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Breaking: Trump just fired Kristi Noem.
(Bonus: See below)

An Enhanced Risk has been issued for Friday from the Southern Plains up to the Mid Missouri Valley

Threats include:
Tornadoes (Some Strong)🌪️
Large Hail (Larger than 2 inches)
Damaging winds (60+ mph) as the squall line congeals.

Severe season is here so be sure to be weather aware!
#okwx #mowx

NY State fire officials set to speak as fire department volunteering hits a 40-year low Fire officials are set to speak over what they're calling a public safety crisis due to a decrease in people volunteering at fire departments.

Fire officials are set to speak in Albany today over what they’re calling a public safety crisis due to a decrease in people volunteering at fire departments. Here's what to know. https://www.whec.com/top-news/ny-state-fire-officials-set-to-speak-as-volunteering-hits-a-40-year-low/ 

Susan B. Anthony portrait unveiled at Hall of Justice The community celebrated Women's History Month with the unveiling of a Susan B. Anthony portrait on the fifth floor of the Hall of Justice.

There's a new Susan B. Anthony portrait in the Hall of Justice. It was unveiled at a celebration of Women’s History Month. https://www.whec.com/top-news/susan-b-anthony-portrait-unveiled-at-hall-of-justice/ 

Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…

things every single republican president of your lifetime has done

- started a war in the middle east
- completely destroyed the economy

Greeting the daffodils in the sunshine on the last day of Meteorological Winter. Photograph taken this morning shortly after sunrise in Glastonbury.

Photo of a Snowy Plover standing on the shoreline at dawn.

Snowy Plover 🪶

Cover of The Lancet:

@thelancet.com
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

I'm begging my fellow politicians, Illinoisans, and Americans to realize that right now, we aren't fighting over policy or political party.

We're fighting over whether we're going to be a country rooted in empathy and kindness — or one rooted in cruelty and rage.

Stormy sky and daffodils. Photo taken this morning in Glastonbury about an hour before sunrise.

A little bit of sparkle to start Friday off with. Have a happy sparkly weekend everyone. Photo taken this morning in Glastonbury.

New: As David Ellison prepares to take control of CNN, legendary CBS News producer Mary Walsh, who is exiting, sent a goodbye note to colleagues.

In the note, Walsh writes, "We’ve been told to aim our reporting at a particular part of the political spectrum. Honestly, I don’t know how to do that."

I guess we are just paying these people to fly around making workout videos and attending sporting events.

Calico medium hair cat with white paws sleeping on a light gray blanket

🐱💤

Stephanie Ruhle: This bridge will take toll money away from another bridge that connects Michigan and Canada, and that bridge is owned by a big Trump donor who, on Monday, had a meeting with Howard. Lutnick. Immediately following that meeting, poof, we no longer want this new bridge.

Sending rays of sunshine and love on Valentines Day. Photo taken from Glastonbury Tor this morning at sunrise. #ValentinesDay #ValentinesDay2026

Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For

Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!

"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."

The Mushroom House – Perinton, New York
The contemporary residence, built between 1970 and 1972, stands out with its whimsically odd appearance that closely resembles mushrooms. The unique design of the exterior is eye-catching and draws attention from all who pass by.

Moonrise over Charlotte Pier 📍🌕 #thisisroc 📸: @JamesMontanus #roc

Celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day Monroe County libraries will host a variety of free activities for children to enjoy.

Celebrating Take your Child to the Library Day today📖!
Expect storytimes, ice cream, donut designing, scavenger hunts, and various crafts at participating local libraries.

What is 'Resist and Unsubscribe' boycott? What to know about February ICE boycott Consumers across the U.S. are being urged to boycott nearly a dozen tech companies this month. Here's why.

8 companies that actively support ICE:
- AT&T
- Comcast
- Charter
- Dell
- FedEx
- Lowes
- Marriott
- UPS

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Today is National Weatherperson's Day, honoring all that meteorologists and other weather professionals do to keep people safe. Thank you to our very own Stacey, Glenn, Rich, and Nate for all they do every day.

Blood shortage crisis: Rochester doctors highlight flu season impact on critical supply The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage following the holiday season, prompting hospitals to manage their blood inventory more tightly. The School Without Walls is aiming to boost contribution by hosting a donation drive where a donation

The American Red Cross is experiencing a blood shortage following the holiday season, prompting hospitals to manage their blood inventory more tightly.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation and the Immune System Kevin Tracey, the pioneering neurosurgeon who discovered the connection, talks about the recent FDA approval for rheumatoid arthritis and where this is headed

1 minute of vagus nerve stimulation per day was recently FDA approved as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. A new Ground Truths podcast with Kevin J. Tracey who pioneered this field
erictopol.substack.com/p/vagus-nerv...

A green chocolate boxes with a golden ribbon and full of various shiny chocolates.

February is here, which somehow makes Valentine’s Day feel suddenly very close.

If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift, my chocolate boxes are always a good bet. 🍫
They make a lovely Valentine’s gift, whether it’s for someone else or very deliberately for yourself.

Harvard professor Steven Levitsky, who studies democracy backsliding, on Don Lemon's arrest:

“This is a new dimension. In democracies, journalists don't get arrested. In authoritarian regimes, journalists get arrested."

More in @status.news: www.status.news/p/don-lemon-...

Thanks for all your messages and emails about an economic boycott. Now it’s time to head to resistandunsubscribe.com to learn more about @profgalloway.com's plan.

Recall that Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered not long ago by a fake cop who showed up at their door looking like this guy