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No vaccines, no safety net: NH's child care centers are not ready for a measles outbreak  • New Hampshire Bulletin New Hampshire had zero reported measles cases in 2025, the result of more than 20 years of investment in a universal purchasing program, strong immunization requirements for child care and schools,…

"No vaccines, no safety net: New Hampshire’s child care centers are not ready for a measles outbreak." Commentary from Trina Ingelfinger of @newfuturesnh.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Moskowitz on Maria Bartiromo show's: "Americans voted to have people deported -- criminals and gang members -- they did not vote for people to be shot in the street by masked men. So I think Kristi Noem needs to go."

The Recently Released Epstein Files Reveal What Trump Knew A newly released F.B.I. report shows that Donald Trump contacted the police about Epstein’s crimes as early as 2006. The Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown discusses the revelations.

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Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities A federal judge has ruled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the U.S. government has no viable plan f...

A federal judge has ruled that U.S. officials cannot place Kilmar Abrego Garcia back into immigration custody because the government has not shown a credible plan for deporting him.

'It's overwhelming': Plastic from 1960s Canada washes up on Orkney's Sanday One litter picker says he has seen a huge increase in the amount of plastic washing up on Sanday this year.

'It's overwhelming': plastic from 1960s Canada washes up on Orkney beach. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses Colbert said that he was surprised by a network statement that denied Colbert had been told he couldn't air an interview with a Texas Senate candidate for fear of triggering a little-known “equal time” rule by the FCC.

Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down in an extraordinary public dispute with his bosses at CBS over what airs on his late-night talk show.

#portraitfortoday c. 1735. A fanciful colored engraving showing what gardening might involve from a book by Martin Engelbrecht [1684-1756] called "Assemblage des nouveau manouvries habilles" that showed the different trades of the 'laboring' classes. [Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France]

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I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

Pasadena and Altadena residents, especially near the Eaton Fire burn scar: a stronger storm is expected this afternoon and evening. A Flood Watch is in effect from 6 PM tonight through 6 AM Wednesday. Heavier rain, gusty winds, and possible thunderstorms are expected.

Colbert and Kimmel have met the moment under our slide into fascism in a way that institutions, press, and the Democratic Party haven’t

Trump lashes out at California governor’s green energy deal with UK President says it is inappropriate for UK to be dealing with Gavin Newsom after Ed Miliband meets governor in London

Trump lashes out at California governor’s green energy deal with UK

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NAACP Honors the Life and Legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., A Son of the Movement The NAACP mourns the passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., a transformative leader whose life’s work is deeply woven into the history, mission, and enduring impact of our Association and the nati...

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UK bank bosses plan to set up Visa and Mastercard alternative amid Trump fears Exclusive: First meeting to be held over domestic payments system aimed at reducing reliance on US networks

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via Robert Hubbell: NH Bridge Brigade and Upper Valley Indivisible cleared the southern sidewalk over I-89 exit 16, Enfield, NH

Who controls history? Judge hits Trump decision to pull slavery display — USA TODAY George Washington kept nine enslaved people at President's House in Philadelphia. The Trump administration removed a display honoring them.

Judge restores exhibit on slavery at the George Washington house in Philadelphia. Trump in his efforts to whitewash history had his administration take it down. Judge ruled that the government needs the permission of the city to make any changes.
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The Poetry and Legacy of Phillis Wheatley | The American Revolution | PBS LearningMedia Explore how Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved poet, wielded the power of words to challenge slavery and uplift ideals of freedom. Through analysis of media clips and Wheatley’s poetry, students examine ho...

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Shapiro admin tells ICE to drop plans for PA detention centers ICE detention centers planned for Berks and Schuylkill Counties would burden residents and possibly violate state legal requirements, officials say.

"In Pennsylvania, the Shapiro administration is warning federal officials that it will not issue required state permits for two planned immigration detention centers..."

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Warehouse owner won’t sell Dallas County property to ICE for migrant detention center The owners of a Dallas County warehouse that Immigration and Customs Enforcement had planned to use as a mega detention center said Monday it will not sell or...

"The owners of a Dallas County warehouse that ICE had planned to use as a mega detention center said Monday it will not sell or lease the property to the federal government.

“God answered our prayers,” the Hutchins Mayor said after learning of the decision...

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Wow! This is some top-notch investigative journalism. The report claims the 3 million Epstein files released are only 2% of the total.

The massive scale of what’s still missing is hard to comprehend.

Protest sign reads: “EXECUTED: Silvio Villegas Gonzalez, Renee Nicole Good, Alex Pretti — How many more?”

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More than 60 children infected in north London measles outbreak Cases reported in seven schools and a nursery in Enfield amid concern over low levels of MMR vaccination in capital

More than 60 children infected in north London measles outbreak

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Pope Leo sends 80 generators, thousands of medical supplies to Ukraine Pope Leo XIV has sent 80 generators along with medical and food supplies to Ukraine to help civilians cope with freezing winter temperatures and constant attacks, the Vatican said on Feb. 9.

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