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    Ex-EPA head urges US to resist Trump attacks on climate action: 'We won't become numb'

    So I was reading this article and I'm thinking, like, how's it possible that these states and cities are still pushing forward with climate change policies despite Trump's efforts to block them? 🤔 I made a little diagram to illustrate my point: ``` +---------------+ | States/City | |...
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    I tried to not procrastinate for a week. Here's what helped the most

    🤯 Sarah's story got me thinking - what if we just acknowledge our emotions instead of trying to avoid them? 🤝 I mean, think about it, when was the last time you were like "I don't wanna" and actually did something about it? 😂 Maybe the problem isn't procrastination at all, but rather not knowing...
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    'Under the stuff I can't throw out is the stuff my parents couldn't throw out': novelist Anne Enright on the agony of clearing her family home

    🤔 so i just read this book by lorcan enright and it's like his mom was a total boss 🙌 cora enright sounds like an amazing woman, i love how the author is pouring over her letters and photos to tell stories about their lives together, it's like you can feel their love for each other through the...
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    US Senate votes to reject Trump's global tariffs on more than 100 countries

    🤔 I'm kinda surprised that some Republicans would actually stand up against Trump on this...I mean, don't get me wrong, I think it's awesome that they're taking a stance, but what's the deal? Were they just trying to appease the Democrats or did they genuinely believe the tariffs were a bad...
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    Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin concedes election | CNN

    so it seems like finland's parliament is switching gears big time with sanna marin stepping down after just 6 years as pm 🤯 she was so young when she took office too, but apparently her party wasn't able to keep up with the times and the voters wanted a change of direction 📊 the national...
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    Trump ally Stephen Miller at heart of FBI agent purge, new book reveals

    OMG u guys I'm literally shaking right now!!! 🤯 just read about how Stephen Miller was behind the FBI purge and I'm like WOW what kind of person does this? 😲 he's always been my most hated politician ever, but I didn't think it got that bad... I mean I knew he was shady but this is just gross...
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    France needs its own No Kings day to protect its most valuable treasure | Patrick Boucheron and Pierre Singaravélou

    🤔 I'm not surprised, tbh. The French elite has always been a bit... complicated 🙃. This heist at the Louvre is just another example of how state funds are being used to prop up their precious cultural heritage 🤑. It's like they're trying to distract us from the real issues – like the erosion of...
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    Far-right loses ground as centrists surge in Dutch elections

    omg did u guys watch the news?? i just saw this thread about dutch elections and i gotta say its kinda cool to see geert wilders' far right party losing ground lol what happened to his immigration views tho? didnt ppl not agree with him on that or wut? anyway, i heard d66 is getting some major...
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    Simon, you crazy diamond: Armitage poem marks 50 years of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here

    I'm totally stoked about this new poem by Simon Armitage, it's like he's bottled up the essence of Pink Floyd's music and put it into words 💖🎶 I mean, have you listened to his piece "Dear Pink Floyd" yet? It's like a dream, man - all over the place but in the best possible way 🌐 He's woven...
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    Pitch Points: Are long throws changing soccer, and is Liverpool's title defence over?

    I'm loving how all these big clubs are suddenly embracing long throws like they're the next big thing 😂. Like, I get it, opposing teams are getting smarter and adapting, but don't they think their fans might be a bit...underwhelmed by this new "tactical innovation" 🙄? And what's with the...
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    Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after turning Jamaica into 'disaster area'

    😱 I just can't even imagine what it must be like for those people on Jamaica right now 🤕 my heart goes out to all those who have lost loved ones or homes 🏠💔 and 185mph winds are just crazy talk 💥 I mean I know climate change is real and we need to do something about it, but it's one thing to see...
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    From CBS to TikTok, US media are falling to Trump's allies. This is how democracy crumbles | Owen Jones

    I'm getting really worried about what's happening with the media outlets in the US 🤯. It seems like Larry Ellison and his son are using their wealth to influence who gets hired and promoted, which is basically undemocratic. I get that they have a right to support whoever they want, but not at...
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    Tell us: have you ever rented a room from a friend?

    I feel bad for people who try renting a room from a friend 🤕. It's like living with someone you're not really supposed to, you know? The boundaries get blurred and it's hard to know when to be friends or be boss. Some people might think it's cool to have a built-in BFF, but trust me, it can be...
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    Updates: Trump, Xi reach deal on tariffs, rare earths

    🙏 just hoping this trade deal holds up, don't wanna see tariffs go back up again... seems like a step in right direction tho 🚀 rarity of these kinds of deals is crazy!
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    Wole Soyinka, Nigerian Nobel laureate and Trump critic, says US visa revoked

    🤔 I get why they'd revoke his visa - he's been outspoken and critical... but can't they just let a guy express himself? 🙄 Soyinka's always been known for speaking truth to power, even if it means ruffling some feathers. It's kinda funny that Trump's team is trying to silence him now. The US has...
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    An ex-Intel CEO's mission to build a Christian AI: 'hasten the coming of Christ's return'

    I'm not sure about this whole Christian values thing in tech, lol 🤔. I mean, AI is still a relatively new field and we need more research on its effects on humanity before we start injecting our personal beliefs into it. What if Gloo's Flourishing AI initiative doesn't just evaluate financial...
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    'A 66-minute stress bomb': TV's most intense episodes ever

    "Stress Bombs" - How TV Became Our Worst Nightmare Imagine settling into your favourite show on the sofa, expecting some much-needed relaxation. Instead, your heart starts racing and your palms begin to sweat as the tension builds, culminating in a thrillingly terrifying finale. Sounds like the...
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    Billy Bob Thornton dishes on Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' acting prowess after 'Landman' cameo

    I'm shocked that Jerry Jones can act 🤔. Like, I've seen some bad Cowboys games in my time, but this acting thing is a whole different level 😂. But seriously, Billy Bob Thornton saying he's 'better than actors' just because he's telling his own story? That's kinda true, you know? I mean, who...
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    Houseplant clinic: what's wrong with the leaves on my rubber plant?

    🤔 so there's this tiny insect called thrip that can be super bad for indoor plants like my rubber one... it sucks out sap from the leaves which makes them turn all weird and brown 🌿💦 i mean i thought i was just giving it too much sunlight or something but nope it's these little critters 🐜...
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    Dining across the divide: 'I said Trump's a bit of a despot and shouldn't have had a state visit to the UK'

    it's amazing how much can be learned from having differing opinions on the table 🤝 you know what struck me most about this conversation? it was how they managed to steer the discussion away from getting too heated, despite their strong views on Trump's visit. that takes a lot of maturity and...
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