Summer not letting go in Japan!

This year, The New Yorker published poems from six of the ten poetry collections that appear on this year’s National Book Awards longlist for Poetry. See what made the list. #NBAwards

Tiny particles of pollution spewed into the atmosphere across Asia can affect climate as far away as Antarctica go.nature.com/40WyJDS

Locally strong storms and heavy rainfall are possible across the Mid-Atlantic and Appalachians today. A few rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches can’t be ruled out where storms “train,” or repeatedly target the same areas. Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.

JUST IN: At least three people were killed in an apparent explosion at a LA County Sheriff's Department training facility, authorities say.

Uhhhh... this feels all extra Curse of the Mummy-like.

President Macron has called for the work of Daft Punk and other pioneers of the French electronic dance music scene to be enshrined on Unesco’s register of world heritage

Hotter temperatures make breathing problems during sleep more likely, even when it's not extremely hot

This is a tale of what can go wrong when you combine two big banks and some sloppy paperwork, leaving unsuspecting homeowners caught in the middle.

A truck with its driver inside was left hanging off a collapsed bridge in China’s Guizhou province. Officials say heavy rain triggered a landslide that caused the collapse.

NASA’s EMIT sensor on the ISS detected high methane levels off California’s coast, highlighting how satellite tools can trace pollution from industrial and natural sources. #EMIT #Methane #EarthScience 🧪⚒️🛰️

This has nothing to do with #NoKingsDay. It just looks seasonal. That's the only reason why I'm posting it.

Yikes

Stopped downtown to take a pic of the hazy orange #moon. The #CanadianWildfire smoke in Manitoba & Saskatchewan is drifting this way. Moderate air quality for #TwinTiers Wednesday. If you have sensitive breathing issues, be aware. We forecast 90°, but may have to drop by ~5° for haze. #NYWX #PAWX

Weaaaat?

A lower court had accused DOGE of launching a "fishing expedition" based on little more than suspicion.

Reporter: Can you share how your information about war plans was shared with a journalist? Hegseth: So you are talking about a deceitful and highly discredited so-called journalist who has made a profession of peddling hoaxes

He also mentioned there's a very important file and a case number assigned to my name. 🤔🫡🤫

Figured I’d hop on here today for the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.

When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll be highlighting the advocates and everyday Americans from across the country whose stories helped make the Affordable Care Act a reality. Take a listen to some of those stories:

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@barackobama.bsky.social Bout time you got here. There is a kakistocracy afoot.

For about 30 years, the Ph.D. Project has supported students from underrepresented groups who are earning doctoral degrees in business. Now, it's attracted the attention of the Trump administration.

Kakistocracy has entered the chat. 😅

I’m old enough to remember when Secretary Hegseth tried to publicly mock Judge Reyes—suggesting that she didn’t know what she was doing when it comes to protecting our national security. It was … two days ago.

Whaattt? So you're telling me that you accidentally added a national news reporter to your war plan group chat? How?! @maddow.msnbc.com @foxnews.com.web.brid.gy

Russia will not be readmitted into the G7 nations as US president Donald Trump has requested, German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies told Reuters in an interview reut.rs/4hUbzo4

The US president was left looking rather embarrassed in his own White House.

Our close-knit community plays a central role in our nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. Let’s continue to work for the future of weather, water, and climate services and ensure that we remain a force for good in the lives of those we serve. Statement available here: nwas.org/nwa-statemen...

Interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin has dismissed roughly 30 federal prosecutors who worked on Capitol riot cases in the Washington, D.C., office over the past four years, two people familiar with the matter said Friday.

New Article: How to Turn Off Apple's AI-Powered Features A step-by-step guide from Hands-On Mac.

A self-care reminder to the world as much as to myself: We aren't meant to fully immerse in tragic breaking news. Don't stew in the live coverage or repeatedly expose yourself to the videos. Prioritize your mental health.

There was a championship skating event in #Wichita this weekend.

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.

When Google announced it was complying with US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, many Mexicans responded with a laugh and a long, exhausted sigh.

For the record I will not refer to the Gulf of Mexico as anything other than its name. I am absolutely stunned and saddened that we are now at a point where we're going to draw political lines in lifesaving #weather forecasting. That serves NO ONE.

@deborahmortimer.bsky.social hi Soror. Thanks for the follow.

Harry and Meghan make surprise visit to hand out food to LA fires evacuees in Pasadena

In Altadena, a tight-knit Los Angeles suburb in the shadow of the San Gabriel Mountains, smoldering ruins and burnt-out cars now stand. While Malibu's fires made headlines, residents of this diverse community say they feel forgotten reut.rs/40a2uA6

Still snowing in #Syracuse. I tried to catch the beauty of the lights and the twinkle of the ice crystals in the snow. #January #NYWX #Upstate #ILoveWinter

We didn't get any major snow totals here in the Twin Tiers, but parts of CNY got a new years snowy smackdown! Oneida and Onondaga Counties came in with several feet's worth! #CNY #NYWX

What a ride 2024! Thank you all for the friendship, mayhem, education, changes and unmitigated awesomeness! Next up: YEAR 50 FOR YOUR GURL! All the best one and all and #HAPPYNEWYEAR !

This came put before the killing of the insurance exec. Wow! Foreshadow much?

Our seventh most-read story of this year: When companies like Aetna or UnitedHealthcare want to rein in costs, they turn to EviCore, whose business model depends on turning down payments for care recommended by doctors for their patients. Read more (published October) ⬇️

BREAKING: Jimmy Carter has died at 100. The 39th president of the United States, who served from 1977 to 1981, was perhaps more famous for the life he led after leaving office — as an advocate for peace and human rights. Read about his lasting legacy.

Happy #WinterSolstice! I'm spending a snowy yet warmhearted #Christmas weekend relaxing. I have my famous chili, I got coffee, I got my presents under the tree! Wishing you and yours the best this #holiday season! #WeekendVibes #LakeEffect #NYWX #PAWX #Santa #Capricorn

Parts of New England may get a white Christmas in 2024, but the majority of the U.S. will not.

Giving #Santa vibes while I forecast. #NYWX #PAWX #Christmas