Christopher Johnson

Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study finds Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers

The study points to using libraries and visiting museums as bringing these enormous brain health benefits ... who would have thought? Well, librarians and museum folk for a start ... www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

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Michigan Black history: Brenda Lawrence's journey from the post office to Congress For Black History Month, Michigan Public is featuring pioneering Black women in Michigan politics. Brenda Lawrence broke new ground as a mayor and served in Congress.

For #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re featuring pioneering African-American women in Michigan politics on Morning Edition. I spoke with former U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence about her career and her advice for new Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield. www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...

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"Make a difference about something other than yourselves." ~ Toni Morrison

February 18, 1931 - August 5, 2019

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“The year of the ...”
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Play Connections: Sports Edition, our newest word game Group sports terms that share a common thread. A new puzzle is available each day.

Connections: Sports Edition
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #511 and found the same first category as 68% of players.
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I solved the Monday 2/16/2026 New York Times Daily Crossword in 14:05!

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“The cutting edge”
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“As long as we are engaged in storytelling that moves the culture forward, it doesn't matter what format it is.” ~ LeVar Burton

born February 16, 1957

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“"Now I get it!"”
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“XOXOXO”
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WordAll #1430 completed in 58s

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Play Connections: Sports Edition, our newest word game Group sports terms that share a common thread. A new puzzle is available each day.

Connections: Sports Edition
My stats are in! I had 2 mistakes on puzzle #509. Average mistakes: 1.7
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“The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous.” ~ Frederick Douglass

February 14, 1818 - February 20, 1895

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“See what I mean?”
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