I heard an MS NOW reporter describe GOP resistance to Ukraine aid as “isolationist.” But when you see Republicans plunge the U.S. into a Mideast war, steal Venezuelan oil and blow up boats in international waters, it’s clear that over-all GOP policy is not isolationist. It is, however, pro-Putin.

Lousy pic, thru a window, of my first Rose-breasted Grosbeak. #birds #newjersey

When I was working on my first book, Nature Obscura, I wrote to David Attenborough to tell him how much he inspired me, which led to me writing that book and to thank him. I never expected a hand written letter in return. It's one of my greatest treasures. Happy 100th birthday, Sir David.

Scoop: Two organizations that hold Paramount stock have sent a letter to the company's chief legal officer demanding to inspect records over concerns the Ellisons have agreed to compromise CNN to secure approval of its WBD merger. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/paramount-...

It would be nice if we had an FBI Director focused on responding to things like this with the same verve he shows for abusing his power to investigate people who discuss his consumption of alcohol.

Like the vast majority of spiders (certain Australian psychopaths excepted) the Brown Recluse does not seek confrontation and will only bite if threatened or trapped. To use words Kyle Rittenhouse will understand, Brown Recluses have a Castle Doctrine and abide by strict Stand Your Ground laws.

‘Dispute’, a quite impressive real picture captured by Polish photographer Jacek Stankiewicz, featuring two birds embroiled in what appears to be an animated argument. Original post

Internet's closed for the rest of the day, folks. Try again tomorrow.

The cat's on the roof.

As a longtime TV news person, I'd be tempted to say what's happening at CBS is journalism malpractice except journalism has nothing to do it. It's an arrogant political strategy that viewers have soundly rejected. My latest: open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...

Today in History: May 6th 1937: While attempting to land in New Jersey, the Hindenburg burst into flames and was destroyed, killing 36 people. The disaster marked the end of the use of rigid airships in commercial air transportation.

I am quite proud of this.

I say this without even a smidge of snark or sarcasm... I thought Ted Turner died a decade ago. No idea where I got this notion.

How to NOT rescue a stranded whale. jfc. #2026MMM

FOUR GIGABYTES. Without permission.

If you enjoy playing with these data (stretching, exposure stacking, timelapse, etc.) please note that these releases are lossy .jpg versions and that the Artemis II lunar science team is preparing the full-res RAW and native .tif files for release in the Planetary Data System. Stay Tuned!!!

By me at this.weekinsecurity.com: I'm suing the U.S. government under the Freedom of Information Act.

Weaponized Opossums #2026MMM www.tampabay.com/news/environ...

At the rate Trump keeps bragging about his doctors repeatedly making him take the dementia screener, it's only a matter of time before he starts bragging about other oddities. "The thickest blood they'd ever seen. Direct quote. The thickest!"

Just checking in on our well-regulated militia, Oklahoma division: All normal. www.koco.com/article/edmo...

“It will be surrounded by open water, and you can’t keep an island situated below sea level afloat. There’s no amount of money that can do that.” ‘Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/m…

Senator Booker - this is not a good bill. I don't want unregulated ChatBot companies to have a scan of my child's face. They are being taught how to use ChatBots in school so I now have to opt them out of that? @booker.senate.gov

Same. This is not a good bill @booker.senate.gov @kim.senate.gov.

Holy shit. I didn't know there was such a thing as a 12 alarm fire. #NewJersey

I appeared on @tvpworld.bsky.social to talk about the collapse of American power: "I do not believe there are any circumstances under which the United States will stand by the North Atlantic Treaty and stand by European allies when they are attacked by russia." youtu.be/6O4nn58WHZ0

#NJ Reps are in district this week. (Except for Rep Kean who has been home for over 2 months.) Good day to visit their regional office and find out what they are doing to stop the #Roxbury concentration camp build.

I suspect that the Powers That Be looooove AI because it disengages your brain and softens your thinking. Your free thought, your imagination, gets unplugged and into the socket, the AI node goes. And they control that node. Which means they control your mind. So: they start with kids.

I read this and didn’t bat an eye. That’s the state of things.

Jimmy Breslin said Rudy Giuliani was “a small man in search of a balcony.” It doesn’t get any better than that.

Go toward the light, Rudy! #86108

Now is the four seasons total landscaping of our discontent

Oh no! Did someone pat him on the back or something?

Send JD Vance asap

This is the unfortunate political reality for the next three years. Mutually Assured Destruction. Add another line item to Project 2029’s task list.

Do YOU have a backyard Osprey? #birds #osprey

HAPPENING NOW: Protestors staging a die in in front of xAI! Please share out in support of our folks…all eyes on Memphis! www.facebook.com/share/p/18Ls...

Since I've lectured about it in 2 classes over the past couple weeks & have all the slides readily available, allow me to take this opportunity to do a brief educational 🧵 about (some of) the history of scientific racism & eugenics in the US.

I've streamlined all of this information significantly, obviously. But I think it's important to reiterate David's point, proven by history, that the Venn diagram of fascism and eugenics is just a circle, and America has never been a stranger to either.

With a bow on it for Putin.

The US needs its bases in Germany more than Germany needs them. Stuttgart Army Garrison and Ramstein Air Base are crucial hubs for US military operations across Europe, Africa and the ME. This is like drinking poison and expecting the other guy to keel over.

Trump is going to start illegal wars, terrorize ethnic groups and pardon his fellow criminals until the people stop him. Make sure everyone you know is registered to vote. And make sure they do so 6 months from now. This is the year we take back our country or lose it.

When Republicans deny health care to millions of Americans, the NY Times blames “Congress” rather than Republicans.

To the criminal gang in the White House, rules are for fools, and laws are on pause.

Build your very own model of a planetary system and learn how scientists study exoplanets with satellites like ESA’s Cheops. Instructions are available here 👉 https://hackanexoplanet.esa.int/exoplanets-in-motion/ 🔭 #edusky

Snapped this on the way to taking the grandson to pre-school this morning

Get to work, grandma! No free rides in THIS country!

The surveillance state is out of control.

Taxes on wealthy residents have gained traction in at least a dozen states. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/04/29/r...

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