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Add Karen Smith to my list of badasses whose mouthy approach I respect. Actions usually speak louder than words.
This is a hero, Y'all. Well done, Ma'am. You're gonna kick ass in your new position. ✊📖
This is a hero, Y'all. Well done, Ma'am. You're gonna kick ass in your new position. ✊📖
October 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Add Karen Smith to my list of badasses whose mouthy approach I respect. Actions usually speak louder than words.
This is a hero, Y'all. Well done, Ma'am. You're gonna kick ass in your new position. ✊📖
This is a hero, Y'all. Well done, Ma'am. You're gonna kick ass in your new position. ✊📖
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Here's a nearly 10-minute supercut of Troy Jackson taking it to Susan Collins during their debate tonight, including Jackson telling her "you can't eat road salt" and "Collins is like an arsonist who helped set the fire, and then she wants credit for bringing a cup of water to put it out"
October 7, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Here's a nearly 10-minute supercut of Troy Jackson taking it to Susan Collins during their debate tonight, including Jackson telling her "you can't eat road salt" and "Collins is like an arsonist who helped set the fire, and then she wants credit for bringing a cup of water to put it out"
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Elephant twins are born just 1% of the time. After a 22 to 24 month pregnancy, carrying two 100 kilo calves takes a huge toll, so the herd steps in to help raise them both.
October 1, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Elephant twins are born just 1% of the time. After a 22 to 24 month pregnancy, carrying two 100 kilo calves takes a huge toll, so the herd steps in to help raise them both.
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Wow! Schmitt didn’t just get it wrong, his team was warned the texts were unvetted, but he used them anyway.
Not only that, Chuck Grassley’s Judiciary staff left the texts out of its own hearing memo.
Schmitt’s team went digging for them, then used them to accuse Jack Smith of perjury.
Not only that, Chuck Grassley’s Judiciary staff left the texts out of its own hearing memo.
Schmitt’s team went digging for them, then used them to accuse Jack Smith of perjury.
October 1, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Wow! Schmitt didn’t just get it wrong, his team was warned the texts were unvetted, but he used them anyway.
Not only that, Chuck Grassley’s Judiciary staff left the texts out of its own hearing memo.
Schmitt’s team went digging for them, then used them to accuse Jack Smith of perjury.
Not only that, Chuck Grassley’s Judiciary staff left the texts out of its own hearing memo.
Schmitt’s team went digging for them, then used them to accuse Jack Smith of perjury.
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James Talarico AND NOT Ken Paxton walks out to a standing ovation from 50,000
Texans at the State Fair Classic.
Texans at the State Fair Classic.
October 1, 2026 at 6:19 AM
James Talarico AND NOT Ken Paxton walks out to a standing ovation from 50,000
Texans at the State Fair Classic.
Texans at the State Fair Classic.
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You've seen fireworks that look like jellyfish, but what about a jellyfish that looks like fireworks?
The E/V Nautilus filmed this rare Halitrephes maasi jellyfish glowing like a firework at a depth of 4,019 feet (1,225 meters) off the coast of Baja California, Mexico.
(📷: Ocean Exploration Trust)
The E/V Nautilus filmed this rare Halitrephes maasi jellyfish glowing like a firework at a depth of 4,019 feet (1,225 meters) off the coast of Baja California, Mexico.
(📷: Ocean Exploration Trust)
October 1, 2026 at 12:48 PM
You've seen fireworks that look like jellyfish, but what about a jellyfish that looks like fireworks?
The E/V Nautilus filmed this rare Halitrephes maasi jellyfish glowing like a firework at a depth of 4,019 feet (1,225 meters) off the coast of Baja California, Mexico.
(📷: Ocean Exploration Trust)
The E/V Nautilus filmed this rare Halitrephes maasi jellyfish glowing like a firework at a depth of 4,019 feet (1,225 meters) off the coast of Baja California, Mexico.
(📷: Ocean Exploration Trust)
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A photographer in Australia captured a poignant moment: a male koala embracing and squeezing his deceased companion. This heartbreaking scene demonstrates that animals experience and suffer emotions in a way similar to humans. 🐨💔
National Geographic
National Geographic
October 1, 2026 at 4:51 AM
A photographer in Australia captured a poignant moment: a male koala embracing and squeezing his deceased companion. This heartbreaking scene demonstrates that animals experience and suffer emotions in a way similar to humans. 🐨💔
National Geographic
National Geographic
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Ron Wyden says the DOJ and FBI withheld a secret interview with a banker tied to Jeffrey Epstein from the files released to the public. And he says there may be more.
EXCLUSIVE: Senator Accuses DOJ and FBI of Withholding Secret Epstein Banker Interview, Demands Release of All FBI 302s
Senator Ron Wyden is accusing the Justice Department and the FBI of withholding a key record from the Epstein files, demanding in a letter obtained exclusively
meidasnews.com
September 30, 2026 at 9:07 PM
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Ron Wyden says the DOJ and FBI withheld a secret interview with a banker tied to Jeffrey Epstein from the files released to the public. And he says there may be more.
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JUST IN: A federal judge just forced Trump’s DOJ to fast-track records involving Trump and the Epstein files, citing “possible questions about the government’s integrity that affect public confidence.” The records being sought are significant.
Judge Forces DOJ’s Hand in Explosive Trump-Epstein Records Fight
A federal judge ordered the Justice Department to fast-track records involving Trump and the administration’s handling of the Epstein files, finding the fight raises “possible questions about the gove...
meidasnews.com
October 1, 2026 at 12:25 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge just forced Trump’s DOJ to fast-track records involving Trump and the Epstein files, citing “possible questions about the government’s integrity that affect public confidence.” The records being sought are significant.
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Three million highly sensitive records, out in the open for nine months.
October 1, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Three million highly sensitive records, out in the open for nine months.
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Mary and I bring you up to speed on birthright, ballrooms and mail ballots. Care of MS NOW
youtube.com/watch?v=ialj...
youtube.com/watch?v=ialj...
Trump KEEPS LOSING legal fights in UTTER HUMILIATION
YouTube video by MS NOW
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September 10, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Mary and I bring you up to speed on birthright, ballrooms and mail ballots. Care of MS NOW
youtube.com/watch?v=ialj...
youtube.com/watch?v=ialj...
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BREAKING: after the Tate brothers’ lawyer had to expose their wealth as fake to prove they’re not a flight risk, a judge has DENIED their release pending extradition anyhow. So now we know their fake rich and they have to stay in jail anyhow HAAAAHAHA www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Tate brothers lose bid for release from US jail pending extradition
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate lost their bid for release from a Miami jail on Wednesday as they contest extradition to Britain, where they are wanted on rape charges.
www.reuters.com
September 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
BREAKING: after the Tate brothers’ lawyer had to expose their wealth as fake to prove they’re not a flight risk, a judge has DENIED their release pending extradition anyhow. So now we know their fake rich and they have to stay in jail anyhow HAAAAHAHA www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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Feds say GOP candidate Thomas Ross schemed for weeks to plant cocaine and Adderall on primary rival Louise Secker to sink her campaign. Ross, won the nomination by 32 votes last month, was charged Wednesday with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.
missouriindependent.com/2026/09/03/m...
missouriindependent.com/2026/09/03/m...
September 3, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Feds say GOP candidate Thomas Ross schemed for weeks to plant cocaine and Adderall on primary rival Louise Secker to sink her campaign. Ross, won the nomination by 32 votes last month, was charged Wednesday with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.
missouriindependent.com/2026/09/03/m...
missouriindependent.com/2026/09/03/m...
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I think I’m done! I’m a little sad. Really enjoyed drawing this. Next up I’m gonna try doing one with dip pen.
September 4, 2026 at 11:26 AM
I think I’m done! I’m a little sad. Really enjoyed drawing this. Next up I’m gonna try doing one with dip pen.
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Ottawa announces 64 new research chairs in international talent attraction strategy
universityaffairs.ca/news/ottawa-...
universityaffairs.ca/news/ottawa-...
Ottawa announces 64 new research chairs in international talent attraction strategy - University Affairs
Top-tier researchers from 13 countries to join Canadian universities in first wave of appointments.
universityaffairs.ca
August 27, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Ottawa announces 64 new research chairs in international talent attraction strategy
universityaffairs.ca/news/ottawa-...
universityaffairs.ca/news/ottawa-...
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MS NOW EXCLUSIVE:
A sailor who jumped from the USS Abraham Lincoln this month in what his wife describes as a suicide attempt is now facing disciplinary action from the Navy, according to his wife and charging documents reviewed by MS NOW.
A sailor who jumped from the USS Abraham Lincoln this month in what his wife describes as a suicide attempt is now facing disciplinary action from the Navy, according to his wife and charging documents reviewed by MS NOW.
Navy sailor who jumped off USS Lincoln faces disciplinary charges
The sailor on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier who jumped overboard in an attempt to die by suicide has been charged with violations and could have his pay docked.
www.ms.now
August 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
MS NOW EXCLUSIVE:
A sailor who jumped from the USS Abraham Lincoln this month in what his wife describes as a suicide attempt is now facing disciplinary action from the Navy, according to his wife and charging documents reviewed by MS NOW.
A sailor who jumped from the USS Abraham Lincoln this month in what his wife describes as a suicide attempt is now facing disciplinary action from the Navy, according to his wife and charging documents reviewed by MS NOW.
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Just a reminder this statement was said by a sitting Congressman to the public, Trump and his DOJ offered not one pushback, denial or lawsuit.. it’s still just sitting out there
August 27, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Just a reminder this statement was said by a sitting Congressman to the public, Trump and his DOJ offered not one pushback, denial or lawsuit.. it’s still just sitting out there
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JUST IN: Judge Talwani has again blocked the Trump administration's mail-in ballot overhaul for the 2026 elections, saying it imposes onerous requirements and threatens to disenfranchise voters / harm states. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
August 28, 2026 at 1:57 AM
JUST IN: Judge Talwani has again blocked the Trump administration's mail-in ballot overhaul for the 2026 elections, saying it imposes onerous requirements and threatens to disenfranchise voters / harm states. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Angus: I would think that if Donald Trump was wanting to take a position on a body of water, he'd be focused on the Strait of Hormuz, but he's completely destroyed that.
From the Canadian side of the border, we're one week into Operation Epic Fool.
From the Canadian side of the border, we're one week into Operation Epic Fool.
August 27, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Angus: I would think that if Donald Trump was wanting to take a position on a body of water, he'd be focused on the Strait of Hormuz, but he's completely destroyed that.
From the Canadian side of the border, we're one week into Operation Epic Fool.
From the Canadian side of the border, we're one week into Operation Epic Fool.
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Antique clockwork drinking bear automaton made in Paris around 1910 by Roullet & Decamps, stripped of its fur due to a severe moth larvae infestation.
IG: @thehouseofautomata
IG: @thehouseofautomata
August 28, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Antique clockwork drinking bear automaton made in Paris around 1910 by Roullet & Decamps, stripped of its fur due to a severe moth larvae infestation.
IG: @thehouseofautomata
IG: @thehouseofautomata
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Look at alllllllllll the distractions.
When was the last time the Epstein Files were on the front page of any news org?
When was the last time the Epstein Files were on the front page of any news org?
August 27, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Look at alllllllllll the distractions.
When was the last time the Epstein Files were on the front page of any news org?
When was the last time the Epstein Files were on the front page of any news org?
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An intact crinoid fossil 345 million years old.
August 27, 2026 at 10:52 PM
An intact crinoid fossil 345 million years old.