The best satirists don’t just make people laugh. They help people understand power. And with that in mind, Colbert is among the best. As the “Late Show” comes to a close, a comedy scholar looks back at how Colbert used satire to explain complex topics: theconversation.com/5-reasons-st...

Data centers coming to Pennsylvania alone could use enough electricity to power 11 million homes. That’s almost double the number of households across the state!

Cities like Tampa, KC and Chicago are considering investing a lot of $$$ in stadium districts built around food, shopping and nightlife – all with the promise they’ll boost the local economy. But they actual cost taxpayers millions. By @jcbradbury.com: theconversation.com/sorry-tampa-...

80-year-old US Rep David Scott died on Thursday – but there are plenty of elders in Congress and Washington’s halls of power. Nearly 1 in 5 members are over 70. Charlie Hunt, who studies politics, has a look at some of the reasons why Washington has gone gray: theconversation.com/why-is-congr...

Graduation is right around the corner. For high school seniors, what comes next: College? Job? Gap year? If you’re a senior (or parent) who’s still unsure, Purdue University mental health counselor and psychology professor Shannon Pickett offers 4 tips to navigate what comes next.

It’s a bad year for rotavirus, according to the CDC. What’s extra concerning is how rotavirus cases started rising earlier than usual this year, which means more children are getting sick over a longer period of time.

The biggest risks to your home aren’t always the most obvious – and they’re already showing up in your insurance bill. A scholar of sustainable impacts and environmental law explains that it’s not just wildfires, hurricanes, and tornadoes. #climatechange #environment

There’s more than one way to say “Iran.” And according to linguists, those differences can carry meaning, from political identity to how closely a speaker aligns with native pronunciation.

If your Spring allergies feel worse in recent years, it’s not just you. Climate change is making the pollen season longer and more intense, with warmer temperatures and windier conditions keeping more pollen in the air.

You don’t have to say yes when apps and websites ask for your permissions – but tech companies make it hard to understand and make informed choices. But there is one model that works pretty well, according to a researcher who studies technology and privacy.

When I told Trump to jump in the Gulf of Maine, I meant it. This case was never about election security. It was about trying to bully states into handing over voters' personal data to an administration that had no right to it.

Nell Angloma looking like the steal of the draft #WNBA

Nell Angloma to the basket #WNBA

A compilation of dogs having to deal with syringes

Use our cities as "military training grounds" and this is "a war from within." Trump told top military leaders that they will have to mobilize soldiers on American citizens on American soil... #wakeupamerica

How can we understand cities in times of conflict and uncertainty? Urban Radar explores how photographs and archives help reveal urban change, especially in the Global South. Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/seein... #UrbanStudies #GlobalSouth #AcademicResearch

The last birdcam video today features Mr Oriole at ten minutes before sunset. #birds

News Update Today for April 17. #news #newstoday #iran #trump

Told @AJEnglish that both Iran and the US believe that another round of fighting will give them an edge in subsequent talks. But when both sides believe this, the gravitational pull toward conflict becomes dangerously strong — however irrational it may be.

😨 Bad omens for massive Fulham game 🤔 Leave out Aina? 🤦‍♂️ Hutchinson face cream comment @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by @danscape.co, @emilymaytv.bsky.social and @mikeyclarke22.bsky.social #nffc 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/3cskndew 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/4tru9mdz

SGA has 33 assists through 3 WCF games. The substance of those assists are making a tremendous difference for OKC. - 25/33 have created made 3s. - 28/33 were reverses or kick-outs beyond the 3 point line. Shai is creating 30.3 (!!!) ppg off the pass in the WCF. #NBASky #SkyHoops #NBAPlayoffs 1/2

👔 It’s not Hitman. 🐈 It’s not Stray. 🐍 It’s not Metal Gear Solid. But if our indie game reminds you of them… we’re probably doing something right. #gamedev #indiegames #Barkour

Nothing better at work than some fresh porcelain #standup #comedy #work #bathroombreak

HE MADE THE MONEY, SHE PLAYED AROUND. 📔:THE FINAL MIX by Marlow Stevens. Read Now on Amazon Kindle. www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4DS7CNT #bookstagram, #romance, #BOOKS, #books, #Booktok, #BookReview,

Good Morning 🌞 🌄 "The journey you are afraid to embark on may turn out to be the most successful journey of your life."🌸💕🍒🍃 #goodmorning #nature #peace #photography #life #bluesky #Cat #birds #animals #music #world #news #beauty #healthy #viralsvideos #trending

💔💔💔 Nothing weighs heavier on volunteers than the duty of recovering fallen heroes. “Know that you are not alone, and it doesn’t matter whether we are near or far. We are always with you and believe in you.” 🕯️🇺🇦

Finally got this working again😌 dont worry map will be back and I have to add the arrow counter:) But now its time for the fun part again to make this more interesting and pretty😂 #gamedev

here is a juvenile almost fledgling sparrow with a parent at the mini pond #Birds *s

Here's her full answer, video via the Reign

Harder to govern? Or harder to hide from the public? Between the crown costing you millions, a PM no one trusts, an opposition that can't get a meeting, and Andrew still on the payroll maybe it's not broken. Maybe it's working exactly as they designed it. 🎭

Where is Chris Bowen? Where is the ACCC? Fuel crisis denied, then admitted. Prices spiking. Regions running dry. Farmers on rations. I’ve called on the ACCC to investigate. Australians deserve answers — not a govt asleep at the wheel.

Footage circulating online shows an Israeli settler pushing a Palestinian mother and her child to the ground after entering their cave dwelling in Khirbet al-Rakeez, a small herding hamlet in Masafer Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.

Azzi Fudd fitting in the Wings movement. Iverson for Arike, left side is clear and Fudd gets a flare to that wing. Defense goes under, zero hesitation to let it fly. That confidence with reps feels key.

Actual footage of #pambondi after getting fired

#Poverty is not a reflection of the individual, but of policy failures, says Lelaine Bigelow of @georgetownpoverty.bsky.social Watch the full interview of Lelaine: youtu.be/Bw4aW7OPKAI

MAGA #DonaldTrump #gestapo #stephenmiller #kashpatel #spiderkash #republicans #gop #politicssky #blacksky #USPOL #farleftsky #liberalsky #addtoliberalsky #progressivesky #Democrats

⭐ End of stream! ⭐ I ended up rearranging my cult AGAIN, but we killed another boss so now have one big bad left to beat! We also kinda started Woolhaven too...it started snowing 👀 We sent the club over to stardropzz 💜

The undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes will open the Clash in Italy against Gunther on Sunday, @joetessESPN confirmed. Stream #WWEClash this Sunday at 2 ET on the ESPN App with an ESPN Unlimited plan.

How much impact do you think former Auburn players now at Ole Miss—and vice versa—will have on this rivalry game? Which transfer are you most excited to watch?

Why @AlyssaFarah Griffin says Pres. Trump endorsing Ken Paxton over GOP incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary is a "seismic disaster for Republicans." Original post

A California kid won the 2026 National Spelling Bee! https://www.kcra.com/article/spelling-bee-quiz-2025-1779821946-1780080825/71445587 

#Miami is shaping the future of #air_mobility 👀 LYNEports #maps #rooftop & #ground_sites, #designs #vertiports, #models #safety/regulations, and #simulates #business cases. 📩 Request your custom simulation: lyneports.com/pricing

We bring you a new game every day and this is Hope in the City - a stylish puzzler where a 17-year-old named Hope must investigate the disappearance of her parents.

Here 👇you have it on video. Listen to how proudly he said that. "Our Republican priority will always be putting government ahead of Americans."👿🙄💩😒

He didn't expect me to bring that up (:

Obesity is a chronic condition that is often misunderstood. To watch the full version of this video, click here badgut.org/obesity-jour... #OW2025 #diet #health #awareness #bmi #weight #weightloss #obesity #hunger #weightgain #metabolism

DIRECTO @JijantesFC @lluiscarrasco no ve claro el posible fichaje de Anthony Gordon por el Barça: "No nos engañemos, antes de que nos tocara el Newcastle en Champions nueve de cada diez no tenía ni idea de quién era". http://twitch.tv/gerardromero

Comienza el festival de Forza Horizon 6, y es que el juego está cosechando NOTAZAS por todo lo que ofrece, pero qué tal va en Handheld PC? Pues es lo que vamos a ver hoy, dando un paseo por Tokio en las Steam Deck, ROG Ally Z1E y Legion Go 2 ❤️

Skip that third cup of coffee. ☕🙅‍♀️ Swap the caffeine jitters for My Balance Mushroom Complex. Packed with Lion's Mane and Reishi, it’s the ultimate natural hack for sharp focus and mental clarity. 🧠✨ Finish the quarter strong at My-Balance.net 🛒 #Q1Crunch #MushroomComplex #LionsMane #FocusOnPoint

A glimpse into today’s veterans breakfast. The event kicked off with Danielle Andrade, veteran service officer II, New Mexico Veterans’ Services out of Roswell, who talked about tax changes.

It’s my humble pleasure to have the endorsement of my former opponent, DC’s Dog Walker for Delegate, and friend Gordon Chaffin.

The King's Speech included some encouraging words. But after months of turbulence and a Government that can't get out of its own way, there's no guarantee that any of what's been planned will ever become a reality. It's time for Sir Keir Starmer to step aside. #Devon #Somerset #MP #KingsSpeech

Happy Tuesday 🥰🥰🥰

iOS 26 working as well thankfully. Noticing some OS slowdown, arkit XR mode has a bit of chug once it starts, and I get some close-out crashing but overall looking functional which is good enough to dev.

On this day in 2025, Abe visits John. (Part 1) Abe: "Hey, partner." "I'm holding out that my son will marry your granddaughter and we will stand up for them together." "Because, we're family John. And we always will be. Always." #DAYS #DOOL #Jarlena #Abe

Creative BLOB from the Lynx in the 3Q vs Dallas. Lots of routes for success. Inverted Stagger Twirl? with Courtney Williams as the Twirl, Kayla McBride staggering off from Natasha Howard. The huge part is Court getting the flare from Nia Coffey, she draws two, Coffey cashes in.

Gobbles commits a horrible atrocity

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries are hitting the Kremlin's war chest, and the economy has begun to contract. 👊

the story of "FellyCu Fckpad Island" in Tomodachi Life 🤣🤣🤣 #FeileaVision