a dog is holding a can of pepsi in front of a cooler Alt: A smiling dog is holding a can of pepsi in front of a cooler. Perfect meme for thoughts at 3am.

Thoughts at 3am. Do you think dogs wonder why they can’t grab a cup to drink? They see us eat food with our hands… Do they ever wonder why they can’t drink with their paws?

Go feijoa go! (Do you think feijoa can survive below freezing temperatures?We are having a really tough winter in the n hemi and it’s the first winter outdoors after 2 indoors)

Funny you say this now… after caving in during the last furlough to put us in this position. And here we are.

I want to take a moment of reflection. I don’t post a lot of threads anymore (bc really who wants to read them) but this seems like a good time to make a few points about wins & losses & surviving & fighting during the Trump administration’s siege on democracy. Especially as 2025 comes to a close.

REMINDER: Nearly every single Republican voted to gut healthcare and rip away the Affordable Care Act tax credits for millions.

They used a "redacted" font?

Amazing. I used it as a satirical conceit a couple days ago.

(I don't have any idea if this is what they used, but have at it.)

I am very honored to announce that
Hal Tasaki and I will be jointly awarded 2025 Nishina Memorial Prize, "the oldest and most prestigious physics award in Japan" (according to Wikipedia) for "Theoretical and mathematical studies of quantum spin systems”.

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#DailySketch: Victor

#illustration #drawing #art

NATO, 'sup girl.

Shit getting REAL WEIRD with your rogue "ally."

Pedro Pascal, wearing an all white suit and sunglasses. Photo credit: Patrick T. Fallon/Agence France-Presse - Getty Images.

Pedro Pascal, an Emmy nominee for “The Last of Us,” wore an all-white ensemble by Celine. See more looks from Emmy's the red carpet here. nyti.ms/3VNek10

US Investment in Spyware Is Skyrocketing A new report warns that the number of US investors in powerful commercial spyware rose sharply in 2024 and names new countries linked to the dangerous technology.

A new report warns that the number of US investors in powerful commercial spyware rose sharply in 2024 and names new countries linked to the dangerous technology.

Seth Rogen won his first Emmy Award for best lead actor in a comedy series for “The Studio.”

“I’ve never won anything in my life,” he said.

Follow for more Emmys coverage here: https://wapo.st/48f8MDY

Ink cap mushroom, dripping

Orange and red eastern comma butterfly perched on a leaf

Common eastern bumblebee on bright yellow Wingstem native flowers

A few snaps from today’s hike around a local conservation area.

#fungi #butterfly #insects #illinois #nativeplants

maybe the worst call in baseball history

Then two near misses within weeks with commercial aircraft? WTF…

Bob Geldof Reflects on Live Aid, 40 Years Later The rock star-turned-activist reflects on the 1985 benefit concert and why it could not happen now.

“Music can be a call to arms, but music itself changes nothing. It won’t go further unless you are determined to act upon it.” Bob Geldof, the rock star-turned-activist who helped organize Live Aid 40 years ago, reflected on the benefit concert’s impact and why it could not happen today.

Just 30 minutes a day of ‘Japanese walking’ may help you get in shape People are rediscovering interval walking training (IWT), a technique that can help you get fit in 30 minutes a day.

Although it’s not new, folks on TikTok are rediscovering this technique, known as interval walking training (IWT) or “Japanese walking,” that can help you get fit.

Go big and stay home! Why Illinois loves its roadside monsters. Our state loves its towering Abe Lincolns and ketchup bottles. Looking for a road trip? There’s a Giants Museum in downstate Illinois along Route 66.

Illinois thinks big. Another reason to take a drive across our state and visit the offbeat monuments of the great cities and towns in the heart of America.

We were very happy to give this scoop to @marisakabas.bsky.social's The Handbasket because it is important to support independent journalists who are doing the hard work at this time. Giving this story to Marisa also guarantees it will be in The Washington Post verbatim exactly 48 hours later.

Any Ronald Reagan fans in the house? The description here is just…. Chef’s kiss, on point 🤌😂 #nofascists
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Following the escalation in Iran, I’m keeping a close eye in consultation with federal authorities and @ilstatepolice.bsky.social.

There are no known threats to our state at this time.

I’ll continue to receive briefings as we remain vigilant to ensure the safety of Illinoisans.

Nazis love a military parade. Odd symptom of mental illness.

Is this where I contact you about my lost Amazon package?

On our way to No Kings #Austin.

#NoKings
New York

PERFECT!

#NoKings

#NoKings

At a time when other politicians attempted to distort the truth and disrupt our state, we stayed true to the virtues of the Land of Lincoln.

As long as I'm governor, Illinois will uphold our Midwestern and American values — by treating people with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Are the super-rich leaving London? Tax changes could spur wealth exodus. Oligarchs, exiled leaders, hedge fund managers and high net worth locals have coexisted in a city where old and new money collide. That may start to change.

Some of the U.K.’s richest residents are leaving for Spain, Italy, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates — places where taxes are lower or where they can pay a flat tax to shield their global income.