Mel.

Audible launches a cheaper 'Standard' subscription plan, challenging Spotify | TechCrunch The new plan is $6 cheaper than the platform's existing "Premium" plan, which costs $14.95 per month.

The new plan is $6 cheaper than the platform's existing "Premium" plan, which costs $14.95 per month.

Mark Kelly to Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby: "I'm trying to understand whether you believe Iran can be primarily contained by our regional partners, which is what you wrote a few weeks ago, or is it imminent threat to the US as President Trump just told the American people? Can't be both"

Lawmakers push for a war powers vote The resolution could largely be symbolic, as it would face a near-certain veto and a two-thirds majority in each chamber is needed to override it.

Lawmakers from both parties are pushing for a vote on a war powers resolution to restrain President Donald Trump’s administration’s military operations in Iran.

Mike Johnson's strategy to allow the Trump admin to do whatever it wants with zero oversight or congressional authority or input is just to keep the House out of session repeatedly for extended periods of time.

Hard to believe how much his life has changed. Rusty looking absolutely spectacular and happy as can be

The Rev. Jesse Jackson comes home, to the South Carolina people that molded the man Chicago knew

Jackson lay in honor at the South Carolina State Capitol on Monday. His ties to the state and Greenville, his hometown that nurtured him and inspired his activism, always remained strong.

Every time I think they can't possibly fuck up anything else.

Every. Time.🙄

Your clue was 'Department of War'.
Your gaslighting was 'Board of Peace'…

6 US service members have died as result of Iran attacks, CENTCOM says Two more U.S. service members have died as part of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, raising the toll to six, U.S. Central Command said Monday.

ICYMI: U.S. Central Command has confirmed that six American service members have now died as part of the Operation Epic Fury mission against Iran.

From Stars and Stripes' Matthew Adams:

What to know about state legislative races in Illinois' March 17 primary

A slew of candidates are facing off in the March 17 primary for Illinois General Assembly seats. Here’s a brief look at what’s at stake.

Iraq War Veteran Crow: Trump announced the start of this war with Iran at Mar-a-Lago. He talked about the fact that service members were going to die. Then he literally walked behind the curtains to his private club and he hosted a million dollars a plate dinner and dance party that night.

THE CHILDREN, Melissa Albert: This is an extraordinary book. It's a page-turner, full of mystery, but that's the least of it. The language is dusted with magic. I haven't read anything like it since Ray Bradbury.
Will be published June 2nd. My advice: Be first in line.

Reyn Spooner introduces ‘Go Go Kikaida’ print inspired by Hawaiʻi’s cult classic hero Reyn Spooner has released its newest print, “Go Go Kikaida,” a Jinzo Ningen Kikiada, the 1970s Japanese superhero series that became a pop culture staple in Hawaiʻi after airing on KIKU TV. 

Reyn Spooner has released its newest print, “Go Go Kikaida,” a Jinzo Ningen Kikiada, the 1970s Japanese superhero series that became a pop culture staple in Hawaiʻi after airing on KIKU TV. 

#Kikaida #ReynSpooner

Pay. Attention. To. This.👇

Photo: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine give a press conference. (DoD photo) Text: Breaking News: Death toll from Iran operations has risen to 6 troops, with 2 found from Tehran's initial counterattacks; Stars and Stripes logo

#BREAKING: Six American troops have been killed in action, with President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine predicting more U.S. casualties.

This is a developing story. Stay updated:
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The same administration that removed historical testaments to Jackie Robinson and the Navajo Code Talkers has no problem with this new banner.

We have entered a dangerous new period of censorship and propaganda.

tomorrow is with one of the biggest election days of the year. there's so much to go over it's hard to know where to start.

so, let me help:

here are the *10* elections i'm watching the most closely, *at the state and local level* (=no federal elections included!)

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🚨 Iranian Revolutionary Guard says the Strait of Hormuz is SHUT DOWN and any ship that tries to pass will be fired upon

Three US fighter jets accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, military says | CNN Three US fighter jets crashed in Kuwait on Monday due to an “apparent friendly fire incident,” the US military said in a statement.

Also, there's a lot going on, so if you're wondering what this is all about, here's the story.

Tom Skerritt in Top Gun: The rules of engagement exist for your safety and for that of your team.

One note on this, because people tend to equate "rules of engagement" with the protection of civilians on the battlefield. That is one component.

Rules of engagement also exist to:

- Prevent friendly fire
- Prevent unnecessary and dangerous escalation
- De-conflict between U.S. and allies

Before today, no F-15 had been shot down in more than 35 years — since January 19, 1991, during the Persian Gulf War.

Before today, the U.S. had never had more than one aircraft shot down by friendly fire in a single day, let alone three.

War Is Peace: Trump's Regime-Change Reversal President Trump launched a war of regime change in Iran without a plan — a move that will demolish America's moral authority in the world.

COMMENTARY: War Is Peace: Trump’s Regime-Change Reversal

If the United States is now kidnapping and killing dictators without direct provocation, it will come back to bite us after demolishing our moral authority in the world.

YouTube video by Netflix Harrison Ford: Life Achievement Award Acceptance Speech | 32nd Annual Actor Awards

When you have the chance, please take the time to watch Harrison Ford's remarkable, beautiful Life Achievement Award acceptance speech. #ActorAwards

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I predict this man has a very bright future.

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

Congratulations, pal.

#WellDeserved

Background photo: A red car is ushered through a military installation gate. White text reads: "NORTHCOM orders 'heightened security' at US military installations;" black Stars and Stripes logo; photo credit USAF

U.S. Northern Command ordered “heightened security” at all military installations in the United States, including in Alaska and Hawaii, over the weekend after the U.S. and Israel launched new combat operations against Iran.

Here's what to know:
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March is the only month that is also a verb wait no we forgot about May never mind as you were

Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge into one streaming service after WBD deal closes | TechCrunch If the Warner Bros. Discovery deal were to close, Paramount CEO David Ellison revealed that Paramount+ and HBO Max would combine into one platform.

If the Warner Bros. Discovery deal were to close, Paramount CEO David Ellison revealed that Paramount+ and HBO Max would combine into one platform.

This is a Medal of Honor ceremony. The military veterans and their families are here listening to this. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Opinion | House Bills Seriously Dilute Public Records Act Layne Bruce writes that two bills passed by the Mississippi House will chip away at government transparency.

OPINION: "Every few years, it seems some folks wake up one morning and decide the real problem in Mississippi is that citizens know too much about what their government is doing.

"This is one of those years," Layne Bruce writes.

ProPublica Sues Education Department for Withholding Records About Discrimination in Schools Under Secretary Linda McMahon, the work of the Office for Civil Rights, which aims to protect students from discrimination, is cloaked in secrecy.

NEW: ProPublica has sued the Department of Education in federal court, accusing it of withholding public records about how it’s enforcing civil rights protections for millions of U.S. students.