Amid quarrel with pope, Trump strips Miami charity of funding to house migrant kids The move comes amid rising tensions between the administration and American Catholics.

😱 Is this the primal scream emoji? I NEED a primal scream emoji.

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Europe nears energy crisis with global implications, head of energy agency warns Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of remaining jet fuel supplies, said Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency Executive Director .

Europe has "maybe six weeks or so" of remaining jet fuel supplies, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.

Fatih Birol warned of possible flight cancellations "soon" if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war. https://to.pbs.org/42bAXzv

Black and white outline drawing of tulips and curving leaves. In a vintage style.

I’ve been taking Bärbel Dressler’s class on Arts and Crafts Movement pattern design. After a ton of revisions I finally have my hand drawn repeat. It’s the first time I’ve made a repeat using traditional techniques. Time to scan it and clean it up on the computer. #Art #WorkInProgress #RepeatPattern

She paid into Medicare for years. Trump's immigration policy will end her coverage A provision in the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act will make Rosa María Carranza and an estimated 100,000 other lawfully present immigrant seniors ineligible. Her once secure retirement is in questio...

Immigrant seniors lose Medicare coverage despite paying into it

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An impressionistic landscape wall art of The Cliffs of Moher. My original photo has been edited to have a soft, hand-painted look. It is a beautiful spring day. The landscape shows the green fields atop the left side of the steep rocky cliffside as it plunges into the calm blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The sky is bright, and a faint rainbow passes over the cliffside into the waters.

An in situ image of framed wall art depicting The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland, hanging behind a living room sofa.

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland–Impressionistic Landscape–photo edited for a painterly look, fantasy vibe.
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An impressionistic landscape wall art of The Cliffs of Moher. My original photo has been edited to have a soft, hand-painted look. It is a beautiful spring day. The landscape shows green fields atop the steep, rocky cliffside, which plunges into the calm blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The sky is bright, and a faint rainbow can be seen in the clouds above the cliff.

An in situ image of framed wall art depicting The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland, hanging behind a living room sofa.

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland–Impressionistic Landscape–photo edited for a painterly look, fantasy vibe.
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This breathtaking Black and White photo captures the stunning beauty of Courthouse Butte in Sedona an hour before sunset. Courthouse Butte is an impressive mass of sedimentary rock that rises to nearly a 1,000 feet in the air.

It is easy for the soul to make a spiritual connection to the elements of earth & sky by listening to the song in stone & wind.

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Lone Cypress Tree Artistic 35mm is a painterly rendition of a photo taken by me in the 1980s with a film camera

Taken with film, Lone Cypress Tree in Monterey California looking out over the ocean #BlueSkyArtShow
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A lighthouse at Capelinhos at the edge of Faial Island in the Azores Islands watches over the Atlantic Ocean on a foggy and gloomy day, with an oil painting effect.

A #Lighthouse at #Capelinhos at the edge of #FaialIsland in the #AzoresIslands watches over the #AtlanticOcean on a foggy and gloomy day, with an #OilPainting effect.

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An in situ photo of two framed artworks hanging over a cream-colored living room couch with green pillows. The artwork is of coordinating images of the left and right sides of the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland. These pieces come together to create a complete look for your home. Breathtaking views with a peaceful, serene vibe.

An impressionistic landscape wall art of The Cliffs of Moher. My original photo has been edited to have a soft, hand-painted look. It is a beautiful spring day. The landscape shows the green fields atop the left side of the steep rocky cliffside as it plunges into the calm blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The sky is bright, and a faint rainbow passes over the cliffside into the waters.

An impressionistic landscape wall art of The Cliffs of Moher. My original photo has been edited to have a soft, hand-painted look. It is a beautiful spring day. The landscape shows the green fields atop the left side of the steep rocky cliffside as it plunges into the calm blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The sky is bright, and a faint rainbow passes over the cliffside into the waters.

Enjoy the view every day! Matching wall art for your space, Cliffs of Moher, Ireland. Photos with an impressionistic style.

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Scientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth An unprecedented look at the birth of a sperm whale found that mother and calf were supported by other whales throughout the process.

Fascinating!

Witnessing a sperm whale birth, scientists find a remarkable amount of teamwork

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Before-and-after images–digital art of Ballinalacken Castle, Ireland.

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Framed artwork of a dramatic close-up of a white floral blossom with a bright yellow center surrounded by smaller, vibrant pink wildflowers. The background features swirling dark green textures, suggesting leaves, creating a rich color contrast. I digitally painted this artwork by hand from my original photograph. It has an oil painting style with a rich, textured look. This white flower is a member of the aster or daisy family, commonly known as the Spanish needle and black-jack plant. The pink wildflower is commonly known by many names, such as tasselflower, cupids paintbrush, floras paintbrush, and many others. Both plants are important for Florida pollinators, providing food for bees, butterflies, and more.

Beautiful White & Pink Wildflowers in an Oil Painting Style–Digital Painting

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Framed impressionistic landscape wall art of The Rock of Cashel Castle, Ireland. My original photo has been edited to have a soft, hand-painted look. It is a beautiful spring day. The castle ruins sit atop a steep rocky hillside. The sky is bright blue with a few wispy clouds, and a subtle rainbow is visible against the light clouds.

Impressionistic landscape–The Rock of Cashel, Ireland–photo edited for a painterly look, fantasy vibe.
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See my photo transformed into a digital painting.

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This is a digital painting of the tropical flower plumeria, also known as frangipani or the lei flower plant. The white and yellow flowers are rendered in a dreamy, abstract style against a soft palette of lavender watercolors on a textured white paper background. The petals blend harmoniously with the background, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. At the bottom of the image is a black stripe with a photo of the artist, the artwork title, the artist's name, Heather Benedict, and the website. This is not a clickable link. A clickable link can be found in the original post.

An in situ image of framed wall art, Plumeria Blossoms with Soft Watercolor Feel, hanging behind a sofa in a modern, elegant living room.

Plumeria Flowers, Peaceful Watercolor Style–My original photo edited for a painterly look.
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An expansive black-and-white landscape showcases rugged rocky formations. The sky appears clear, adding to the stark contrast between the rocks and the horizon. ©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved

With desert-like scrub & many layers, I decided to convert it to black-and-white to bring out all the geological detail
Theodore Roosevelt National Park. debra-martz.pixels.com/featured/roc...

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An impressionistic landscape wall art of Blarney Castle and its famous tower in Ireland. My original photo has been edited to have a soft, hand-painted look. It is a beautiful spring day. The castle ruins sit atop a steep rocky hillside. The sky is bright blue with a few wispy clouds.

An in situ image of framed wall art of Blarney Castle, Ireland, hanging on the wall behind a living room sofa.

Blarney Castle, Ireland–Impressionistic Landscape–photo edited for a painterly look, fantasy vibe.

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ATTACKING Iran YouTube video by PoliticsGirl

Some thoughts on Trump’s war in Iran…
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Illustration by The Brothers Dalziel from Sing-Song by Christina Rossetti, London, 1893. #booksky #artsky

We don’t get to see these pieces from Mucha very often. They are beautiful with an amazing depth.

"The Introduction of the Slavonic Liturgy" by Alphonse Mucha visually narrates the historic moment when Saints Cyril and Methodius brought the Christian liturgy to the Slavic people in their own language, symbolizing cultural and religious awakening. The painting, part of Mucha's "The Slav Epic," is rich in symbolism with ethereal figures and dynamic compositions that celebrate Slavic history and national pride.

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Prediction market trader 'Magamyman' made $553,000 on death of Iran's supreme leader It's the latest trade drawing scrutiny on the popular prediction market site for appearing to show an insider making profits on military secrets.

I’m not sure which is worse. 🤔 The fact that Trump’s son sits on the board of Polymarket…or…the fact that people place bets on things like when wars will start, the toppling of governments, or the deaths of people just like they were betting on the ponies. 😵‍💫🤯😱

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Florida leaders react to US, Israel attack on Iran Florida leaders shared their thoughts about the start of yet another war involving the U.S.

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Trump's War The costs could be catastrophic

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Gift of Lucien Goldschmidt

Exhibition Poster http://www.moma.org/collection/works/65139

Sleepy owl found resting among items on a New York antique store shelf Shoppers in upstate New York month turned up a rare find while perusing a local antique store this month: a live owl resting peacefully among items on a shelf.

Shoppers in upstate New York month turned up a rare find while perusing a local antique store this month: a live owl resting peacefully among items on a shelf.

😍I love seeing sketches and behind the scenes glimpses into art. It’s a reminder that art doesn’t simply appear as perfect, fully realized pieces.

It’s especially poignant when we see the imperfect and messy planning stages the artistic masters.

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I'm begging my fellow politicians, Illinoisans, and Americans to realize that right now, we aren't fighting over policy or political party.

We're fighting over whether we're going to be a country rooted in empathy and kindness — or one rooted in cruelty and rage.