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General Discussion
I'm glad there are some on the right who oppose AI. But before posting their videos/messages, PLEASE CHECK
By highplainsdem - 9 min ago
I'm glad there are some on the right who oppose AI. But before posting their videos/messages, PLEASE CHECK
By highplainsdem - 9 min ago
The DU Lounge
Pick a song title to play off of the last word of the previous song title
By True Dough - 7000 replies @ 23 min ago (Milestone)
Pick a song title to play off of the last word of the previous song title
By True Dough - 7000 replies @ 23 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
ICE agents pepper spray protesters, N.J. senator in clash outside Delaney Hall in Newark
By mcar - 34 min ago
ICE agents pepper spray protesters, N.J. senator in clash outside Delaney Hall in Newark
By mcar - 34 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Woman killed by patio umbrella while dining at lakeside South Carolina restaurant: Coroner
By blue-wave - 38 min ago
Woman killed by patio umbrella while dining at lakeside South Carolina restaurant: Coroner
By blue-wave - 38 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Probes ongoing into alleged abuse at 84 Paris preschools: prosecutor
By Beringia - 46 min ago
Probes ongoing into alleged abuse at 84 Paris preschools: prosecutor
By Beringia - 46 min ago
General Discussion
Mandatory Monday Mike Malloy Thread! Robyn and Tara sub for Mike!
By ralps - 50 min ago
Mandatory Monday Mike Malloy Thread! Robyn and Tara sub for Mike!
By ralps - 50 min ago
General Discussion
Representative Tom Kean of New Jersey...what's going on? Where is he?
By Drum - 1 hr ago
Representative Tom Kean of New Jersey...what's going on? Where is he?
By Drum - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago
US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Russia is warning all foreigners to leave Kiev, USA has launched new attacks on military installations in
By OGBuzz - 1 hr ago
Russia is warning all foreigners to leave Kiev, USA has launched new attacks on military installations in
By OGBuzz - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
80 years old is too old to be President?
By kentuck - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
80 years old is too old to be President?
By kentuck - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Washington
Link light rail: Dan Strauss Restarts Downtown Tunnel Debate, Everett Mayor Franklin Prioritizes Everett Link
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Link light rail: Dan Strauss Restarts Downtown Tunnel Debate, Everett Mayor Franklin Prioritizes Everett Link
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
UFC Freedom 250 contruction starts at White House South Lawn
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
UFC Freedom 250 contruction starts at White House South Lawn
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The Trumps aren't going to like this review of their tacky phone
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
The Trumps aren't going to like this review of their tacky phone
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
HGSU-UAW Strike Becomes Longest in Union History as Harvard Holds Firm at Bargaining Table
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
HGSU-UAW Strike Becomes Longest in Union History as Harvard Holds Firm at Bargaining Table
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
See BS halts crackdown on Stephen Colbert's 'Only in Monroe' public-access show uploads after backlash
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
See BS halts crackdown on Stephen Colbert's 'Only in Monroe' public-access show uploads after backlash
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Something Important To Remember About The Imminent Peace Plan
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago
Something Important To Remember About The Imminent Peace Plan
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Weather Watchers
Something Strange Is About To Grip The Country - Ryan Hall Forecast...
By 2naSalit - 1 hr ago
Something Strange Is About To Grip The Country - Ryan Hall Forecast...
By 2naSalit - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Veterans Blast Draft-Dodging Trump's Memorial Day 'Dishonor'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Veterans Blast Draft-Dodging Trump's Memorial Day 'Dishonor'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Delaware
Families win $18.2 Million verdict in tower deaths, but bankrupt firms may leave them with pennies on the dollar
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Families win $18.2 Million verdict in tower deaths, but bankrupt firms may leave them with pennies on the dollar
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Maryland
Families win $18.2 Million verdict in tower deaths, but bankrupt firms may leave them with pennies on the dollar
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
Families win $18.2 Million verdict in tower deaths, but bankrupt firms may leave them with pennies on the dollar
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump, Transfixed by White House Pillar for Six Minutes.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
Trump, Transfixed by White House Pillar for Six Minutes.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
'My Speech Today Is Called Not A Word About United States': Greenland PM Brutally Roasts Trump
By Amaryllis - 1 hr ago
'My Speech Today Is Called Not A Word About United States': Greenland PM Brutally Roasts Trump
By Amaryllis - 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
New Radicals - You Get What You Give (Official Music Video) 1998
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
New Radicals - You Get What You Give (Official Music Video) 1998
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Horrifying Truth About Data Centers Nobody Is Talking About
By bucolic_frolic - 2 hrs ago
The Horrifying Truth About Data Centers Nobody Is Talking About
By bucolic_frolic - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
US military strikes Iranian boats, missile launch sites: CENTCOM
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
US military strikes Iranian boats, missile launch sites: CENTCOM
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
"NOT the ONION"...UFC CEO wants to "add fans around the venue" at Trump's W.H. wrestling event to chase away gnats
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
"NOT the ONION"...UFC CEO wants to "add fans around the venue" at Trump's W.H. wrestling event to chase away gnats
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Remember this disaster- Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood
By malaise - 2 hrs ago
Remember this disaster- Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during deadly flood
By malaise - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Anna Connelly- corruption isn't a strong enough word for what we are witnessing
By Figarosmom - 2 hrs ago
Anna Connelly- corruption isn't a strong enough word for what we are witnessing
By Figarosmom - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Atlantic, September 3, 2020: Trump: Americans Who Died in War Are 'Losers' and 'Suckers'
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
The Atlantic, September 3, 2020: Trump: Americans Who Died in War Are 'Losers' and 'Suckers'
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation
By blue-wave - 2 hrs ago
Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation
By blue-wave - 2 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Nicholas Brothers in a routine Fred Astaire said is the best motion picture choreography.
By marble falls - 2 hrs ago
Nicholas Brothers in a routine Fred Astaire said is the best motion picture choreography.
By marble falls - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
For those of you who had a friend or loved one who gave all
By Quiet Em - 2 hrs ago
For those of you who had a friend or loved one who gave all
By Quiet Em - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Escondido man dies after brutal attack outside his Trump-themed home
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
Escondido man dies after brutal attack outside his Trump-themed home
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
John Bolton: Iran sees Trump is desperate to end his war, and they're playing him. TAKE IT BACK! TAKE IT BACK, DAMN YOU!
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
John Bolton: Iran sees Trump is desperate to end his war, and they're playing him. TAKE IT BACK! TAKE IT BACK, DAMN YOU!
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Tourists boycott US at record rates after Trump takeover
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
Tourists boycott US at record rates after Trump takeover
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
As A.I. Fever Rises in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo Has a Few Words (NYT op-ed from Pulitzer Prize winner David Streitfeld)
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago
As A.I. Fever Rises in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo Has a Few Words (NYT op-ed from Pulitzer Prize winner David Streitfeld)
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Why Montreal sex workers chose F1's Canadian GP to strike: 'We don't want to pay to work anymore'
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago
Why Montreal sex workers chose F1's Canadian GP to strike: 'We don't want to pay to work anymore'
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Spurious News: Trump brings back cigarette commercials!
By jmowreader - 3 hrs ago
Spurious News: Trump brings back cigarette commercials!
By jmowreader - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
My high school class in 1964 had 57 people.
By Biophilic - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
My high school class in 1964 had 57 people.
By Biophilic - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Google is cannibalizing the web to feed AI - The Register
By justaprogressive - 3 hrs ago
Google is cannibalizing the web to feed AI - The Register
By justaprogressive - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Futurism on the bizarre marketing of AI slop music - both "Viking rap" and Christian rock - by a South Carolina couple
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago
Futurism on the bizarre marketing of AI slop music - both "Viking rap" and Christian rock - by a South Carolina couple
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Insider reporting from an unnamed White House official says the Iran deal is "95% done.' The remaining 5%...
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago
Insider reporting from an unnamed White House official says the Iran deal is "95% done.' The remaining 5%...
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Biggest Wealth Divide in Modern History': Graphic Shows Shocking Reality of US Economy
By Brenda - 3 hrs ago
'Biggest Wealth Divide in Modern History': Graphic Shows Shocking Reality of US Economy
By Brenda - 3 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Speaker Mike Johnson Optimistically Declares 'The Kitchen Table Issues Are Going To Determine The Midterms'
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Speaker Mike Johnson Optimistically Declares 'The Kitchen Table Issues Are Going To Determine The Midterms'
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Fetterman thinks he could be a V.P. Pick in 2028.
By Dunc - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
Fetterman thinks he could be a V.P. Pick in 2028.
By Dunc - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
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Latest Breaking News
ICE agents pepper spray protesters, N.J. senator in clash outside Delaney Hall in Newark
34 min ago - NJ.com
34 min ago - NJ.com
Woman killed by patio umbrella while dining at lakeside South Carolina restaurant: Coroner
38 min ago - ABC News
38 min ago - ABC News
HGSU-UAW Strike Becomes Longest in Union History as Harvard Holds Firm at Bargaining Table
1 hr ago - The Crimson
1 hr ago - The Crimson
Maryland Senate president softens stance on redistricting: 'The rules have changed'
4 hrs ago - The Hill
4 hrs ago - The Hill
Thomas Massie files to run again in 2028 after Trump-led ouster from Kentucky seat
4 hrs ago - Independent
4 hrs ago - Independent
Sherrill denied access to controversial ICE detention center as calls for its closure grow
5 hrs ago - NJ.com
5 hrs ago - NJ.com
In call with Rubio, FM Lavrov conveys planned strikes on 'decision-making centers' in Kyiv, urges US embassy evacuation
5 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
5 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
This new drug candidate is effective against measles and other viruses, researchers say
5 hrs ago - Independent
5 hrs ago - Independent
Local DAs warn federal agents against showing up at polling places, threaten prosecution
6 hrs ago - MS NOW News
6 hrs ago - MS NOW News
Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
China controls a metal that's key for the Iran war, sending the U.S. on a global hunt for more
8 hrs ago - NBC News
8 hrs ago - NBC News
CBS stops its effort to halt sharing of Colbert's public access show appearance after massive backlash
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
'Made in Russia, Delivered into Captivity': Systematic Torture of Ukrainian POWs in Russia
11 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
11 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill says she wants access to Delaney Hall ICE facility amid protests
11 hrs ago - CBS News
11 hrs ago - CBS News
Widow of Vietnam War veteran encourages more nominees for In Memory program
12 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
12 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Outgoing lawmaker vows to 'name names' in Epstein files: 'I've got seven more months'
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
Oil market at 'tank bottoms' in Asia, and Europe isn't far behind, warns market veteran Jeff Currie
13 hrs ago - CNBC
13 hrs ago - CNBC
Overheated chemical tank in southern California 'will fail', EPA chief says
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
14 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump clears path for industry cronies to 'mow down' staff at key watchdog agency: report
15 hrs ago - Raw Story
15 hrs ago - Raw Story
Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery
15 hrs ago - Associated Press, via KCRA
15 hrs ago - Associated Press, via KCRA
Republican lawmaker says Hegseth 'makes Kristi Noem seem like a 5-star recruit' in blistering takedown
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
Speaker Mike Johnson Optimistically Declares 'The Kitchen Table Issues Are Going To Determine The Midterms'
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Florida emergency chief hopes FEMA funding delays in past heading into hurricane season
18 hrs ago - Politico
18 hrs ago - Politico
Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters
WH Spox Excoriates Trump's Fmr. Secretary of State for Criticizing Iran Deal: 'No Idea What the F*ck He's Talking About!
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite