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Tech firms have pledged to combat AI-generated child pornography—but new data shows the problem is exploding beyond control, @matteowong.bsky.social reports:
A Tipping Point in Online Child Abuse
Thousands of abusive videos were produced last year—that researchers know of.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came into office pledging radical reform to food regulation—but the newly released dietary guidelines show a different approach, Nicholas Florko reports:
MAHA Caved
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a very different approach to food than to vaccines.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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The ancient, contemplative form of poetry can capture, perhaps better than any other, the muffled quality of chilly afternoons and days spent indoors.
The Best Poetry for Dark Winter Days
Each collection speaks to a different seasonal mood, but all are worth slowing down with before the new year.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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Today, Secretary Kennedy and CMS Administrator Dr. Oz joined U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Sec. Rollins and Dr. Ben Carson at a celebration and prayer circle to honor the American Dream and pay tribute to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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With his overhaul of the childhood-vaccine schedule, RFK Jr. has brought the U.S. to a precipice—and now seemingly nothing is stopping him from driving the country over the edge, Tom Bartlett reports.
RFK Jr.’s Next Move Is What Anti-Vaxxers Have Been Waiting For
Nothing seems to be stopping the health secretary from driving America over a vaccine cliff.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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The map of million-dollar neighborhoods in Los Angeles is expanding across the Valley, South Bay and beyond. See the full list.

www.latimes.com/california/s...
The Valley, the South Bay and beyond: These are L.A.'s newest million-dollar neighborhoods
The $1-million home is now the standard in neighborhoods across the San Fernando Valley, South Bay and beyond. Here are some of the newest million-dollar areas around L.A.
www.latimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Celebrating excellence in #mycology! 🍄 MycoKeys is honoring the authors of our most impactful 2022 #research #articles and our top editors of 2025!

🎉Congratulations to the awardees! A big thank you to our community of readers, #scientists and editors!

🔗 mycokeys.pensoft.net/news/1083
2025 Annual Journal Awards
With the arrival of the new year, MycoKeys continues its tradition of recognizing the significant contributions of its authors and most active editors through its annual awards initiative.The leading ...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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🏆 PhytoKeys is proud to announce its 2025 Annual Journal Awards!

🎉We are celebrating the authors of our most cited 2022 papers alongside some of our most active editors of 2025!

🌿Thank you to our community for another year of #botanical discoveries!

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2025 Annual Journal Awards
Continuing its yearly tradition, PhytoKeys once again celebrates the achievements of its authors and editors through its annual awards initiative, which spotlights the journal’s most influential...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Meet Kelly VanLiew, a sophomore public policy major and Blue Hen Ambassador who’s passionate about civic engagement.

From representing students at the Biden School to interning with the Biden Institute and Make It Count UD, Kelly is driving impact on and off campus.
January 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Congratulations to @udelaware.bsky.social faculty members Gary T. Henry, @bakerdphd.bsky.social, and Amy Ellen Schwartz, recognized in the @edweek.org 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings and ranked among the best education scholars in the nation: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Who Are the Nation's Top Education Scholars? (Opinion)
The RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings recognize researchers who shape practice and policy.
www.edweek.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Happy birthday to us! Greeneville Zoo began 93 years ago today, after our founder Gavin's fourth failed attempt to chase a badger out of his dining room.
January 10, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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Happy Newt Year!

youtu.be/YkFhMYGAdCY?...
Meet The Mazama Newt. And The People Fighting To Save It.
YouTube video by Oregon Zoo
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January 14, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Good morning.
Jabiru baby with parent in the background. A week ago. Found them again yesterday, but too far off to get a decent shot.
Happy Friday.
January 8, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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White Bellied Sea Eagle, taken from the clifftop a week or so ago.
Cool change is here, phew.
I’m playing solo this afternoon at Carrington Bowlo, 3pm.
January 10, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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Good morning.
Rainbow lorikeets in flight. I’ve been trying to get this shot for years.
November 23, 2024 at 9:10 PM
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Good morning. Got some decent photos yesterday.
Have a great day.
January 14, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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A pair of Egyptian Goose today at Burton Mere RSPB England today for #BirdsSeenIn2026
January 14, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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Top 29 Companies Hiring Remote Jobs In 2026, From FlexJobs Data
Top 29 Companies Hiring Remote Jobs In 2026, From FlexJobs Data
Discover the 29 employers leading the way in hiring for remote jobs (and hybrid-remote work) in 2026, plus, learn how to find remote work this year.
www.forbes.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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100% Bonus Depreciation Is Back—Here’s What Businesses Need To Know
100% Bonus Depreciation Is Back—Here’s What Businesses Need To Know
The IRS has issued new guidance on bonus depreciation, which was made permanent under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Here’s what to know about what property qualifies and when you can benefit.
www.forbes.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Sixty Black Turnstones were feeding on the Whiffin Spit shoreline this evening 🇨🇦🪶
November 25, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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Barrow’s Goldeneye and assorted geese from today’s Christmas Bird Count on the Saanich Peninsula #CanadianBirding
December 15, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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I spent two weeks birding in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula over the turn of the year. With 217 species seen, I have plenty of photos to share. Here’s a Green Heron for starters. 🪶🇲🇽
January 14, 2026 at 6:52 AM
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Fanal Forest, an ancient laurel forest in the mountains of Madeira, Portugal. [📸 roksolyana_hilevych]
January 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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The daydream is a limitless realm of freedom accessible to all, Erin Somers writes. She recommends six books by writers preoccupied with this state of reverie.
Six Books for the Chronic Daydreamer
These novels highlight the power—both good and bad—of unchecked fantasizing.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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Thanks, word of mouth is the best way to find new good stuff, from music books movies, food whatev...
January 14, 2026 at 6:58 AM