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‘A shell of our former self’: How Trump and Musk’s spending cuts are hampering US government readiness amid the Iran war | CNN Politics Government cuts under Trump’s second term weakened U.S. emergency, security, and foreign response capabilities, now under scrutiny amid Middle East conflict.

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Thank you, sister Ann!

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"Peace is not only the absence of war but also the presence of justice, equality and human rights." ~ Widad Akreyi

Thank you, sister Amy!

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I'm so sorry for your loss, sister Sylvia. May your mom's memory be a blessing for all who knew and loved her.

Thank you, Gezzer! 🦋🙏☮️

Trump ally Lindsey Graham issues threat to Saudi Arabia over Iran war Republican senator warns of ‘consequences’ if kingdom does not join US strikes against Iranians

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"Bless the angry women who give us hope, who build a better world with their fury." ~ Nikita Gill

Thank you, sister Julie!

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It's Tuesday, I'm up. That's good enough for the day!

Thank you, brother Matt!

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Happy Tuesday! You got to admit, at least it sounds better than happy Monday.

Thank you, sister Cathy!

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Nothing ruins your Friday quite like finding our its still only Tuesday!

TYSVM, sister CB!

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Alexander brothers, famous real estate brokers, guilty of sex trafficking Prosecutors accused the brothers of using their wealth to lure women to parties and luxury homes, then taking advantage of them.

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Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs | CNN Politics While senior Trump aides had anticipated some brief surge in oil prices in the first days of the war with Iran, the size and sustainability of the market reaction caught them off guard.

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs www.cnn.com/2026/03/09/p...

#Iran #war #oil #gasprices #economy #economics

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The world is better with you in it.

Always grateful for you, sister Dianne!

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Thank you, sister Doc!

Thank you so much!

Many thanks, sister Tricia!

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Could Targeting Gum Disease Bacteria Slow Alzheimer’s? Intriguing lines of evidence have implicated gingivitis bacteria as a potential contributor to Alzheimer’s.

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Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it Doctors often advise exercising your brain to stay sharp but stretching your brain might be the better description

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‘How is he going to have the time?’ NIH staff voice concern as Bhattacharya takes on CDC role Scientists fear NIH director will be even more absent and leave key issues unresolved as he takes interim CDC lead

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#NIH #CDC #HHS #science #publichealth

I'm always impressed by these custom images you make! I'd be grateful if you would DM me with any tips about how to create something similar. I don't know where to begin.

Embrace hope

Thank you, sister Annette!

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Thank you

Thank you sister C.G.!

Happy Monday

Happy Monday, sister Betsy!

Thank you, sister Teresa!🙏

The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration If you or a loved one are facing FTD, we are with you every step of the way—with reliable information, valuable resources, and support from others who understand.

My heart goes out to you and your sister. FTD is brutal. About 50% of people with FTD have an abnormal form of tau protein in the brain and about 50% of people with FTD have TDP-43 protein accumulation. If you haven't done so already, please consider checking the AFTD website. www.theaftd.org