Scientists Weigh the Risks of ‘Mirror Life,’ Synthetic Molecules With a Reverse Version of Life’s Building Blocks
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Scientists Weigh the Risks of 'Mirror Life,' Synthetic Molecules With a Reverse Version of Life's Building Blocks
Though mirror biology might lead to improved drugs and other innovations, scientists have warned against potentially devastating consequences of this researchSara Hashemi (Smithsonian Magazine)
Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirement Program Spent Twice as Much on Administrative Costs as on Health Care, GAO Says
Republican lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027. A new report shows the program has spent at least $54 million on administrative costs alone.ProPublica
Donald Trump’s threats make county end funding for local Pride celebrations
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Donald Trump's threats make county end funding for local Pride celebrations - LGBTQ Nation
Durham County officials said Donald Trump's anti-DEI executive order makes it too risky for the county to sponsor Pride events.John Russell (LGBTQ Nation)
Alex Skolnick is a unique part of the metal world. This is such a sweet tribute to Ozzy:
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“GOODBYE TO OZZY”
GOODBYE TO OZZY” (Dee/Goodbye to Romance mashup)Thrown together in memory of Ozzy & Randy. Not perfect (but by his own admission, neither was he) Today was O...YouTube
Sources: OLB Nolan Smith Jr. to be out through Eagles' Nov. 2 bye
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Sources: OLB Nolan Smith Jr. to be out through Eagles' Nov. 2 bye - ESPN
Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. strained his triceps Sunday and now is expected to be sidelined through the team's Nov. 2 bye, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Tim McManus (ESPN)
Had someone ask me about moon water when I mentioned using it to make chai latte and it got me to actually pause and think a bit.
It just has been a thing for me for so long in my practice over the month but I really have not the best way to explain it sometimes.
Cards WR Zay Jones in concussion protocol, out vs. Seahawks
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Cards WR Zay Jones in concussion protocol, out vs. Seahawks - ESPN
Cardinals WR Zay Jones will not play Thursday night against the Seahawks since he's still in the concussion protocol, coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday.Josh Weinfuss (ESPN)
“La #SelvaMaya grita, ¡sálvala!”
Sí, quiero firmar para salvar la #Selva #Maya
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Denis Villeneuve Will Start Searching for an 'Unknown British' JAMES BOND Actor Soon - Nerdist
Denis Villeneuve will start looking for a new James Bond next year, and this actor will be an unknown British young man.Nerdist
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She was literally on board with that idea instantly.
We loaded up her water bottle and headed down the hill.
Our usual trail was closed for a control burn so we put our alternate plan in motion.
It has been months since Summer has been allowed to run off leash on the beach. The prohibition was lifted last week so she is legal.
A good thing she knows the trail because I took a wrong turn and she had to lead me back. My sense of direction is dismal.
We only had an hour to spare but we made the most of it.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
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Anti-vax groups struggle to explain how Tylenol fits in with their whole thing
The White House's very weird autism announcement triggers a moment of opportunity and crisis.Mother Jones
You know, I have become so accustomed to nonsense spewing out if 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue that I missed the discordance of the "causes autism" rapture - sorry, fantasy.
And, that isn't like me.
This massive faked up x 10 times for every real scandalous f* up circus has to stop! We can no longer, collectively, think straight.
So, since it's Tylenol° now, can we have our vaccines back?
° law suit pending, I suspect, and I had already used the *
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Did Ancient Jews Hide These Coins for Safekeeping During a Fourth-Century Revolt Against Roman Rule?
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Did Ancient Jews Hide These Coins for Safekeeping During a Fourth-Century Revolt Against Roman Rule?
A cache of coins bearing the faces of the Roman emperors Constantius II and Constans I was discovered in underground tunnels created by Jews in what is now northern IsraelSonja Anderson (Smithsonian Magazine)
NatGeo documentary Cleopatra's Final Secret chronicles archaeologist Kathleen Martinez's 20-year search
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Is this archaeologist on the verge of finding Cleopatra’s tomb?
NatGeo documentary Cleopatra’s Final Secret chronicles archaeologist Kathleen Martinez’s 20-year search…Jennifer Ouellette (Ars Technica)
Kristi Noem's department scrambles to delete post after Trump supporter's fury
The Department of Homeland Security is backing down after right-leaning podcaster Teo Von unleashed public fury on them. Von accused DHS of pilfering his image for its own social media promotion without permission, NOTUS reported.Sarah K. Burris (Raw Story)
These federal employees were purged by DOGE. Months later, the Trump administration is asking if they want to return
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These federal employees were purged by DOGE. Months later, the Trump administration is asking if they want to return
The General Services Administration has given the employees — who managed government workspaces — until the end of the week to accept or decline reinstatement, according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press.PBS News
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Americans detained during immigration enforcement speak out about treatment by federal agents
Several U.S. citizens have filed legal claims against the government, alleging they were wrongfully detained and racially profiled — some said they were beaten by federal officers.Nidia Cavazos (CBS News)
'I don't trust them': TX lawmaker says Trump's FBI too 'political' to investigate shooting
Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX) has said he has little faith that the FBI will carry out a fair or complete investigation into a shooting Wednesday that killed three people, including two detainees, outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field …Ailia Zehra (Alternet.org)
Economia és la cuinera que surt a explicar com no malbaratar menjar.
Economia és el professor de matemàtiques que defensa que l'habitatge és un dret.
Economia és la del servei de neteja que t'explica com la salut pública li ha salvat la vida.
Trump Gets Back At UN "Insurrection" With Childish Stunt Of His Own - PolitiZoom
You saw the display at the United Nations yesterday. It was one for the books. Mad King Donald claimed to have stopped wars between nations that never were at war (two African ones that weUrsula Faw (PolitiZoom)
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Zelenskyy pleads for end of Russia's war against Ukraine during U.N. address
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday in New York following a meeting with President Trump. CBS ...YouTube
‘V/H/S/Halloween’ Full Trailer: Everyone’s Favorite Horror Anthology Goes Hard on Everyone’s Favorite Horror Holiday
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'V/H/S/Halloween' Full Trailer: Everyone's Favorite Horror Anthology
For its eighth (!!) entry, the spooky series leans way into its Halloween bonafides.Kate Erbland (IndieWire)
Live Nation CEO Suggests Concert Tickets Are Underpriced, Especially Compared to Sports
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Live Nation CEO Suggests Concert Tickets Are Underpriced, Especially Compared to Sports
Despite rising costs for concert tickets, CEO Michael Rapino says music fans get top-tier experiences for far less than sports.Alex Ocho (Complex)
Microsoft adds Claude models to Copilot 365
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Microsoft adds Claude models to Copilot 365
It's rolling out now for Frontier program beta testers.Will Shanklin (Engadget)
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in reply to Linza • • •She does love ear scritches.
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in reply to Simplescribbler • • •She has lots of favorite spots. She enjoys the river and the bay in the off season.
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in reply to SunnJax 🎃🏳️🌈 • • •She just stays off the freeway.
All 2-lane country roads between here and the beach.
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