Since President Trump began his second term, the Social Security Administration has struggled to respond to up to 6 million pending cases in its processing centers and 12 million transactions in its field offices. The Washington Post

Nearly half of U.S. voters believe their financial situation is rapidly deteriorating under Trump’s market-busting second stint in the White House. The Daily Beast

Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the hottest years ever recorded. Also, the three-year warming average has crossed the threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) since pre-industrial times set in the 2015 Paris Agreement for the first time. The Associated Press

Voters who were willing to give Trump the benefit of the doubt earlier this year are now turning on the president over his lack of economic progress. The Daily Beast

In my experience, the best way to help a country succeed is to not invade it.

Right Mr Zelensky, We Don't Believe Chump Either......

Donald Trump's latest attempt to blame the Jeffrey Epstein files on Democrats as a hoax is a curious tactic that is now hurting him more than helping him, a conservative journalist remarked on MS NOW on Monday morning.

An edge-on disk galaxy, observed with the Hubble Space Telescope in the COSMOS survey. It is at redshift 0.37 (lookback time 4.17 billion years) with coordinates (149.45854, 2.56215). 48 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo: Hubble.

. What a time to be alive . . . 📚 💠 🫣 💠 📚

It's got to be weird interviewing delusional people.

Wednesday is New Years Eve and we celebrate,🥳 out with the old and in with the new, keeping in mind that the present moment is really all we have.

. Monday thoughts . . . ... by @stephenking.bsky.social 💠 🧐 💠

More than 125 million Americans are on alert for strong winds today as a winter storm is centered over the Great Lakes and a cold front is extending all the way to the Gulf Coast. ABC News

Another intense winter storm system stretching from the upper Midwest to the Northeast will once again test US airlines during the busy holiday travel period Bloomberg

Voters who were willing to give Trump the benefit of the doubt earlier this year are now turning on the president over his lack of economic progress. The Daily Beast

A months-long offensive by Vice President JD Vance and other White House officials, the details of which have not been previously reported, has worked. But the truce between President Trump and Elon Musk is fragile, allies of both men say. The Washington Post

It amazes me that there are still people out there who think we can stop political criminals by being nice and meeting them halfway. As if we should let them take half of their bribes and erase half of our history. As if we should let them blow up half as many boats and murder half as many people.

Two things are infinite, the Universe and human stupidity, and I am not yet completely sure about the Universe…

. Winter in New York . . . ... stay warm friends. 💙 ❄️ 💙 ❄️ 💙 (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency/IMAGO 📸) .

People need to stop saying, "This is not who we are." This is exactly who we are, and we need to stop being that.

A powerful winter storm was sweeping east from the Plains on Sunday, driven by what meteorologists describe as an intense cyclone, setting off a chain reaction of snow, ice, rain and severe weather expected to affect much of the country. Yahoo News

Scientists cultivating partnerships of fungi and algae believe their invention has far-out implications for how we create the buildings of the future New Scientist

Polls show Democrats are more disillusioned than they’ve been in decades—fed up with aging, feckless leaders, frustrated by a party adrift and yearning for someone to take on Trump. Newsom has leaped into the breach. Bloomberg

A few people have asked if Otis enjoys the snow.

Participants in sixteen Dry January studies reported better mood, improved sleep and weight loss, and had healthier blood pressure, blood sugar and liver function. The Washington Post

The U.S. economy expanded more than economists expected over a recent three-month period, recording robust growth despite concerns about sluggish hiring and cash-strappped shoppers, federal government data showed. ABC News

After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue to usher in 2026 and kick off months of celebrations for the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday. The Associated Press

I don't think most Americans have any idea how dangerous it is for a president to declare an entire ethnic group to be "garbage." This is how the worst atrocities in human history have begun.

Two things are infinite, the Universe and human stupidity, and I am not yet completely sure about the Universe…

. Hello BlueSky, Bilbo, Gimli and I wish you a quiet and peaceful weekend. 🐾 💙 😊 💙 🐾

What will be the final product Apple will ever produce? The IQuit!

Problems cannot be solved at the same level of thinking that created them...

I always wish them well. I try not to burn bridges, I learned that from the first and last five alarm fire.🔥

More than a thousand flights were canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions due to snow as thousands took to U.S. roads and airports during the busy travel period between Christmas and New Year’s. Yahoo News

The world heals where compassion becomes stronger than fear and mindfulness louder than indifference. The moment we choose to protect rather than destroy, dignity grows in our actions. Peace arises from respect, not as a grand concept, but as a quiet attitude in everyday life.

Misty foggy Lake Rose

Burn them🔥

Chuck Redd pulled out after they put Trump’s name on the building. So small petty loser Grenell is suing him for $1 million.

Winter Storm Snarls U.S. Holiday Travel Across Northeast, Great Lakes

Millions of student loan borrowers who are severely delinquent in their payments will see wage garnishments hit their paychecks in January, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Education confirmed to ABC News this week. ABC News

The same global food system that is fueling rising obesity rates is also accelerating climate change, according to a sweeping new scientific review. ABC News

If you enjoy dark chocolate or coffee, or both, you may be benefiting from a substance found in these products that is linked to a reduction in cellular aging. The Washington Post

Aunt Edna‘s young buck James

Love that for him. The closer you get to the drain, the faster you spin.

President Donald Trump gifted the world with nearly 200 Truth Social posts (and counting) on Christmas Day, where he amplified conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and called for a member of Congress to be deported. The Daily Beast

The committee charged by Congress with overseeing federal construction is preparing to host a presentation on the White House ballroom building next month. The Washington Post

. Hello BlueSky, Special Christmas Greetings from Bilbo and Gimli . . . ... we wish you a wonderful holiday with peace and joy. 🐾 🎄 💙 🎅 🐾