Texas is delaying its typical September 1 release of maternal mortality data until December 1, conveniently timed to be after the midterm election. Recent reports have shown a sharp rise in ectopic pregnancy deaths after the abortion ban went into effect. www.austinchronicle.com/news/texas-p...

Texas’ Pregnancy Death Report Set to Release After Midterms • The Austin Chronicle

Texas’ Pregnancy Death Report Set to Release After Midterms

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This should be on the front page of every newspaper tomorrow.

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New analysis from @propublica.org: Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans. www.propublica.org/article/ecto...

Yes, the Republican party will likely destroy our country if they maintain control of Congress. But I still refuse to vote for any Democrat whose views differ in any way from mine on any issue.

Chinook salmon have recolonised 88% of their historic range on the Klamath River, with more than 13,000 fish passing the old Iron Gate Dam site in 2025, up from 7,700 the year before. Two years after the dams’ removal, it’s going better than anyone predicted. buff.ly/pToC9gB #ShareGoodNewsToo

Today, the Heritage Foundation, the org behind Project2025, took credit for driving Lonnie Bunch out the Smithsonian Institution. Bunch was the first African American and first historian to serve as head of the Smithsonian. But sure, tell me again how it’s not about racism.

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This is seismic news for fisheries scientists. Northern cod is *the* iconic symbol of total fisheries collapse due to overfishing (and other factors) *and* the iconic symbol of a complete failure to recover for decades afterwards. This is like announcing the complete recovery of bison on land.

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For the first time in over 30 years, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Northern cod stock has been deemed “healthy” by Ottawa. www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/09/05/i...

It's a scandal that the president of the United States is out of his damn mind. It's also a scandal that major news media aren't telling you that, loudly and often.

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Terry Pratchett gave specific instructions for what should happen with his unfinished work after his death, namely that the hard drive containing the work should be crushed with a steamroller. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...

Terry Pratchett's unpublished works crushed by steamroller

It is thought up to 10 incomplete novels were destroyed, as per the author's final wishes.

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“It’s not the place anyone chooses to end up in, but it’s truly the very best place to be," says Leslie Mellinger of her experience at UT MD Anderson. How she went from a poor prognosis after being diagnosed with aggressive thyroid cancer to showing no evidence of disease. #EndCancer

Anaplastic thyroid cancer survivor finds perfect fit at UT MD Anderson

Leslie Mellinger came to UT MD Anderson with an anaplastic thyroid cancer diagnosis and a poor prognosis. Here, she found a caring team of individuals who helped her get more time with her family.

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God-level badassery: Canadian Constable Sukhvinder “Suki” Singh Sunger, Drum Major of the Vancouver Police Pipe Band making history at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-o...

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If you've got an older vehicle that doesn't support CarPlay or Android Auto, here's a standalone display from CarpodGo that's fast, bright and easy to set up. Also: I am STILL bad at retirement. #carplay

Review: CarpodGo’s T4 Plus is CarPlay that’s bright, fast and in your face.

The Carpodgo T4 Plus is an excellent standalone CarPlay display, and if you’re in the market for a way to bring CarPlay to an older vehicle, it’s worth the money.

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Top story: As the strong mayor of Texas' largest city, the former dean of the Texas Senate should be able to get his way in Houston. But he faces a shrinking ability to do so without vindictive state Republicans or other regional actors intervening.

The Last Mayor of Houston

As the strong mayor of Texas' largest city, the former dean of the Texas Senate should be able to get his way in Houston. But he faces a shrinking ability to do so without vindictive state…

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Why do some cancers not respond to targeted therapies? How do we stop early cancer or premalignancy before it starts? The Breakthroughs Discovery Program at UT MD Anderson is tackling these research themes and more to further our mission to #EndCancer.

What’s next in cancer research?

UT MD Anderson science teams are shifting their focus away from disease-specific research to focusing more on addressing questions that span multiple cancer types. The goal? To make a greater impact for cancer patients. Learn about some of the exciting research that’s ahead.

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Fiction Standout #2: Startup Hell by @caitlinrozakis.bsky.social left me rooting for the demon. A fun story about a startup hellscape with a bit of extra hell thrown in.

Many others may have weigh in on your positions, accusations and assumptions, as well. @duh4healthcare.bsky.social @nationalnurses.bsky.social @pnhp.bsky.social @jayapal.house.gov www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/mark...

Mark Cuban: Why US hospitals ‘don’t know their costs’

Mark Cuban hospitals cost transparency issues highlight how lack of granular cost data undermines pricing and reform efforts in U.S. healthcare.

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Dolly Parton & Tim Curry on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1985)🇺🇸

Tonight’s Challenge: Find the one competent and honest man in the pic. (HINT: It’s a trick question! There are none.)

🚨BREAKING: Republicans in Tarrant County, Texas just slashed Election Day polling places by 30%. Voters packed the meeting in protest, warning the move will disenfranchise students and low-income communities.

‘A deliberate barrier’: Texas battleground county cuts 30% of midterm voting locations

Outraged Tarrant County voters showed up at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting in force, more than filling two overflow rooms and holding signs with a clear message about the Republican local…

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Misinformation knows how to find you. We don't know how to find it... Here is my latest piece, just published on @usatoday.com, warning that we aren't ready for 2026. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio... #Misinformation #Elections2026 #Disinformation #USelections

I helped build Obama's 2008 campaign. Democrats aren't ready for 2026.

The most dangerous political misinformation of the 2026 midterm election may not go viral. You may never see it at all.

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