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The best take I've seen on Bad Bunny's halftime show
By yardwork - 21 hrs ago - 63 replies
The best take I've seen on Bad Bunny's halftime show
By yardwork - 21 hrs ago - 63 replies
General Discussion
ATTN: all DU'ers who rec'd the OP about a Mamdani/kennedy interaction.
By niyad - 22 hrs ago - 46 replies
ATTN: all DU'ers who rec'd the OP about a Mamdani/kennedy interaction.
By niyad - 22 hrs ago - 46 replies
General Discussion
They're Coming for Our Daughters: The conservative plan to shrink girls' futures
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 44 replies
They're Coming for Our Daughters: The conservative plan to shrink girls' futures
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
Well, I'm all in for this. According to a NBC news, a cup (or 2 or 3) of coffee or tea a day
By senseandsensibility - 21 hrs ago - 44 replies
Well, I'm all in for this. According to a NBC news, a cup (or 2 or 3) of coffee or tea a day
By senseandsensibility - 21 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
Erika Kirk "I don't drink...I haven't dated for 5 years before I met Charlie" here's videos of her drinking and dating.
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 40 replies
Erika Kirk "I don't drink...I haven't dated for 5 years before I met Charlie" here's videos of her drinking and dating.
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: TPUSA's Alternative Super Bowl Halftime Show Boasts Thrilling MAGA Vision of Modern America
By EarlG - 23 hrs ago - 40 replies
Pic Of The Moment: TPUSA's Alternative Super Bowl Halftime Show Boasts Thrilling MAGA Vision of Modern America
By EarlG - 23 hrs ago - 40 replies
The DU Lounge
What thing do you LOVE about the DU community? Me- I Love the posters. and the sense of family. And you?
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 39 replies
What thing do you LOVE about the DU community? Me- I Love the posters. and the sense of family. And you?
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
Katie Miller Tried Policing U.S. Olympians' Patriotism, And It Backfired Fast
By sheshe2 - 23 hrs ago - 38 replies
Katie Miller Tried Policing U.S. Olympians' Patriotism, And It Backfired Fast
By sheshe2 - 23 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
I'm going to be the first person here to pan the halftime show.
By JohnnyRingo - 1 hr ago - 37 replies
I'm going to be the first person here to pan the halftime show.
By JohnnyRingo - 1 hr ago - 37 replies
The DU Lounge
Do you remember your first kiss? I do, I was 5 years old and the kid"s name was Eddy. He was also 5 and we were in the
By debm55 - 15 hrs ago - 34 replies
Do you remember your first kiss? I do, I was 5 years old and the kid"s name was Eddy. He was also 5 and we were in the
By debm55 - 15 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
JD Vance ridiculed for 40-car motorcade taking him down tiny Italian street
By Mr. Sparkle - 23 hrs ago - 32 replies
JD Vance ridiculed for 40-car motorcade taking him down tiny Italian street
By Mr. Sparkle - 23 hrs ago - 32 replies
Latest Breaking News
Tiny pro-Trump Idaho town 'nearly destroyed' by ICE raid: 'What in the world is going on?'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 30 replies
Tiny pro-Trump Idaho town 'nearly destroyed' by ICE raid: 'What in the world is going on?'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
In 1973 I was just a little kid and I didn't know a single word in Spanish
By Quiet Em - 23 hrs ago - 30 replies
In 1973 I was just a little kid and I didn't know a single word in Spanish
By Quiet Em - 23 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
TX-SEN: New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 29 replies
TX-SEN: New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Absolutely FANTASTIC Letter to the Editor; "Leaving Defiance (Ohio) County"
By maxrandb - 21 hrs ago - 28 replies
Absolutely FANTASTIC Letter to the Editor; "Leaving Defiance (Ohio) County"
By maxrandb - 21 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
Flag American Man Chooses To Wave at Italy's Winter Olympics Goes Viral
By SunSeeker - 17 hrs ago - 26 replies
Flag American Man Chooses To Wave at Italy's Winter Olympics Goes Viral
By SunSeeker - 17 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Raskin said unredacted Epstein files indicate DOJ improperly shielded names
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 25 replies
Raskin said unredacted Epstein files indicate DOJ improperly shielded names
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
Yesterday I was listening to a highly respected minister talk and I wanted to smack him across his face
By Stargazer99 - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
Yesterday I was listening to a highly respected minister talk and I wanted to smack him across his face
By Stargazer99 - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
GOP Sen Lummis says she's changed her mind after the new Epstein revelations today: "Initially my reaction to...
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - 23 replies
GOP Sen Lummis says she's changed her mind after the new Epstein revelations today: "Initially my reaction to...
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - 23 replies
The DU Lounge
Things are a little rough today here at the Ponderosa Ranch...
By LuckyCharms - 16 hrs ago - 23 replies
Things are a little rough today here at the Ponderosa Ranch...
By LuckyCharms - 16 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
The Racist-in-Chief looks especially bad these days
By wolfie001 - 16 hrs ago - 22 replies
The Racist-in-Chief looks especially bad these days
By wolfie001 - 16 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
This is too good about the TPUSA halftime show.
By Initech - 16 hrs ago - 22 replies
This is too good about the TPUSA halftime show.
By Initech - 16 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
MN-GOV: Daughter of Minnesota governor candidate fatally stabbed in St. Cloud, leading him to suspend campaign
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 21 replies
MN-GOV: Daughter of Minnesota governor candidate fatally stabbed in St. Cloud, leading him to suspend campaign
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Seriously, who the hell puts their own name on a memorial built to honor someone else who has passed?
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 20 replies
Seriously, who the hell puts their own name on a memorial built to honor someone else who has passed?
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Says Fed Pick Warsh Can Get Economy to Hit 15% Growth
By progree - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump Says Fed Pick Warsh Can Get Economy to Hit 15% Growth
By progree - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
A Federal Worker Developed A Brain Tumor. The Trump Admin's Next Move Was Unspeakably Cruel.
By Jilly_in_VA - 18 hrs ago - 19 replies
A Federal Worker Developed A Brain Tumor. The Trump Admin's Next Move Was Unspeakably Cruel.
By Jilly_in_VA - 18 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
US Military Helping Trump to Build Massive Network of 'Concentration Camps,' Navy Contract Reveals
By SamuelTheThird - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
US Military Helping Trump to Build Massive Network of 'Concentration Camps,' Navy Contract Reveals
By SamuelTheThird - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
The DU Lounge
How many days in a row can you go for the same leftovers?
By True Dough - 2 hrs ago - 18 replies
How many days in a row can you go for the same leftovers?
By True Dough - 2 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
If you worked in a candy factory and made those little hearts with saying, what saying would you put on a bagful going
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
If you worked in a candy factory and made those little hearts with saying, what saying would you put on a bagful going
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Epstein bombshell as NINE-year-old victim and 'senior government official' are revealed in redacted files
By SamuelTheThird - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
Epstein bombshell as NINE-year-old victim and 'senior government official' are revealed in redacted files
By SamuelTheThird - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Rep. Raskin saw a reference to a 9 yr old girl in unredacted Epstein files
By deminks - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
Rep. Raskin saw a reference to a 9 yr old girl in unredacted Epstein files
By deminks - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
'Operation Dildo Blitz' Anti-ICE Protest in Minneapolis Ends With 50+ Arrests
By cbabe - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
'Operation Dildo Blitz' Anti-ICE Protest in Minneapolis Ends With 50+ Arrests
By cbabe - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Just had an encounter with a MAGAt in grocery store parking lot.
By Coventina - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
Just had an encounter with a MAGAt in grocery store parking lot.
By Coventina - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Lindsey Vonn has released a statement.
By imanamerican63 - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
Lindsey Vonn has released a statement.
By imanamerican63 - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
A very pro-AI account on both Bluesky and X posted about a "disturbing" Stanford paper on LLMs' failures at reasoning
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 16 replies
A very pro-AI account on both Bluesky and X posted about a "disturbing" Stanford paper on LLMs' failures at reasoning
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
'Incoherent' Trump sparks backlash after bizarre Stanley Cup threat
By turbinetree - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
'Incoherent' Trump sparks backlash after bizarre Stanley Cup threat
By turbinetree - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
Football
Trivia buffs: what team has fielded the best defense in Super Bowl history?
By Auggie - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trivia buffs: what team has fielded the best defense in Super Bowl history?
By Auggie - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Reports Emerge Claiming M23 Detained Blackwater Founder Erik Prince in Eastern DRC
By Swede - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
Reports Emerge Claiming M23 Detained Blackwater Founder Erik Prince in Eastern DRC
By Swede - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Right-wing pro-life march ends up being measles super spreader: health officials
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
Right-wing pro-life march ends up being measles super spreader: health officials
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Epstein files: A reference to the nine-year-old
By teach1st - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
Epstein files: A reference to the nine-year-old
By teach1st - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
The DU Lounge
If you like soup/chowder, and have a Costco membership...
By 3catwoman3 - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
If you like soup/chowder, and have a Costco membership...
By 3catwoman3 - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Windsor and Detroit
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Windsor and Detroit
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Sen Rick Scott: Representing the United States--a beacon for freedom and democracy--at the Olympics is an honor
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
Sen Rick Scott: Representing the United States--a beacon for freedom and democracy--at the Olympics is an honor
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
The DU Lounge
OK - how do the figure skaters do all those spins without barfing?
By rurallib - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
OK - how do the figure skaters do all those spins without barfing?
By rurallib - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
Cable News Clips
Epstein asked Gates how "to get rid of poor people"
By vanessa_ca - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
Epstein asked Gates how "to get rid of poor people"
By vanessa_ca - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
What was the name of the conservative discussion board (often called "the site that can't be mentioned') here
By likesmountains 52 - 59 min ago - 12 replies
What was the name of the conservative discussion board (often called "the site that can't be mentioned') here
By likesmountains 52 - 59 min ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
PM Starmer still in office but power has been removed
By stollen - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
PM Starmer still in office but power has been removed
By stollen - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Breaking: New Epstein scandal shocks the nation - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
Breaking: New Epstein scandal shocks the nation - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Kid Rock's lip-synced halftime show brings Megyn Kelly to tears
By Coldwater - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Kid Rock's lip-synced halftime show brings Megyn Kelly to tears
By Coldwater - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Paxton and Crockett Lead Their Texas Senate Primaries
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Paxton and Crockett Lead Their Texas Senate Primaries
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Mike Lindell, now wears a cross --as he begs for $$ for his Minnesota Gov race.
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Mike Lindell, now wears a cross --as he begs for $$ for his Minnesota Gov race.
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Maxwell explicitly and unambiguously promises to absolve Trump of guilt in exchange for clemency
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Maxwell explicitly and unambiguously promises to absolve Trump of guilt in exchange for clemency
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I like listening to stories on YouTube when I am exercising. Lately a lot of them have been dealing with child
By LiberalArkie - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
I like listening to stories on YouTube when I am exercising. Lately a lot of them have been dealing with child
By LiberalArkie - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Ghislaine Maxwell invokes Fifth Amendment in House deposition
By sop - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Ghislaine Maxwell invokes Fifth Amendment in House deposition
By sop - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump makes insane tweet claiming China will terminate ice hockey in Canada
By Pototan - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump makes insane tweet claiming China will terminate ice hockey in Canada
By Pototan - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Lawmakers Don't Rule Out Exposing Redacted Names
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
Lawmakers Don't Rule Out Exposing Redacted Names
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
'My God': Fury as Kash Patel accused of 'outrageous cover-up' of killing by ICE agent
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
'My God': Fury as Kash Patel accused of 'outrageous cover-up' of killing by ICE agent
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
MAGA lawmaker loses it over Olympians criticizing Trump with threat against athletes
By turbinetree - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
MAGA lawmaker loses it over Olympians criticizing Trump with threat against athletes
By turbinetree - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Vance is in Armenia, a country no sitting US president or vice president has visited before
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Vance is in Armenia, a country no sitting US president or vice president has visited before
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Maine shaken by ICE raids as backlash threatens Republican Senate control
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Maine shaken by ICE raids as backlash threatens Republican Senate control
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
AP: Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
By mysteryowl - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
AP: Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
By mysteryowl - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
A billionaire family that owns a bridge crossing between Michigan and Canada has wanted Trump to stop a new bridge
By In It to Win It - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
A billionaire family that owns a bridge crossing between Michigan and Canada has wanted Trump to stop a new bridge
By In It to Win It - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Ukranian writer's response to Bad Bunny's profound impact on him. "America never stopped being great."
By Amaryllis - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
Ukranian writer's response to Bad Bunny's profound impact on him. "America never stopped being great."
By Amaryllis - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
Michigan
Trump says Gordie Howe bridge won't open without Canadian concessions
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump says Gordie Howe bridge won't open without Canadian concessions
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Michigan
Lapeer Community Schools to review 83 books removed from school media centers2 found guilty in signature fraud case that rocked 2022 Michigan primary
Trump says Gordie Howe bridge won't open without Canadian concessions
Latest Breaking News
Winter Olympics Bosses Vow to Fix Medals After Identifying Embarrassing Problem
18 min ago - daily beast
18 min ago - daily beast
UN is waiting to see how much the US intends to pay of the nearly $4 billion it owes
25 min ago - Politico/AP
25 min ago - Politico/AP
'Democrats are on offense': House Dems' campaign arm adds 5 seats to target list
54 min ago - ABC News
54 min ago - ABC News
Trump news at a glance: Europe must stand up to Trump and his 'demolition men', new report says
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
US military boards sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuit from the Caribbean
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Putin thinks he can outsmart the US during Ukraine peace talks, a European intelligence chief says
3 hrs ago - Associated Press
3 hrs ago - Associated Press
Trump set to repeal landmark climate finding in huge regulatory rollback this week
3 hrs ago - Reuters
3 hrs ago - Reuters
House Democrats to force vote on blocking Trump's Canada tariffs this week
4 hrs ago - msn/News Nation/The Hill
4 hrs ago - msn/News Nation/The Hill
House set to vote on election rule changes that could limit access for millions
6 hrs ago - Scripps News
6 hrs ago - Scripps News
Chappell Roan Exits Wasserman Agency Following Epstein Fallout: 'I Refuse to Passively Stand By'
11 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
11 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
Markey to introduce resolution denouncing Trump's call to 'nationalize' elections
14 hrs ago - The Hill
14 hrs ago - The Hill
Tiny pro-Trump Idaho town 'nearly destroyed' by ICE raid: 'What in the world is going on?'
14 hrs ago - Raw Story
14 hrs ago - Raw Story
Pope Leo shares his 2026 travel plans - and he won't be coming back home
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump told Palm Beach police chief 'everyone' knew about Epstein, Maxwell was 'evil'
16 hrs ago - Miami Herald
16 hrs ago - Miami Herald
As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts
16 hrs ago - Reuters
16 hrs ago - Reuters
State officials say the Trump administration has been absent on election security
17 hrs ago - NBC News
17 hrs ago - NBC News
Conservative sounds alarm on under-the-radar Trump move to pay off cops to assist ICE
18 hrs ago - Raw Story
18 hrs ago - Raw Story
Nebraska judge tosses lawsuit to keep state from releasing voter data to feds
18 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
18 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Vance is in Armenia, a country no sitting US president or vice president has visited before
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
Trump's immigration crackdown is straining federal courts. Judges are raising the alarm
19 hrs ago - The Independent
19 hrs ago - The Independent