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Fox to buy Roku in $22 billion deal to accelerate shift to digital
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 16 sec ago

Science
How eight beavers solved a Tube flooding problem engineers have been trying to fix for years (The Independent, 6/14/26)
By highplainsdem - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 27 sec ago

General Discussion
The best part is that a lot of people ignored it.
By yardwork - 22 min ago - Last reply 38 sec ago

General Discussion
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool now green
By struggle4progress - 4 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago

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Iranians say addressing Trump's 'mental illness' head on helped secure deal
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago

General Discussion
This is MSNOW's chyron describing the cage match last night? Unbelievable.
By senseandsensibility - 56 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago

Latest Breaking News
The View hosts eviscerate Trump over reaction to UFC fighter calling Michelle Obama 'a man'
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago

Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
I am find issues with YouTube TV....
By FarPoint - 16 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago

General Discussion
Anguished parents. Doctors in tears. Utah's long measles outbreak takes a toll.
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago

Music Appreciation
The Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
By Figarosmom - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago

General Discussion
Saying /Trump is white trash is really an insult
By leftyladyfrommo - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago

Washington
Only Suckers Pay?
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago

General Discussion
They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 55 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago

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Is he dead yet?
By Orrex - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago

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Boyfriend Has The Best Reaction To His Surprise Foster Kittens
By catbyte - 11 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago

Environment & Energy
Oil executives send a blunt message to Americans on gas prices
By Dulcinea - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago

General Discussion
The crowd was not very big, none of the TACO crowd is bragging about it. Reminds me more ...
By marble falls - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago

General Discussion
AI use by the US government is ballooning. And the lack of transparency is troubling
By pat_k - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago

Health
Observations about the man v. woman medical experience
By Orrex - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago

General Discussion
After dozens of Jewish girls get lost in NY creek tunnel, antisemitic comments follow online
By Behind the Aegis - 25 replies @ 10 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
After dozens of Jewish girls get lost in NY creek tunnel, antisemitic comments follow online
By Behind the Aegis - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago

Foreign Affairs
American businessman detained in Myanmar after alleged financial misconduct
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago

General Discussion
Josh Hokit is a PIECE OF SHIT
By orangecrush - 50 replies @ 10 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Josh Hokit is a PIECE OF SHIT
By orangecrush - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago

General Discussion
... let's not forget who showed up for Melissa and Mark Hortman's funeral: former President Joe Biden...
By riversedge - 17 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago

General Discussion
Trump sought to break Iran's regime. He settled for reopening Hormuz.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago

General Discussion
Ohh That's Rich - protests work
By Figarosmom - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago

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Africa (Toto's I Miss the Rain)...but lists every country in Africa
By marble falls - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago

The DU Lounge
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (June 15, 2026)
By EarlG - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago

General Discussion
"If you want a picture of the future, imagine a meth-mouth in a tube-top hitting the back of a bald guy forever."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 14 min ago

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A Guy and a golden - Brody visits Teddy and they sneak out for fun
By Figarosmom - 17 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
By OKIsItJustMe - 1 hr ago - Last reply 14 min ago

Music Appreciation
Toto - Africa
By marble falls - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Comes Tumbling Down
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 43 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Why Graham Platner's "Scandals" Actually Helped Him with Voters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago

General Discussion
That's not a ceasefire. That's a bribe.
By Swede - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago

Cable News Clips
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: State Attorneys General "Need to Take Action to Block This Deal"
By Uncle Joe - 53 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago

General Discussion
At the risk of asking a very stupid question in regards to the reflecting pool
By dsc - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago

Music Appreciation
Roy Orbison - Dream Baby (live)
By splunge63 - 16 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago

General Discussion
The UFC is designed for a very specific niche audience.
By Tommy Carcetti - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago

General Discussion
I worked in the Oil and Gas industry for over 30 years...
By CapnSteve - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump's Big UFC 'Freedom 250' Event Pushed Back Due to Terrible Weather
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago

Anthropology
How Ancient People Moved a 6-Ton Stone 700 Kilometers to Stonehenge
By erronis - 25 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turns green after surface painted
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago

Washington
Lime Readies Fleet for World Cup Ridership Surge
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago

General Discussion
Event delayed... haha!
By demmiblue - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago

Music Appreciation
Vanilla Fudge - Keep Me Hangin' On
By splunge63 - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago

General Discussion
The UFC Event in a nutshell.
By sheshe2 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago

General Discussion
Is he dead yet?
By Orrex - 50 replies @ 23 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Elite American colleges are entering a new territory: A six-figure-per-year price tag
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago

General Discussion
ICE murder -- another homicide
By DoBW - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago

General Discussion
Social Security's looming insolvency sparks alarm in Congress
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 25 min ago

General Discussion
Where is the Democratic message informing the people of the present crisis in America?
By kentuck - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago

General Discussion
time to dump Roku. being bought by fox
By moonshinegnomie - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago

Music Appreciation
The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man (live)
By splunge63 - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago

General Discussion
Trump's Lawyers Insist There Is 'No Evidence' of 'Collusion or Fraud' in His 'Settlement With Myself'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Fox to buy Roku in $22 billion deal to accelerate shift to digital
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 29 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Israel Threatens to Blow Up Trump's Peace Deal With Iran
By SamuelTheThird - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago

General Discussion
Jimmy Kimmel Wishes Donald Trump Happy Birthday With Jeffrey Epstein-Inspired Birthday Card
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago

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A Cat Walked On Stage and Stole Romeo and Juliet
By catbyte - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 31 min ago

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Good morning my DU family,
By JMCKUSICK - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court won't hear tariff challenge, paving way for new Trump action
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 52 min ago - Last reply 32 min ago

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Layla the Boxer and Luna sneak out of the house
By Figarosmom - 33 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago

Automobile Enthusiasts
Does anyone else get emotionally attached to their cars?
By Beatlelvr - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago

General Discussion
Trump supporter loses house, car, savings after husband detained by ICE
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago

Music Appreciation
The First Edition - Just Dropped In
By splunge63 - 36 min ago - Last reply 36 min ago

Editorials & Other Articles
JD Vance's sad book tour shows why his 2028 hopes are fading
By marmar - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago

The DU Lounge
Nori what sound does a dinosaur make
By Figarosmom - 37 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago

General Discussion
Disheartened? These people never gave up when faced with enormous obstacles. (Repost from 2024)
By usonian - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago

General Discussion
Has Trump caused you to look at the power structure in the world differently?
By kentuck - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago

General Discussion
AP exclusive: Doctors Without Borders report found cases of abuse and exploitation by staff in Chad
By Munu - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago

General Discussion
Fetterman calls Platner a bona fide dirtbag, among other things
By Polybius - 1 hr ago - Last reply 40 min ago

General Discussion
Trump agreed to a 325 billion dollar Iran reparations fund
By DemocratSinceBirth - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago

General Discussion
Did anyone see if the apricothellbeast tried that handshake game with President Macron again?
By irisblue - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago

General Discussion
Watching my recorded copy of Bill Maher, and does everyone realize his head is to large for his body??
By a kennedy - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago

General Discussion
To any current "Fiscal Republican": A very spirited FUCK YOU! Get a load of this:
By Chasstev365 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 44 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Defense minister says Israel won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago

General Discussion
Results of the dollar for dollar match
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 47 min ago

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Taking home unwanted old dog
By catbyte - 47 min ago - Last reply 47 min ago

Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy

China sets sights on heavy truck electrification in blow to diesel demand
By OKIsItJustMe

Most businesses expect operations to go electric by 2035, survey finds
By OKIsItJustMe

Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
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Latest Breaking News

Ariana Grande launches charity for vulnerable communities after clash with Trump administration over ICE video
51 min ago - The Independent

Supreme Court won't hear tariff challenge, paving way for new Trump action
52 min ago - USA Today

Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
1 hr ago - Associated Press

The View hosts eviscerate Trump over reaction to UFC fighter calling Michelle Obama 'a man'
1 hr ago - Independent

Obama says 'doubtful' that any Iran deal will be different than past
1 hr ago - ABC News

Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
2 hrs ago - AP

Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps
2 hrs ago - ABC News

Shipowners Seek Details on Hormuz Deal Before Resuming Transits
3 hrs ago - Bloomberg

It Is Trivially Easy to Use Reddit to Manipulate AI Search, Research Suggests
3 hrs ago - 404 Media

Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right
3 hrs ago - NYT

Trump heads to France for 1st G7 summit since US-Iran war began
4 hrs ago - ABC News

Meta Tapped a Pentagon Supplier to Prototype Face Recognition for Its Glasses
4 hrs ago - Wired

MARTA Mobility drivers threaten strike during FIFA World Cup over pay, benefits, staffing concerns
4 hrs ago - WSB-TV

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry
4 hrs ago - Reuters

Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
5 hrs ago - AP

UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Insults Michelle Obama During Victory Speech at White House
5 hrs ago - Parade

Fox to buy Roku in $22 billion deal to accelerate shift to digital
6 hrs ago - CNBC

Graham 'concerned' that Iran views deal with U.S. differently than Trump administration
6 hrs ago - The Hill

Jane Fonda Attacks Paramount-WBD Merger At Protest Event - "I Have A Personal Stake In CNN, I Don't Want To See It Go...
7 hrs ago - Deadline

Ukraine's historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery set on fire following major Russian attack
7 hrs ago - msn.com

Trump's Big UFC 'Freedom 250' Event Pushed Back Due to Terrible Weather
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite

'Reeks of corruption': protesters rally as Trump hosts UFC event on his birthday
8 hrs ago - The Guardian

Oil Prices Tumble and Stocks Surge After Trump Announces Deal With Iran
8 hrs ago - New York Times

Alabama GOP rejects residency challenge against Tuberville's gubernatorial bid
8 hrs ago - WZDX-TV Huntsville, AL

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turns green after surface painted
9 hrs ago - USA today

Lawyers reveal Jeanine Pirro's chilling impact on D.C. prosecutions: 'Speaks for itself'
9 hrs ago - Raw Story

Defense minister says Israel won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
10 hrs ago - AP

Pete Hegseth says it's a "manufactured story" that U.S. faces munitions stockpile shortage
10 hrs ago - CBS News

IAM Union Members at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth Vote to Accept Strong Agreement
14 hrs ago - IAM

2026 Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes win second championship with shutout of Golden Knights in Game 6
15 hrs ago - ABC/CBS Sports

CNN Anchor Presses DHS Chief Mullin on Potentially Sending ICE Agents to Polls: 'Why Would There Be a Circumstance'
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Trump says FISA extension must include voting bill
18 hrs ago - Reuters

Anthropic Staff to Meet White House Officials Next Week, Axios Reports
19 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters

'We're Afraid': Top Trump Aides Reportedly Think Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Have Tapes of 'Sensitive Conversation
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Sen. Mark Warner says he hopes Senate can confirm Trump's DNI pick "this week"
20 hrs ago - CBS News

Trump reportedly tells Putin he is prepared to help end war in Ukraine
20 hrs ago - Guardian

Pakistan says US and Iran have reached peace deal to end military operations
20 hrs ago - BBC

Hakeem Jeffries Leaves Door Open When Asked By NBC's Welker About a Potential Trump Impeachment
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march
21 hrs ago - Reuters

Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little information is known
21 hrs ago - AP

Sen. James Lankford says Congress should ratify any deal Trump makes with Iran
21 hrs ago - NBC News

Lawsuit by the Yosemite ranger fired after hanging a giant transgender flag is dismissed
22 hrs ago - ABC News/AP

Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
22 hrs ago - AP

Jeffries questions possible Iran ceasefire: Trump has said deal is close '38 or 39 different times'
23 hrs ago - The Hill

12 killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport
23 hrs ago - KCTV 5 Kansas City, Missouri

Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, hospitalized for second time in just a few months
23 hrs ago - The Independent

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering Business
Yesterday - Reuters/yahoo

Trump to Axios: Netanyahu has "no fucking judgment" but Iran deal still on
Yesterday - Axios

Helicopters collide over Rio de Janeiro, killing 6
Yesterday - AP

Ukraine's AI drones entered 'Terminator mode' and killed Russian soldiers -- no human fired
Yesterday - Yahoo

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