In 1976, we had tall ships, parades, "1776," cool new coins, the Bicentennial Minute. And some level of commitment to the nation's founding principles, with the recognition that the work of living up to them remained unfinished. This (waves hands at everything) is not that.

“The vast majority of Canadians in every province say they’re proud to be Canadian, including in Quebec (81%) and Alberta (82%).” #CanadaDay

Some Sunday Black Boy Joy

They're remains now

RARE WORLD CUP ENTRY BRINGS JOY TO HAITI “It brings hope that we can exist with dignity on the international stage. … It is an awakening that says: ‘Yes, it is possible.’ That message is especially important for the youth” Widlore Mérencourt reports from Port-au-Prince

The last great Mayan capital, Mayapán, Yucatán. This walled city, known as the "Banner of the Maya," is located about 40 km of Mérida This city had about 4,000 structures and its imposing Kukulkan castle, a replica of the one at Chichen Itza. It housed approximately 12,000 inhabitants. 1200-1450CE.

Ballplayer in a position of striking the ball with the hip, kneeling on the left knee and the right slightly extended, and raised, and the left bent over the protector. The piece belongs to the Mayan culture; it was found in Jaina, Campeche. It dates from the Late Classic period (600-900CE).

Study splits Americans into nine political groups. Where do you belong? My story on the big @pewresearch.org political typology study -> www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

An unbearable World Cup drought has led Brazil to a solution once unthinkable: Hiring a foreign manager. This month, the Italian Carlo Ancelotti, the most decorated club coach in soccer history, will become the first foreigner to lead the most successful nation into the tournament

Few politicians carry quite as much baggage as Peru's Keiko Fujimori. Yet polls give the right-wing party boss a strong chance, on her fourth attempt, of winning the presidency Simeon Tegel reports from Lima

Meanwhile, the kids menu includes a hate crime against Gen X.

Zelensky taunts Putin in open letter: "We receive support. You receive sanctions" "You are the first ruler of Russia to turn to Pyongyang for assistance. And today you are fully dependent on China — also for the first time in Russia’s history" Full text: bit.ly/4uSLYSX

“Dark Horse,” which stars Jim Caviezel of Mel Gibson’s “Passion of the Christ,” was supposed to rehabilitate Jair Bolsonaro’s image as his son runs for president. It’s turning out quite differently Marina Dias reports from Brasília

“Distinguished journalist hangs out by Starbucks bathroom, eavesdropping”

The bathroom code at this Starbucks is 867-53 and it’s always amusing to hear younger customers repeat it to themselves so as not to forget

Oof. I just read your post in the most uncharitable, pedantic way possible, and I gotta tell ya: it's not looking good for you.

“When the history of Trump’s second administration is written, the whole sorry Kennedy Center chapter will be key to understanding the chaos, cruelty and grotesque egotism of the president, as well as the bravery and determination of those who resisted and persevered” @philipkennicott.bsky.social

THE FURTHER VIDEO GAMIFICATION OF WAR Ukraine is now awarding drone pilots points for kills, redeemable for more weapons. Targets are assigned varying values; enemy drone pilots earn twice as much as infantrymen David L. Stern reports from Kyiv

BREAKING Federal judge orders President Donald Trump’s name removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, says law makes "crystal clear" Congress intended the institution to honor JFK

Vancouver's warning to FIFA visitors on toxic drugs (which "may be more dangerous than what visitors are used to in other countries or regions") refers them to the kinds of harm-reduction services govts across Canada (incl Vancouver) have been moving away from www.vancouverfwc26.ca/know-before-...

This T-shirt of George Washington riding a Harley-Davidson has inspired conservatives, but historians point out several reasons why it may not have happened.

THIS JUST IN

Breaking news: A federal grand jury indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in an attempt to hold him accountable for the 1996 killing of four people. It is unlikely that the 94-year-old will be extradited to the U.S. to appear in court and face charges.

THIS JUST IN Motorist arrested after driving Cybertruck into Texas lake to test WADE MODE

EXCLUSIVE first Q&A since WH meeting “Trump knows I oppose war with Iran, disagree with his intervention in Venezuela and condemn the genocide that is happening in Palestine. ... What I want is for him to treat Brazil with respect, understanding that I am the democratically elected president here”

Rachel Entrekin ran the Cocodona 250 ultra-ultramarathon — it's actually 253.3 miles — in 56:09:48, 78 minutes ahead of the men's winner. Rachel Entrekin is awesome.

Also those kids are just miming to the music

Wendy Hernandez Reyes was deported to Honduras without her 2-year-old. In her absence, Orlin Hernandez Reyes was beaten to death. ICE's acting director blamed her for his killing @mariasacchetti.bsky.social reports

The United States sank $970 million into a U.N.-backed police mission to Haiti. During its 22-month deployment, warlords rampaged freely, gang territory expanded and the country suffered two of its deadliest massacres. Now the U.S. is trying again Widlore Mérancourt and Amanda Coletta report

The investigation into Smith College began because Rachel Levine gave the commencement address last year. Smith College has had male commencement speakers before but it's having a trans speaker that caused the Trump admin to go after them. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/04/m...

As Trump’s effective fuel blockade chokes Cuba, a few moms are opening a rare unmoderated glimpse of everyday struggles on the island Great reporting from @schmidtsam.bsky.social

Stereotypically Jeju weekend: cloudy weather, horses, delicious fish, aged black pork. Also ate lots of tangerines of course.

Olivia Pichardo gets final out in Brown win over Cornell, is first woman to pitch in Division One college baseball game

friendly reminder ahead of the much dreaded #CincoDeMayo

"...the real function of this ballroom isn’t about governance or diplomacy. It’s about fundraising, about endless rubber-chicken dinners for cadres of donors seeking influence and business leaders hungry for government contracts." www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

Here's your moment of zen: A "holy" cat named Coco stands at the entrance of a church in Mexico, seemingly blessing everyone who walks in 🐱

250 years later the king lectures the U.S. government on democracy

“Rodríguez wore the pin when she visited Barbados on Monday, and previously, during a visit to Grenada earlier in April.”

“This is unprecedented, unlawful, and going nowhere,” said Anna Gomez, the lone Democrat on the panel. “It is a political stunt and it won’t stick. Companies should challenge it head-on. The First Amendment is on their side” @scottnover.bsky.social reports www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, serving 27 years for attempting a military coup after he lost the 2022 election, has chosen his oldest son to challenge Lula in October. If elected, Flávio Bolsonaro says, he’ll pardon his dad www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...

What are the odds he’ll be pardoned? www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Nicely Put.......

I spent the day trying to reenact an episode of The Golden Girls with chickens. What an ordeal!

"What narrative should we tell ourselves about the nation’s past?" Author Marc Egnal turns a critical eye towards American history in CHALLENGING THE MYTHS OF U.S. HISTORY and how can we reexamine it: www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/h... #OAH26

Great news for Pittsburgh, the @post-gazette.com and @thebaltimorebanner.com!

There he goes again www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...

Gifts I will accept from the federal government in lieu of cheap gas: - cheese - chocolate - bike tuneup - a free ticket to the Alternate Canada I assume we're all moving to when the wildfires overwhelm us

I mean, don’t send him back to the Vatican

4/5: "Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!" 4/12: “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz” wapo.st/4cEPoSD

BREAKING Hungarians tire of winning www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...