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K. Liz Brown-Burrell
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Geekly-Wedded to Aerospace, Robotics, Mental Health & LEGOS | Tech Founder and Writer | 2nd Tier Gamer.

♥ SatCom, Unity3D, Politics, Cartoons, Musicals, & Lemon π. | NASA and National Academies Alum.
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‘It’s just a place that they feel welcome’: SimplyBe Coffee in Leesburg is coffee shop with a cause wtop.com/loudoun-coun...
‘It’s just a place that they feel welcome’: SimplyBe Coffee in Leesburg is coffee shop with a cause - WTOP News
If you ask what’s in a “dirty chai latte” at SimplyBe Coffee, in downtown Leesburg, Virginia, Ami would be glad to tell you and prepare your drink for you.
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September 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Judge Frank Caprio #RIP

"Sometimes, life gets in the way of rules, and we need to adjust our perspective."
Frank Caprio

time.com/7311326/fran...
‘Nicest Judge in the World’ Frank Caprio Dies at 88
Caprio was known for showing empathy and leniency toward defendants.
time.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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“Give your kids an extra hug and kiss today.”

Jesse Merkel spoke at a news conference outside Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, where his 8-year-old son, Fletcher, was one of two children fatally shot at a back-to-school Mass on Wednesday.

Read more: nyti.ms/45HBSKN
August 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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As the number of data centers increase across the region, so does the chance for increased power outages.
Northern Virginia Could See a Huge Increase in Power Outages by 2030
A new report says the region could see over 400 hours of outages per year because of the growing power demand from AI.
northernvirginiamag.com
August 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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July 28, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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SDCC: Welcome to the San De-LEGO Comic-Con of San Diego Comic-Con
SDCC: Welcome To The San De-LEGO Comic-Con
SDCC: Welcome to the San De-LEGO Comic-Con of San Diego Comic-Con
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July 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Headed to #SDCC 2025? Stop by Fanbase Press' booth (Small Press O-03) to meet Emma Steinkellner, artist of the Eisner-nominated series, 'Quince!' #FPSDCC
July 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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A Galactus cosplay at #SDCC.
July 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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“Class is in Session.” 🎙️
The SyFy Sistas beam up Captain Tryla Scott herself — Ursaline Bryant — for a powerful convo on truth, legacy & rep.
🔗 Full ep: youtu.be/44VEUb6ziPY?...

#SyFySistas #StarTrek #UrsalineBryant #BlackSciFi #Podcast
June 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Sleep well🙏🏼 My prayers are with her family, colleagues, & friends. youtu.be/7Nhm1lfPhh0?...
Watch Sara Sidner and Stephanie Elam's emotional tribute to Ananda Lewis
YouTube video by CNN
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June 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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🚨 NEW PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

Take This and Pokémon are teaming up to bring AFK Rooms to the Pokémon Championship Series this summer! 😱 🎉 🥳

First up, from June 13-15, we're headed to the North America International Championships in New Orleans, LA.

(Lookout, Anaheim, we'll see you soon too! 👀)
June 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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RFK Jr. announced this week that the federal government is removing the recommendation that kids and pregnant women get routine COVID-19 vaccines. But CDC advice is more nuanced.
CDC recommends parents talk to a doctor about getting COVID-19 shots for kids
RFK Jr. announced this week that the federal government is removing the recommendation that kids and pregnant women get routine COVID-19 vaccines. But CDC advice is more nuanced.
www.npr.org
May 31, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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May 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to reflect on the importance of emotional well-being and take steps toward improving mental wellness. Take a moment to check in with yourself and your loved ones, and explore these helpful resources: go.nih.gov/cZFldR8
May 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Are you looking for more cool research news and program updates from us? If so, join our email list and get the latest news to your inbox.

Subscribe now! hhmi.news/email 👈
May 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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@arl.org responds to the news about Dr. Carla Hayden from the Library of Congress.

Read our full statement: 🔗https://www.arl.org/news/arl-comments-on-the-dismissal-of-dr-carla-hayden-from-the-library-of-congress/
#ARLStatements #ARLUpdates @librarycongress.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Some employees at the National Institutes of Health say federal funding cuts at the agency have slowed or halted some work on childhood cancer therapies, dementia, and stroke.

An NIH insider, who asked us to conceal his identity due to his concern over reprisal, spoke about the impact of the cuts.
April 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Columbia cancelled my Race, Media and Int'l Affairs course.

But I'm teaching it anyway.

In just two days, 360+ of you enrolled.

If you are interested in a scholarship, email assistant@resistancesummerschool.com w/ subject line, "Scholarship Request".
karenattiah.substack.com/p/enrollment...
Enrollment for Race, Media and International Affairs 101 is now open!
Grab your spot in Karen Attiah's Resistance Summer School pilot course.
karenattiah.substack.com
April 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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I just heard some excellent news regarding one of these datasets - the IMLGS (Index to Marine & Lacustrine Geologic Samples) - SESAR2 (www.geosamples.org) has agreed to host it going forward! 🧪⚒️🌊 This is a super valuable dataset - thanks so much to these colleagues for stepping up.
April 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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ICYMI: This summer, Iyanu: Child of Wonder gets the deluxe, oversized hardcover Library Edition treatment! Details: bit.ly/4iDWkzM

As seen on @streamonmax.bsky.social, Cartoon Network, @lionforgeent.bsky.social. With @youneekstudios.bsky.social, @royeokupe.bsky.social, Chima Kalu and Godwin Akpan
April 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Meet Sarah Johnson—the voice of Iyanu!

#Iyanu premieres new episodes Saturdays on Cartoon Network and Sundays on Max.
April 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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The volunteer cuts, which included young people who told WIRED they were tasked with making forests more resilient to wildfires and helping out FEMA staff at the agency’s headquarters, come just weeks before the official start of hurricane season.
DOGE Cuts Pull AmeriCorps Volunteers Off of Disaster Relief Jobs
The youth volunteers who were working on projects ranging from rebuilding homes destroyed in storms to distributing supplies for hurricane recovery were suddenly pulled from service. Why? DOGE cuts.
wrd.cm
April 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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We'll commit to a slice 🥧

Happy Pi Day!
March 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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The release of OpenAI’s biggest model ever exposes the tension between building artificial general intelligence and making ChatGPT into a truly useful utility.
With GPT-4.5, OpenAI Trips Over Its Own AGI Ambitions
The release of OpenAI’s biggest model ever exposes the tension between building artificial general intelligence and making ChatGPT into a truly useful utility.
wrd.cm
March 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM