Dom DiFurio

‘One of the darkest days’: NIH purges agency leadership amid mass layoffs In shock move, four institute directors at the US biomedical agency are removed from their posts.

"This will go down as one of the darkest days in modern scientific history." Story on the decimation of NIH by @maxkozlov.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...?

FTC asks to delay Amazon Prime deceptive practices case, citing staffing shortfalls The agency cited staffing and budget constraints as factors for why the trial should be pushed back.

Bezos' deference to Trump in his stewardship of the WaPo seems to be paying off. www.cnbc.com/2025/03/12/f...

Has a single mainstream publication reported on this?

Hello, I’m a disruptor, very smart, here to create efficiency. I’m just going to drill holes in the bottom of this boat to see which parts of the hull are mission-critical.

A top economics reporter goes off script on national TV: “I am going to say this at risk of my job, but what President Trump is doing is insane.”

US to Shut Off Electric-Vehicle Chargers at Federal Buildings Federal buildings across the US have been ordered to shut off electric-vehicle chargers, according to a person familiar with the matter, the latest move to rescind pro-EV initiatives in President Dona...

Not only is the Trump admin turning many federal workers' livelihoods on their heads, but it's finding ways to punish others. Imagine you shelled out $$$ for an EV in recent years and now your employer is shutting off convenient access to charging. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Consumer confidence registers biggest monthly decline since August 2021 as inflation fears take hold | CNN Business The American consumer is getting worried about the economy.

"The [consumer confidence] index fell to 98.3, falling for the third-straight month and marking the largest monthly decline since August 2021, as expectations for inflation in the year ahead climbed." www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/e...

Processing camps and a paramilitary army reminds me of something or other but I can’t quite place it

AI ‘inspo’ is everywhere. It’s driving your hair stylist crazy. From bridal shops to med-spas to hardware stores, AI-generated photos are warping our sense of reality and hurting small businesses along the way.

“Some people go so far as to bring AI-generated images into plastic surgeons’ offices to demonstrate their ideal faces, said Keshav Magge, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Bethesda, Maryland…” www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

The Great Resegregation The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.

“That is why Trumpists are so focused on “ending DEI” in the federal workforce. They see anti-discrimination and inclusion as a ladder of upward mobility for people they do not believe should have one.”

I don’t feel like you often see such a visceral bipartisan backlash against red state leadership posting on FB these days. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s post here about school vouchers is pretty unpopular!

Power outages drop after over 5,000 people in D-FW were without power Wednesday morning As the coldest wind chills of the year hit Dallas-Fort Worth, just over 5,000 people were without power in Dallas and Tarrant counties Wednesday morning.

DFW power outages appear to be getting fixed pretty rapidly today, thank goodness. Stay warm out there y'all. www.dallasnews.com/news/weather...

‘It will drive the entire market’: Texas supply chain industries brace for Trump tariffs Looming tariffs could make transporting goods (and your latest Shein order) more expensive.

"Tariffs on China haven’t yet had a major effect on the U.S. supply chain, as most goods spend about 6-8 weeks in transit... Though delayed, impacts will likely begin to emerge as China ramps up business activity after the Lunar New Year holiday season." www.star-telegram.com/news/busines...

*one million grindset scammed/scammers crying out in unison*

NEWS: Sources tell me that DOGE is setting its sights on the Department of Labor next. DOL workers have been ordered to give DOGE access to whatever they ask for—or risk termination.

“We’re supposed to stop everything we’re doing and do whatever the DOGE kids ask… It feels dirty and illegal.”

"Stop the Coup!"

Scene at Treasury.

ICE went to the home of a 61-year-old man with poor health and after his family informed ICE agents that they needed a warrant signed by a judge, dozens of ICE agents instead showed up in an armored vehicle with a battering ram and flash grenades and took him by force.

Luka Doncic was buying a new D-FW home before trade to Lakers Former Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was in the process of buying a new home in the Dallas-Fort Worth-area before a blockbuster trade that sent him to...

If Luka wasn't a millionaire this would've been an all-timer of a month and a half for anyone else: Home robbed of ~$30k around xmas > Surprise trade to new employer exempting from more contract $$ > Forced to relocate for work while purchasing new home... www.dallasnews.com/business/rea...

This is probably not a surprise to people in the disability community, and I apologize for my ignorance about it, but I have been genuinely surprised how much immediate government wrath is going towards people in the disability community

Wth is Noah talking about. Those objecting are already objecting. Have been. Those in Trump's base knew exactly what they wanted, voted for it, and are now tuning out.

"At some point, Americans will demand that he start doing his main job, which is making the executive branch function."

Crockett: “I’m tired of the white tears. If you’re competent you’re not concerned. When you compare me to Greene/Boebert there’s no comparison… The only ppl crying are mediocre white boys beaten out by people that had to work much harder.”

Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFp8K0M...

Across all platforms the Dallas Mavericks have lost the most fans on Instagram since the Luka news roughly 24 hours ago, per Social Blade metrics. ~50k unfollowed on IG, ~4k on X/Twitter.

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Mexico Says It Reached Deal to Delay Tariffs President Trump said he would pause tariffs on Mexico for a month, but levies on Canada and China were still set to take effect on Tuesday. U.S. shares fell at the opening bell, following drops in Asi...

The potential delay of tariffs on Mexico could be good news for the pocketbooks of those living in Texas and southern states with more exposure to regional trade with our neighbors south of the border... www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...

Is he threatening them mentioning military protection like that too lol

When they bully him into filling he just plays venom

Rumors now circulating that Mavs were concerned about Luka’s commitment to conditioning in the offseason given the recent release of Marvel Rivals