Jewels sewn into corsets saved the Romanov daughters. For about 90 seconds. Bullets didn't kill them all immediately. The daughters had sewn jewels into their corsets, bullets ricocheted off them. They had to be finished with bayonets.

Every Russian house has a domovoi. The house spirit. Yes, I'm serious. My grandmother talked to hers, left milk out for him. Warned me not to whistle indoors because it would anger him. And she lived in a Soviet apartment block, not some village hut.

This is a fragment of a WWII-era speech in which Stalin warns about a future war with Germany. I’ve cut it right at the point where he asks the key question: how do you prevent renewed German aggression in 20-30 years?

May 9th, 1945 was the day fascism lost. The steps German authorities are taking eight decades later, citing “opposing views” on the history, merit a question – was it a good thing or a bad thing?

For those of you who have been complaining about too many red lines (and too many human lives spared by Russia) - this is the kind of escalation Moscow will certainly not tolerate. Please circulate as appropriate.

Japan is now bankrolling weapons development for conflicts thousands of miles from its borders. Think about that for a second. By investing in anti-Shahed drone systems developed by Ukraine, Tokyo is shifting from humanitarian aid to military cooperation.

You've seen the propaganda posters, the wartime photos, the dramatizations. But you've probably never heard the actual man. Stalin, May 9, 1945. The victory announcement.

The rhetoric of the Ukrainian state is not just blasphemous. It goes beyond all human understanding.

If you only look at 2024 in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war, you miss the argument entirely. Putin’s synopsis goes back to 2013 - and this is how he presents it, at his most succinct and emotional - I bet you would be much more worked up if you had to repeat the real story for years.

While some European authorities are restricting Victory Day symbols and commemorations, many Estonians will reportedly be traveling to Narva to watch the military parade in Russia’s Ivangorod across the river - with viewing spots costing €80.

Joke is on Andhbhakts.Really hits a Bull's Eye 🎯

Happy world goth day! Half off prints and jewelry with GOTH50 you know where. Expires Tuesday at noon because I might sleep in and you might too

The gift that keeps on giving… Gratitude! (Part 2/3) #plnu #gratitude #thanksgiving #studentlife

I didn't mean to wake you - Casiomtb (4) Track 1 from 5th casiomtb album: 200m: Ambient Music in a 9v World Volume 1. Recorded live with casiotonemt46 > Halogen #Microcosm. Slightly connected to a book i wrote called Forgotness about a flooded world #casiotone #electronicmusic #darkambient #climate

Unsere Arbeitswelt verändert sich rasant: Strukturwandel, Fachkräftemangel, sozial-ökologische Transformation und KI. Wir wollen, dass alle Menschen damit Schritt halten können. Die Lösung: #Weiterbildung. Deshalb bringen wir einen Antrag in den Bundestag ein. 1/2

Tankrabatt und 1000-Euro-Prämie? Kommen nicht bei den Menschen an! Wir haben eine bessere Idee: Sofortmaßnahmen als schnelle Hilfeleistung und gleichzeitig langfristig angelegte Reformen, um uns besser für künftige Krisen zu wappnen. 1/2

" Other than successful targeting, we haven't seen anything...I think it's vitally important that Americans see what is going on—especially in those bases." Martha Raddatz says the Pentagon isn’t giving reporters access to US bases in the Persian Gulf that were attacked by Iran.

George talks about his role and assignment.

Does #anxiety run in families? 🧠🌱 In this #MindtheKids episode, @drjanegilmour.bsky.social & @umartoseeb.bsky.social explore what research really says about anxious parents and children’s anxiety risk. With Dr Sigrid Elfström. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4eun9Yr

How does Cal Raleigh’s oblique injury impact his play? What does a fully healthy Cal Raleigh look like? We broke it all down with our friends at Lake Washington Physical Therapy⬇️

Good morning all you amazing critters and welcome to a terrific Tuesday, make it an awesome day.

Spencer Strider picks off Jarren Duran at first base

Lots of hungry Ukrainian cats this morning! Despite having limited electricity and heat, Valentina in Kharkiv takes care of dozens of displaced cats in her apartment. We are making sure they have food & medicine.

Brown bulge #boner

Stop the hate. Stop the violence. #endjewhate

One year ago today, Tyrese Haliburton closed out the Bucks in OT of Game 5 of the first round 😮‍💨 Original post

“I have the right to speak out, to make a sign and peacefully join a protest without fear of punishment or retribution or worse.” – Actress Sally Field Our rights are enshrined in the Constitution. Period.

🚀 Ready to elevate your marketing game for 2026? As we approach the end of 2025, it's the perfect time to audit your marketing strategy! 👉 Read more: cosmarketingagency.com/audit-your-m... . . . #2026Goals #BusinessGrowth

Day 478 - Cutting gasoline prices 50% by 19 JAN 2026 ? Just another broken promise. This video shows trump making that promise on 29 September 2024 at a campaign rally in Erie Pennsylvania. He also promised to release the Epstein files, and to lower grocery prices on day 1. No, no... no-no-no

Happy Earth Day to everyone in CA-15! 🌎 Today is the perfect time to get out of the house and appreciate the natural spaces around the Bay Area. It’s a reminder for all of us to do our part in protecting the planet we call home.

Another original for resistance. #music #resist #Trump #Democracy #conspiracytheories #QAnon

Oh les belles infos du jour que vous pouvez retrouver sur le site Actusf !!! #sciencefiction #sciencefictionbook #sciencefictionfan #keanureeves #ChinaMieville #traduction #librairie #novella

"In all six special elections, we have seen double-digit Democratic overperformances" - Iowa Senate Candidate @zachwahls.bsky.social looks to keep the momentum going in November! Listen to the @msignorile.bsky.social Show at Signorile.com

⚡Forward Deployed Engineer| InteractiveAI | Hybrid (Madrid)| €70-90K🧠 Está construyendo la plataforma que permitirá a las empresas diseñar, desplegar y operar sus propios agentes de inteligencia artificial👇 https://www.getmanfred.com/ofertas-empleo/8322/interactiveai-forward-deployed-engineer-abr26

Special guest Roxanne Khamsi, science writer and author of Beyond Inheritance, joins Nels and Vincent on This Week in Evolution 126.

LISTEN: Each year, our WCS Career Lattice supports 1,900+ youth in volunteer, internship, and job opportunities across our five parks. Thanks to our supporters in this effort including the New York City Council and Mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social. 🔊 Hear some of their journeys: apple.co/4uy53cI

We got the team together for our annual away day 💜🧡 As we all work from home, we enjoy these opportunities to meet in person. We looked back on 2025 & forward to 2027 & beyond. Everything we discussed came to one thing: improving support for #UnpaidCarers in LMICs. A little glimpse of the day 👇🏽

So, Lindsey Graham loves the direction we're in & Trump is his favorite Prez, because "We're killing the right people" and we're using more bombs than WWII AND people cheered No, this is not AI. This is America under #MAGA leadership BTW many of them are pleading with folks to vote for Cuomo

Xavier Becerra’s new campaign ad just dropped. 🔥 (notice XB doesn’t even mention Steyer?) 😉

Happy New Year! Wishing you a 2026 full of love, laughter and happiness. ✨ #happynewyear #newyearsday

Check her mattress!! 💰 TT: Peter USA

MDMA diplomacy almost sounds reasonable.

🤖 John Shea Took in a Spurs game after GM meetings in San Antonio in November 2024. Walked to the front gate and bought a $10 ticket (and of course moved down close). Wemby was quite the show. Don’t think those 10-buck tickets will be available again anytime soon.

Just show your face ngga

Inca sits on anyone with a fluffy tail for warmth and comfort. Our snowdrops are getting a battering from dogs at play which doesn’t help displays for this weekend’s garden tours.

The constant cycle of heat and thunderstorms we have seen establish itself more every summer is back.

Daiichi "Charles" Takeoka #aapihistory #aapihertiagemonth

Destiny “Ky’She” Lunan is NC State’s Architect of Tempo 🏀 From Arizona Gatorade POY to ACC freshman disrupter, Ky’She’s defense, pace, and IQ are already changing the Wolfpack. Full breakdown on Cess Talks Sports: youtu.be/cBjLg3CciP8 #KySheLunan #NCState #NCAAW #WomensBasketball #CessTalksSports

Live every day like it’s your last. The world is an adventure. #personalloss #beautifullife

Author: 🏳️‍🌈 Aubrey 🍉 Handle: gingerpeach94 she does not like boys #shedoesnotlikeboys #nolikeboys #girls #meme #tiktok #archive

Listen to this crowd. The Valkyries have done what they’ve been doing all season at home — which is to storm back in the 2nd half behind tough defense and streaky shotmaking.

The words you use in your head might actually be trapping you in a stress loop. 🗣️ Learn the clinical science behind how absolutist language amplifies anxiety and how a simple technique called "affect labeling" can instantly quiet an overactive brain. Check the guide! 👇 (link in the comments below)

Tyler Adams on balancing a looming World Cup and finishing the Premier League season. #USMNT APPLE: tinyurl.com/bdd7584d SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/45pdmhnw YOUTUBE: youtu.be/Wvgiiz40QRY

This Palestinian boy in Gaza broke down in tears after his glasses were damaged. Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and blockade on the entry of supplies, it may be impossible for him to replace the glasses.

Mariupol - Melitopol, the key route of the "land corridor" to occupied Crimea, now looks like this. How are you Russians doing with the three-day invasion? #Crimea #CrimeaIsUkraine #Ukraine #Russia #RussiaIsATerroristState #Putin #Russian #UkraineWar

What will Farage's Fishy Five Million have been for today?

“You act like these people are not people.” Outside Delaney Hall, a protester broke down pleading for empathy. At one point she asked, “What if your wife was in there, pregnant, begging for help?” The pain in her voice says everything. 💔 #SheShed

#EcoFighters #Arcade #Shooter

Trump is taking a major gamble on his "casino vision" for America's 250th birthday.