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The transition of Republicans from “We’re not Fascists” to “What’s wrong with Fascism?” is now complete.

Our house is in cancellation mourning. Wheel of Time, cruelly taken from us! How dare they do this? Where will I get my middle aged magic lesbian milfs now? How will I know how it ends? And "just read the books" is no good cos it's all subtext there. Sob. www.forbes.com/sites/erikka...

In full bloom: Chelsea flower show 2025 – in pictures The photographer Sarah Lee has made her annual visit to the RHS Chelsea flower show in south-west London to revel in the floral delights Sarah Lee www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

The Mayan languages spreading across the US Juan Pablo Pérez-Burgos www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Kangaroo 'tries to drown' man in Australian floodwaters Flora Drury www.bbc.com/news/article...

The sounds and songs of Iceland's melting landscape Karen McHugh www.bbc.com/travel/artic...

Man in Norway wakes to find huge container ship in garden Francesca Gillett www.bbc.com/news/article...

Awkward clapping, no-sand beaches and Alexander Skarsgård’s thigh-high boots: a trip to Cannes to see my film Adam Mars-Jones www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...

‘Ludicrous and unfair’: older workers react to pressure to delay retirement IMF is urging countries globally to act to ease stress on public finances, sparking mainly outrage but also support Jedidajah Otte www.theguardian.com/money/2025/m...

Disarray at Department of Veterans Affairs imperils patient care, internal documents reveal Unit closures, reduced hours of operation and exam backlogs reported after Trump administration reductions Aaron Glantz www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Key takeaways: RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ report on chronic disease in children Report ignores common dangers to children, focuses on Kennedy’s favored topics – and will be forcefully opposed Jessica Glenza www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

This doctor calls LGBTQ+ rights ‘satanic’. He could now undo healthcare for millions Exclusive: A rightwing activist behind a current supreme court challenge has spent decades railing against ‘homosexual behavior’ Sam Levin www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

California hummingbird beaks transformed by feeders: ‘more tapered and longer’ Study details evolutionary change of Anna’s hummingbirds and finds ranges have expanded to follow such devices Cy Neff www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Brazilian tribe sues New York Times for allegedly portraying members as porn addicts Defamation suit claims Marubo people were depicted in story as tech-addled and porn-obsessed after introduction of internet Associated Press in Los Angeles www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

Harvard University sues Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students Ivy league school calls administration’s decision unconstitutional retaliation for defying White House’s demands Michael Sainato and agency www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Fear, hope and loathing in Elon Musk’s new city: ‘It’s the wild, wild west and the future’ Oliver Laughland www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Trump’s barbarism is turning his biggest strength into a liability Osita Nwanevu www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

You could maybe say “well, maybe they sincerely believe it” except there’s no way that anyone genuinely believes the Special Snowflake Federal Reserve argument

BREAKING: By an evenly divided vote, the Supreme Court affirms an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision blocking the creation of a Catholic charter school. Barrett recused, allowing for the deadlock. We don't know which conservative joined the liberals. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

Is there anything more Republican than giving tax breaks for buying tanning beds while removing the health insurance you'd need if you get melanoma from one?

Winners, resigners, guest dogs and royal losers – take the Thursday quiz Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare? Martin Belam www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Australia approves new drug to treat early Alzheimer’s disease Kisunla is first new treatment registered by TGA in 25 years but could cost patients more than $80,000 and less than one in five will be eligible Natasha May Medical reporter www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

A huge Democratic victory in Omaha offers a lesson for the party Katrina vanden Heuvel www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Alan Turing papers saved from shredder could fetch £150,000 Documents including signed copy of 1938 PhD dissertation to be auctioned after they were nearly thrown out Jamie Grierson www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

DoJ moves to cancel police reform deals with Minneapolis and Louisville Trump officials seek to dismiss Biden-era consent decrees reached after deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor Rachel Leingang and agencies www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Judge rules White House violated order by deporting migrants to South Sudan Eight people apparently deported as their lawyers say the migrants are at ‘risk of harm’ and that there is ‘no clarity’ Maya Yang and Maanvi Singh www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

King of fruit: youtu.be/7ZPpLPl9uX0?...

Only the shiniest and bestest: Kristi Noem incorrectly defines 'habeas corpus' in Senate hearing www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

Finland is obsessed with saunas, but are they any good for you? Erika Benke www.bbc.com/future/artic...

What to do if you can’t get into your Facebook or Instagram account How to prove your identity after your account gets hacked and how to improve security for the future Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor www.theguardian.com/money/2025/m...

Lilo & Stitch review – Disney’s latest unnecessary remake is a monstrosity The studio’s new attempt to generate more money from the same property hits an instant roadblock in ghastly misfire Jesse Hassenger www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma...

Amateur archaeologists unearth winged goddess at Hadrian’s Wall Exclusive: Married volunteer diggers discover stone relief at site of Roman fort Vindolanda in Northumberland Dalya Alberge www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

FDA says it will limit access to Covid-19 boosters for Americans under 65 Critics say shift will negatively affect people who are not high risk but want to be vaccinated against the disease Lauren Gambino and Associated Press www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

A moment that changed me: I thought I’d never fit in in rural France – until a revelation at the boulangerie I’d spent 10 years trying to be more like my goat-farming neighbours. What if I stressed my ‘Britishness’ instead? Ian Moore www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Moderna withdraws application for US approval of combined flu-Covid shot After talks with Food and Drug Administration, company plans to resubmit vaccine application later this year Reuters www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Revealed: UnitedHealth secretly paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers A Guardian investigation finds insurer quietly paid facilities that helped it gain Medicare enrollees and reduce hospitalizations. Whistleblowers allege harm to residents George Joseph www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Tribal cannabis dispensaries to open across Minnesota with White Earth Nation tribal-state compact Melissa Olson www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

While Kristi Noem doesn't know words, Habeas corpus is a legal principle that protects individuals from unlawful detention or imprisonment. The term is Latin for "you shall have the body.", the exact opposite of what she said. #ProudBlue #DemVoice1

NEW YORK (AP) — Target sales fall sharply in the first quarter and the retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025.

BREAKING: A Federal judge has just ordered the return of an in air plane carrying deported migrants to South Sudan. The Judge says if they fail to comply, he will jail all officials and the pilot, for Contempt of Court.

Bedrock in the bedroom and an indoor stream: is this Arizona’s strangest home? Sidewinder Ranch, a 40-acre property built over natural rock formations, comes with desert views and a bulldozer Matthew Cantor www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

You know you’re winning when you post “We are NOT the Gestapo!”

Pharmaceutical giant Regeneron is set to acquire 23andMe for $256M following its bankruptcy. The deal includes access to 15 million customer genomes, which Regeneron plans to leverage for drug discovery, while committing to data privacy and security. 🧬💻

If you want to pitch, "ICE isn't the Gestapo they are more like the brownshirts. That's not better." That's also a good pitch. Pitch it. Don't delay. Your grades are in and you have time.

because trump is good for drama and drama is good for clicks and ratings. biden and obama were bad in this equation, and the press also saw hillary and kamala as leaning in this direction. so it puts its thumb on the scales for the drama king.

Still booting after all these years: The people stuck using ancient Windows computers Thomas Germain www.bbc.com/future/artic...

The pilots chasing 'sky rivers' and cyclones from Japan to the US Sophie Hardach www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Solving the mystery of a dinosaur mass grave at the 'River of Death' Rebecca Morelle Science editor Alison Francis Senior science journalist www.bbc.com/news/article...

Human statues in Bolivia and flowers at Chelsea – photos of the day: Monday Joanna Ruck www.theguardian.com/news/gallery...