CptStarHige

Earth is a globe. Climate change is real. We're made of star stuff. Get over it.

[CptStarHige @CptStarHige]

@JohnAvlon @jaketapper See this; https://t.co/5mGWESL96G

[Eric Feigl-Ding @DrEricDing]

2) for the ULTIMATE SCHOOL SAFETY / RISK thread... read and follow @dgurdasani1

She is my most trusted source for all things school transmission risk.

[Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth) @adamscochran]

In the US the total routine injections by age 2, is 13.

They are:

Hep B, Valexis (DTaP, IPV, Hib), PCV, Valexis dose 2, PCV dose 2, Vaxelis dose 3, PCV dose 3, PCV booster, MMR(V), Hib booster, Hepatitis A #1, DTaP booster, Hepatitis A #2

In Denmark, by age 2 it is 11 doses because they combine their hepatitis boosters with the MMRV doses.

Even with voluntary inoculations, no child in the US has 72 injections.

The average American who is not diabetic, will take 53~ years to reach 72 injections, assuming they get an annual flu shot.

There also is no blanket “European Standard” of inoculation, it varies by country with Denmark being the lowest because they have approved combination doses.

A child in Denmark still gets all the same vaccines that a US child did before Trump’s proposed changes.

They just think you’re too stupid to look.

[Michael Weiss @michaeldweiss]

North Korea sends troops to wage war in Europe. Iran sends Shahed drones and missiles to Russia to wage war in Europe, and IRGC trainers to Crimea to show them how to use the drones. China helps Russia evade sanctions to wage war in Europe and now, per Reuters, even trains Russian troops to wage war in Europe. Ukraine hits one Iranian cargo ship carrying military equipment and suddenly wars are merging and it might even be World War III.

[California Department of Public Health @CAPublicHealth]

Traveling? The U.S. is experiencing a summer COVID-19 surge. Lower your chance of catching COVID-19 by masking in indoor public places like airports and planes. Wear a high-quality mask like an N95, KN95 or KF94 to stay protected. Learn more: https://t.co/UqPYkNWTXM

[Dianna Cowern @thephysicsgirl]

Two days ago, my dad William “Bill” Cowern passed away somewhat unexpectedly. I flew last minute to Hawaii to be with him and my family for his last days. I feel incredibly lucky to be healthy enough I could finally see him after years of missing him. My dad was joking, and swearing, and crying until his last moments. You asked how he was doing and he replied with a smile, “I’m dyin’ here!” His humor and warmth were a gift he gave until the very end.

Some of you might know my dad from my videos talking about getting hit by lightning (twice!) or interrupting our filming to ask me why his PDF was printing small. (Holiday time was always dad tech support time.)

But I knew him as a 6’3 gentle giant. He gave the biggest bear hugs as he welcomed anyone and everyone into his home, and into his life. He was curious about people and the universe. He’s the reason I love science, math, qnd scifi. He’s the reason I’m curious about the world.

He was a Vietnam war helicopter pilot in the Marines. But much of the island of Kauai (where I grew up) knew him as “The Tree Man.” He was a tree farmer, and true tree lover his whole life. He could talk to you endlessly, and humorously slowly, about trees, vitamin D, Larry Bird, or one of his many other obsessions. He just loved to share. He shared his knowledge, his kindness, his stories, and his warm love with everyone.

I will miss him every day. He was the reason I went into science communication. I hope even half of his warmth and greatness lives on through me, my 4 wonderful siblings, and my amazing mom.

I love you forever, Dad. 🖤💔🖤

[Morgan J. Freeman @mjfree]

‼️‼️‼️ BREAKING

The FDA’s top vaccine official just resigned.

Dr. Peter Marks wrote this in his resignation letter about HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.:

"It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”

Full Story: https://t.co/BhxUmcxTpY

[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

This week started with administration officials refusing to acknowledge that Russia started the war in Ukraine. It ends with a tense, shocking conversation in the Oval Office and whispers from the White House that they may try to end all U.S. support for Ukraine. I know foreign policy is not for the faint of heart, but right now, I am sick to my stomach as the administration appears to be walking away from our allies and embracing Putin, a threat to democracy and U.S. values around the world.

[Pop Crave @PopCrave]

Caroline Polachek has voted early for Kamala Harris.

[MAGA Cult Slayer @MAGACult2]

That’s my mf’in President! #WeAreNotGoingBack #USDemocracy #VoteEarlyforKamala

[Ron Filipkowski @RonFilipkowski]

Holy shit. Trump is screwed. https://t.co/H4SAPTlcpy

[Seth Abramson @SethAbramson]

This video is incredible.

Everyone should RETWEET it so the whole *world* sees it.

[Trump Lie Tracker (Commentary Account) @MAGALieTracker]

BREAKING: Barack Obama issues a DEVASTATING rebuke of last night’s Trump rally in a way only he could. This is a must watch. Retweet so all Americans see this.

[Adam Carlson @admcrlsn]

Anderson Cooper (1:39):
“I don’t think any anchor on this network has been going around saying ‘is she Black?’”

Dana Bash, host of CNN’s Inside Politics, interview with Kamala Harris on August 29:

[Hugo Lowell @hugolowell]

New on WSJ: Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. At one point, Putin asked him to avoid activating his Starlink internet service over Taiwan as a favor to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, said two people briefed on the request

[MeidasTouch @MeidasTouch]

MASSIVE BREAKING VIA @WSJ

Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Vladimir Putin since 2022, discussing a range of topics including personal matters, business, and geopolitics.

- Putin asked Musk not to activate Starlink over Taiwan as a favor to Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- Musk initially supported Ukraine’s military with Starlink but later restricted its use for offensive operations, aligning with Russia’s interests.
- Russian officials have pressured Musk on several fronts, including potential threats to his businesses, while Kremlin disinformation campaigns use Musk’s social platform X to influence U.S. politics.
- Musk’s deep connections to U.S. military projects, including SpaceX’s $1.8 billion classified contracts, raise national security alarms over his close ties to Putin.
- Musk is now a key backer of Trump’s 2024 campaign and could hold a major role in a future Trump administration.

🔗https://t.co/ru1ytql213

[Headquarters @HQNewsNow]

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[Republicans against Trump @RpsAgainstTrump]

Van Jones: “Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are not taking the same exam. And I think it bothers people. They’re not taking the same exam. He gets to be lawless. She has to be flawless. That’s what’s unfair.”

[The Lincoln Project @ProjectLincoln]

Yes, he really said that.

[Sarah Longwell @SarahLongwell25]

My god, this piece:

Trump: ‘I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had’ https://t.co/0KT62qPY5r

[Knowa De Baraso @KnowaDeBaraso]

This should be career ending