Where on earth are they getting these guys?

This is heartbreaking.

Women are a rising share of U.S. managers and professionals In 2023, 46% of all managers in the U.S. were women. This is up from 29% in 1980 but still slightly lower than the 49% of all workers who were women as of 2023.

Women increased their share in occupations where they are majority (nurses, teachers, social work), jobs that don't pay as well as other professional jobs. 80% in 2023 vs. 77% in 1980. Women are still only 38% of majority-male professional jobs vs 23% in 1980.
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US News NEW YORK POST Metro Long Island Politics LOG IN World N METRO EXCLUSIVE Andrew Cuomo says he 'will move to Florida' if Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC mayor By Carl Campanile and Rich Calder Published July 19, 2025, 3:31 p.m. ET 34

Nice to see Cuomo finally being a team player and campaigning for Zohran

Weird, Wonderful Photos From the Archives A grab bag of curious and interesting historical images that I've been tucking aside, depicting stunt diving, inventions, unusual war training, giant household objects, and much more

“While researching photos, I always come across more interesting images than I need,” senior editor Alan Taylor writes. “The best of those, I’ve been tucking into a folder.”

This weekend, we are looking at extremely high temperatures - with heat advisories in effect across North Carolina. Make sure your weekend includes plans to stay inside if possible and cool and hydrated if not.

Great laugh, ty!

ATTN: If you’re one of the 1,000 FBI agents who reviewed the Epstein files, feel free to reach out to me via signal (in my bio). I’ll keep you anonymous- as I have the thousands of current and former federal workers who have sent me tips. Please share this widely. 🙏🏻

The End of Colbert's Show Signals Trouble One of the first signs of authoritarianism is headwinds against comedians

You can measure a society’s political freedom by how openly comedians are able to mock or satirize the government. CBS’s decision to silence Stephen Colbert, announcing the impending end of The Late Show, is another incipient sign of trouble in the United States.

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Ty, I needed this today!

If my taxes don’t pave my roads or fix my bridges or keep my schools open 5 days a week or pay local teachers a living wage or help keep my hospital open or help my neighbor’s kid eat lunch or fund public television or my healthcare…

Why the f’ck should I pay taxes?

Sing it Sista!

A reminder for all of us.

In order for America to truly be great? Poor white people need to wake up. It's that simple.

Well said! I needed that adrenaline boost.

Trump administration says it won't publish major climate change reports on NASA website as promised The Trump administration has made it harder for people, local and state governments to find critical climate change reports.

The Administration is trying to hide a major NASA climate study showing how fast climate change is accelerating – which is not only dangerous, but also illegal.

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Not an asset, an ally.

‘Free and clear: Michigan to eliminate millions in medical debt for 210K residents struggling with bills Nearly one-third of Americans are dealing with some form of medical debt, including more than 200,000 people in Michigan.

A nonprofit organization has been collaborating with counties across the state to promote change. Recipients will receive a letter in the mail.

Trump’s ICE is not going after the “worst of the worst.”

72% of the people they’ve detained have ZERO CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS.

It’s U.S. citizens, people with legal status, and people who have been here for decades, contributing to our country.

This. I realize "the ends justify the means" is the ultimate realpolitik slippery slope but maybe I don't care as much as I thought I did

This term, the Supreme Court furthered LGBTQ+ erasure by allowing parents to ban books. In defiance, Justice Sotomayor included the entire “objectionable” book in her dissent—the innocence there for all to see. The internet can’t be banned. See for yourself. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

Water companies have ‘cheated us out of £84 billion’ – Feargal Sharkey We spoke to water campaigner and Undertones frontman, Feargal Sharkey.

Water companies have ‘cheated us out of £84 billion’ – Feargal Sharkey

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King County re-affirms status as sanctuary county
Source: KIRO 7 Seattle