#StreetArt by Smile #Boulder #Colorado

Today's cartoon by Nick Anderson. America’s 250th birthday should have been a rare moment of national reflection. Instead, President Trump turned much of the celebration into another campaign-style rally centered on one familiar theme: Donald Trump.

Campo Flicker widespread across central and eastern South America, with isolated populations in the north 📷: Christine Mazaracki #birds

If you believe it is normal, I feel sorry for you—and frightened for the rest of us. They can try to “normalize” it, but the rest of us must stand strong for truth and decency.

Good morning bluesky It's back to the grindstone this morning, but the weather is fair, so I might be cutting grass later 🌤️ "Dawn impressions" #synthart

SEATTLE (AP) - United States eliminated from World Cup, losing 4-1 to Belgium in round of 16.

UN INVESTIGATES EPSTEIN FILES The allegations within the Epstein files may meet the legal threshold for crimes against humanity. The panel issued the statement following the release of millions of unsealed records by the US Department of Justice . [1, 2, 3] The independent experts, appointed by

Research find: Tracy Chapman playing an anti-apartheid rally on the Boston Common in 1986. (Photo by Mark Lurie)

El Niño continues to grow, with sea surface temperatures clearly at record high levels for the time of year... 📈 Sign up for our next monthly briefing to learn more, including Q/A: climatecentral-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi.... We'll also have an update on 2026's U.S. billion-dollar disasters so far.

Can't happen soon enough .. (cartoon Bill Bramhall) #poitics

beautiful! @eco-logic.bsky.social

Microbiologist & stem-cell researcher Dr. Ann Tsukamoto co-patented a process to isolate human hematopoietic stem cells, 1991. Her work laid the literal groundwork for modern regenerative medicine and cancer treatment. She was born #OTD in 1952. #WomenInSTEM #medsky

Keep strong; don’t relax for a moment until he and all his cronies face justice.

Henry McMaster is a f’ing RACIST!!!

I have thoroughly enjoyed the World Cup. I have loved cheering for the US team. Then that fucker intervened. Yes, the red card was excessive, but I would rather lose because of it than win because Imbecile called FIFA. The joy is gone. Now we’re the bad guys. He destroys everything.

betrayal of his supporters; sadly, it seems to be what Trump does consistently

A bee pollinates a bright pink Zinnia flower, which is a composite, meaning the yellow center is actually a cluster of many small florets rather than one single flower, Gig Harbor, Washington State, USA #MacroMonday #PinkMon #BloomScrolling #PNW

Fingals cave, Isle of Staffa, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

He follows a 19th-century senator: My country, right or wrong: when right, to be kept right; when wrong, to be put right. Go, Bruce Springsteen!

As Gov. Walz said, We all need a good boss!

This mural depicting singer Amy Winehouse was created by one of my favorite street artists: Eduardo Kobra (Photographer unknown) #streetart #art #newyorkcity #murals

Because you need to gaze upon a newborn whitecoat harp seal. 🤭🥰

The “clean” fully clothed version.

Not sure I've ever seen 200 mph on one of our maps! Very dangerous storm. www.accuweather.com/en/weather-n...

In meadows, at the edge of the woods, and along roadsides, one often encounters an undemanding yet graceful plant: yarrow. While we most frequently see white or pale pink shades, nature sometimes offers more vibrant variations as well.

Its embarrassing that our leader is a felon

Was photographing this white pelican when a great egret showed up and switched into ~ 𝘓 𝘖 𝘕 𝘎 ~ mode. #Birds

I have special disdain for the anti inmigrant immigrants.

The U.S. might have lost the World Cup but Seattle definitely won! For a few hours the streets of Downtown Seattle enjoyed the chaotic energy and vitality of Manhattan with crowds, joy, food, diversity, music, sunshine, and camaraderie. It's glorious and feels like we are destined for great things.

Now that the U.S. is out, maybe the news will get back to even more evil deeds that this fake president is committing.

Everyone that has had their name redacted from the Epstein Files should have their freedom eliminated, as well. Prosecute the files.

A Vermillion Flycatcher, White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA. These cute "sit-and-wait" predators catch flying insects in mid-air and have adapted amazingly well to human-modified habitats like parks and golf courses #BirdoftheDay #Cutie #TheWaitingGame #NaturePhotography

more pirates = less climate chaos

Captain America never misses

The orange felon corruptly interfered in the World Cup in order to pretend to help the USA team and Belgium savagely defeated them 4 to 1. His shitty streak continues, everything he touches dies.

The gene therapy Zolgensma helped children born with a fatal disease grow up to run and play. But the cost was stunning: $2M per dose. While taxpayers and charities funded the drug’s early development, execs, venture-capital backers and a pharma giant have reaped the profits. (Pub. Feb. 2025)

(WaPo: free) A WaPo article highlights the illegal use of a special accounting system in the White House to use an account typically reserved for WH curtains and furniture, but Trump has used it to secretly award a no-bid $500 million contract for his ballroom. Details are hidden. wapo.st/44hfS7X

A Garden In July 2026 Part 2 #nature #birdsong #flowers #pollinators

I would say that is a definite, but if one is caught up in the scandal, one looks for distractions. Betrayal of honest supporters.

“The question of whether the beautiful game has helped Seattle meet some of its sustainability goals — and perhaps beautified the city in the long run — is something city leaders and advocates will be paying attention to long after the tournament has ended.” Traffic today on 2nd Ave 😍

The definition of a true fan: You’d rather see your team lose fairly than win unfairly.

The Telemundo announcers are discussing how, "through no fault of their own," the US players have now earned "the antipathy" of "the entire footballing world." They're also openly speculating about whether the political controversy distracted the players.

i have lived in Seattle for four years, had a very well-paying job for most of it, live in a very good neighborhood, and spent about half of the "what it takes to live comfortably" number every year. i literally do not know what i would spend twice that money on.

The First Amendment affords us the knowledge that we’re likely free from imprisonment from expressing our freedom to speak. This is a compelling and beautiful idea. But we’ve had to fight to keep it alive from the beginning. Read more: www.theverge.com/policy/96180...

Cool move: Trump’s sons team up with banned foreign partners, sneak in fine print exempting the family from taxes, & Treasury just shrugs when asked. Scot-free has a new ring to it now. Corrupt Republicans keep protecting their guy. #TrumpRepublicanCorruption