US pushes nations facing tariffs to approve Musk’s Starlink. Wow the corruption. An internal State Department memo lays it bare:“As the government of Lesotho negotiates a trade deal with the United States, it hopes that licensing Starlink demonstrates goodwill and intent to welcome U.S. businesses.”

Here’s a sign from Juneau, AK today!

Because climate change is a hoax and regulations stifle corporate profits.

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Musk plans to fire 7,000 Social Security Administration employees while calling Social Security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.” However, Americans have paid into the system their entire working lives!

Editorial: A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up. In the past several weeks, the U.S. leadership has demonstrate...

NEW: A searing editorial in the The Kyiv Independent.

“It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.

“A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky.”

@kyivindependent.com

We apologize to our Ukrainian supporters. We are embarrassed by how our president and vice president have behaved. We are fighting to redeem the soul of America. 🇺🇸

RFK Jr. Vows To Make Measles Deaths So Common They Won’t Be Upsetting Anymore WASHINGTON—Addressing the ongoing outbreak in Texas that has infected at least 124 state residents and killed one child, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed Thursday to mak...

RFK Jr. Vows To Make Measles Deaths So Common They Won’t Be Upsetting Anymore

Seattle takes No. 1 spot for share of households with same-sex couples The number of same-sex households in Seattle surged by nearly 50% from 2019-2023, with such households now making up over 3% of city households, writes FYI Guy.

The number of same-sex households in Seattle surged by nearly 50% from 2019-2023, with such households now making up over 3% of city households, writes FYI Guy.

Hugo the tabby cat, balancing on his hind legs on a window sill. His front paws are both reaching to the sky in a "put 'em up" "praise you" style. He is of course trying to murder me.

It's okay everyone.

I have great news.

I have done it.

I present to you ...

The greatest cat photo ever.

We get questioned a lot—we understand. Every day seems crazier than the last, and our legitimacy is often challenged. But everything we’ve shared is backed by evidence.

Clint Hill, the retired Secret Service agent who jumped onto President John F. Kennedy's limousine after the president was shot, died Friday at 93. On the podcast, “60 Minutes: A Second Look,” hear what Hill told Mike Wallace about the assassination. https://cbsn.ws/43cFSlw

El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.

The DHS will use polygraphs to question employees about communications with the media or nonprofit organizations in an effort to root out members of the resistance.

Dark Pence is back.

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Anne Marie Hochhalter is pictured seated in a crowd. Headline reads: "Anne Marie Hochhalter, Paralyzed in Columbine Shooting, Dies at 43." Photo credit: Barry Gutierrez/Associated Press.

Anne Marie Hochhalter, who spoke publicly about the long-lasting effects of gun violence after she was paralyzed in the 1999 mass shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado, was found dead on Sunday at her home. She was 43. nyti.ms/3X8xaB0

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Wonder if Elon could survive a week on the salary we make. While he burns through $8 million a day, the working class struggles—yet he paints us as the enemy.

Hi, I'm Kate, a researcher at the University of Washington studying rumors and disinformation. I post a lot about my research and about my dog, Ruby. :)

OMG, you can't make this shit up.

Japan’s economy expands for third straight quarter Growth buoyed by stronger corporate spending despite onset of interest rate rises

Japan’s economy expands for third straight quarter

https://www.ft.com/content/84afb81b-3d80-44a9-aa68-366187847ecb

Trans Man Killed in New York Was Tortured for Two Months, Police Say The body of Sam Nordquist, 24, was found in a field after he had been reported missing. The district attorney in Ontario County, N.Y., called the circumstances surrounding the death “beyond depraved.”

A 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota who had been missing since December was subjected to violence and torture before his body was found last week in a field in New York, the authorities said. Five people were arrested in connection with his death and charged with murder, the police said.

Our parks are in chaos. We’ve seen firsthand how Trump’s hiring freeze, the rescinding of hundreds of job offers, and the layoff of 5% of NPS staff have left us overwhelmed and short-handed.

Boise couple contends with Idaho lawmakers’ effort to undo same-sex marriage A Republican-led resolution in the Idaho House aims to bring gay marriage back into the spotlight, asking the nation’s high court to reconsider its decision.

A Republican-led resolution in the Idaho House aims to bring gay marriage back into the spotlight, asking the nation’s high court to reconsider its decision.

Lots of people are joining the Musk boycott. Across the country, Americans are protesting at Tesla showrooms, even taking free test drives just to waste the company’s time.

This is just crazy. I am so sorry for you all. National Parks are places where people get hurt. They are experiencing many first time visitors that have no idea what they are getting into. Park staff are invaluable in keeping people safe.

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was the lone Republican to vote against Robert F. Kennedy's confirmation for Health and Human Services secretary on Thursday.