President Jimmy Carter, our 39th president who died at the age of 100, was one of our great examples of humility and humanity. He perfectly embodied what a former President should be. The news of his passing saddens me. Rest in peace, President Carter. 🙏

"Giddy up, fat boy, and take me to MY White House!" - President-elect Musk

Bluesky started as a single flame 🔥 on X that turned into an inferno that’s burning through X until only Bluesky remains. 🦋

If I had a dollar for every time I've warned people about this, I'd have a billion dollars.

History Fact of the Day

Obedience always emboldens the oppressor.

They're using the threat of lawsuits to silence their critics, mute damning facts about his cabinet nominees, and pave the road to a state-controlled media.

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There cannot be an excuse for this pattern of voting.It's going to hurt them for a very long time.👇

New research shows 5 actions leaders can take to make constructive challenge not just possible but an integral part of a thriving organisational culture.
Summary article: sloanreview.mit.edu/article/five...
(Fab)whitepaper setting out the research: imperialcollegelondon.app.box.com/s/7ykk79b6sz...

Celebrate the intersection of science, nature, and culture with new and refreshed spaces, free experiences, and exhibitions at the NHM Commons!

🦕 Discover more and plan your visit today: nhm.org/commons

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How is a new digitization project unlocking the potential of our #Mammalogy Collection? Learn more about "Ranges" and get a live demonstration in the #NHMLA Nature Lab this Friday, December 20, 10am - 12pm: bit.ly/DigitizedMam...

🆕In a new blog, our Chief Executive Helen Hughes reflects on the last 12 months in patient safety and looks ahead to 2025 and the UK Government’s forthcoming 10-Year Health Plan www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety

Great turnout for the webinar yesterday on the 'labour of #PublicInvolvement'. Thanks to everyone who came for all your input + lovely to see lots of familiar #PPI faces & some new ones 😊
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Republicans fail to pass a bill to keep the government open that they negotiated with themselves after detonating a bipartisan deal that they had negotiated with Democrats

NEW: A federal judge said Wednesday that the prospect of a pardon for Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes — convicted of seditious conspiracy stemming from Jan. 6 — is "frightening."

Rhodes is still a threat, Judge Mehta said. www.politico.com/news/2024/12...