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Backyard feeders changed the shape of hummingbird beaks, scientists say A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from common feeders.

A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from common feeders.

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff Get Hero's Welcome at FireAid | Video The pair were met with loud cheers and applause

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff Get Hero’s Welcome at FireAid

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Nirvana's Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear reunited for a surprise performance at FireAid, where they were joined by St. Vincent, Kim Gordon, Joan Jett, and Violet Grohl for a four-song set → cons.lv/znzEV1

WATCH: J.D. Vance attempts to justify Trump pardoning those who violently attacked police officers (which Vance repeatedly said he wouldn’t do)

Trump orders tariffs, visa restrictions on Colombia over rejection of deportation flights Trump made the announcement Sunday on his social media platform Truth Social.

Now we begin the journey to pariah state. — Trump orders tariffs, visa restrictions on Colombia over rejection of deportation flights apnews.com/article/colo...

Russian oil ships are forced to change the flags to hide from US and UK sanctions - Bloomberg

The Barbados ship registry said that by the end of the month, it will have asked a total of 46 ships to remove the country's flag as a result of UK sanctions.

Trump officials pause health agencies’ communications, citing review The agencies are charged with making decisions that touch the lives of every American and are the source of crucial information to health-care providers.

And ICYMI yesterday:

The Trump administration ordered federal health agencies, such as the FDA, the CDC, and the NIH “to pause all external communications, such as health advisories, weekly scientific reports, updates to websites and social media posts.”

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The Bishop Who Pleaded With Trump: ‘Was Anyone Going to Say Anything?’ Bishop Budde locked eyes with President Trump and made a plea for mercy — and the war over spiritual authority in America was ignited anew.

Bishop Budde: “Was anyone going to say anything about the turn the country’s taking?”

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As for pardons go. Biden pardons Jan 6 committee who investigated the insurrection for fear of falsely prosecuting its members while 47 pardons the actual criminals who were actually involved. Welcome to the new America people.
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Bloomberg philanthropy to cover U.S. climate dues after Paris withdrawal Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's philanthropy and other U.S. funders said on Thursday they will cover U.S. financial obligations to the UN climate framework after President Donald Trump called for the U.S. to withdraw - for a second time - from the Paris climate agreement.

After Trump ordered the US to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, Bloomberg Philanthropies and other U.S. climate funders announced that they will “ensure the United States meets its global climate obligations.”

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Love this.

AOC 🔥🔥🔥

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde responds to Trump and death threats.

When will they finally realize that Trump doesn’t give a shit about them!?

a man says this is trauma in a video ALT: a man says this is trauma in a video

Well shit, they really banned #tiktok. I was half in denial..

Trump Humiliates Nikki Haley in Epic New Rant—but Also Sends a Warning As Trump puts Republicans on notice against daring to criticize him, a reporter who covers D.C. influence peddling explains how he is already building a new Trump kleptocracy right before our eyes.

Trump's elevation of Bezos and Zuckerberg at the inauguration should be seen as an open celebration of his success in getting them to bend the knee. With submission achieved, the Trump Oligarchy will now flourish.

On the pod, @cjcmichel.bsky.social is great on this:
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It is already known about 4 people killed in a Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih,the regional military administration reported

A 22-year-old girl& men aged 34 &56 were seriously wounded

The bodies are lying in cars and on the ground.People are saving their pets. Some of them are still covered in blood

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Inside: Bob Uecker and David Lynch ascend to Valhalla, the Mets sign Winker, the Cubs and Kyle Tucker avoid arbitration, a hilarious tax evasion case, reading cursive, and Walgreens' epiphany.

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This is one of the most beautiful tributes to anyone I've ever seen. It's already been widely shared but just in case you missed it.
#DavidLynch

I saw Blue Velvet when it opened in 1986, walked out of the theater & thought, "If he can get a movie like that made, I can get published." Six months later I quit my job. The next year I sold my first story. Lynch's work gave me the courage to make that leap."Why are there people like Frank?" RIP

Indicted Democrat Eric Adams to meet Trump — who could pardon him — in Mar-a-Lago The trip comes as Adams stares down federal corruption charges and just days before the president-elect’s inauguration.

Eric Adams isn't fooling anyone.

He's in Mar-A-Lago to meet with the felon today to discuss a pardon. Of course, the felon is going to want something in return because that's how he rolls.

What could it be? 🤔

#ProudBlue
#ResistanceUnited
#USDemocracy

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Every conspiracy about the California fires is clearly trying so hard to capture every single market of grievance. “I heard Los Angeles replaced all of their fire trucks with solar bicycles that only work if you’re a DEI hire.“

How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.

Nearly 200,000 thousand people have been ordered to evacuate LA. This is unprecedented. We must come together and support each other now more than ever. Read to learn how you can help

Former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger

“Here’s a funny thing about the last couple of years, I’ve built these new alliances, like I’ve realized I’m probably closer to a Democrat now because of how the Republican Party has changed.The Democrats are now the party that’s defending America’s role in the world”