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At least seven historically Black colleges and universities across the South received threats Thursday that caused lockdowns and closures. via @wwno.org
Southern University, other HBCUs close due to ‘potential threat’
Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge will be closed through the weekend after officials called a lockdown Thursday morning due to a “potential threat.”
www.wwno.org
September 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
At least seven historically Black colleges and universities across the South received threats Thursday that caused lockdowns and closures. via @wwno.org
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🚨 Major shake-up in NSF funding for K-12 STEM ed:
Caps proposals at $750K max for 3 years. Prior cap used to be $5M up to 5 years for some programs.
Archives several existing programs (DRK-12, AISL, CSforAll, TD, parts of ECR:Core). Combines into broad program with much lower expected # of awards.
Caps proposals at $750K max for 3 years. Prior cap used to be $5M up to 5 years for some programs.
Archives several existing programs (DRK-12, AISL, CSforAll, TD, parts of ECR:Core). Combines into broad program with much lower expected # of awards.
NSF STEM K-12 (STEM K-12)
www.nsf.gov
August 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM
🚨 Major shake-up in NSF funding for K-12 STEM ed:
Caps proposals at $750K max for 3 years. Prior cap used to be $5M up to 5 years for some programs.
Archives several existing programs (DRK-12, AISL, CSforAll, TD, parts of ECR:Core). Combines into broad program with much lower expected # of awards.
Caps proposals at $750K max for 3 years. Prior cap used to be $5M up to 5 years for some programs.
Archives several existing programs (DRK-12, AISL, CSforAll, TD, parts of ECR:Core). Combines into broad program with much lower expected # of awards.
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The Trump administration will “aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in another blow to international students and higher education institutions across the United States.
More details: cnn.it/4mA4yM0
More details: cnn.it/4mA4yM0
May 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The Trump administration will “aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in another blow to international students and higher education institutions across the United States.
More details: cnn.it/4mA4yM0
More details: cnn.it/4mA4yM0
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Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Premodern Gender Historian: Almost all surviving sources about that period are from elite men. I certainly was doing work then but it was not considered important or relevant by the chroniclers or may have been in perishable foods or textiles.
Premodern Gender Historian: Almost all surviving sources about that period are from elite men. I certainly was doing work then but it was not considered important or relevant by the chroniclers or may have been in perishable foods or textiles.
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume.
Classicist: why yes, that was the age of gold, when folks free from care lived out their lives in gentle leisure. The earth too was free from harm, not touched by a rake nor wounded by any plows, but gave everything of her own accord.
Classicist: why yes, that was the age of gold, when folks free from care lived out their lives in gentle leisure. The earth too was free from harm, not touched by a rake nor wounded by any plows, but gave everything of her own accord.
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Egyptologist: why yes, that’s the Fourth Intermediate Period, when I labored without Ma’at…
Egyptologist: why yes, that’s the Fourth Intermediate Period, when I labored without Ma’at…
May 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Interviewer: Can you explain this gap in your resume?
Premodern Gender Historian: Almost all surviving sources about that period are from elite men. I certainly was doing work then but it was not considered important or relevant by the chroniclers or may have been in perishable foods or textiles.
Premodern Gender Historian: Almost all surviving sources about that period are from elite men. I certainly was doing work then but it was not considered important or relevant by the chroniclers or may have been in perishable foods or textiles.
#MyFavoriteMurder talked about a (long ago) mysterious death between Vermillion, SD and Alcester, and honestly, I'm just surprised there haven't been more. There's probably 6 people and 4,275 cows living in between there, and nothing else but highway.
April 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
#MyFavoriteMurder talked about a (long ago) mysterious death between Vermillion, SD and Alcester, and honestly, I'm just surprised there haven't been more. There's probably 6 people and 4,275 cows living in between there, and nothing else but highway.
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📢 Rumor has it the DOGE Traitor Tots were spotted at AmeriCorps.
First they gutted Peace Corps—now AmeriCorps is in their sights.
Because in Trump’s world, the best way to "cut waste" is to go after VOLUNTEERS strengthening communities at home and abroad 🙃.
First they gutted Peace Corps—now AmeriCorps is in their sights.
Because in Trump’s world, the best way to "cut waste" is to go after VOLUNTEERS strengthening communities at home and abroad 🙃.
April 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
📢 Rumor has it the DOGE Traitor Tots were spotted at AmeriCorps.
First they gutted Peace Corps—now AmeriCorps is in their sights.
Because in Trump’s world, the best way to "cut waste" is to go after VOLUNTEERS strengthening communities at home and abroad 🙃.
First they gutted Peace Corps—now AmeriCorps is in their sights.
Because in Trump’s world, the best way to "cut waste" is to go after VOLUNTEERS strengthening communities at home and abroad 🙃.
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The real threat to American jobs…
April 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The real threat to American jobs…
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U.S. officials say the U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office to review and get rid of books that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge ordered by Hegseth's office
U.S. officials say the U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office to review and get rid of books that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
bit.ly
April 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
U.S. officials say the U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office to review and get rid of books that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
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JUST IN: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
www.npr.org
March 31, 2025 at 8:40 PM
JUST IN: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
What's something on your #bucketlist?
March 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
What's something on your #bucketlist?
Cats are pretty sure we got a storm door just for their benefit. They're not entirely wrong.
March 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Cats are pretty sure we got a storm door just for their benefit. They're not entirely wrong.
If you want to be inclusive, you can't make fun of a man for wearing eyeliner.
You CAN make fun of him for being a scumbag.
You CAN make fun of him for being a scumbag.
March 2, 2025 at 2:39 AM
If you want to be inclusive, you can't make fun of a man for wearing eyeliner.
You CAN make fun of him for being a scumbag.
You CAN make fun of him for being a scumbag.
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"working to swiftly rectify the situation..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them
In a statement, an Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com
February 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
"working to swiftly rectify the situation..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
Who else is enjoying some stress-cleaning?
February 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Who else is enjoying some stress-cleaning?
You can only buy certain things with WIC (my recollections from 8ish years ago):
* You can't buy fresh meat -- pregnant women can buy canned.
* You can only buy 16-oz loaves of bread -- a special, smaller size that's on the top shelf. Only whole-wheat, certain brands.
1/?
* You can't buy fresh meat -- pregnant women can buy canned.
* You can only buy 16-oz loaves of bread -- a special, smaller size that's on the top shelf. Only whole-wheat, certain brands.
1/?
January 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
You can only buy certain things with WIC (my recollections from 8ish years ago):
* You can't buy fresh meat -- pregnant women can buy canned.
* You can only buy 16-oz loaves of bread -- a special, smaller size that's on the top shelf. Only whole-wheat, certain brands.
1/?
* You can't buy fresh meat -- pregnant women can buy canned.
* You can only buy 16-oz loaves of bread -- a special, smaller size that's on the top shelf. Only whole-wheat, certain brands.
1/?
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An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.
National Institutes of Health cancels scientific meetings after Trump directives
An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.
www.npr.org
January 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.
As for me and my house, we will continue to value diversity, equity, and inclusion.
January 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
As for me and my house, we will continue to value diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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The CBP One app has provided nearly 900,000 people with asylum appointments since January 2023, contributing to a drop in illegal border crossings.
Migrants left in despair at the border as asylum system shuts down
The CBP One app has provided nearly 900,000 people with asylum appointments since January 2023, contributing to a drop in illegal border crossings.
www.npr.org
January 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The CBP One app has provided nearly 900,000 people with asylum appointments since January 2023, contributing to a drop in illegal border crossings.
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I’ve heard this and you’re gonna want to listen. Trust me.
In our new podcast “Ghost of a Chance,” reporter Eric Roper traces the lives of a Black couple who owned his house in 1917, revealing a history of race in Minneapolis.
Episodes 1 and 2 are available Jan. 13 wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes 1 and 2 are available Jan. 13 wherever you get your podcasts.
Ghost of a Chance
Reporter Eric Roper traces the lives of a Black couple who owned his house in 1917. Their story reveals a history of race that unfolded a century before Minneapolis became ground zero for a global rac...
startribune.com
January 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I’ve heard this and you’re gonna want to listen. Trust me.