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Dennis Keim

@denniskeim.bsky.social
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Foreign languages, computer sci, wind energy, Cornhuskers, producer coops, political economics & electric bikes. Breast cancer survivor. Degrees in engineering, microbiology and early childhood education. Yes, it's complicated. Слава Україні!

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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 46m
"Targeted gene therapies are highly effective at stopping cancers, but the very abundance of the treatments, plus cost and sluggish change, are hindering access." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/s...
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New Cancer Drugs Are Revolutionary. Why Don’t More Patients Get Them? (Gift Article)
Targeted gene therapies are highly effective at stopping cancers, but the very abundance of the treatments, plus cost and sluggish change, are hindering access.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...
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Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says (Gift Article)
President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the ambassador to China. The White House later said the U.S. had no plans for such a sale.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"'The Sopranos,' 'The Wire,' 'Mad Men' and 'Breaking Bad,' besides being among the best shows the medium has ever produced, together served as a televisual Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/o...
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Opinion | The Four TV Shows That Heralded America’s Fall (Gift Article)
Four TV shows, now acknowledged as the medium’s high point, each cannily predicted the ways in which America would start to crack apart.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
TradWife trends... www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/s...
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Bernadine Bluntly’s Brand Was Tradwife. Then She Got Divorced. (Gift Article)
What happens when a trad influencer leaves her husband, questions her beliefs, stops selling anti-feminism T-shirts — and still needs to make a living online?
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A Polish farm girl taken to the Soviet gulags. These personal stories are so powerful. It's good that hers was recorded for future generations to experience. youtu.be/a9Y4csAmCKY?...
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One of the last remaining survivors of the Gulag tells her astonishing story
YouTube video by Museum of Communist Terror
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
How it went down. Gift article. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/u...
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How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center (Gift Article)
Internal emails and documents demonstrate the political capture of the institution, including how officials once pursued a plan to unload much of the art collection.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Today is Star Trek Day. 60 years since the first show came to our televisions. . www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/c...
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‘Star Trek’’s Intergenerational Fan Base Shares More Than Just Quotes (Gift Article)
After 60 years, the series gives families a chance to pass down not only shared language but values, too.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I suspect the purges will continue unabated. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/u...
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The Battle to Save General Donahue From Hegseth’s Army Purge (Gift Article)
Gen. Christopher T. Donahue’s vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world. Could they save his career?
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Health note. Neuropathy help? Take a trip without leaving the farm and less neuropathy? Count me in. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/h...
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Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy, Study Finds (Gift Article)
The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans. Clinical trials begin this month.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Here we go. Who needs approvals these days? www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/u...
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Plans Announced to Break Ground on Trump’s Triumphal Arch Before Final Approval (Gift Article)
Doug Burgum, the interior secretary, announced plans to start work on the site of the 250-foot-tall triumphal arch. Final approval of the project is still pending.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Writing is fundamental to so many good things. But AI is here. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/u...
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What Do Students Lose When They Stop Writing? (Gift Article)
Educators are worried that many students can no longer write essays without A.I. And it’s costing more than just grammar skills.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
"A study by the Society of Automotive Engineers found that auto start/stop can save drivers anywhere between 7% and 26% in fuel costs for a feature that now costs almost nothing for automakers to install." www.jalopnik.com/2249080/sean...
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Trump Administration Is Working Hard To Make Cars Less Efficient During Historic High Gas Prices They Caused - Jalopnik
It seems increasingly deranged and confusing things come out of the White House every day, but especially from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
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Kaz @amkaz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I feel like I'm going insane every time I see it, but FYI—Abdul El-Sayed is NOT a member of DSA. He is just Muslim. These are in fact different things. cc: @tanglenews.bsky.social
readtangle.com answer to reader question on DSA support for abolishing the police

Text: "As for individual DSA or democratic socialist-aligned candidates, it’s a mixed bag. Politicians like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) were vocal supporters of defunding the police in 2020 but have stopped centering the issue in their platforms (though they haven’t explicitly renounced the slogan, either). Some, like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D), have sought to distance themselves from past support. And others, like Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), have opposed the idea from the beginning."
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
"Vaccination should be required for everyone, with exemptions only for medical necessity. Vaccine resisters should be thought of like drunken drivers: people who recklessly endanger innocent strangers." www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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Trump has made 'freedom' a cover for killing kids | Opinion
Measles and SSPE kill more often than doctors once believed. The Trump administration's vaccine exemptions could expose thousands of children to it.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Good article as usual from Bloomberg. Gift link. "...the slashing of domestic virology research will undoubtedly take a toll, too, even if the costs take decades to become apparent. " www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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A Top Virus Scientist Stared Down Covid Lab-Leak Proponents. Now His Life’s Work Is at Stake
The battle over Covid’s origins has come for Bob Garry, who’s faced some of the world’s deadliest viral threats.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The stupidity never ends. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/u...
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Do D.E.I. Bike Paths Exist? The Trump Administration Says Yes. (Gift Article)
The administration has revoked funding for bike paths, and encouraged removing some. A cycling advocate said it is playing on the idea of “that dork on a bike.”
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Money A-Gogo! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Meet the Megadonors Who Have Poured $1.2 Billion Into the Midterms (Gift Article)
The leaderboard of the top 20 donors is dominated by the tech industry and ultrawealthy Republicans.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Medical note. Good news for us older folks. "The decade-long study found the medication decreased the risk of a first major cardiovascular event by 30% for those aged over 70." www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Statins can safely cut risk of heart attacks or strokes in healthy people aged over 70, world-first clinical trial shows
Australian-led trial finds low risk of side effects from common cholesterol-lowering medication for otherwise healthy older people
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
More good vaccine news. Shingrix. www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
"The Trump administration risks a clash with Beijing as it tries to cut off Iran’s economic lifelines without upending a fragile U.S.-China truce." www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/b...
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China Pushes Back After Trump Tightens the Screws on Iran (Gift Article)
The Trump administration risks a clash with Beijing as it tries to cut off Iran’s economic lifelines without upending a fragile U.S.-China truce.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...
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Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80 (Gift Article)
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/o...
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Opinion | Go Ahead, Sean Duffy. Let Your Daughter Go to Harvard. (Gift Article)
Four years at Harvard won’t corrupt your children.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
More good news in cancer treatment. And for Moderna and Merck shareholders. And mRNA vaccines. www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/m...
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Cancer vaccine from Moderna, Merck shows promise in late-stage trial; both stocks soar
The combination regimen significantly extended the time patients lived without their melanoma returning, compared with Keytruda alone.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Health note. Your Local Epidemiologist. One of my favorite Substack newsletters. yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/covid-19-a...
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Covid-19 and dengue creeping up, vaccinations creeping down, a new mRNA flu vaccine, and more
The Dose (August 18)
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A classic. youtu.be/QR4vE9xL3yk?...
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Dusty Springfield You Don't Have To Say You Love
YouTube video by willybeable
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/08/13/u...
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U.S. Investigated Left-Leaning Groups During Minnesota Immigration Crackdown (Gift Article)
The government conducted expansive surveillance, infiltrated group chats and obtained financial records of organizations never accused of crimes.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Energy note. Inch by inch. www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
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California was mostly solar-powered in May — a global first
No major economy had previously received over half its electricity from solar across an entire month. Thank the mild, sunny spring weather, and batteries.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
DSA in the Democratic Party Update. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/13/m...
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Inside the Democratic Socialists of America’s Audacious Quest for Power (Gift Article)
Democratic Socialists are capturing more votes than ever before — even as they run up against the limits of their appeal.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
"In a study of young adults published in JAMA Network Open, those who participated in a one-week social media detox experienced a boost in their mental health, with symptoms of anxiety dropping by 16.1%, depression by 24.8%, and insomnia by 14.5%." news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
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Early research shows benefits of social media break — Harvard Gazette
A recently published study shows taking a one-week break from social media has benefits. But there is still much more to learn.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
No need to drag an unpopular party with you. And most parties seem unpopular these days. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/o...
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Opinion | Can Nebraska’s Definitely-Not-a-Democrat Candidate Crack the G.O.P. Hold on Red America? (Gift Article)
The Democratic brand is just too toxic in large swaths of the country.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
"Ballot Measure 2, which will appear on the November ballot, seeks to repeal Alaska’s ranked choice voting method, along with open primaries and campaign finance laws that were themselves adopted by ballot measure in 2020." www.adn.com/politics/202...
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Elon Musk spends big in push to repeal Alaska’s voting system
Musk became the latest billionaire to throw his support behind an Alaska ballot measure.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Bidenomics revisited. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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Bidenomics Was More Successful Than People Think
Conventional wisdom holds that Joe Biden’s bet on climate investment was a bust. The data suggest otherwise.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Want to set up a smart home? Shelly makes open source gear to make it happen. us.shelly.com
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Shelly USA
Shelly provides advanced smart home automation solutions for seamless control of lighting, temperature, and energy. Make your home smarter today.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Interesting long COVID research. "Whether these reactivated viruses affect the health of people with COVID-19 remains unclear." www.science.org/content/arti...
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COVID-19 can wake up dormant viruses in the body, large study confirms
Virus reactivations by SARS-CoV-2 could worsen initial symptoms and increase risk of Long Covid
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
First some of France's nuclear reactors shutdown and now... "Hungary and Romania have been forced to shut down nuclear reactors cooled by the Danube for the first time, as record-low water levels deepen fears of an energy crisis across the region." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
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Romania blasts rock to divert water from drought-hit Danube to nuclear reactor
Hungary and Romania face energy crisis as record-low river levels force atomic power plants to reduce output
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Geography lesson. "Ceuta has been a Spanish city since the 16th century, but it is not part of mainland Spain... Illegal immigrants cannot travel from Ceuta to mainland Spain at all. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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The Far Right Is Distorting Ceuta
We’ve seen this before.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure." www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/u...
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Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course. (Gift Article)
Barely a third of Americans approve of Mr. Trump’s handling of the job, putting him at historic depths for a second-term president at this stage of his tenure.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/m...
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In ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Oppenheimer,’ Nolan Knows Civilization Is at Stake (Gift Article)
In very different films, the director’s penchant for playing with time is in service to a larger concern about human bonds across eras.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
"With none of President Trump’s aims accomplished and the Strait of Hormuz closed, U.S. allies see dysfunction and vulnerability from the war." www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/w...
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In Iran, the U.S. Appears Headed for a Strategic Defeat, Allies Fear (Gift Article)
With none of President Trump’s aims accomplished and the Strait of Hormuz closed, U.S. allies see dysfunction and vulnerability from the war.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Another great video over on Type Ashton. youtu.be/2jqewEFDWEs?...
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America's Secret Love of "European Socialism"
YouTube video by Type Ashton
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
"The program was restructured by the Biden administration to put a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs. It also allowed Medicare to negotiate prices for certain high-cost drugs." thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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Trump slashes Medicare drug subsidies, cutting against affordability message
The end of a subsidy program that helped keep costs down for Medicare drug coverage could leave millions of seniors with higher monthly costs, a move that undermines the Trump administration’…
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Great reporting by NPR. www.npr.org/2026/08/01/n...
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Spain's Pedro Sánchez was a hero of migrants. After Ceuta, he faces his biggest challenge
The pro-immigration leader is facing backlash at home and abroad after roughly 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Sad news over on LinkedIn, Pliny Fisk III of the Max Pot down in Austin has died. He was an early and persistent voice in sustainability studies. www.archpaper.com/2025/11/cent...
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Art of the Dodgy Deal? www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/c...
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Trump’s Fixation on Arctic Ships Led to Billions in No-Bid Contracts (Gift Article)
The president decided to buy 11 polar icebreakers after a game of golf with Finland’s president. Experts say it’s far from clear the United States needs so many.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The New Anti-Communism at work. www.foxbusiness.com/politics/com...
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Commerce Dept to demand equity from 7 tech companies as a condition to tap into millions in federal funding
The Department of Commerce plans to require seven companies to fork over equity in order to obtain federal funding to develop technology.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/u...
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U.S. Sees Iran as Likely Behind Cyberattack on Minnesota Water Systems (Gift Article)
Investigators cautioned that the assessment was preliminary. There were no indications that any water supply had been rendered unsafe to drink.
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"The study found that overall, the excess death rate for Republican voters was 5.4 percentage points, or 76%, higher than the excess death rate for Democratic voters." ysph.yale.edu/news-article...
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Study Finds Large Gap in Excess Deaths Along Partisan Lines After COVID-19 Vaccines Introduced
A team of Yale researchers has found that Republican voters in two U.S. states had more excess deaths than Democratic voters after vaccines for COVID-19 became
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"But the past 2 weeks, Fauci, 74, has reserved 2 hours on most days to put on a protective plastic suit and help treat a U.S. health care worker who became infected with Ebola in Sierra Leone. www.science.org/content/arti...
science.org
Why NIH's Anthony Fauci is treating Ebola patients himself
Spending 2 hours daily with patients has given NIAID chief
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Dennis Keim @denniskeim.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"...indoor nitrogen dioxide levels decreased by 70%...participants’ asthma symptoms went from moderate to mild, demonstrating improvements 'similar to — or even greater than — those reported in clinical trials of commonly used asthma medications.'" www.cnet.com/health/a-stu...
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Switching From a Gas Stove to Electric Can Improve Asthma, Study Finds - CNET
New research shows just how much gas stoves may affect people with respiratory conditions.
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