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NPR @npr.org · 1h

Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died. n.pr/4qjVMDS

NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died

Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 2h

Nine months into the Trump administration’s assault on academic science, Harvard’s public-health school is on life support, @katherinejwu.com reports:

Harvard’s Public-Health School Is on Life Support

Its dean is stumbling through the political reality of the Trump administration.

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Timo van Esch @fibonaccieu.bsky.social · 1d

I will never forget this one

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Patsy “Resistance Kitty” Evans Ph.D. @drharmony.net · 1d

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Helen King @helenking.bsky.social · 1d

Today I am #bloomscrolling another unbelievably gorgeous one from Waterperry Gardens in Wheatley, where the gardeners were pruning them in hope of yet more blooms!

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Helen Epstein @epstanzer.bsky.social · 3d

#womenwriters #booksky One of our favorite authors has written about two amazing women: Dorothy Thompson and Isadora Duncan -- both e-books now

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Helen Epstein @epstanzer.bsky.social · 1d

calling all U.S.citizens, please vote!

Helen Epstein @epstanzer.bsky.social · 2d

Suspect Pleads Guilty in Firebombing of Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

Suspect Pleads Guilty in Firebombing of Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence

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ambilinski.bsky.social @ambilinski.bsky.social · 2d

A beautiful tribute to Sue Goldie, capturing her brilliance, determination, & humility:

"Sue is not a swimmer, cyclist or runner. She will become the rare triathlete, she says, 'who sucks at all three.'"

Her work has been an inspiration. Her athletic accomplishments amidst Parkinson's, next level.

Jose Figueroa, MD, MPH @joefigs.bsky.social · 2d

It’s hard to put into words how inspiring Dr. Sue Goldie is.

An extraordinary teacher, researcher, leader, and mentor to so many of us @hsph.harvard.edu who now shares her deeply personal story fighting against Parkinson’s disease.

Her story in @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Sue Goldie Has Parkinson’s Disease

An acclaimed researcher is an expert at explaining complicated problems. Now she has to confront the most vexing question: What is happening to her?

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2d

Dr. Sue Goldie doesn’t recognize the symptoms at first. She is 59, in the prime of her career and has immersed herself in triathlons. Then she sees it: Twitching fingers on her left hand. We spent years with her as she confided her thoughts and evolving hopes of her Parkinson's diagnosis.

Sue Goldie Has Parkinson’s Disease

An acclaimed researcher is an expert at explaining complicated problems. Now she has to confront the most vexing question: What is happening to her?

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Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · 3d

Things are moving in the right direction for Ukraine

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 3d

Trump to meet Zelenskyy in Washington on Friday on.ft.com/3J95bNF

Trump to meet Zelenskyy in Washington on Friday

US president has floated selling long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine in bid to end war

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Helen Epstein @epstanzer.bsky.social · 3d

#womenwriters #booksky One of our favorite authors has written about two amazing women: Dorothy Thompson and Isadora Duncan -- both e-books now

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The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 3d

All 20 remaining living hostages return to Israel, after over 2 years in Hamas captivity https://www.timesofisrael.com/all-20-remaining-living-hostages-return-to-israel-after-over-2-years-in-hamas-captivity/

All 20 remaining living hostages return to Israel, after over 2 years in Hamas captivity

Hostages and Missing Families Forum accuses Hamas of 'blatant violation' of Gaza ceasefire after terror group says it will release just 4 of 28 slain hostages on Monday

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Helen Epstein @epstanzer.bsky.social · 3d

reading Isadora by PeterKurth

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Matthew Tak @matthewtak.bsky.social · 3d

#DailySketch: Shredded

#inktober #inktober2025 #art #illustration #drawing

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 4d

She may have had regrets about it, but she was wrong. Best Oscar outfit ever.

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Jennifer Senior @jennifersenior.bsky.social · 3d

First rule of scamming: Learn to spell.

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Helen Epstein @epstanzer.bsky.social · 3d

#Booksky an ebook for the dancers in your life!

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Helen Epstein @epstanzer.bsky.social · 4d

#womenwriters #booksky:A Mighty Girl
In 1931, American journalist Dorothy Thompson secured a rare audience with Adolf Hitle in Berlin. Thompson asked Hitler: "Will you abolish the constitution of the German Republic?"
Hitler's response: I will abolish this parliament and constitution.

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A Mighty Girl @amightygirl.com · May 11

Rümeysa Öztürk -- the Tufts University doctoral student who was arrested by a mob of masked plainclothes federal agents six weeks ago -- was freed from immigration detention on Friday after a federal judge ordered her immediate release.

More: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...

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benjbrantley.bsky.social @benjbrantley.bsky.social · 5d

Farewell to Diane Keaton, who brought a new. awakening rhythm to every performance she gave, with cadences, inflections and reactions that hadn't been seen in American film. Her charm and her style were original; her emotions ran deep. This will feel personal to many people.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 5d

For too long, Black women have been the last hired & the first fired.

The systemic pushout of Black women from the paid workforce is a red flag for our economy and devastating for Black women, Black families, and Black futures.
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Black women’s unemployment ‘dire warning’ for the economy

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 4d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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Helen Epstein @epstanzer.bsky.social · 4d

In the Czech Republic it still is!