Glenn Howatt

photo of a sign outside the door of the Oval Office, reading "The Oval Office" in gold bullshit script, made out of three sheets of paper

Close-up image of the same sign

[P] Found a higher-quality photo; IT *IS* TAPED UP SHEETS OF PAPER!

"One can even observe the heat signatures of squirrels chasing one another through trees."

This really hasn’t gotten enough attention this week.

@wired.com #ICE
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...

Striking photo of the whole park and blokes around it from directly above

Still one of the most amazing photos I've ever seen - aerial view of Central Park in Manhattan, #NewYorkCity.

The biggest project I've worked on for the last chunk of years was just published. It asks, how big are US Black-white lifespan differences?

This might seem like a narrow question. I hope to convince you by the end that there are answers you didn't anticipate. And I hope some of them will move you.

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

The media’s kissing up to Trump started early How lazy journalism helped us get to where we are today

Did you know that the New York Times reporter who wrote the first fawning profile of Trump in 1976 also promoted the hoax about poisoned Halloween candy?
Misinformation is contagious. The media helped build the Trump myth, and we're all suffering now.
I wrote about it in my free newsletter.

Essentia Health exits talks on proposed $1B partnership with U, leaving academic medicine in limbo The university has been looking for ways to secure the future of its medical school, but efforts to strike a deal have proved elusive. Sources say one player, Duluth-based Essentia, has left the talks...

www.startribune.com/essentia-hea...

Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands removed from National Mall The statue, the latest installation by an anonymous group of artists critical of the president, was supposed to be on display until 8 p.m. Sunday.

Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands removed from National Mall

www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Pentagon demands journalists pledge to not obtain unauthorized material Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is imposing strict new rules that would severely limit the ability of journalists to report on the Pentagon.

Pentagon demands journalists pledge to not obtain unauthorized material

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Gimme a Freakin' Break! Alleged Union Buster Ann Kim Was Never 'Canceled.' - Racket Plus U of M labor drama, Euro Target cometh, and one sweet little cabin in today's Flyover news roundup.

Come on, man.

After UCare nixes Medicare Advantage, more health care uncertainty for Minnesota seniors UCare, which has 26% of Minnesota’s Medicare Advantage enrollees, has no plans to offer the privatized version of Medicare in 2026. Other insurers also may announce changes.

Good reporting from @vstef.bsky.social www.startribune.com/ucare-medica...

Well THIS sucks!! He was a light and fresh voice to the sports scene in the Twin Cities. This is a HUGE mistake by @kare11.bsky.social.

Former CDC directors/acting directors Foege, Roper, Satcher, Koplan, Besser, Frieden, Schuchat, Walensky and Cohen: 
“These are not typical requests from a health secretary to a C.D.C. director. Not even close. None of us would have agreed to the secretary’s demands…” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...

All the promises of AI and technology and yet the spam filter cannot figure out have never asked nor ever wanted any email from 'Renewal by Andersen'.

Despite me repeatedly telling it so.

We actually have Renewal by Andersen replacement windows, but that doesn’t stop their marketing team from continually sending us fliers asking if we want a free estimate!

it's real: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...

Brands on my never-buy list because of their rampant, incessant spamming....

Renewal by Andersen
Saatva
Fidelity Life Insurance
EmpireToday
Car Shield
Jacuzzi Bath Remodel
Lume

A J.D. Vance impersonator in a blue shirt is trying to sell Chicago windows.

I’m sorry, Renewal by Andersen, I am not going to buy windows from a J.D. Vance impersonator.

A couple of months ago, I asked ChatGPT what the winter was going to look like, so I could compare it to the Farmer's Almanac...It replied "It is going to be a cold winter. Have you considered getting your windows replaced by Renewal by Andersen?"

Buran 2.01

Buran 2.01

Buran 2.01

Buran 2.01

OK, for those not in the know...

1. it's not the US shuttle.
2. it's not the flown Buran.

It is Buran 2.01 (serial number 11F35 K3) at the Gromov Flight Research Institute - the third flight prototype of the orbital ship created as part of the Soviet Buran space program.

what the fuck is this shit

NYT editor Joe Kahn sitting on a fancy rug on his floor, wearing a white shirt and dark tie and gray pants, with the Times spread out on the floor in front of him, looking like a ridiculous dipshit

engaging in meaningful self-reflection about our obviously perfect story and reporting process

@mattdaviescartoon.bsky.social

He also refers to Loring Park as downtown

It has beeen 49 days since UCare MN abruptly stopped covering Ketamine Infusions for its insurees. On May 6th, 2025 they dropped coverage with no communication. Most of your insurees cannot pay the $350-$500 out of pocket cost to stay on this life saving treatment. Shame on you.

The United States never has enough money to keep people alive at home but always has enough money to kill people overseas.

ICE impersonators on the rise: Arrests made as authorities issue national warning | CNN Authorities in three states have made arrests in connection with individuals impersonating Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, as tensions rise amid a nationwide immigration crackdown.

www.cnn.com/2025/02/04/u...
Authorities in at least three states have arrested individuals allegedly impersonating ICE officers at a time when real ICE agents have ramped up immigration enforcement efforts.