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Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Wednesday, May 1: Sci-Fi/TCM Spotlight: First Name Basis
By CBHagman - 6 min ago
TCM Schedule for Wednesday, May 1: Sci-Fi/TCM Spotlight: First Name Basis
By CBHagman - 6 min ago
General Discussion
So how has this "communist" country been eating our lunch? It's supposed to be a failed system right?
By brewens - 25 replies @ 8 min ago (Milestone)
So how has this "communist" country been eating our lunch? It's supposed to be a failed system right?
By brewens - 25 replies @ 8 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
[UPDATE 1:50 P.M.] CAL POLY HUMBOLDT CAMPUS SEALED OFF AMID LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILDUP AND STUDENT PROTESTS
By PufPuf23 - 25 replies @ 12 min ago (Milestone)
[UPDATE 1:50 P.M.] CAL POLY HUMBOLDT CAMPUS SEALED OFF AMID LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILDUP AND STUDENT PROTESTS
By PufPuf23 - 25 replies @ 12 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Networks! - STEPHANOPOULOS on fire on Drumpf cases - Dan RATHER back first time on CBS
By UTUSN - 15 min ago
Networks! - STEPHANOPOULOS on fire on Drumpf cases - Dan RATHER back first time on CBS
By UTUSN - 15 min ago
Science
A New Record Concentration for CO2, 427.98 ppm Has Been Set for the Mauna Loa CO2 Observatory's Weekly Average.
By NNadir - 16 min ago
A New Record Concentration for CO2, 427.98 ppm Has Been Set for the Mauna Loa CO2 Observatory's Weekly Average.
By NNadir - 16 min ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Tuesday, April 30: The Dream Factory/Shirley MacLaine
By CBHagman - 29 min ago
TCM Schedule for Tuesday, April 30: The Dream Factory/Shirley MacLaine
By CBHagman - 29 min ago
Canada
Orca's ocean escape from B.C. lagoon will be talked about for generations, says First Nation
By Spazito - 39 min ago
Orca's ocean escape from B.C. lagoon will be talked about for generations, says First Nation
By Spazito - 39 min ago
Foreign Affairs
7 Patriot Batteries Are Bare Minimum to Protect Lives in Ukraine - Zelenskyy - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 41 min ago
7 Patriot Batteries Are Bare Minimum to Protect Lives in Ukraine - Zelenskyy - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 41 min ago
Latest Breaking News
McConnell shies away from supporting national abortion ban
By BumRushDaShow - 44 min ago
McConnell shies away from supporting national abortion ban
By BumRushDaShow - 44 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump and RFK's dynamic....
By TexasTowelie - 48 min ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Trump and RFK's dynamic....
By TexasTowelie - 48 min ago
General Discussion
I'm going on 77 years old. For the first time, i fear our Supreme Court.
By bluestarone - 50 replies @ 56 min ago (Milestone)
I'm going on 77 years old. For the first time, i fear our Supreme Court.
By bluestarone - 50 replies @ 56 min ago (Milestone)
Foreign Affairs
Australia backs Ukraine with $100 million military aid - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Australia backs Ukraine with $100 million military aid - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
World History
On this day, April 28, 1789, there was a mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, April 28, 1789, there was a mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
"I'm sincerely not asking you to take sides, but asking you to rise up to the seriousness of the moment."
By kpete - 1 hr ago
"I'm sincerely not asking you to take sides, but asking you to rise up to the seriousness of the moment."
By kpete - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Retailers fled. Trump's landmark tower is now a cheap, empty, closed-off New York embarrassment
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
Retailers fled. Trump's landmark tower is now a cheap, empty, closed-off New York embarrassment
By babylonsister - 1 hr ago
Science
Rare dinosaur tracks are longest continuous set of sauropod footprints (EarthSky.org)
By eppur_se_muova - 1 hr ago
Rare dinosaur tracks are longest continuous set of sauropod footprints (EarthSky.org)
By eppur_se_muova - 1 hr ago
EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
Private Coll. of Sec. Madeleine K. Albright auction May 7 in Chicago
By eppur_se_muova - 1 hr ago
Private Coll. of Sec. Madeleine K. Albright auction May 7 in Chicago
By eppur_se_muova - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Doonesbury: For the voter who would rather get the news from editorial cartoonists.
By kpete - 1 hr ago
Doonesbury: For the voter who would rather get the news from editorial cartoonists.
By kpete - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Recreational boats to pass through Key Bridge collapse site Sunday after opening of fourth temporary channel
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Recreational boats to pass through Key Bridge collapse site Sunday after opening of fourth temporary channel
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
-1096 Russians, Ukrainian military attacked multiple sites in Crimea, Explosions in Bryansk - Professor Gerdes
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
-1096 Russians, Ukrainian military attacked multiple sites in Crimea, Explosions in Bryansk - Professor Gerdes
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
American History
On April 27 and April 28, 1944, 749 American servicemen were killed in Exercise Tiger, a large-scale rehearsal for D-Day
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On April 27 and April 28, 1944, 749 American servicemen were killed in Exercise Tiger, a large-scale rehearsal for D-Day
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
On this day, April 28, 1973, "The Dark Side of the Moon" went to Number 1 on the US Billboard chart.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, April 28, 1973, "The Dark Side of the Moon" went to Number 1 on the US Billboard chart.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
How One Reaction to a Mural Tore a New England Town Apart
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
How One Reaction to a Mural Tore a New England Town Apart
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago
American History
On this day, April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 was on its way from Hilo to Honolulu.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, April 28, 1988, Aloha Airlines Flight 243 was on its way from Hilo to Honolulu.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Moscow may seize private US assets in Russia if US seizes frozen reserves, says Putin ally
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Moscow may seize private US assets in Russia if US seizes frozen reserves, says Putin ally
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Jost: "Republican candidate spending his days farting himself awake ...and the race is tied?"
By CousinIT - 1 hr ago
Jost: "Republican candidate spending his days farting himself awake ...and the race is tied?"
By CousinIT - 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
China's Key Economic Indicators Crash US-China: Blinken Visit & Military Moves - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
China's Key Economic Indicators Crash US-China: Blinken Visit & Military Moves - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Maryland
On this day, April 28, 2002, an F4 tornado cut a 24-mile-long swath through Charles County.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
On this day, April 28, 2002, an F4 tornado cut a 24-mile-long swath through Charles County.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
World History
Graphic: On this day, April 28, 1945, Benito Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci were executed.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
Graphic: On this day, April 28, 1945, Benito Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci were executed.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
They turned cattle ranches into tropical forest -- then climate change hit
By NickB79 - 2 hrs ago
They turned cattle ranches into tropical forest -- then climate change hit
By NickB79 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Are protesters using the term Zionist in place of Jew in an effort not to sound anti-semitic?
By ripcord - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Are protesters using the term Zionist in place of Jew in an effort not to sound anti-semitic?
By ripcord - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
'Everyone is selling': Florida condo owners feel crush of rising insurance costs
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
'Everyone is selling': Florida condo owners feel crush of rising insurance costs
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
Sports
Jets select Alabama defensive back - Jaylen Key - as 2024 NFL Draft's 'Mr. Irrelevant'
By underpants - 2 hrs ago
Jets select Alabama defensive back - Jaylen Key - as 2024 NFL Draft's 'Mr. Irrelevant'
By underpants - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
You raised $310.00 on April 27, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
You raised $310.00 on April 27, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
16-year-old shoots 10 at restaurant in Seminole County, sheriff's office says ( all expected to live)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
16-year-old shoots 10 at restaurant in Seminole County, sheriff's office says ( all expected to live)
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Latest Grift Backfires As Religious Leaders Denounce MAGA - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Trump's Latest Grift Backfires As Religious Leaders Denounce MAGA - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
A Dog Named Cricket: A Metaphor For MAGAs Everywhere
By babylonsister - 2 hrs ago
A Dog Named Cricket: A Metaphor For MAGAs Everywhere
By babylonsister - 2 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Burning Russian Oil Will Hurt Only Russia, not World Markets - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Burning Russian Oil Will Hurt Only Russia, not World Markets - UATV English
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Abbas says only US can halt Israel's attack on Rafah, expected in days
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Fond memories of Liz the no man had ever won that game of have you been listening to me.
By Duncanpup - 2 hrs ago
Fond memories of Liz the no man had ever won that game of have you been listening to me.
By Duncanpup - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Here's a question that should be asked by the fucking media...
By Aviation Pro - 2 hrs ago
Here's a question that should be asked by the fucking media...
By Aviation Pro - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
For some reason, I decided to listen to Lara Trump's version of 'Won't Back Down'. I regret that decision
By Siwsan - 3 hrs ago
For some reason, I decided to listen to Lara Trump's version of 'Won't Back Down'. I regret that decision
By Siwsan - 3 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
A mix-up over bioengineered tomato seeds sparked fears about spread of GMO crops
By sl8 - 3 hrs ago
A mix-up over bioengineered tomato seeds sparked fears about spread of GMO crops
By sl8 - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
At conservative conference, Orban, Trump revive right-wing alliance
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
At conservative conference, Orban, Trump revive right-wing alliance
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Key Trump Allies & Fake Electors Indicted On Serious Felonies In Arizona - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Key Trump Allies & Fake Electors Indicted On Serious Felonies In Arizona - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Cold and without Diet Coke, former president muddles through the dreary life of a defendant
By Shrek - 4 hrs ago
Cold and without Diet Coke, former president muddles through the dreary life of a defendant
By Shrek - 4 hrs ago
Hawaii
A Hawaii military family avoids tap water at home. They're among those suing over 2021 jet fuel leak
By sl8 - 4 hrs ago
A Hawaii military family avoids tap water at home. They're among those suing over 2021 jet fuel leak
By sl8 - 4 hrs ago
Latin America
'My hands went cold': Rio's reporters risk death to reveal criminal ties between police, politicians and mafia
By sl8 - 4 hrs ago
'My hands went cold': Rio's reporters risk death to reveal criminal ties between police, politicians and mafia
By sl8 - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about tents, updates, and developments....
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about tents, updates, and developments....
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Israel/Palestine
Keith Siegel and Omri Miran: Video shows US and Israeli hostages alive in Gaza
By sl8 - 4 hrs ago
Keith Siegel and Omri Miran: Video shows US and Israeli hostages alive in Gaza
By sl8 - 4 hrs ago
District of Columbia
D.C.-area forecast: Summer in April starts today. Thunderstorms possible late Tuesday.
By elleng - 4 hrs ago
D.C.-area forecast: Summer in April starts today. Thunderstorms possible late Tuesday.
By elleng - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden swipes at Trump at White House correspondents' dinner
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Biden swipes at Trump at White House correspondents' dinner
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Photography
Very windy and the large birds love soaringLilac's blooming brilliantly
Color. Lots of color..
Latest Breaking News
Recreational boats to pass through Key Bridge collapse site Sunday after opening of fourth temporary channel
1 hr ago - CBS News/Baltimore
1 hr ago - CBS News/Baltimore
Utah's John Sullivan sentenced to six years in prison for his role in Jan. 6 insurrection
5 hrs ago - The Salt Lake Tribune
5 hrs ago - The Salt Lake Tribune
Exclusive: Some US officials say in internal memo Israel may be violating international law in Gaza
6 hrs ago - Reuters
6 hrs ago - Reuters
Jill Stein among dozens arrested during Pro-Palestine protest Saturday evening on WashU campus
8 hrs ago - KSDK-TV St. Louis
8 hrs ago - KSDK-TV St. Louis
Chants of 'shame on you' greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents' dinner
14 hrs ago - AP
14 hrs ago - AP
Blinken to travel to Saudi Arabia amid stalled negotiations between Israel and Hamas
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Jack Smith dismantles Trump valet's argument that he should face no charges for his 'surreptitious box movement'
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
15 hrs ago - Law & Crime
RNC asks Secret Service to keep protesters farther from convention location
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
ByteDance would rather close down TikTok in the US than sell it if it fails to fight potential US ban in court
15 hrs ago - Business Insider
15 hrs ago - Business Insider
Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as a planned Rafah offensive looms
16 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
16 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
United Methodists give early approval to measures that could pave new path on LGBTQ+ issues
16 hrs ago - USA Today
16 hrs ago - USA Today
Ships from Turkey with humanitarian aid for Gaza denied right to sail, flags removed
17 hrs ago - The Hill
17 hrs ago - The Hill
Moscow may seize private US assets in Russia if US seizes frozen reserves, says Putin ally
18 hrs ago - Reuters
18 hrs ago - Reuters
City Council calls for investigation of District Attorney Sandra Doorley
18 hrs ago - rochesterfirst.com
18 hrs ago - rochesterfirst.com
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft
19 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
19 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Fire still burning after freight train derails on Arizona-New Mexico state line
21 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
21 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
A 'coat hanger' could unlock Mar-a-Lago storage room where Trump stored classified docs: Witness
22 hrs ago - abc news
22 hrs ago - abc news
Russian oil refineries and military airfield targeted in drone attack, as thermal energy plants are damaged in Ukraine
22 hrs ago - CNN World
22 hrs ago - CNN World
New federal rules give farmworkers more rights and protections
Yesterday - Yahoo! News/KTVU Oakland, CA
Yesterday - Yahoo! News/KTVU Oakland, CA
White House plans to limit Biden's graduation speeches as campuses erupt in protests
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Cyberattack forces Georgia county to sever connection to state voter registration system
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Giuliani tells bankruptcy judge successful appeal of 148M defamation judgment for slandering election workers will help
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Secretary Buttigieg and Black mayors preview transportation projects designed to heal historic inequities
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump admin rule
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's first witness in hush money trial
Friday - AP
Friday - AP