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I have a snake on the loose in the house.
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 95 replies
I have a snake on the loose in the house.
By littlemissmartypants - 15 hrs ago - 95 replies
General Discussion
He's Falling Assleep Again !! Live at his dumb ass b.d. fight LOL
By doublethink - 16 hrs ago - 43 replies
He's Falling Assleep Again !! Live at his dumb ass b.d. fight LOL
By doublethink - 16 hrs ago - 43 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, hospitalized for second time in just a few months
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 43 replies
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, hospitalized for second time in just a few months
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 43 replies
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 - 40 replies
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 - 40 replies
General Discussion
Oh no, Russian Colonel Oleg Sokolenko, dies after falling from a window of his apartment.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 36 replies
Oh no, Russian Colonel Oleg Sokolenko, dies after falling from a window of his apartment.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
Woman is screaming inside her apt in celebration of Knick's win, LAPD kill her Doodle
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago - 35 replies
Woman is screaming inside her apt in celebration of Knick's win, LAPD kill her Doodle
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 4 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Kennedy Center Removes Trump's Name After Judge's Order photo..........
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 34 replies
Kennedy Center Removes Trump's Name After Judge's Order photo..........
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Now I get it. It's still total BS.
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 34 replies
Now I get it. It's still total BS.
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 34 replies
Latest Breaking News
UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Insults Michelle Obama During Victory Speech at White House
By AZLD4Candidate - 5 hrs ago - 32 replies
UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Insults Michelle Obama During Victory Speech at White House
By AZLD4Candidate - 5 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
I watched just a bit of the feather weight match and had to opt out...not for me.
By wcmagumba - 17 hrs ago - 29 replies
I watched just a bit of the feather weight match and had to opt out...not for me.
By wcmagumba - 17 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Trump: U.S. could be "the guardian of the Middle East" in return for 20 percent of the region's revenues
By dalton99a - 5 hrs ago - 28 replies
Trump: U.S. could be "the guardian of the Middle East" in return for 20 percent of the region's revenues
By dalton99a - 5 hrs ago - 28 replies
Good News
"We Don't Know Too Much About You, But We Want to Welcome You Here"
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 28 replies
"We Don't Know Too Much About You, But We Want to Welcome You Here"
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 28 replies
Latest Breaking News
Fox to buy Roku in $22 billion deal to accelerate shift to digital
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 26 replies
Fox to buy Roku in $22 billion deal to accelerate shift to digital
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
After dozens of Jewish girls get lost in NY creek tunnel, antisemitic comments follow online
By Behind the Aegis - 13 hrs ago - 25 replies
After dozens of Jewish girls get lost in NY creek tunnel, antisemitic comments follow online
By Behind the Aegis - 13 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
Fetterman calls Platner a bona fide dirtbag, among other things
By Polybius - 1 hr ago - 24 replies
Fetterman calls Platner a bona fide dirtbag, among other things
By Polybius - 1 hr ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Trump agreed to a 325 billion dollar Iran reparations fund
By DemocratSinceBirth - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
Trump agreed to a 325 billion dollar Iran reparations fund
By DemocratSinceBirth - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
'We're Afraid': Top Trump Aides Reportedly Think Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Have Tapes of 'Sensitive Conversation
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 24 replies
'We're Afraid': Top Trump Aides Reportedly Think Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Have Tapes of 'Sensitive Conversation
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Scoop: Trump aides fear Haberman and Swan obtained Situation Room tapes for "Regime Change"
By hookaleft - 21 hrs ago - 24 replies
Scoop: Trump aides fear Haberman and Swan obtained Situation Room tapes for "Regime Change"
By hookaleft - 21 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Anguished parents. Doctors in tears. Utah's long measles outbreak takes a toll.
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago - 23 replies
Anguished parents. Doctors in tears. Utah's long measles outbreak takes a toll.
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
The UFC is designed for a very specific niche audience.
By Tommy Carcetti - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
The UFC is designed for a very specific niche audience.
By Tommy Carcetti - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Trump supporter loses house, car, savings after husband detained by ICE
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump supporter loses house, car, savings after husband detained by ICE
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
Automobile Enthusiasts
Does anyone else get emotionally attached to their cars?
By Beatlelvr - 4 hrs ago - 23 replies
Does anyone else get emotionally attached to their cars?
By Beatlelvr - 4 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Graham 'concerned' that Iran views deal with U.S. differently than Trump administration
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 23 replies
Graham 'concerned' that Iran views deal with U.S. differently than Trump administration
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 23 replies
Environment & Energy
Oil executives send a blunt message to Americans on gas prices
By Dulcinea - 7 hrs ago - 23 replies
Oil executives send a blunt message to Americans on gas prices
By Dulcinea - 7 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
12 killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport
By chowder66 - 23 hrs ago - 23 replies
12 killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport
By chowder66 - 23 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
The White House is now beefing with the weather (and the Weather Channel)
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
The White House is now beefing with the weather (and the Weather Channel)
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump branded 'white trash president' by Fox News fans over new White House look
By Renew Deal - 16 hrs ago - 20 replies
Donald Trump branded 'white trash president' by Fox News fans over new White House look
By Renew Deal - 16 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little information is known
By Dulcinea - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little information is known
By Dulcinea - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Has Trump caused you to look at the power structure in the world differently?
By kentuck - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
Has Trump caused you to look at the power structure in the world differently?
By kentuck - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Where is the Democratic message informing the people of the present crisis in America?
By kentuck - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
Where is the Democratic message informing the people of the present crisis in America?
By kentuck - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
The UFC is now antipating a shelter-in-place order being necessary
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
The UFC is now antipating a shelter-in-place order being necessary
By highplainsdem - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Defense minister says Israel won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
Defense minister says Israel won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Told myself I wasn't going to watch this shite fest yet here I am...ugh...
By wcmagumba - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
Told myself I wasn't going to watch this shite fest yet here I am...ugh...
By wcmagumba - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Weather forecast for ufc birthday celebration
By spooky3 - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
Weather forecast for ufc birthday celebration
By spooky3 - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
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 - 17 replies
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 - 17 replies
General Discussion
Washington D.C. 100% chance for rain starting @ 7 PM or just afterwards ... It is now 96 F w/humidity @ 50%
By Botany - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
Washington D.C. 100% chance for rain starting @ 7 PM or just afterwards ... It is now 96 F w/humidity @ 50%
By Botany - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Another theory - we may be on the verge of the Democrats' MAGA moment.
By Bumbles - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
Another theory - we may be on the verge of the Democrats' MAGA moment.
By Bumbles - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
AP exclusive: Doctors Without Borders report found cases of abuse and exploitation by staff in Chad
By Munu - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
AP exclusive: Doctors Without Borders report found cases of abuse and exploitation by staff in Chad
By Munu - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Yellowstone wolf impact not as strong as thought.
By cachukis - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
Yellowstone wolf impact not as strong as thought.
By cachukis - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turns green after surface painted
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turns green after surface painted
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
"So that means you do not have an answer Sir?"
By Maraya1969 - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
"So that means you do not have an answer Sir?"
By Maraya1969 - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Rise Up, Sing Out - A Concert for the First Amendment - Anybody watching this?
By Wiz Imp - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Rise Up, Sing Out - A Concert for the First Amendment - Anybody watching this?
By Wiz Imp - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
As of 5pm Eastern time, a storm front is around Harrisonburg Va., just west of D.C.
By Blumancru - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
As of 5pm Eastern time, a storm front is around Harrisonburg Va., just west of D.C.
By Blumancru - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Every Democrat in both houses of congress should condemn trmp's shitshow...
By spanone - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
Every Democrat in both houses of congress should condemn trmp's shitshow...
By spanone - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
This is not a joke. This is actually the reflecting Pool in Washington DC today.
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
This is not a joke. This is actually the reflecting Pool in Washington DC today.
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
MSN OW says the war is over, I'm not buying it
By RainCaster - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
MSN OW says the war is over, I'm not buying it
By RainCaster - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
The DU Lounge
Tornado , heavy rain , wind gusts and Lightning here in SW PA. Just got the phone alert. Moving down to basement. Be
By debm55 - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
Tornado , heavy rain , wind gusts and Lightning here in SW PA. Just got the phone alert. Moving down to basement. Be
By debm55 - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
This is MSNOW's chyron describing the cage match last night? Unbelievable.
By senseandsensibility - 56 min ago - 12 replies
This is MSNOW's chyron describing the cage match last night? Unbelievable.
By senseandsensibility - 56 min ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump heads to France for 1st G7 summit since US-Iran war began
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump heads to France for 1st G7 summit since US-Iran war began
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's Big UFC 'Freedom 250' Event Pushed Back Due to Terrible Weather
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump's Big UFC 'Freedom 250' Event Pushed Back Due to Terrible Weather
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump sought to break Iran's regime. He settled for reopening Hormuz.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump sought to break Iran's regime. He settled for reopening Hormuz.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pakistan says US and Iran have reached peace deal to end military operations
By BaronChocula - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Pakistan says US and Iran have reached peace deal to end military operations
By BaronChocula - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
At the risk of asking a very stupid question in regards to the reflecting pool
By dsc - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
At the risk of asking a very stupid question in regards to the reflecting pool
By dsc - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
"Tell me in three words or fewer what Elon Musk smells like"
By LearnedHand - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
"Tell me in three words or fewer what Elon Musk smells like"
By LearnedHand - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Why is it I can't watch these UFC fights, unless I pay?
By Vodid - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
Why is it I can't watch these UFC fights, unless I pay?
By Vodid - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says FISA extension must include voting bill
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump says FISA extension must include voting bill
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump reportedly tells Putin he is prepared to help end war in Ukraine
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump reportedly tells Putin he is prepared to help end war in Ukraine
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
What we should talk about when we talk about Musk:
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
What we should talk about when we talk about Musk:
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
The View hosts eviscerate Trump over reaction to UFC fighter calling Michelle Obama 'a man'
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
The View hosts eviscerate Trump over reaction to UFC fighter calling Michelle Obama 'a man'
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
time to dump Roku. being bought by fox
By moonshinegnomie - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
time to dump Roku. being bought by fox
By moonshinegnomie - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
China sets sights on heavy truck electrification in blow to diesel demandMost businesses expect operations to go electric by 2035, survey finds
Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
Latest Breaking News
Ariana Grande launches charity for vulnerable communities after clash with Trump administration over ICE video
51 min ago - The Independent
51 min ago - The Independent
Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
1 hr ago - Associated Press
1 hr ago - Associated Press
The View hosts eviscerate Trump over reaction to UFC fighter calling Michelle Obama 'a man'
1 hr ago - Independent
1 hr ago - Independent
Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
MARTA Mobility drivers threaten strike during FIFA World Cup over pay, benefits, staffing concerns
4 hrs ago - WSB-TV
4 hrs ago - WSB-TV
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Insults Michelle Obama During Victory Speech at White House
5 hrs ago - Parade
5 hrs ago - Parade
Graham 'concerned' that Iran views deal with U.S. differently than Trump administration
6 hrs ago - The Hill
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
7 hrs ago - Deadline
Ukraine's historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery set on fire following major Russian attack
7 hrs ago - msn.com
7 hrs ago - msn.com
'Reeks of corruption': protesters rally as Trump hosts UFC event on his birthday
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
Alabama GOP rejects residency challenge against Tuberville's gubernatorial bid
8 hrs ago - WZDX-TV Huntsville, AL
8 hrs ago - WZDX-TV Huntsville, AL
Lawyers reveal Jeanine Pirro's chilling impact on D.C. prosecutions: 'Speaks for itself'
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
Defense minister says Israel won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Pete Hegseth says it's a "manufactured story" that U.S. faces munitions stockpile shortage
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
2026 Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes win second championship with shutout of Golden Knights in Game 6
15 hrs ago - ABC/CBS Sports
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
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Anthropic Staff to Meet White House Officials Next Week, Axios Reports
19 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
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
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Hakeem Jeffries Leaves Door Open When Asked By NBC's Welker About a Potential Trump Impeachment
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little information is known
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
Lawsuit by the Yosemite ranger fired after hanging a giant transgender flag is dismissed
22 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
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
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
23 hrs ago - The Hill
12 killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport
23 hrs ago - KCTV 5 Kansas City, Missouri
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
23 hrs ago - The Independent
Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering Business
Yesterday - Reuters/yahoo
Yesterday - Reuters/yahoo
Ukraine's AI drones entered 'Terminator mode' and killed Russian soldiers -- no human fired
Yesterday - Yahoo
Yesterday - Yahoo