John Stempin

You’ll see all sorts of things — maybe unexpected — in my tweet stream. Here’s why. twitter.com/nprscottsimon/…

The USDA has kept raccoon rabies out of the central United States for over 30 years by air-dropping fish-flavored ravioli from helicopters. Each one is a small packet coated in fishmeal with an oral rabies vaccine inside. Raccoons, foxes, coyotes, and skunks find them by smell, bite through, and swallow. Many animals that consume the bait develop immunity, helping build a protective barrier across populations. The bait is generally considered safe for pets and tested in many non-target species. The USDA's Wildlife Services has been running this since 1995. Without the bait program, raccoon rabies very likely would have spread much further west. A federal program you've probably never heard of is protecting your pets and your kids by feeding wild animals ravioli from a helicopter.

According to Al Jazeera, the Iran deals includes unfreezing billions in Iranian funds, lifting U.S. blockade, pulling U.S. forces away, reopening strait of Hormuz though with tolls to Iran, and allowing Iran to keep its enriched uranium. This would be a total U.S. surrender.

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@DaveKerner Dave. This was best ignored. I can’t unremember this.

This would vault to the top 10 all time Dad jokes.

This is the first day in a world without CBS News Radio, which had been broadcasting since 1927. Through eighteen presidential administrations, nine popes, five British monarchs, and numerous wars. Nearly 100 years of journalism, gone like that. Bari Weiss killed it.

Confederate Flags sales are about to skyrocket.

Not getting enough attention: the one-page order from Todd Blanche to wipe out every audit of Donald Trump. Many experts believe it’s illegal, and here’s why. Federal law prohibits the President or his aides from directing or halting an IRS audit. Agents who carry out a politically motivated audit, or stop one at the direction of the White House, can face prison time. That is the statute on the books. Now look at what just happened. Todd Blanche, the Acting Attorney General and Donald Trump’s former personal criminal defense lawyer, signed a one-page order demanding the IRS drop every existing audit of Trump, his family, and their “affiliates.” One of those audits reportedly could have cost Trump more than $100 million. The Treasury Department’s top lawyer resigned over it. The acting top IRS lawyer had to recuse himself because he previously represented Trump in his tax cases. There is no precedent for an Attorney General ordering an end to audits of a group of taxpayers. Many experts say the Attorney General has no authority to do this. So we have a likely illegal order, signed by the President’s former lawyer, on behalf of the President, protecting the President. And the only people with jurisdiction to investigate it work for the President. I will fight this with every tool I have.

Brutal statement from Iran’s state-aligned Fars News: “It should be noted that American officials have acknowledged in multiple messages to Iran that Trump's tweets are primarily for promotional purposes and media consumption within the United States, and they have recommended that no attention be paid to these statements.”

Would've been nice to salvage this and put it down at canalside for Sabres watch parties and other events.

How could President Biden have planted 274 agents at the January 6 insurrection when Trump was president then?

The proper way to kick off this weekend. Redneck style. 🇺🇸

The United States and Iran have agreed to a draft proposal approved by top negotiators, including Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalifbaf and Vice President JD Vance, with both sides expected to announce the finalization of a peace deal to end the fighting on all fronts by Sunday afternoon, a source close to the negotiations told The Washington Times.

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Where is this money? Did it go to the U.S. Treasury? Can we see receipts?

After nearly 100 years, it’s hard for me to believe. It’s been a part of my life, every hour of every day.

This is the final CBS News Radio broadcast, aired between 11 p.m. (the top of the hour is first) and 11:30 p.m. (the final special report). After 99 years on the air, CBS Radio News has ended. (Captured by @TheDeskDotNet)

CBS News Radio is shutting down tonight after nearly a century on the air. The storied service started in 1927 and gave rise to such icons as Douglas Edwards, Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow. Together, they and their colleagues brought history into our homes: From the liberation of Nazi camps in Germany, to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, to the deadliest attack on American soil, 9/11. The company announced the closure in March, blaming what it called "challenging economic realities." To borrow Mr. Murrow's famous phrase, we wish everyone at CBS News Radio one final "Good night, and good luck."

Never forget when Kyle Busch spotted this fan wearing his hat while driving next to her in traffic 🥹 This is one of the most wholesome interactions you'll ever see.

Welp, see ya later.

Domino's Pizza (1.4 miles from the Pentagon) is experiencing a high spike in activity, reaching 167%. Pizzato Pizza (2.2 miles) also reports a spike at 139%. DOUGHCON level is 2 as of Friday evening with markets closed.