Twofer here: Last night Moderna got word the #FDA had approved its mRNA flu vaccine for older adults. www.statnews.com/2026/08/05/f... The decision came on the anniversary of when Health Sec. Kennedy axed flu pandemic preparedness funding for Moderna. www.statnews.com/2026/08/06/m...
FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, the first to use the technology
The FDA has approved Moderna’s influenza vaccine, the first licensed flu shot made using messenger RNA technology.
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I have a phone number from a different state. I leave messages all time using it. If this were true, why do my reps respond to me? I get not calling other reps than your own, but I don’t see how some software is doing this.
Celeste Pewter@celestepewter.bsky.social · 2w agoDO NOT DO THIS. Congressional software literally checks if you're in the district or not. If you're not in the district/state, you're clogging up lines. If you want to help, as someone you know who lives in those states to call.
As a GenXer who grew up during the Cold War, this seems unimaginable.
Mark Chadbourn@chadbourn.bsky.social · 2w agoRussian drone shot down by Romania.
Oh ffs. Trump wants Bolsonaro's son Flavio to be the next president of Brazil, so he sent officials down to "monitor" the election. Brazil suspected fuckery, said no, and wouldn't let them in. Now Trump is mad. Flavio's been making Trumpian claims about stolen elections. www.rawstory.com/brazil/
Trump admin fumes after Brazil kicks out US officials over election meddling fears: report
The State Department lashed out at Brazil Saturday after the country denied visas to two senior Trump administration officials over fears of a ploy to undermine its upcoming presidential election, The...
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I’ve decided not to fight my siblings over anything and luckily I’m (currently) in a position to do that. I also learned that my parents are not splitting things equally and I’m glad I know that now. If you have kids, don’t do this to them. Have the difficult conversations.
San Francisco Chronicle@sfchronicle.com · 2w agoDisputes between heirs can cost six to seven figures — and “the only people who win are the lawyers.” How do you pass on your estate and home to multiple heirs with minimal infighting?
It is shocking to me how many people in North America think the war in Sudan has ended. It has not. For regular updates follow @bsonblast.bsky.social and for important news/analysis follow @atarnetwork @AyinSudan @SudanTribune_EN.
Here’s your Saturday morning read: “We’re all familiar with the Mister Rogers ‘look for the helpers’ talk. But it’s worth remembering that Mister Rogers was talking to children when he said that. And we’re no longer children.” buttondown.com/monteiro/arc...
How to be useful
What’s your go-to piece of advice in life?
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I have an antenna. I don’t pay and I get the main broadcast news stations plus any number of news shows in Spanish and Vietnamese and other languages I don’t speak, but maybe you do. Plus three public TV networks, and a bunch of other stations. Not perfect, but it generally works.
Feathered Stone@stonefeathers.bsky.social · 2w agoYou know what I miss I miss the days that I could just turn on my TV not pay and get three different broadcast news options I’m tired of paying for shit. I’m tired of having a subscription for shit. You know what I realize I don’t need any of this shit.
Berlin, you beautiful city with your beautiful people, we’re all with you. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
“. A vehicle mowed down…”. No. A person driving the car intentionally or unintentionally (until known) drove it into the crowd.
Reuters@reuters.com · 2w agoBerlin Pride parade called off after car hits crowds, police say reut.rs/4yGs7sw
The El Niño climate pattern that is strengthening in the Pacific Ocean is on track to be the largest one in at least 150 years, researchers said today at a briefing. go.nature.com/4fkayak
This El Niño is set to be the largest on record by a ‘mind-blowing margin’
Forecasters predict that the monster climate pattern will combine with global warming to push global temperatures in 2027 to new heights.
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This guy will never know the joy of getting older and realizing one day that there are no Fs left in your pocket.
worm@rfksbrainworm.bsky.social · 2w agoextremely normal guy voice: I cloned myself so I can become my own blood boy.
Someone on Nextdoor saying that kids not having cell phones in schools is a “death sentence” for them. Somehow people born before cell phones were still alive to invent them.
Of the 52 confirmed cases this year in California, 49 were unvaccinated, or their vaccination status was unknown.
Bay Area health officials urge vaccination to prevent measles outbreak
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Friends, if you are in the DC area this summer, I urge you to visit the Renwick’s exhibit on state fairs. americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/...
With so many wildfires raging on—Southwest, Canada—I wrote a post about how beavers can help prevent wildfires. Click if you want a dose of critter cuteness, too! @azcentral.com @emilyfairfax.bsky.social
How Arizona's beavers could be a secret weapon in fire prevention
Scientists say beavers keep wetlands wet, leaving them less less prone to burn.
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🧶If anyone wants to knit or crochet a tiny Jimothy, kits available (plus link to the pattern) here >> marianatedyarns.com/products/jim...
Jimothy!
Design by Carolyn Michelle - CouleeCraft. The pattern is not included and can be purchased on ravelry.com Knit version Crochet version If you haven't heard of Jimothy, google him! He was filmed on Mo...
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Pretty sure the pill does this, too. I’d guess perimenopause, menopause, and HRT, too. It’s just hormones. So little research has been done on women or we would already know these things.
Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 3w ago“Cardiologists say pregnancy causes major changes throughout the cardiovascular system, including an increase in resting heart rate that wearable devices can detect.”
There is a limit of the amount of hours I can listen to people over a computer and I am long past that limit.
Nicaragua's long-serving president, Daniel Ortega, said the Central American country will no longer hold elections, eliminating the possibility of an electoral challenge when his term ends next year and further entrenching the rule he shares with his wife reut.rs/4fMmqSk
Ortega says Nicaragua will no longer hold elections
Nicaragua's long-serving president Daniel Ortega said the Central American country will no longer hold elections, eliminating the possibility of an electoral challenge when his term ends next year an...
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Stop saying “we” should do something when you want me to do it. I am super-literal, and easily annoyed, so I will purposefully not think of “we” as “me.” Also, you’re going to have to actually tell me to do it because you’ve annoyed me.
I completely support this because married people get double the exemption of what a single person does for the sale of the same house (purchase/sale price). I don’t mind paying the tax, but a single person shouldn’t have to pay more.
San Francisco Chronicle@sfchronicle.com · 3w agoA growing push in Congress would reduce — or eliminate — capital gains tax on the sale of a primary home. Here’s why such proposals could have an outsize impact in the Bay Area.
Soccer players get a love tap and flop on the ground grimacing for three minutes. A goal is scored and they knock each other all over the place.
