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Music Appreciation
Patrick Hernandez (ft. John Travolta) - Born To Be Alive
By marble falls - 5 min ago
Patrick Hernandez (ft. John Travolta) - Born To Be Alive
By marble falls - 5 min ago
General Discussion
I have a question about the ICE shooting in Houston
By senseandsensibility - 7 min ago
I have a question about the ICE shooting in Houston
By senseandsensibility - 7 min ago
General Discussion
Defense Production Act invoked in mobilization effort. (Satire, 💩 warning. )
By usonian - 10 min ago
Defense Production Act invoked in mobilization effort. (Satire, 💩 warning. )
By usonian - 10 min ago
General Discussion
Democrat announces whistleblower allegations of construction problems at Kennedy Center
By dalton99a - 14 min ago
Democrat announces whistleblower allegations of construction problems at Kennedy Center
By dalton99a - 14 min ago
General Discussion
Thank you Belgium-It's official and its awesome! The dance has a name. The Epstein shuffle.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 min ago
Thank you Belgium-It's official and its awesome! The dance has a name. The Epstein shuffle.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge grants Trump admin's request to dismiss January 6 case against Proud Boys
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 15 min ago (Milestone)
Judge grants Trump admin's request to dismiss January 6 case against Proud Boys
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 15 min ago (Milestone)
Minnesota
Billionaire Richard Uihlein is financing Lisa Demuth for Gov ads.
By Ars Longa - 17 min ago
Billionaire Richard Uihlein is financing Lisa Demuth for Gov ads.
By Ars Longa - 17 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Six-hour polygraphs, forced reassignments: inside Homeland Security's campaign of fear
By James48 - 20 min ago
Six-hour polygraphs, forced reassignments: inside Homeland Security's campaign of fear
By James48 - 20 min ago
General Discussion
YouTube Is Cleaning House in 2026 (AI Strikes & New Rules)
By YoshidaYui - 27 min ago
YouTube Is Cleaning House in 2026 (AI Strikes & New Rules)
By YoshidaYui - 27 min ago
General Discussion
FBI agent sentenced for photos and sex with 17-year-old.
By Ocelot II - 33 min ago
FBI agent sentenced for photos and sex with 17-year-old.
By Ocelot II - 33 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
'Unconscionable and Impeachable': Experts Appalled at Report of Marco Rubio Acting as Venezuela 'Viceroy'
By sop - 34 min ago
'Unconscionable and Impeachable': Experts Appalled at Report of Marco Rubio Acting as Venezuela 'Viceroy'
By sop - 34 min ago
Basketball
Republicans ask WNBA to protect Caitlin Clark from possible 'racially motivated' attacks
By AZProgressive - 34 min ago
Republicans ask WNBA to protect Caitlin Clark from possible 'racially motivated' attacks
By AZProgressive - 34 min ago
Photography
***THE JULY PHOTO CONTEST IS NOW OPEN FOR SECOND ENTRIES!***
By Grumpy Old Guy - 45 min ago
***THE JULY PHOTO CONTEST IS NOW OPEN FOR SECOND ENTRIES!***
By Grumpy Old Guy - 45 min ago
General Discussion
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists who reported security concerns around new Air Force One
By LetMyPeopleVote - 45 min ago
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists who reported security concerns around new Air Force One
By LetMyPeopleVote - 45 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
EXPOSED: Suspicious Details Surrounding Graham Platner Allegations
By Uncle Joe - 53 min ago
EXPOSED: Suspicious Details Surrounding Graham Platner Allegations
By Uncle Joe - 53 min ago
Washington
Divisions emerge as WA looks to retool its wolf shooting rules
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 58 min ago
Divisions emerge as WA looks to retool its wolf shooting rules
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 58 min ago
General Discussion
It seems very weird that Mitch McConnell's family and friends don't insist that an accurate depiction of his health
By wcmagumba - 1 hr ago
It seems very weird that Mitch McConnell's family and friends don't insist that an accurate depiction of his health
By wcmagumba - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Tilly Norwood: Hollywood on edge as 'hot' AI actress takes the stage
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago
Tilly Norwood: Hollywood on edge as 'hot' AI actress takes the stage
By YoshidaYui - 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
🎙Peggy Lee - 'FEVER' Jazz Music Singer, Songwriter, Actress 👠
By appalachiablue - 1 hr ago
🎙Peggy Lee - 'FEVER' Jazz Music Singer, Songwriter, Actress 👠
By appalachiablue - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Meet the three latest Florida Republicans accused of election fraud:
By Baitball Blogger - 1 hr ago
Meet the three latest Florida Republicans accused of election fraud:
By Baitball Blogger - 1 hr ago
Media
I can't stand it! The New York State Broadcasters Association has inducted
By no_hypocrisy - 1 hr ago
I can't stand it! The New York State Broadcasters Association has inducted
By no_hypocrisy - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
White House Directed Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Times Reporting
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
White House Directed Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Times Reporting
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Dear WH: Cry harder... Welcome to the lame duck presidency. TACO TACO TACO
By bigtree - 1 hr ago
Dear WH: Cry harder... Welcome to the lame duck presidency. TACO TACO TACO
By bigtree - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
US seeks free Hormuz access from Iran as talks focus on strait
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
US seeks free Hormuz access from Iran as talks focus on strait
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Why is the transportation secretary complaining about 'DEI bike lanes'?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Why is the transportation secretary complaining about 'DEI bike lanes'?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump Justifies Money Made as President With Inaccurate Claims
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
Trump Justifies Money Made as President With Inaccurate Claims
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
The Senile Degenerate Rushes to Hospital and Enters HIDING
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago
The Senile Degenerate Rushes to Hospital and Enters HIDING
By MagaSmash - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Antoinette Bower, 'Star Trek,' 'Twilight Zone' and 'Prom Night' Actress, Dies at 93
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
Antoinette Bower, 'Star Trek,' 'Twilight Zone' and 'Prom Night' Actress, Dies at 93
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
What is growing in your yard---type of flowers , veggies or fruits. Mine is lavender.
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
What is growing in your yard---type of flowers , veggies or fruits. Mine is lavender.
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Gay GOP Candidate Sues Republicans for Alleged Homophobic Defamation
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Gay GOP Candidate Sues Republicans for Alleged Homophobic Defamation
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
MI-07: Surging Progressive Once Said Black Democratic Leaders 'Defang The White Left'
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
MI-07: Surging Progressive Once Said Black Democratic Leaders 'Defang The White Left'
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
How a Stranger Used One Text Message to Steal My Entire Digital Life -- Time
By erronis - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
How a Stranger Used One Text Message to Steal My Entire Digital Life -- Time
By erronis - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Why did a "philanthropic" US foundation pay for a racist criminal who entered the US illegally to visit Russia? "Musk"
By muriel_volestrangler - 3 hrs ago
Why did a "philanthropic" US foundation pay for a racist criminal who entered the US illegally to visit Russia? "Musk"
By muriel_volestrangler - 3 hrs ago
Sports
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies weeks after playing in World Cup
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies weeks after playing in World Cup
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Steve Schmidt: "My 2024 ballot was invalidated and my vote was not counted. " You gotta wonder how often this happened.
By tulipsandroses - 3 hrs ago
Steve Schmidt: "My 2024 ballot was invalidated and my vote was not counted. " You gotta wonder how often this happened.
By tulipsandroses - 3 hrs ago
Washington
Op-Ed: We Can't Afford to Shrink the Seattle Transit Measure
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Op-Ed: We Can't Afford to Shrink the Seattle Transit Measure
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
🎵 Sing, Sing, Sing - Benny Goodman Orch, Gene Krupa, Drums, Harry James, Trumpet; 'Swing Kids' Germany
By appalachiablue - 3 hrs ago
🎵 Sing, Sing, Sing - Benny Goodman Orch, Gene Krupa, Drums, Harry James, Trumpet; 'Swing Kids' Germany
By appalachiablue - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
A new Russian trend: posting gas station queues to the song "Vladimir Putin - Well Done."
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
A new Russian trend: posting gas station queues to the song "Vladimir Putin - Well Done."
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago
Washington
Boeing launches Everett's first 737 MAX production line
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Boeing launches Everett's first 737 MAX production line
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Music Appreciation
Apocalypse - Cigarettes After SexPatrick Hernandez (ft. John Travolta) - Born To Be Alive
Kodaline - All I Want
Latest Breaking News
Six-hour polygraphs, forced reassignments: inside Homeland Security's campaign of fear
20 min ago - The Guardian
20 min ago - The Guardian
White House Directed Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Times Reporting
1 hr ago - New York Times
1 hr ago - New York Times
Antoinette Bower, 'Star Trek,' 'Twilight Zone' and 'Prom Night' Actress, Dies at 93
2 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
2 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
Trump admin unlawfully trying to 'circumvent' court order protecting $1B in youth mental health funding, states say
3 hrs ago - Law & Crime
3 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Whiting drops BP as Pierogi Fest sponsor, will fundraise for locked-out refinery workers
3 hrs ago - ABC7
3 hrs ago - ABC7
Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds
6 hrs ago - Reuters
6 hrs ago - Reuters
D.C. neared record tourism for Fourth festivities, boosting economic optimism
7 hrs ago - The Washington Post
7 hrs ago - The Washington Post
Patel cancels flight to visit girlfriend for last-minute White House meeting as frustrations mount: report
8 hrs ago - The Independent
8 hrs ago - The Independent
Hunter Biden Scores $1.7 Million in Damages From Former Overstock CEO in Defamation Case
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction for young users
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
California cannot seek damages from 23andMe successor over 2023 data breach
12 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/Reuters
12 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/Reuters
CBS' 'Cupertino' Production Assistants File for Unionization (Exclusive)
12 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
12 hrs ago - Hollywood Reporter
Judge grants Trump admin's request to dismiss January 6 case against Proud Boys
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Hegseth again intervenes in disciplinary action taken for Apache helicopter flyover
13 hrs ago - msn/ABC News
13 hrs ago - msn/ABC News
DC Circuit extends pause on release of Biden's ghostwriter tapes to consider whether to grant an injunction
13 hrs ago - msn/Law & Crime
13 hrs ago - msn/Law & Crime
Nebraska Democratic US Senate candidate Cindy Burbank hasn't dropped out of the race yet. Will she?
18 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
18 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
RIAA, Grammys, SAG-AFTRA and Other Groups Launch New Labeling Program for AI Music
21 hrs ago - Variety
21 hrs ago - Variety
Detainees tell their lawyer an ICE officer shot a Houston driver through a passenger window
21 hrs ago - AP News
21 hrs ago - AP News
John Fetterman joins forces with Republican counterpart in Senate for fundraising committee
22 hrs ago - The Guardian, posted Fri 10 Jul 2026 17.17 EDT
22 hrs ago - The Guardian, posted Fri 10 Jul 2026 17.17 EDT
DOJ must end Memphis law enforcement surge as questions linger in deaths of Black men, says NAACP
23 hrs ago - MS NOW News
23 hrs ago - MS NOW News
CNN Statement Makes Clear Scott Jennings' Mitch McConnell Claim Is Not Network's 'Reporting'
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
School in Minn. faces threats after Trump posts clip of Somali kindergartners
23 hrs ago - The Washington Post
23 hrs ago - The Washington Post
Crews draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of troubled revamp
Yesterday - ABC News/AP
Yesterday - ABC News/AP
University of Chicago bans use of phones laptops for law students to curb AI use
Yesterday - ABC 7 Chicago
Yesterday - ABC 7 Chicago