Russia eased vaccination standards when diphtheria seemed beaten. 157,000 infections. 5,000 dead. Japan dropped mandates after a trust collapse. Rubella came back. Babies born blind and deaf. Nigeria boycotted polio shots. The virus paralyzed 2,500 children and spread to 20

For WIRED, I spoke to a med student in India who made thousands of dollars duping MAGA fans by creating a blonde AI influencer named "Emily Hart." Here's how he did it.

A group of Ecuadorian fishermen survived a US drone strike, were detained at gunpoint, phones wiped, ship blown up, disappeared to El Salvador, then released without charge. “They knew we were fishermen. Even the Salvadorian authorities said things had been handled very badly.”

Boris is blossoming into a huuuuuuge sweetie cutie baby boy who follows me around everywhere and likes to be carried like a large sack of potatoes you could have this thing IN YOUR HOUSE! friendsofbearcatrescue.org/adopt

George Washington believed that vaccinating his troops against smallpox was the key to winning the Revolutionary War and our independence. A founding father from 250 years ago had a better understanding of science and military readiness than Pete Hegseth.

Such a wonderful tribute video that deserves a repost. 💜 Please RT! created by @princhearchive (Instagram)

The great blue heron colony is a noisy place, traffic from highway 17, trucks going to the ferry - hundreds of nests - bald eagles flying by looking gif unattended fledglings - Wed 22 April 2026 - this is the biggest colony I’ve ever seen - it’s wonderful - I’ll keep you updated

Earthshine. Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch captured this video of Earth outside the windows of the Orion spacecraft during the second flight day of the mission. Orion was roughly 33,800 miles (54,500 km) away from Earth when Christina H Koch took this video.

What is the nutritional value of a raccoon dick fried in beef tallow?

Never seen something like this ever. This is incredible. Holy moly.

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PM Carney on the Americans calling the alcohol ban an irritant: "You know what's an irritant? 50% tariffs on steel. 50% tariffs on aluminum. 25% tariffs on automobiles. All the tariffs on forest products. Those are more than irritants, those are violations of our trade deal."

Dean: Why did you lie about your relationship with Epstein? Please don't repeat your gracious offer to speak behind closed doors, not under oath. Lutnick: The Oversight committee agreed— Dean: I do not accept that answer, heard that one. We are our own committee. Why did you

Eep! Calling all pika watchers!

Gene Braunwald died at 96. In a normal world, this would be front page of the NYT and WSJ. The father of modern cardiology. Fled the Holocaust as a boy Went on to save millions of lives The most important clinician-scholar of the last 50 years. We should all know his name

This should be on the front page of every newspaper in America. A Syrian billionaire needed U.S. sanctions lifted so he could cash in on $12 billion in reconstruction contracts. In an attempt to influence American foreign policy, he proposed a Trump-branded golf course, cut

This photo should be on the front page of every single newspaper in America today.

FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed in a 2005 letter that he'd been arrested for public urination. He also described a public intoxication arrest in 2001. These details come as Patel faces scrutiny over alcohol use. My story in The Intercept. interc.pt/4cP2YSv

A thank you, in their own words 🫶 The Artemis II crew wanted to share their thanks to everyone who followed along during their journey, and share a reminder that there’s still more human exploration—and Artemis content—coming.

Two minutes at dawn with a bald eagle keeping her babies warm. It’s cool in the early morning - watch her breath write the words of her song in the air when she calls out to her mate about half way through! Saturday 25 April 2026 Delta BC 🇨🇦 links in my bio to my YouTube & blog