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As I reported about Iran in July: “The U.S. will never show its hand and directly say it’s trying to exert and maintain a neocolonial hold over a nation. It will instead try to justify its aims in the name of national interests or spreading democracy, international relations scholars also say.”

It’s powerful wisdom for all of us to remember.

“Both tears and sweat are wet and salty, but they render a different result…Tears will get you sympathy, but sweat will get you change.” - Rev. Jesse Jackson

What to know about Artemis II's 'wet dress rehearsal' As astronauts prepare to fly around the moon, critical testing must occur before there is "Go" for launch.

As astronauts prepare to fly around the moon, critical testing must occur before there is "Go" for launch. n.pr/4ron4Zj

Just finished shoveling a 6-car driveway BY MYSELF. I’m that girl 💪🏾.

Power outages and canceled flights as winter storm brings snow, sleet and ice Reporters from across the NPR Network are covering the storm in each state — the impact and how officials are responding.

Reporters from across the NPR Network are covering the storm in each state — the impact and how officials are responding. n.pr/3YZkUmQ

The C-Note Monday, January 19 Edition MLK Day, a national walkout, NASA’s budget and making room for happiness.

“You’ve gotta shift your brain out of alert mode… be intentional about how you decompress.”

In this week’s The C-Note, licensed counselor Dr. A’tasha Christian shares how journalists can manage mental health in a nonstop news cycle and how everyone can stay informed without burning out.

The C-Note Monday, January 19 Edition MLK Day, a national walkout, NASA’s budget and making room for happiness.

“You’ve gotta shift your brain out of alert mode… be intentional about how you decompress.”

In this week’s The C-Note, licensed counselor Dr. A’tasha Christian shares how journalists can manage mental health in a nonstop news cycle and how everyone can stay informed without burning out.

This Just In: Your Last Nerve Has Logged Off When breaking news starts to break you, here’s what to do.

Hello, 2026? We’d like a refund.

Your nervous system is fried and your last nerve has packed a bag.

I talked to licensed professional counselor Dr. A'tasha Christian about how you (and journalists too) can stay grounded when the world is on fire. Listen below and wherever you get your podcasts.

Happy Founders Day to my beautiful Sorors and Line Sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated! I am honored to be part our illustrious sisterhood and powerful legacy. Today, we are celebrating 113 years and I’m grateful for the 22 dynamic visionaries who came before me. ❤️🔺🤍 #DST113 #DST1913

The C-Note Monday, January 12 Edition Anti‑ICE protests sweep the U.S., a travel warning, USPS price hike, and staying grounded amid chaos.

“We the people are pissed.”

In this week’s The C‑Note, I share my NPR reporting on nationwide protests sparked by the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, updates on USPS price changes, and a reminder to stay grounded through the chaos.

📬 Tap in here:

Nationwide anti-ICE protests call for accountability after Renee Good's death More protests are planned for Sunday as people nationwide demonstrate against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics with the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis.

More protests are planned for Sunday as people nationwide demonstrate against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics with the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis.

🎧 You don't need another resolution. You need intention. Your "why" matters more than your "what."

You don’t need another New Year’s resolution. You need intention.

In my first reflection of the year, I invite you to stop wasting energy on the what & start focusing on the why.

Listen below to hear why intention is the compass you actually need not another resolution to do 10,000 pushups a day.

My latest reporting.

BREAKING:

Here’s the 60 Minutes Segment Trump and CBS News Executives Don’t Want You to See

Video (no paywall): bit.ly/4qn6Jn5

The holidays are hard for some people. Please be kind. You never know what someone is going through. One small action or word can send someone over the edge. Praying for everyone grieving or hurting this season. 🙏🏾

🎧 It’s okay to begin again Resolutions are cute but courage is better.

Don’t perform for the new year. Begin for real.

Here is a reflection on what it means to start again — with courage. Whether it’s a dream delayed or a plan you paused…It’s okay to begin again.

🎧 It’s the intent that counts So maybe… leave the socks and unsolicited self-help books on the shelf this year. 😅

If you’re about to wrap up a self-help book someone didn’t ask for…Put. It. Down. 😅

Listen to my minicast below for your permission slip to do better. It’s not the thought that counts — It’s the INTENT that counts.

Kaepernick also told reporters he still trains every morning and that no NFL teams have contacted him.

Colin Kaepernick also told me: “We have to make sure we have the right guardrails in place to make sure that what is coming out of AI is actually accurate and beneficial to our students and to our communities.”

He continued, “And the ways that that shows up may look different from community to community, but what is most important is making sure that we continue to do the work…”

I asked Colin Kaepernick his thoughts on athletes & public figures speaking out against the racial retrenchment of equitable policies. 

“We're seeing athletes, entertainers, politicians, families, communities, pushing back on these policies because they want justice…we want fairness,” he told me.

Spoke with Colin Kaepernick about his program Lumi Story AI at Prince George’s County Public Schools’ launch of the initiative. **Disclaimer: I am not an employee of WUSA9, but in the spirit of journalism teamwork, I held their mic to help capture clean audio while still asking my own questions.

The C-Note Monday, December 8 Edition A streaky situation in space, hospitalizations climbing, a new shade for a new year, and giving with intention.

A streaky situation is unfolding in space… Read more in this week’s edition of my newsletter, The C-Note, below.

Light from satellites will ruin majority of some space telescope images, study says Astronomers have long been concerned about reflections from satellites showing up in images taken by telescopes and other scientific instruments.

Astronomers have long been concerned about reflections from satellites showing up in images taken by telescopes and other scientific instruments. n.pr/3XCQwhB

🎧 You Are Not Santa Claus You don’t have unlimited funds or flying reindeer, and that’s perfectly fine.

A friendly reminder as you shop this holiday season. Please do not stress yourself out trying to buy the “perfect gift.” Download it and listen to it whenever you feel discouraged while shopping.

🎧 You Are Not Santa Claus You don’t have unlimited funds or flying reindeer, and that’s perfectly fine.

You don’t have unlimited funds or flying reindeer — and that’s perfectly fine.

🎧 Listen below and wherever you get your podcasts for a reminder to give yourself permission to spend with purpose and protect your peace.

🎧 You Are Not Santa Claus You don’t have unlimited funds or flying reindeer, and that’s perfectly fine.

You don’t have unlimited funds or flying reindeer — and that’s perfectly fine.

🎧 Listen below and wherever you get your podcasts for a reminder to give yourself permission to spend with purpose and protect your peace.

If you are a Black woman and worked for the federal government but lost your job, I would like to hear your story. Please reach out to me in the DM or by email at
chandelisreports@gmail.com.

If you are a Black woman and worked for the federal government but lost your job, I would like to hear your story. Please reach out to me in the DM or by email at
chandelisreports@gmail.com.