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Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · 8d

NEW UPDATED: “Our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo are open today, and will remain open through Saturday, October 11.

If the government shutdown continues past October 11, the Smithsonian will then close to the public.” www.si.edu

Smithsonian Institution | Home

Plan your visit or explore online the world's largest museum, research, and education complex.

www.si.edu

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Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks for the updates. My feedback for the video clip and YouTube (I'm aware I can turn on cc), however, can you add open caption (burned) on all videos for the Deaf audience and everyone else. Thanks.

Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · 16d

@metrorailinfo.bsky.social Can you check Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter station because it’s often hot inside? It’s been several days. Thanks.

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Metrorail Info @metrorailinfo.bsky.social · 19d

Yellow Line: Expect delays in both directions because of inspections being performed between Potomac Yard and King Street following a report of a trespasser on the tracks.

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Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · Aug 22

Time to read his book, “The Best Strangers in the World,” by @ari-shapiro.bsky.social

Thank you, Ari.

White font on the book title, “The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a life spent listening.” Bright blue font of the author’s name: Ari Shapiro. Male with pepper & salt hair with a brown jacket posed on a rusty truck surrounded by the desert mountain on background. Gold-round sticker, “Signed First Edition.”

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · Aug 12

The White House is conducting an expansive review of the Smithsonian's museum exhibitions, materials and operations to ensure it aligns with President Donald Trump's views of history, an administration official confirmed to NBC News.

White House reviewing Smithsonian exhibits to make sure they align with Trump's vision

The president signed an executive order earlier this year ordering the removal of "improper ideology" from the museum system.

www.nbcwashington.com

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Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · Aug 7

@lukerussert.bsky.social For some reason, it is like “Somebody Feed Phil,” version. I might say, “Somebody Teaches Luke,” something like that. 😉

Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · Aug 7

Reading @lukerussert.bsky.social book on @wmata.com during my commute home.

Great book by Luke!

Book titled “Look for me there” (white text) “Grieving my father, finding myself” “Luke Russert (black text”

Book cover: a male with a dark jacket and tan pants. He looks over the brown desert and the mountains.

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Randy Clarke @wmatagm.bsky.social · Jul 31

Big apology to our 🔵🟠⚪️🚇 customers for this morning’s service issue. Initial report that an electrical cable flared up that will require maint time to repair. I got caught in this disruption as well & fully acknowledge that service in this area has not been good enough lately.

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Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · Jul 29

Thank you, GM @wmatagm.bsky.social. I got on 💙 lane for the first time this morning. Hopefully, it’ll reduce some delays. 🤞🤞

Anyway, Happy Tuesday.

(P.S. - visit the new gallery for the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum)

Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · Jul 11

Happy Friday!

Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · Jul 11

Today’s daily digit — 7/10: Slightly less humidity and lower storm chance is okay by me. It remains toasty. -Camden, CWG

Forecast into early next week: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...

CWG Live updates: Humidity and storm chances Friday, but tamer than earlier in week

We’ll stay plenty warm and humid with daily thunderstorm chances into next week.

www.washingtonpost.com

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · Feb 25

⛅ While there might be more clouds than sun on Tuesday, make sure to get outside and enjoy the 60° temperatures!

There's a small chance of rain but don't expect much.
nbc4dc.com/3A8y7QI

Storm Team4 Forecast: Mild weather continues with cloudy skies for Tuesday

Storm Team4 has the weather forecast for D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.

nbc4dc.com

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · Feb 24

Lester Holt, the anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” for a decade, announced Monday that he is stepping down.

Lester Holt is stepping down as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' after a decade

Holt will move full time to NBC’s news magazine show “Dateline” at the beginning of the summer.

www.nbcwashington.com

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Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · Feb 25

Merci beaucoup, Monsieur Le President Emmanuel Macron.

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · Feb 19

Snow potential index: 3/10 (↓) Batten down the hatches. At some point between Wednesday afternoon and midday Thursday, we could see enough snow to amount to a dusting to around 1 inch.

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Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · Feb 18

That was a bad move by the United States. This is not OK.

The proper diplomatic approach should invite the Ukraine delegations to the table, especially if Ukraine is the main topic.

NPR @npr.org · Feb 18

The talks build on last week's phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during which the two leaders agreed to work together towards a negotiated end to the war.

U.S. and Russia discuss ending Ukraine war, without Kyiv

The talks build on last week's phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during which the two leaders agreed to work together towards a negotiated end to the war.

www.npr.org

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Save CFPB @savecfpb.bsky.social · Feb 14

BREAKING: Trump just fired an entire team of CFPB public servants who helped uncover financial wrongdoing, out-of-control AI, and consumer harm. This is a win for Big Tech & Wall Street, and a loss for everyday people.

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Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · Jan 15

Good morning, Andy. It’s bitter cold and blustery in D.C. on the way to work. 🥶

I'm reading some news on BlueSky on the subway. Minus coffee, which I’ll get it soon.

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Capital Weather Gang @capitalweather.bsky.social · Jan 4

Most of DC area now under Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service.

Stay with us at cwg.live before, during and after the storm. That's where you'll always find our latest forecast, including our snowfall map, and breaking updates.

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Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · Dec 27

@flakphoto.news Have you read this book, or have you heard about him?

Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · Dec 25

Another is a famous Kenyan activist named Boniface Mwangi. “Unbounded.”

Cover book: a black person with print dress of Kenya flag surrounding bamboo on background. A book on bookcase.

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Erikson Young @eriksonyoung.bsky.social · Dec 25

Hey Andy, Happy Holidays!

Here is a couple of books that you should learn about this person. I read them when I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya. The book called, “The Man Who Moved The World: The Life & Work of Mohamed Amin.” 1/2

Book cover of brown person with black eyeglasses, photographer vest, holding his camera. Book surrounding the bookcase. Title, “The Man Who Moved The Work: The Life & Work of Mohamed Amin.”

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Brittany Wong @brittanywong.huffpost.com · Dec 23

Are you trying to read more in 2025? Here are some tips from me and BookTokers I spoke with.

My favorite bit of advice? Don't feel bad if you DNF a book. There's too many books out there you'll enjoy tackling.
www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to...

One tip? Don’t feel bad if you DNF a book.

www.huffpost.com

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Larry Gray @you9me9.bsky.social · Dec 12

For Deaf Studies 30th anniversary, Gallaudet University spotlighted the program’s alumni and I was one of them.

Have a read.

ID: From l to r on top: Ardavan Guity, Melissa Malzkuhn, Megumi Kawakami, Drew Budai
Bottom: Laura Mauldin, Larry Gray, Monica Keller-Knörzer, and Ryan Commerson.

Where are they now? Alumni share how Deaf Studies has shaped their lives | Deaf Studies | Gallaudet University

Continuing our celebration of Gallaudet’s Deaf Studies 30th Anniversary, we spotlight several alumni of the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. Read

gallaudet.edu

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