"Mom, I’m not going back to Russia. I will go fight on Ukraine’s side." — Russian soldier Dmitriev Ruslan Alexandrovich, from the 121st Motor Rifle Regiment of the RAF. He calls his mother to say that he is in captivity but alive. Yet somehow, his mother doesn’t seem very glad to hear from him.

👏 Two wounded Ukrainian soldiers rescued from right under Russians' noses: the heroic exploits of the Maul robot and the 1st Medical Battalion

Rebecca Holton (British, b.1977) "Connection," 2023 Oil on linen #art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt

New in PN: The hysteria over Biden's pardons seems extra ridiculous now "Trump has perverted the pardon power far beyond the most questionable actions of any other modern president, emboldening a diverse cast of crooked politicians and outright fraudsters in a new American age of corruption."

A Russian woman posted this. I won’t even comment.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social: Using immobilized Russian assets is the most clear-cut way to sustain Ukraine's defense. It is also the way to show Russia that time is not on their side. Supporting Ukraine is a bargain compared to the cost of Russia's victory.

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The hypocrisy of Ben Shapiro & most of my former colleagues in the conservative media world is that they’ll easily condemn Nick Fuentes, and some will condemn Tucker Carlson, but none will condemn the source of the problem - Donald Trump. My take.👇 open.substack.com/pub/socialco...

Halifax doctor shocked by success of using heat to force cancer cell death halifax.citynews.ca/2025/11/13/h... Some doctors have noted that when treating cancer patients, those who get sick with an infection, their cancer can go away.

Russian port in Novorossiysk right now.

What Russia does to Ukrainians:

🇩🇪 Germany’s coalition has agreed: all 18-year-old men must report for military screening, - BILD 🔵 all 18-year-old men are required to undergo a medical examination; 🔵 if there are not enough volunteers, a lottery will be activated for conscription;

"Just five minutes - but so many emotions!" Little Darynka finally saw her dad, who is defending Ukraine. 📹: Aniuta Fefelova/Facebook

🇺🇦❗️ Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko warned Ukraine is running short on soldiers as many men flee abroad, - POLITICO He said Russian forces attack in relentless "waves" and urged lowering the draft age from 25 to around 22.

One of my favorite rainforest butterflies, the Ithomia diasia is one in the family of clearwings. They have translucent areas of their wings. At @casabentbill.bsky.social #Butterflies #butterfly #bugsky

Joke of the day from Moscow: Russia tried to unveil its first humanoid AI robot, Aidol. Key word: tried. The robot collapsed during its debut, forcing organizers to cut the presentation short. Their rushed attempt to lift the prop only made things worse.

Jon Stewart mocked Democrats for squandering last week’s election wins while Stephen Colbert said the party achieved “jack squat” from the shutdown.

#RedMaple in the sun I was standing under a #Sweetgum #Tree which provided the “frame”. #PNW #FallColor #Photography

Delightful detail from the Roman “unswept floor” mosaic by Heraclitus, showing a mouse nibbling a walnut. Superb use of darker tiles for subtle shadow effect! 2nd century AD. Vatican Museums www.museivaticani.va/content/muse... #MosaicMonday #Archaeology

This is quite a view as well, with twin lava fountains at Kīlauea right now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk0t... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqmp...

Arthur Hacker (British, 1858–1919) "Returning from the Hayfield", 1890. Oil on Canvas, 76 × 61 cm. Private Collection. #art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt

Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004. Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.

Newsom: "It's not about rule of law anymore. It's rule of Don. He's choosing which court decisions he agrees with. He's quite literally running an extortion racket. He's doing it with some of the most powerful corporate leaders. What does everything have in common? Tariffs. They're about leverage"

Belted Kingfisher in it favorite fishing spot #birds

"The Nook" 2025 Oil on canvas 24x24" Artist: Richard Ahnert Toronto, Canada #Art

"Usually, the most severely wounded are admitted to us - on ventilators, in critical condition." Doctors at one of the hospitals in the Dnipropetrovsk region work around the clock to save wounded Defenders brought in from the front line.

Senator Tommy was clearly on a lunch or coffee break when they were handing our brains. Poor baby. Please show him the way to the restroom when he needs it.

A bundle of energy, she’s the newest member of our Canine Unit and a star in the fight against wildlife crime. Like all our tracker dogs, she’s specially trained to detect ivory and rhino horn, and to follow the faintest footsteps in the bush to catch wildlife offenders. t.co/xrdA1Iqx1r

Governor Newsom continues to Lead America When Chump Fails. Governor Newsom is Going to COP 30,The Climate Change Conference in Brazil.......

Observations show the disk of our galaxy is not flat but warped and waving. Astronomers are still working out the reasons why

AnnaMaria Lindholm Rogberg born 1972 Swedish artist Trowing Loose - 2024 Oil on canvas - 110 x 110 cm #art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt

Bornean Banded Pitta The Bornean banded pitta (Hydrornis schwaneri) is a species of bird in the family Pittidae. It is found only in Borneo. 📸: @hyjgoesbirding

Both the dog’s cool confidence and the cat’s bitchiness are hilarious.

A 20-year-old Russian captured near Kupiansk said he quickly decided to surrender because he had promised his mother he would come back. youtu.be/juY5sxJ8gf0?...

(Politico) Some good news for all of us: both sides of the Supreme Court are questioning the government and Trump on why they should support his use of tariffs, which is a decision made by the President alone. Excellent summary below. A positive decision so far. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

A swingin’ seafloor hotspot! 🎶 This #Ecosde2Cañones footage fr the Patagonian shelf break is an excellent example of collective foraging behavior. Fish & other creatures navigate deep-sea currents to access an area rich w/nutrients — these vital energy hubs at the interface of shelf & open Ocean.

Last night was a thumping from coast to coast. Across the country, voters rejected chaos and cynicism – and chose leaders who are focused on the cost of everyday life.

Leandro Vazquez Martinez (contemporary Cuban-Spanish artist) "Innocence II," 2023 Oil on canvas 90 x 70 cm #art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt

🇺🇦🏥 The First Separate Medical Battalion conducted a unique operation to evacuate a wounded man using an IRC with an armored capsule. During the route to the wounded man, the IRC was blown up by an anti-personnel mine, but was able to continue moving on a damaged wheel.

Dimitri Sirenko (Ukrainian based Canada Artist) "Faith and Fate", 2020. Oil on Canvas, 24" × 36". Private Collection. #art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt

One of my favourite shots I have taken. A beautiful Great Grey Owl flying straight towards me. #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography #photography

Johnson: "If they had no filibuster, they would pack the SCOTUS. You'd go from 9 to 17 or however many liberals they could pack. You would make DC & Puerto Rico into states, which would give 4 additional Democrat senators & make us a permanent minority. You'd see massive restrictions of 2A rights"

A close-up view of this handsome Northern Flicker, showing off that distinctive red malar (mustache) mark! I love the pattern on its chest. #NorthernFlicker #Woodpecker #BirdsofInstagram #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #NatureLovers #BackyardBirds

Male Snowcap #hummingbird at @tapirvalley.bsky.social #CostaRica this morning. #birds #nature

No it can not. Dude is too far left. Your model of the future will become Governor of VA tomorrow. NYC isn’t Milwaukee or Detroit or Pittsburgh or Philly or any other city in a battleground state.