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The NBA Finals are set: It's the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Indiana Pacers.

With Palantir finally receiving the attention it deserves, we wrote an article documenting Thiel’s history with Zuckerberg, his influence over JD Vance, and the connection between his neoreactionary ideology and Russell Vought’s Project 2025. It has always been Thiel’s plan to destroy democracy.

happy 20th anniversary ‘Rock Swings’ 🎙️

In April, we took to the streets for the biggest day of civic protest in years. No Kings Day on June 14 is going to be even bigger, with more events in more places to reject Trump’s authoritarianism. Please join us at your local No Kings Day event in two weeks: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

Residents introduced themselves as candidates for four vacant board seats after a “mysterious” person filled flag-pole slots with a second state flag.

SpaceX launches latest GPS III satellite for U.S. military GPS III SV-08, built by Lockheed Martin, is the eighth of 10 GPS III spacecraft.

PREORDER: 'More Songs About Buildings and Food (Deluxe)' by Talking Heads Expanded sets of the new wave and post-punk outfit's second album. www.normanrecords.com/records/2096...

Faizan Zaki, 13, crowned US National Spelling Bee champion reut.rs/44WA7cF

Puma says ‘yes’ to DEI, releases vibrant new gender-neutral, football-themed Pride 2025 collection

#tbt they need to bring these back

📚 On May 31, educators, authors, and advocates—including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, and Amanda Jones—are uniting at the FREADOM Town Hall Rally to stand up for the freedom to read, write, and learn. Join us at DC’s MLK Library at 5 p.m. or watch online: buff.ly/uRcCFFJ #FreedomToRead #TeachTruth

SpaceX to launch another GPS III satellite in record turnaround  The launch of GPS III SV-08 — the eighth satellite in the GPS III constellation — was originally assigned to United Launch Alliance (ULA)

The Bayou Barbie continues to make her mark on the WNBA's history books 💫 Angel Reese is now the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 500+ PTS & 500+ REB in her career (38 games). She breaks the previous record held by Tina Charles (44 games). H/T @wnba.com

The Washington Spirit is bringing their heat to a city near you 🔥 With their win in Week 10, they have the best road start to the season since NC in 2018.

Good morning, NYC. We have some very exciting news to share.

Hackers. AI data scrapes. Government surveillance. Yeah, thinking about where to start when it comes to protecting your online privacy can be overwhelming. Here’s a simple guide for you—and anyone who claims they have nothing to hide. www.wired.com/story/guide-...

NPR sues Trump Admin for funding slash: “The order aims to punish NPR for the content of news & other programming the president dislikes and chill the free exercise of First Amendment rights by NPR & individual public radio stations across the country” www.cbsnews.com/news/npr-sue...

EnduroSat raises $49 million to mass produce larger satellites Bulgaria-based microsatellite specialist EnduroSat announced $49 million in funding May 27 to ramp up production of a larger and more capable class of satellites.

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark sidelined for two weeks with injury reut.rs/43rGUbS

Instead of simply wishing people well this Memorial Day, here are five concrete policies that will protect servicemembers abroad and on the home front:

Tons of goals in week 10 but not much movement in the #NWSL table. The Spirit moved up one spot and Louisville jumped into the final playoff position

Sunset, Long Island, 1939 by Georgia O'Keeffe #WomensArt

'I am in the world to change the world' - Käthe Kollwitz, Self-Portrait, 1922, woodcut #WomensArt

25 low-budget ways to love New York City this summer https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/25-low-budget-ways-to-love-new-york-city-this-summer

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS New York City” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Thousands are marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder at religious services, concerts and vigils nationwide.

On CRM, textbooks focus on segregation & ignore widespread police brutality & complicity with white supremacy. www.zinnedproject.org/materials/po... Children should be invited to question images in books: Why are they arresting people defending voting & labor rights? If not, it is normalized.

#OtD 25 May 1895 libertarian socialist author, Oscar Wilde, was imprisoned for two years' hard labour for having sex with men. Detention would cause him health problems which contributed to his untimely death stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9769...

STAR WARS was released 47 years ago today. Hollywood’s biggest movie phenomenon, and the film that launched the career of star Harrison Ford, the behind the scenes story is as spectacular as blowing up the Death Star… 1/37

“Tonight a woman is speaking to you.” During WWII, the Italian station Radio Bari became the voice of free Italy. Alba de Céspedes broadcast twice a week, addressing the women of Italy. Read three transcripts, translated into English for the first time.

If there’s money for a parade, there’s money for Medicaid.

❌ 👑 No Kings ❌ 👑 www.nokings.org

Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which suggests trade wars could spread maritime disruptions to Asia and the US and push up shipping rates

We believe that the longer we tough it out, the more successful we will be. But this just isn't true.

What does it look like when a city is ready to tackle its housing challenges head-on? Join us Thursday, May 29, to find out! This event is exclusive to Strong Towns Members! Become a member today: buff.ly/SIzaciA

Five years after George Floyd's death, NPR's Michel Martin took a trip to Minneapolis and spoke to the city's mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison and national civil rights attorney Ben Crump to reflect on how the city and nation have changed.

The president is putting pressure on the world's biggest tech company to move manufacturing stateside.

John and I cheering on the Minnesota Frost in the Women’s Pro Hockey League finals!

FROST BITES BACK 🥶

FROST WIN IN 3OT

"I am not generally interested in considering women's rights in relation to equality with men, or in a competition with men, but rather within their own rights" Iranian-born artist and filmmaker, Shirin Neshat #womensart