Athena rescued two adorable kittens and is now looking for a home that will take both of them. They've been to the vet and are healthy. If you've been wanting two Scamperbeasts of your own, follow the link below to find out you can become their new caretaker: whatever.scalzi.com/2026/07/08/y...

Workers have been pruning and training these apple trees in upstate NY to ensure a good harvest in the late summer. "This is hard work as our arms are up in the air all day long. By the end of the day our arms and shoulders ache." #WeFeedYou

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is asking for an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell: “As Governor, I request that you fully update Kentuckians regarding the current status of your health.”

"Platner and his team had so thoroughly convinced journalists, commentators and voters that they had outsmarted the trappings of traditional masculinity, only to come crashing down as a result of it."

Here is my VERY rough perimeter estimate for the Claremont Fire based on what I see. I'm sure there are unburned areas within this affected area. VERY rough... y'all, I'm still on vacation, just got out of the rainforest, we're still hours from home, and it's hot as hell in Lewiston. #IdahoFire

The feds just made it official: They won't fight a bid by members of the "Broadview 6" for attorneys' fees. They do "not concede that the United States has acted or done anything to warrant those fees." They also say there should be no discovery. Full filing: cst.brightspotcdn.com/dc/d1/e34a37...

Glad you asked!!! Look for The Book of Notable Sandwiches: A Lunchtime History of the World next summer!!!

Haaland has incredible sports himbo energy, the closest American sports equivalent I can think of is Gronk Norway probably my favorite remaining team entirely because of this guy

One time, a very long time ago, American Express sent a pre-approved credit card offer to “Episcopal Christ.” The rector of Christ Church Episcopal responded appropriately.

ConGARtulations Matt! Grateful for all the work you’ve done for conservation and science communication at TNC (and beyond). Looking forward to the next time we can hang out!

My 25th work anniversary with @nature.org. This chair is the traditional recognition. It brings such a swirl of memories and emotions. It has been a true joy to write and communicate about conservation, wildlife and outdoor experiences. Thanks for all who have shared this journey.

Pioneer Square during the one good thing the US did during the game lol

NEW POD EPISODE! Last week, Aaron Hedge interviewed Daniel Walters about his most recent story and the what went into it. Daniel's story consists of follow up interviews with three formerly unhoused men, continuing his previous conversations with them from 2023. Listen here:

Many of y’all asked how you can support and donate to our female athletes and the celebrations,,, so I created a Go Fund Me. I’m hopeful this can have an impact beyond the weekend and help those that represent the best of the US gofund.me/140322128

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.

Another amazing day for the new Seattle waterfront.

back on my salad bullshit; a take on classic spinach salad. spinach, hard boiled eggs, fried prosciutto, heavenly plum tomatoes, and olive focaccia croutons, with a vinaigrette made from red wine vinegar, olive oil, chili flake, garlic, dijon, honey, salt and pepper. 🥗 🍽️

It was a chilly soggy night in Norris square but that didn’t stop us from seeing some cool bugs

TRUMP: “It’s becoming a communist party. These are not social Dumocrats, these are hardcore, godless Communists.” THE FACTS: No candidate openly belonging to the U.S. Communist Party has ever been elected to state or federal office, according to experts. (Melissa Goldin / AP)

The crowd pouring into the light rail system right now

The red card reversal was eight years in the making.

The mayor wouldn’t confirm this herself, saying we should stay tuned - her decision to turn the cameras on was derided by privacy advocates and praised by fans of police surveillance.

Mayor Katie Wilson will make an announcement on surveillance cameras tomorrow that a source says will include turning off the cameras at the stadium now the World Cup Games hare are over.

Just listed a few new one of a kind plates. Stoneware. Hand-built. Surly.etsy.com

Milky glazed skull plate. Ghosty!

"While only the initial proceedings, the hearing had the trappings of a full trial, with both defendant Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s wife, Erica Kirk, and his parents in the courthouse. Also in court were Donald Trump Jr, the son of US President Donald Trump, and far-right activist Jack Posobiec"

Here is my art recap. It’s free but I’d love a new pledge. Haven’t had one in over a month.

🔥 #CaboVerde 🇨🇻 98x66 🇱🇾 Líbia #TubaroesMartelo youtu.be/sMSIz5PD7x4?...

"Asked what he would say to the men who surrounded him, Encina instead talked about shared history, responsibility, and the work of self-government."

and, as a fun aside, that episode contains one of my favorite little anecdotes - the time the FBI grilled Mahmood Mamdani about his alleged communist leanings... and accidentally turned him onto marxism

"Citizen Vigilante is a barely coherent montage of half-hearted provocations, derivative, non-committal, slapdash, and above all, excruciatingly dull. "

Views from the World Cup International Media Center in Seattle. This is what dozens of journalists from all over the world have seen during the tournament.

American right wingers have been calling everything they don't like 'communism' since they learned the word! we've got over a century of precedent on this. integration? communism. unions? communism. anti-war protests? communism. same as it ever was. I explored that a bit in an episode last summer.

New, dramatic photos have emerged of lightning striking during the July 4 fireworks. First image by Shannon Gallegos Second image by Dave Dildine

Video thread - the evacuation of the Great American State Fair on July 4 took well over an hour. A little after 6:30, they started to shut down the main stage. People largely stayed in their spots as the automated message announcing the fair was closing played on repeat.

nice lady who works at the gym tried to go and turn off the tvs because they’re about to close and got an instant NOOO WE HAVE TO SEE THE GAME from me and the other 2 guys who were lifting

11 minute is a whole episode of aqua teen hunger force!

Mexico looking frantic, when all they have to do is play some sequences into the box. Lot of heavy legs on England’s side right now.

Please Mexico

"This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by OregonLive.com staff." But why tho

"Victor" tells us, "This year's raisin grapes harvest will begin soon. We workers are hoping for a pay increases per tray (sheet) this year. Last year we were paid 35 cents per each sheet. We're hoping to earn more this year as expenses have gone up a lot." #WeFeedYou

"As she got up to leave, holding her son’s hand, the people who flooded the fan zone danced beneath the giant televisions. She said she would enroll her son in a soccer academy this year so he could finish the job that had been started." www.seattletimes.com/sports/for-c...

OS HERÓIS CHEGARAM!!! 🦈🇨🇻 #CaboVerde #TubaroesAzuis

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Florida folks: If you have O- blood and are of African or African American descent, OneBlood is searching for donors who have a rare antigen that matches with a teenager with sickle cell disease who needs 50 units of blood so she can have a bone marrow transplant.

Looking pretty clear. Can't complain.

I leave you with this

well thank you for joining us for this episode of musicology duck takes a walk: americas 250 birthday edition