Your government refusing to prosecute sexual predators, but protect them instead, only makes sense when you realize your government is being run by sexual predators.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an executive order banning state employees from using insider info to bet on prediction market apps like Kalshi and Polymarket, warning the unregulated boom “opens the door to insider trading and abuse.”

Testing finds toxic metals where Tesla discharges wastewater The drainage district that commissioned the testing has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the company, which says it is in compliance with all requirements for its state wastewater discharge permit.

I’m shocked. www.texastribune.org/2026/04/21/t...

Virginia voters OK a Democratic effort to redraw the state's congressional map Virginia voters have delivered a significant win to Democrats, as the party aims to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the state.

Virginia voters have delivered a significant win to Democrats, as the party aims to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the state. n.pr/3OEODjt

Authentic portraits of Charlotte Brontë was drawn by George Richmond in 1850

Today is Charlotte Brontë’s birthday.

Did you enjoy Jane Eyre?

Her first #novel was rejected, and the next one changed #literature. She had to hide behind a man’s name, Currer Bell, because a woman writer in the 1840s could be dismissed before anyone had even read the first page.

⏰📚💙📚🎧📚🖋️ #books

If you've ever wondered about this GOP being a cult...

Like my new sticker?

Runs on Aussie sunshine ☀️

No fuel stops. No price shocks. Just charge at home and drive.

This isn’t a drivetrain swap, it’s a system flip. From imported oil to rooftop energy.

Once the fleet scales, the economics break fast.

Cost always wins. #Bettrification

If the public can save Jimmy Kimmel's job, the public can put the squeeze on Congress to come out into public view, face hard-core questions, and feel the heat.

Agami Herons.

The Last Woman Who Knew Everything: The Omnivorous Mind of Clémence Royer. When Clémence Royer died on February 7, 1902, she took with her into oblivion perhaps the last human brain that believed in and aimed for Complete Knowledge. She had devoted her life to the propositio...

French polymath Clémence Royer was born 196 years ago today. Now she is most known for her 1862 translation of On the Origin of Species which pushed Darwin's ideas into the realm of human evolution, but in her day she was celebrated for her encyclopedic knowledge.

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#WomenInStEM

Young, humpback whale launching itself into the sky: #AGoodPlace

Source: www.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFu...

Maybe it's just me but I don't think Jeffrey Epstein's clients should be the ones to decide if Jeffrey Epstein's clients should be prosecuted.

Daily Reminder: Release th Epstein Files👇🏻

Yaaaaaaaaas!

Steve Kornacki and NBC News have finally called the congressional redistricting referendum election results in Virginia.

It was approved!

Democrats win!

Folks voted yes!

Coach K’s grandson charged with misdemeanor DWI in collision that killed teen riding bicycle DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) - A grandson of former Duke Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski now faces charges in a fatal ...

I don't care about the celebrity connection but this story highlights how our culture mimimizes impaired driving. This guy already had a DWI conviction before killing a kid with a 0.11 BAC...and just gets a misdemeanor charge. He should lose driving privileges for life!!
www.wptf.com/2026/04/20/d...

A family of Ravens is putting the goth back in gothic at NYC's largest cathedral--St John the Divine. There are five mouths to feed, so the parents are staying busy! ⛪️⛪️⛪️ #Ravens #Cathedral #birding

I’m glad that the Mad King isn’t going to commit war crimes right now, while once again it is obvious this bumbling fool has no idea what he’s doing.

Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire indefinitely at request of Pakistan US president says on Truth Social attacks are on hold until Iran submits proposal and talks reach end

Just received! www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

Pa. court recognizes ‘reproductive autonomy’ as a right, strikes down ban on public funding for abortion In a 4-3 ruling, the Commonwealth Court found that abortion access is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Pennsylvania Constitution.

Pennsylvania's appellate court confirmed that access to abortion is a fundamental right under the Pennsylvania Constitution.

This decision is a win for all Pennsylvanians.

The government shouldn't be making your healthcare decisions - you should.
www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...

The Influenza Pandemic and The War The Influenza Pandemic and The War, essay by Frederick Holmes, MD

Someone should introduce him to the influenza pandemic of 1918 and its role in ending the First World War.

www.kumc.edu/school-of-me....

In February 1777, General George Washington ordered the first mass immunization campaign in American history by mandating that his troops be inoculated against smallpox. He protected the Continental Army from an epidemic that was deadlier than British forces.

249 years later, we have this idiot.

Wow! Incredible! Makes one wonder why it evolves in such a way! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

A totally awesome cup fungus

I am no expert on mushroom identification, but believe this to be a yellow oyster mushroom cluster. The cluster is tiered. The tops of the mushrooms are a golden yellow. The gills run down the cone shaped stems. They are growing on a decaying fallen tree. They are fresh and untouched. Simply beautiful!

First serious mushroom of the session. It's a biggie!!! #fungifriends
#nature
#hiking

“Most artists are concerned about how long they’ll be around. I’m concerned about how long my music will be around.”
- Prince

On this day 2016, Prince passed at 57. It's been a decade since the end of The Purple Reign. Stunning musician, Rock, R&B, Pop & Funk legend, beyond brilliant guitarist.

Good morning to everyone who voted for Kamala Harris.

This photo captures a vibrant cluster of wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa). These delicate, star-shaped white flowers are a hallmark of early spring in ancient woodlands. The blossoms feature pure white, petal-like sepals surrounding a prominent center ring of bright yellow stamens. The flowers rise on short stems above a lush bed of dark green, deeply lobed leaves. They are growing at the base of a textured tree trunk, surrounded by organic forest floor debris like dry leaves and small stones, which is typical of their natural shady habitat.

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa)

Nicknamed "thunderbolt" in some lore, because it was believed to summon storms. 🌩️

Because they spread very slowly, about 6 feet per century, they are considered strong indicators of ancient, undisturbed woodland.💚

#forest #bloomscrolling
#flowers #photography
#ECK

This photo shows some street art in Burnham on Sea with a girl leaping and a pigeon next to her. The writing reads: In life you may not always soar like an eagle but you can always strut like a pigeon.

Street art in Burnham on Sea.
#tagtuesday #EastCoastKin

Not only is her recovery complete.

Soon Sienna will be heading off to her very own family.

After years on the streets and endless puppies taken from her she will get the life she always deserved!