Trump deploying California National Guard over governor’s objections to LA to quell protests
ERIC THAYER, MORGAN LEE and MICHELLE L. PRICE, Reporters - Associated Press
_Stephan: This is all out of Hitler’s playbook, and its more modern version Project 2025. The United States has Gestapo raids, of masked armed men bursting into homes, schools, and hospitals and dragging people out. Now, aspiring dictator Trump has moved on to the … ⌘ Read more
The Way Trump’s America Most Closely Resembles 1930s Germany
Dahlia Lithwick, - Reader Supported News
_Stephan: A few brave journalists and commentators are beginning to tell the obvious truth they see. What is happening is exactly what happened in Germany when Hitler came to power. Dahlia Lithwick spells it out quite well. I tell you again, history is very clear about this. The only thing that is going to stop the Trump fascist takeover of the United States is … ⌘ Read more
Earth’s Atmosphere Contains More CO2 Than It Has in Millions of Years
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, Contributing Writer - EcoWatch
_Stephan: While fascist, aspiring dictator Trump and his administration are doing everything in their power to keep the United States committed to carbon energy because he is beholden to the carbon energy oligarchs, scientists are screaming in alarm. Humanity is destroying Earth’s ecosystem, as this latest report on CO2 in Earth … ⌘ Read more
EPA Moves to Roll Back Rules Projected to Save Thousands of Lives and Billions of $$
Associated Press Editorial Staff, - Associated Press / MedPage Today
_Stephan: When I tell you that the fascist Trump Republican coup is deliberately undermining America’s future wellbeing, I am not being partisan. I don’t give a damn whether something is done by Republicans or Democrats. All I care about is does it foster wellbeing for the individual and … ⌘ Read more
Perth rallies against Indigenous deaths in custody in third day of protests
Perth rally organiser and Indigenous elder Hedley Hayward said the community was standing alongside the rest of the country in demanding justice for Aboriginal people who had died in police custody. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds gather in Gin Gin at vigil for Pheobe Bishop
The mother of Queensland teen Pheobe Bishop, who police believe has been murdered, spoke at a vigil with hundreds of people. ⌘ Read more
Amazon Has Low Prices on AirTag ($22.98), Powerbeats Pro 2 ($199.95), and More This Weekend
Amazon this weekend has a few discounts on Apple accessories including AirTag, Apple Pencil Pro, and Beats headphones. If you’re shopping for AirPods, Amazon still has low prices across the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 right now.
Live: Justis Huni KO fallout continues ahead of Opetaia’s Gold Coast world title fight
World cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia is back in action in Australian soil, looking to defend his IBF and The Ring titles against unbeaten Italian Claudo Squeo. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Thirteen people rescued on Mount Hotham as cars trapped in heavy snowfall
More than a dozen people have been rescued from Victoria’s Mount Hotham, after several cars became stuck about 10:30pm last night due to heavy snowfall. ⌘ Read more
How women have used the piano to push social boundaries for centuries
This year’s audience poll of Australia’s favourite classical music features the most music by women ever, thanks to their centuries-long connection with the piano. ⌘ Read more
‘Distressed’ whale entangled in rope, trailing a buoy spotted off Sydney
The adult humpback whale, first spotted on Saturday, is travelling in the opposite direction to what it should be during the official whale migration season. ⌘ Read more
10 Recent Times the Earth Acted Bafflingly Strange
We like to think Earth is a well-oiled planetary machine—spinning reliably, shifting gradually, and following natural rhythms. But every now and then, it throws us a curveball. From pulsating seismic events to disappearing landmasses and bizarre atmospheric phenomena, these recent examples prove that our planet still has secrets. Whether explained after the fact or still […]
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10 Presidential Mysteries That Are Still Unsolved
There’s no shortage of mysteries and unsolved uncertainties when it comes to the various presidents who have run the United States. Every single term, in fact, it seems like more mysteries crop up. Of course, you can attribute many of those to conspiracy theories and the like. And hey, who are we to say whether […]
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Why riots erupted in LA after immigration raids, and what happened next
Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids have sparked riots across Los Angeles, leading to the National Guard being called in. Here’s a recap of events. ⌘ Read more
Chalmers nears career-best form after contemplating retirement
Six months after thinking he would never race again, Kyle Chalmers is taking the biggest gamble of his fabled swimming career. ⌘ Read more
Drivers nabbed way over limit in Victoria-wide King’s Birthday road blitz
Nearly a third of drivers booked during a major policing operation in Melbourne this weekend have allegedly blown more than double the limit. ⌘ Read more
Four rescued by helicopter from Hoskyn Island after boat begins to sink
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says it detected a distress beacon from the recreational boat near the remote island about 4:30am. ⌘ Read more
Live: Kangaroos host Eagles in lucrative $1 million WA home game
North Melbourne and West Coast face off in Bunbury in a rare home game in Perth. Later, Carlton faces Essendon in a blockbuster at the MCG. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
SA Police has welfare concerns for three children missing for weeks
South Australian police are calling for information about three children under the age of three who were last seen more than two weeks ago. They are believed to be with a woman known to them. ⌘ Read more
A trauma bond is actually abuse. Here’s how to recognise it
Experts say there are some key signs of a trauma bond in a relationship. ⌘ Read more
Girl, 15, dies after 4WD carrying six teens rolls in WA’s South West
A 15-year-old girl has died after a four-wheel drive carrying six teenagers rolled several times near Harvey in WA’s South West on Saturday night. ⌘ Read more
GFG puts Whyalla port company into administration after ‘severe impact’ on revenue
GFG Alliance has placed its subsidiary company which formerly operated the Whyalla port into administration, saying it was left with no other option after the state government intervened in an ownership dispute over the facility. ⌘ Read more
Live: Top spot within reach as Raiders take on Rabbitohs
Canberra can take top spot on the NRL ladder with a win over the Rabbitohs this afternoon. Later, Jarome Luai faces the Panthers for the first time as a Tiger. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Bridget Archer to attempt immediate return to politics as election looms
Well known for crossing the floor during her two terms in federal parliament, former Liberal Bass MP Bridget Archer will seek a return to politics. She says she will seek preselection to run for the Tasmanian Liberals in a state election, which is yet to be called. ⌘ Read more
Hazlewood says he is bowling better than ever ahead of WTC final
Buoyed by an outstanding IPL, Australia quick Josh Hazlewood feels he is bowling better than at any point in his decorated career. ⌘ Read more
Coalition sticks to defence spending pledge but won’t say how it’ll pay for it
The Coalition remains committed to its defence spending target of 3 per cent of gross domestic product by the end of the decade, as Shadow Finance Minister James Paterson suggested the opposition would be open to considering broader tax reform. ⌘ Read more
Perth’s first east-west rail connection opens after 18 months of disruption
The Thornlie-Cockburn link and adjacent rail elevation in Perth’s south-east is part of WA Labor’s flagship infrastructure project Metronet. ⌘ Read more
Cancer diagnosis prompts WA man to build a floating caravan
A cancer diagnosis led Peter Luck to build a houseboat that he and his wife are now touring the waterways of Australia in. ⌘ Read more
White House sends National Guard to protests against LA immigration raid
Street protests erupt in Los Angeles, the United States’ second-largest city, after sweeping immigration raids by ICE agents. ⌘ Read more
David Attenborough tells Prince Williams of ‘unspeakable’ human impact on oceans
The 99-year-old documentarian tells the heir to the British throne he hopes his latest film helps create awareness about the state of destruction in underwater environments. ⌘ Read more
‘Not giving it up for anything’: Tasmanian Labor leader firm on stadium
The leaders of both of Tasmania’s major political parties double down on their support for the proposed Macquarie Point stadium as an early election appears likely. ⌘ Read more
How a group of rice growers funded and built their own mill
Rice farmers have opened a $10 million mill, breaking a century-long monopoly and positioning themselves to process and sell different varieties. ⌘ Read more
“She didn’t want to leave’: Program to help people using libraries as safe spaces
A Perth library trials a social worker program after noticing an increase in people using libraries as a safe space. ⌘ Read more
The premier says WA is helping to reduce global emissions. Is there truth to this?
The WA government claims gas produced in WA is needed to help other nations steer clear of coal and decarbonise after the approval of a 40-year extension to the North West Shelf Karratha project. ⌘ Read more
‘Fringing reef’ proposed to save Surfers Paradise from future cyclones
The Gold Coast’s “A-Line” rock wall is the last of defence for nearby properties, and high tides keep crashing against it. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Huni handed shock KO in UK showdown
Australian heavyweight Justis Huni’s valiant bid for the WBA interim world title ends in a devastating 10th-round knockout against rising English star Fabio Wardley. ⌘ Read more
Pixie-Rose only lived for three weeks, but she taught her mum about life
A Queensland mother has written a book to help grieving families after navigating her own agonising loss following the death of her baby girl. ⌘ Read more
Live: The Classic 100: Piano countdown has begun but who will be #1?
Tens of thousands of Australians have cast their votes in the 2025 Classic 100: Piano. Join us as we countdown to #1. ⌘ Read more
‘Legend forever’: Spurs skipper pens emotional tribute to sacked Postecoglou
In the wake of Ange Postecoglou’s sacking, Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min describes working with the Australian as an “incredible privilege”. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of flashing and assaulting 12-year-old girl released on bail
A 47-year-old man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a 12-year-old girl in a public place in north Canberra is free on bail. ⌘ Read more
Snake bite victims urged to seek help regardless of what type they think it is
A coroner this week has been looking into whether there should be more education about snake bites after 11-year-old Tristian Frahm died when he didn’t get medical assistance. ⌘ Read more
‘Fit, healthy’ 13-year-old’s family rocked by rare cancer diagnosis
Kobi Jones was at football training when he started to experience chest pain. Not long after that he was being treated for a type of cancer all but unheard of in people of his age. ⌘ Read more
Heritage honour for ships sunk in Battle of the Coral Sea
The federal government recognises three American ships sunk by Japanese torpedoes in 1942 killing more than 600 men as having national historical significance. ⌘ Read more
Calls to change Tasmania’s ‘unfair’ surrogacy law
Meagan White says surrogacy was her only option to become a mother. Her own mother stepped in as surrogate twice. But others aren’t so fortunate, and some say Tasmanian surrogacy law places unfair restrictions on those who choose surrogacy. ⌘ Read more
Why you’re seeing new grape varieties at the supermarket
Cotton Candy, Fire Crush, and Midnight Beauty are among a variety of new grapes making their way into Australian supermarkets as growers race to keep up with consumer demand. ⌘ Read more
Leanne Castley’s plea to outlaw coercive control is painfully personal
The Canberra Liberals leader says coercive control stripped power, freedom and independence from the two women closest to her. ⌘ Read more
Fox tames ‘tricky’ course to win World Cup canoe gold in Spain
Despite experiencing disappointment earlier in La Seu, Australia’s three-time Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox bounces back win the C1 final at the latest World Cup stage. ⌘ Read more
Man survives fight with stressed roo by throwing ‘backward elbows’
Don James is the “talk of the town” after his extraordinary fight with a kangaroo, and learns a valuable lesson about how stressed animals can react after significant disruption to their habitats. ⌘ Read more
Queensland shark control plan goes against government commissioned advice
The KPMG report stresses that while “traditional measures” are still required, the program needs to transition away from “environmentally harmful practices”, such as drumlines and mesh nets. ⌘ Read more
Victoria’s Liberals struggles with compromise as infighting continues
So much of politics is the art of compromise. It’s an art form the Victorian Liberals are unwilling to practice as the party once again rips itself apart over the fate of former leader John Pesutto. ⌘ Read more
More farmers seek mental health support as drought a ‘daily rollercoaster’
A clinical psychologist warns that winter rain will not “wash away the worries” caused by severe drought across southern Australia. ⌘ Read more
Three Scottish brothers near halfway in world record rowing attempt
Lachlan, Ewan and Jamie Maclean have almost reached the halfway point in their 14,000-kilometre journey across the Pacific Ocean. ⌘ Read more
Russian drone and missile strike hits major Ukraine city, dimming peace hopes
Two waves of Russian attacks targeting the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill at least four, injuring more, as hopes of peace dim. ⌘ Read more
‘Every cell, every organ’: The rising health issue affecting 40 per cent of Australians
“Are you losing sleep tonight, like I am?” They’re not just the lyrics to a country music heartbreaker but a question Australians should be asking each other to avoid some major health issues. ⌘ Read more
Gauff dedicates French Open win to ‘Americans who look like me’
Coco Gauff continues a spectacular season for American women at the grand slams, battling from a set down to topple world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final. ⌘ Read more
Trump loves Alaska oil plans but critics urge him to ‘think, baby, think’
The US president plans to open up fossil fuel extraction in the Alaskan wilderness but big oil and gas have not exactly been champing at the bit. ⌘ Read more
Tonga remains a strict keeper of the Sabbath — but some say not strict enough
Tonga is so serious about the Sabbath that it banned most Sunday trading. Now the king and police are urging people to keep the day holy. ⌘ Read more
Ahmad relies on a soup kitchen for food and goes to school in a tent
With many of Gaza’s schools damaged, destroyed or turned into shelters, makeshift classrooms have been set up in tents for the few children who can continue their education amidst the ongoing war. ⌘ Read more
Woooaaah, the sun just was a crazy orange disk in the sky. Looked super amazing. Unfortunately, on the photo it was just white. But then it turned pink when it reappeared below the clouds: https://lyse.isobeef.org/abendhimmel-2025-06-07/
Samsung’s Summer Sale Includes Steep Discounts on Monitors, TVs, Galaxy Phones, and More
Samsung’s new Discover Samsung sale is still going on this weekend, and it includes savings on monitors, TVs, Galaxy products, and more.
Elon Musk deletes post claiming Donald Trump is ‘in the Epstein files’
Elon Musk initially doubled down on the claim, writing “the truth will come out” in a follow-up post — but he appeared to have deleted both tweets by Saturday morning. ⌘ Read more
Russia accuses Ukraine of postponing exchange of prisoners and soldiers’ bodies
Russia says 1,212 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers were ready in refrigerated containers at the exchange point, but no Ukrainian officials arrived to take them. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — The Pink and Black Album https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/06/07/pink-black.html #freeculture #bookclub
‘We’re citizens!’: Oklahoma City family traumatized after ICE raids home, but they weren’t suspects
: Spencer Humphrey, Reporter - KFOR TV (Oklahoma)
_Stephan: A reader in Oklahoma sent me the URL for this report, it is yet another report describing the actions of the Trump Gestapo. This is Nazis behavior, and this is what the United States has now become under the coup created by aspiring dictator Trump, his Republican Congressi … ⌘ Read more
Feudalism Is Our Future
Cullen Murphy, Editor at Large of The Atlantic. - Reader Supported News | The Atlantic Magazine
_Stephan: As I read Project 2025, I realized it was a modern version of Hitler’s Mein Kampf, and understood that what Trump and the Republican Party planned was to replace American democracy with a fascist feudal system. Although this reality is not discussed on corporate media, I am not the only person who sees this clearly. Here is how Cullen Murphy, Editor-at-Large at the Atl … ⌘ Read more
House GOP ‘didn’t know’ what was in the spending bill when they voted: report
Krystina Alarcon Carroll, Contributing Writer - Raw Story
_Stephan: The spineless, moral weaklings Republican Americans elected as their Congressional Representatives, as this report describes, did not even bother to read the Trump fascist bill designed to destroy healthcare in the United States and make the uber-rich even richer, before voting on it. I hope all you Repub … ⌘ Read more
“The Intern in Charge”: Meet the 22-Year-Old Trump’s Team Picked to Lead Terrorism Prevention
Hannah Allam, Staff Writer - Pro Publica
_Stephan: To get an appointment in the Trump coup administration, your appointment has nothing to do with competence or experience. It is all about unflinching fascistic loyalty and submission to Trump’s will. Here is the latest example: Thomas Fugate, a former gardener one year out of college with n … ⌘ Read more
SA ambulance ramping rising again, prompting ‘grave concerns’ for winter
Ambulance ramping hours in South Australia rose to their third-highest level on record in May, with the latest surge prompting concerns about a long winter ahead. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Israel retrieves body of Thai hostage kidnapped during October 7 attacks
Nattapong Pinta was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz and killed in captivity near the start of the war, according to the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. ⌘ Read more
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2024 was okay for me, but 2025 is gonna be real shit. 😂 So much annoying stuff coming up. Gotta enjoy the moment, who knows how long it will last. 😅
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Just as a little courtesy call (is that the right term?): 2025 continues to be annoying and exhausting, and I won’t really have the energy to work on twtxt/Yarn or texudus. Other than the occasional retrocomputing thingy (which gives a nice boost of nostalgia), I’m not doing much of anything lately.
Police appeal for help after alleged hit-run that broke pedestrian’s legs
Police are seeking assistance after a Chinese national on holiday in Melbourne was struck in an alleged hit-run and left with two broken legs. ⌘ Read more
Jai Opetaia hunting another win to earn potential Las Vegas pay-off
The two-way respect earned in an evening with Terence Crawford could pay off in the form of a Las Vegas stadium unification blockbuster for the 29-year-old Australian. ⌘ Read more
10 Fascinating Facts About Life in Hawaii Before the U.S. Arrived
Hawaii joined the Union on August 21, 1959. Its history immediately before and after joining the United States is well known. Americans have long learned about the attack on Honolulu’s Pearl Harbor in 1941. Many recognize Hawaii’s role as a Pacific hub for logistics, trade, and transportation. The islands offer economic opportunities in commercial fishing […]
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First usermode exploit and more: Nintendo Switch 2 had a busy (hacking) week for its launch
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10 Amazing Facts About the Remarkable Life of Roxelana
The courts of kings past were full of interesting people vying for power and plotting against one another. These people were, of course, often men from privileged backgrounds. But Roxelana, who rose to power in the palace of Suleiman the Magnificent, sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1520 to 1566, was neither of these things. […]
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The jury is out in Weinstein’s retrial. Here’s how the case unfolded
Jurors are deliberating after hearing six weeks of evidence in the New York retrial of Harvey Weinstein. Here’s how it unfolded. ⌘ Read more
Live: Star Bronco dropped for derby due to ‘standards and expectations’
Selwyn Cobbo is cut from the Brisbane Broncos’ line-up to face the Titans tonight, as the Sharks face off against the Warriors. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Download Borderlands 2 for Mac FREE This Weekend on Steam
If you’re a Mac gamer and you love free games, you won’t want to miss out on this deal; Borderlands 2, the classic popular first-person action RPG shooter, is free to download this weekend on Steam (until the morning of June 8 at 10am PDT). And because it’s on Steam, you’ll be able to play … Read More ⌘ Read more
‘We ask for justice’: Hundreds rally in Brisbane over death of Kumanjayi White
Mr White died last Tuesday after he was restrained by off-duty officers on the floor of a Coles supermarket in Alice Springs. ⌘ Read more
macOS Tahoe Might Support One Fewer Mac Than Previously Rumored
macOS 26 will drop support for several older Intel-based Mac models currently compatible with macOS Sequoia, according to a private account on X with a proven track record of leaking information about Apple’s software platforms.
macOS 26 will be compatible with the following Mac models, the account said:
MacBook Air (M1 and later)
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‘Straight up sore loser’: Biles calls out former swimmer for trans stance
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has called former US college swimmer Riley Gaines “sick” for mocking a social media post about a high school softball team with a trans player. ⌘ Read more
How Aldi sails ‘close to the wind’ on branding and packaging
It’s no secret that Aldi sells products visually similar to those of its well-established competitors. But using Australian courts to force the retailer to change its ways is no easy task. ⌘ Read more
Fresh snow marks the official opening of the Victorian ski season
Alpine resorts could not be happier with up to 19 centimetres of fresh snow recorded overnight — and more snow to come. ⌘ Read more
Trump and Musk must hold back or risk mutually assured destruction
The US president believes he is a world-class negotiator and deal-maker. He will now have to use the strong negotiating skills he claims to have to reach a ceasefire deal with tech billionaire Elon Musk. ⌘ Read more
North Korea rights capsized warship after failed launch
North Korea has raised a capsized warship and moored it at a pier in the north-eastern port of Chongjin, as it continues to repair the new vessel. Leader Kim Jong Un has described it as a significant asset for his nuclear-armed military. ⌘ Read more
Sean Combs’s sobbing ex-girlfriend testifies at trial
A woman who was dating Sean “Diddy” Combs at the time of his arrest last year has broken down in tears while giving evidence at his trial. ⌘ Read more
Plane crash, crocs and frocks all part of racetrack’s vibrant history
Colourful characters and local folklore keep this country racetrack alive after more than 125 years. ⌘ Read more
Swans looking to shed ‘rabble’ tag against Tigers at the ‘G
On the rebound from a heavy defeat to Adelaide, the out-of-form Sydney Swans face Richmond at the MCG. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Ange’s Spurs sacking the sad reality for awful league campaign
Ange Postecoglou flew into the Spurs job on a wing and a prayer, and surpassed expectations immediately. But longstanding structural issues and Postecoglou’s own pigheadedness ensured a reversion to Tottenham’s Spursy norm. ⌘ Read more
Community services buckling under demand for mental health support
Mental health support services in regional WA are in such short supply that severely unwell residents are turning to grassroots community service groups, which are struggling to cope with surging demand. ⌘ Read more
After a wild few days, Tasmanian voters are now being held in suspense
If the past few days in Tasmanian politics were a horror movie, this weekend is a thriller — filled with suspense and the knowledge that something unknown is just around the corner. ⌘ Read more