01-13-26 - A long day at the Capitol. Condition of the State, eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines, and property taxes. Follow @iowastartingline for more.

“Well that’s someone in a hurry.”

Home water filter demand is up, KCWI reports. This as more Iowans worry about how Ag pollutions is impacting their taps.

me: confidently starts friend's Hot Ones challenge-themed party also me 7 wings deep: sweating profusely "i'm little nautious... can i get in that beer crate" turns out writing about spicy iowa politics ≠ handling actual spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Listening to dance music over here. Thanks to John Darnielle @themountaingoats.bsky.social for supporting the work! Read the story over @iowastartingline.com

Buratta is just cheese gusher.

Reason I like living here #3

🔥🍗🔥 Last night, I watched Democratic House candidate Heather Sievers attempt a Hot Ones-style challenge with special guest @robsandia.bsky.social Iowans aren’t known for their spice tolerance. But that didn’t stop them. They went question for wing. 🔥🍗🔥

🎥 Gallego on Republican power grabs: "They're doing mid-decade redistricting all over the country to preserve their power because they know what they're doing is harmful. Instead of changing course, they're trying to change voters." 5/10

🏀🏀🏀 I’m playing Rep. Josh Turek in a game of H-O-R-S-E. We’ll talk about why he’s running between shots. 1 p.m. this Saturday at College Green Park in Iowa City. In case of rain, Robert A Lee Rec Center. I’m raising money for Shelter House. Lend a hand... shelterhouseiowa.org/donate 🏀🏀🏀

Gisteren liet Jaap Hamburger een krachtig Joods geluid horen. Tijdens de Raadscommissie Amsterdam sprak Hamburger zich uit ter ondersteuning van het Amsterdams Palestijns Referendum (APR). Na afloop spraken wij met hem over zijn boodschap en motivatie. Full interview: youtu.be/hxZ0NHxoXW0?...

Food pantries in Connecticut have nearly TRIPLED in visitors. 39,000 families lost SNAP benefits. Groceries are up. People are saying: “I take only what I need.” This is Trump’s America. And we can’t afford it. #TrumpsGroceryCrisis

🚨 VA, Early voting ends Saturday April 18 🗳️Election Day just 1 week Away on April 21 America needs you to VOTE YES, & here’s why!

“Stop! Items You Should Never Put in Your Vagina 🚫👀” Your vagina is delicate—keep it safe! 🩺 From soaps to random objects, some things just don’t belong. Protect your health! 🌸✨ #womenshealth #vaginalcare #healthtips #fypシ゚viralシ #trendingnow #reelsfypシ #viralreelschallenge #wolink #womenhealthdomain

is on KABF.org right now playing Parle Voius by Aktu el Shabazz feat. Ilajide

Can’t ask for much better than this from the #allmanbrothersband songbook @pineknobmusic.bsky.social @313presents.bsky.social @warrenhaynes.bsky.social #tedeschitrucksband

Ч2/2 Как после этого чистить зубы? #нанопластик #пластик #иммунитет #здоровье #аллатра Международная экспертная конференция «Нанопластик: скрытые связи и возникающие риски», которая прошла 24 февраля 2026 года в Европейском парламенте в Брюсселе. youtu.be/ha6T0t0q7JA

Der Bundesrat hat die Notbremse gezogen und die Politik von Merz gestoppt. Für die Regierung ist das ein Fiasko. Und sollte endlich Grund sein, umzudenken. Denn Arbeitnehmer und Beschäftigte brauchen dringend Entlastungen. 1/2

🎬 Meet Henry — The Boy Who Beat The Sandfly. A powerful story of resilience, hope, and the urgent need for better treatments for children with #VisceralLeishmaniasis. 📽️ Trailer out now. Full film coming soon! #ZeroLeish #NNN2025 #GlobalHealth #KalaAzar

Serbian "independent" media featuring an “uninformed” Darko Rundek on violence against citizens who openly oppose neo-fascism and Serbian students nationalist-revisionist ideology. Never mind that during his performance outside the European House in Belgrade, not a single 🇺🇦 flag was raised. 👇

Disgusting‼️ Revoke her teaching license immediately‼️

CA Service Corps members were recently at Eaton Canyon working with volunteers to help in the fire recovery by removing invasive plants so natives could regrow in the burned area. Learning to identify invasive, non-native plants is part of the process. 🪴✨ Get involved at CAServiceCorps.com.

I need irrefutable proof of Senator Doug Mastriano participating in the January 6th insurrection on the Capitol. This isn't my area of expertise, so I put this task to you. #HeedTheCall #HelpNeeded #TruthSeeker #Research #Insurrectionist #SenatorDougMastriano #Pinks #BlueCrew #Patriots #GrowWithMe

SPLC Indictment Unravels: AG Walks It Back, Donors Side With SPLC

THE INTIMIDATION FACTOR INTERVIEW: Is Trump intent on invading Cuba? He's trying to intimidate the Cuban government to make concessions, says reporter Donald Courter who has just returned from there. He wants to make it like Venezuela is now, but without having to kidnap the president #MOATS 554

This week in porting #ArkDefender (a #roguelike #missilecommand where you defend from aliens, evil cults, & more) we re-implemented the radiation field “weather” effect that obscure visions & drains shields. #indiedev #indiegame #IndieGameDev #2dgame #screenshotsaturday

Mastodon was confusing to use when it first launched, but things have changed. Head of Communications, Andy Piper, explains how they work. Watch the full episode at www.wearedevelopers.com/en/videos/13...

This fucking guy pisses me off. He tosses out the basic principles of economics. He doesn't that shit to cover for Dear Leader...

Black Californians live 5 years less than the state average. Black mothers are nearly 3x more likely to die from pregnancy complications, despite most deaths being preventable. Your race or zip code should never determine your health. #BlackHealthEquity

5-14-2026 This is one of the most horrifying things of 2026. Yes, just one of. Cr; @holden_onto_truth

“The dynamic skillset and hockey IQ of Mitch Marner has put this team in a different position.” @PKSubban1 gives the 10-year vet his flowers after the Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the Stanley Cup Final 👏

Catherine Bouvier Ellis, CEO and Co-Founder of Neuroendocrine Cancer UK, local patient Jane Aylott and host Steve Band explore neuroendocrine cancer in this podcast Spotify: bit.ly/432flq3 Apple: bit.ly/4ny1Uqk Amazon: bit.ly/4gOcOFG YouTube: bit.ly/4mLkhqr

Russian philosopher Dugin has proposed rationing internet access for Russians, granting it for good behavior.

Easy to see this was a goal kick….

To complete the acoustic torture, The Clown will hold a five-hour rambling, psychotic speech, followed by RFK Jr extolling the virtues of eating roadkill testicles, Joseph Miller calling for "the total war", and Pete HegSSeth on war-fighters". At that time she'll be honey to your ears.

Are you solving today’s problems with yesterday’s thinking? We keep expecting leaders to navigate complexity that simply didn’t exist when they learned how to lead.

It comes up with the same figure as my birth certificate. But far less precise.

The recurring question. What does this mean, and what should we do about it? #history #humanities #science #research #education

President Stubb did not rule out the possibility of becoming the European Union’s representative in peace negotiations with Russia if asked to do so. At the same time, he stressed that negotiations with Moscow would only be possible after Russia agrees to a […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

(Part 2) LatinaFest founders Bel Hernandez Castillo and Naibe Reynoso speak against ICE raids, how they target Latino and minority communities, and what they hope for the future of LA.

How to Apologize… With Cheese #howto #art

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A NYC pop-up just opened displaying all 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files

Now is the time to stand united against Trump's attacks and to defend the things that make Canada.That means electing a strong opposition to fight for our values. New Democrats have always stood on the side of people.With your vote,we'll use our power to defend our health care,workers, and country.

Merz muss weg #AfD Nur noch AfD 💙💙🇩🇪 THX to Alltagslogik

**The Following Contains Explicit Language and Adult Content** Mick Foley the Ambassador: Why WWE Trusted Him to Represent the Company Segment is from AJ OUM Episode 357 For ALL THINGS OUM: Click here: www.linktr.ee/ajoum #AJOrsini #DeceiveDave #OUM #MickFoley #WWE #Legend

Amser byrbryd, snack time. Bit of a scrag end of a fish tail for 372 and a bit for little Bob as well. North Wales Wildlife Trust Llyn Brenig #brenigospreyproject #WalesNature #northwaleswildlifetrust #birdphotography #birdwatching #raptor #ospreychick #volunteering #ospreys #wildlife

there's also this absolutely horrendous non-pony-related one earlier that got an audible "oh get fucked" out of me.

Relaxing on the Hand after Dinner with Angus and Betty!

We co-produced a series, The Hands that Feed Us with @eop.aspeninstitute.org, sharing the challenges food workers face and what we can do to ensure everyone is fairly compensated for their hard work. Visit: aspenfood.org/resources/ #EqualPayDay #FairWages

Researchers are using AI to learn about the unexpected side effects of GLP-1 drugs. Watch Thursday on NBC 10 News starting at 4 p.m.

Honestly pizza has to be my least favorite type of food to order

Backen mit Teamgeist 🍪 Bernhard erklärt lieber – ich back. Haferkekse mit echtem Bienenberger Honig & Wachteleiern. Die Biene hat's schon verraten: Gegessen wird beim nächsten Workshop. 🐝 #Imkerei #Haferkekse #EchterHonig #Bienenberger #Workshop

🇺🇦🇷🇺 In the past week, more than 2,300 drones, nearly 1,560 guided aerial bombs, and 108 missiles were launched at Ukraine by Russia, as attacks show no signs of being slowed by Putin.

When Greg interviewed #JohnHiggs to discuss his book about the #KLF, the conversation branched into all sorts of fascinating topics, including the roles of Power and Imagination in human history.

Once again the Crimson Cougar has saved the day! This game and Arkham Asylum are the last times we will ever hear Arleen Sorkin play the iconic character! Her and Kevin Conroy are both gone but they left a legacy!! #DC #DCComics #DCUniverse #DCUniverseOnline #VideoGame

#fehlgeburt #fehlgeburtdarfkeintabuthemersein #schwanger #schwangerschaft #ernährunginderschwangerschaft Ich bringe gerade meine Videos hierher – falls du neu bist, willkommen! 👋

People who knew Alyssa “Ally” Hill loved her. She was a hardworking and devoted mom of two young children. Hill, 27, was serving customers Tuesday afternoon at a local Skyline Chili when she was stabbed in the back and later died from her injuries: https://bit.ly/4x9J26a