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New Hampshire's wildflower, the Pink Lady Slipper Rolfe Park Trails

He doesn’t see the irony, does he?

The Trump administration has authorized the continued use of cancer-causing pesticide atrazine. Atrazine is banned in more than 60 countries.

The Financial Times reports that during his talks with Xi Jinping Donald Trump floated the idea that the US, China and Russia should co-operate against the International Criminal Court.

Political palate cleanser. Take a break from the rage for 96 seconds. This is a great story.

It is never, ever, too late to finish what you have started. #Classof2026

Should you ever be accused of being untidy, show them this photo of the offices of the New York Review of Books.

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CDC refuses to confirm or deny rumors that Americans in east-central Africa have been exposed to Ebola Virus. Highly unusual Sunday briefing left more questions than answers.

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The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has one of the few labs in the world which can study Ebola virus. In March 2025 RFK Jr had it shut down. We now have a huge Ebola outbreak on our hands. What a foolish move

Senator Cassidy put politics before the health of his country. His legacy will be the damage done by RFK Jr, and ironically for a gastroenterologist, more hepatitis in the US.

Two simple loops with your fingers. One pull. Suddenly the cord locks into a clean, adjustable clasp. No tools, no bulk, just neat enough for bracelets or necklaces. Old way was never this satisfying.

Another democracy demonized

A humpback whale stunned researchers after rolling onto its back to shield a frightened seal from a pod of hunting whales. The remarkable encounter took place near Antarctica during a marine expedition led by biologist Robert Pitman. Just moments before, several orcas had been relentlessly chasing the exhausted seal through the freezing water. Then an enormous humpback whale suddenly appeared. Witnesses watched as the whale repeatedly moved itself between the seal and the predators. At one point, it flipped onto its back and carefully balanced the seal on its chest, lifting it above the water while the orcas circled underneath attempting to reach it. Scientists say this behaviour may be far more common than once believed. Studies examining over 100 recorded interactions across six decades show humpback whales frequently interrupt whale hunts. While they are known to defend their own calves, researchers have also documented them protecting other species, including seals, sea lions, gray whales, and even fish. Observers have seen humpbacks rush directly at attacking orcas, strike the water with their huge fins and tails, vocalize loudly, and physically block predators from reaching their prey. Some of these dramatic standoffs have reportedly continued for hours. Researchers believe humpbacks may react to the sounds orcas make during hunts. Killer whales are often quiet while stalking prey, but become increasingly vocal during an attack. Scientists suspect humpbacks evolved to associate those sounds with threats to their own young, triggering powerful defensive instincts that may unintentionally save other animals as well.

Grocery prices in the U.S. soared faster in April than any month in nearly four years, driving up the cost of everything from frankfurters to tomatoes to cupcakes, according to government data. abcnews.link/xPaGhxl

A 22-year-old woman from Mexico's Tarahumara indigenous community has won a 50km (31 miles) ultramarathon wearing sandals. Maria Lorena Ramirez ran without any professional gear and her pair of sandals was reportedly made from recycled tire. She defeated 500 runners from 12 countries wearing a skirt and a scarf.

JUST IN: House Democrats secured the 218 signatures needed to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on Russia sanctions and Ukraine aid after Rep. Kevin Kiley joined Republicans Brian Fitzpatrick and Don Bacon in backing the petition.

This explains why they’ve been blocking sanctions against the Russian friendly regime

Looks like panic to me. What do you think?