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White Mischief:
On this day in history, 85 years ago, January 24, 1941, Lord Josslyn Victor “Joss” Hay, 22nd Earl of Erroll, was found dead from a gunshot wound in his Buick southwest of Nairobi, Kenya. (1/5)
On this day in history, 85 years ago, January 24, 1941, Lord Josslyn Victor “Joss” Hay, 22nd Earl of Erroll, was found dead from a gunshot wound in his Buick southwest of Nairobi, Kenya. (1/5)
January 24, 2026 at 9:04 PM
White Mischief:
On this day in history, 85 years ago, January 24, 1941, Lord Josslyn Victor “Joss” Hay, 22nd Earl of Erroll, was found dead from a gunshot wound in his Buick southwest of Nairobi, Kenya. (1/5)
On this day in history, 85 years ago, January 24, 1941, Lord Josslyn Victor “Joss” Hay, 22nd Earl of Erroll, was found dead from a gunshot wound in his Buick southwest of Nairobi, Kenya. (1/5)
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"The precedent is simple."
Is This What JD Vance Meant By 'Absolute Immunity'?
"The precedent is simple."
www.huffpost.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:07 PM
"The precedent is simple."
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I went online to see whether Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is still intact, and I was astonished to find the photograph below in a Newsweek article from ten days ago confirming that it is.
It really underscores Americans' incredible forbearance that this hasn't been removed yet.
It really underscores Americans' incredible forbearance that this hasn't been removed yet.
January 24, 2026 at 8:31 AM
I went online to see whether Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is still intact, and I was astonished to find the photograph below in a Newsweek article from ten days ago confirming that it is.
It really underscores Americans' incredible forbearance that this hasn't been removed yet.
It really underscores Americans' incredible forbearance that this hasn't been removed yet.
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Discovery of Insulin:
On this day in history, 104 years ago, January 23, 1922, 14-year-old diabetic Leonard Thompson—described as “on death’s door”—was injected with a pancreatic extract (insulin), and he became brighter and more active as his blood sugar levels dropped dramatically. (1/5)
On this day in history, 104 years ago, January 23, 1922, 14-year-old diabetic Leonard Thompson—described as “on death’s door”—was injected with a pancreatic extract (insulin), and he became brighter and more active as his blood sugar levels dropped dramatically. (1/5)
January 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Discovery of Insulin:
On this day in history, 104 years ago, January 23, 1922, 14-year-old diabetic Leonard Thompson—described as “on death’s door”—was injected with a pancreatic extract (insulin), and he became brighter and more active as his blood sugar levels dropped dramatically. (1/5)
On this day in history, 104 years ago, January 23, 1922, 14-year-old diabetic Leonard Thompson—described as “on death’s door”—was injected with a pancreatic extract (insulin), and he became brighter and more active as his blood sugar levels dropped dramatically. (1/5)
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Ukraine Independence:
On this day in history, 108 years ago, January 22, 1918, the Ukrainian People’s Republic declared its independence from Russia, with the ratification of the Fourth Universal by the Ukrainian Central Council. (1/5)
On this day in history, 108 years ago, January 22, 1918, the Ukrainian People’s Republic declared its independence from Russia, with the ratification of the Fourth Universal by the Ukrainian Central Council. (1/5)
January 22, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Ukraine Independence:
On this day in history, 108 years ago, January 22, 1918, the Ukrainian People’s Republic declared its independence from Russia, with the ratification of the Fourth Universal by the Ukrainian Central Council. (1/5)
On this day in history, 108 years ago, January 22, 1918, the Ukrainian People’s Republic declared its independence from Russia, with the ratification of the Fourth Universal by the Ukrainian Central Council. (1/5)
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There’s no reforming this
January 22, 2026 at 6:17 PM
There’s no reforming this
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Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
January 22, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
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Think of all the initiatives Trump has launched that there would be no purpose in him launching if he believed America was going to keep having presidential elections—as Dems would simply undo all of them.
Venezuela, Board of Peace, Greenland, his ballroom, the Trump Card...the list goes on and on.
Venezuela, Board of Peace, Greenland, his ballroom, the Trump Card...the list goes on and on.
January 22, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Think of all the initiatives Trump has launched that there would be no purpose in him launching if he believed America was going to keep having presidential elections—as Dems would simply undo all of them.
Venezuela, Board of Peace, Greenland, his ballroom, the Trump Card...the list goes on and on.
Venezuela, Board of Peace, Greenland, his ballroom, the Trump Card...the list goes on and on.
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You could spend a very difficult and consternating lifetime trying to determine whether the bigger con man is Donald Trump or Elon Musk, and whose actions have cost more lives
It is difficult to imagine two men the jailing of which would have a more beneficial effect on the welfare of the species
It is difficult to imagine two men the jailing of which would have a more beneficial effect on the welfare of the species
January 22, 2026 at 6:36 PM
You could spend a very difficult and consternating lifetime trying to determine whether the bigger con man is Donald Trump or Elon Musk, and whose actions have cost more lives
It is difficult to imagine two men the jailing of which would have a more beneficial effect on the welfare of the species
It is difficult to imagine two men the jailing of which would have a more beneficial effect on the welfare of the species
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UPDATE: The last war criminal from the 2016 Red Sea Conspiracy that installed Trump as POTUS via illegal election interference—MBS—has been added to Trump's "Board of Peace."
Trump-allied psychopathic autocrats from Hungary, Argentina and Turkey have also joined.
It really is the New Axis of Evil.
Trump-allied psychopathic autocrats from Hungary, Argentina and Turkey have also joined.
It really is the New Axis of Evil.
U.S. Lays Out a Glittering Plan for Gaza, Including Skyscrapers
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:35 PM
UPDATE: The last war criminal from the 2016 Red Sea Conspiracy that installed Trump as POTUS via illegal election interference—MBS—has been added to Trump's "Board of Peace."
Trump-allied psychopathic autocrats from Hungary, Argentina and Turkey have also joined.
It really is the New Axis of Evil.
Trump-allied psychopathic autocrats from Hungary, Argentina and Turkey have also joined.
It really is the New Axis of Evil.
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Thus far no Dem has gotten Jack Smith to repeat his explanation that he got the phone records of Jim Jordan bc Meadows told him Jordan was scared.
January 22, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Thus far no Dem has gotten Jack Smith to repeat his explanation that he got the phone records of Jim Jordan bc Meadows told him Jordan was scared.
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Miss “X”:
On this day in history, 88 years ago, January 21, 1938, Percy Glading and two accomplices were arrested at London’s Charing Cross Station and charged with espionage on behalf of the Soviet Union based on information from British secret agent Olga Gray (code name: Miss “X”). (1/5)
On this day in history, 88 years ago, January 21, 1938, Percy Glading and two accomplices were arrested at London’s Charing Cross Station and charged with espionage on behalf of the Soviet Union based on information from British secret agent Olga Gray (code name: Miss “X”). (1/5)
January 21, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Miss “X”:
On this day in history, 88 years ago, January 21, 1938, Percy Glading and two accomplices were arrested at London’s Charing Cross Station and charged with espionage on behalf of the Soviet Union based on information from British secret agent Olga Gray (code name: Miss “X”). (1/5)
On this day in history, 88 years ago, January 21, 1938, Percy Glading and two accomplices were arrested at London’s Charing Cross Station and charged with espionage on behalf of the Soviet Union based on information from British secret agent Olga Gray (code name: Miss “X”). (1/5)
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"'Our operations are lawful, targeted and focused on individuals who pose a serious threat to this community,' Bovino said..."
Again, Liam is **five**. Five years old.
Again, Liam is **five**. Five years old.
Please help us bring Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos (he’s only 5 years of age and is currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and his father were kidnapped by ICE. This will help the family with legal services to help reunite Liam and his dad with their family.
gofund.me/be8a1b2ab
gofund.me/be8a1b2ab
Donate to Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home, organized by sarai Orquiz
Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos is just 5 years old and currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and h… sarai Orquiz needs your support for Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home
gofund.me
January 22, 2026 at 2:46 AM
"'Our operations are lawful, targeted and focused on individuals who pose a serious threat to this community,' Bovino said..."
Again, Liam is **five**. Five years old.
Again, Liam is **five**. Five years old.
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Olympic Boycott:
On this day in history, 46 years ago, January 20, 1980, President Jimmy Carter sent a letter to Robert Kane, president of the United States Olympic Committee, requesting a boycott of the Olympic games in Moscow unless the Soviet Union withdrew its troops from Afghanistan. (1/6)
On this day in history, 46 years ago, January 20, 1980, President Jimmy Carter sent a letter to Robert Kane, president of the United States Olympic Committee, requesting a boycott of the Olympic games in Moscow unless the Soviet Union withdrew its troops from Afghanistan. (1/6)
January 20, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Olympic Boycott:
On this day in history, 46 years ago, January 20, 1980, President Jimmy Carter sent a letter to Robert Kane, president of the United States Olympic Committee, requesting a boycott of the Olympic games in Moscow unless the Soviet Union withdrew its troops from Afghanistan. (1/6)
On this day in history, 46 years ago, January 20, 1980, President Jimmy Carter sent a letter to Robert Kane, president of the United States Olympic Committee, requesting a boycott of the Olympic games in Moscow unless the Soviet Union withdrew its troops from Afghanistan. (1/6)
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I am not exaggerating when I say ICE functions as a terrorist organization in the Twin Cities. The goal seems to be to harass and frighten people (the ones who are lucky enough to not be abducted, at least) and it's deeply unsettling when you learn they're in your neighborhood.
January 20, 2026 at 5:07 AM
I am not exaggerating when I say ICE functions as a terrorist organization in the Twin Cities. The goal seems to be to harass and frighten people (the ones who are lucky enough to not be abducted, at least) and it's deeply unsettling when you learn they're in your neighborhood.
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ACLU:
On this day in history, 106 years ago, January 19, 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union was founded as a reorganized successor to the National Civil Liberties Bureau. Its stated goal is the protection of the freedoms outlined in the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution. (1/4)
On this day in history, 106 years ago, January 19, 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union was founded as a reorganized successor to the National Civil Liberties Bureau. Its stated goal is the protection of the freedoms outlined in the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution. (1/4)
January 19, 2026 at 6:49 PM
ACLU:
On this day in history, 106 years ago, January 19, 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union was founded as a reorganized successor to the National Civil Liberties Bureau. Its stated goal is the protection of the freedoms outlined in the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution. (1/4)
On this day in history, 106 years ago, January 19, 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union was founded as a reorganized successor to the National Civil Liberties Bureau. Its stated goal is the protection of the freedoms outlined in the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution. (1/4)
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Pew Research Institute (2023):
• Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants
• Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants
• Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.
And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."
It's *not* about immigration.
• Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants
• Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants
• Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.
And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."
It's *not* about immigration.
January 18, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Pew Research Institute (2023):
• Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants
• Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants
• Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.
And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."
It's *not* about immigration.
• Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants
• Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants
• Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.
And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."
It's *not* about immigration.
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Botany Bay:
On this day in history, 238 years ago, January 18, 1788, in response to prison overcrowding, a British convoy of eleven ships known as the First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay carrying more than 1400 convicts, colonial officials, and settlers. (1/4)
On this day in history, 238 years ago, January 18, 1788, in response to prison overcrowding, a British convoy of eleven ships known as the First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay carrying more than 1400 convicts, colonial officials, and settlers. (1/4)
January 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Botany Bay:
On this day in history, 238 years ago, January 18, 1788, in response to prison overcrowding, a British convoy of eleven ships known as the First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay carrying more than 1400 convicts, colonial officials, and settlers. (1/4)
On this day in history, 238 years ago, January 18, 1788, in response to prison overcrowding, a British convoy of eleven ships known as the First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay carrying more than 1400 convicts, colonial officials, and settlers. (1/4)
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“Strong to the Finich ’cause I Eats Me Spinach”
On this day in history, 97 years ago, January 17, 1929, the character of Popeye made his debut in the “Thimble Theatre” comic strip by Max Segar, syndicated by King Features Syndicate Inc. (1/4)
On this day in history, 97 years ago, January 17, 1929, the character of Popeye made his debut in the “Thimble Theatre” comic strip by Max Segar, syndicated by King Features Syndicate Inc. (1/4)
January 17, 2026 at 9:27 PM
“Strong to the Finich ’cause I Eats Me Spinach”
On this day in history, 97 years ago, January 17, 1929, the character of Popeye made his debut in the “Thimble Theatre” comic strip by Max Segar, syndicated by King Features Syndicate Inc. (1/4)
On this day in history, 97 years ago, January 17, 1929, the character of Popeye made his debut in the “Thimble Theatre” comic strip by Max Segar, syndicated by King Features Syndicate Inc. (1/4)
great us of AI! 😂🤣😍
When you didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize…
…but you really want it anyway. 🏆🎶
New musical satire just dropped.
WATCH: youtu.be/gwH9Tc7Jt1o
#PeacePrize
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…but you really want it anyway. 🏆🎶
New musical satire just dropped.
WATCH: youtu.be/gwH9Tc7Jt1o
#PeacePrize
Created with @hailuoai.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 7:11 PM
great us of AI! 😂🤣😍
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Jazz at Carnegie:
On this day in history, 88 years ago, January 16, 1938, clarinetist Benny Goodman, the “King of Swing,” became the first jazz bandleader to perform at Carnegie Hall. Among the performers playing with his band were Harry James, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, and Count Basie. (1/5)
On this day in history, 88 years ago, January 16, 1938, clarinetist Benny Goodman, the “King of Swing,” became the first jazz bandleader to perform at Carnegie Hall. Among the performers playing with his band were Harry James, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, and Count Basie. (1/5)
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Jazz at Carnegie:
On this day in history, 88 years ago, January 16, 1938, clarinetist Benny Goodman, the “King of Swing,” became the first jazz bandleader to perform at Carnegie Hall. Among the performers playing with his band were Harry James, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, and Count Basie. (1/5)
On this day in history, 88 years ago, January 16, 1938, clarinetist Benny Goodman, the “King of Swing,” became the first jazz bandleader to perform at Carnegie Hall. Among the performers playing with his band were Harry James, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, and Count Basie. (1/5)
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A reminder that you now live in a country that has concentration camps & multiple classes of citizenship & party-affiliated paramilitaries knocking door-to-door hunting groups it doesn’t like, & we told you this would happen if people didn’t go to jail & weren’t barred from office for trying a coup.
January 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM
A reminder that you now live in a country that has concentration camps & multiple classes of citizenship & party-affiliated paramilitaries knocking door-to-door hunting groups it doesn’t like, & we told you this would happen if people didn’t go to jail & weren’t barred from office for trying a coup.
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(🚨) MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: Republican-Appointed Federal Judge Rules That Kristi Noem and Marco Rubio "Illegally Conspired" to Arrest and Cage People Exercising Their First Amendment Rights—and Notes Rubio As Highest-Ranking U.S. Official Ever to Run Such a Conspiracy
Trump cabinet secretaries conspired to violate Constitution, judge says
“The cabinet secretaries and ostensibly, the president of the United States, are not honoring the First Amendment,” U.S. District Judge William Young declared.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:13 AM
(🚨) MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: Republican-Appointed Federal Judge Rules That Kristi Noem and Marco Rubio "Illegally Conspired" to Arrest and Cage People Exercising Their First Amendment Rights—and Notes Rubio As Highest-Ranking U.S. Official Ever to Run Such a Conspiracy
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"He said he saw guards choking Lunas Campos and heard Lunas Campos repeatedly saying, 'No puedo respirar' — Spanish for 'I can’t breathe'..."
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
A fellow detainee says he witnessed Geraldo Lunas Campos being choked to death by guards at the ICE detention center in Texas on Jan. 3.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:10 AM
"He said he saw guards choking Lunas Campos and heard Lunas Campos repeatedly saying, 'No puedo respirar' — Spanish for 'I can’t breathe'..."
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...