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Ursula von der Leyen, "The diary of Anne Frank."

"A painful reminder to Europe to be vigilant and unyielding towards all those who see hatred and want to divide our society"

"Europe knows this path all too well. And never, never again must we embark on this path"
May 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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A glacier partially collapsed in Switzerland, burying the village of Blatten in a huge landslide of ice, rock, and mud after residents had been evacuated.

Scientists called the collapse of the glacier “unprecedented” in the Swiss Alps.
May 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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In 1978, Congress gave federal workers the right to organize and bargain collectively, finding it in the public interest. Now Trump wants to end those labor rights for most of the federal workforce.
Federal employee unions fight for survival as Trump tries to eviscerate them
In 1978, Congress gave federal workers the right to organize and bargain collectively, finding it in the public interest. Now Trump wants to end those labor rights for most of the federal workforce.
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May 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.

You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Your child did not choose to be trans, but did choose to be honest with you about it. 🏳️‍⚧️

Showing unconditional love and acceptance will have a huge positive impact on their life. 🏳️‍⚧️
April 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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‘Birds of a feather’ RAPE children together…👇

Remember that.
April 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Happy National Parks Week! Rep. Sykes spoke on the House floor this year to recognize 50 years of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
April 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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April 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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No script. No filter. Just me and Jimmy Kimmel keeping it all the way real. Tune in tonight! #Kimmel
April 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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The problem is sociopathic corporate greed. 🧐
April 9, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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War hero schools a chickenhawk.
April 9, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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In 1939, the character of Mr. Smith — played by Jimmy Stewart — spent 25 hours on the Senate floor railing against corruption.
25 hours? Before Cory Booker, there was 'Mr. Smith'
In 1939, the character of Mr. Smith — played by Jimmy Stewart — spent 25 hours on the Senate floor railing against corruption.
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April 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether South Carolina can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though those funds cannot generally be used to fund abortions.
Supreme Court hears case that could see more Planned Parenthood clinics closed
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether South Carolina can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though those funds cannot generally be used to fund abortions.
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April 3, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Great turnout for @teslatakedown.com at the 20th St location in Bellevue, WA!!
March 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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I received a heartbreaking email today: A paper in a special issue I’m editing is being retracted because one of its authors is afraid of losing their job and their legal status in the U.S. if they publish a scientific study on evolution. Yes, on evolution, nature's engine of diversity.
March 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, said he was mistakenly added to a group chat with U.S. national security leaders about imminent military strikes on Yemen.
The inside story of how a journalist was sent White House war plans
Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, said he was mistakenly added to a group chat with U.S. national security leaders about imminent military strikes on Yemen.
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March 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.

It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.

They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.

I’m happy to invest and/or help
March 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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New research published in Nature has demonstrated that a neurotransmitter called histamine can bind to histones and does so in a way that helps regulate the body’s circadian clock. cen.acs.org/biological-c... #biosky 🧪
Neurotransmitters regulate the body’s clock by reorganizing DNA
Dopamine, serotonin, and histamine carry messages between neurons. They can also influence circadian gene expression
cen.acs.org
January 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Inauguration Day marks the first time in more than 20 years that Kamala Harris will not be in public office. "It is not my nature to go quietly into the night," she told allies on Thursday.
What's next for Kamala Harris
Inauguration Day marks the first time in more than 20 years that Kamala Harris will not be in public office. "It is not my nature to go quietly into the night," she told allies on Thursday.
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January 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Insurers are deploying private firefighters amid the Los Angeles wildfires. Are they an added bonus for all — or only for those who can afford them?
Private firefighters are helping out in LA wildfires. It raises ethical questions
Insurers are deploying private firefighters amid the Los Angeles wildfires. Are they an added bonus for all — or only for those who can afford them?
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January 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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While some of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are in this job to clout chase, I'm here to do one thing—serve the American people. I spoke to @thecut.com about how I get it done.

www.thecut.com/article/how-...
How Representative Jasmine Crockett Will Get It Done
Crockett’s clapbacks and forceful speeches have made her one of the Democratic Party’s rising stars.
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January 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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With two decades of fighting for vulnerable individuals as a public defender, civil rights attorney, & elected official, I’m honored to continue this work on the House Judiciary Committee.

I look forward to protecting Americans' civil rights & liberties!
January 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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The white sands of Mykonos capture the imagination of beachgoers, but the black sands of San Francisco’s Ocean Beach can capture a magnet. Read more about this photo: cen.acs.org/education/Ch...

#CENChemPics by @craigofwaffles.bsky.social/C&EN
#chemsky🧪 #scinews
January 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Terrifying images coming from Los Angeles right now. I'm praying for the people of California in the path of these wildfires and all the first responders putting themselves in harm's way to save lives. Now is the time to come together and get federal resources to those in need.
January 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Drinking alcohol raises the risk of developing seven types of cancer, according to a new advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.
The U.S. Surgeon General wants cancer warnings on alcohol. Here's why
Drinking alcohol raises the risk of developing seven types of cancer, according to a new advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.
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January 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM