There was a time when the United States looked down its nose at the countries in South America for being lawless banana republics. Who's the banana republic now, bitches?

no amount of state propaganda will ever convince me this man is my enemy

Picador unveils China Miéville’s new novel, 20 years in the making Picador will publish a new novel from award-winning author China Miéville. The Rouse will be Miéville’s first single-authored novel for an adult audience since 2011.

I hate having to wait a whole year for China Miéville’s new book, but I think it will be worth it.
www.thebookseller.com/rights/picad...

They don't care who the mayor of New York is. They are scared what Mamdani is selling people will buy in Nashville or anywhere else...

this is the most successful a CIA officer has been at toppling a government in years.

If I told 14 year old me this had happened hed say "time to cut back on the beer old man."

this is the best movie i've ever seen

Why ever pitch to Ohtani?

Trump’s recent obsession with Venezuela is increasingly looking like a shake down for oil & rare earth minerals.

It has little to do with drug boats.

The tech bros have him in a tizzy over rare earth minerals needed for next gen tech.

It’s why he wanted Greenland.

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We reject the compact.

Large crowd gathered in protest

Big crowd with signs reading “Don’t Fold” “Don’t Surrender”

BOOM!

After over a thousand students, faculty, & workers gathered on campus to demand a rejection of Trump’s bribe,

UVA SAYS NO LOYALTY OATH!

✊🏼✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾

M.I.T. ☑️
BROWN ☑️
PENN ☑️
USC☑️
UVA ☑️

This is People Power in Action.

#DefendHigherEd

BREAKING: UVA rejects the Trump Administration's Compact.

America First? No, Billionaire Buddies First Argentina: A very Trumpy debacle

"Incredibly, Trump’s recent announcements have made the situation even worse. By declaring that U.S. economic support will only continue if Milei wins at the polls, he has galvanized the Argentine opposition to Milei, thus leading to more capital flight and skyrocketing interest rates."

New email from OMB

Keider Montero!

Anyone else had a Shein package seized by the Postal Service for "Counterfeit Postage"? What is that - fake stamps?

Massive system of rotating ocean currents in the North Atlantic is behaving strangely — and it may be reaching a tipping point An analysis of clam shells suggests the North Atlantic subpolar gyre has had two periods of destabilization over the past 150 years: one around 1920 and the other from 1950 through present.

www.livescience.com/planet-earth...

The Deadliest Spider in the World Ends Lives in Hours, But Its Venom May Inspire Medical Miracles The deadliest spider in the world can kill humans in a matter of hours, but it may also be a lifesaver when it comes to medical research.

The Deadliest Spider in the World Ends Lives in Hours, But Its Venom May Inspire Medical Miracles www.discovermagazine.com/the-deadlies...

Dr. Thomas Lynch needs a playoff bonus for Javy's hip surgery.

Thanks guys for doing the podcast this year. The only sports podcast I listen to every week and a lot of fun during a crazy up and down season!

What wild 2025 Tigers season! Back to back playoffs!!!

Good point

I took the spelling as a threat. She spelled it like the app that Trump is handing to some of his supporters...

The 2025 Tigers collapse is pretty agonizing to watch

Apparently not willing to finance black opinion writers though...

Charlie Kirk, Redeemed: A Political Class Finds Its Lost Cause By ignoring the rhetoric and actions of the Turning Point USA founder, pundits and politicians are sanitizing his legacy.

www.vanityfair.com/news/story/c...

Red States: Less Freedom, More Poverty, Shorter Lives Nothing better illustrates each parties vision than how they manage statewide policy.

The bottom line is this.

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Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Fight Results: Crawford Is The New 168 lb Undisputed King There is a new undisputed super middleweight king, and his name is Terence Crawford. On Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV, live on Netflix, in front of 70,482 fans, Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) did what most thought would be impossible, and that is defeat Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs). The three judges scored this one 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113 for Crawford, who becomes the first fighter to become a three-division undisputed champion in the four-belt era. In the post-fight in-ring interview, neither fighter committed to continuing their career nor retiring.

Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Fight Results: Crawford Is The New 168 lb Undisputed King #CaneloCrawford

Virginia HBCUs shutdown due to threats Virginia universities take swift action amid threats. Virginia State University and Hampton University close campuses for safety.

Meanwhile…

We must stand resolutely against political assassination and political violence of all kinds, and just as resolutely against everyone who exploits acts of violence as the pretext or excuse for political repression of political opponents.

Why Lil Nas X's Arrest Is More Proof Police Have No Business Treating the Mentally Ill "Police generally aren’t trained or qualified to respond to mental health crises."

"When people are arrested to ostensibly “help” them, this can create — or for many, perpetuate — cycles of incarceration." Read the full #OpEd on how the recent arrest of Lil Nas X, who faces felony charge and up to 5 years in prison, is more proof police have no business treating the mentally ill.