The Taiwanese band Mayday (五月天) was performing a massive multiday series of concerts in Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium last week (in May). A bunch of fans from southern China piled on a high speed sleeper train travelling over 2,000 km overnight from Shenzhen and Guangzhou bound for Beijing....

HSR and...

Two of China's next generation CR450 series high speed train sets were spotted testing on the newly opened Chongqing-Qianjiang HSL last week. The CR450 series are planned to operate up to 400kph in revenue service on the Chongqing-Chengdu Central HSL.

Riding the Busan-Gimhae "LRT" for a bit. I can't help but think how this elevated light metro line was built for half the price of the Finch W Tramway in Toronto, and yet the Busan-Gimhae LRT is also twice the length. Which I outlined my thoughts on this...

Riding Guangzhou Metro Line 18, one of the fastest metro lines in the world, with trains running up to 160kph.

Getting on board.

...Metro is a great combo.

Massive 8 car drum cross section Type A Guangzhou Metro Line 13 Phase II trains being delivered at night. By Z79次列车

Taking regional rail from my ancestral village.

The cyberpunk capitals of China: Hong Kong Shanghai Chongqing

Oh no Nneka

‪Deranged #Trump called a sudden, urgent press conference to distract from the live grilling on TV of his corrupt #Epstein protecting AG #Blanche, just to scream his typical sick lies over construction noise until one of his crap renderings was blown away ... www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

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Drop someone BALD🧑‍🦲🖤👨‍🦲 'ere ya' go. Now FECK OFF!!

Keir Starmer s'acomiada de Pep Guardiola, a qui qualifica d'"heroi" https://www.ara.cat/esports/futbol/l-adeu-pep-guardiola-victoria-gunner-arriben-cambra-dels-comuns_25_5742988.html

Good News Update of the Week. Artemis II crew lands on Earth safely. #goodnews #news #nasa

Hezbollah Destroys Another Iron Dome Air Defence Battery It has taken out at least 4 so far along the border area, a major embarrassment to the Israeli military.

Politics is changing fast as Greens take over in councils around the country. But #HouseofLords has a long way to go to catch up....

Two US Army officers talk about the Ukraine war on the Flash Traffic Podcast. In this episode, we discuss an assassination in Moscow, a helicopter-killing jet drone, the de-mechanization of the Russian army, and more! Listen to the full episode here: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ant...

It’s a country historically plagued by poverty, inflation and authoritarian government. Now, its future is in flux. A new Venezuela is being built – but for whom? That's in an upcoming episode of #CarteBlanche, Sundays at 7pm on #MNet channel 101, and #DStv Stream. #SouthAfrica #News

President Trump honors 'those who fell so that our republic might stand' on this Memorial Day

#wembanyama #nba #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-11/us/Sports/es/bs/Wembanyama-Expulsado-Tras-Codazo-Violento;-Enfrenta-Posible-Suspensión-para-el-Juego-5/1272931

Dogs, man. 🔊 #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/funny/s/Xq...

Down but NEVER out. Original post

Take a walk with Dr Elizabeth and her two dogs, while she talks about public health being everywhere. #PublicHealth #Dogs

Natural-sounding and difficult: A Fresh Energy by Gaskin.

Alan Milburn: "The social contract is built on a very simply basis.. each generation should do better than the previous generation. That's a contract that's been broken"

Hailey Van Lith and 1 over Emily Engstler #WNBA

Harrison Ford’s message to ASU graduates in his commencement speech: “We need cultural change. We need to extend social justice. We need to respect and elevate the indigenous peoples that are being marginalized, and in many cases, killed in cold blood.”

Please tell me this is a joke.

🎥Work is progressing on the largest restoration of Glasgow’s Sir Walter Scott Monument since it was first erected in George Square in 1837. Full story: www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news...

“When you are so close against the best team in the world, they are tough to control and so tough to play against. You take them to penalties, you want a different outcome today and it didn't happen.” Mikel Arteta reflects on Arsenal coming up just short in the UCL Final  💔

The Pentagon is handing out military parade tickets based on waist size. A defense official literally said “no fatties.” These are the same Republicans who slashed VA benefits and fired decorated generals. Our troops deserve better than a casting call.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on sending troops to the Middle East: “These young people aren’t afraid. They want to fight.” He is not young. He is not going. He will not fight. He just doesn’t care.

#FlávioBolsonaroCriminosoPeculato #CiroNogueiraMensaleiro #LulaPresidente2026 #lulareeleito1ºturno #lulapelotrabalhador #LulaPresidente13 #leandrograssgoverndordf #SimoneTebetSenadoraSP #HaddadGovernadorSP

How do you feel about direction of political conversation in the US? According to the Pew Research Center, you're severely in the minority if you think it's going well... #DisagreeHealthier

Your weekly reminder.

You Ever Crash Out So Hard You Become a Dinosaur? You wouldn't like me when I'm angry...because then I go from cute anime girl to pissed off dinosaur 🦖 💢 🎬 tyru_kin

All around Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, I am hearing many perspectives, with one consistent theme: Congress should be about supporting a country and community where everyone can succeed. #macombmichigan #oaklandcountymichigan #michiganders #jobs #opportunity

Hay amores que son casa, incluso en silencio. Hoy, Día de la Madre 🌷 “Donde vuelvo a empezar” — F.C. Miranda 🎧 ya disponible en plataformas musicales ¿Dónde vuelves tú? #DíaDeLaMadre #Música

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Good taste! I love THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT... directed by Looney Tunes animator Frank Tashlin.

Matty’s Bible Time 2 Chronicles 7-9 #prayer

Hitting that 2 PM wall? 🧱🥱 Put down the coffee! Dehydration is the real energy killer. 💧 Revive yourself with My Balance Hydration Electrolyte Mix to replenish minerals fast. Hydrate first, caffeinate later. You'll thank me! ⚡ #Hydration #EnergyBoost #Electrolytes #MyBalance #AfternoonSlump

Foal season 🧲 #horselover #horsemum #gr3tetag #mentalhealth #inspiration #motivation #quoteoftheday #BlueHartedFamily #selfcare #dailyquotes

A new episode of the #NoBSzone is online! I talked to @johndalybooks.bsky.social about Zohran Mamdani, Trump vs. CBS News, political open-mindedness, and more. Full episode: www.bernardgoldberg.com/p/zohran-mam...

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to spotlight the courage of children with cancer, their families, and the researchers working toward a cure. Take some time this month to help raise awareness, drive research funding, and support families fighting childhood cancer. 💛

That’s how I heard it. #america #2026

Mexico Is Not the Enemy – Steve Hendrix with your “Global Minute” #Mexico #USMexico #Border #Trade #Security #SteveHendrix #ForeignPolicy #InternationalAffairs #GlobalSecurity #ForeignAffairs #GlobalMinute

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National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month is a reminder that exploitation still exists today. We remain committed to protecting victims, holding traffickers accountable and supporting prevention efforts across New York.

I fucking hate them. #minneapolis

The boo birds were out already during a rough opening weekend for the Phillies' bats. Already in mid-season form! We discussed on an all new Hittin' Season, from @WHYY! @JUSTINklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social LISTEN: open.spotify.com/episode/3zgn... WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LijB...

The White House is body shaming military soldiers who’s attending the UFC 250 fight you must be required meet certain requirements as it was pointed out by the WH no “Fattys” that’s rich when the the commander and chief isn’t fit himself.

Working on run animations today. #gamedev #pixelart

⚠️ 🇺🇦 LU DANS LES MEDIA BANDERISTES CE SOIR "🚇 Les habitants de #Kiev ont déjà commencé à se rassembler en masse dans le métro pour y passer la nuit — la meilleure solution pour cette nuit agitée." 🌐 t.me/lefruskof

🌌✨ Just imagine the cosmic hilarity when GFL aliens encounter Star Wars droids like R2-D2, sharing laughs and beeps! 🤖 From extinct dinos to Earth’s quirkiest critters, this interstellar comedy saga is pure galactic gold! 🦖🦄 Embark on an adventure where past meets future, merging fantasy &

I think about this idea all the time. What if colonization never happened? And, yes, I wouldn’t exist, but it doesn’t stop me from thinking about it.

Today, I stood alongside bipartisan leaders from towns across Connecticut to send a clear message: PURA needs to stand by its original decision and oppose the proposed sale of Aquarion. Families in our state cannot afford another unjustified and unaffordable rate increase.

Parece que Bananinha tá encrencado.