John King
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Brit living in Texas of all places, IT Professional on a non stop quest to find authentic fish and chips here in the states - more Equalizer movies please !!!!!
Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train. A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social. Please repost with your own caption.
Talarico: Ken Paxton let a pedophile back onto our streets. Adam Hoffman should have served 25 years to life in prison, but instead served less than 29 days. And that's because Ken Paxton gave him an Epstein style sweetheart deal.
The “10 Letters a Day” exhibit at the Obama Presidential Center brings to life the moving, personal stories behind the letters President Obama read each night in office. Highlighting the power of connection, it’s no surprise this is his favorite exhibition.
The US and Iran have committed to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. But returning normal traffic in the strait presents significant challenges. Here's what to know
Why Restoring Normal Traffic Through Hormuz Won’t Be Easy
The US and Iran have committed to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important artery for shipping oil and natural gas, which has been largely blocked since the two countries went to war in February. However, returning traffic in the strait to prewar levels — if that day ever comes — presents significant challenges. The prediction market Kalshi assigns a 51% probability that traffic will return to normal before Aug. 1 and a 68% probability before Sept. 1.
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The Mountain is out! Mt Rainier from Kitsap Peninsula, Washington
Nearly 4,000 robotaxis are being recalled after more than a dozen incidents of the driverless vehicles entering hazardous areas. f-st.co/7CImzQC
Why were Waymo cars driving into active construction zones?
Nearly 4,000 robotaxis are being recalled after more than a dozen incidents of the driverless vehicles entering hazardous areas.
f-st.co
It feels strange that humanity dreams of finding life on distant planets while forests here vanish every day. A forest takes decades to grow, to cool the air, protect wildlife, and create peace—yet only moments to destroy. The most important world is the one we already inhabit.
Lush Forest Stream with Wooden Path
ALT: Lush Forest Stream with Wooden Path
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To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country. And to Joe and Jill, thank you for being on this journey with us.
Tonight’s Film Selection🍿🎥🎬: A really fun, exceptionally smart Redford favorite with a mind-bogglingly incredibly fantastic supporting cast. #TonightsFilmSelection
As Scotland fans descend on Boston for the country's first World Cup appearance in over 25 years, their beer consumption may be contributing to dry taps in the city, according to local bar owners.
The Great Lakes hold 6 quadrillion gallons of fresh water. Enough to cover the entire continental USA to a depth of 10 feet. 🌊🌊 My native apex predator of the deep (Lake Trout) would not like that tho
The Dalmatian pelican boasts a massive wingspan typically arranging 2.8 to 3.5 m. This incredible span makes the species one of the largest flying birds in the world. They show such elegance when landing gracefully on the water.
Scott Pelley has been fired by '60 Minutes.' From earlier today, here's some admiration for his willingness to speak truth to power. www.thebulwark.com/p/scott-pell...
Scott Pelley Is the Hero We Need
What we can learn from the ‘60 Minutes’ reporter who went to the mattresses.
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The cost of Solar panels and batteries has come down massively over the last 2-4 years. We should have these systems everywhere! Oil is a necessary evil, for now. But we need to rapidly move to renewables everywhere.
Seamen cannot legally abandon their ships until companies find replacements. Few are volunteering to relieve those stuck in the Strait of Hormuz
Asia’s stranded seafarers suffer as the Iran war drags on
In a more dangerous world, unsung mariners are under increasing threat
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State attorneys general across the country can intervene to stop this antitrust nightmare. We need to keep up this fight.
Train tickets to the NJ Stadium for the World Cup will cost $150 — more than 10 times the normal price — fans are incensed & European fans wonder why can’t they simply walk to MetLife Stadium? Surely a stadium near New York City would welcome pedestrians. #GreenSports www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/s...
New Yorkers to World Cup Fans: Please Don’t Walk to MetLife
nytimes.com
Sheyna Patel developed a hydrogel that removes more than 93% of PET microplastics from water. The material acts like a molecular sponge and could degrade waste using sunlight to help fight environmental pollution.
WALTER BAILEY: “Dr. King took a bullet in the neck. They were shot. Killed. Murdered. Advancing voting rights… it’s an insult to their legacy. To their deaths.” @GovBillLee @MarshaBlackburn SenJohnson BrentTaylorTN #Memphis
I know I’ve posted this one before — but it fits #WeekRforReflections just a little too perfectly to leave it in the archive. 😉 #UrbanGaze #Amberg #urbanphotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #AlphabetChallenge
When the water is still, everything becomes clear. And for a moment, the world feels almost whole. #WaterWednesday #AltoAdige #LagoCaldaro #landscapephotography 📷 #PhotographersOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #AlphabetChallenge #WeekRforReflections
