I was glad to join Mayor O'Connor and other stakeholders to spend time on Craig Street and think about what's next for this vital corridor.

Everyone with power is eating the chess pieces

Democratic Leaders Resist Effort to Impeach Trump on Iran Democratic leaders are urging against efforts within the party to impeach Trump before the midterms, say those involved in the debate

Rep. John Larson introduced articles of impeachment against Trump this week. He says a member of Democratic leadership told him a failed impeachment push risks being framed as tacit approval of Trump’s conduct.
An immediate vote, he says, is “probably not going to happen”

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Democratic Leaders Resist Effort to Impeach Trump on Iran Democratic leaders are urging against efforts within the party to impeach Trump before the midterms, say those involved in the debate

New: A surge in calls among Democrats to pursue Trump’s impeachment is hitting a wall with party leaders, who believe it will distract from their midterm focus on costs and corruption, according to interviews with over a dozen Democrats.
Some also view 25th Amendment as a nonstarter

Hot coffee pump station filled with real make syrup

Some people’s morning brown beverage is coffee. Not me, I know what’s up.

"Footloose" is a demented choice for pharmacy hold music if you're waiting to find out whether your SSRIs were refilled. by definition I do not have the energy, Kenny Loggins!

The 'lines draw themselves' and all say 'sell Palantir,' says Carter Worth From the point of view of technical analysis based on price charts, all the recent action in Palantir points in one direction.

The 'lines draw themselves' and all say 'sell Palantir,' says Carter Worth

The President of the United States ups $PLTR to Buy -- after the stock drops 30%+ this year.

Those dates on Wednesday's @xkcd.com seemed a little too close together for comfort to you, too, eh?

The Artemis astronauts on board their Orion spacecraft are speeding towards Earth for their dangerous re-entry and splash landing. NBC News’ Tom Costello has more on their final preps and the timeline for Orion’s return.

I really don’t understand some anchors taking swipes at their old networks where they spent years and made a lot of money....I enjoyed my years at CNN, Fox, (not at MSNBC but that is because they didn’t like me), VOA and now at Newsmax..it is a privilege to be able to report news and engage in robust debate

"I really don’t understand some anchors taking swipes at their old networks where they spent years and made a lot of money..."

(proceeds to take a swipe at her old network)

Non-State Entities and National Security As NSEs play a greater role in national security, states are pushing back—necessitating a new framework for national security governance.

The controversial designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk reveals a fundamental shift: Non-state entities are becoming more important for national security, and states are pushing back. David Kris explores how national security governance should be updated to address this new reality.

In 2024, VOA Persian has 225 million website visits and nearly 2 billion social media views.

Seems like that might have been helpful about right now.

One benefit of climate change will be the lack of icebreaker activities at parties and business retreats.

BREAKING: Inflation rose to 3.3% in March after a surge in energy cost.

CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin shares his analysis.

If you want to make an omelette you have to break a few eggconomies.

Hey, I realize you're all busy with other stuff right now but I wanted to just take a minute to make it very clear that I am not and have never been close friends with the Boston Strangler

There go the Catholics' chances in the midterms

Pope Leo has received former Obama advisor, and political analyst David Axelrod, in private audience today.

This is very altruistically-minded of you. How do you feel about a Small Mac.

There should be a non-supreme version of the crunchwrap

I would not eat it but it should exist

The impact of all of these unqualified judges will be painful for decades to come.

One of Minnesota's most unhinged right-wing posters is the state’s newest immigration judge • Minnesota Reformer A right-wing attorney and influential X user who has amplified racist conspiracies and fringe legal theories, will make decisions on which immigrants will be deported in his new job as an immigration judge.

JFC they made the Pizzagate lawyer an immigration judge. minnesotareformer.com/2026/04/09/r...

Clear and 68–69 °F (20–21 °C) with a dew point of 39 °F (4 °C) about a half-hour after sunset, at 20:25.
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I know, at least, to leave some extra recovery time after these first few outings and that it can come back pretty quick, with patience and diligence. 6×45/75 unpaced, but it worked out to 7:08/km (11:29/mi) in the short running intervals.

Map of a 2.30-km run in a loop through Shadyside.

2026 Day 1
Not sure yet quite how I'm going to manage this in the longer term. To say it was a LOT easier back when I lived next to the park is a major understatement! Tried to stay light, but that's easier said than done when you're starting from scratch and relearning.

"the questions being raised by my shirt should be answered by my shirt"-ass statement

that's the jerry guarantee. the jerrantee if you will. (trademarked)

WATCH: First lady Melania Trump denies any ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calls for survivors' testimony Trump delivered a statement at White House denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes, and is calling for a congressional hearing for survivors.

First lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement at White House denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes, and is calling for a congressional hearing for survivors. https://to.pbs.org/47V5B3A