments for conditions like cancer, heart disease and brain disease.
www.pbs.org
November 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Between the end of February and mid-August, funding ceased for 383 studies that were testing treatments for conditions including cancer, heart disease and brain disease. https://to.pbs.org/47KbPDE
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Trump-brokered peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia breaks down after border landmine blast
Trump-brokered peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia breaks down after border landmine blast
Thailand’s military chief suspended the peace agreement with neighbouring Cambodia after a landmine blast injured two Thai soldiers near the border
Thailand has suspended the implementation of a peace agreement with neighbouring Cambodia after a landmine blast injured two Thai soldiers near the border, escalating tensions between the neighbours who clashed in July.
US president Donald Trump helped broker a peace deal between the two southeast Asian nations, after a five-day border conflict. Both sides signed an expanded truce in Malaysia in October but on Monday Thailand’s armed forces chief said that had been halted. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Trump-brokered peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia breaks down after border landmine blast
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Time for @chrismurphyct.bsky.social to replace @schumer.senate.gov
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Time for @chrismurphyct.bsky.social to replace @schumer.senate.gov
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It’s time for Speaker Johnson to cut the ridiculous excuses and do his job. Adelita Grijalva won an election more than 6 weeks ago, and she still hasn’t been sworn in to represent more than 800,000 Arizonans. Read her op-ed:
I was elected 6 weeks ago. Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear me in.
Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear me into office, an unprecedented and starkly undemocratic position that sets a very dangerous precedent.
www.usatoday.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It’s time for Speaker Johnson to cut the ridiculous excuses and do his job. Adelita Grijalva won an election more than 6 weeks ago, and she still hasn’t been sworn in to represent more than 800,000 Arizonans. Read her op-ed:
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BREAKING: After an appeals court denied Trump's effort to withhold SNAP funds for hungry families, the President is appealing YET AGAIN all the way to the Supreme Court.
It is stunning the lengths Donald Trump will go to in order to force children and seniors to go hungry.
It is stunning the lengths Donald Trump will go to in order to force children and seniors to go hungry.
November 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
BREAKING: After an appeals court denied Trump's effort to withhold SNAP funds for hungry families, the President is appealing YET AGAIN all the way to the Supreme Court.
It is stunning the lengths Donald Trump will go to in order to force children and seniors to go hungry.
It is stunning the lengths Donald Trump will go to in order to force children and seniors to go hungry.
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Thank you to the City of Seattle for joining our resource fair for federal workers.
It is so important that our community comes together in this moment to rally around workers who did not ask for this and are waiting for their next paycheck.
It is so important that our community comes together in this moment to rally around workers who did not ask for this and are waiting for their next paycheck.
October 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Thank you to the City of Seattle for joining our resource fair for federal workers.
It is so important that our community comes together in this moment to rally around workers who did not ask for this and are waiting for their next paycheck.
It is so important that our community comes together in this moment to rally around workers who did not ask for this and are waiting for their next paycheck.
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📒 NEW STUDY: “Permanent Daylight Saving Time hinders the stability of circadian rhythms, posing public health risks, especially for adolescents and evening chronotypes.” 👉 Permanent Standard Time is needed instead!
October 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
📒 NEW STUDY: “Permanent Daylight Saving Time hinders the stability of circadian rhythms, posing public health risks, especially for adolescents and evening chronotypes.” 👉 Permanent Standard Time is needed instead!
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NEW: ICE is planning to build a shadow deportation network in Texas. A proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
October 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
NEW: ICE is planning to build a shadow deportation network in Texas. A proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...