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4/6/2026 all temperatures in fahrenheit. City Temperature Data. High: 60° Low: 37° Last year High: 61° Low: 28° Personal Station CO2 Calibrated 3/31/2026, 396 ppm Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station -80°, wind chill -80° 0 wind Peter Clack @PeterDClack The oceans are the world's greatest living chemical buffering solution. Because the oceans contain such a colossal reservoir of dissolved inorganic carbon, they resist changes in pH. When CO₂ is added, the system shifts slightly but is anchored by the massive supply of carbonate from sediments and the weathering of continental rocks. The 'methane bomb' is a common myth of the upper atmosphere. In the deep ocean, methanotrophic microbes act as a biological filter, consuming methane at the source. This is an elegant, built-in safety valve that has operated for millions of years. Because water has a high specific heat and the ocean's volume is approximately 1.3 billion cubic kilometers, it acts as a global stabiliser. Changes that might appear 'rapid' in a lab beaker take centuries or millennia to process in the deep blue. Please repost and drop your thoughts below. 👇

💬 JUST IN: Judge Alan Schneider has granted Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X entry into a mental health diversion program following his arrest last August. The musician, born Montero Hill, faced four felony charges, including three counts of battery on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer, stemming from an incident where he was found walking nearly naked on Ventura Boulevard. The court determined on Monday that the singer’s behavior was linked to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and was aberrant from his normal conduct. Under the terms of the two-year program, Hill must adhere to a strict mental health regimen, obey all laws, and refrain from possessing weapons. If these conditions are met, the felony charges—which carried a potential five-year prison sentence—will be fully dismissed.Defense attorney Christy O’Connor informed the court that Hill successfully completed a two-month inpatient program in Arizona and continues to see a psychotherapist weekly. Following the hearing, the 26-year-old artist expressed his gratitude outside the courtroom, stating he was thankful for the outcome and was simply going through the flow of life. A progress report hearing has been scheduled for July 29 to monitor his compliance with the court-ordered treatment. If you had done what he's accused of doing, what would have been your sentence?

@4thOfJuly365 Excuse me, while I do 2 Our Fathers and 3 Hail Marys, for what I was thinking!

Forgive him father, he knows not what he does.

@Gunblaze1969 That's not SOME!

Are you ok with women who have some body hair?

AOC Spotted at New York Yankees Game Amid Government Shutdown tmz.com/2026/04/06/aoc…

A SWING AND A MISS The connection between the "swing and a miss" at Yankee Stadium and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has become a focal point of recent political and cultural commentary. Representing New York's 14th District, which borders the Bronx, AOC is frequently linked to the Yankees in a symbolic sense, but the current comparison stems from her recent legislative push that has stalled in the House. In late March 2026, AOC teamed up with Senator Bernie Sanders to introduce the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act. This ambitious bill aims to halt the construction of new, energy-intensive AI data centers until stricter environmental and labor standards are established. However, despite the high-profile launch and significant media coverage, the bill has failed to gain traction among House leadership. Critics and some moderate colleagues have characterized the effort as a "swing and a miss," arguing that the proposal is too restrictive for a rapidly growing tech sector and lacks the bipartisan support necessary to move past the committee stage. Please repost and drop your thoughts below. 👇 #AOC #LegislativeUpdate

A.I. BLOODBATH! Oracle Corporation has appointed Hilary Maxson as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective April 6, 2026, marking a significant leadership transition just days after the tech giant executed a massive workforce reduction. Maxson, who previously served as Group CFO for Schneider Electric, takes over the financial helm as the company aggressively pivots toward artificial intelligence infrastructure. The appointment comes in the immediate wake of what employees are describing as a "6:00 AM bloodbath." On March 31, approximately 30,000 workers, nearly 18.5% of Oracle's global workforce, reportedly received automated termination emails with no prior warning. The layoffs spanned major hubs in the United States and India, hitting divisions such as Oracle Health, NetSuite, and Cloud Operations. Internal reports indicate that many affected staff lost system access within minutes of the notification, a move critics have labeled as cold and automated. While Oracle has not publicly confirmed the total number of departures, financial filings reveal a restructuring budget that has ballooned to $2.1 billion. The company’s strategy appears to be a direct trade-off between "human capital" and "silicon capital." By cutting thousands of roles, Oracle aims to free up an estimated $8 billion to $10 billion in cash flow to fund its ambitious $150 billion "Stargate" AI supercomputer project and expand its data center footprint. Maxson's arrival follows the earlier resignation of long-time leader Safra Catz. In her new role, Maxson will report to CEO Clay Magouyrk. Her background in capital-intensive industries like energy and infrastructure is seen as a tactical fit for Oracle’s current focus on massive hardware and AI scaling. Industry analysts note the sharp contrast between the company's financial health and its recent labor decisions. Oracle’s most recent quarterly earnings showed a 27% jump in net income, reaching $3.7 billion. Despite this profitability, the company has framed the layoffs as an "inevitability" driven by AI, claiming that new code-generation technology allows them to build more software with fewer people.

🚨BREAKING NEWS JUST IN: Iran Rejects Latest Ceasefire Proposal as Trump Deadline Approaches. newsmax.com/world/globalta…

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The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the Department of Justice to dismiss the criminal contempt of Congress conviction against Steve Bannon. The High Court's intervention allows for the conviction and indictment to be formally erased from his record

@wakeupusa Funny, they've been saying that for over a hundred years!

Hillary Clinton: "I'm making sure we tell the story of climate change and what it’s going to do to our lives if we don’t act now." What's your response to her?

The use of private donations to fund enhancements to the White House and the creation of presidential libraries is a long-standing tradition in American history. While the federal government covers the basic operations and maintenance of the executive mansion, many of the more elaborate additions and historical preservation projects have relied on the generosity of private citizens and foundations. Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, every modern president has utilized private funding for projects related to their legacies. The most prominent example is the construction of presidential libraries, which are entirely built using private money before being turned over to the National Archives for operation. Within the White House itself, the White House Historical Association, a private non-profit, frequently funds the refurbishment of state rooms and the acquisition of historic art and furniture to ensure the building remains a premier national monument without placing the entire financial burden on taxpayers.

Do you agree with President Trump using private funding to build a "Presidential Ballroom" at the White House? A. YES B. NO C. Your Thoughts?

When you disrespect the judge, you go to jail.

Tensions reached a boiling point in a Pontotoc County courtroom as a heated exchange between attorney Rob Hopkins and Judge Lori Jackson was captured on video. The confrontation escalated quickly during the proceedings, drawing immediate attention to the courtroom dynamics. The footage shows the two legal professionals engaging in a sharp back and forth, with voices rising as arguments shifted from the merits of the case to the conduct of the hearing itself. Observers noted that the atmosphere in the room changed significantly when Judge Jackson sought to maintain order while Hopkins pushed forward with his line of reasoning. While courtroom disagreements are not uncommon, the intensity of this specific interaction has sparked conversation regarding professional decorum. The video provides a rare look at the high stakes environment of local judicial hearings and the pressures faced by those on both sides of the bench. #LegalNews #CourtroomDrama

Gas prices continue to climb across the region, leaving many Bay Area drivers paying more than $6 a gallon.

Where gas prices are rising fastest as Trump issues fresh warning to Iran foxbusiness.com/politics/where…

California’s soaring gas prices are being blamed on the war in the Middle East, but the reality is that the state has intentionally turned itself into a vulnerable "energy island." While activists have spent decades lobbying for higher fuel costs to curb consumption, the current crisis exposes the structural damage caused by radical policy decisions. Because of unique "boutique" fuel requirements and a lack of inbound crude oil pipelines from the rest of the United States, California cannot simply tap into the domestic oil boom. Instead, the state is forced to rely on foreign imports to meet a growing supply gap. This dependency is accelerating as heavy-handed regulations and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard drive major refineries out of the state. With the recent closure of the Phillips 66 Los Angeles refinery and the impending shutdown of Valero’s Benicia plant, California is losing roughly 17 to 20% of its refining capacity. Projections show the state can now only supply about 80% of its own fuel needs. This leaves Californians at the mercy of global OPEC pricing and maritime shipping disruptions. The spike at the pump isn't just a byproduct of geopolitical instability; it is the direct result of state policies that dismantled energy independence and left no domestic safety net. Environmentalists may be "crying foul" over the high prices, but this is the inevitable conclusion of the policies they championed. Be careful what you wish for. #EnergyCrisis #CaliforniaGas