@dep.nj.gov DRINKING WATER SUPPLY UPDATE 12/17/25 While parts of New Jersey experienced up to 5” of snowfall over the weekend, it will not offer substantial changes to water supply conditions. #NJDEP #NJ #drought 🧵

Too bad medical procedures can’t be scheduled for 9PM EST when the President addresses the nation.

Kind of amazing with how much money is given to law enforcement, FBI, etc that there is still a mass shooter at large from Brown University and that is barely making news.

This is a dangerous escalation, and this administration must come before Congress for public hearings and explain to the American people why they are risking pulling us into another forever war. 2/2

This threatened military action directly contradicts what Secretaries Rubio and Hegseth told my Senate colleagues and I today about the mission and goals of their operations in the Caribbean. 1/2

Sometimes a spicy ramen bowl fixes everything.

Another fake @kevinmkruse.bsky.social account out there…

News reporters don’t need to quote Trump and his tweet rants on every single story either.

News anchors need to sound less excited about mass murder.

Not sure I believe it, but... Dec 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has no plans to put a "black box" warning on COVID-19 vaccines, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing the agency's top official Marty Makary.

The newspaper of record in the United States.

It snowed about 7” in my area of NJ. Some of it is that heavy wet snow that will freeze to ice later today and overnight if you don’t clear it. Looks like Christmas for those Hallmark movie fans, but just a PITA for everyone who has to shovel.

Guess once again it’s too soon to do anything about mass shootings and gun violence in this country?

iOS 26.2 is a little better, but OS still feels almost sluggish. Swipe up from bottom still not working all the time the first time. Unlock sometimes just sits on an empty wallpaper of lock screen for 5-10 seconds before unlocking. Not worth any of these tradeoffs for the new UI features.

Can’t wait for another F-U Merry Christmas holiday wish on an official Government website.

Based on what morning “news” looks like on broadcast and cable this morning, there’s a huge opening for an actual news network not affiliated with any of them.

Reminder for those in Government: snowfall does not mean global warming has ended

There are many commonalities between Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s and this is not a good sign for our future. “Parkinson’s is the second most common neurological disease in the United States, after Alzheimer’s; each year 90,000 Americans are diagnosed. ”

The Vanity Fair article with @kim.senate.gov @andykimnj.bsky.social sharing his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis is worth the read. It's a horrible disease that I hope can be cured one day, though I fear with the ending of many Biden Moonshot efforts, that will only be more challenging.

"Operation Warp Speed" was a success and it's pathetic this guy won't admit that to his cult followers. Dec 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration intends to put a 'black box' warning on COVID-19 vaccines, CNN reported on Friday, citing two people familiar with the agency's plans.

Will never get old seeing the joy even teenage kids have standing outside in the cold to wave at firetruck Santa.

FDA approving a new gonorrhea drug while simultaneously trying to prevent safe and effective vaccines kind of says everything about who’s in charge right now.

@govmurphy.bsky.social has declared a State of Emergency for an anticipated propane shortage in New Jersey due to a supply issue in PA, just in time for the upcoming holiday gatherings and very cold weather... #NJ #NewJersey 🧵 with details below:

Pasta e fagioli with spinach is fantastic, especially on a cold wet night.

Good on @mets.com for apparently moving on from Pete Alonso, I guess. They offered him a 7-year $158M extension last year (that he turned down) and then a 3-year $68-70M this week. He had several chances to be locked up as a Met, if he wanted. He clearly wants to move on.

Life-long Mets fan and ready to let Pete Alonso walk without a qualifying offer or any attempt to keep him. Playoffs is when you earn that money and cement that legacy. He’s done nothing so far. Dropped ball in foul territory doesn’t help his case. #LGM🍎

@dep.nj.gov DRINKING WATER SUPPLY UPDATE 12/10/25 With ongoing rainfall deficits impacting water supply indicators, New Jersey is in a Statewide Drought Warning. All New Jerseyans are requested to follow water conservation practices, and to Use Water Wisely. #NJ #NJDEP #drought 🧵

Appreciate those who are listening to the President speak at the Pennsylvania casino, but I’d rather not give anything he’s saying added attention.

Would be nice if all the end of year rush stuff was planned for in August, not a week ago.

The President speaking about tariffs and inflation at a casino to kick off an economy tour tonight seems like one of those campaign blunders someone eventually gets fired over.

Where are the States Rights arguments?

Go ahead and leave.

We’ve reached the Tylenol advertising on Reddit part of this health hellscape.

Instead of giving gold statue prizes to doomsday peace makers, we should give prizes to everyone who completes the available vaccine cycle by the time they are an adult. Then yearly prizes for those who keep up to date.

There’s a local cupcake bakery using every hyper local media outlet to complain sales are down & blaming not enough support for small businesses. Many just seem to be choosing to spend less on these type of (overpriced) desserts. Other small business food in area are not struggling this bad.

Local News Producers: Your before commercial teasers for medical/health news does not need to be unchecked anti-vax propaganda.

The iOS 26.1 update was (finally) forced onto my phone from iOS 18 and kind of really hate it. Turned off as much of the stupid effects as I could, but it’s going to take awhile to get used to this garbage with Safari.

Young and middle-age adults who had at least one dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine were less likely to die of any cause in the following 4 years compared with those who weren't vaccinated, a nationwide French cohort study found. https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19vaccine/118840

Things are incredibly stupid at the Federal level with anti-vax, but at least some states like NJ are doing what they can. #NJDOH Acting Health Commissioner Brown Issues Executive Directive Protecting Birth Dose of Hepatitis B Vaccine in New Jersey

#NewJersey is now under a statewide drought warning and urging reduced water use for everyone. Thread and pertinent info from @dep.nj.gov and @govmurphy.bsky.social in the following. #NJ #Drought 🧵 #NJDEP Press Release: dep.nj.gov/newsrel/25_0...

Can’t wait for the @lastweektonight.com report on their expected new baby daddy.

After almost five years, the FBI has finally arrested someone in the January 5, 2021 pipe bomb investigation. Very little information has been made available.

When do countries start officially offering vaccine tourism opportunities for US residents?

Mask mandates are back at several New Jersey hospitals because there are too many people infected and spreading COVID, RSV and flu. Please figure out a way to stay home if you’re sick. Go ahead and skip the family and friends gathering too.

We’ve reached national headlines for this story with FBI involvement over a house being egged. “MOORESTOWN, N.J. -- The New Jersey home of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was vandalized with eggs early Saturday morning, according to the Moorestown Police Department.”

Scientists at Mass General Brigham, a Harvard Medical School–affiliated health system, said their analysis found that children exposed to maternal COVID-19 were more likely to receive a neurodevelopmental diagnosis by age 3. open.substack.com/pub/theintel...

Don’t remember exactly when I started making French Onion Soup style gnocchi, but it’s certainly the time of year to have a bowl (or two).

New review finds no evidence to support delaying universal hepatitis B birth-dose vaccination Analysis of over 400 studies ahead of ACIP mtg reveals no evidence that delaying the universal hepatitis B vaccine birth dose improves safety or effectiveness www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

You don’t get medical imaging unless there’s a problem or they’re setting a baseline for observation on a future scan, which is also indicative of a likely problem. White House can spin this whatever way they want, but the dude is old and not in great health.

⚠️ I have declared a State of Emergency effective Tuesday at 5:00 a.m. in Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren Counties. Starting early tomorrow morning, we anticipate snowfall, sleet, and freezing rain. I urge all drivers to exercise caution, remain alert, and follow all safety protocols.