skoronm.bsky.social

skoronm.bsky.social

@skoronm.bsky.social

Just an old timer enjoying retirement in the desert southwest. Former HS science teacher and USMC veteran

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Very cool!

Corey S. Powell@coreyspowell.bsky.social

Very exciting! First clear detection of an atmosphere around an Earth-size planet in the habitable zone of another star. This is a big step forward in figuring out if "potentially habitable" planets are actually habitable & if red dwarf stars could sustain life. 🧪🔭 www.science.org/content/arti...

skoronm.bsky.social reposted

Just a reminder that patriotism isn't holding a bible and wrapping yourself in the flag while you violate the Constitution and plunder the country. Happy 4th of July, stay cool and safe!!

The longer Ukraine can bleed Putin, the better off the world is.

Peter Baker@peterbakernyt.bsky.social

The average life expectancy of a new Russian recruit—from arrival at a training ground to death in a combat zone—lies somewhere between 10 days and three weeks. Once sent onto the battlefield, they survive an average of 20 to 35 minutes. @peterfrankopan.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2026/06/25/r...

Need more convincing that the insurance establishment is THE problem with American health care?

ProPublica@propublica.org

The breast cancer center appealed thousands of Blue Cross reimbursements for being too low. At trial, the insurer revealed that it had never considered any of the appeals — and that they were pointless: “An appeal is not available to review an underpayment.” (Published April 2025)

After being defeated by Iran, tRump will likely delay his war on Cuba. But he probably still wants it.

Texas Paul@realtexaspaul.com

From pariah to player!!! Iran just made the deal of the century! Details emerge on the Iran deal. Are you on the hook? Not up front. Join the Coffee With Texas Paul community in the live chat! Live at 11 am Eastern.

These AI corporations do not have benign intentions toward us “little people”

Clayton Tucker@claytontuckertx.com

BREAKING: San Marcos just voted to prohibit data centers across the entire city. This is what happens when regular people stand up to the biggest corporations on earth. These corrupt bigshots may have money, but Texans still have the final say.