We all know smoking is bad for you — but pop culture seems to have decided it’s cool again. 🚬 The “pop girlies” like Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Charli XCX are partially to blame for the smoking renaissance we’re seeing.

President Donald Trump promised voters in 2024 that his policies would be America First. But he went back on that promise with multiple foreign interventions, including the war in Iran. So why does polling of MAGA voters show overwhelming support for this conflict?

The US and Iran have only been at war for over a month, but it has already severely affected global oil prices. We’ve resurfaced this 2019 Vox explainer to show you where the Strait of Hormuz sits in the global oil supply chain and what its history with the US has been since the 1980s.

China is quietly redefining its relationship with Taiwan as the US is embroiled in global conflicts. First: a historic meeting with Taiwan’s opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, ahead of May’s planned meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

Social media has fractured the public discourse, shepherding us into our own streams of information, tailored to maximize our attention and reinforce our prejudices. Many think that AI will only accelerate these trends. But what if AI is, in some respects, the antidote?

President Donald Trump has tapped Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security. Mullin, a plumber-turned-MMA-fighter-turned-firebrand-politician, has made a name for himself in Congress as a political outsider — and MAGA ultra-loyalist.

CBS lawyers told Stephen Colbert he couldn’t have Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico on his show (and that he certainly couldn’t talk about this act of censorship either). He did both anyway, getting around the order by posting the interview on YouTube in a move that has gone viral.

You can blame the Founding Fathers for Trump’s ability to attack Iran without Congressional approval. Why? They didn’t expect the US to have a standing army, which led them to create a Constitution unprepared for the US’s military power. 🎥: @imillhiser.bsky.social

Millennial feminist Lindy West's new memoir is about her path to polyamory. Cue the backlash — to West, her husband, and the idea of polyamory itself. Today, Explained host Noel King speaks with @slate.com journalist Scaachi Koul about why so many people are so invested in West’s story.

What does American politics look like without Trump at the center? It’s been a one-man show for more than a decade, but now, we’re heading toward the first open presidential election since 2016. It will play out in a country that feels inherently different.

En #RDCongo, le président Félix #Tshisekedi n'écarte plus un troisième mandat. 🔍 Cette hypothèse est pourtant interdite par la constitution. ➡️ Mais il en appelle au peuple, et s'engage à passer par le #référendum si cette constitution doit être modifiée

Together, Please 🤗🤍🕊️🌈🏳️‍⚧️⚧️

Marbelia discovered she was registered as dead in error by the DVLA when she renewed her licence. They then sent her a provisional one without explanation after driving for decades. 1/2

Quick peek at some free time Moments lately!! #booksky #blacksky #blerd #freetime #staynerdy

Dr Elizabeth clarifies US travel procedures due to Ebola. She notes some established public health protocols, there are a few significant differences. Because we are in the upside down. As of May 23, 2026, Atlanta International airport was added as an enhanced screening location. So we now have two.

Happy #Friday everyone!! 🖤💯🌞 #MyGifs

🚨 “These proposals will cost lives.” In a Parliamentary debate about disability cuts, @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social used her speech to amplify testimonials from young #PIP claimants that we shared with MPs at our event in Parliament. It’s not too late - these cuts can be stopped. Tag your MP!

Happy new year 🎆🍀🥂 #derkleinemeier #illustration #hamburg #fckafd #fcknzs

What do you think? #politics #impeachtrump #elonmusk #congress #runningforcongress #voterfraud #government #accountability #investigation #releaseepsteinfiles #democracy #impeachandremove

UPDATE Secret Service Releases statement= -Individual approached USSS checkpoint on 17th & Penn -Individual removed a weapon from his bag & began firing at posted officers -USSS returned fire and the suspect later died -Bystander struck by gunfire -President was inside #breaking #breakingnews

@lawyeroyer.com Please watch. More nefariousness happenings in the White House & this #Corrupt & #Inept administration. At this point, who is surprised but let’s not stick our heads in the sand. Let’s STAY Informed.

Hey penguins: what’s with the waddle? 🐧 Sadly, we can’t get an answer straight from the penguin’s beak, so we’ve got the next best thing. Hear Museum scientist Alex Bond explain why penguins evolved to waddle in this week’s Surprising Science!

Ravens partner for life , they strengthen their pair bonds by performing what can be described as vocal "duets" or a soft, warbling "song" for one another. 📹 June Hunter

"UBI seems to be effective...I don't need it to be perfect, I just need people not to starve." - George Stroumboulopoulos

🇯🇲📍Um pai ficou furioso com a filha depois de regressar mais cedo do trabalho e encontrá-la de toalha com dois rapazes em casa.

vm.tiktok.com/ZNdDoDHt6/ 🇺🇦 #Ukraine #Summer #war #holiday #children #video #Ukrainians

Democrats' supporter, the Southern Poverty Law Center, was caught funding the KKK! SPLC supports Vice President Kamal: https://www.splcactionfund.org/news/splc-action-fund-endorses-vice-president-kamala-harris-president/

Keanu Silverfist goes through cyberpunk dystopia rehab with his ex-stormtrooper buddy in the solarpunk commune -- In Neofeud 2! #indiedev #steamdeck #indiegame #scifiart #retrogames #scifi #noAI #ArtistOnBluesky #artwork #art #cyberpunk

Welcome to Indiana. A view from 106th and Indianapolis Blvd on the east side of Chicago at the state line. #photography #Chicago #indiana

Follow me so you don’t miss out on what’s coming for you in the dark fantasy fiction world of Anturia! Ready for female leads you can relate to?

Nobody: Absolutely No one: The #Knicks:

Yep, the old assassination attempt… An oldie, but a goodie! Oh, and just a note, this is why we need the ballroom!

THE CHAMP IS HERE 😤😤

Craft skills from scratch, mix parts, effects, and upgrades into wild combos, and use physics-driven skills on enemies in Tinker Shot, a turn-based roguelike indie game! Try the demo: playtester.io/tinker-shot by @codered-dev1.bsky.social #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

Sobran las palabras, mirad, @partido-popular.bsky.social !! 👏👏👏👏👏😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 👇

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Mark Carney is out on the Streets of Canada, randomly talking to people. #liberalsdestroyingcanada #LiberalsMustGo #MarkCarneyCantBeTrusted #Liberals #MarkCarney #liberalssuck #liberalsareidiots #markcarneyisafailure

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the NYPD's security plan for the Israel Day Parade on Sunday will be the “most extensive” it’s ever been. Tisch said the plan includes “the largest number of officers ever assigned to that detail.”

Join us for a Q&A session! Why is collaboration between IACUC and IBC so important? Submit your answers in the comments. Explore our webinar, "Crosstalk Between the IACUC and IBC," to learn more: https://post.citiprogram.org/4rq2kkJ #IACUC #IBC #AnimalResearch

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👑 Promotion season has arrived 👑 We’re thrilled to announce three promotions across three of our fund strategies at Partech! 💫 - Pauline Lissavalid is promoted to Principal on our Impact Team - Louis Dessal is promoted to Senior Associate on our Growth Team (1/3)

I’m down. Cause FUCK PARAMOUNT

this is literally how I grew up 🥀

Jesus didn't leave to abandon us—He ascended so we could learn to walk by faith, not by sight. The same Spirit that empowered the disciples is at work in you today. ✨🙌 #AscensionDay #WalkByFaith #HolySpirit #ChristianTikTok #FaithJourney #JesusLives #BibleTruth #GraceOfGod

The exiled Crown Prince of #Iran, Reza Pahlavi, has arrived in #Odessa Pahlavi supports the US and Israeli strikes on Iran and calls for the overthrow of the Ayatollah regime. Source: Кали Юга 2.0 ➖➖➖ Nothing unexpected. Thanks for confirming.

Rabbitesss… #mudrat #halfwayhauntedllc #seeyouintheshadows #funny #paranormal

Wondering if Chuck will threaten to sue CNN for reporting this?

💥🏀 Final Four experience: average Duke fan who confidently bought championship tix months ago #finalfour #marchmadness #ncaabasketball #dukeoftroll #dukebasketball

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Just let out Godzilla-sized roar seeing the #GodzillaMinusZero (Godzilla Takes New York? 😉) footage that debuted at #CinemaCon.

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Good morning, Dorian. I can see it now.

Here's some from our hand drawn game to cleanse your timeline, it's filled with love and passion 💚 #indiegames #ShowMeSunday #gamedev

"I asked my colleagues for one thing after October 7: Call your representatives. Demand a ceasefire." Instead of support, some responded with silence—or dismissal. David Zagoria told him, “This is not appropriate.”  🎥 Full episode: https://sumudpod.com 📲 Follow our host: @dredhasan.bsky.social

I have thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays' injuries thus far and how they can improve them with the power of Comedy

BARTIROMO: A lot of people have asked me recently, 'Will President Trump finish the job?' BESSENT: What does 'finish the job' mean?

It's the start of something #gamer fam I don't know, maybe a new #week OR THE START OF METROID MONDAY WITH WING! twitch.tv/awingedshield We're jumping back into #DeadCells today Grinding away for story and #lore like an addict Come through for #chill vibes! #Eldenwood #VTuber #VTuberEN #neko

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Nature's brutal revenge on scooter riders 😱 This clip shows a scooter rider getting an unexpected surprise from Mother Natur… 🔥 More viral clips & AI art: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuViralEN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coolvidzcool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vidzcool/

I was wrong obviously no face work just swollen from crying. No not sure.. but get ready he is going to continue to decline…. He is 80.