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Sara Samora

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Reporter @ Manufacturing Dive – Informa TechTarget || #USMC veteran || MVJNetwork bdmbr || Columbia Journalism & UHouston alumna || ssamora@industrydive.com

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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Did I really use a Top Gun reference for this story's headline? Yes, I did. Aerospace & defense entities’ adoption of digital threads in their operations is widespread, but their scaling is limited, per a survey by the Aerospace Industries Association & EY. www.manufacturingdive.com/news/ey-defe...
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The need for speed and the struggle to implement digital threads
Aerospace and defense companies are in the danger zone when it comes to using the technology to scale manufacturing, according to an EY and Aerospace Industries Association survey.
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The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · 23/04/2026
Dan Reed was a documentary filmmaker who specialized in terrorism and war when he detoured into very different terrain, explosive in other ways entirely: the accusations of child sexual abuse that have followed Michael Jackson since 1993.
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“People Just Don’t Care”: ‘Leaving Neverland’ Director on Why Michael Jackson Won the Court of Public Opinion
Dan Reed was a documentary filmmaker who specialized in terrorism and war when he detoured into very different terrain, explosive in other ways entirely: the accusations of child sexual abuse that have followed Michael Jackson since 1993.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
#ICYMI Another workers' strike in the defense manufacturing sector. The strike began on April 4 at Olin's ammunitions plant in Missouri after over 1,300 employees, represented by the @machinistsunion.bsky.social, voted to reject Olin's contract proposal. www.manufacturingdive.com/news/olin-wi...
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Over 1,300 Winchester workers strike at Olin factory in Missouri
The IAM union said “very little production” is taking place at the Winchester ammunition plant, which produces small arms cartridges, such as the 5.56mm, 7.62mm and .50 Caliber, for the U.S. military.
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Robert Farley @drfarls.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/u...
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How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
#ICYMI The White House proposed a record $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon's FY2027 budget. The funding would go toward ramping up drone and munitions production, and shipbuilding. Reach out to me via DM or email at ssamora@industrydive.com if you want to talk defense manufacturing. bit.ly/4sYybtm
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Trump’s $1.5T DOD budget proposal calls for more munitions production
The Defense Department’s fiscal year 2027 allocation also aims to ramp up manufacturing of domestic critical minerals, shipbuilding and the F-47 fighter jet.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 21/01/2026
BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Ralph Lauren Corp. have launched two new initiatives aimed at strengthening domestic fashion manufacturing, the collaborators announced Wednesday. www.manufacturingdive.com/news/ralph-l...
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Ralph Lauren, CFDA launch 2 fashion manufacturing grant programs
The initiatives aim to help manufacturers and designers modernize equipment, expand services and train workers in New York City’s Garment District and apparel-producing regions nationwide.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
I went on a day-long search earlier this week seeking the states' #PFAS laws and regulations that will be in effect in 2026. Check it out below, and if your operations are in these states and are affected, or if Manufacturing Dive missed any legislation or rules, let us know! bit.ly/4qnVtqY
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State PFAS laws and regulations taking effect in 2026
States such as Colorado and Maine have banned more products, while states such as Minnesota and New Mexico will require manufacturers to submit reports detailing their use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
"Isiah Whitlock Jr., a veteran character actor known for memorable roles in such series as 'The Wire,' 'Veep,' 'Your Honor' and 'The Residence' and a number of Spike Lee movies, died Tuesday in New York. He was 71." deadline.com/2025/12/isia...
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Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies: ‘The Wire’ Actor & Frequent Spike Lee Collaborator Was 71
Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for his roles in The Wire, Veep, Your Honor and The Residence and a number of Spike Lee movies, passed away Dec. 30.
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David Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Andy Muschietti, you will pay for your crimes! 😭😭😭 #IT #WelcometoDerry
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Rainesford Stauffer @rainesford.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
"Weissman was in her dorm room at Brown when a friend called to warn her that a shooting was under way. Her initial feelings of panic soon turned to anger, she told NBC. “I’m angry that I thought I’d never have to deal with this again, and here I am eight years later,” Weissman told NBC News."
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Two survivors of Brown University attack escaped other school shootings
Mia Tretta was shot in the abdomen in 2019 at a school near LA and Zoe Weissman witnessed a Florida shooting in 2018
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Volk’s Beard @volksbeard.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Once again, as a veteran, and in regards to #IT welcome to Derry…. Yes, the military is truly that fucking stupid.
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zorabug 🐛 @witchsocks.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
lily welcome to derry screaming
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Vulture @vulture.com · 08/12/2025
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ star Chris Chalk talks playing the height of Dick Hallorann’s fear and developing the character who would become central to ‘The Shining.’
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Chris Chalk Knows His Dick Hallorann Isn’t a Nice Person Yet
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ star Chris Chalk talks playing the height of Dick Hallorann’s fear and developing the character who would become central to ‘The Shining.’
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Vulture @vulture.com · 08/12/2025
Ingrid’s long-awaited reunion with Pennywise isn’t what she thought it would be, which begs the question, Who and what did she think the creature was?
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It: Welcome to Derry Recap: Ashes to Ashes
Ingrid’s long-awaited reunion with Pennywise isn’t what she thought it would be, which begs the question, Who and what did she think the creature was?
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
(1/2) The Machinists' strike at #Boeing's St. Louis-area facilities has ended. More than 3,200 Boeing employees represented by IAM District 837 voted to ratify the company’s revised contract on Thursday. bit.ly/4qZl0Yq
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Machinists ratify Boeing’s fifth contract proposal, ending strike at fighter jet plants
Had the IAM District 837-represented workers chosen to reject the offer, the company could not guarantee employees would not be displaced, said Steve Parker, the plane manufacturer’s defense, space an...
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
(1/4) #Boeing workers represented by IAM District 837 will vote on Boeing's revised offer on Sunday, Oct. 26. However, the bargaining committee told union members that it does **not** endorse the Super Horner maker's modified proposal. www.boeing.com/specialty/ia...
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
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How the Corporate Takeover of American Politics Began | Robert Reich
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
"The pay gap between hospital executives and average employees is on the rise, even after a bump in some frontline workers’ wages during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published this month in Health Affairs." www.healthcaredive.com/news/pay-gap...
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Pay gap between hospital CEOs and workers on the rise: study
The average wage of chief executives rose by 27.5% from 2009 to 2023, while the average pay for all hospital employees rose 9.8%, according to research in Health Affairs.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Apple product maker Foxconn and Japan-based conglomerate Softbank will establish a joint data center equipment manufacturing facility in Lordstown, Ohio, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu announced Monday. www.manufacturingdive.com/news/foxconn...
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Foxconn, Softbank to establish joint data center equipment factory
The Apple product manufacturer sold the Lordstown, Ohio, facility to the Japan-based conglomerate for $375 million.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
#Boeing fighter jet workers in Missouri and Illinois voted to reject the company’s latest proposal on Sunday, according to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The strike is set to begin Monday. www.goiam.org/news/iam-dis... www.boeing.com/specialty/ia...
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IAM District 837 Members in St. Louis Reject Latest Boeing Offer, Strike for Fair Contract - IAM Union
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 3, 2025 – Approximately 3,200 highly-skilled IAM Union members at Boeing facilities in St. Louis, St. Charles, Mo., and Mascoutah, Ill. voted on Sunday, August 3, 2025 to reject a modified four-year labor agreement with Boeing. This vote follows members’ overwhelming rejection of Boeing’s earlier proposal on Sunday, July 27. A strike will
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
#Boeing posted its last, "best" and final offer to IAM District 837. In the latest contract proposal, Boeing withdrew alternative workweek schedules, added a reward for good attendance at $0.50 an hour, and a $5K bonus *IF* the contract is ratified by 11:59 p.m. CST. www.boeing.com/specialty/ia...
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
The demand for solid rocket motors rises amid global conflicts. L3Harris Technologies is investing “nearly half a billion dollars” into further expanding its LSRM manufacturing campus in Camden, Arkansas. bit.ly/4l3suVY
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L3Harris to futher expand rocket motor manufacturing site in Arkansas
The defense contractor is investing nearly half a billion dollars in the Camden site to accelerate the production of LSRM propulsion for missile defense targets, interceptors and hypersonic vehicles.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert tells studio audience CBS is canceling 'The Late Show,' to end in May 2026.
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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
And of course, if you are interested in the fall co-hort for Race, Media and International Affairs, you can sign up for the waitlist here: I will teach this material as much as I can! www.resistancesummerschool.com/fall-2025-wa...
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Fall 2025 Waitlist — Resistance Summer School
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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Columbia canceled my class on Race and Media. But I decided to teach it anyway. So I built a school, instead. 500+ students online and in person. My first independently operated course and lecture begins TONIGHT! WE MOVE!! karenattiah.substack.com/p/resistance...
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Resistance Summer School is officially in Session!
Columbia cancelled my class on Race and Media, but I'm teaching the people anyway.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
"The Times looked closely at claims submitted by the V.A., which has accounted for one of the highest totals of canceled contracts on the wall, but also some of its bigger mistakes." www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/u...
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Facing Painful Cuts, the V.A. Reported Dubious Savings to DOGE
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 11/07/2025
If this goes through, say goodbte to Wired, Teen Vogue, Ars Technica, The New Yorker, Them, and Vanity Fair as you know them currently. They'll be gutted and reoriented towards oligarch friendly propaganda.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
#Boeing's orders and deliveries of its commercial aircraft have increased by 328% and 60% year over year, respectively, in the first half of 2025. www.manufacturingdive.com/news/boeing-...
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Boeing’s commercial deliveries continue to improve in Q2
While the plane manufacturer has a strong backlog, the company is keeping its focus on improving safety and quality to ramp up production.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
"Doctors at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals nationwide could refuse to treat unmarried veterans and Democrats under new hospital guidelines imposed following an executive order by Donald Trump." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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‘Extremely disturbing and unethical’: new rules allow VA doctors to refuse to treat Democrats, unmarried veterans
Trump order allows VA staff to decline providing healthcare to patients based on political affiliation or marital status
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Former Syrian official claims Assad gave order to kill Austin Tice in 2013 www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Mel Brooks @officialmelbrooks.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
I told you we’d be back
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
#Boeing’s first quarter revenue jumped 18% year-over-year to approximately $19.5 billion, primarily driven by higher commercial plane delivery volume. However, the results only reflect #tariffs enacted as of March 31. www.manufacturingdive.com/news/boeing-...
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Boeing Q1 revenue jumps to $19.5B as tariff impacts loom
The company is successfully ramping back up production, but is dealing with fallout from the U.S.’s trade war as China customers refuse to accept deliveries.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
#Boeing is selling a portion of its #aviation software business units to private equity software firm Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion, the company announced Tuesday morning. www.manufacturingdive.com/news/boeing-...
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Boeing to sell some digital businesses for $10.55B
The sale to private equity firm Thoma Bravo comes as the aircraft maker strains to shore up its finances.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
I'll be at #GlobalChem 2025 tomorrow in D.C., so I'm looking forward to connecting w/ leaders in the chemical manufacturing industry. Let's chat! I'd love to learn more about regulation, tariffs, innovation, or anything adjacent. Email me at ssamora@industrydive.com or find me on ACC's app.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
I'll be at #GlobalChem 2025 tomorrow in D.C., so I'm looking forward to connecting with leaders in the chemical manufacturing industry. Let's chat! I'd love to link up & learn more about regulation, tariffs, or anything adjacent. Email me at ssamora@industsrydive.com or find me on ACC's app.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
#Apple and Michigan State University will open the Apple Manufacturing Academy to help small and medium-sized businesses improve their operations, the school announced Thursday. www.manufacturingdive.com/news/apple-m...
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Apple, Michigan State University to jointly open manufacturing academy
The program is part of the iPhone maker’s $10 billion commitment to building advanced manufacturing and skills development nationwide.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
China is restricting imports and exports for 11 U.S. #defense manufacturers and contractors, which includes #Boeing subsidiary Insitu. The move is one of several actions China has announced, including a 34% #tariff on imported U.S. goods set to begin April 10. bit.ly/3R2caZa
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China targets U.S. defense manufacturers with import restrictions
The move is part of China's escalating retaliatory actions after the Trump administration ordered a 34% tariff against the country.
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Zack Beauchamp @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Donald Trump should not have the power to unilaterally torpedo the global economy. The fact that he does is a testament to the breakdown of our constitutional order. www.vox.com/politics/407...
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The real reason Trump is destroying the economy
Trump is imposing ruinous tariffs because American democracy is no longer strong enough to stop him.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Every newsroom right now with the #tariff news:
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
"In case you missed any of the wonderful journalists we featured this month, here is the full list of female business journalists in the order we featured them." From @businessjournalism.org. businessjournalism.org/2025/03/fema...
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Celebrating the women in business journalism all month long | The Reynolds Center
In case you missed any of the wonderful female journalists we featured this month, here is the full list so you can learn more about them.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
T1 Energy, formerly known as Freyr Battery, announced plans on Monday to establish a $850 million, 5-gigawatt #solar cell #manufacturing facility in Rockdale, #Texas. www.manufacturingdive.com/news/t1-ener...
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T1 Energy to establish $850M solar cell facility in Texas
The Austin facility comes as the company, formerly known as Freyr Battery, rebrands and focuses on the build-out of a domestic supply chain.
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The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews.com · 20/03/2025
Say goodbye to THC, Texans. 🌿 Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned THC retailers to shut their doors "voluntarily" Wednesday. Hours later, the Texas Senate approved its bill creating a total ban on the products in a 24-7 vote, sending it to the House.
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Texas THC retailers should close as proposed ban looms, Lt. Gov. Patrick warns
SB 3 by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, would criminalize the possession and manufacture of intoxicating legal products currently sold in smoke shops,...
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𝐿𝒥 ∙ ☾𝑀𝑜𝑜𝓃 @southsideofheaven.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Bluesky really needs bookmarks or favs tab.
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Paige Vega @paigeblank.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
You really, really don't want to get measles. @dylanlscott.bsky.social's latest for @vox.com: www.vox.com/health/40470...
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Measles is back — and more dangerous than you think. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
The troubling ripple effects of more measles outbreaks, explained.
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Fort Worth, #Texas, sued several manufacturers, including 3M and DuPont de Nemours, as well as the U.S. Department of Defense and military, for allegedly contaminating its water supplies with #PFAS-laced firefighting foam. www.manufacturingdive.com/news/fort-wo...
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Fort Worth, Texas, sues 3M, Dupont, DOD over PFAS contamination
The city said the chemical manufacturers sold and distributed PFAS-containing firefighting foam to the U.S. Navy and Air Force.
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The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism at ASU @businessjournalism.org · 08/03/2025
To celebrate International Women's Day, we've curated a list of great business-focused books written by women 📖 For the full reading list, visit businessjournalism.org/2025/03/whm-... #WomensHistoryMonth #BizJournalism
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Sara Samora @sarasamora.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
KPIs, company culture and #tariffs. Oh my! #Boeing is off to a good start in 2025, but work culture challenges and an uncertain geopolitical climate could interfere with the company’s momentum. My latest: www.manufacturingdive.com/news/boeing-...
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Boeing’s making progress on production, but obstacles could get in the way
As the company begins revving up its production after a year of quality scandals, experts say tariff uncertainty could hamper its progress.
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