‘Don’t go to the US – not with Trump in charge’: the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks Karen Newton was in America on the trip of a lifetime when she was shackled, transported and held for weeks on end. With tourism to the US under increasing strain, she says, ‘If it can happen to me, i...

This sort of thing is why people are understandably not coming to the US. I would be really surprised if the expected international crowds arrive for the World Cup, at least at the US venues. Maybe some diehard fans will come. But the risk is just too great.

Absolutely insane story about a middle-aged woman from Hertfordshire who got arrested, shackled, and detained by ICE and held in a prison for eight weeks.... while on holiday... with a valid tourist visa... as she tried to leave the country.

I write on social media *exactly* the way that I speak, including that emphasis and run on sentences and, like, that interjection. For other writing, I code switch.

I get shit for that because of my linguistics degree, but that degree is what definitively taught me that it’s normal and who cares

Good Saturday to you all! #KaturdayWE #WynonnaEarp

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Stay for the rest of the story—it gets better.

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Happy Early Valentine's! The Valentine's Day Romance Bundle starts TODAY on itch.io, and you can get 29 romance books for only $25—including the first book in my #WorldWithoutLove series, This Is How Immortals Die! 🔥💜

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Butches in Books Updating the list of my favorite butches in (mostly) fantasy

someone asked me recently if i could rec some more SFF books with butches beyond mine, which reminded me that i made a list for google books a while back. i’ve included that list plus some others i’ve read in the last few years!

*as usual, fictional character identities are up for interpretation &c

A group of stylishly dressed people stand closely together at what appears to be an outdoor event. In the center, a smiling Pedro Pascal with glasses wears a light-colored, open-collar outfit. Around him, several women smile and look off-camera, wearing coordinated beige and cream outfits with jewelry. A pink wall divides the scene on the left, while a carved wooden door is visible in the background on the right. The overall mood is warm, celebratory, and fashion-forward.

Pedro Pascal was in the casita at the bad Bunny show.

If you don't know anything about Puerto Rico, maybe shut up about Puerto Rico, and maybe if you are a public figure and you don't know anything about Puerto Rico and you won't stop badmouthing Puerto Rico, possibly do the world a favor and head towards a volcano and keep walking til your shoes melt.

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I completed 1.40 km (20 min)of calisthenics and 6.02 km walk for #TemBea

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Epstein survivor Anouska De Georgiou: The fact that the very people who are meant to lead this country have completely retraumatized us… it’s—I mean—it’s like being raped by the Department of Justice.

Trump wanted Dulles Airport, Penn Station named after him — in exchange for releasing federal funds Trump has named several landmarks and initiatives after himself since he returned to office.

This is illegal and, to make a tiresome point, is ipso facto not an official act. It is also just dumb and crazy.
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Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?

Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…

Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.

Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake.

Please sign my petition to start an Autumn Olympics where all events empty into a pile of delightful leaves and whatnot.

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Caitlyn, standing, and Vi, sitting on a high surface, share an intimate embrace.

A collection of four sketches. On the top left, Vi is relaxed with her eyes closed enjoying Caitlyn's head scratches. On the top right, Caitlyn and Vi are kissing while they hug. On the bottom left, Vi is sitting on Caitlyn's lap, heads resting on each other's. On the bottom right, Caitlyn is resting her head on Vi's hand while looking away from the camera with a smile.

Vi and Cait touch foreheads, both with a wide smile. Caitlyn, on the right, is holding Vi's face, while Vi, on the left, is holding Caitlyn's waist.

Some #caitvi sketches from 2025 :)

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Random thoughts: Ava returning to our realm with a bang similar to Big Bang after she left explosives in Reya's realm. 😅

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This is the cutest Waverly ever looks…absolutely precious.

Everything about this look is perfect! Even the way she sits waiting to do the hard thing.

S02:E05 Let’s Pretend We’re Strangers

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The #WIPSnips word for January 13th is "reflex"

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Mother Superion recruits you into the OCS - what should your sisters NOT rely on you for?

#TeamAva like plants too 👀🤭

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Say what you like about Pamela Voorhees but she was a super-dedicated mom.

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I completed 4.41 km walk, 2.32 km run and 5.33 km Gym for #TeamBea

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Blueberries for breackfast with. Greek yogurt.

I’m so excited for TWFTW to be a special Rainbow Crate edition! Y’all, I have seen the dust jacket and hardcover, and they are GORGEOUS. I can’t wait to share them with you!

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I completed a 4.57 km Walk for Ava 😇 #NunsRanTheWorld

living in a world where the only two jobs are “gambling” and “murder” isn’t nearly as cool as Cowboy Bebop made it out to be

One of the many times over the years that Mel has cracked me up.. never getting off the bus! #MelCrushMonday #WynonnaEarp

I’m in several online travel groups, mostly for typical European destinations. Without fail, 70% of the posts are white Americans asking about all the crime. How to avoid the crime. How to eat without being crimed. Crime, crime, crime.

What is wrong with people? Don’t answer that.

Archaeologists: D.C. Capitol May Have Once Been Used For Legislating

Archaeologists: D.C. Capitol May Have Once Been Used For Legislating theonion.com/archaeologists-d-c-capit...