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Red tulips with morning dew on them and yellow forsythia branches and green in the background.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's who love, nurture and accept their children unconditionally 💐❤️.

Thinking of those who celebrate, those who mourn and those who carry complicated stories to heavy to tell.

Wishing all of you gentleness, care and the love you seek.

How Europe is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nazis' surrender in WWII Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The day will be marked with memorials and moments of silence across Europe.

Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The day will be marked with memorials and moments of silence across Europe.

Public media is under threat. Our mission is more important than ever: to keep people informed, tell the truth, build bridges and hold the powerful to account. Donate now.

President Trump has issued an executive order seeking to block all federal funding to NPR. This is the latest in a series of threats to media organizations across the country.

Whatever changes this action brings, NPR’s commitment to reporting the news – without fear or favor – will never change.

Do one thing today (and everyday) for our home!

“Americans did not vote for, and do not support,” she added, “ending the federal government’s commitment to ensuring equal educational opportunities for every child.”

NIH cuts funding for vaccine hesitancy research and and may target mRNA research too The National Institutes of Health is terminating dozens of studies examining why people are hesitant about vaccines and how to increase uptake. mRNA vaccine research may be on the chopping block, too.

The National Institutes of Health is terminating dozens of studies examining why people are hesitant about vaccines and how to increase uptake. mRNA vaccine research may be on the chopping block, too.

A lot can happen in five months. 🇺🇸

Daylight saving time has started. Here's how to adjust The time change can be hard on our health. There are more car accidents, strokes and heart attacks this week. People eat more junk food and have more migraines. Here's why — plus tips to help you adap...

The time change can be hard on our health. There are more car accidents, strokes and heart attacks this week. People eat more junk food and have more migraines. Here's why — plus tips to help you adapt.

Army Corps knew Trump order would waste California water, memo shows The Army Corps colonel responsible for releasing reservoir water at Trump’s direction knew it wouldn’t reach Southern California as he promised, a memo obtained by The Post shows.

just inane.

"For the farmers in the Central Valley, it was not irrigation season, and this was their precious summer supply..."

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Got any plans for next Friday? Cancel them and do this instead, we need you. ❤️🇺🇸

One of the Grimmest Days in American Diplomacy At an Oval Office meeting, the president of the United States ambushed a loyal ally.

“Friday, February 28, 2025, will go into the history books as one of the grimmest days in American diplomacy,” writes @radiofreetom.bsky.social.

Now “Putin, along with other dictators around the world, can finally look at Trump with confidence and think: one of us”: theatln.tc/FHJeRVAj

Voters have repeatedly rejected school vouchers that take funding from public schools. Yet, anti-public education politicians are forcing them through executive orders—hurting millions of students. Public funds belong in public schools. Tell Congress to stop attacks on our students👉🏽 buff.ly/4hYMx7e

A poster for the economic blackout on February 28. It is a big red Jack rabbit on an aqua blue back ground. It says economic blackout in hand done black type. There are two black speech bubbles. One says “don’t buy stuff Friday February 28th. The other says we have power. Below it says No Amazon, Walmart, target, gas food, gas. Below that it says OK small business, use cash. Designed by Martha Rich.

I made this the other night while procrastinating, mainly because I thought all the posts about the blackout were boring. It feels like there is momentum bringing people together!

A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.

The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.

She went on to say that the spending freeze was “irrational, imprudent, and precipitated a nationwide crisis.”

Corruption invades every institution.

Exactly... the last thing our current leadership wants is an educated public. And it's hard to be an educator today, and I 100% support anyone who leaves a broken system. It's always been hard, but it's overwhelmingly more difficult now.

My comment puts ownership on the government and systems in other countries that prioritize education with funding. It’s not about the professionals within the system

I’m in my 25th year as a public educator, working with and for a strong union. We can’t do it without the financial support.

This is seriously the best Leslie!

Whoops! I never was very good at following directions. 😉 #titsup #crosstitch #makeyourownrules

Education System in Germany - The German School System The German education system is a unique combination of rigorousness, hands-on learning, and individual development. Let’s explore how this system works, its key stages, and other helpful details for a...

Perhaps a better free public education system? I have many German born friends who’ve shared the details, but plenty to research online. www.studying-in-germany.org/german-educa...

The Atlantic writer Anne Applebaum says President Trump's dismantling of the U.S. civil service system, and his attacks on judges and his opponents, are part of a playbook on undermining democracy. 🎧 tinyurl.com/3w32xujf

Invasion #facts

In rural West Texas, a measles outbreak grows with no end in sight At least 49 cases have been confirmed. Health officials — who are scrambling to get a handle on the vaccine-preventable outbreak — suspect 200 to 300 people may be infected.

"Most cases are in school-age kids, and 13 have been hospitalized..."
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Updates: confirmed measles cases, hospitalizations in West Texas Updated data and information from public health officials on confirmed measles cases in the region.

Most of the cases are among school-aged children; at least thirteen patients have been hospitalized.

Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education would hurt all students—especially those from lower-income families and students with disabilities—by cutting essential services, increasing class sizes, and slashing civil rights protections.

I counted 8 this year. There were so many more buds early on. It’s a young tree, but I need to read up on it after report cards.