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In light of the shootings at Brown, Bondi, and the anniversary of Sandy Hook, the National Pediatric Disaster Coalition is deploying the following high-trust resources and encourages sharing with appropriate members of your community.
National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
The NCSCB is dedicated to helping schools support their students through crisis and loss.
schoolcrisiscenter.org
December 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Happy birthday to Jane Austen, and to this very on-brand Economist chart
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Chart from The Economist showing the annual income in 1798 of various professions and of Jane Austen characters
December 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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In the shade of a mango tree in her courtyard in a village in Senegal, Khady Sene rhythmically threads together reeds, the beginning of a new basket.

The creations by Sene and other women in her village are becoming trendy abroad.

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December 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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expressnews.com
People called 911 from attics, rooftops, even treetops as the July 4 floods escalated. Here are some of them — and what happened to them after those calls.
The voices behind newly released 911 calls made during the deadly Texas floods
People called 911 from attics, rooftops, even treetops as the July 4 floods escalated. Here are some of them — and what happened to them after those calls.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social
Looking to learn a new language? Try Mango Languages, an interactive online resource providing audio tutorials to practice reading, listening and speaking in over 70 different languages.

📘 https://bit.ly/3YVzT0e
Logo of Mango Languages with multicolored speech bubbles containing the words "Hello," "Hola," "Bonjour," "你好," and "مرحبا" in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Arabic respectively.
December 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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🔴Military officers declared they have taken "total control" of Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday, just three days after the country held presidential and legislative elections in which both major candidates claimed victory.

Click here for more 👉 https://go.france24.com/z8w
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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rusi.bsky.social
📢🧵 NEW RUSI Paper ‘Combatting Cybercrime against Mobile Devices’ by Joseph Jarnecki is out now.
Combatting Cybercrime against Mobile Devices
Joseph Jarnecki outlines the highest priority cyberthreats against consumer mobile devices and considers potential strategies to mitigate and address the threat.
www.rusi.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social
Got a business idea? Need guidance to grow? 💡 Meet with DSLBD at MLK Library on Wednesdays for one-on-one support and resources for DC-based small businesses and entrepreneurs. https://bit.ly/4pkKBtb
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November 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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globalcmrpt.bsky.social
At least 170 US hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say federal cuts will make it worse
At least 170 US hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say federal cuts will make it worse
KFF Health News has identified more than 170 U.S. hospitals - including 14 in Florida - at risk of significant and potentially dangerous flooding.
buff.ly
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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Check out these awesome patches up for bid right now in the IAEM Scholarship Auction! Every dollar supports students pursuing degrees in emergency management and related fields.

Place your bids now: https://loom.ly/YBcgC_8

#IAEM #EmergencyManagement #EMGChat
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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rollingstone.com
Here's how to aid those affected by the devastating storm in the Caribbean nation.

Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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colleenhagerty.com
I'm rounding up coverage of federal shutdown impacts on disaster funding and services for an upcoming newsletter. If you've written any or noticed anything in your area, please send it my way!
November 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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rand.org
This new report outlines best practices for ceasefires and explores the role technology could play in establishing and maintaining a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war. https://bit.ly/4297SW1
Guidelines for Designing a Ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine War
Lessons from past ceasefire efforts offer actionable insights for the Russia-Ukraine war. Demilitarized zones, dispute-resolution mechanisms, third-party monitoring, and formal agreements have been as...
bit.ly
September 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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globalcmrpt.bsky.social
Lessons From Indigenous Emergency Response in Canada buff.ly/vkirKGd
September 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social
Looking for your next great read? 📚 Fill out our form and get a custom list of recommendations—handpicked by a DC Public Library librarian!
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September 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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economist.com
Little is understood about the workings of the Assad regime’s machinery of repression: its rules, its hierarchies or its logic. A new digital archive offers some clues
A haunting new view of Assad’s brutality in Syria
It could one day be used in trials against members of the regime
econ.st
August 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social
🎨✨ SAVE THE DATES! DC Art All Night 2025 is back!
📅 Fri, Sept. 12 & Sat, Sept. 13!

🖌 Don’t miss The Block Party @ MLK Library on Sat, Sept. 13 🎶
Discover artists, local businesses & community vibes across all 8 wards.
Promotional image for 'Art All Night 2025' presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The event on Sept. 12-13 includes an annual block party at the MLK Library. Text urges to follow DC Public Library for updates and to sign up for a library card for full experiences.
August 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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iaem-org.bsky.social
Make the case to attend the IAEM Annual Conference. Explore these five steps to show cost-saving strategies and a strong ROI for your attendance: https://loom.ly/fOlkAd4

#IAEM #IAEM25 #EmergencyManagement #EMEX #EMTraining #EMGChat
July 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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theguardian.com
Black chicken and green rice: Cynthia Shanmugalingam’s recipes for a Sri Lankan summer barbecue
Black chicken and green rice: Cynthia Shanmugalingam’s recipes for a Sri Lankan summer barbecue
Green coconut rice with a sharp tomato and onion relish is the perfect accompaniment to grilled spiced chicken with a fragrant dressing
www.theguardian.com
July 28, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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iaem-org.bsky.social
One great way to participate in National Emergency Management Awareness Month is by attending the IAEM-USA Region 9 Symposium in Honolulu, HI. This event is scheduled for August 12-13, 2025.

Learn more and register today: https://loom.ly/JjTz0xE

#IAEM #EmergencyManagement
July 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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globalcmrpt.bsky.social
PNNL Releases Database Tracking Wildfire Mitigation Plans Nationwide buff.ly/6uhmjbM
July 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
GoFundMe has set up a page for the Texan flood victims. Each campaign has been verified by the company's Trust & Safety experts, which means you know your money is going directly to families. Please consider donating if you can. Their stories are heartbreaking.

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Donate to US Flood Relief Fundraisers
Help those affected by flooding across the US. Donate to verified fundraisers to offer flood relief to individuals & their families.
www.gofundme.com
July 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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expressnews.com
Several factors, both meteorological and geographical, created a nightmare recipe for flash flooding across the Texas Hill Country. bit.ly/4lerak0
July 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
A Tennessee woman is studying to be a nurse and works nights cleaning buildings. ICE recently deported her husband, leaving her alone with three kids and another child on the way. She's about to lose her car and home. Would you consider donating to help?

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June 15, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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Matt Palmer (Head of DevRel at @Replit) has taught 100s of people to build apps with AI.

Here are his 10 best prompting tips.

I asked Matt to show exactly how he uses these tips to build a full stack app in 30 min.

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June 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM