The Great Pumpkin Nebula (SH2-232) region is a faint complex HII molecular cloud in the constellation Auriga at ~ 5,870 light years from Earth. There are also the two smaller HII regions(SH2-231,SH2-233) plus a planetary nebula in the pumpkins center. -Updated 03/08/26 #astronomy #astrophotography

By mid-2025, US establishments in areas w/ the highest share of Canadians among visitors employed roughly 6% fewer workers relative to establishments in less exposed markets, w/ a 25% overall decline in Canadian visits to the US in 2025. A Kurmann, E Lalé, J Martin cepr.org/voxeu/column... #EconSky

Some birds can only dream of being great.

Blue sky and a willow weeping gold 🌱🌳 #BlueSkyMonday #Spring #Trees #ECK

Gas Prices See Near-Historic Weekly Jump as US Attacks Iran, Sending Oil Skyward, by @GasBuddyGuy open.substack.com/pub/gasprice...

There is apparently credible evidence that the president of the United States is a pedophile. The comforting phrase “accused him without evidence” no longer fits this situation, and journalists must resort to the more perfunctory “hasn’t been formally charged.” www.thedailybeast.com/key-details-...

Everything is explainable once you accept the cruelty is the point. It's not about freeing anyone or making anyone's life better. It's not about strategy or policy or victory or patriotism. Just being as destructive as possible.

Contemplative Cardinal Their color, crests and poses make male Northern Cardinals one of the most #photogenic birds. I love capturing them or any bird in dappled #LightAndShade created by foliage. This guy looks like he has something serious on his mind. #birds #BirdoftheDay #photography

For @alan678.bsky.social alt #BirdOfTheDay theme of #LightAndShade a Green Heron stalking its next meal. I also happen to think these guys are #photogenic

Afon Llugwy #betwsycoed #cymru #photography #shootGR #GRist #GRsnaps

There's a profound arrogance driving Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller. They simply don't think voters have deeply held convictions of any kind and can be manipulated into believing anything: Dropping bombs on children and deporting grandmothers is strength, video game war is real life, etc.

The conflict has already led to the suspension of almost a fifth of global crude oil and natural gas supply.

The Trump effect. www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...

Oil is a fungible resource which means that prices generally equalize around the world. Being a net exporter of oil (like the US is) does not mean US consumers of oil get a break. To be independent of the world oil price, we need to use renewable energy (wind, solar, geothermal, hydro).

Fox is not journalism. It's anti-journalism. The more you watch, the less you know.

Green heron fishing on a little weir with water spilling over it for the #flowing theme of #BlueSkyArtShow #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

#Sunrise through the #Trees #samsung #photography #phonephotography #eastcoastkin #skyscape #clouds #goodmorning

Just watched a new DV of Excalibur. Is there any movie with more moss than Excalibur?

A 5 year NIH grant is ballpark $3 million…this could have funded about 30 grants to investigators to do cancer research that could help countless kids…but that’s not a priority for this administration

CBS obtained video of the DHS killing of an unarmed man in Texas that DHS concealed for nearly a year, which clearly contradicts claims that he violently rammed anyone. He is shot with his brake lights on, car not moving or barely moving. Another DHS crime.

Republicans can ban talk of global warming, but the climate doesn't respond to talking points.

Marco Rubio: “Let me explain to you guys, Iran is run by lunatics, religious fanatic lunatics.” Have you met Trump’s personal spiritual adviser, Paula White?

Brian Noem's family hopes his cuck-shaming this week will lead him to ditch ICE Barbie. Brought to you by the NYPost, which is enjoying this at least as much as we are. nypost.com/2026/03/06/u...

NEW: Believe it or not, it’s that time of year: the Wisconsin Supreme Court election is next month. Liberals have a huge opportunity: if they win, they can lock down the majority of this court thru 2030. That means they’d have it in the next presidential race, a big democracy guardrail. Share:

A hike in Daniel Boone National Forest Wolfe County, Kentucky Wondering how long it took to carve those stairs #forestfriday #hiking #nature #outdoors #EastCoastKin #scape #naturescape #photography

Morning #bird An American Avocet #steppingout at the Gilbert Riparian area in Gilbert AZ. #birdphotography #photography #birding #birds #wildlifephotography #botd #birdoftheday

Be great this weekend.

In 2024, the average employment gain was 168,000 jobs a month. In 2025, the average employment gain was 49,000 jobs a month. www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...

> @samsteindc.bsky.social

A golden age for the gold speculators, for workers not so much.

This is a chilling crime. A shame on our country. The Iranian ship was unarmed. The US knew this. The sailors were murdered by our navy, and the survivors were left to die at sea. newrepublic.com/post/207429/...

Trump’s War now providing a massive influx of cash for Iran’s ally Russia so they can continue to bomb civilians in Ukraine while we ask Ukraine for help against Iranian drones. Trump’s foreign policy in a nutshell.

Who could have predicted that sales at an EV company would decline when the owner started supporting the destruction of the planet?

Bring some color into your life.

Happy Thursday, I hope you all have a wonderful day… 🌳💚☀️ Kew Gardens, U.K. 📷 Mar ‘26 #ThickTrunkThursday #Trees #Nature #Photography #EastCoastKin #Breathe #MentalHealthMatters

> @economist.com www.economist.com/leaders/2026...

Pull up and start your searching. Propublica set up a database just for us to follow the money

Anyone who still claims CBS has not been captured is ignoring very clear evidence to the contrary. Not only is the network pushing falsehoods (no, Iran doesn't have nukes & no, the US hasn't been at war with Iran since 1979), it is overtly partisan.

UK must double down on renewables as wars drive up energy costs, experts say

Merz says he told Trump behind closed doors that: (a) any trade deal with the EU is either with Spain on equal terms or not at all, NATO/ defence spending being a matter to address separately; (b) Trump’s criticism of Starmer is unjustified, the UK plays a strong E3 and defence role.

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29 point swing towards Democrats in *Arkansas*. Texas Republicans should be gulping nervously, right now. (Original image reposted with alt text)

Check out the number of votes.

Meanwhile, CNN rages at a journalism problem it created. Goes by the name of Jennings.,@status.news reports. www.status.news/p/scott-jenn...

"The richest people on the planet do not want a just society, one in which they pay their fair share of taxes and are subject to its norms, rules, and laws. They'd rather do as they've always done: enrich themselves on the labor and goodwill of society, then live above it." - Laura Kittel

Abbey 02 Body: Canon EOS R6 Lens: RF50mm F1.8 STM Length: 50.0mm Aperture: f/14.0 ISO: 640 Speed: 1/60s #Photography #Ruins #Abbey #History #Landscape #Heritage

#birdoftheday theme is #ShoutItOut & this yellow warbler is doing just that! #birds #birdwatching #motivationalquote #inspirationalQuote fineartamerica.com/featured/twe...

The serenity and timeless beauty of rural Japan. Walking the hills on the outskirts of Kyoto. Balm for the soul. 😊 🇯🇵 #Japan #nature #walk #trees #sky #calm #peace #life #photography

⚠️🚨🚨 If you've read about people going to the wrong polling place to vote in Texas today, here is a clear explanation of what just happened. It is both disgusting and terrifying how the Republican party (in general) and Ken Paxton (specifically) intentionally suppressed Dem votes in this election.

I think the real story in Texas tonight is Republicans have poked a bear. Almost 2 million Democrats voted today in a red, red state. 🔥🔥🔥