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...

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.

The U.S. sends nearly 38 million tons of food waste to landfills each year. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Is China’s deep-sea mining research only about mining, or something more? Our friends at @mongabay.com tracked the path of Chinese state-owned deep-sea mining research vessels.

Do you know what your data is worth? One simple step to try, according to a researcher who studies privacy: download your data. It shows exactly what companies know about you. Then you can decide more accurately if you’re okay with the tradeoff between privacy and getting a ‘free’ app.

Why does grilled food taste so good? 🔥 It’s all about the chemistry of cooking over an open flame. Heat, smoke and char create the smoky flavor, crispy texture and juicy bite that make barbecue hard to resist. theconversation.com/what-makes-s... #MemorialDay #summer #science

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...

Eclipses are a fantastic sight, whether you’re on Earth or in space. A cultural anthropologist who studies the awe-inspiring side of space exploration shares what it’s like to witness not one, but two total solar eclipses.

A time capsule of immigrant history is opened up for display at the Smithsonian. In 2005, 26 steamer trunks were found in the basement of a fraternal lodge in Stockton, California.

Nell Angloma to the basket #WNBA

It's wild how some small town council members are selling out their communities to data centers, and I keep thinking about that one English landowner who got boycotted by his Irish tenants back in the 1800s - it's like history is repeating itself. Source #TownHall #Resistance #Eviction #Rebellion

If Trump could have paid our TSA agents all along, why'd he wait 45 days to do so? The answer: He wanted to hold TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard & others hostage to try & get another blank check for his lawless ICE operation. He failed. The House should pass our bipartisan bill, NOW.

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

The Finches have lunch al fresco in the sunshine. #birds

Sleepy Trump enjoys the taxpayer retirement home where he gets to have Executive naps.

What can life before clocks teach us about burnout? More than nostalgia. It offers a useful contrast for anyone navigating hybrid work, constant notifications, and fractured attention. questionclass.com/what-can-we-... #questionclass #Burnout #HybridWork #DigitalOverload

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#AdamDriver at Cannes 2026 on Lena Dunham’s memoir: “No comment… saving it all for my book.” 🤯  Dunham claimed he yelled and threw a chair on the Girls set.  🎥 credit: @variety & @lenadunham on Instagram 👉 N Crowd, what’s your take: guilty vibes or just trolling?

You can’t perform if you’re running on empty. 💧 The NHS recommends 6–8 glasses of fluid a day — and even mild dehydration can hit your performance. Drink up. Simple wins. ⚽ #ManVFat #Hydration #NHS #FootballFitness #MensHealth #WeightLoss #Performance #FatLoss #Hull

Excerpt from the session at #WLF2024 titled Diversity in Literature Panellists: Soniya Cheriyan, Ajijesh Pachatt, Sukumaran Chaligatha, Sadir Thalappuzha, Siyaf Abdulkhadir | Moderator: Rihan Rashid #wlf2024 #wayanad #wayanadliteraturefestival #keralatourism #wayanadtourism #kerala #malayalam

What can you expect at Devex Impact House on the sidelines of WHA? Devex Executive Vice President and Executive Editor @kate.devex.com breaks down our official agenda and outlines the global health conversations and networking opportunities awaiting our attendees. #DevexImpactHouse #WHA79

Under the leadership of our general secretary Sharon Graham, workers come first. Proud to support all striking workers ✊ #Solidarity #BirminghamBinStrike @unitesharon.bsky.social @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social

Today's DAVELY VIBE: How Do I Know I'm Finished Daily rhyming banter for a healthier body and a happier grin. . . . #shorts #fitness #vibe #workout #gym #workoutmotivation #fitnessgoals #orlando #florida #musclebuilding #sports #sayings #quotes #fitnessinspiration #activeliving #finished

Camp Kelly in Merrimack is DEAD!Kelly Ayotte claimed for weeks she knew nothing of the proposed DHS ICE detention center. In a DHS Cmte hearing ICE dir. Lyons claimed otherwise, stating they’d spoken with the gov about the centers economic impacts. #iceout #newhampshire #nokings

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Funny how Parliament can rush through online safety laws "to protect young people" but somehow never rushes to protect them from a royal accused of assault. Priorities, sorted. #bbclaurak

🛸🔫 Ukraine Russia War | RU POV: Fiber-Optic Drone and Lancet Attack Ukrainian 2S22 Bogdana | RCF NSFW & Premium Content: https://patreon.com/RealCombatFootage Odysee: https://odysee.com/@RCF #RealCombatFootage #RCF #War #Military #WorldNews #BreakingNews #UkraineRussiaWar

A long awaited rematch between Kazuchika Okada & Konosuke Takeshita wasn't just for Okada's AEW International Championship, it was also about pride! Watch the #AEWDoN replay RIGHT NOW on HBO Max PPV!

The Naval Update is now live! 🌊🌊🌊 This month, we bring you Buildable Boats, the Deep Sea, Tropical Islands, Ghost Ships, New and improved AI, and much, much more! It's a big one - soak it all up here: https://rust.facepunch.com/news/naval

Bro - enough is enough! #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/aww/s/TgTL...

A Russian-Iranian Shahed-type drone strikes an area between residential buildings in Kyiv during today’s daylight air raid on the Ukrainian capital. There was also a strike in a high-rise building under construction.

The moment @headdturner received the news 🇺🇸

This man is richer than Oprah, LeBron, Jay-Z, Rihanna, AND Michael Jordan… COMBINED. 🤯 Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote built a $30 BILLION empire by dominating oil, gas, sugar, and infrastructure across Africa 🌍 #wealth #millionairemindset #billionaire #entrepreneur #dangote #success #money

Let’s talk about Berberine. Taking Bellawell’s Berberine before your biggest meal stops that massive sugar crash and curbs those late-night cravings. It’s powerful, plant-based support! Support your metabolism naturally at BellawellHealth.com. #BerberineBenefits #MetabolismSupport #BloodSugarBalance

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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.

Defense Minister Fedorov announced that Ukraine is launching a "logistics lockdown" program for the Russian army and scaling up strikes behind enemy lines. t.me/c/1222633586...

@MattWalshBlog 🔥 He walks in the room, no fear in his eyes Asks the question they all wanna hide "What is a woman?" — Matt’s out here swinging for truth, family, and sanity while the world loses its mind. #MattWalsh #WhatIsAWoman #DailyWire 🔊 Unmute for the song — it’s worth it 🔥

【 𝚘𝚏𝚏𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 】✦ TYSM FOR WATCHING！Productive debut prep today- I got this silhouette done and even finished my new catcher(?) icon. Had fun after a long 24 hours of tax STRESS. We checked in on my Miis and... I apparently fell in love with K9 (katboy). ˖⁺‧₊˖ 𓆩🌎𓆪 ˖₊‧⁺˖

Tired of diagnostic delays? Discover how international patients access fast-track screenings and bypass the wait. Link in bio for a free case review! #MedicalConcierge #HealthScreening #MedicalTravel #MedBridgeNZ #HealthLogistics

'Fruit Ninja FX' (2011) By: Halfbrick Studios (QLD) For: Arcade The arcade iteration of the mobile phone game.

The SAVE Act isn’t about “security.” It’s about making voting harder for women, seniors, students, veterans, and rural voters. If they can’t win your vote, they’ll try to block it. app.sosha.ai/s/Oh2yFe94

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Angels tarps off section is chanting “sell the team” very loudly

What in the uncoordinated chicken legs am I looking at?

ABS overturned in #Marlins at #Mets (Top 3). Liam Hicks challenged the called strike. Called Strike -> Ball. HP: Will Little | Upheld 57.3% (43/75). Later: Liam Hicks walks.

"Israeli aircraft fired several missiles at a residential apartment near the Al‑Israa Tower on Omar Al‑Mukhtar Street in central Gaza City, directly across from the Gaza Municipality Park, where thousands of displaced Palestinians have erected makeshift tents."

The truth is on our side. The law is on our side. The Constitution is on our side. The people are on our side. With that in our corner, Michigan can't lose.

#iran #conflict #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-06/us/International/fr/bs/United-States-pauses-Hormuz-naval-escorts-amid-talks/1267858

Xavier Becerra's average donation is $59. He had 11,737 unique donors. 96% of donors gave less than $100. The most common occupation of Becerra's donors is teachers! I'm a teacher & gave him under $100 because I'm not a rockefeller—or a Steyer. Steyer had only 229 donors averaging over $575,800.

CPCF arrangements for 2024/25 and 2025/26 announced Funding and other arrangements for community pharmacies for 2024/25 and 2025/26 have finally been agreed, with community pharmacy receiving the largest uplift in funding across the whole of the NHS. cpe.org.uk/our-news/cpc...

took some trial and error mixed with suffering with dealing with bodies being deleted, but i'm working on the tracker pistol's functionality! basically a smart pistol from titanfall #godotengine #indiedev #solodev #gamedev

New Research: What role does AI play in strengthening the home building workforce? AI is transforming many sectors, but our analysis shows that home building remains a proudly people-powered industry. Discover the full insights in our report buff.ly/TXmqOSZ

She's every woman... literally! Happy #Pride! This month it's the life and career of our all #Queer May Madness bracket, #LilyTomlin! From #Nashville to #80ForBrady we cover it all! Episode at links or on any #podcast app! 🍎: tiny.cc/TMRAppleLT 🟢: tiny.cc/TMRSpotifyLT 📺: patreon.com/themixedreviews

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🚧Update🚧 MCDOT's Division of Transportation Engineering contractors have been working on a Flexi Pave sidewalk on Waldorf Drive in #GermantownMD. #MC311 Marc Elrich Montgomery County, MD Government Montgomery County Council #sidewalk #visionzero