🕊️ Carlotta Falzone Robinson, PhD
@drcrob.bsky.social
Art historian/historian living the adjunct life. Dog mom, wife, British 19thc dec arts, WWI memorials, Celtic modernism 🇺🇦 🇮🇲 🇮🇹☮️
The Trump regime admitted in court filings that the cancellation of clean energy grants for Hawaiʻi was because the state voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, rather than the previously stated reasons of advancing energy needs or economic viability.
Trump Administration Lawyers Admit Hawaiʻi Funding Cuts Were Partisan
The admission about terminated clean energy grants emerged in recent court filings, confirming what many already suspected.
civilbeat.org
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/b...
Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War (Gift Article)
Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran. On one vessel, sailors have been held by the Iranian navy for more than three months.
nytimes.com
“I’m going to let the families figure that out," the president said of the feud between his supporters.
Trump Says Max Miller Is A 'Very Good Person,’ Declines To Step In On Abuse Accusations
Trump Says Max Miller Is A 'Very Good Person,’ Declines To Step In On Abuse Accusations
huffpost.com
My uncle turns 100 today. He’s an example of how a lifetime of athleticism and good living pay off.
Loved his garden hose shampoo and conditioning today. Special treat for the bestest boy.
No professional accomplishment has ever made me happier than this. theonion.com/translator-o...
Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film Adaptation
PHILADELPHIA—In a 4,500-word essay published in Harper’s Magazine, Emily Wilson, known for her popular translation of the Minions epic poem, blasted the latest film Thursday as a “sexless, bloodless” ...
theonion.com
Not enjoying the fragrance of wildfire on this summer’s eve!
Adjunct life: ready to start my two week summer vacation (the window between summer school and fall semester). I plan to make this the best summer vaycay ever
In this OUTRAGEOUS timeline we are in, an article like this appears after a few scrolls down the NYT webpage. We all know Trump is punishing Blue States. Here they are admitting it. This is blatantly unconstitutional
Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him (Gift Article)
Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
nytimes.com
🚨BREAKING: Two U.S. service members were killed when Iran attacked a military base in Jordan overnight, according to U.S. Central Command. Another soldier was missing in action at the base. There were also a handful of injuries, four serious, the military said.
Iran War Updates: 2 U.S. service members killed in Jordan defending against Iranian attacks
In addition to the two U.S. service members killed, another is currently missing in action, U.S. Central Command said on Saturday.
cbsnews.com
When they say “cooked fruit is safe” you have an excuse for a tarte aux prunes. Mais oui!!
💥 Israeli settlers are burning Palestinian homes and farmland in the village of Susya, occupied West Bank — in the middle of the night. Families are watching their homes burn. This is organized terror. Pure and simple. @sarahabdallah.bsky.social
Gotcha Day for this rescued pooch. 8 years with the smartest, politest, clumsiest cupcake of a dog.
This is total insanity. Words fail to explain how anyone let alone a plurality of voters thought giving an obviously demented person control of the most powerful government in the world was a good idea. We will be lucky to come out the other side of this alive.
The 80-year-old president has repeatedly faced questions about his mental and physical well-being during his second term.
Trump Refers To 'Islamic Republic Of Japan,' Calls Zelenskyy 'President Putin'
Trump Refers To 'Islamic Republic Of Japan,' Calls Zelenskyy 'President Putin'
huffpost.com
Window into the mocking with which foreign media is treating the situation. The latest on the live of Le Monde, France’s paper of record: “We’re being told Trump wants to file an appeal with Infantino alleging that the Belgian team played soccer.”
Badass of the ref to keep his Marlboros rolled in his shirt sleeve.
Maybe FIFA could offer to introduce an Orange Card, to be given when a player is just a total and complete asshole at every given opportunity? "Oh, look at that..the ref has given Ronaldo a straight Orange! He's been Trumped for just being an all-around prick"
Federal officials ordered thousands of people to evacuate the National Mall in Washington on Saturday night ahead of a speech by President Trump and a fireworks display to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. Crowds were told to seek shelter as severe storms approached the city.
Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech
Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were set to start. Some refused.
nyti.ms
A stranger stopped me to ask about the book I was carrying, saying she was looking for her next read. We chatted about past and future reads. Somehow that random moment made my day.
Bosnia's starting lineup is also a map of its war
Bosnia's starting lineup is also a map of its war
From Austria to Wisconsin, the squad's roster traces the paths refugees took fleeing genocide in the 1990s.
dlvr.it
Mitch McConnell found unconscious after ‘heart attack’ last month: reports
Mitch McConnell found unconscious after ‘heart attack’ last month: reports
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican received CPR and was rushed to the hospital following the June 14 health incident at his Washington home
trib.al
To be crystal clear here -- the nun was **wearing her habit** and walking to Sunday mass when ICE arrested her and hauled her off: apnews.com/article/nun-...
ICE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit
Diocese officials in south Texas say a nun walking to church dressed in her habit was detained by ICE officers and later released after members of Congress intervened.
apnews.com
