89 candles would have set off the sprinklers, so we settled for one — and one perfect slice of cake (with @bradtakei.bsky.social on ice cream duty). Thank you to every friend, fan, and fellow traveler who has made these 89 years such a joyous voyage.
It’s important to remember that the goal of lawsuits like the one brought by Kash Patel against the Atlantic isn’t to win, it’s to cost the Atlantic as much money as possible only to drop the suit before discovery, and as red meat for the MAGA base by simply filing it.
Tesla reported owing $0 in US federal taxes for all but one of the past 20 years. A Reuters analysis reveals how a common corporate tactic known as profit shifting likely saved the company more than $400 million in US taxes.
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The Atlantic responds to Kash Patel's $250 million lawsuit:
"We stand by our reporting on Kash Patel, and we will vigorously defend The Atlantic and our journalists against this meritless lawsuit."
Bird looking confused
It would be comical except its for real.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth quotes a fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction during a Pentagon sermon.
A bomb threat occurred at the home of the brother of Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday night, police in Illinois confirmed.
Hmm … I wonder why? 🤨
A tweet describing Nancy Pelosi’s response to a question about Trump depicting himself as Jesus, with a video still of Pelosi speaking at an event.
Perfection.
After Trump’s Attack on Pope Leo, a Bomb Threat Came for His Brother in Suburban Chicago
John Prevost is a retired Catholic school principal who plays Wordle with his brother the pope every morning. On Wednesday night, police evacuated his neighborhood.
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Pope Leo XIV: Jesus told us, blessed are the peacemakers. But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, or political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth.
In case you want to dance before bedtime. Nite friends...
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Every Democrat since Reagan has DECREASED the deficit.
Every Republican since Reagan has INCREASED it.
Without fail. Every single time.
There is still beauty in the world.
Dahlias and bluebells. 📷 Sue McIntyre
Whew!
Hillary Clinton this morning on the US-Iran talks that fell apart:
“This is hard, disciplined effort that has to go into diplomacy to reach any results. And I don’t see this administration either wanting to do it or, frankly, being capable of doing it…”
So glad to see someone so beautifully articulate what I think about almost every day….
Budapest
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My cat, who I loved with my whole heart, died a couple of years ago. I’ve had her picture on my phone lock screen ever since. Until last week, when I changed it one of the amazing #Artemis pics.
In case you were wondering how healing that mission has been.
I feel like getting on a plane to Budapest......just to experience what it feels like to get rid of a dictator.
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Drove 7 hours and one state away to pick up to this lil rescue pup last Sunday. Meet Simon Lebone. Raised in a shalterand rather shy. I don't think he'd ever been in a pet store before. ❤️
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CHRISTINA KOCH GREETING HER DOG AFTER RETURNING FROM THE MOON IM GONNA CRYYY 😭😭😭
Black and white springer spaniel sitting on a hiking trail looking up at the camera.
Just wanted everyone to know that this 11-year old boy had his annual vet checkup this week and while he is a bit arthritic (which I pretty much knew already) he is an extremely healthy old man 🥰🥰🥰
A highly detailed photo of a field mouse snuggled up asleep inside a purple and yellow flower.
I just found out that tiny little field mice climb into flowers like tulips and take little naps in them like hammocks and I feel like this information is too important for me not to share with anyone. 🥹
Yesterday morning was peak Saguaro! 🌵 🌼 (13 blossoms?!)
We Ride at Dawn
