
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing reasonably well so far, thank you. Despite the chaos swirling about and decidedly gloomy skies, we think of what the Morning Mayor taught us: Every new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift. So go ahead and tug on the ribbon. Meanwhile, we will brew another cup of stimulation — and follow directions for a healthier outcome, too. Please feel free to join us. And of course, here are some items of interest to help you along. Have a productive day and keep safe. …
Rick Bright, who was ousted from the top job at BARDA this week, has decided to put the Trump administration on trial and the charge is politicizing science, STAT explains. In his telling, he is the first clear casualty of a White House war on the scientific process, unceremoniously demoted for refusing to invest federal money in an untested coronavirus therapy that President Trump has nonetheless embraced. He alleges, too, that he had to resist “efforts to fund potentially dangerous drugs promoted by those with political connections.”