This makes me want to move to the Minne-apple! 💜

First public presentation of the HM-14 "Pou du Ciel" in flight in 1934 at Orly.
A presentation of new light and economical aircraft had been organised there. Mignet gave a masterful 15-minute demonstration of his aircraft in flight.

Venezuelans begin fleeing U.S. as protections end and threat of war looms TPS expired for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans on Friday. Many are shuttering business, selling homes and boarding planes, or scrambling to find a way to stay.

“These are people who did everything by the book, paid taxes, had no criminal records, opened businesses and contributed to their communities...now they have become collateral damage in this cruel, unjust and inhumane political game.”

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Religious leaders' request to give communion to detainees at Broadview facility is denied again Organizers said they followed Department of Homeland Security protocol and formally requested access more than one week ahead of the Mass. The request was denied, according to a statement from the vil...

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ICE detention sparks hundreds to Staunton rally for restaurant owner Hundreds of Staunton residents rally for release of beloved restaurateur Ismael Sandoval

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Bien sûr, c’était ça…. Almost as good as it being “motdepasse” 🤦🏻‍♀️

Virginia elects Spanberger as first female governor, in rebuke of Trump Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, the Associated Press projects, after campaigning on the economy and promises to stand up to Trump.

Not even close! www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

I must say…as a Navy veteran…I’m thrilled that Mikie Sherrill will be the Governor of New Jersey.

As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, WCK teams and volunteers are serving meals in and around the D.C. region to federal workers and their families. Local Chef Corps members, restaurant partners, and volunteers are showing up to support their neighbors in need. #ChefsForFeds

The really vital wins for our democracy last night involved preserving the foundation of open and free elections, down to the grassroots level. No matter your politics, we must stand together to keep the process accessible, transparent, and representative.

Democrat Johnny DuPree Flips Republican-Held Mississippi Senate District in Forrest County Johnny DuPree, a Democrat who served as the mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 16 years, has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate seat.

BREAKING: Democrat Johnny DuPree has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate district in a special election.

DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.

His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
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Voters soundly reject Trump's plot to rig the next election On Tuesday, Democrats passed new congressional maps, defeated GOP attempts to make it harder to vote, and protected pro-democracy judges.

Last night was huge rejection of Trump's plan to rig midterms:

-CA passes prop 50, giving Dems up to 5 new seats

-VA elects Dem gov & leg, boosting redistricting chances

-ME voters defeat voter suppression initiative

-Dems retain majority PA Supreme Court

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Freedom!

Pope Leo calls for ‘deep reflection’ about treatment of detained migrants in U.S. “Many people who have lived for years and years and years, never causing problems, have been deeply affected by what is going on right now,” Chicago-born pope says.

"Pope Leo said Scripture emphasizes the question that will be posed at the end of the world:

'How did you receive the foreigner, did you receive him and welcome him, or not? I think there is a deep reflection that needs to be made about what is happening'..."

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Terry Dutcher and I signed the bus!

This defies my comprehension. Why is it allowed to take place? This is the root of corruption. It matters not your political party. A duly elected representative should be sworn in immefiately as their term commences. This is not hard, people.

NBAA 2025 Media Day: A Pretty Crazy Year - JulietBravoFox Media The unofficial kickoff for the annual BACE in Vegas included reflections from all corners of the business aviation industry in a quest to make sense of a challenging, changeable time.

Media Day at NBAA-BACE always sets the tone for the show, and this year seems no different… but let’s see what the week holds.

National Business Aviation Association
#NBAA25

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Photo of a vertical driftwood sculpture inlaid with rainbow coloured stained glass, the sculpture is sited on a wet looking shoreline by the sea under a sky with silver clouds and pale blue light

Louise V Durham, stained glass and driftwood sculpture, Shoreham by Sea, UK #WomensArt

Journalist Edward R. Murrow used his platform on CBS to criticize the witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s.

This is what real journalism should do — hold power to account, not capitulate to it.

This is Chicago PEACEFULLY PROTESTING.

If you come for my people, you come through me.

Pope Leo Ramps Up His Trump Feud With Order to American Bishops The Chicago-born pontiff has sharpened his criticism of the Trump administration and reportedly decided to take action.

"El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz, who attended the meeting, said Chicago-born Pope Leo was visibly moved after being handed dozens of letters from immigrants describing their fears of arrest and separation under Trump’s enforcement policies..."

www.thedailybeast.com/pope-leo-ram...

Michigan Avenue right now.

The Civil-Military Crisis Is Here The leaders of the U.S. military may soon face a terrible decision.

“America’s senior military officers, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, must approach Trump now and make clear to him that they will not obey illegal orders to act against American citizens or disrupt the American political process.”

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In Vatican meeting with El Pasoans, Pope Leo XIV offers support to migrants facing deportation - El Paso Matters During a Vatican meeting, Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with migrants after hearing firsthand accounts gathered by El Paso’s Hope Border Institute and La Mujer Obrera about the human toll of U.S. ...

"The Church cannot be silent."

"Pope Leo XIV’s eyes grew misty Wednesday as an El Paso delegation led by Bishop Mark Seitz presented him letters and a video that captured the fears and anxieties of people facing mass deportation in the United States..."

An open hangar museum filled with white round tables with folks seated watching a man present and a US flag draped behind and military aircraft around the perimeter.

Good morning to my colleagues at the NAFI Summit at the MAPS Museum at Akron-Canton Airport in Ohio.

Several valued clients in the #flighttraining sphere here, including Climb LLC and Jeffrey Madison, MFA as well as representing the board of the Society of Aviation & Flight Educators. #aviation

A fruited scone, small jar of strawberry preserves, clotted cream pot, and bamboo knife on a teal and white striped plate

A scone split in halves smeared with jam then cream on a teal and white striped plate

Fully converted to the Cornish side. #jamfirst

Video of Illinois senator goes viral as she races down suburban street warning of masked agents An Illinois state senator went viral after video captured her racing down a suburban street warning residents to stay in their homes as she confronted masked agents.

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The gifties were perfect!