She was thrilled to become the first teacher from a government-sponsored school in India to get a Fulbright exchange award to learn from U.S. schools. People asked two questions that clouded her joy. n.pr/4bfTTCp

This was my thought when I first saw the buildings being built to illegally hold migrants.

1/2 Know the Signs of Stroke - and when to call 911! Act FAST If: Facial Droop or Arm Weakness or Speech Difficulty ➡️ Time to call 911 Call an ambulance, don't go by car - EMTs can begin lifesaving treatment on the way to the emergency room. During a stroke, every minute counts.

Why does lightning zigzag across the sky? ⚡🧪 Lightning zigzags as it searches for the easiest path to the ground. Moving through uneven air filled with dust and moisture, it branches toward better-conducting areas, creating its jagged shape. It’s electricity taking the path of least resistance.

Senate leaders are urging the Department of Defense to prioritize the purchase of generic drugs manufactured in the U.S., warning that the country’s overreliance on foreign factories poses an “existential risk” to the military.

A disabled borrower was denied Total and Permanent Disability Discharge for his student loans. He reached out to my office, and we were able to step in and help him secure a discharge of his $207,000 balance. If you need help, reach out. No one should be punished for getting an education.

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Renee Good loved sparkles and laughter and any excuse for a celebration. She loved pretty much everyone she met, and was late for pretty much everything. on.nbcboston.com/3823zKN

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The emergence of Sebastian, who is hoping someone will tell him if he has flies in his teeth:

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Many people assume empathy is too soft, too subjective, or too deeply personal to quantify. Here's why that's wrong.

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The longevity gap between Black and white Bostonians is growing. The city and institutions like Dana Farber Cancer Institute plan to boost funding for cancer screenings and other preventative care aimed at closing the gap: https://bit.ly/40zF5sb

Nearly 300 million people worldwide are living with a rare disease, many caused by genetic changes that scientists are still working to understand. #RareDiseaseDay shines a light on the research, innovation, and collaboration driving new diagnostics and treatments through the power of science.

Happy Caturday!!! Loki, sitting on my lap getting pets and a good brushing, with happy sweetie eyes

Starling cocking head to one side as if it was listening to me talk to it☺️

It continues to look like a pattern change will come around the second week of March, bringing milder weather to New England. There are many small scale factors that can derail long-term warm forecasts this time of year, so the extent of warmth remains to be seen. #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx #NHwx #MEwx #VTwx

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Beautiful day in Western Mass! Sun setting, moon rising :)

Ultra-sensitive CAR T cells provide a potential strategy to treat solid tumors, according to a new study in Science. https://scim.ag/4selycC

An investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist pill edged out oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) for improving blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on metformin, the phase III ACHIEVE-3 trial showed. https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/diabetes/120066

Ceddy's turn!

Land Artist, David Popa, creates murals out in nature. He uses charcoal in a spraying device to coat ice, snow, rock, lava, etc. The art is temporary, and eventually disappears; but is breathtaking while it is here. Photos by Finn Partners

We lost the kindest neighbor on this day 23 years ago. Thanks for always keeping your door open, Fred. 🙏

The #sunset last night was incredible. #photoaday #mobilephotography #eastcoastkin

A planet parade visible after sunset on Saturday, February 28 Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune 🪐

A generally active pattern will remain over New England, though not all of these systems will be particularly strong, or make a direct impact to the region. #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx #NHwx #MEwx #VTwx newenglandstormcenter.substack.com/p/active-pat...

Some good news for a change —

Elizabeth Britton died #OTD in 1934 & was a titan of #botany. She co-founded the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) & the Sullivant Moss Society. A premier bryologist, she published 346 total papers (170 specific to mosses) & described 6 families for the Flora of America. #WomenInSTEM #bryology (1/2)

Maria Kirch discovered the Comet of 1702 & is one of the most recognized astronomers of her time. Published: +Aurora Borealis observations, 1707 +Pamphlet, conjunction of the Sun w/Saturn & Venus, 1709 +Predictions of a conjunction of Jupiter & Saturn, c1712 She was born #OTD in 1670. #WomenInSTEM

🪶 Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social says today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Borb. Today's subjects are a pine warbler, a house finch, a dark-eyed junco, and a purple finch. #birds #photography

Ken Ferguson (Scottish, born 1938) Silence, 2024 Watercolor on paper Private collection

Comparison of Covid vs flu in the experimental model: Only Covid showed persistent brain inflammation Repair of lung tissue impaired with Covid vs flu www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...

"Exactly four years of war, as of today. The cemeteries in Ukraine are larger than they should be. Fresh graves change the landscapes, as seen from a car or a train; the short spans of life, seen inscribed in stone, alter the reaction of the heart." snyder.substack.com/p/life-and-d...

"Good luck to you, Mister Loud and Wrong Then keep on singing that same old funny song" 🎶 Today's "oldie but goodie" is for the "president" and his speech tonight. "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing" by James Brown, 1972. #JamesBrown #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s #SOTU youtu.be/q9UBnDiAsww

Willson's first homer of the spring!

It should be a basic question: Who is paying for security for the seven World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium? But at a Select Board meeting in Foxborough last week, there was more frustration than answers. https://bit.ly/4ryw1Q9

“Today, the people of Merrimack and all of New Hampshire proved that organized, local voices are more powerful than a federal agency’s ruthless expansion,” she said. “This is a victory for us and all of New England but it is not the end of the fight.” www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/24/m...

Today marks four years since Russia invaded Ukraine. These are some thoughts (recorded yesterday) on what Ukrainians have done for all of us and what we can learn from them.

Gotta love New Jersey. Right to the point on this bill. #FUCKICEAct

Winter skies are the best skies. #sunrise #sunrisephotography #dronephotography #westernmass #hatfieldma #westernmassdrones

After nearly 3.5 years of deliberations, researchers concluded their independent assessment of the origin of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 go.nature.com/4qUxijx