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That was ugly, ugly. UGLY. #MLB #Cubs www.bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-cubs...

Just looking at the raw numbers, less than 1% of filers have been audited by the IRS in recent tax years. Based on the latest data available, for example, in tax year 2021 the IRS pursued a mere 0.3% of filers overall. https://cnn.it/4cQhp8T

The Venice Biennale is a competition among the world’s leading artists, and most countries rely on the expertise of museum directors and curators. But after the State Department overhauled the process for choosing this year’s artist, it gave control to a woman who previously owned a pet food store.

Rotavirus, a seasonal virus similar to influenza, has been rising across the U.S. since January.

The VA lost about 700 social workers and 500 psychologists and psychiatrists over the course of 2025 — a significant change for an agency that was adding mental health staffers nearly every month leading up to Trump’s return to office.

Reports of a meeting between a Vatican representative and the Pentagon went viral, with allegations that the church had been warned to cease its criticism.

Breaking News: New details from a series of Situation Room meetings show how President Trump made the fateful decision to attack Iran in February. nyti.ms/48zW8ie

They were promised a larger-than-life, interactive Barbie Dreamhouse, an '80s-themed roller-skating party and a glittery pink day in Barbieland. But attendees say they were sorely disappointed. “It just makes me laugh, because if I don’t laugh, I’ll cry."

If you've ever wondered what those black sports bra-like Catapult vests Cubs players can be seen wearing during workouts, this story is for you. On the evolution of biometric data and how the Cubs are using it to further player development and heath: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/22/c...

Two officers on duty the night Epstein died denied having removed or destroyed documents.

If you're at the airport and Kristi Noem is doing the ominous little message from the TSA screens, you no longer have to do anything she says. Leave your laptop in the case, whatever.

Experts say this kind of media campaign is unprecedented and paints a distorted picture of immigrants and crime

NEW: An emboldened President Trump has shown an increased eagerness to leverage the full investigative, prosecutorial and legislative powers of the federal government to bend election mechanics to his will. On rising fears of subversion w/ Nick C: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/u...

Watchdog Warns IRS May Struggle During The 2026 Tax Filing Season

"Eighty years after the death of Hitler and the defeat of Nazi Germany, the US government, in the form of the Trump administration, has a Nazi problem," writes @mehdirhasan.bsky.social.

Six puppies in rural Washington state will soon be up for adoption after being revived after a suspected drug overdose.

UPDATE: Trump granted clemency to the son of one of his GOP congressional allies, Steve Womack. James P. Womack was sentenced to 8 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine. His release from prison reunited him with his family during a difficult time for them www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...

The Trump administration took a major step toward giving President Donald Trump’s sweeping new ballroom the green light with the appointment of four new officials to a key Washington, DC, board this week. https://cnn.it/3NhoiHg

Good was a mother of three and had dropped off her six-year-old son at school when she encountered a group of ICE agents, according to her ex-husband.

I’m sorry, but every Ole Miss fan in the stands looks like someone I would viscerally hate. I’m sure they have some nice fans somewhere, but every shot of their fans looks like a country club threw up.

A tenured professor who was briefly fired by Austin Peay State University in Tennessee in September for what the school’s president said was an insensitive social media post about the killing of Charlie Kirk will get a $500,000 settlement and his job back.

It's not going away, Donald. No matter who else you attack.

We created a new tool that uses prescription label information to identify where your drug was made. It also lets you see if and when that factory was inspected for quality and safety violations. Try it out 👇

President Trump says U.S. strikes on supposed drug-smuggling boats will save Americans from overdose deaths. But most experts worry the strategy is counterproductive. n.pr/4iQvoxO

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Given the largely supine nature of Congress under Republican control, the stability of American democracy depends more than it should on the Supreme Court,” the editorial board writes. “So far, it is failing to live up to its constitutional role.”

Old Skool #Audio Stack. #Audiophile

Craigmillar Castle floating on a sea of fog this morning #Edinburgh

Russ Vought set out to ensure a second Trump term would not be hampered by checks and balances: “I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.” By @andykroll.bsky.social, with @newyorker.com

One more tomorrow for the right to have the #Cubs face the Brewers. #MLB www.bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-cubs...

A new Search Party tool built into Ring’s Neighbors service will allow people to send out a local alert if their dog goes AWOL. Once it’s triggered, all nearby Ring devices will keep an eye out for the pup. nyti.ms/3IQ3iFo

Some types of old debt are no longer collectible after a certain point. But collection agencies make money by scaring people into restarting the clock on payments. Here’s what you should know:

The Pentagon watchdog has evidence that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Signal messages included classified information, sources say. cnn.it/3IG9HTj

In response to the floods in Texas, deployments of critical resources were delayed as a result of a budget restriction requiring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem to approve every purchase, contract and grant over $100,000.

Cubs look like that don’t care about the lead.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been absolutely brilliant in center this season, but a mental error in the 4th in St. Louis. Catch at wall, but lost track of outs. And Masyn Winn scored from second base on what goes down as a sac fly.

U.S. agents suspected Bukele and some in his inner circle of diverting USAID funds to MS-13 leaders. Agents sought to review any U.S. bank accounts held by 15 Salvadoran political figures including Bukele, other senior officials and their relatives.

Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺

Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga has become a fan favorite not only for how well he pitches, but also for his charisma, sense of humor, and his long, flowing hair.

Was this insider trading? Today, Nvidia, $NVDA, announced it was partnering with Navitas Semiconductor Corp $NVTS. You can see that TODAY and ON MAY 16th SOMEONE BOUGHT LOADS OF CALLS. $NVTS gets zero options, LITERALLY ZERO. $NVTS is up 195% in afterhours. Insane this trading is allowed.

THE DOORMAN, Chris Pavone's wildly entertaining novel of New York, is published today. If you liked THE BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES, this will not disappoint.

Amid dropping vaccination rates, 25 children in New York State died from influenza during the 2024-25 flu season — more than in any recent flu season, state health authorities said on Wednesday.

You and millions of other people rely on the NPR Network for trustworthy journalism. NPR’s editorial integrity and independence are non-negotiable. It’s a promise we make to you – a promise we will fight to keep. Now, we need your support. Donate today: n.pr/3EYClNR

For those of you who want to enjoy the fact that rich people are no longer as rich as their balance sheets because of a lack of liquidity in private investments www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...

No notes. h/t @ianbremmer.com

With all the talk of product shortages , I think it should be said that products will first find their way to densely populated areas first and everywhere else, last This certainly will hurt all those red counties. How they react to their shelves being everything will define the midterms

Protests under the “50501” movement – short for 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement – in response to the Trump administration’s flurry of moves over its first 100 days are set to take place across the country for May Day.

A decorated soldier who died protecting his troops was wiped from a military webpage. But his hometown won't let him be forgotten.

Almost nine years after Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris, the suspects accused of stealing $9 million of jewelry will head to court Monday for the start of a high-profile trial that will feature testimony from her.

NEW: Following a @veritenews.org and @propublica.org investigation, a judge in Louisiana has nullified death row inmate Jimmie Duncan’s murder conviction @richardawebster.bsky.social

What some people aren’t factoring into their analysis is the reality that companies were buying tons of inventory to beat the tariffs. That’s cash taken from being able to invest or hire. In fact the probably cut costs and jobs as a result. #econsky