“The boss of Standard Chartered has apologised after describing employees whose jobs are vulnerable to being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) as ‘lower value human capital.’” Yeah, he apologized…🙄

“MAGA is having another meltdown over a Hollywood casting choice, this time concerning an adaptation of a classic cartoon.” I knew these knuckleheads were going to have a racist meltdown over the casting of a Black actress to play Betty Boop — who is based on Black singer Esther Jones (Baby Esther)

“Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) told his staff he thought he could be the vice presidential nominee on the Democratic ticket in 2028, prompting disbelief, New York Magazine’s Intelligencer reported Thursday.” This man needs help.

Reparations just aren’t feasible unless you’re a felon...

We are going to savor this one. Our client, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is freed of these outrageous, vindictive charges. It’s a good day.

Russia is getting destroyed in this war on multiple fronts. Putin has already lost and is a bad faith player. Only a loser president would think pairing up with Russia now is a good idea. Awww, but there’s the kompromat.

“While making excuses for missing his eldest son’s wedding, Trump’s public schedule shows he’ll be spending the weekend at his NJ golf club.” MAGA, so you believe he gives a damn about you?

““Democratic state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou of East Lansing has been removed from all House committee assignments by House Speaker Matt Hall.” Hall has stripped 3 Democratic and Republican women of their committee assignments. He removed the latest for calling for an Epstein investigation.

“The simple reason House Republicans pulled a war powers vote: Democrats were about to win” Which raises the question: what will these MAGA Republicans do when Democrats win control of the House?

Stephen, now that your contract with CBS is officially over, we wanted to personally send you this letter about why we think you should partner with the MeidasTouch Network.

“Trump Tells Republicans to Defend His Slush Fund by Lying” He really wants that $1.776 Billion — to “compensate his supporters who were wrongly prosecuted by Biden’s DOJ”. Why didn’t he just include it in his “Big Beautiful Bill” or tell them to pursue a class action? He wants control of the cash!

All my best posts are on Bluesky - I just use Twitter for the same reason people visit Florida: morbid curiosity.

Nothing to see here: “Lutnick Donated $5 Million to House Republicans Before Epstein Testimony Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, made the donation after agreeing to an interview with lawmakers about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.” www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/u...

“All charges against Chicago protesters dropped in latest ICE case to unravel” This DOJ doesn’t care that the case unraveled — the real purpose was forcing defendants to lawyer up. It’s a deliberate strategy to chill the right to protest ICE.

Easy ask.

Jimmy Kimmel urges viewers to ‘never watch CBS again’ after Stephen Colbert finale www.the-independent.com/tv/culture/j...

“Cuba poses a "national security threat" to the US and the likelihood of a peaceful agreement is "not high", US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said.” Trump’s parrot. www.bbc.com/news/article...

“Spider-Noir Review New York, 1933. Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), aka The Spider, has given up the good fight. Soon, though, the fight comes for him...” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

How it started. How it’s going.

The most effective boycotts in history — Montgomery Bus Boycott, the 1960s lunch counter campaigns — shared three things: a specific, concrete demand, a unified alternative behavior, and duration. The 381-day Montgomery boycott worked because it had all three.

“Boycott Netflix’: Michael Jackson’s Biopic Just Crossed $700 Million — and Netflix Chose That Exact Moment to Drop a Bombshell That Has Fans Seeing Red”

“Kash Patel’s Apparel Site Is Trying To Trick Visitors Into Installing Malware The FBI director’s Based Apparel site has been spotted hosting a ‘ClickFix’ attack, which involves duping users into running a seemingly benign, but malicious command.” “Serves you right to suffer” — John Lee Hooker

“A new type of electrically driven artificial muscle fiber Electrofluidic fibers mimic how natural muscle fibers bundle, and could enable compact, silent robotic and prosthetic systems.”

“Trump Officials Tried To Ban Half Of U.S. Voting Machines, Citing Conspiracy Theories: Reuters” He’s going to do something to gum up the midterm elections and try to throw the outcome into the courts — where he’s adept at stretching out the process.

“Google co-founder Sergey Brin donates $500,000 to California group leading the campaign against the ‘Overpaid CEO Tax’” Captain Obvious proving the need for the tax!

“The Army has canceled dozens of medical training courses as the service moves to manage a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall that is rippling across the force, according to multiple U.S. officials and internal documents reviewed by ABC News.” Propaganda campaign. Don’t believe the bullshit.

*chef’s kiss* 💋 perfection

“After Castro Charges, Critics Ask: When Are Indictments Coming for Trump-Hegseth ‘Extrajudicial Murders’? “Apparently you’re not allowed to kill people in international waters now?” said one progressive organizer.” 2029.

Bowl by Alexandra Raphael, artist who specialises in enamel bowls and jewllery #WomensArt

“Trump ups Reflecting Pool renovation projections to ‘less than $20 million’ amid court fight” He’ll soon request $1 Billion for this boondoggle. www.cnn.com/2026/05/21/p...

“US political operatives built a surveillance app for Alberta separatists, a coordinated attack to destabilise Canada.” With the US Ambassador himself linked to the operatives, I can imagine extradition requests coming from Canada to US authorities in 2029. Lawyer up, buckaroos!

“Trump and Elon Musk Crushed USAID. Hunger and Violence Followed.” Project 2025…

“It's Not Just ICE Stockpiling Weapons—the IRS, EPA, and Other Feds Are Arming Up Too”

The proper headline here is CHARGES DISMISSED DUE TO DOJ MISCONDUCT www.cnn.com/2026/05/21/u...

“Police are investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over potential sex crimes, it is understood.”

Cartoon by @bishtoons.bsky.social

Remember: ICE is a criminal organization.

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“Trump’s wealth has shot up 165% in 18 months. How did that happen?” MAGA: “It happened because he cares for the little guy!”

Isn’t that a bit like saying treason is bad policy, bad timing, and bad politics?

“Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his death.”

Cartoon by @jamesdfmellor.bsky.social

As many as 7 in 10 of the rooms reserved by FIFA in Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Seattle have been canceled, the American Hotel Association says. Oops.

Bruce Springsteen has no fucks to give. 👏

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“Leaked texts by John Fetterman reveal what has reportedly concerned many of the Pennsylvania senator's staffers: he is increasingly behaving like a Republican.” 😏

“Turkey liquidates nearly all US Treasuries as Iran war bites economy: Report” The Iran war is accelerating a Treasury selloff already underway due to tariffs. The wealthy have far more exposure to rising yields — their leveraged assets, bond holdings, and equity valuations are all vulnerable. 👍