As the virus infects MKs, and expresses the spike protein on the surface of emerging proplatelets, the immune system senses a much more 🔥dangerous situation.

Body’s own circulating blood cells are now infected — beyond the respiratory tract, beyond the oropharynx.

For Student Journalists: 20 tips for staying safe while covering protests. I’ll be posting more resources here but this is a great start. 1/x splc.org/protests/

On top of the authoritarian laundry list that Trump gave to Time Magazine he would also close the pandemic preparedness office on day one. Because being unprepared went so swimmingly last time.

Interesting #H5N1 preprint on wastewater just dropped.

medrxiv.org/content/10.110…
Three take-homes:

1. Can H5 be detected in wastewater? Yes, one company (Verily) now has an assay. It's 100% specific. Huge first step.

Robert George—a Leonard Leo confidante & Princeton professor—claims that embryos are “persons” under the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution, giving them equal protection under the law. Translation: abortion = murder, and states have NO right to allow abortion access. 1/

“To carry out a deportation operation designed to remove more than 11 million people from the country, Trump told me, he would be willing to build migrant detention camps and deploy the U.S. military, both at the border and inland. He would let red states monitor women’s

Later this week, I’m holding a hearing on how Congress and our partners can make broadband affordable for all. This is happening at a crucial time as we fight to keep the Affordable Connectivity Program alive. Keep an eye out for my hearing to learn more.

Trump's paranoia takes center stage now. It's part of his pathology. He trusts nobody. David Pecker and Hope Hicks - two longtime friends - are prosecution witnesses? Now Epshteyn is indicted!? Who's left to trust? Mad Marge misplayed her House gambit; Kristi Noem wrote about

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I played squaredle.com/xp 04/30:
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🎯 In the top 31% by accuracy

Tuna shaming is one of the worst kinds of shaming.

Very thorough account and analysis of Kristi Noem killing her dog and applicable South Dakota law

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On this #MentalHealthMonday we want to celebrate Bhangra-dancing sensation Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon! Gurdeep, an inspiring MoodMover featured during our January Move for your Mood campaign, is widely recognized for spreading positivity through dance. Learn more: hubs.la/Q02vn7c-0

REALLY ANNOYED at #Vizio WatchFree + #DoctorWho programming. It skips important episodes where companions are introduced & leave, & leaves out some very good stories.
The Planet of Fire, Terminus, The Visitation, The Keeper of Traken, The Invisible Enemy, ... #Vizio #WatchFree +

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Armies around the world are quietly very concerned about Long Covid.
They have to be quiet because it's a national security issue.
They can't say 'ALL OUR SOLDIERS ARE FAILING THEIR MEDICALS'.
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