Detroit Public Library seeks true cost to fix deteriorating libraries Detroit Public Library hires firm to estimate cost to fix city's aging libraries. Then, officials will try to find ways to pay for it.

Detroit officials seek estimate to fix deteriorating libraries

Cristina Zenato works in the wild with sharks, where she has built a special relationship with a local shiver of Caribbean Reef sharks. Many recognize her and approach her touch. She uses this connection to remove hooks from their mouths.

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This girl teaching her new puppy how to go down stairs . 😍

Reminder:

Your past does not define you.

This darkness won’t last forever.

You can overcome any challenge.

You are in charge of your life & happiness.

Not everybody will understand your situation & it is okay.

You have made it this far, you won’t stop now.

You are needed.

I'm proud of you

The DOJ was created to increase the capacity for federal prosecutions during Reconstruction esp. those to be brought under the newly enacted KuKlux Klan Act.

Now the DOJ is being used to prosecute a storied civil rights organization whose central mission has been to expose & dismantle the Klan.

Normal people: the courts are very serious interpreters of the law

The courts: go ahead, impersonate the feds

America is witnessing firsthand how Trump bankrupted so many of his own companies.

OMG I got the best gift ever….

Tesla just unlocked sales to 50,000+ government agencies It marks a significant step in expanding Tesla's presence in the public sector, where procurement processes have traditionally slowed electric vehicle adoption.

ah cool, more tax money going to prop up Tesla's falling sales

www.teslarati.com/tesla-just-u...

Pingree, Massie Team Up to Strip Big Chemical Immunity from Farm Bill

🚨NEWS🚨

Rep. Massie and I just introduced a bipartisan amendment to strip the pesticide liability shield from the Farm Bill.

If a company’s product makes people sick, it should be held accountable. If states and communities want to create stronger protections, they should have every right to do so.

Nature Prevails! Wild violets growing from a tree. Heart-shaped green leaves and five purple flowers with white throats. These are called Common Blue Violets but the flowers look purple to me. #ShowHeart

#WeekPforPurple
#AlphabetChallenge

Happy Earth Day! 💜🌎

RFK Jr. Says Measles Outbreaks Not His Fault: ‘I’ve Never Been Anti-Vaccine’ The HHS secretary, known for spreading disinformation about vaccine safety, falsely claimed people aren’t getting vaccinated because “the government lied to them during COVID.”

Welcome to Day 2 of RFK Jr. testifying on Capitol Hill.

Yesterday, RFK -- who has spent decades spreading disinformation about vaccine safety -- testified to Congress that measles outbreaks aren't his fault and said he's "never been anti-vaccine." Really. Really! www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-me...

Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

The first volunteers in the U.K. have been immunized with a vaccine to protect against a potential bird flu pandemic.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Yesterday we enjoyed fabulous views of Orcas as they cruised from Burra south and then east to Sumburgh, Shetland. We identified them as four members of the '140s' pod - one of the least known and recorded pods in Shetland waters. 🖤🤍

#MarineLife #MarineMammals #CetaceansUK #UKWildlife

California and Virginia actually let their voters have a say in redistricting! Did Texas let their voters have a say? Nope!

An octopus claims a broken toilet as its home, fiercely defending it from intruders while welcoming a curious porcupine fish. Nature never ceases to amaze!

This is Fitz and June. Fitz just got here and thinks this place is pretty great. June was here first and thinks it's time to return Fitz. 13/10 for both (TT: muester)

Arkansas public television receives three-year, $3M pledge to keep PBS in state | Arkansas Advocate The network must retain its PBS membership and match every dollar with other donations for the pledged grant to be usable.

Arkansas public television receives three-year, $3M pledge to keep PBS in state arkansasadvocate.com/2026/04/21/a...

So much false equivalence in media on gerrymandering in Texas vs California & Virginia. California and Virginia maps approved by the voters. That's a huge difference not enough people pointing out

There's only one perfect photo for this year's Earth Day, and it's this one that the Artemis II crew took. Happy Earth Day.

it is so telling that referendum was up to the voters in Virginia and California, but not Texas. Here they just did it. They wouldn't put it up to a vote. Tonight it really looks like cowardice.

Police say charges will be filed against adults 'who stood by' during shooting in North Carolina park Police in North Carolina plan to charge adults "who stood by" during Monday morning's deadly shooting in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. (WFMY)

Its interesting that regular people can be charged for "standing by" during a shooting, but cops can't (thinking of Uvalde)

www.wzzm13.com/article/news...

Walker cannot wait until he sees his doggy bus 🚌 pals 😃

it is very funny how these people are so accustomed to essentially bullying democratic politicians that they meltdown when met with appropriate pushback.

in any case, the process to amend the virginia constitution has multiple stages where, at any point, an amendment can be defeated.

The right gambled, tried to rig the election, lost, and now it’s excuses and tears.

Thanks for everything, Virginia. 🙏🏽

They think you're stupid.

AEG Owner Phil Anschutz Is Still Donating to Causes Promoting Anti-LGBTQ Beliefs AEG owner Philip Anschutz donated $1,020,000 to two organizations that made public statements against LGBTQ people -- Colorado Christian University and the Sky Ranch Christian camping organization.

The owner of Coachella is a right-wing nationalist and gives lots of money to anti-LGBT organizations.

www.billboard.com/pro/aeg-owne...

DC statehood yesterday

America Just Shrugged at the Largest Mass Shooting in Years A horrifying massacre in Louisiana can teach us a few things, but first we need to pay attention.

EIGHT CHILDREN DIED in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana this weekend.

Eight children.

A critically important reminder from @citizencohn.bsky.social:

open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

Southern Poverty Law Center says it is under Justice Department investigation The nonprofit on Tuesday said it is “the latest organization targeted by this administration.”

The Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for its tracking of hate groups, said that the Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into the nonprofit regarding their use of informants.