Globalaura
@globalaura.bsky.social
Assistant Dean and Director of Ed Abroad. Global citizen. Love hiking, travel, food and photography. Opinions are entirely my own.
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Breaking news: The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has voted to rename the storied arts institution the “Trump-Kennedy Center,” according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Kennedy Center board votes to rename ‘Trump-Kennedy Center’
Kennedy Center trustees, installed earlier this year by President Trump, have voted to rename the center after him, said Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Breaking news: The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has voted to rename the storied arts institution the “Trump-Kennedy Center,” according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
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Places Where You Can Still See Evidence of the Nazi Occupation of Paris
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#travel #history
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#travel #history
Places Where You Can Still See Evidence of the Nazi Occupation of…
Paris still bears marks of the Nazi occupation during World War II at these historic sites.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Places Where You Can Still See Evidence of the Nazi Occupation of Paris
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#travel #history
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#travel #history
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BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
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California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump
California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump
Two former senior officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including one fired by the Trump administration, will join California as public health consultants, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:52 AM
California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump
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This is how we keep our communities safe: “Before long, Indivisible Chicago sent whistle kits in the mail to the New Orleans chapter, along with an explanation of how best to use them, and Indivisible NOLA set up a “know your rights” training that the Chicago chapter helped lead remotely via Zoom.”
‘You don’t have to do it alone’: how US cities are helping each other resist ICE
From LA to Charlotte, organizers are learning from others’ strategies to protect residents amid federal crackdowns
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December 17, 2025 at 1:17 AM
This is how we keep our communities safe: “Before long, Indivisible Chicago sent whistle kits in the mail to the New Orleans chapter, along with an explanation of how best to use them, and Indivisible NOLA set up a “know your rights” training that the Chicago chapter helped lead remotely via Zoom.”
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The “Few Good Men” actor tearfully recalled in an emotional video what “a magical time” their families had together.
Kevin Bacon Shares Tearful Video Tribute To Rob Reiner: ‘I’m Not Sure How To Do This’
The “Few Good Men” actor tearfully recalled in an emotional video what “a magical time” their families had together.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The “Few Good Men” actor tearfully recalled in an emotional video what “a magical time” their families had together.
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Rob Reiner met his wife Michele Singer while filming "When Harry Met Sally," causing him to change the ending of the movie.
Michele Singer inspired Rob Reiner to change ending of 'When Harry Met Sally'
Rob Reiner met his wife Michele Singer while filming "When Harry Met Sally," causing him to change the ending of the movie.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Rob Reiner met his wife Michele Singer while filming "When Harry Met Sally," causing him to change the ending of the movie.
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Reviewers say that they only wish they'd started it earlier.
This Five-Year Journal Is The Coolest Thing I’ve Seen On The Internet In A While
Reviewers say that they only wish they'd started it earlier.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Reviewers say that they only wish they'd started it earlier.
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Just one more reason to get vaccinated
A new study says the COVID-19 vaccine protects pregnant women from getting severely ill or giving birth prematurely.
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COVID shot reduces risk of severe illness, premature birth in pregnancy, study finds
A new study says the COVID-19 vaccine protects pregnant women from getting severely ill or giving birth prematurely.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Just one more reason to get vaccinated
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Please take 7 and a half minutes and watch this.
Seth Remembers Rob Reiner
YouTube video by Late Night with Seth Meyers
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December 16, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Please take 7 and a half minutes and watch this.
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“I was 17 when my class huddled on the floor, the room silent except for our breathing as we watched the small window in the door, unsure if a gun might appear.”
The tragedy at Brown is another reminder of our gun violence crisis. Parkland survivor Jaclyn Corin urges change.
The tragedy at Brown is another reminder of our gun violence crisis. Parkland survivor Jaclyn Corin urges change.
A Five-Year Plan to Confront America’s Gun Violence Crisis
March For Our Lives is committed to disrupting complacency, applying pressure, and reshaping a culture that treats gun v
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December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“I was 17 when my class huddled on the floor, the room silent except for our breathing as we watched the small window in the door, unsure if a gun might appear.”
The tragedy at Brown is another reminder of our gun violence crisis. Parkland survivor Jaclyn Corin urges change.
The tragedy at Brown is another reminder of our gun violence crisis. Parkland survivor Jaclyn Corin urges change.
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Make Congress take action and unmask ICE! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress: Require ICE to unmask and display clear identification
Contact Congress today!
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December 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Make Congress take action and unmask ICE! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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As Pete Hegseth once said, “If you’re doing something that is just completely unlawful and ruthless, then there is a consequence for that.”
Urge your Members of Congress to demand an immediate, public investigation into Hegseth’s extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean and Pacific.
Urge your Members of Congress to demand an immediate, public investigation into Hegseth’s extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean and Pacific.
Demand a Congressional Investigation Into Hegseth’s Extrajudicial Killings
Over the last few months, the Trump regime has orchestrated the bombings of small boats in the Caribbean and Pacific that it claims are trafficking drugs bound for the US. They’ve provided no legal ju...
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December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
As Pete Hegseth once said, “If you’re doing something that is just completely unlawful and ruthless, then there is a consequence for that.”
Urge your Members of Congress to demand an immediate, public investigation into Hegseth’s extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean and Pacific.
Urge your Members of Congress to demand an immediate, public investigation into Hegseth’s extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean and Pacific.
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🇮🇹 JO-2026: la star américaine de la pop Mariah Carey chantera lors de la cérémonie d'ouverture des Jeux olympiques d'hiver de Milan-Cortina (6-22 février 2026), a annoncé lundi le comité d'organisation ⤵️
December 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🇮🇹 JO-2026: la star américaine de la pop Mariah Carey chantera lors de la cérémonie d'ouverture des Jeux olympiques d'hiver de Milan-Cortina (6-22 février 2026), a annoncé lundi le comité d'organisation ⤵️
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I’m ashamed of how poorly our government is treating US citizens. open.substack.com/pub/schiffno...
U.S. Citizens Wrongly Detained by ICE: It Could Happen to You
I spoke with three Californians — U.S.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I’m ashamed of how poorly our government is treating US citizens. open.substack.com/pub/schiffno...
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We see you, gift procrastinators … Books We Love is here to help guide you to the perfect book for every person on your list. Browse recommended cookbooks, kids' books, biographies and much more: n.pr/3Ma6s8m
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We see you, gift procrastinators … Books We Love is here to help guide you to the perfect book for every person on your list. Browse recommended cookbooks, kids' books, biographies and much more: n.pr/3Ma6s8m
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Despite being a semi-tropical country, Taiwan does get some snow during winter. Even a small powdering of snow in the mountains is bound to attract hoards of snow chasers. In this guide, we will show you a list of places to see snow in Taiwan! taiwantravelblog.com/taiwan-snow-...
Taiwan Snow Chasing Guide – Where and When to Find Snow in Taiwan 台灣追雪指南
Believe it or not, despite being a semi-tropical country Taiwan does get some snow during winter. Even a small powdering of snow in the mountains is bound to attract hoards of snow chasers in Taiwan w...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Despite being a semi-tropical country, Taiwan does get some snow during winter. Even a small powdering of snow in the mountains is bound to attract hoards of snow chasers. In this guide, we will show you a list of places to see snow in Taiwan! taiwantravelblog.com/taiwan-snow-...
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@warnock.senate.gov gives us a sermon with this #CupOfJoe.
We are not at war with one another. We can’t lose sight of that. Sometimes, silence is betrayal. See something, say something.
We are not at war with one another. We can’t lose sight of that. Sometimes, silence is betrayal. See something, say something.
December 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
@warnock.senate.gov gives us a sermon with this #CupOfJoe.
We are not at war with one another. We can’t lose sight of that. Sometimes, silence is betrayal. See something, say something.
We are not at war with one another. We can’t lose sight of that. Sometimes, silence is betrayal. See something, say something.
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🕎 As Hanukkah calls us to celebrate light over darkness, we’re dedicating the next 8 days to sharing powerful wins for democracy in 2025. Join us to reflect on the progress we’ve made and find renewed inspiration to keep pushing on!
Watch this space daily for our top collective triumphs!
Watch this space daily for our top collective triumphs!
December 15, 2025 at 2:39 AM
🕎 As Hanukkah calls us to celebrate light over darkness, we’re dedicating the next 8 days to sharing powerful wins for democracy in 2025. Join us to reflect on the progress we’ve made and find renewed inspiration to keep pushing on!
Watch this space daily for our top collective triumphs!
Watch this space daily for our top collective triumphs!
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You either love them or HATE them, there’s no in between...
Hate Musicals? Here's What That May Say About You, According To Therapists.
You either love them or HATE them, there’s no in between...
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December 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
You either love them or HATE them, there’s no in between...
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Another horrible act of antisemitism leading to many killed.
Live updates: Bondi Beach, Australia shooting, At least 11 killed in attack which targeted Jewish community | CNN
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Live updates: Bondi Beach, Australia shooting, At least 11 killed in attack which targeted Jewish community | CNN
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Live updates: At least 11 people killed in shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach | CNN
At least 11 people have been killed in a shooting on Australia’s Bondi Beach which targeted the Jewish community, police say. Follow for live updates.
www.cnn.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Another horrible act of antisemitism leading to many killed.
Live updates: Bondi Beach, Australia shooting, At least 11 killed in attack which targeted Jewish community | CNN
www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
Live updates: Bondi Beach, Australia shooting, At least 11 killed in attack which targeted Jewish community | CNN
www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
With warm temperatures in ATL, it was so important to get out and walk yesterday and today.
December 14, 2025 at 3:30 AM
With warm temperatures in ATL, it was so important to get out and walk yesterday and today.
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I am heartbroken for our Brown community. If you know anything about Brown, you know what a tight-knit community we are. We share each other’s joys and pains. Today has been gut-wrenching. And our emergency is not yet over. Please keep our Brown family in your thoughts. 💔💔💔
December 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I am heartbroken for our Brown community. If you know anything about Brown, you know what a tight-knit community we are. We share each other’s joys and pains. Today has been gut-wrenching. And our emergency is not yet over. Please keep our Brown family in your thoughts. 💔💔💔
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No parent wants this text. Thinking of the Brown University community.
December 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
No parent wants this text. Thinking of the Brown University community.
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“All the Empty Rooms” is a powerful documentary that follows CBS News’ Steve Hartman as he memorialized the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings.
@fredguttenberg.bsky.social, an EP of the film, talks about his continued fight for common sense gun legislation.
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@fredguttenberg.bsky.social, an EP of the film, talks about his continued fight for common sense gun legislation.
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New Film REVEALS HUMAN COST of Trump’s FATAL MISTAKES
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“All the Empty Rooms” is a powerful documentary that follows CBS News’ Steve Hartman as he memorialized the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings.
@fredguttenberg.bsky.social, an EP of the film, talks about his continued fight for common sense gun legislation.
youtu.be/_TbI3qnWYuo?...
@fredguttenberg.bsky.social, an EP of the film, talks about his continued fight for common sense gun legislation.
youtu.be/_TbI3qnWYuo?...