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Bird Of The Day, theme 'Raptors', alt 'Paridae'
animalsBird Of The Day, theme 'Raptors', alt 'Paridae'
Weekly community bird showcase, today's primary prompt is Raptors; the alternative prompt is Paridae (tits, chickadees, titmice).
Remembering Julia Ward Howe, original Mother's Day advocate
writersRemembering Julia Ward Howe, original Mother's Day advocate
Posts highlight Howe's 1870s 'Mother's Day for Peace' campaign and link to essays on the holiday's origins.
Happy Mother's Day messages and tributes
cultureHappy Mother's Day messages and tributes
Thousands of Bluesky posts send greetings, photos and poems celebrating moms and caregivers today.
Ted Cruz says 'Trump accounts' are personal Social Security accounts
financeTed Cruz says 'Trump accounts' are personal Social Security accounts
Sen. Ted Cruz argued that proposed 'Trump accounts' would function as personal Social Security accounts, raising privatization concerns.
Carolina Hurricanes sweep Flyers, advance to Eastern Conference Final
sportsCarolina Hurricanes sweep Flyers, advance to Eastern Conference Final
Jackson Blake scored twice, including an overtime winner, as the Hurricanes completed a 4-0 series sweep of Philadelphia.
BBC Laura Kuenssberg panel questions Richard Tice over Farage gift
journalismBBC Laura Kuenssberg panel questions Richard Tice over Farage gift
On BBC Laura Kuenssberg, Richard Tice faced questions about Nigel Farage’s reported £5m gift and refused to condemn a councillor's racist remark.
SNL cold open, Matt Damon returns as Brett Kavanaugh
tvSNL cold open, Matt Damon returns as Brett Kavanaugh
Matt Damon hosted SNL and reprised Brett Kavanaugh in a cold open that also included Aziz Ansari as Kash Patel.
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Lib Dems propose working with 'like-minded' parties at Birmingham Council
politicsLib Dems propose working with 'like-minded' parties at Birmingham Council
Liberal Democrats publicly invited like-minded parties and independents to form a governing pact after Birmingham elections left no overall control.
Nadine Dorries defects to Reform UK, appears on BBC panel
politicsNadine Dorries defects to Reform UK, appears on BBC panel
Former Conservative minister tells the Daily Mail she has joined Reform UK and declares the Tory Party 'dead' during media appearances.
Star Fox Switch 2 remake lists Amiibo support; creator comments on Fox design
gamingStar Fox Switch 2 remake lists Amiibo support; creator comments on Fox design
Nintendo Japan notes scanning Smash amiibos unlocks emblems and backgrounds; creator Takaya Imamura weighed in on Fox's new look.
UFC 328, Volkov wins decision; Joshua Van retains flyweight title
sportsUFC 328, Volkov wins decision; Joshua Van retains flyweight title
Alexander Volkov earned a decision victory, while Joshua Van retained the UFC flyweight belt with a fifth-round TKO of Tatsuro Taira.
omni.meMinnesota Wild beat Avalanche 5-1, cut series to 2-1
sportsMinnesota Wild beat Avalanche 5-1, cut series to 2-1
Jesper Wallstedt made 34 saves; Matt Boldy's empty‑netter sealed the Wild's 5-1 Game 3 victory over Colorado.
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Ajay Mitchell leads Thunder to 131-108 Game 3 win over Lakers
sportsAjay Mitchell leads Thunder to 131-108 Game 3 win over Lakers
Ajay Mitchell posted 24 points and 10 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Lakers 131-108 to take a 3-0 series lead.
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San Diego Wave beat Angel City FC 2-1, Angel City drops fourth straight
sportsSan Diego Wave beat Angel City FC 2-1, Angel City drops fourth straight
San Diego Wave defeated Angel City FC 2-1 at BMO Stadium; Mimi Van Zanten scored and Claire Emslie returned for Angel City.
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Labour MP Catherine West vows to challenge Keir Starmer if others don't
politicsLabour MP Catherine West vows to challenge Keir Starmer if others don't
Catherine West says she'll trigger a leadership contest by Monday unless colleagues act, claiming about 10 MPs' support.
Frontier plane strikes person on Denver runway
newsFrontier plane strikes person on Denver runway
Frontier A321 aborted takeoff at Denver after hitting a person; engine fire and passenger evacuation followed, one person killed.
Trump Media posts $405.9M Q1 net loss, Truth Social parent
techTrump Media posts $405.9M Q1 net loss, Truth Social parent
Trump Media & Technology Group reports a $405.9 million first-quarter net loss on roughly $871k in revenue
Fire Emblem announces Disability Pride Week 2026
gamingFire Emblem announces Disability Pride Week 2026
Community-driven event with dates and prompts aiming to highlight disability representation across Fire Emblem fandom.
MAGA clergy bless 22-foot gold Trump statue at Doral
politicsMAGA clergy bless 22-foot gold Trump statue at Doral
Pastor Mark Burns and a circle of evangelical and Jewish clergy dedicated and blessed a 22-foot gold‑leafed Trump effigy at Doral.
Happy Mother's Day messages and tributes
Thousands of greetings, photos, poems and tributes honored mothers and caregivers today, including pieces titled "Happy Mother's Day Greeting Card", "Like Mother, Like Daughter", and "The Gospel According to a Mother’s Love". Contributors shared specific stories: one writer recalled her mom as one of New Jersey's first female police officers, another urged self-care for "kids WHO raised themselves", and others sent tunes to a "Mom in Heaven" or expressed a long-held desire to adopt, foster, and be a "furbabymama". These tributes underscore that Mother's Day recognizes frontline service, loss, chosen parenting, and self-made adulthood, offering many ways to celebrate caregiving and resilience.
My mom was one of New Jersey's first female cops. She taught me about hard work and determination and never giving up. Moms don't quit. They push us to be better. To all the moms out there, thank you for everything you do. Happy Mother's Day.
Christine 🇺🇲💖13Please can you be our next President?
Betsy8Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story about your mom. I’m born raised and still living inNew Jersey girl not far from West Orange. Wish I could’ve known her. Sounds like a fantastic woman.
Michelle7Wow. No surprise she raised a man like you. 💙.
Vegan4TheAnimals6Thank you for sharing your story. The wall was the only thing I failed when I took the test years ago, unfortunately I didn’t even know about that part of the test.
A is for apple, P is for PIZZA6Moms are the unspoken heros of heros.
cullybirk.bsky.social6You won't hear this from our fearful leader.
GenXguy4Miss having you as my Senator when we lived in Tucson!
poshponypanache.bsky.social4Thanks for sharing your Mom with us💜🌸💜 She sounds amazing
callendergirl.bsky.social4Beautiful story and stay West Orange proud🇺🇸🌟
Barbara24 feet 13 inches tall? Or 5 feet 1 inch tall? lol
Amanda2I used to work near there!
fedup-58.bsky.social2Great story Great Mom ❤️
