I would like to formally announce that I have brokered a peace agreement between Norway and Antarctica. This has officially ended what has been called the "Ball Froster War". Thank you for your attention in this manner. - JCR

I would like to formally announce that I have brokered a peace agreement between Turkey and Chili. This has officially ended what has been called the "War Between Two Countries that Share a Name with Food". Thank you for your attention in this manner. - JCR

I would like to formally announce that I have brokered a peace agreement between Andorra and Palau. This has officially ended what has been called the "War Between Two Countries Most People Have Never Heard Of War". Thank you for your attention in this manner. - JCR

I would like to formally announce that I have brokered a peace agreement between Australia and New Zealand. This officially ends what has been called the "Our flags are too similar and the loser has to change their flag" war. Thank you for your attention to this matter. - JCR

The accuracy of the political cartoons recently is incredibly painful.

Australian newspaper "The Sun-Herald" opinion piece calls it out. American msm, take notes.

He didn't wear a suit, but he received a pardon and was treated better than Zelenskyy was.

Replacing NATO By @deAdder Substack: open.substack.com/pub/deadder/...

Just had this cartoon removed from the Zuckhole. Apparently breaches standards on nudity...

I have worked with many untenured staff scientists & PIs at NIH. They are incredible colleagues who chose science in public service over more lucrative careers. Devaluing their commitment & professionalism is among the most cruel aspects of the DOGE purge www.science.org/content/arti...

NOAA Fisheries is vital for both ocean health & human well-being. It safeguards marine ecosystems & species, ensures sustainable seafood, and supports coastal economies. Without it, overfishing, habitat loss, and food insecurity would threaten us all. Protect our oceans—protect our future!

Pumpkin Spice Palpatine has done more to destroy the U.S. in a month than the USSR ever could have shy of nukes

Some examples of research USGS does that is at risk with RIFs and restructuring: - earth quake and volcano monitoring and warnings - landslide risk assessments - water quality testing - wildlife conservation - wildfire prevention and post-fire rehabilitation - invasive species tracking

When America has your back — the weekly illustration from The Economist