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Holy shit, we're actually getting there. "UCLA researchers develop low-cost blood test to detect multiple cancers and other diseases from a single sample [—] In tests, MethylScan detected about 63% of cancers across all stages and roughly 55% of early-stage cancers." (from April) #ShareGoodNewsToo

Agreed, though it’s worth noting that the current batch of wildfires are a product of lightning (natural phenomenon made worse by climate change) and cuts to Canadian and US forestry services (which perform controlled burns to prevent major fires). This is a yes/and situation, as with most things.

28 years of cyclosporiasis testing Screwworms eradicated in the US in 1966. Measles eradicated in the US in 2000. All are back because of this science denying administration.

Aaaaaaand there it is…

What happened to “we don’t really do studies on medicines involving children because it’s unethical”?

Still shocked by how many people think invading Venezuela would be “good for them.” Like it’s a gas coupon war. This is for the 1%, not you. No cheaper gas. Just richer billionaires. Absolute morons.

There are so many choices but this video lives rent free in my mind forever. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPL_...

The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5

When Mom’s stocking is empty, the message is clear - While everyone else’s stockings are hung with care, Mom’s is often the last to be filled — if it’s filled at all. Why? For many families, moms are the magic makers of the holidays, but so often their needs can be overlooked.

No. What. No. I just heard a podcast Christmas advert for Hotwheels cars that said "With Hotwheels your child will build, fail, and try again, cultivating the Growth Mindset they'll need" What in the neoliberal hell

lol. lmao.

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This is incredible- every last bit.

Thank you, concerned activist Sarah from Illinois. If you see this, I’ve already turned in my ballot voting to retain the Supreme Court justices. I had it ready to go before your postcard arrived, and I dropped it off with the county ballot box this morning.

My dog is in fact the snuggliest dog to ever exist.

This two-parter below is exactly why it's hard to make clothes in the United States. Let's look at how much it costs to produce a button-up shirt in the US. 🧵

I am getting absolutely SPAMMED with mailers and texts about voting No under the guise of “term limits”- deceptively avoiding any political motivations or speech. Eyes and ears open, PA. If you don’t want to become even more conservative as a state, vote YES.

Shanah Tovah, New York City. Here's to a sweet and hopeful New Year.

Couldn’t have said it better myself…

my father-in-law is a “I know a guy” Guy. sadly all the old Guys are aging out of the Guy Economy. Guys are fundamentally incompatible with Hustle Culture because it’s not about “winning” a deal, it’s about collecting favors and goodwill in a mutually-beneficial cycle. protect your local Guy Economy

Inflation rose by 22.6% from 2019-2024. In that same period, the 100 lowest-paying corporations paid their CEOs 34.7% more. Worker pay didn't even keep up with the rate of inflation. Those corporate tax breaks will never, ever, ever trickle down. WE ARE BEING SCAMMED.

We are teaching kids that kindness is NOT people pleasing. You can be kind and set boundaries. You can be kind and say no despite someone else’s feelings. You can be kind and advocate for yourself. You can be kind and disagree with people.

I just described Old Bay as “Sazon Goya for white people” and you know what? I stand by that.

😆 @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social on Jillian Michaels

Finally, I have found my people

Are the mRNA vaccines incredible? YES! Are the mRNA vaccines perfect? No. Have the mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives? YES! Can we make the mRNA vaccines even better? YES! Can we use mRNA vaccine technology to prevent and treat many other diseases? YES! Fund mRNA research!

Let me get this straight- you picked up a bottle labeled “not for human consumption”, gave it to your toddler to drink, and then contracted a bacteria from your sick child that spreads from inadequate handwashing and sanitation. And your next logical move is to try to sue everyone?

Assault With A Deli Weapon

I enjoy economics, but this remains one of the most interesting things I learned in my economics courses in undergrad. Once you understand this, you realize how many people don’t and it unlocks a different perspective on a lot of employment discourse.

This is my rep- he’s every bit of a grifter as he sounds.

We also see this in anti-vax spaces. What used to be a stance held only by insular communities has expanded to those who want to avoid public health responsibility AND STILL be welcomed by everyone else.

i think chatgpt has really illustrated how, for many people, the answer to “how do you know something to be true?” is “someone tells you”

Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have theonion.com/watchdo...

This is so unbelievably satisfying

I know this isn’t a great era during which to suggest this, but we need a damn hand foot and mouth vaccine in the west. Even if it’s like a flu shot and you get one annually- it’s bullshit that kids just have to keep contracting this highly contagious illness and bringing it home.

Happy 15th anniversary of the peak achievement of literary criticism, to all who celebrate