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Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.

Pencil sketch of a ring ouzel bird, 1829 by Emily Brontë (age 11), later writer of the classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'. The bird is still found on the wild Northern English moors near her home #womensart

Pandemics do not begin with official announcements. They start with quiet deletions, missing reports, and assurances that there is "no cause for concern." Pay attention.

Landscape commissions OPEN!

Flowers in a vase

Tracie Peisley, UK textile artist, designer and art therapist whose work includes 'floral armour' #womensart

For anyone who needs to hear this today, you deserve to feel genuinely good!

Much like Thanksgiving, many dishes eaten during the Lunar New Year are special to the holiday. NPR readers shared their most cherished dishes.

Let's be clear about what happened today: Donald Trump tried to cut a giant chunk of government funding — hurting preschoolers, seniors, and veterans. Trump's illegal shutdown is blocked for now — but don't forget that he tried to cut programs supporting working families.

#NeverForget

Cataract Falls - Marin County, California

Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.

Study of a Cat, c.1909 by Welsh born painter Gwen John #WomensArt

Local government officials around the U.S. signal they won't assist — and in some cases they'll actively oppose — the Trump administration's efforts to conduct a massive deportation of migrants.

“We’ll lose a generation of scientists”: Yale braces for Trump’s NIH grant suspension Trump directed federal science agencies to cancel all scheduled meetings, effectively suspending NIH research grants yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/01...

Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are out of quarantine and in the spotlight after a three-month wait and 8,000 mile trip from China.

Cleopatra

Michael Bloomberg steps in to help fund UN climate body after Trump withdrawal www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Eighties love letter

The sun

Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.

Inner workings of a clock

Costco’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank aimed at getting the company to roll back its diversity hiring practices.

Winter, 1955 by Japanese artist and poet Keiko Minami #womensart

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ― Anais Nin

Pen and ink drawing by US poet Sylvia Plath #WomensArt

Contemporary painter Susan Simioni, based in Tasmania , Australia #WomensArt

Yes, we can all speak up!

Art I did for a desert duo song "The Desert" (its linked in the thread, go check it out!!) #3rdlifefanart #trafficsky #goodtimeswithscarfanart #art

My prayers go out to all of those affected by all of this gun violence. It's heartbreaking. While the White House Gun Violence Prevention website is 404'd, another school shooting hits our news. 😔 wpln.org/post/shots-f...

BREAKING: The largest-ever study on Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs reveals that these medications significantly reduce the risk of 42 health conditions, including heart attacks and Alzheimer's disease.

Too often, we look to others for validation—chasing likes, approval, and recognition to feel worthy. But the truth is, external validation is always fleeting, and it can never fill the gap that only self-worth can.

The time will come - and the Ukrainian flag will fly over all cities and villages liberated from the occupiers! 🇺🇦 Everything will be Ukraine 💙💛