Grafton Hill hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, where we gathered to spread holiday cheer & celebrate George Russell's final tree lighting as a Worcester City Councilor. Thank you to the Grafton Hill Neighborhood Association for making this special event happen year after year!

The Senate's FY27 budget debate is in day 2, and I have some more updates to share with you! I've secured four more amendments for the Second Worcester District: - $250,000 is set to fund cancer screenings for firefighters in cities and towns across the Commonwealth. More below...

I visited the Worcester Regional Food Hub today to chat with business leaders Kim & Jenny about the Food Hub's new kitchen facilities at Union Station! With 5 commercial kitchens, the WRFH serves as a starting point for chefs and entrepreneurs to begin making and selling food at a commercial scale.

Day 3 of the Senate's FY27 budget debate is over, and my final five amendments were approved by my colleagues! They include: - Veterans Inc. is set to receive $500,000 to support its employment training and substance use treatment programs. More below...

Day 1 of the Senate's FY27 budget debate is in the books, and I'm thrilled to share that four of my amendments were approved: - EcoTarium is set to receive $250,000 to support the care of animals, expand community education programs, and fund animal habitat improvements. More below...

Robert Weissman of @publiccitizen.bsky.social explains how Trump's record-breaking Pentagon budget budget comes at the cost of funding for education, healthcare, science and social services. The $500 billion increase "is beyond the wildest dreams of the military-industrial complex," he says.

Professor Margot Mifflin (English) explores the history and politics of the “maiden name” in @jstordaily.bsky.social, tracing the legal, social, and political implications women have encountered when keeping—or changing—their names over the past 170 years. ow.ly/BUJM50Y1T72

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Em and Janet, community leaders arrested in Pappas’s office, discuss PDS (“Pappas’s Deceptive Strategy”), a series of scripted virtual “town halls.”

Two workers are still unaccounted for Thursday morning after a parking garage that was under construction collapsed in the Grays Ferry section of #Philadelphia. Grays Ferry Avenue is 29th and 33rd streets and officials are urging everyone to avoid the area.

Space Ghost Coast to Coast (DVD Feature) - George Lowe Cowboy Pt. 1 Network: Cartoon Network/Adult Swim Physical Media: Space Ghost Coast to Coast Volume Four: The 1998 Episodes DVD (Easter Egg) Original Air Date: December 7, 2007 (DVD Release) #nostalgia #retro #90s #cartoonnetwork #spaceghost

Sleep with scoliosis is influenced by daily habits. Stress, screen time, hydration, and recovery routines all affect how the spine feels at night. Better sleep starts before bedtime. To learn more, follow the link. https://rpst.in/4pVRL #ScoliSMART #ScoliosisSleep #BeyondTheCurve #ScoliSMART

Damn, I wanted his hair shaved!!! MJF: 甲：雪崩式ツームストーン・パイルドライバー (nadare-shiki tūmusuton pairudoraibā) | Avalanche tombstone piledriver 乙：Headlock takeover #AEWDoN 🤼‍♂️

‘Damage in every district of Kyiv’ - Massive Russian ballistic missile, drone attack kills 4! #news #worldnews #russia #russian #ukraine #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiannews #russiawar #kyiv #drones #ballisticmissile #europe #eu

Refugees are rich with untapped potential. Every life denied opportunity is a world losing brilliance. Listen: https://loom.ly/B6KkKNg #oligarchy #dictatorship #dictatortrump

May 18-19, 2026 Philippines Heavy rains caused widespread flooding in Davao City (Mindanao) and San Jose del Monte (Bulacan, Luzon).

I've paid $60+ twice today just to do the essential work of meeting with voters across southern Minnesota. We don't have corporations to bankroll this effort, so I'm extra grateful today for everyone who has pitched in to support this campaign.

You’re reacting to inconsistency that keeps resetting your hope. Those moments where they show up again can feel meaningful, but they just keep the cycle going. Create space between what they do and how you respond. Stop letting temporary moments outweigh consistent patterns. #relationshipadvice

Phil Collins via TikTok Did you know Phil Collins almost never released Against All Odds? Phil tells the story of how it ended up as the main theme to Taylor Hackford's film. Sky Arts' Songbook, 2008 #PhilCollins #80sMusic #BehindTheSong

Have you seen this new AI documentary with Tristan Harris? It brings together voices from across the political spectrum and highlights five key themes about AI, and I really want people to understand them. Video credit: @tristanharris

Rakaposhi 7,788m, is a majestic peak in the Karakoram range. It's known for its striking beauty and challenging climbs! www.skarduexpedition.com #Outdoor #adventure #travel #nature #photography #alps #alpine #trekking #hiking #karakoram #Hunza #Rakapishi #Mountainview #Heaven #landscape #pakistan

Many people only look at the results of the Swiss issue, not the causes. After WWII, the US pushed Switzerland to open deposit data for nearly fifty years, but Switzerland has been unwilling to change. The so-called neutral Swiss banks, in Miles Guo's view, are more like a system for hiding funds.

(wip) dug this .mp4 out of the pile and working again…made w toonsquid #animation #furry

Corruption in Washington = higher costs for Minnesotans. Proud to be endorsed by @endcitizensunited.bsky.social — together, we’re fighting to ban congressional stock trading, get corporate pac $$ out of elections, and end dark money in politics.

🫘 Doing the Bean Boozled challenge is a GREAT incentive for charity streams, but not so great for me 🤣 Thanks to everyone for donating to @girlsmakegames.bsky.social ! 🙌 Join my Twitch streams💜 #twitchstreamer #charitystream #girlsmakegames #beanboozledchallenge #beanboozled

"The only limits to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." Words from FDR’s final speech - he passed away the day before he was set to deliver it.

I am thrilled to have secured critical funding for the Lompoc Animal Shelter renovation project. This federal investment ensures the shelter can continue to provide high-quality care for the dogs in its care.

This animated map allows us to watch Manhattan grow up, literally. We see New York’s building boom from 1765 to 2014, as colonial houses give way to brownstones, tenements, skyscrapers, art deco icons, post-war towers and today’s luxury high-rises. Source: buff.ly/R8mvtfh

OzEmail - Australia's Largest Internet Service Provider Dec 1996 Archived Web Page #ozemail #1996

Seth David Radwell, political analyst and author of "American Schism: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation," talks with WCPT's Richard Chew about how Trump is wasting billions of dollars on the Iran War while "we have tremendous problems" here.

Dr. Thomas Fisher, a Democratic candidate in the Illinois 7th Congressional District, talks with WCPT 820's Richard Chew about Medicare for All and increasing funding for research universities in order to medical prices down so people can afford to live.

Ichigo Kanno substitui You Yoshinari no design de personagens. Outro excelente animador, participando ativamente da produção de Edgerunners e entregando cenas impressionantes no anime.

#FightBackAmerica 🇺🇸

@ronensteinke.bsky.social : "Ich habe keine Zweifel, dass der Verfassungsschutz anti-antikapitalistisch agiert. Dabei sagt das Grundgesetz sogar das Gegenteil. Da steht: 'Eigentum verpflichtet'. Und auch: 'Bodenschätze und Betriebe können vergesellschaftet werden."

La película inicia mañana su 8ª semana en cartelera, volviendo a muchos cines. Busca el más cercano: elasticafilms.com/catalogofilm...

Simplified Arkham fun! Lego Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight Steam Deck test. #legobatman #batman #steamdeck

A simple message to my Republican colleagues who have remained silent as this administration disregards the Constitution and shields the powerful: honor your oath to the American people and the rule of law, or make way for those who will.

People told us we were being alarmist when we said Republicans would come after our reproductive rights - overturning Roe v. Wade, allowing women to bleed out in their cars, arresting people for miscarriages, attacking contraception. But we’ve been right every single time.

My favorite Tommy Lee Jones movie is…

Hi. Straight guy. I made this. 👍

🎶 In 1962, Bob Dylan recorded "Blowin’ In the Wind" at Columbia Studios during sessions for The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan. This powerful song soon became an anthem for peace and civil rights. A timeless call for change. ✊🌍 #MusicHistory #BobDylan #CivilRights #Peace open.spotify.com/track/18GiV1...

Full video is on IG Sad reminder of those who lost a child to SM's unregulated algorithms.💫 Powerful. Eloquent & a well structured argument for acting on behalf of children. "If an adult can barely syrvive the bullying, how can a child?" #DOS😇 @tennysonsarah.bsky.social @thefrankaccount.bsky.social

Does Maryland need artificial intelligence-powered camera surveillance at stop signs?

El turismo, ese milagro que nos prometieron, contado por esta chica con mucha guasa. 👇😂 (Spoiler: No lo llamen Baleares, llámenlo parque temático de Baleares...)

"★★★★★ For all its showmanship, exquisite period details and flashy Tarantino-style denouement, Filho’s film never loses its profound emotional ache, or the central idea — that the departing dictatorship left behind an entire population in a state of trauma." Kevin Maher @thetimes.com

Every headline intensifies economic anxiety. One day AI helps write emails; next, it replaces entire teams efficiently. The real scare isn’t in movies but opening LinkedIn and pondering if humans are becoming “legacy systems.”

High school students rocked their first brake job using Skillmaker + NAPA XcceleratoR 🔧💡 XR + AI made learning fast, fun, and confidence-boosting. Huge thanks to NAPA Auto Parts and EdTech for believing in our mission. 👉 skillmaker.ai 👉 napaxccelerator.com #Skillmaker #XRtraining #EdTech

Ten years after the 1st Global Action Plan on #AMR, it’s time to rethink resistance as more than a biomedical issue. Our new commentary discusses three social science perspectives to more effectively address AMR. Now online ahead of print in @whobulletin.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/4rzDS0k

The beautiful game™

International break boredom kicking in? Time to change the game. Step into FootballPX — the player trading platform where your football knowledge actually pays off. Compete against a fast-growing community of fans and traders, where every call you make can drive real gains.

Près de 1.000 deux-roues font vrombir les moteurs et les klaxons, prêts à suivre le bus des joueurs du PSG entre l'aéroport et le Champ-de-Mars 🏍️

James Wood hits an absolute rocket to the stands 😮 His 16th homer of the season was hit at 113.8 MPH 🔥

Me, ensconced in the Bluesky Bubble™️

✨ Calling all TGI community members with lived experience of incarceration! ✨ Our TGI Mentorship Program created *by and for* transgender, gender expansive, and intersex individuals. 🌈💫 📣 Join us and connect with empowering TGI mentors, and build both personal and professional growth.

Rural Arizona, we stand united. Civil rights groups support poll workers, food banks, and domestic violence hotlines. The indictment of the SPLC is a blow to us all. An attack on one is an attack on all. 💙 #StandWithSPLC #RuralArizona #DefendCivilRights #CivilRights

I had a challenging Monday and Tuesday was similar, so landing on GG’s Happy Hump Day pack is very special. Today I feel great, had a nice walk, and ready to save the First Amendment. Respect for all of those whose Cx journey preceded mine.🥷🏼 #LetsRock #HappyHumpDay @whatifisaidit.bsky.social ♥️

A Rubio "no le gusta América Latina y mucho menos Brasil", afirma Lula 🗣 "A Marco Rubio no le gusta América Latina y mucho menos Brasi;, es un latinoamericano frustrado", dijo. Lula destacó que el país es consciente de su historial de injerencia externa... vk.com/wall-2113803...

New 911 calls reveal more about a shooting outside a McDonald's in Cape Coral as police are still searching for the shooter. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/shooting-mcdonalds-pine-island-road-cape-coral/71487012 

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Digital Content Creator, The Hall School. Closes: 21/06. https://shrbrt.jobs/ow1cmw. #independentschooljobs #londonjobs #teachingjobs