Good to see that Vinnie Barberino became a successful businessman. Mr Kotter would be proud.

Sheffield FC and Hallam FC met in the world's oldest club football fixture on this day 1860, played under 'Sheffield rules' that became basis of the modern game. Sheffield won 2-0 at Sandygate Road, Crosspool. (pic Sheffield FC 1876)

It is true everyday of the year.

In about two weeks, Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine will last as long as the Soviet-German war lasted. That war (called "the Great Patriotic War in Russian narrative) lasted 1,418 days. The "special military operation" lasts for 1,401 days already.

This is an almost shockingly wise essay. I'm glad I've finally read it.

Great to see the young drummer from “Love Actually” now playing professionally for Crystal Palace.

“When you have a lot of stuff, getting more of it is less exciting than when you have very little.” Bill McKibben in Hundred Dollar Holiday @billmckibben.bsky.social

It's equivalent to Pam Bondi making a declaration: we're on the side of the child traffickers, not their victims. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

You might be thinking, "CPSC, does a dry Christmas tree really burn that much faster than a well-watered tree?" Friend, let's find out together by watching this PSA.

Pres Trump told a lie last night that drug prices are going down 600%. That is impossible unless drug companies are going to pay you $500 for your $100 prescription. They are not. This is a President that spreads the lie that tariffs are paid by exporting countries, they are not. The importer pays.

President Zelensky said Putin publicly lied by claiming Russian forces had already captured Kupiansk — so he went there himself to show the world the truth. Looking at Russia’s history since 1991, one thing stands out: governments have changed, wealth has risen and fallen,👇

Today In 1954: Willie Mays is named the NL MVP (41 HR - 110 RBI - .345 BA) "The Say Hey Kid" wins the award after missing most of the 1952-53 seasons due to military service. He returned in '54 to lead the New York Giants to a World Series championship! youtu.be/dDyHmqf0hwc

Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago. His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship." He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm. www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...

Ian Curtis with Joy Division at The New Osborne Club, Manchester, 7 February 1980. Photo by Daniel Meadows.

The EU’s rising tariffs may not solve the problem

In 1612, “If the Kings people be obedient & true subjects, obeying all humane lawes made by the King, our Lord the King can require no more: for men’s religion to God is betwixt God & themselves; the King shall not answer for it, neither may the King be judge between God & man." -Thomas Helwys

Stay strong Benin 🇧🇯

On this day in 1915, the Supreme Court upheld a law providing that an American woman could be stripped of citizenship upon marriage to a foreign husband. U.S. men marrying foreign women were permitted to keep their citizenship.

Well done Marty Cash! Up the Villa today!

“Donald Trump seems to be slowing down, and doubts about his health are growing. Increasingly, there is criticism from within his own party: the US president appears vulnerable.”

Over 74,000 Alameda County residents on Covered California plans could see health insurance premiums increase if tax credits aren't extended.

President of Ukraine: The Russians started the war, and there are no alternatives to this wording. The whole world is a witness. They came with aggression to destroy us. We stopped them. Europe helped, America helped.

A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social

Four goals from three Manchester United Academy graduates today with an assist by another(Harry Amass on loan at @swfc.co.uk) Two goals for Charlie McNeil (SW) A long awaited goal by Ben Whitman for @pnefcpost.bsky.social(club isn’t on here) Then a goal by Evan Galbraith for Swansea. Well done lads.

⚡ Russia is pulling fighters from all over the world. Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation says Moscow has recruited nationals from 128 countries to fill its ranks. 🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...

Shame on the President of Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬

How the Republican Party started. How it's going.

I got the blue one and unlike any other holiday sweater that I have worn in the past, this one drew compliments from family, friends, and others. I am well pleased.

The disturbing normality with which Israeli forces executed two Palestinian men who had surrendered shows the impunity for such atrocities that Israeli troops believe they enjoy. The only difference: this time they were filmed. www.reuters.com/world/middle...

"If it weren’t for Ukraine, Russian tanks would already be in Poland. For four years, Ukraine has been fighting for all of Europe, and we are still debating whether to admit it to NATO." - Kasparov criticized NATO at the International Security Forum in Halifax.

Eisenhower in a 1954 address at Columbia University: “we will drive from the temple of freedom all who seek to establish over us thought control—whether they be agents of a foreign state or demagogues thirsty for personal power and public notice.”

Abuse survivor Christa Brown condemns Megyn Kelly’s “barely legal” remarks about Epstein's victims, saying it minimizes child rape. Brown recounts how an SBC pastor abused her, showing how such rhetoric inflicts harm and reinforces a culture of child exploitation. julieroys.com/church-abuse...

Ukraine has a manpower problem. Why is it allowing men under 23 to leave the country and avoid conscription? https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/ukrainian-men-approaching-military-age-are-fleeing-in-droves

Not a Democratic Socialist but I am pleased to see a politician held to account for their crimes.

I am in episode 3 of the Ken Burns series, and for the record I would not have known but for this that Rahway NJ used to be known as "Spanktown."

An honor and dream come true to perform alongside Yo-Yo Ma, presented by Celebrity Series at Boston Symphony Hall. 💜 🎼Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)

Woke up with this Stone Roses track (and Mani's immortal bassline) ringing in my ears this morning, and now I get why. R.I.P. to the bedrock of the Roses and one of my favorite bassists ever. THE ONE. 👑 www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aqY...

One of the English things that helps remind me that I am an American is cricket.

The last stanza of “Litany for Dictatorships” by Stephen Vincent Benet published in The Atlantic magazine in 1935.

“I think that many of these college journalists are laser-focused on their beats, are developing great sources among administrators, faculty and students, and are unfazed by the possibility that their stories might piss off a valued source or two” — Columbia Journalism School professor Bill Grueskin

“Things happen.” Jamal Khashoggi was a journalist and Washington Post columnist who was literally murdered and dismembered by agents of the Saudi government inside a Saudi consulate. Shameful. So shameful.

A Tale of Two American Cemeteries Bound Together by the Long History of American Racism 🗃️ open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...

When Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico sneered at EU support for Ukraine and told students who defended it to “go fight there”, they simply stood up and walked out. In one quiet, powerful gesture, these young people showed more moral courage than the man leading their country.💙💛

With the Trans-Siberian route off-limits, Jamie Lafferty joins a guided group for a ‘Trans-Mongolian railway adventure’ on.ft.com/47EqLTO

Defeat at St Mary’s but great to see Harry Amass off the mark with his first professional goal ⚽️

Beer is delivered by brewers' dray to the Old Shambles, Manchester, October 1951. (Mirrorpix/@manchestereveningnews.co.uk)

At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War ends.