US Politics
The FBI executed a search warrant at Fulton County, Georgia election headquarters, confiscating documents and 2020 presidential ballots. About 25 federal personnel carried out the court-authorized action during an ongoing Department of Justice lawsuit seeking voting records from that election. Fulton County officials held a press conference asserting they have “nothing to hide” and have conducted 17 fair elections since 2020, while Democrats condemned the raid as an abuse of power to promote baseless 2020 claims.
In other news, a federal jury awarded more than $7.5 million to parents and students in Marlin Independent School District, Texas, finding that officials violated First and Fourteenth Amendment rights . The jury determined that officials retaliated against social media criticism of leadership through actions including grade changes, campus bans, and threats, related to disputes over high school graduation eligibility. Marlin ISD stated it is reviewing the verdict with legal counsel.
Lastly, Matter Neuroscience, a biotech firm, linked two pay phones between San Francisco’s Mission District and Abilene, Texas. One phone prompts callers to “Call a Republican,” the other “Call a Democrat,” leading to reported conversations on topics including Cybertrucks and world politics. Some media described the project as a publicity stunt by the startup.
Health
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed 21 members to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. He tasked the committee with examining questions about autism causes, citing 25 years of research with no identified treatments or triggers. Appointees include advocates, researchers, and autistic individuals. Related efforts reportedly include NIH studies on environmental factors such as vaccines and FDA warnings on Tylenol links. Critics, including autism self-advocacy groups, raised concerns that some appointees are vaccine skeptics who may promote debunked claims.
Additionally, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices formed a workgroup to review the HPV vaccine after nearly 20 years. The review covers effectiveness, dosing schedules—now reduced to one routine dose—strain replacement trends, and post-marketing safety data including adverse events, adjuvants, and contaminants.
In other news, Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao apologized to sailors and Marines discharged for refusing COVID vaccines. He pledged to correct their records and invited their return to restore force strength.
Lastly, UCLA researchers used fluorescence microscopy to detect live bacteria and biofilms in calcium oxalate kidney stones. The findings suggest bacteria may contribute to infections like sepsis after lithotripsy, even with sterile urine, and act as a nidus for stone formation.
Energy
Scientists at the University of New South Wales developed thermoradiative diodes that generate electricity at night by emitting infrared photons from Earth’s stored daytime heat into space. Building on prior U.S. research, prototypes produce modest power with potential applications for nighttime loads, device recharging, and satellites. Current devices output around 100,000 times less power than conventional solar panels.
Canadian Politics
The federal government paused Bill C-9, the proposed Combatting Hate Act, halting its proposed expansion of criminal regulations on expression. However, sources indicate the pause is temporary as the committee prioritizes other legislation.
Sources
FBI Raids Fulton County Election HQ, Seizes 2020 Presidential Ballots
The FBI has just executed a SEARCH WARRANT at the Fulton County, GA Election HQ, pretty much GROUND ZERO for voter fraud in the 2020 election
RFK Jr.’s New Autism Committee Targets Unanswered Questions on Causes
“We are picking up the pieces following a generation of profound failure.”
Trump Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao Apologizes, Invites Back COVID Vaccine-Refusers
To the Sailors and Marines who were wrongfully discharged during COVID, we failed you.
Pay Phones Bridge Political Divide: SF Liberals Call Abilene Conservatives
It’s an effort to connect people across the political spectrum.
Australian Scientists Unveil Reverse Solar Panels That Generate Power at Night
“Solar cells generate an electric current by absorbing photons from a hotter object (i.e. the Sun), whereas thermoradiative diodes generate a current by emitting photons of infrared light into colder surroundings,”
CDC Reassesses HPV Vaccine After 20 Years: Safety, Doses, and Strain Concerns Resurface
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has convened a new workgroup to re-examine the vaccine from the ground up — its effectiveness, dosing, safety and long-term population impact.
Federal Government Pauses Bill C-9: Victory for Free Expression
A major win for free expression.
Source | Submitted by westcoastjan
Kidney Stones Harbor Live Bacteria, Solving Post-Treatment Infection Mystery
The answer: breaking the stone releases the bacteria trapped inside.
Source | Submitted by Acorn Endeavors
Jury Awards $7.5M to Parents Retaliated Against by Texas School for Social Media Criticism
Jury Awards $7.5M After Marlin ISD Punished Parents for Online Criticism
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: FOX 5 Atlanta, CNN, SFGate, Galveston News / KXXV, STAT News / Autism Self Advocacy Network, CIDRAP / The Hill, ExtremeTech / Oilprice.com, and TrendingPolitics.ca / The Canadian Press.
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