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Thread: which song is the definitive 'Millennial' anthem?
musicThread: which song is the definitive 'Millennial' anthem?
A wide thread names contenders, 'Mr. Brightside,' 'Get Low,' 'Tubthumping,' 'Candle in the Wind (’97)', debating one single millennial song.
Helluva Boss fan artists share new OC art and Mother's Day comics
tvHelluva Boss fan artists share new OC art and Mother's Day comics
Fandom artists posted original characters, cosplay shots and Mother's Day, themed strips from the Hellaverse.
Martin Short opens up in Netflix documentary
comedyMartin Short opens up in Netflix documentary
In 'Marty, Life Is Short' Martin Short recounts his career and speaks publicly about daughter Katherine’s recent death.
Trump proposes pausing the federal gas tax
financeTrump proposes pausing the federal gas tax
Trump says he will ask Congress to suspend the 18.4¢ federal gas tax to ease rising pump prices.
RFK Jr. driving a major vaccine safety inquiry
scienceRFK Jr. driving a major vaccine safety inquiry
NYT reports Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is leading a multi‑million dollar federal inquiry into vaccine safety.
German defense minister visits Kyiv to discuss joint arms production
newsGerman defense minister visits Kyiv to discuss joint arms production
Boris Pistorius made an unannounced trip to Kyiv to negotiate joint production of drones and unmanned systems.
One U.S. passenger tests positive for Andes hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
scienceOne U.S. passenger tests positive for Andes hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
HHS says a repatriated passenger tested 'mildly positive' for Andes virus and a second passenger has mild symptoms.
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Zack Polanski’s narrowboat may owe three years of council tax
financeZack Polanski’s narrowboat may owe three years of council tax
Report says Polanski treated his narrowboat as a main residence; likely Band A bill around £4,000 plus a possible £70 penalty.
High-level meeting set to discuss return of Ukrainian children
newsHigh-level meeting set to discuss return of Ukrainian children
An international coalition convenes a high-level meeting focused on repatriating children taken from Ukraine during the war.
Apple rolls out beta end‑to‑end encrypted RCS in IOS 26.5
techApple rolls out beta end‑to‑end encrypted RCS in IOS 26.5
IOS 26.5 beta adds E2EE RCS for some iPhone‑to‑Android chats; look for a lock icon in Messages
Polish ex‑minister Zbigniew Ziobro flees Hungary for the US
newsPolish ex‑minister Zbigniew Ziobro flees Hungary for the US
Zbigniew Ziobro left Hungary and reached the United States after PM Peter Magyar said Hungary would not shield people wanted abroad.
Beyond The Gates episode features Tide placement and Anita's last chemo
tvBeyond The Gates episode features Tide placement and Anita's last chemo
New Beyond The Gates episode includes prominent Tide product placement, Anita's final chemo session, and an undercover subplot.
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Project Hail Mary hits streaming after $655M box office run
moviesProject Hail Mary hits streaming after $655M box office run
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary arrives on streaming as the Ryan Gosling film tops about $655 million worldwide.
Tim Cook, Elon Musk among CEOs invited to join Trump in China
techTim Cook, Elon Musk among CEOs invited to join Trump in China
President Trump invited 16 executives, including Apple’s Tim Cook and Elon Musk, to accompany him to Beijing for talks with Xi.
V Sky VTuber roundup, birthday marathon and Subnautica 2 streams
gamingV Sky VTuber roundup, birthday marathon and Subnautica 2 streams
VTubers announce birthday marathon with open‑lobby play, Subnautica 2 early access streams and new weekly schedules
Aaron Paul joins Prime Video's Fallout Season 3
tvAaron Paul joins Prime Video's Fallout Season 3
Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul has been cast in Season 3 of Prime Video’s hit series Fallout, joining the existing ensemble.
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EU backs body to compensate Ukraine war victims
newsEU backs body to compensate Ukraine war victims
EU foreign ministers agree to set up an International Claims Commission; Canada expected to sign the convention.
Star Fox confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, launches June 25
gamingStar Fox confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, launches June 25
Nintendo announces a Star Fox remake for Switch 2 with a June 25 release date and new co‑op and multiplayer features.
RTÉ to air Father Ted episode instead of Eurovision
tvRTÉ to air Father Ted episode instead of Eurovision
Ireland's state broadcaster will boycott Eurovision coverage and show the Father Ted 'A Song for Europe' episode in its place.
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Trump proposes pausing the federal gas tax
Trump says he will ask Congress to suspend the 18.4¢ federal gas tax to ease rising pump prices.
Trump just announced he plans to suspend the federal gas tax. You know what would be a much better solution to skyhigh gas prices? Ending this outrageous, illegal war funded by our taxpayer dollars. (1/2)
Brad Lander135Once again, Congress is failing to do its job. Stop the bombing overseas & start looking out for working families here at home. Pass a War Powers Resolution now. (2/2)
CaptAirkat12Suspending the fed tax gas is a full-on public confession that he can't end the war with Iran that he started.
Collin McDonough3Trump can't suspend the gas tax, though. It requires an act of Congress
D↻R2Same old playbook creates a problem and claimed to solve the problem that he created. People deserve the government they have 💁🏻♂️
Washington is debating suspending the 18.4¢ federal gas tax. But nobody is talking about the REAL tax Americans are paying: the Iran war premium. It’s adding roughly $1.35 per gallon right now, costing drivers about $571 million today alone. Over 71 days? Nearly $28 billion.
Hermione, Texas Granger8When gas is $5/gal I’m not sure how many people are thinking “thank god it’s not $5.18!”
K🤦♀️𝙑4They’ll chatter about it on media, but truth, that money is used to fund transportation infrastructure, that fund would need a pay back, which knowing this administration, they’d cut more public safety nets to make up the deficit, and say how wonderful they are while destroying citizen support.
Joel Kleinman2It’s not a tax. Taxes at least serve some purpose and fund the government which comes back to us in some way. This is just money out the door.
The president cannot suspend the federal tax on his own. Congress would have to approve the move. https://to.pbs.org/4tveXLh
SpezalED6Congress? It still exists? Never stopped him before….
Walter Wrona3Oh, just like he can't raise tarriffs? Because Congress is supposed to approve that too.
It’s FloriDUH 🏳️🌈3“Rump touts 20 cent “solution” to a 2 dollar problem”. That’s the story here. Oh, let’s not forget gas is going up for the foreseeable future, Iran repeatedly mentions $150 per barrel.
Q: "Are you going to suspend the federal gas tax?" Trump: "Yeah, I'm going to reduce until the — let me tell you, as soon as this is over with Iran, as soon as it's over, you're going to see gasoline and oil drop like a rock."
Jack7This - if it ever happens - will come right before the midterms.
HL Mencken's Ghost6History supports the notion that Trump doesn't know what the fuck he's talking about.
ginalolajupiter.bsky.social5Pffffttt That federal tax It’s NOT EVEN A DOLLAR
#Nov2026 🌊🌊 Vote for Democracy 🗳️ - ICE❌4Trump saying yet again he does not understand, have any concept of ‘supply’ - economics - reality 👿🤪🤡
Martin Robertson3after you give him and his friends another trillion tax dollars to buy overpriced weapons....
Kim3Americans can save a whole $0.18 per gallon while depleting funding for roads, bridges and public trans. 🤦♀️
Dovewoman 💙 🇺🇦 💙2Another hole in our incoming funds. Our national debt takes another hit. Does Trump know the phrase “robbing Peter to pay Paul“?
🤳2“As soon as my war of choice that gained literally nothing for America ends, the status quo will return” is not the flex he thinks it is
PRESIDENT TRUMP SAID HE WANTS TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND THE 18-CENT FEDERAL GAS TAX. HE SAID THE TAX CUT WOULD STAY UNTIL GAS PRICES FALL, AFTER WHICH IT WOULD BE PHASED BACK IN.
Mina8Gas is over $5 a gallon where I live. 18 cents is pretty meaningless.
Andreas5Subsidising demand in a supply crisis? Great idea, that'll work for sure
Langdon Grant4This would take an act of Congress, so it's a great time for Dems to say, "Sure, we'll agree to that, but only if we repeal an equivalent amount of the billionaire tax cuts in the OBBB to cover the lost revenue."
Trey3How about encouraging ev's to bring demand for oil down?? 🤔
Reno3To balance the books, tax the rich instead maybe? You know, the ones that collected billions of dollars, because of this war-of-choice? Probably not, it's average Joe who gets to cough up elsewhere.
jim-in-co.bsky.social3The taxes fund road repair, construction, and other travel-related improvements. So, less money from those taxes = less to do needed work. Not a fix, IMO. Just foregoing funds to reduce prices, which he could fix by ending an unnecessary "excursion" initiated at the behest of Netanyahu.
Marcia3Didn’t that fat pig pedophile say on Friday gas prices are down?
wozvillenation.bsky.social3Better idea. Reinstate the $7500 EV tax credit to help people avoid entirely the gas gouging.
GoBlueHalimi2Remember how "controversial" it was when Biden tapped into the strategic patroleum reserves. Guess it's all good now to manipulate gas prices when a Republican is in office.