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A children's hospital is renamed for Dolly Parton and hopes to transform pediatric care in Tennessee Dolly Parton’s name might inspire full-throated sing-a-longs to her working woman’s anthem “9 to 5,” or evoke memories of thrilling days spent at her Dollywood theme park.

“Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital did not share how much Parton donated as part of the naming announcement. But Matt Schaefer, its president and CEO, said her support would ensure ‘every child who walks through our doors receives the treatment they deserve.’”

GOD BLESS DOLLY PARTON

X is actually emitting a sulfuric odor right now, which I didn't think was possible for a social media site

As a journalist it's hard to find the bright red line between healthy/virtuous screen time and soul-sucking ungodly doomscrolling. After 20 years of having to be very online, I can only say I now can recognize the latter, though it doesn't always stop me.

It's also very Catholic to apologize for a Catholic post. bsky.app/profile/aoc....

a bald man with a red bow tie says " it is happening again " ALT: a bald man with a red bow tie says " it is happening again "

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This might be obvious, but it's helped me to remember that the point of terrorism is... to inspire terror. This is what they're doing. They want you to give up. They want you to be depressed.

The best way to fight this is to stand up for each other and find joy in spite of it all.

They were so good at that.

Dilbert Creator Dies https://theonion.com/dilbert-creator-dies/

From Jadakiss to Ms. Rachel: Tracking Mayor Mamdani’s ongoing cultural references We’re keeping a running list of the namedrops and cultural references of the Mamdani administration.

@gothamist.com can we tweet cultural references at you for this? gothamist.com/arts-enterta... Should we include ones from election night?

Good theory, though it's hard to imagine the returns diminishing further than they already have.

Probe of NY correction officers' pension scheme snares first arrest A years-long investigation into allegations that former state correction officers have been hired by local municipalities to increase their pensions snares first arrest in Dannemora village.

The arrest of the former mayor of Dannemora is the first fruit of a years-long probe into allegations that corrections officers and municipal officials engaged in fraud when the officers did brief chores on municipal payrolls that resulted in higher pension payouts. Brendan Lyons reports.

Hard to get more obnoxious than Joe Buck calling an Aaron Rodgers game

Real journalists

Hey @wegmansofficial.bsky.social how about you work on produce recognition before you start in on faces.

As Mayor Mamdani settles into City Hall, @wnyc.org's Morning Edition wants to know: what do YOU want him to keep top of mind?
Send us a voice memo at yourvoice@wnyc.org w/ your name, neighborhood, and your priorities for the new administration. We may play your comments on the air. 📻

Sen. Andy Kim gets disgraceful welcome in Trenton • New Jersey Monitor State Sen. James Beach showed no graciousness to fellow Democrat U.S. Sen. Andy Kim at the Statehouse on Monday.

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Queens men meet — Queens Daily Eagle The first man from Queens to be elected president and the first Queens resident to be elected mayor of New York City met for the first time in the Oval Office on Friday.

The Queens Daily Eagle remains undefeated.

A true side note: Prince cared deeply about food insecurity, and would routinely make substantial donations to local food banks and community kitchens in every town that he would play in during his later tours. Sometimes they would ask for supplies & his team would show up with huge amounts of food.

i promise i don’t mean to high horse this but if you’re thinking about giving lizza ten bucks there are a lot of good independent journalists whose work you could subscribe to for a month instead

Thoughts 'n' prayers

32 Times Stephen Miller has typed the name of the facility into Pornhub

Alligator Alcatraz By The Numbers https://theonion.com/alligator-alcatraz-by-the-numbers/

really not trying to shade folks but a lot of these newsletters are a reminder of why editors exist

Gov. Hochul angers environmentalists with walk-back of climate policies Don Pollard/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul The state on Wednesday agreed to delay the implementation of the All-Electric Building Act, which was set to go into effect in January. [ more › ]

Gov. Hochul angers environmentalists with walk-back of climate policies https://gothamist.com/news/gov-hochul-angers-environmentalists-with-walk-back-of-climate-policies

“How did you receive the foreigner? And did you receive him and welcome him or not?”

Pope Leo XIV challenges us to reflect on the moral cost of policies that target deeply-root immigrants and families.

“I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life”

Mayor Adams’ legacy? Look to the future of affordable housing in NYC. Adams achieved zoning and housing reforms that could help future mayors address New York City’s affordable housing shortage.

Mayor Adams notably took office without a sweeping policy goal that could leave a permanent imprint on NYC

Yet, he’ll leave office having achieved a lasting legacy when it comes to housing and zoning

Will his reforms make NYC more affordable?

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No not Kaz!

NY's GOP delegation not thrilled with Trump decision to free Santos George Santos leaving federal court earlier this year. He served only 12 weeks of a 7-year sentence. Three Republicans who typically praise the president said the move was a mistake. [ more › ]

NY's GOP delegation not thrilled with Trump decision to free Santos https://gothamist.com/news/nys-gop-delegation-not-thrilled-with-trump-decision-to-free-santos