Leave no duck un-coned. www.threads.com/@dotcookiela...

VICTORY: An Act Regarding Free Expression passed in the House! This legislation makes clear that freedom of expression includes the right to access library materials selected by librarians and professional educators without political interference.

BREAKING: "After careful consideration, the BBC, Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf have collectively decided not to go ahead with the previously announced Doctor Who Christmas episode. www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...

Stone Soup Café will celebrate 15 years of community building, shared meals, and volunteer-powered mutual aid. Sunday, June 14, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. Greenfield Town Common. The event will feature a community meal, dancing, volunteer awards, raffles, music, and family-friendly activities.

My weekend plans? Oh just being deeply sad about Anthony Head passing away.

It’s Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Spare one repost for a small creator? 🥺 My science and sci fi pins raise money for homeless LGBTQ+ people. Just sent another £800 to @aktcharity.bsky.social bringing total to £47,521 New for Pride 2026: 🌈Scientist🌈 🏳️‍🌈🐥🦜🦅🏳️‍🌈 🌈pronouns🌈 www.jamiebgall.co.uk/shop

Meteor explodes over Massachusetts, setting off loud booms | Nasa https://www.europesays.com/uk/995495/ A meteor crashing toward Earth exploded over the north-eastern United States on Saturday, Nasa said, setting off booms…

One thing you can do *today* if you live in Massachusetts is urge your State Representative to support the version of the PROTECT Act passed by the Senate, which has robust protections for courthouses, among other "sensitive" locations.

I did not expect a movie about detective sheep to make me cry so much.

Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...

Anyway, get to ground. It's always my *advice* [when I offer any]. Get hyper local. Find your people and fight where you are. This is where you can make the most impact and a real difference. Do this as much as you can, take care of yourself, and take care of your people.

I joined NY’s Cutest on the Bergen Bike Bus that they ride to school every Wednesday, rain or shine. We’re adding bike boulevards and more pedestrian space on Bergen and Dean Street, from Court Street to East New York Ave. It was a wonderful kind of day.

New England Town Meetings are always interesting. Took the kid to their first one today - practiced what I preach and spoke during comments. Being involved locally really is where one has the most influence.

What I ❤️ about organizing to bring back/expand Northern Tier Rail / the Fitchburg line are the skilled people raising their voices in unison to support. S/o to Alex Barber for this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyD6... @massgovernor.bsky.social @kimdriscollma.bsky.social @massdot.bsky.social

Gift link. Great piece, remarkable embedded footage: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/u...

"Records requests to 62 police departments statewide found 28 had policies allowing or requiring collaboration with ICE. Another 24 didn’t have policies or didn’t respond. Only three had rules restricting communicating with ICE." More great reporting on ICE from @sweetadelinevt.bsky.social

Choosing local when buying books is more than just where you shop: You’re protecting creativity. You’re defending the freedom to read. You’re uplifting diverse voices. You’re investing in neighbors. Today, and every day, we celebrate and support indie bookstores. Happy Independent Bookstore Day!

⚡️ Young survivor of Russian missile strike runs Boston Marathon for charity. Roman Oleksiv, a young boy who sustained life-altering injuries during a 2022 Russian missile attack, completed a 5-kilometer run with his father in Boston to raise funds for UNBROKEN center.

The afternoons I spent as a child at Malden Public Library taught me how to dream. This #NationalLibraryWeek, we celebrate libraries & the library workers who ensure they remain havens of learning, curiosity, and imagination. Find your local library here: mblc.state.ma.us/directories/...

Absolutely incredible. NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman, who commanded Artemis II, took this footage from the far side of the Moon with his iPhone. Watch with sound on.

On this day in 1989, NYPD officers arrested five teenagers—four of whom were Black and one of whom was Latino—subjected them to coercive interrogation, and charged them with rape despite their innocence. All were sentenced to 5-13 years.

new bucket list unlocked for my adhd craft friends:

Started the Couch to 5k program today with my kid - going back to running after a looooong time off & injuries is humbling.

Something ancient and wonderful for the weekend! A tiny horse figurine carved from mammoth ivory about 40,000 years ago! Imagine the #IceAge artist at work, sitting by the warmth of a fire, creating what is the world’s oldest known figure of a horse! 📷 by me #Archaeology

Experts found that the White House budget request for the upcoming fiscal year could defund 54 NASA science missions, including a spacecraft currently studying Jupiter and two planned Venus missions: www.scientificamerican.com/article/whit...

"When my wife's beloved Kindle DX was bricked by obsolescence through no fault of her own, it gave me a frisson of excitement and anticipation to take on Darth Bezos and break open the Kindle so she could once again read her favorite books" www.zdnet.com/article/your...

“We always seem to have money for war. But not to feed the poor.”

Science is so much cooler and more valuable than war and death

All four astronauts standing in the aisle with their roller bags waiting for the door to open.

PM Carney speaks to Artemis II crew about Maple Syrup over Nutella on Pancakes #Canada

Good thing The Doctor wasn’t around.

Not just me, apparently

I'm reminded of these wise words from Mr. Fred Rogers on what would have been his 98th birthday. We are all in this together. Let's renew ourselves to the fight for the common good. It's all the more important during these difficult times.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, New York.

Found out today my kid’s band room has a “punishment trumpet” - no one wants to play it because it is old and tastes weird. 😆

eight years ago today we all watched the glory of zendaya falling madly in love with tom holland and the internet was never the same

The Boston Legacy lost their home opener against defending league champions Gotham FC on Saturday, 1-0. Despite the loss, more than 30,000 fans brought the energy to Gillette Stadium for the team’s first-ever game.

HOLY BUTT.

In South Burlington, Vermont, protesters are being tear-gassed by ICE and local police as they attempt to prevent a kidnapping.

Wheelchair curling MD concludes today as the USA fights it out for bronze against Latvia—a team they beat 11-6 after an amazing 4-stone finish in the 8th end! Match starts at 9:35 a.m. ET. Remember, watching the Paralympics is the best way to support our Paralympians!

New England False Spring

🇨🇦 Canada is already up to seven medals — one gold, three silver and three bronze. #Paralympics #TeamCanada www.cbc.ca/sports/paral...

‘You can never replace it’: The artist capturing precious memories from dementia patients

Kept Peacock to watch the Paralympics www.olympics.com/en/milano-co...

The Doctor: When you fire that first shot, no matter how right you feel, you have no idea who's going to die. You don't know who's children are going to scream and burn. How many hearts will be broken! How many lives shattered! youtu.be/B6QOhgN4x9k?...

#InternationalWomen’sDay Our BBC podcast You’re Dead To Me has covered many extraordinary women from history, as well as broader themes in social & gender history. It’s a funny show, but we take it seriously, so why not give it a try? 😁 Here is a recent episode podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/y...