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.

Trump has offered multiple explanations for the Iran strikes. Freedom for the Iranian people. A deal in two or three days. A war lasting four or five weeks. “It’s wartime jazz,” says WSJ reporter Alexander Ward. “He shoots first…and figures out the political objectives as he watches things unfold.”

The news surrounding the Epstein files is…complicated. Vox’s Astead Herndon spoke with Tara Palmeri, author of The Red Letter Substack and host of The Tara Palmeri Show, about Epstein for Today, Explained. Here are his three main takeaways from his conversation.

Tonight, the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will air on CBS. The talk show, which has been running since 1993, was previously hosted by David Letterman. The network cancelled the show in July.

Was Billie Eilish right when she told Elle magazine that you can’t say you love all animals and eat meat? @kennytorrella.bsky.social breaks down her logic, and what the backlash from her statement reveals about the American left.

Compact neighborhoods cost cities half as much to maintain as sprawled out ones. So why don’t we build more of them? Vox’s @mbolotnikova.bsky.social explains how building densely packed neighborhoods can lower everyone’s property taxes.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett lost the Texas primaries Tuesday night to state Rep. James Talarico — and Vox’s Astead Herndon thinks he knows why. He looks back at a conversation he had with Crockett last month to examine why her campaign didn’t make it across the finish line.

While it’s easy to buy raw milk at popular grocery stores like Erewhon in California, other states have made it difficult to buy or sell it. The CDC recommends that all milk be pasteurized, but there are over 40 bills in 18 states that would make it more accessible. So what’s going on here?

Scientists discovered more than 1,100 new species of sea creatures, according to the Ocean Census. But are they legit? Some experts are skeptical because they are not all formally described — meaning they haven’t gone through the process to prove what they found is new to science.

After the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Atlantic writer Tyler Austin Harper has a big question for American liberals: If you really believe we’re sliding toward authoritarianism, how can you argue that the public should disarm?

Going the Distance: In the #WestBank, UNICEF and partners are bringing vital medical services directly to communities through mobile health clinics — ensuring families can access care even in the most difficult circumstances. Go behind the scenes with the dedicated teams making it happen:

U.S. Charges Raúl Castro With Murder Over 1996 Brothers to the Rescue Shootdown 👉 Read the full story at NewsLink7.com #RaulCastro #BrothersToTheRescue #Cuba #Miami #BreakingNews

The EV narrative is evolving and BorgWarner is already ahead. By doubling down on hybrids and electrification, it’s capturing the full spectrum of demand in Asia’s auto revolution. aktiego.com/sectors/ener... #EnergyTransition #EV #AutoTech $BWA

Anyone who works full-time should be able to afford food, housing, and healthcare. End worker exploitation. End socialism for billionaires. #nhpolitics

Be Different: Transform Your Thinking and Engagement Today! #shorts

#Palestine36 was raided and banned in Jerusalem. Police shut down the screening, detained the projectionist—and the story was largely ignored. When #Palestinian films are silenced, it’s not just about cinema. It’s about who controls the narrative. 🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j7c... #Censorship

Before this new Street Fighter movie, we had the 1994 Street Fighter film. I still remember we saw it in Queens, NY, with my cousin. I still remember heading into the theater as a kid.

I was pleased to welcome @hrwallingford.bsky.social to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s Innovation Showcase. HR Wallingford is doing important work on water challenges and the UK must invest in sovereign science to strengthen our position as an attractive hub for innovation.

The Federal Death Penalty: 3 Bullets, Shot in the Heart. Trump's Firing Squad: Pro-life, Pro-Death Penalty. Politicians' Lethal Hypocrisy that Cheers on Government Sanctioned, Cold-blooded, Pre-Meditated Murder www.buzzsprout.com/823981/episo...

The FBI searched a storage facility Monday on South Flowers Road in Langhorne in connection with the "ISIS-inspired" attack outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence Saturday, police said.

Batten down the hatches Bangkok. Incoming!

If you could talk to the president about the economy, what would you tell him? New Yorkers weighed in as President Trump visited Rockland County on Friday.

"He's not stealing it, he's taking it back, and he's helping us have it once again": A Venezuelan-American woman in Doral, Florida reacts to Trump's plans to utilize Venezuela's oil. VenezuelaIsFree.com

Mark Carney just said Canada is going Net Zero… One carbon capture project in Alberta = $20 BILLIONThat same money could buy 500 water bombers to fight forest fires.Instead, they scrapped the 2 Billion Trees program.Canada = only 1.4% of global emissions. #Canada #NetZero #MarkCarney #Facts

Discover the joys of #STEM Through Kid Robot Picture Books for Pre-K through 4th grade #STEMForKids #Robot #KidLit #ChildrensBooks #KidsBooks NoireSTEMinist.com

Footage shows Vice President JD Vance being rushed off the stage followed by President Trump after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton, where the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was being held.

Canning spaghetti sauce tonight and pickles in the morning. #whatscooking #homecooking

The Fam figures out how to get Dennis to the U.S.

🌱 Appel à la communauté scientifique! Le @fondsrechercheqc.bsky.social et le MELCCFP lancent le 1er concours du Programme de recherche sur les contaminants émergents et le développement d’outils de détection et de surveillance https://urls.fr/P8UOsu Webinaire : 16 janv. 2026 Demande : 11 mars 2026

🐧 Penguin inspecting a camera 😂 #AnimalSky

We hate Sam Altman.

"It's always better for a president in a time of war to go to the public and explain what he's trying to do, to explain the goals, to explain why it's worth American treasure and lives to take this action, but it felt like a day one speech, not a day 32 speech," said @peterbakernyt.bsky.social.

This morning #ICE kidnappers completely blocked one side of a Middle #Tennessee highway while racially profiling drivers and violating their rights. The individuals in this video were #US citizens and they were not detained. #police #humanrights #law

Cathedral views and monthly dues. Living in Gloucester. ⛪ #Gloucester #Cotswolds #Budgeting #MoneyTalk #UKRent

Phio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: PHIO) to present its INTASYL® siRNA platform and PH-762 program at the Renmark Live Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow on Thursday, May 28, 2026. See the company’s profile at b2idigital.com/phio-pharmac.... Disclosure: B2i Digital is not a broker-dealer or investment adviser.

K'Andre Miller really found Jordan Staal's stick, which was set up between Josh Anderson's legs. Insane feed.

Fruit & Health: The Truth! Uncover the truth about fruit and its impact on your health! We explore the effects of various fruits on metabolism, debunking common myths and offering expert advice on optimal fruit consumption for a healthier you. Listen now! Follow @biohackingpathway for more⁣ ⁣

https://francais.rt.com/ « Toutes les accusations que nous entendons, notamment concernant des drones dans les pays de l’Union européenne, sont toutes infondées : aucun fait, aucun élément de preuve ou témoignage n’a été présenté » — Maria #Zakharova

⚾💥 24 July 2024 💥⚾ Game: Regular Season Pitcher: Hunter Harvey (R) - Kansas City Royals Batter: Corbin Carroll (L) - Arizona Diamondbacks The Play: 1-2, 0 outs, top of 8th, Royals up 4-3 The Pitch: 81.2 mph curveball Final: Diamondbacks won 8-6 in 9 innings

In our Q2 Learning Session, Dr. Maurice Henson spoke on how narrative power can start at the dinner table and even in community conversations. Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/4wXkihw #Partners4HE

David Raya saves the penalty by Nuno Mendes

Germany doesn’t celebrate n*zis and our country should not be celebrating the confederate losers who fought for racial hierarchy so the wealthy, white few could hoard wealth and power.

VTuber IMMEDIATELY Breaks a Machine As a VTuber, I'm used to scuff, so I shouldn't be surprised that I broke it... 🤖 🎬 rosettebloodthorn

New Music Friday is here, time to upgrade your soundtrack! Fresh tracks just dropped across every genre, ready to power your next vlog, reel, or cinematic edit. ✅ Forever license on every track 🎧 Sounds for every mood and moment Press play and bring your vision to life.

US SOUTHCOM has disclosed a 6th maritime strike in May alone. The known death toll from the 9-month campaign now reaches 200. Source: x.com/Southcom/sta... @bcfinucane.bsky.social

I have stood up for Iowa's workers on the floor of the Iowa House and will continue to do so on the floor of the US House if elected.

He got the zoomies mid pup cup run 🐶🚗💨 #FrenchBulldog #DogHumor #PupCup #FunnyDogs #caraccident

Final train jolly of the trip

Signal boosting: Connecting Epstein & 🧊 from @barrettpall.bsky.social

A raging drug addict?

"O Nariz Da Aninha" ahahaha

This morning's pixel mess #nudel #livecoding

It's all about the dipping sauce

Forgot to post on Sunday. Please excuse the bad hair day lol.

This is Mika Banhara reporting from the past 📰 AJ & Lulu are streaming on #youtubegaming & #twitch every Thursday at 7pm PT! #streamer #gaymer #queer #youtube #indiegaming #lgbt #mecha #anime #mechaanime #retro #retrogaming #nanao #robotalchemicdrive #ps2 #ps2games #sandlot #enix #jrpg

The enshittification of Google searches is really quite a thing.

Got a renter’s policy? It can cover your apartment, garage, and even a storage unit—no separate policy needed with the right coverage. Always check your details. #theodonohoeagencygalveston #InsuranceTips

Fire spreading at the Saint Petersburg oil terminal (Peterburgskiy Neftyanoy Terminal) - after another long-range Ukrainian drone strike. Today is the first day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The delegates must be enjoying the fireworks.

🔴ÚLTIMA HORA | El presidente del Gobierno, Pedro Sánchez, acompañará al papa León XIV en el encuentro con migrantes y trabajadores en el puerto de Arguineguín (Gran Canaria) RTVC.es

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