Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran for 21 days, is finally free! Her arrest raising questions about diplomacy, prisoner exchanges, and international politics. Read the full timeline and the unanswered mysteries surrounding her case 👉 shorturl.at/bmi5i #CeciliaSala #BreakingNews #Iran #Journalism
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Memory Alpha
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A tragic attack on Bourbon Street claimed 14 lives and injured dozens, exposing gaps in security and the ongoing threat of terrorism. Learn the key lessons from this devastating event: from prevention and effective measures to the resilience of the New Orleans community 👉 shorturl.at/X7y8l
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested in Iran on December 19, with reasons undisclosed. Theories include espionage, Russian propaganda, or diplomatic blackmail tied to the arrest of Abedininajafabadi in Italy. The case highlights tensions and geopolitical complexities 👉 shorturl.at/Byr61
New Jersey's Drone Madness Explained. That's what happens when you let conspiracy theorists into the top ranks of institutions for years 👉 shorturl.at/8B0j7
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🚨 PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨 Excited to share that my article has just been published at @apsrjournal.bsky.social! It examines voter responses to mainstream party legitimization of (former) pariah parties. A thread 👇1/n... doi.org/10.1017/S000...
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A group of Nobel laureates signed a letter urging senators to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for secretary of Health and Human Services. Bron: Rolling Stone search.app/GnvUJSM9itwn...
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The UnitedHealthcare CEO's killer is seen as a folk hero, symbolizing resistance against health insurance practices. Messages like "deny, defend, depose" fueled this narrative, but glorifying violence risks inspiring attacks, eroding trust in law, and deepening societal divides shorturl.at/mqueF
The narrative deepens social divides, pitting classes against corporations, and raises tensions. Companies may respond with heightened security, worsening distrust. A society embracing violence over dialogue risks instability and a dangerous precedent for addressing grievances (3/3) bit.ly/4g4QlTI
With EPA enforcement likely to decline under Trump, marginalized areas could face more unchecked pollution. Biden’s era saw clean-ups, solar projects, & electric buses for underserved communities. A rollback could leave these efforts unfinished or abandoned (3/3) bit.ly/4f7Oxb5
Magdalene Taylor argues that online gender wars amplify a vocal minority, exaggerating animosity between men and women. She urges rejecting divisive trends like the 4b movement, advocating for personal decisions on relationships. Most people, she notes, seek connection, not conflict bit.ly/41pr7Lf
This is the man who should lead American healthcare. Cherry picking and spurious correlations underpins all his reasoning. According to him, everything is regulated by the free market. We will return to treating themselves with snake oil, according to the best marketing rules bit.ly/3D1t8Db
So Biden's son will be able to run for the next election. Apparently being unpunished helps to become president of the United States
🔴: Since Biden pardoned his son, Trump will act as if he has unlimited power 🔵: Trump was already going to do that 🔴: But now he has an excuse 🔵: Yes, we can only imagine Trump’s long sleepless nights trying to figure out how he would have blamed Democrats for his actions (1/7)
Why are so many people inclined to believe that the September 11, 2001, attacks were an American "inside job"? What anthropological factors lead people to think that the entire pharmaceutical industry, known as Big Pharma, conspires to make us sick? bit.ly/4gcnXP4
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Didier Raoult now published a 'preprint' claiming I am 'close' to Gates Foundation - citing a France Soir article as the reference. He also suggests that my poor facial recognition skills are linked to autism, with 'serious psychosocial consequences'. What a sad man. hal.science/hal-04795904/
Robert Kennedy Jr: From Brain Parasite to Leading American Health Administration - The appointment of RK Jr. as Secretary of Health has caused an uproar. Trump announced: "Americans have been oppressed by the food industry and pharmaceutical companies." (1/13) bit.ly/3VbLPKR
Kennedy revealed that a brain parasite lived in his brain, possibly contributing to memory loss and cognitive issues before dying. He speculated that mercury poisoning, from a seafood-rich diet, could have worsened his symptoms but provided no medical evidence. (12/13) shorturl.at/9IRk2
Once a darling of the Democratic Party, Kennedy supported Hillary Clinton’s 2007 campaign and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal in 2020. Today, he is a prominent figure in conspiracy movements, aligned with the Republican administration." (13/13) shorturl.at/iHP5i
Robert Kennedy Jr: From Brain Parasite to Leading American Health Administration - The appointment of RK Jr. as Secretary of Health has caused an uproar. Trump announced: "Americans have been oppressed by the food industry and pharmaceutical companies." (1/13) bit.ly/3VbLPKR
The CHD has spread false information, such as claims that vaccination campaigns in Kenya were part of a sterilization agenda. The pseudoscientific documentary Infertility: A Diabolical Agenda, directed by Andrew Wakefield, also contributed to their disinformation campaigns. (10/13) shorturl.at/RKfff
Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance dates back to at least 2015, when he compared pediatric vaccinations to genocide, calling them a "Holocaust." He supported the controversial documentary Vaxxed in 2016, further solidifying his anti-vaccine reputation. (11/13) shorturl.at/bw6Xw
Robert Kennedy Jr: From Brain Parasite to Leading American Health Administration - The appointment of RK Jr. as Secretary of Health has caused an uproar. Trump announced: "Americans have been oppressed by the food industry and pharmaceutical companies." (1/13) bit.ly/3VbLPKR
In 2021, Kennedy attended an anti-vaccine rally in Milan, claiming vaccines needed more testing, though they had undergone extensive clinical trials. He also described measures like the Green Pass as a "coup d'état," sparking backlash for his baseless allegations. (8/13) bit.ly/497mZkM
In 2022, Kennedy controversially claimed Anne Frank was better off during the Holocaust than anti-vaxxers today, comparing vaccine mandates to Nazi Germany. His inflammatory statements drew widespread criticism from various groups. (9/13) bit.ly/418iV1M
Robert Kennedy Jr: From Brain Parasite to Leading American Health Administration - The appointment of RK Jr. as Secretary of Health has caused an uproar. Trump announced: "Americans have been oppressed by the food industry and pharmaceutical companies." (1/13) bit.ly/3VbLPKR
Kennedy's support for Trump and collaboration with climate change deniers marked a stark departure from his earlier environmental work. This shift led to his association with controversial figures and narratives opposing mainstream science. (6/13) bit.ly/3Z8ji9Z
Kennedy Jr.'s career took a conspiratorial turn as he became a vocal advocate for anti-vaccine rhetoric. This was epitomized by founding the Children’s Health Defense (CHD), a group notorious for spreading false claims about vaccines and COVID-19 measures. (7/13) bit.ly/3V7CqDS
Robert Kennedy Jr: From Brain Parasite to Leading American Health Administration - The appointment of RK Jr. as Secretary of Health has caused an uproar. Trump announced: "Americans have been oppressed by the food industry and pharmaceutical companies." (1/13) bit.ly/3VbLPKR
Initially, He was known for his advocacy for reasonable causes within the scientific community. Graduating in American history and literature from Harvard in 1976, he overcame substance abuse issues and legal troubles, eventually becoming an environmental activist. (4/13) bit.ly/3CPzuWf
In the 1980s, he contributed to the Natural Resources Defense Council and helped indigenous tribes in Canada and Latin America protect their lands. He also collaborated with Mexican fishermen to halt a salt plant project in Laguna San Ignacio. (5/13) bit.ly/3AZRtbX
Robert Kennedy Jr: From Brain Parasite to Leading American Health Administration - The appointment of RK Jr. as Secretary of Health has caused an uproar. Trump announced: "Americans have been oppressed by the food industry and pharmaceutical companies." (1/13) bit.ly/3VbLPKR
While these words may sound reasonable, they must be considered in light of Kennedy Jr.'s conspiratorial background. Kennedy is one of the leading figures in the anti-vaccine movement and has been heavily involved in spreading false information about COVID-19. (2/13) bit.ly/4g8VOs3
As Son of Robert Kennedy, U.S. Senator and Attorney General, and the brother of President John F. Kennedy, His support for Trump was seen as a betrayal by his five siblings, who distanced themselves, calling it "a sad conclusion of a tragic story." (3/13) bit.ly/4eOxz1m
The paper analyzes psychological factors related to the spread of conspiracy theories, using data from 2,506 Twitter users. Risk factors are older age, denialist tendencies, and political conservatism (positively linked with support for one conspiracy theory) bit.ly/3Z9rWFf
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