Today is the first day of Kwanzaa, and the principle for the day is UMOJA, or unity.

Election Night wasn’t just a Blue Wave — it was a Blue Tsunami. And the color that made it all possible was Black.

Trump Now: “We wouldn’t celebrate if something happened on their side, and we don’t.” Trump Then: [Mocks Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, after he was attacked in his home by a Trump supporter.]

Republicans all across the South are racing to turn back the clock, just days after the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act. In Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee, they’ve already started the process to eliminate Black districts, Black elected officials, and Black voting power.

Day 5 of Kwanzaa is about Nia (purpose) and comes with a reminder that all holidays are made up.

“Inflation is stopped.” – Grandpa Trump, yelling at the Ghost of Christmas Past

If you’re a Black person in DC with an open container, a large backpack, or a minor infraction, you could catch a federal charge from Trump’s troops. But if you’re a white person willing to break the law on his behalf, he’ll give you a pardon, money, or a medal.

Trump: “Affordability is a Democrat scam.” While he sits in his gold-plated cabinet room surrounded by millionaires and billionaires, he tells you to stop whining about grocery prices and health care costs.

Chris Van Hollen is right to call out the “spineless” politics of Democrats afraid to endorse Zohran Mamdani. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Governor Kathy Hochul are all from New York and have not endorsed him.

As Virginia voters decide whether to redraw the state’s congressional map, I had a conversation with Geraldo Rivera last night on CNN to explain why Democrats should vote yes on the referendum. Democrats can’t sit back and be holier than thou. They have to fight fire with fire. 🔥

"This month saw changes in the dynamics in our favor, in Ukraine’s favor. We are holding more positions and inflicting more damage. "I am grateful to all our warriors for their precision." - Volodymyr Zelenskyy 💪😊

sure gaussian splats are cool, but I’m still immensely satisfied by successfully generating clean simple photogrammetry from a handful of photos.

Catch the full conversation with @gavinnewsom.bsky.social on The Tea with April Ryan tomorrow at 5pm ET on Substack.

Greece Increases Minimum Wage Again in 2026 Greece has raised its minimum monthly wage to €920 starting April 2026, marking another increase to support workers and improve living standards. 💬 Interested? Comment below! www.bestmigrationconsultant.com/linkedin/ #GreeceJobs #WorkInGreece

On average, cars are standing still over 90% of the time. And even when they are supposed to be driving, they are standing still a lot. So, done with standing still? Take the bike instead!

Absolutely devastating & abhorrent

"a man walks into a bar...."

Out now! IN DANGER’S HOUR is the second book in the Romulus Hutchinson Naval Adventure series: action-packed, authentic historical fiction following twins fighting with the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy in #ww2. Available now in paperback or Kindle: getbook.at/InDangersHour

Oak catkins are all over the ground this time of year where I live! #nature #trees #science

🏆 Europa League path confirmed 🤔 How many changes to make in Europe? 📋 Brighton preview @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by @mikeyclarke22.bsky.social and @stevebattlemuch.bsky.social #nffc 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/k97k77cc 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/2vycbnke

Scientists are raising funds on ResearchHub to test whether the Wim Hof Method is safe and potentially beneficial for cancer patients. So, we interviewed @Iceman_Hof himself. We asked him about breathwork, cold exposure, and what science still hasn't explained about his method.

The first bullet point says it all: $25M in revenue. That’s what this VP job ad really wants. #WorkplaceReality #SalesPressure This week’s episode is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app: buff.ly/Cl2BOh7

@mcfaulmike.bsky.social says leaders like Putin celebrate the increasing polarization in the U.S. McFaul's latest book is a must-read for anyone hoping to understand how we came to what he calls a moment of global disorder and his prescription for future American leaders. Full episode out now!

The myth of Christian genocide is so classic and so false. This is the classic example of using culture wars to incite real wars to increase popularity and military funding. Do not be fooled.

IRAN ACCUSES U.S OF VIOLATING & THREATENS RETALIATION AFTER NEW STRIKES American forces have “committed a violation of the ceasefire in the Hormuz region over the past 48 hours,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. NBC NEWS / WOW MEDIA CHANNEL May 26, 2026, 1:37 AM GMT+2

And Cuban is laughing with Trump when he says he made a mistake voting for Harris. Fuck this guy! Fuck every fucking billionaire!

This is where most people get it wrong. They stay busy, but nothing really moves. The problem isn’t the effort, it’s the direction. There’s a simple way to cut through the noise and focus on what actually drives results. #HedgehogPrinciple #InnovativeSmile #OrangeCarrotMedia

The founders intended our U.S. Senators to serve as a moderating, independent check on presidential power, especially in foreign relations. Unfortunately, that “independence” is missing from Idaho Senator Jim Risch.

My mom, my pillow.

Trump's EPA just repealed the Endangerment Finding. That was the legal basis for ALL federal greenhouse gas regulation. Then he ordered the Pentagon to buy coal. It's not a policy. It's a bailout. #EPAEndangermentFinding #FollowTheMoney #CoalBailout #ClimateRegulation #RenewableEnergy #EPA

Last night, @mcclellan.house.gov told @deanobeidallah.bsky.social how the SCOTUS decisions is bringing back the Jim Crow states. LISTEN: Siriusxm.us/Dean

⭕ #Alain_Finkielkraut : « Il faut bien que les #Palestiniens se sentent chez eux quelque part ! » #Finkielkraut appelle à « déplacer » la population de certaines colonies de #Cisjordanie vers les territoires #Israéliens.

#pitt #zahara #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/jbfgki6g

McDonald: "We want to rename those into the Making Fraud Completely Unprofitable Unit -- MFCUU"

Trump: Look at the muscles on this guy!

Our #community walk yesterday in #montrosecolorado. We collected items for our immigrant families, wrote 💌, walked, talked & got some of our bad energy out! #indivisible #iceout

💀 Nitazene opioids are emerging as a post‑fentanyl threat. Some nitazenes are roughly as potent as fentanyl around 50× stronger than heroin and analogues like protonitazepyne may be >20× stronger than fentanyl.

Real talk: POV: You finally stopped chasing people who don't choose you. 🧠

Vecinos de Tijarafe, en La Palma, piden la demolición de una vivienda abandonada. Además, afirman que durante largas temporadas ha estado okupada

What was Kimberly’s reaction when she found out the Trump Shrub was getting remarried?

🌍🔥 Lebanon Syria War | FSRV Drone Attack in Rachaf, Lebanon | RCF NSFW & Premium Content: https://patreon.com/RealCombatFootage Odysee: https://odysee.com/@RCF #RealCombatFootage #RCF #War #Military #WorldNews #BreakingNews #LebanonSyriaWar

What if hearing too much became dangerous? “TUNER” follows a gifted piano tuner whose heightened senses make him a target. Now playing in theaters.

NATO chief Mark Rutte's reaction to Trump's 'disappointment': Allies are "working together" on how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz #Iran #Trump #Oil #StraitofHormuz

#theconfidencecode #readwithme #storytime Part 1b

Looking forward to continuing conversations on how to support the great climate and health work already happening in Kenya

Even the screams sound like those of a robot shutting down or whose battery is dead. #StarFox #Nintendo

I got to hang out with Trung Pham, owner of Pham's Rice Bowl in the Midtown Global Market. They are one of the original vendors at the market!

Our Senior Policy Officer, Erica Young was on Radio Scotland today talking about the recent review of Scotland's Adult Disability Payment (ADP). Here she is talking about why we want to see a more personalised approach to ADP that takes into account people's circumstances as a whole.

“This is the best feeling in the world." 🥹 The longest-tenured Spur, Keldon Johnson (11 PTS, 4-8 FGM) sounds off on the GAME 7 win in OKC! Spurs will play for their sixth NBA title starting next Wednesday at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

Cinema from the spot, courtesy of Carles Gil 🎥

We are at war with Iran with no clear mission while gas prices skyrocket. We need to end this war immediately.

🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 BIG BRO / LITTLE BRO HARPER & SCOUT LIFE LESSONS 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 MOMMY: What's today, Scout? SCOUT & HARPER: LAKE DAY! SCOUT: Looking for trouble. HARPER: Trouble this way! LESSON: "Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things." - Henry Ward Beecher

Look, The Country Girl Fairy Woman, As Well As a Special Guest, A Small, Only 6 Foot Character Based On The Warden From Minecraft! She’s Cute! #game #gamedev #dev #pixel #art #pixelart #oc #originalcharacter #character #originalart #original #woman

I'm saying "Happy Pride" because it's a celebration of people's right to exist as themselves without shame, and I want to acknowledge my friends' and family's experiences and struggles. It's not just about one group, but about creating a more equal wo... Credit: @jackthewhipper.bsky.social | Source

MORGANTOWN MADNESS‼️ After a balk tied it, a HR gives West Virginia the lead over UK in a 5-run 9th!

📢【Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers】Part 2 startet am 7. Juli! + Key-Visual & Trailer ✨️ 📆 Starttermin 》7. Juli (Part 2/2) 📺 Simulcast 》TBA ✨ Genre 》Adventure, Sci-Fi 🎬 Studio 》Sunrise 🎶 OP 》„BAD Idenshi“ von Dannie May 🎵 ED 》„Bakemon“ von Karanoah #鎧真伝サムライトルーパー #サムライトルーパー #アニメ #Anime #AnimeNews

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With modern technology, the elderly and disabled can do a lot to take care of their own day-to-day needs. Architecture also helps. Elderly people on upper floor balconies can watch grandchildren playing in protected courtyards of courtyard buildings. Some nurses assist or design clinical trials.

Doing some spring cleaning? As Briana from the @hfx-fire.bsky.social Fire Prevention team explains in this video, it’s a great time to think about fire safety. Learn more: Halifax.ca/fire

Project 2025 author: we have implemented 1055 of 1913 acts. And they're not even including Project Esther. 👀 #voices4victory #usDemocracy #dv1