Here’s why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool went green so fast
The reflecting pool turned an interesting shade of green awfully fast. Here is why., Read MoreContinue Reading
Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s term
Democratic candidates have secured the two slots for a special general election to serve out the remaining term of former California U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress after sexual assault and misconduct allegations…Continue Reading
4D Topology Is Weird #math #science
Mathematician Maggie Miller explains the concept of manifolds — spaces that resemble flat Euclidean space when viewed up close, but that can have very a different global structure. To hear more about this topic, and about the particular weirdness of 4D space, check out out the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MURzTFRRuJQ ———Continue Reading
Israeli military says it will continue operating in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Smoke was seen rising from hills in southern Lebanon shortly after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was announced on Friday afternoon. The truce was preceded by one of the deadliest days in the conflict since March with 47 people killed in Israeli strikes. The Israeli army said four ofContinue Reading
You Are America, Ready To Seize What Ought To Be
This week, a growing “dignity gap” amidst more busts and botches – war, flu, pools, fans – suggests a faint, nascent shift in momentum back toward we the people. As DC sank into mire, New York came together “as one” – Mamdani: “We find a way” – with a jubilantContinue Reading
One dead and 11 very seriously injured in Bedford train crash | BBC News
One person has died after two trains collided in Bedford, UK, according to British Transport Police. The East of England Ambulance Service said a total of 89 people have been injured, with 11 of them suffering “very serious injuries”. A major incident has been declared, with firefighters, police and ambulanceContinue Reading
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to renew ceasefire, officials say
Lebanese media reported an Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon on Friday, after a US official said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed on a ceasefire.Continue Reading
New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children
New Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Odesa regions on 19 June, killing one person, injuring children and adults, and damaging homes, vehicles and fuel facilities overnight.Continue Reading
Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Close Your Apps And Think Of England
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. To get extended episodes withContinue Reading
Lebanese influencer organises World Cup event amid Israel’s attack on Leban
As Israel’s war on Lebanon rages, hundreds gather in Rmeileh by Sidon Gate to watch the 2026 World Cup., Lebanese influencer organises World Cup event amid Israel’s attack on Lebanon NewsFeed As Israel’s war on Lebanon rages, hundreds gather in Rmeileh by Sidon Gate to watch the 2026 World Cup.Continue Reading
Morocco beat Scotland 1–0 as Saibari scores fastest World Cup 2026 goal
Morocco hold onto slender lead despite Scotland’s late charge for an equaliser in Group C match at Boston Stadium., Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the World Cup 2026 so far after just 71 seconds as Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 to close in on a place in the knockoutContinue Reading
Vax vs. Vote
A side-by-side, state-by-state comparison showing vaccination rates closely correlated with Biden-vote percentages.Continue Reading