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Over the past 19 years, I've watched @MichelleObama, who never sought a career in the public eye, become a master orator. Her speech yesterday at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center may have been her very best. Moving, direct and powerful.

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Five months ago, I argued against the President's $4 trillion tariffs at the Supreme Court. In 237 years, the Court had never struck down a sitting President's signature initiative. Legal scholars said it was impossible. Some of my own colleagues said it was impossible. We won. 6-3. But the real story isn't what happened in that courtroom. It's what happened in the months before. And its the subject of my TED talk, coming out tomorrow. I had the best legal team in the nation, especially Colleen Roh Sinzdak, the most outstanding legal strategist I know. Huge thanks, too, go to the Liberty Justice Center (and in particular its fearless and hyper-intelligent leader Sara Albrecht), who organized the client small businesses, as well as to the brave small businesses themselves. I also had four teachers preparing me. A mindset coach who'd worked with Andre Agassi. An improv coach who taught me that "Yes, and" works in Supreme Court arguments the same way it works everywhere else. A meditation coach who taught me stillness. And Harvey. Harvey predicted many of the questions the Justices asked — sometimes almost word for word. Brilliant. Tireless. Occasionally insufferable. Here's the catch: Harvey isn't a person. Harvey is a bespoke AI I built over the last year with a legal AI company, trained on every question every Justice has asked in oral argument for 25 years, and everything they've ever written. Tomorrow, TED releases my talk about what really happened — and what I learned standing at that podium. AI can predict. AI can analyze. What AI cannot do is the one thing that actually won the argument. Connect. Read the room. Hear not just a Justice's words, but her worry — and answer the worry. That is the irreducibly human skill. Find yours. Go deeper. In this age of AI, that's where your edge lives. The talk goes live Thursday, May 7 at 11am ET: go.ted.com/nealkumarkatyal What's the irreducibly human skill in your work — the thing AI can't touch?

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Moon joy [noun] the feeling of intense happiness and excitement that only comes from a mission to the Moon The Artemis II crew bring us endless Moon joy.

Trump says Justices Barrett, Gorsuch ‘sicken me’ after Supreme Court tariff ruling cnb.cx/4rW3NhN

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💐 Van Gogh's 'Vase with Thistles', painted in Auvers-sur-Oise (FR), captures the vibrancy of his friend Dr Gachet’s garden. We see purple thistles in an earthenware pot, accompanied by colourful green leaves. The painting remained in Auvers after Van Gogh passed away in July 1890. It was possibly given to someone in the village. The work eventually ended up in the collection of a famous French art collector, at the beginning of the 20th century. Nowadays, ‘Vase with Thistles’ can be seen at The Pola Museum of Art in Hakone, Japan.

Georgia O'Keeffe, Petunias,c, 1925 #WomensArt #Mothersday

Today is March 14 (3.14) – Pi day. The date today resembles 3.14159, the common approximation of the mathematical constant Pi, or π. This concurrence has given rise to an annual celebration from 1:59 pm - also the time of publication of this post (CET). What is Pi? Understanding Pi is essential if you want to make calculations for circles, cylinders, spheres, and anything circular, even an ellipse. Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. It doesn't matter how big or small the circle is - the ratio stays the same. Properties like this that stay the same when you change other attributes are called constants. How are you celebrating Pi day?

BREAKING NEWS: The Crescent of Ramadan 1447/2026 has been sighted in Saudi Arabia! Subsequently, Ramadan 1447/2026 begins tomorrow, 18th February 2026 Taraweeh Prayers will begin in the Two Holy Mosques after Isha Prayers

#OSCARS SNUB: "Sorry Baby" for Best Original Screenplay variety.com/2026/awards/ne…

Hey America, with the freezing cold weather you’ll be having over the weekend, why not give this a go ❄️🫧 🔸 You’ll need: 1 cup warm water 3 tablespoons dish soap 2 tablespoons Sugar 2 tablespoon corn syrup (or glycerin) Bubble wand or straw 🔸 What to do: Gently mix everything together (don’t shake it) Allow your bubble solution to cool before blowing bubbles. Let it sit for 30–60 minutes. Take it outside when temps are well below freezing. Blow bubbles and watch them freeze, forming icy patterns before they pop. 🔸 Best results: Calm air Temperatures below -10°C / 14°F A little patience Nature doing what it does best - turning something simple into something magical ❄️✨

BREAKING: In an amazing moment, Al Gore just shredded Donald Trump's performance at Davos. Let's go.

152 years of S&P 500 returns, where will 2026 land? 📈 Based on forecasts from 2,000+ specialists, most expect the S&P 500 to rise again in 2026—potentially creating the longest run of gains in almost 20 years. Explore the full outlook for the economy, markets, geopolitics, technology and more in our 2026 Global Forecast Series, presented by @Inigo_Insurance: visualcapitalist.com/get-more-vc/ #2026GFS

The pattern about a week into January continues to look better & better. This will be a timeframe to watch for a significant Winter storm for the Eastern US. Regardless of a storm, it looks like colder than average temperatures will be in place for sure. You have a consistent high latitude blocking through the entirety of the run. The flow looks like it's jamming up in response. But what really has my attention is the improving PNA & EPO. We are seeing a growing signal for a +PNA & -EPO (ridge across the Western Sections of North America). This allows energy to dig better & cold air to dive down.

Hanging out at home for the holidays? Turn some downtime into space time. Make a 2026 Moon Phases Calendar, and follow the lunar cycle all year long! 🌖 All you need is a printer, scissors, tape, and a brass fastener: jpl.nasa.gov/edu/resources/…

Rob Reiner was an American Icon who, through his art and activism, held a mirror up to American culture. His talent, humor, activism, and patriotism will be missed. Our heart breaks at the senseless loss of our friend.

BREAKING: In a powerful moment, Kamala Harris just ran through all the Democrats wins in 2025. We’re building power, countering Trump and preparing for victory. Let’s get it done.

Indian-American attorney #NealKatyal will argue before the Supreme Court in a historic case testing #DonaldTrump's power to impose #Tariffs under emergency law — a decision the US President calls nation-defining