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The Boss took to the stage in Manchester (UK) on Wednesday where he unleashed his rant
Establishment spends decades supporting Imperial Presidency. Now frightened by an Orange Imperial President.
Your dystopian news of the day, sir
Science
🐈 A New Study Finds That Domestic Cats Traveled the Silk Road to China About 1,400 Years Ago 🐈
Felines were gifted to some elites, then spread throughout the region
Culture
‘Skibidi Toilet’ Film and TV Franchise in the Works From Michael Bay, Adam Goodman — Listen to the Exclusive Interview
UN
World Health Assembly adopts historic Pandemic Agreement to make the world more equitable and safer from future pandemics
Police shot and killed Ortega, of North Las Vegas, after the shooting inside the Las Vegas Athletic Club last Friday on Rainbow Boulevard near Vegas Drive. Edgar Quinonez, a longtime employee, was killed, the business said Saturday.
Surveillance tech with cheerful names and moral mandates is the new frontier in manufacturing consent.
At private gatherings, strategists and donors are swapping ideas to help the party capture the digital mojo that helped President Trump win. Yes, there’s a price tag.
Aussie gov. wants to tax unrealised capital gains
Confidential advice sets out that the “only legally defensible alternative” would be to limit the event to biological women, but does not explain why this is not the preferred option.
The group, which is seeking unspecified damages, argued that the public backlash prevented the company from pursuing “the aggressive, anti-consumer tactics that it would need to achieve” its earnings goals.
“Europe cannot afford to remain reactive,” the European Commission will warn in strategy to be unveiled on Wednesday.
The irreverent animation factory once cranked out hits, talent and profits. But with David Zaslav’s retreat from streaming kids programming, the future of the network is in question.
According to the state of Jalisco’s Attorney General’s office, Marquez was shot dead by a male intruder into her salon in a case it is investigating as a suspected femicide – the killing of a woman or girl for gender-based reasons.
“Israel is on the path to becoming a pariah state among the nations -– like the South Africa of old –- if it does not return to behaving like a sane country,” said Yair Golan, chairman of Israel’s Democrats party.
Parasites Complain About Trump Ruining Their Grift
Failures in cybersecurity practices at a software company that helps federal agencies manage investigations and FOIA requests allowed two convicted hackers to delete databases, according to internal documents.
Ana Camero took a different route home from her job in La Jolla as a restaurant dishwasher and ended up at Marine Corps Recruit Depot
A Mississippi man who agreed to be a sperm donor claimed he was conned into co-parenting a child who wasn't even his - and he said he has the receipts to prove it.
After nearly a decade of fine-tuning, the industry still hasn’t figured out how to reach enough Donald Trump supporters.
Equalities and Human Rights Commission suggests ‘justified’ enquiries can be made about a person’s birth sex as it updates its official guidance
The dispute concerns state Rep. Laurel Libby, who was punished for comments she made about a high school student-athlete.
PAX East felt like a warning: explosively successful games by solo devs and small teams are great, but it could lead to a dearth of vital specialists.
Reading list in advertorial supplement contains 66% made up books by real authors
A family of vegans have sent a 'last warning' to their neighbours asking them to stop having barbecues in the garden after an initial note was ignored - and it's sparked a huge debate
New high-altitude aircraft is designed to be capable of releasing a swarm of 100 attack drones
The bipartisan Take It Down Act, which passed both chambers of Congress overwhelmingly, is one of the few pieces of legislation Trump has signed into law in his second term.
Culture
Fiancé Asks Bride-To-Be Not To Wear A White Wedding Dress So People Will Know She's Not 'Pure'
Outgoing U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger confirmed to CBS News he was informed that the Justice Department has agreed to make the payment to Babbitt's family to settle its wrongful death claim.
Because they are jealous bigots duh
Milei’s leadership style is proving effective: “According to opinion polls, he remains a popular president, despite having implemented one of the most radical austerity programs ever recorded.”
Reform UK’s leader Nigel Farage used the slogan “Reform Will Fix It” during a recent rally in Birmingham,
The Spanish government has ordered Airbnb to remove thousands of rental listings from its platform
The judge looks like how you'd expect her to look.
Crime
Utah man charged with kidnapping after holding girlfriend's family hostage for months, police say
“Dominic said that he continued this lie for several months because he did not know how to stop it in fear that they would not like him,” the affidavit reads.
A Spanish court has sentenced former reality TV star James Argent to a six-month suspended jail term and a two-year restraining order after he admitted to shoving his girlfriend, Nicoline Artursson
I love how angry he looks in this picture. Almost like he thinks everyone else is at fault besides himself.
US
You'll stay stuck in unwanted subscriptions for 2 more months after the FTC delayed its new click-to-cancel rule
The incidents, though separate, both stem from the same issue: the interpretation of what counts as chargeable luggage on public transport.
Study predicts huge and growing gulf between white US households and everyone else could be disastrous for future of America’s middle class
Ciolacu said his centre-left Social Democrats would withdraw from the pro-Western coalition - effectively ending it - while cabinet ministers will stay on in an interim capacity until a new majority emerges after the presidential run-off.
Joe Biden, who left office in January as the oldest president in U.S. history, has long been questioned about his physical and cognitive fitness.
Opinion
Trump has wiped Elon Musk’s name from Truth Social as GOP insiders admit he’s ‘finished, done, gone’
President Donald Trump was posting about Musk on Truth Social an average of four times per week in February and March.
The costs of like-for-like replacement of U.S. equipment and personnel would add up to approximately $1 trillion over 25 years, the study found.
Overall, the global persecution of Christians has reached unprecedented levels.
Step it up, stop complaining—and make way for AI. CEOs are no longer lauding employees as the talent.
The Cato Institute advocates for individual liberty and creates projects for a freer, happier, and more prosperous society.
Vayan ahora, ladrones.
'I did nothing wrong, I sent them to someone I loved; they were never intended to be seen by strangers and creeps and put on the internet for all to see'
‘Judges are entitled to absolute immunity for their judicial acts, without regard to the motive with which those acts are allegedly performed,’ the lawyers wrote, again directly citing Trump v. United States
Chuds BTFO'd, but at what cost?
Do the meme again.
Well that escalated quickly
The climate protest idiots plan to return soon
Eighty three per cent of secondary schools change their history curricula to 'decolonise it'
"When he repents, he will be put to death in the manner Muslims are killed. If he refuses to repent he will be caught, killed, then thrown in a hole like a dog."
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The not-so-purrrr-fect crime: Cat with crack cocaine and marijuana strapped to it is caught smuggling drugs into prison
Prison guards discovered a 'narco cat' roaming around a Costa Rican jail
Cop tells man in a wheelchair with a straight face that he is under arrest for kicking down a door and fleeing on foot.
Indian media have published an obituary for an operator of the S-400 air defense system component that Pakistan destroyed.
Disruption to radio signals could be caused by region AR4087
Disaster
Moody's Ratings downgrades United States ratings to AA1 from AAA; changes outlook to stable
US loses its last AAA credit rating with downgrade by Moody’s
Jyoti Malhotra was allegedly in touch with a Pakistan High Commission official in India
What started as one woman's hot take has taken over everyone's algorithm, sparking solidarity across a newfound community, with thoughtful insight and humorous skits
And South Korea gets data breaches too!
I guess the French will kidnap you until you give them what they want.
IN
Rafale Down? French Jet’s Combat Reputation Under Fire as Indonesia Reassesses Its Billion-Dollar Deal
Jakarta’s cautious pivot signals growing unease over the platform’s untested combat record in high-intensity conflict zones.
India’s deployment of the S-400 was as much about capability as it was about intent
Epic tries to crack down on slurs and swears
She wrote the first openly gay-themed song ever to crack the Billboard Top 20.
Behead picky eaters
Osmaston CofE Primary School was evacuated and bomb disposal experts were called in after a pupil brought in a grade 5 explosive device
The veteran musician is angry at 'criminal' AI plans for artists
Culture
Living With My Ex - In the space of two weeks, my partner came out as gay and told me she was pregnant
CANADIANS. Don't blame the US this time.
"damn we cant peep at kids at the female changing rooms anymore"
Police are appealing for information from anyone at the scene
7-2 decision to uphold due process. Incels seethe they won’t receive their kangaroo courts.
UPDATE: Nintendo confirms no recording is sent "until a report is submitted".
In 2023, state lawmakers made the firing squad a viable backup plan, now some want it to be the primary means of execution
Now who could this be?
South Korea literally makes a tire fire.
Do You Know What Your Kid's School Is Up To?
Montana Farm Bureau celebrates governor signing House Bill 401
Law
Trump-appointed federal judge rules against Biden-era sex-based employment discrimination guidance
'This ruling is more than a legal victory. It’s a cultural one,' Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts says
Facing a budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing changes to California’s program to provide free healthcare coverage to low-income undocumented immigrants. The cost of coverage for immigrants has exceeded state estimates by billions of dollars.
Last week’s sweep leads to immigrant workers quitting, no-showing or taking time off, restaurant owners say.
"The problem is [the reconciliation bill is] asking conservatives like myself to raise the debt ceiling 5 trillion dollars. That's historic. No one has ever raised the debt ceiling that much ... Where are the cuts?”
His remarks follow new CDC data showing rising autism diagnoses — though experts say that’s due to better awareness and diagnostics, not an actual spike in cases.
Culture
Motherhood as mutual aid: How drag mothers made queer family building a vital form of resistance
The artificial intelligence feature, called “Peak Points,” identifies times when videos receive elevated levels of viewer attention and packages ads to be placed after those moments. P
Bicester Motion in Oxfordshire suffers major fire - the site houses classic cars and aviation
More people approve of Trump’s handling of transgender issues than his job performance overall. People are more likely to oppose than support public health insurance programs like Medicare or Medicaid covering gender-affirming medical treatments.
Hyde was a White House special assistant during the Clinton years
It was pivotal moment in rapidly escalating confrontation between two nuclear-armed neighbors
India deploy its French and US weapons against Pakistan’s new range of sophisticated Chinese arms.
US
New Reality TV Show That Sees Immigrants Compete for US Citizenship Has Backing of Trump Administration: Report
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is reportedly working with writer and producer Rob Worsoff (of Duck Dynasty fame) on a new series called The American
"Compared with many of its neighbors, Israel doesn’t have much in the way of tangible financial benefits to offer [the] U.S."
Document issued by Edward I in 1300 was bought by law school library for just $27 in 1946
this could have some funny results
Stabby McGee claims he is the real victim for having his fee fees hurt
Celebrity used trips to ancient Maya cities to advertise his own-brand snacks, drawing criticism from Mexico’s archaeology and history institute
A new institution in the harbor of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, combines art and artifacts to underscore that migrant journeys are part of a universal human experience.
Disaster
Boeing crash victims’ families say Justice Department set to drop criminal case, decry decision as ‘morally repugnant’
The decision to drop the case against Boeing is another sign that the Trump administration could go easier on prosecution of corporate misdeeds than had been the case under the Biden administration.
Job prospects in the current software industry look grim.
Ex-wife of imprisoned kingpin El Chapo among 17 family members entering through San Diego border crossing
Joe Biden's time in public office is now behind him, but his age and mental acuity have become a litmus test for the next leaders in his party.
Null BTFO by New York Times
Speaking at a meeting last week, the township manager didn't specifically cite what happened on New Year's Day in New Orleans, but he explained that the biggest concern he has about hosting the parade is the potential for a vehicle-ramming terror attack.
Biermann not only ordered photographs of young Filipino boys in specific sexualized poses, but he also appears to have traveled to the country to meet them.
“Isn’t it weird that we have a day off for a Jewish holiday and not for Indigenous Peoples Day? That’s because we have too many Jews in the district.”
Trump is making Ivy League professors self-deport.
Police have launched an investigation following the incident
Researchers in Australia found that the doll’s feet have, over time, gone from arched to flat — a shift that correlates with each Barbie’s designated career or hobby.
Translation: Chinese automakers label valid criticism of their cars as "Black PR" to silence people with a bludgeon.
UK
'Murder prediction' algorithms echo some of Stalin's most horrific policies — governments are treading a very dangerous line in pursuing them
The U.K. government is developing a program that seeks to identify murderers before they commit the ultimate crime. The real-world application of this type of tool will have devastating consequences.
"Bullshark Testosterone is completely natural, bro"
Law
‘You’re still saying generally’: Amy Coney Barrett enrages MAGA for skewering Trump lawyer during birthright citizenship arguments
One conservative commentator posted Wednesday after oral arguments, “Amy Coney Barrett (ACB) is proving once again she may [be] the worst SCOTUS pick ever by a Republican.“
Shira Perlmutter received an email from the White House on Saturday informing her that she was terminated
The British car giant could leave the UK and set up a manufacturing site in the US to avoid the tariff impact
He claimed he had been wearing 'nude-coloured underwear'
Plus more info on why this kid was troon'd out in Kindergarten
The three Nazi-worshipping extremists planned the attack as part of a 'race war'
'Experts Say' The World Needs American Propaganda
Disaster
New Jersey couple accused of holding teen captive, abusing her for 7 years before she escaped
Being forced to live in New Jersey for 7 years. Eesh.
New Zealand is deeply divided over the Treaty Principles Bill, which seeks to reinterpret the de facto constitution. Now the prime minister must stop it.
The Department Of Justice has just released the full video of Diddy attacking Cassie.
The Foreign Secretary 'totally refutes' the cabbie's allegations
This is the second lawsuit against America PAC over alleged nonpayment regarding the petition, after a man from Pennsylvania anonymously filed a complaint last month making similar allegations
Oklahoma goes full North Korea propaganda
Crime
Cincinnati police fatally shot an armed 18-year-old. The next day, his father killed a sheriff’s deputy, authorities say
Stunning and Brave nog avenges his dindu hood rat, apparently is becoming another Karmelo Anthony.
US
Rep Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) opts against forcing impeachment vote amidst heavy bipartisan backlash
In a rare move of modern American bipartisanship, Republicans and Democrats came together to call an Indian a retard and tell him to fuck off.
"Strength deters aggression. Weakness, on the other hand, invites aggression," said the Chancellor of Germany.
The fraud used the stolen money to go on several holidays (also, guess the race)
UK
Female prison officer who tried to get pregnant with 'exceptionally dangerous' rapist and had sex with him 40 times on duty avoids jail
"During a visit she smuggled in an empty Calpol syringe in her bra so she could 'artificially inseminate' herself with his sperm he had wrapped in cling film for her."
Polygon had mass layoffs this year
Crime
Mother allegedly buys ammunition, tactical gear for son's planned 'mass targeted violence' at middle school: Officials
The Texas woman was allegedly not concerned about her son's threats.
Yee was sentenced to 10 years in prison. However, because his sentence was suspended, he will not serve time. Instead, he will serve probation. If he violates it, he could be sent to prison.
Michael Rubin stated that Pakistan hastily sought a ceasefire after India effectively countered its missile and drone attacks.
for those who want their "sex furniture" to be particularly uncomfortable AND expensive
A new poll finds Democrats are deeply pessimistic about the future of their party. And neither the Democratic Party nor the Republican Party is viewed favorably by the majority of U.S. adults.
DOGE has really hurt the glowies' gun control campaign
Culture
Diane Baker Says ‘Curiosity’ Has Kept Her So Resilient Over the Years: ‘You Have to Keep Going’
Queen of TCM, 87 years young
UK
Musk’s X ‘amplified Islamophobia, hate speech and disinformation’ in grooming gangs debate, damning report says
Report points to another social media trend: sexual violence was being weaponised, with entire communities blamed for individual crimes
From the people who brought Trump's niece into the spotlight
Crime
Three foreigners charged in Singapore with breaking into Bukit Timah home, stealing US$528,000 in cash and items
Guess the race dumb enough to try pulling this off in Singapore lol
The 68-year-old spent nearly four decades behind bars
Texas (and possibly other states) has allowed apartment buildings to pay ZERO property tax for decades
On the grimly amusing reality of millennials and the American Dream
UK
Britain's largest teaching union says trans women MUST be allowed to use ladies' toilets in schools - despite Supreme Court ruling
Funny how it's always a place full of children where trannies must use the ladies' restroom
Patrice Evra doesn’t think the Scot’s methods would fly today
EPIC City would a a new mosque, more than 1,000 single and multi-family homes, a K-12 faith-based school, senior housing, an outreach center, commercial developments, sports facilities, and a community college.
US
Gay-porn scandal ensnaring GOP nominee John Reid splits Virginia Republicans ahead of key election
Gov. Youngkin says it is traditional for his fellow fags to keep it on the d-low
Crime
79-year-old killed in violent Norco carjacking was about to meet family for dinner, daughter says
Investigators said 29-year-old Ryan Hewitt jumped into the driver's seat and took off -- with the 79-year-old still hanging out of the back door.
Former president of nation re-elected as mayor of city of Davao despite his enforced absence
"The European Commission wrongly dismissed a journalist’s request to access texts between the president and the Pfizer CEO, the court said."