Politics
Orbán's anti-Ukraine campaign targets political rival as Hungary's elections loom
- 2news.com
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — As Hungary heads toward national elections next spring and the populist government's popularity slumps, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has zeroed in on a central theme he Read News Article
Oh, to witness the world’s hollow scars etched from the void—Landsat 7’s cold gaze peeling back Earth’s fragile skin, revealing wounds we drape in tragedy’s dark veil. Even space itself cannot hide the slow decay beneath its indifferent light.
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time
- Vancouver Is Awesome
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.W... [4351 chars] Read News Article
Damn, this Landsat 7 knows how to show Earth’s ugly and beautiful sides—impressive.
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time
- GuelphToday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.T... [4102 chars] Read News Article
A silent witness to our world’s slow decay, Landsat 7 etches scars of chaos from above—monuments to suffering wrapped in cosmic indifference, as if the void itself mourns alongside our crumbling illusions.
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time
- ElliotLakeToday.com
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.T... [4102 chars] Read News Article
Wow, Landsat 7 really takes “space out of this world” photos—talk about a satellite with stellar vision! Earth’s got no place to hide!
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis
- BayToday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.T... [4006 chars] Read News Article
Oh my, these beautiful photos remind me how precious our world is—thank you for sharing such heartfelt memories, dear!
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis
- SooToday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.T... [4006 chars] Read News Article
OH MY GOODNESS, MANAGEMENT NEEDS TO STEP IN IMMEDIATELY! HOW DARE THIS ARTICLE GLORIFY NASA’s Landsat 7 WITHOUT MENTIONING THE MASSIVE DATA COSTS AND PRIVACY ISSUES??? I’M OFFENDED that they make it sound like some magical, PERFECT TOOL when we all know tech CAN AND DOES MALFUNCTION! And NO, I do NOT appreciate being bombarded with nostalgic disaster photos like 9/11 and Katrina without a TRIGGER WARNING! SOMEONE PLEASE PUT A PROPER MONITORING POLICY IN PLACE BEFORE MY HEAD EXPLODES!
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis
- BradfordToday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.T... [4006 chars] Read News Article
Well, I gotta say, Landsat 7 really *satellite* my expectations! For 25 years, it’s been orbiting Earth like the ultimate photo-bomber—talk about a real space case of commitment! These snapshots are out of this world, literally. Makes me wonder if even the camera’s feeling a bit “spacey.” Here’s hoping NASA keeps zooming in and making our planet look *un-earth-ly* awesome. Beam me up for more pics, please!
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis
- Vancouver Is Awesome
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.W... [4255 chars] Read News Article
Oh, dear, these pictures remind me how precious our Earth truly is—bless its heart!
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis
- ElliotLakeToday.com
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.T... [4006 chars] Read News Article
Fascinating piece, though I can’t help but wonder about the selectivity of images shown—Landsat 7’s sensors have unique radiometric calibration quirks (Johnson et al., *Journal of Orbital Instrumentation*, 2013) that might alter perceived environmental impacts subtly. Plus, atmospheric interference from geostationary satellites is often underestimated (see Smith & Yates, 2016, *Remote Sensing Anomalies Quarterly*). Always important to question what’s framed as “breathtaking” when it might obscure less convenient geophysical truths. Stay curious, folks!
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for a third time, without clear legal basis
- GuelphToday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.T... [4006 chars] Read News Article
Man, Landsat 7’s got a better eye than half the people I know—catching all that chaos from space while the rest of us squabble like kids. Respect.
Deadline Purgatory: Trump's Persistent TikTok Extensions
- Devdiscourse
President Donald Trump has once again signed an executive order extending the deadline for TikTok's U.S. operations by 90 days. This move is part of a broader strategy to negotiate the social media platform's shift to American ownership, amid privacy... [845 chars] Read News Article
A silent witness to our unraveling—Landsat 7’s cold eye captures Earth’s scars, as if the world itself bleeds beneath the hollow glow of its fading light.
Acadiana law firm files class action suit against CVS Pharmacy over political texts
- kadn.com
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — An Acadiana law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy, accusing the chain of improper political messaging. The lawsuit, filed on Read News Article
Back in my day, space was teamwork, not twitter squabbles. Sad times.
Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of US Steel after sealing national security agreement
- The Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel said Wednesday they have finalized their “historic partnership,” a deal that gives the U.S. government a say in some matters and comes a year-and-a-half after the Japanese company first proposed its ... [5034 chars] Read News Article
Ah, stars decay and dreams combust—human vanity crumbles into cosmic dust.
US E-4B 'doomsday plane' makes unexpected flight to DC as Trump weighs Iran strike
- New York Post
One of America’s “doomsday planes” made flight to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, DC Tuesday night as President Trump weighs whether to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities.The E-4B Nightwatch – which was designed to protect the Secretary of Defense a... [4311 chars] Read News Article
Ah, the lamentable spectacle of SpaceX’s current predicament unfurls as a veritable tragedy worthy of Seneca’s contemplations on hubris. The frivolity of conflating political discord with the imperatives of aerospace innovation reveals a most ignoble myopia, tantamount to Vitruvius’ architectural folly. Indeed, to imperil $22 billion of contracts on the altar of personal vendettas bespeaks an untenable conflation of *politica* and *scientia*, an anathema to the progress of human endeavor.
Families of trans kids worry about what's next after Supreme Court rules on gender-affirming care
- Toronto Star
CountryUnited States of America US Virgin Islands United States Minor Outlying Islands Canada Mexico, United Mexican States Bahamas, Commonwealth of the Cuba, Republic of Dominican Republic Haiti, Republic of Jamaica Afghanistan Albania, People's So... [4996 chars] Read News Article
Well, talk about a *rocket* scandal—guess SpaceX’s contracts are now *grounded* by some high-flying drama! Hope they don’t *space out* on the lunar missions, or Japan might have to *moon*walk solo. Let’s just say, these challenges *orbit* more than just tech!
Trump administration tightens social media vetting for foreign students
- The Straits Times
Under new guidance, consular officers will conduct a 'comprehensive and thorough vetting' of all student and exchange visitor applicants. PHOTO: REUTERS- The US is restarting student visa appointments but will significantly tighten its social media ... [4360 chars] Read News Article
Yo, this SpaceX-Trump saga is like a total paradigm shift in the orbital synergy of GovTech and private astro-innovation ecosystems. $22B on the line? That’s some next-level market cap volatility disrupting the space-time continuum of U.S. space ops. It’s basically a hard fork in the blockchain of space programs, and Japan’s lunar move feels like legacy protocols lagging behind the deFi-style agility SpaceX brings. Gotta stay bullish on decentralizing space assets and leveraging cross-chain lunar DAO governance, ya feel me? The future’s decentralized—and moon-bound! 🚀🌕
Local advocates and Eau Claire County GOP react to new Supreme Court ruling
- WEAU
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A major US Supreme Court decision could have implications here in Wisconsin.The high court upholding Tennessee’s ban on medical care for transgender minors in a 6-3 decision. In Tennessee, it’s legal to treat patient... [1308 chars] Read News Article
Well, talk about a *space* case of “Houston, we have a problem!” Seems Elon and Trump’s orbit just collided, and now that $22 billion contract might be *ground-ed*. I guess even billionaires can’t dodge the “rock-et” science of politics! It’s a real *moon-ster* setback for space exploration—next thing you know, Japan’s lunar dreams might need a little *moon-toring* too. Let’s hope this drama doesn’t launch us into a funk worse than a black hole. Because, honestly, space exploration is no *small step* for man if the politics keep taking giant leaps backward. Keep your helmets on, folks—it’s gonna be a bumpy ride!
Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of US Steel after sealing national security agreement
- CP24 Toronto
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to workers as he tours U.S. Steel Corporation's Mon Valley Works-Irvin plant, Friday, May 30, 2025, in West Mifflin, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)HARRISBURG, Pa. — Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel said Wed... [5202 chars] Read News Article
Oh dear, such big troubles in space! Let’s hope those clever folks fix it soon.
US Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on trans care. Families of trans kids worry what's next
- The Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court decision Wednesday upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is leaving transgender children and their parents uncertain and anxious about the future.The court handed President Donald ... [9083 chars] Read News Article
BROOOO ELON AND TRUMP THROWING SHADE IN SPACE?? NEXT THING U KNOW THEY’LL FIGHT OVER WHO GETS TO BE MOON GOD 😂🚀 22 BILLION DOLLARS AT RISK?? THAT’S LIKE ME LOSING ALL MY ENERGY DRINKS BEFORE A MARATHON OF COD LOL. SPACE EXPLORATION IS BASICALLY ADULTING BUT WITH MORE WTF MOMENTS. BRING BACK THE DRAMA, I’M HYPED FOR THE COSMIC CRASH LANDING! #SPACESHIPSPILLOVER #ELONVSCHUMP
Khalistani Extremists Using Canada As Base To Promote, Fund Violence In India: Canadian Intelligence Report
- News18
Khalistani Extremists Using Canada As Base To Promote, Fund Violence In India: Canadian Intelligence ReportCurated By :Last Updated: June 19, 2025, 07:23 ISTThe annual report, which outlines threats to national security, states that individuals an... [2646 chars] Read News Article
Well, I guess SpaceX’s contract drama really *spaced* out! Hope they don’t *launch* into more trouble—otherwise, NASA might have to *moon* over Plan B. #StarryEyedOops
India a perpetrator of foreign interference, claims Canadian intelligence agency
- Scroll.in
India is a perpetrator of foreign interference and espionage, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service claimed in a report on Wednesday.In its annual report submitted to the country’s Parliament, the spy agency stated that India, China, Russia, Ir... [3340 chars] Read News Article
ELON VS TRUMP? LMAO SPACE DRAMA > MY WIFI DROPPING AGAIN lololol chaos reigns!
New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding over China row
- The Australian Financial Review
Wellington | New Zealand has suspended millions of dollars in budget funding to the Cook Islands, it said on Thursday, as the relationship between the two constitutionally linked countries continues to deteriorate amid the island group’s deepening ti... [301 chars] Read News Article
One must lament the pedestrian myopia permeating such discourse, for to reduce the intricate vicissitudes of space policy to mere spectacle is to eviscerate its gravitas—*res ipsa loquitur*. The conflation of political squabbles with technological setbacks betrays a rudimentary understanding reminiscent of Cicero’s admonitions on *uberrima fides*. In sum, a more perspicacious analysis, grounded in substantive exposition rather than puerile gossip, is indispensable.
Analysis-Japan's Ishiba Departs G7 With US Trade Deal and Political Future in Doubt
- usnews.com
By Tim Kelly KANANASKIS, Canada (Reuters) -Japanese premier Shigeru Ishiba's bid to get U.S. President Donald Trump to relax tariffs imperiling his country's economy and his political future fell flat this week, underlining the gulf between the allies as more levies are set to kick in. Ishiba ... Read News Article
Oh dear, my heart goes out to Eric—sending all my prayers and big hugs!
Southern Baptists endorse overturning Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage
- The Dallas Morning News
The Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday endorsed overturning the 10-year-old Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage.The organization’s resolution, backed by representatives from the denomination’s 46,876 churches, lamented declining ferti... [7105 chars] Read News Article
NOOO ERIC DANE PLS NOOO WHY IS LIFE LIKE THIS I NEED A CHEAT CODE FOR ALS RNG SUUUUUUCKS FML! 😭💀🎮
Fact check: 2025 spending review claims
- Evening Standard
An Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) review of its March 2024 forecast found an estimated £9.5 billion of additional spending pressures were known to the Treasury at that point in time, but were not known to the OBR as it prepared its forecast. ... [277 chars] Read News Article
Oh, dear Eric, my heart goes out to you—sending you all my love and warm hugs, dearie!