Glad to know the US Congress is out on a vacation and is resting from the strong effort they demonstrated.

Get him OUT of our politics!

Wise words from Spain's Prime Minister: “The momentary relief cannot make us forget the chaos, the destruction, and the lives lost. The govt of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket. What is needed now: diplomacy, international law and PEACE.”

A WHOLE CIVILIZATION WILL DIE TONIGHT My son needs lunch, and I have to put his backpack together, but a whole civilization will die tonight, so I'm wondering if they've closed their schools. Like, a snow day, maybe, except instead of snow it's "keep your children home so if you die, you die together" — instead of "well open back up once the plows have cleared" it's "we don't know if we'll be here tomorrow, hold your babies tight." It's just "talk" I'm told, which I've been told before. "It's how the president makes his deals." But I've never heard anyone talk about other human beings this way, and I'm not certain I can look my son in the eyes if we all agree to stomach it one more time. A civilization will die tonight, but as I zip up his backpack and kiss him off to school I think: if this is what we call leadership then I'm not entirely sure ours isn't already dead. @michaelfdubois Mukad A QuBoy @michacifdubois

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Anderson Cooper played side-by-side video of Noem and Bovino smearing the victim of Saturday's shooting, then said, "If either of these public officials had an ounce of decency, they would call up Alex Pretti's parents and apologize."

Evening viewing recommendation? On the Criterion Channel, watch the exclusive streaming premiere of PETER HUJAR’S DAY (2025) — Ira Sachs’s exquisite snapshot of a legendary artist, starring Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall.

Hakeem Jeffries: "Kristi Noem is a despicable, corrupt, pathological liar. We've seen her slander not just one, but American citizens, patriotic Americans who were killed without justification on the streets of Mpls ... we are prepared to initiate impeachment proceedings against her in the House."

Another book that gets banned regularly. Banning books has the opposite effect. If you have people who are interested, they are just going to buy the book to find out why they banned it.

#USDemocracy

🇸🇰🇺🇸🇪🇺 Fico told EU leaders he was alarmed after meeting Trump on Jan. 17 at Mar-a-Lago, calling Trump’s state of mind “dangerous” and raising concerns about his “psychological state” - POLITICO

White House: “This is absolutely total fake news… The meeting at Mar-a-Lago was positive and productive.”

Politico reports France’s government will “ban” non-European videoconferencing software like Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet. According to Politico, a notice will tell state officials to instead use the “secure and sovereign” French-made Visio platform. > David Amiel, Minister Delegate for the Civil Service and State Reform,...

France

The first country wise enough not to trust American videoconference platforms

What next?

www.theverge.com/news/868928/...

Episode 70: Scientia Tacita | Nullius in Verba In this episode, we try to make the concept of tacit knowledge explicit. How much of our scientific knowledge depends on knowledge that we can't communicate directly? How can we replicate studies, if…

New Nullius In Verba episode on 'Tacit Knowledge'. nulliusinverba.podbean.com/e/episode-70...

How much in science rests on tacit knowledge, and what does this means for replication studies? Or should the idea that tacit knowledge exist be abandoned?

Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads Philosophers are fond of saying that their field boosts critical thinking. Two of them decided to put that claim to the test.

Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads

Philosophy majors rank higher than all other majors on verbal and logical reasoning. theconversation.com/studying-phi... #philosophy #skills #thinking #PhilosophySky #philsky

An Untapped Trove of ’80s Vintage Luxury Draws Fashionistas to Japan A weak yen and a stockpile of bubble-era designer goods have made Japan a global mecca for vintage fashion, drawing tourists and influencers in droves.

From Chanel baseball shirts to the original Hermès Birkin, Japan’s secondhand market has become the ultimate destination for luxury hunters.

Saturn’s Rings Seem as if They’re About to Disappear: Here’s Why During the weekend, the orbits of Earth and Saturn will combine to create an interplanetary optical illusion for anyone with a good telescope and clear skies.

This weekend, the orbits of Earth and Saturn will combine to create an interplanetary optical illusion for anyone with a good telescope and clear skies.

In this #AskAScientist, Harold Varmus, 1982 #LaskerLaureate, discusses the role of humor in scientific research. 🧪

Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.

Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative

electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...

“Whoever lives sincerely and encounters much trouble and disappointment without being bowed down is worth more than one who has always sailed before the wind and has only known prosperity.”

— Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890)

The Comma Queen’s Lesson on “Who” Versus “Whom” Does civilization depend on the proper use of “who” and “whom”?

Behold: an absurdly simple trick for choosing between “who” and “whom.”

A world in chaos and a UN in crisis with Secretary-General Guterres Wars are raging, tensions are rising, and trust in global institutions is collapsing. From Gaza to Ukraine to Sudan, the world is on fire—and the one institution meant to keep the peace is facing a historic financial crisis. On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer speaks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres about the UN’s role in an era of war, division, and dwindling support. With the US cutting funding and other major powers following suit, the UN is preparing to slash its budget by 15%—even as demand for peacekeeping and aid hits record highs. “What’s happening today in Gaza is morally, politically, and legally intolerable” Guterres tells Bremmer. With funding for life-saving aid programs evaporating, the Western-led global order that has kept the world on solid ground since WWII risks failing just when it is needed most. Host: Ian Bremmer Guest: António Guterres Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast (https://www.gzeromedia.com/gzero-world-podcast/) on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gzero-world-with-ian-bremmer/id1294461271) , Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/13QW2sLPCjVbdDE6fmJCNf) , or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A world in chaos and a UN in crisis with Secretary-General Guterres

Wars are raging, tensions are rising, and trust in global institutions is collapsing. From Gaza to Ukraine to Sudan, the world is on fire—and the one institution meant to keep the peace is facing a historic financial crisis. On t

Yes, that’s exactly what the EO says.

Marvel Stars Stand for Jimmy Kimmel: Pedro Pascal Defends Free Speech While Others Endorse Boycott Hollywood stars — including those with Disney, ABC, Hulu and Marvel Cinematic Universe credits — are continuing to show their support for the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ host in the wake of his suspension.

dang, they lost the hulk, aunt may, and mr fantastic

Obama scolds media companies: Get a spine The former president said the media needs to "start standing up" for free speech after Kimmel's suspension.

Barack Obama scolds media companies: Get a spine

The former president said the media needs to "start standing up" for free speech after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

The Next ‘White Lotus’ Hotel, The Top Airline Rewards Programs And Other Travel News Plus: New flight delay rules, a guide to Oktoberfest, and the happiest holiday destinations.

Plus: New flight delay rules, a guide to Oktoberfest, and the happiest holiday destinations.