A golden retriever has both paws up at a bank teller’s window.

“Are you the branch manager?”
“Yes I am, how can I help you?”
“I would like two branches, please.”
“How would you like that?”
“Two big sticks, four little sticks.”

Trump’s Staggering Humiliation in Iran Desperate for an off-ramp, the president is setting up the U.S. to lose another war in the Middle East—even if the ceasefire doesn’t hold.

It is hard to overstate just how big a catastrophe this is for the U.S. trib.al/l6cLNyt

Trump's hubris cost thousands of lives, rattled economies around the world, and made the U.S. significantly weaker.

Trump’s Staggering Humiliation in Iran Desperate for an off-ramp, the president is setting up the U.S. to lose another war in the Middle East—even if the ceasefire doesn’t hold.

The Iran war increasingly looks not only like another shocking humiliation, but perhaps the greatest strategic blunder in American military history. trib.al/vCxDSP2

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu share a lot of traits. They are both mendacious, narcissistic, and paranoid megalomaniacs who perceive themselves as victims of a cabal of elites.

Now they share something else: They have lost a war together. trib.al/sk3xYkf

Climate extremes may quietly be pushing heart disease rates higher: Study For every day of heat above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, the risk of heart disease for an individual increased by about 3%, according to researchers.

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Nothing has killed more soldiers in the history of humanity than disease. While worst is a more complicated question Hegseth is absolutely the dumbest secretary of defense the United States has ever had. bsky.app/profile/ones...

The worst human beings in the country should not be running the country.

Iran says enriched uranium "not going to be transferred," denying a claim by President Trump that the Islamic Republic had agreed to hand it over.

BREAKING: Just 20 minutes before Trump's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was open, massive trades hit the market.

Investors sold a combined 7,990 lots of Brent crude futures, ​a $760 million bet that oil would go down.

These orders were much larger than anything else at the time.

Unusual.

Trump says that the he will not open the Strait of Hormuz until deal is signed.

BREAKING: The BBC has reported that there appears to be "insider trading consistently happening in the Trump administration before announcements."

BREAKING: Larry Johnson, a retired CIA analyst, has reportedly claimed that Trump tried to reportedly access nuclear codes but was stopped by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, per Newsweek.

DAVE MASON, Rock Icon and Traffic Co-Founder, Dies at 79

On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason.

Legendary Traffic frontman and solo artist Dave Mason has died at the age of 79. He died comfortably at home on Sunday, April 19. The singer, songwriter, producer, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee co-founded Traffic in 1967, alongside Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood.

"This is an important thing to think about."

The rift between the Vatican and Washington widens as Pope Leo XIV prioritizes his peace message over political exchanges with the U.S. administration. Speaking from his 11-day African tour, the Pope reaffirmed his commitment to neutral diplomacy amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.

The debate over FISA Section 702 and privacy | Psyll Congress extends FISA Section 702 until April 30, 2026. The move fuels a intense debate over national security needs and Fourth Amendment privacy

President Trump has signed an extension of Section 702 surveillance powers through April 30. Short-term move delays a major legislative fight over the Fourth Amendment and the requirement for warrants when accessing the communications of Americans.

Iran rejects second round of peace talks with U.S | Psyll Tehran rejects new Islamabad talks with the Trump administration. Iranian officials blame the impasse on U.S. maximalism and ongoing naval pressure.

Iran has officially rejected new peace talks with the United States. This move directly contradicts recent White House claims that Tehran was ready to suspend its nuclear program. The diplomatic gap between the two nations remains wide.

Japan 7.5 magnitude quake sparks tsunami warnings | Psyll A magnitude 7.5 earthquake off the coast of northern Japan has triggered urgent tsunami warnings for several prefectures, with waves up to 3 meters expected.

Seismic activity off northern Japan: A shallow 7.5 magnitude quake has triggered urgent tsunami alerts. Critical infrastructure, including the Higashidori nuclear facility, currently reports no damage.

Impact of US seizure on Persian Gulf Diplomacy | Psyll Diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington falter as the maritime seizure of an Iranian vessel threatens to dissolve a fragile regional ceasefire.

The fragile equilibrium between Washington and Tehran faces a critical test as the current ceasefire nears its end. Following the US Navy's seizure of an Iranian vessel, Tehran has signaled a withdrawal from scheduled peace talks.

Chavez-DeRemer quits labor post amid investigations | Psyll U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned her post following multiple internal investigations, marking another departure from the Trump cabinet.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned following the opening of multiple investigations. This marks the third major cabinet-level departure in the current administration this week. Oversight of 17,000 employees now falls to an acting secretary.

Gaza reconstruction estimated at 71.1 billion USD | Psyll A joint United Nations and European Union report outlines a decade-long, $71.1 billion recovery plan for Gaza, citing catastrophic impacts on human development.

The scale of destruction in Gaza is now quantified: 71 billion dollars and ten years of work. The UN and EU report details the systematic dismantling of healthcare and education systems, calling for a coordinated international response to address the humanitarian crisis.

Hey my muchachos, I promised my wife I'd get a real job so I'm financing a Jeep Grand Cherokee and driving for Lyft. I also promised her I'd delete all my social media so this means adios for now. I'll see you at DFW airport. Drive carefully my dudes and dudettes

Prince passed away 10 years ago today.

RIP, your music lives on.

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JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇵🇰 US Vice President JD Vance calls off trip to Pakistan following Iran's decision to not participate in negotiations.

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iranian official says "Trump's ceasefire extension is an attempt to buy time for a surprise strike."

"Extending the ceasefire has no meaning."

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There really is no such thing as race. We all came from Africa. We are all of the same stardust. We are all going to live and die on the same planet, a Pale Blue Dot in the vastness of space. We have to work together.
— Bill Nye