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Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.
See some of the most memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy
Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.
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April 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.
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Here's the lowdown from allergy doctors on how to get relief, from which medicines to use — and how to best use them — to tips for keeping pollen out of your home.
Here's how to use nasal spray right and more tips for managing spring allergies
Here's the lowdown from allergy doctors on how to get relief, from which medicines to use — and how to best use them — to tips for keeping pollen out of your home.
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April 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Here's the lowdown from allergy doctors on how to get relief, from which medicines to use — and how to best use them — to tips for keeping pollen out of your home.
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Scientists have recently mapped the painted lady butterfly's annual flight from equatorial Africa to northern Europe and back, the world's longest butterfly migration. In Constant Bloom, photographer Lucas Foglia documents the journey.
Photos: Scientists trace a butterfly migration route that is millions of years old
Scientists have recently mapped the painted lady butterfly's annual flight from equatorial Africa to northern Europe and back, the world's longest butterfly migration. In Constant Bloom, photographer ...
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April 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Scientists have recently mapped the painted lady butterfly's annual flight from equatorial Africa to northern Europe and back, the world's longest butterfly migration. In Constant Bloom, photographer Lucas Foglia documents the journey.
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A brave hummingbird does what she can to fight a fire in Sascha Alper's new book. It was one of the last projects illustrator Jerry Pinkney worked on before he died. His son Brian finished it for him.
Do what you can. A new kids' book shows how even 'The Littlest Drop' helps
A brave hummingbird does what she can to fight a fire in Sascha Alper's new book. It was one of the last projects illustrator Jerry Pinkney worked on before he died. His son Brian finished it for him.
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April 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A brave hummingbird does what she can to fight a fire in Sascha Alper's new book. It was one of the last projects illustrator Jerry Pinkney worked on before he died. His son Brian finished it for him.
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Imagine putting in the same hours, same effort and getting a paycheck that only pays pennies on the dollar.
Unfortunately this is still the reality for countless women across America.
On #EqualPayDay I am joining my @demwomencaucus.bsky.social colleagues in the fight for fair wages for all women.
Unfortunately this is still the reality for countless women across America.
On #EqualPayDay I am joining my @demwomencaucus.bsky.social colleagues in the fight for fair wages for all women.
March 26, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Imagine putting in the same hours, same effort and getting a paycheck that only pays pennies on the dollar.
Unfortunately this is still the reality for countless women across America.
On #EqualPayDay I am joining my @demwomencaucus.bsky.social colleagues in the fight for fair wages for all women.
Unfortunately this is still the reality for countless women across America.
On #EqualPayDay I am joining my @demwomencaucus.bsky.social colleagues in the fight for fair wages for all women.
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Dorothy Thompson saw the rise of Nazi Germany as a foreign correspondent in Berlin. A new series from Radio Diaries tells the story of Thompson's career as a radio broadcaster.
Dorothy Thompson: The journalist who warned us about Hitler
Dorothy Thompson saw the rise of Nazi Germany as a foreign correspondent in Berlin. A new series from Radio Diaries tells the story of Thompson's career as a radio broadcaster.
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March 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Dorothy Thompson saw the rise of Nazi Germany as a foreign correspondent in Berlin. A new series from Radio Diaries tells the story of Thompson's career as a radio broadcaster.
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If you want more happiness in your life, ask yourself this simple question
If you want more happiness in your life, ask yourself this simple question
Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, explains the secret to happiness — and why knowing your personality type can help you make better decisions about what can bring you more joy.
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March 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
If you want more happiness in your life, ask yourself this simple question
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Florida has been blasted with stronger hurricanes than ever before. A prolific disease carried by insects continues to devastate orange groves. And, on top of all that, consumers are watching their sugar intake. It’s adding up to a disaster for Tropicana orange juice. cnn.it/4kkaRC6
February 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Florida has been blasted with stronger hurricanes than ever before. A prolific disease carried by insects continues to devastate orange groves. And, on top of all that, consumers are watching their sugar intake. It’s adding up to a disaster for Tropicana orange juice. cnn.it/4kkaRC6
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With the next FDA vaccine meeting cancelled, concerns are rising about whether flu vaccine will be ready on time for next year. w/ @sherylnyt.bsky.social
The stakes are high: 86 kids and 19,000 adults died so far this flu season.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/u...
The stakes are high: 86 kids and 19,000 adults died so far this flu season.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/u...
F.D.A. Cancels Meeting of Vaccine Experts Scheduled to Advise on Flu Shots (Gift Article)
The cancellation plays into fears among scientists who worry that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will use his position as health secretary to sow doubts about vaccines.
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February 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
With the next FDA vaccine meeting cancelled, concerns are rising about whether flu vaccine will be ready on time for next year. w/ @sherylnyt.bsky.social
The stakes are high: 86 kids and 19,000 adults died so far this flu season.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/u...
The stakes are high: 86 kids and 19,000 adults died so far this flu season.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/u...
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The SAVE Act is specifically designed to disenfranchise a ton of American women.
Let us recall how many of the techbros now infiltrating the American government, like Peter Thiel, believe that women shouldn’t be allowed to vote.
Let us recall how many of the techbros now infiltrating the American government, like Peter Thiel, believe that women shouldn’t be allowed to vote.
By design!
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The SAVE Act Would Disenfranchise Millions of Citizens
The SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registers to vote.
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February 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The SAVE Act is specifically designed to disenfranchise a ton of American women.
Let us recall how many of the techbros now infiltrating the American government, like Peter Thiel, believe that women shouldn’t be allowed to vote.
Let us recall how many of the techbros now infiltrating the American government, like Peter Thiel, believe that women shouldn’t be allowed to vote.
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Nikes first Superbowl commercial in 27 years. What a way to pop back out 🔥
February 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Nikes first Superbowl commercial in 27 years. What a way to pop back out 🔥
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Another promising season ended with a close playoff loss to the Chiefs. Where do the Bills and Josh Allen go from here, trying to end a cruel cycle that keeps repeating? www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/...
Where do Josh Allen, Bills go from here after another devastating loss to Chiefs?
Buffalo's 32-29 loss on Sunday is the team's fourth in five years to Kansas City in the playoffs. So what's next for the Bills?
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January 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Another promising season ended with a close playoff loss to the Chiefs. Where do the Bills and Josh Allen go from here, trying to end a cruel cycle that keeps repeating? www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/...
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An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return
An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return
To admirers, Biden will remain one of the most consequential one-term presidents in US history – to detractors, he was undone by a fatal flaw
His back straight, his voice steady, Joe Biden stood at the US Capitol just days after a violent insurrection…
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January 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return
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What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?
What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?
The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.
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January 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?
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When a good friend's loved one passes away, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with others — or wish they'd heard themselves.
'May love rest gently in your broken heart': What to say to a grieving friend
When a good friend's loved one passes away, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with others — or wish they'd heard themselves.
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December 23, 2024 at 7:03 PM
When a good friend's loved one passes away, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with others — or wish they'd heard themselves.
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Growing faster than almost any other state, Florida’s estimated population topped 23.3 million people this year, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Florida is the fastest growing state in the country. It just topped 23.3M people this year
Florida’s increase of 467,347 people was second only to Texas, which gained 562,941.
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December 19, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Growing faster than almost any other state, Florida’s estimated population topped 23.3 million people this year, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Swift has made over $2 billion in ticket sales and spent over 25 hours singing the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" since March 2023. Here's a look at the historic tour and what might come next.
The Eras era ends: A look back at Taylor Swift's record-breaking, 21-month tour
Swift has made over $2 billion in ticket sales and spent over 25 hours singing the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" since March 2023. Here's a look at the historic tour and what might come next.
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December 14, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Swift has made over $2 billion in ticket sales and spent over 25 hours singing the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" since March 2023. Here's a look at the historic tour and what might come next.
