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Hegseth Shared Attack Details In 2nd Signal Chat + More News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (screen capture)

Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to a second encrypted group chat on Signal that included his wife and brother using his private phone, according to reports. Continue reading “Hegseth Shared Attack Details In 2nd Signal Chat + More News”

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Fake Tattoos + ‘The Wedding Banquet’ + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • Talk About Fake News: Donald Trump posted a photo of himself holding a seemingly digitally altered image of the left hand of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador last month. Please note how clear and sharp the “MS13” is compared to his tattoos. Plus, the “MS13” is not present in other photos of Abrego Garcia. Can you say ‘Photoshop?’ Continue reading “Fake Tattoos + ‘The Wedding Banquet’ + More News”

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National Science Foundation: Attracting Women/Minorities Into Science No Longer A Priority

National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) says attracting women and minorities into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is “no longer aligned with its priorities” thanks to Donald Trump’s anti-DEI executive order. Continue reading “National Science Foundation: Attracting Women/Minorities Into Science No Longer A Priority”

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My Favorite Thing Today: ‘Make Our Garden Grow’ From CANDIDE

Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia performs "Make Our Garden Grow" from CANDIDE

During the recent production of Leonard Bernstein’s CANDIDE at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, the creative team had the brilliant idea to have the orchestra join the cast onstage for the finale, “Make Our Garden Grow.” I love the piece already, but to see the musicians drop their instruments and join the a cappella chorus threw me over the edge. Continue reading “My Favorite Thing Today: ‘Make Our Garden Grow’ From CANDIDE”

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‘Love On The Spectrum’ + PrEP At SCOTUS + More News

Tina Zhu X Caruso and Pari Kim on 'Love On The Spectrum'

Some news items you might have missed: • Pride.com: Pari Kim from Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum opens up about her relationship with Tina Zhu Xi Caruso (above) and her hopes for the future. The couple are the first queer romance on the dating show which follows adults with autism looking for love. Continue reading “‘Love On The Spectrum’ + PrEP At SCOTUS + More News”