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Review: A butt-kicking Lakota man ponders violence in 'Wisdom Corner'

On some level, the hero of David Heska Wanbli Weiden’s “Wisdom Corner” knows he’s too violent. But can he get that message from his bruised knuckles to his brain? “I’d gotten in two fights in a week,” Virgil Wounded Horse tells us ...

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A Visit to Mount Rushmore, More Than a Shrine of Democracy

It’s fine to think patriotic thoughts, but it’s a great work of art, too.

Daredevil couple scale Empire State Building and unfurl protest banner at very top before dramatic proposal

Daredevil couple scale Empire State Building and unfurl protest banner at very top before dramatic proposal

Russian daredevils arrested for proposal stunt atop Empire State Building

A pair of Russian daredevil artists climbed to the top of the Empire State Building’s towering spire in New York on Wednesday to unfurl a large banner urging world peace in what appeared to be an elaborate marriage proposal that ended in their arrests. Dressed in ‌sleeveless black outfits and documenting their time in the sky on social media, Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus hung onto the landmark skyscraper’s antenna spire near the glowing red light at its tip some 1,454 feet (443 metres) above...

He Started Slacking Off at Work — He Was Waiting for Consequences — He Got a Reward Instead

With medium power comes medium responsibility. The post He Started Slacking Off at Work — He Was Waiting for Consequences — He Got a Reward Instead appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition emphasizes keenness on counter-terrorist financing

NEW YORK — Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Secretary General Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi said that the IMCTC's participation in UN Counter-Terrorism Week at the UN headquarters in New York underscores its commitment as an active global partner in counter-terrorist financing. Al-Moghedi led the IMCTC delegation attending the UN event, in line with the directives of Saudi Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Council of Defense Ministers for the IMCTC Prince Khalid bin Salman. Al-Moghedi noted that the coalition highlighted its commitment as an active global partner in leveraging its four core domains of ideological, communications, counter-terrorist financing, and military work to unify capabilities and exchange regional expertise.Organized by the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the forum serves as a premier international platform bringing together member states, experts, and agency heads to review the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and confront emerging global threats. On the sidelines of the event, Al-Moghedi held bilateral meetings with Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the UN Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, as well as UNOCT Acting Undersecretary General Alexandre Zuev and UN Counter-Terrorism Centre Director Mauro Miedico, focusing on expanding institutional cooperation.

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb

A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to “do something special” for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple’s arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges. The couple, who go by Angela []...Click to read more

[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — A major strike has hit Zaporizhzhia, destroying an administrative building, l [...]

— A major strike has hit Zaporizhzhia, destroying an administrative building, local authorities report. One version suggests the building housed a law enforcement or security ministry.

This Day in Labor History: July 9, 1971

On July 9, 1971, paperworkers at Fraser Paper Company, in Madawaska, Maine went on strike. This dramatic strike, an early moment in the unionbusting that would soon destroy American unions, faced strong resistance from workers, including responding to police tear gassing them by throwing rocks at the cops and destroying their cars. The workers won [] The post This Day in Labor History: July 9, 1971 appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

One Nation’s ideas gaining a hearing in workplaces

Workers who have never expressed support for One Nation before are sharing its content and calling for “Pauline for PM.” The post One Nation’s ideas gaining a hearing in workplaces first appeared on Solidarity Online.

Quote of the day by American social activist Alice Walker: "The most common way people give up their power is by…"

Quote of the day by American social activist Alice Walker: "The most common way people give up their power is by…"

Trump’s Nasty Boy

We knew that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had threatened Bill Pulte, saying he was going to kick his ass. So I guess we should have realized that for all his bespectacled, mild-mannered looks, he’s got a nasty streak a mile wide. Still, it’s surprising to read this: “Several Trump aides had been worried” about the potential for a blow-up when Zelenskyy came to the White House, ostensibly to seal a minerals deal drafted by Bessent, Swan and Haberman write. Then-national security adviser Mike Waltz “tried – unsuccessfully – to get the message across that Zelenskyy should come wearing a suit”, they continue. “Bessent had strongly recommended to Trump that he not even allow Zelenskyy into the White House before he had signed” the deal. “‘I’ve dealt with this little fucker,’ Bessent would say to associates about Zelenskyy,” according to the book. “‘He’s tricky. He’s like the special-needs child for the Europeans. And he’s acting like Mr Bean on crack.” He is one nasty piece of work, isn’t he? In fact, in an administration full of roaring assholes, it turns out he’s one of the worst. Never judge a book by its cover. After all, this is the guy who ran the Nazi SS:

‘Manchesterism at home and abroad’

“Good growth in every postcode and hope in every heart”. Nobody could deny the boldness of the ambition The post ‘Manchesterism at home and abroad’ appeared first on LabourList.

UK Intelligence Behind Ukrainian Attack on Sevastopol Museum – Russian SVR

Britain's intelligence services planned the June strike on Sevastopol's Museum of Heroic Defense as a deliberate provocation, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said.

Canada condemns alleged Iranian attacks on Bahrain

Canada condemns alleged Iranian attacks on Bahrain Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand said the alleged Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain amount to “unlawful violations” of the Gulf country’s sovereignty. In a social media post, Anand said she spoke with her Bahraini counterpart “to reaffirm Canada’s solidarity with the people of Bahrain”. “Canada continues to call for a durable solution that advances peace and security in the region,” Anand added. The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs had on Saturday issued a statement condemning in the strongest terms Iran’s alleged drone attacks against Bahrain following US strikes on Iran. The ministry said that the attacks constitute a “flagrant violation” of Bahrain’s sovereignty and “a threat to its security and stability”. Both the Qatari foreign ministry and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) also strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on Bahrain. In a statement to X, Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed al-Budaiwi said he “condemns in the strongest terms the treacherous Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain and its targeting of civilian infrastructure and properties”. Qatar called for “continuing on the path of dialogue and diplomacy, de-escalation, and building on the gains achieved within the framework of the memorandum of understanding, in a manner that contributes to consolidating security and stability at both the regional and international levels”.

Russia Blows Up Their Own Oil Refinery In Moscow

A massive drone attack by Ukraine on Moscow on Thursday was thought to have caused massive damage to an oil refinery in Moscow. New footage now reveals it was a surface-to-air missile by the Russians themselves that caused the catastrophic damage. Given the small trail and low altitude, it was likely from a MANPADS, portable shoulder-launched surface-to-air missiles. Source: New York Post An errant Russian defense missile mistakenly struck a major oil refinery in Moscow on Thursday, sending the site’s massive roof hurtling in the air like a flying saucer, jaw-dropping footage shows. Video captured the Russian surface-to-air missile — meant to take out an overhead Ukrainian drone — miss and fly directly into the refinery’s storage tank, causing a powerful blast that launched the tank’s circular roof into the sky in a mushroom cloud before it crashed to the ground. The refinery, one of Russia’s biggest, had already been battling flames and emitting thick, black smoke from a Ukraine onslaught when the missile hit, according to the clip posted on Telegram by Yan Matveev, a self-exiled Russian military analyst. The facility provides more than a third of the fuel used around the Moscow region and had previously been attacked Tuesday. The video.read more

Hegseth Blasts ‘Ingrate’ Protesters Over Sirens As National Guard Deployed To D.C. Streets

A routine military formation turned into a shouting match in the nation’s capital as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth took aim at protesters, labeling them “ingrates” during an address to National Guard troops gathered at Meridian Hill Park. The troops were assembled as part of the Trump administration’s “D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force,” an [] Hegseth Blasts ‘Ingrate’ Protesters Over Sirens As National Guard Deployed To D.C. Streets

Hegseth faces off with 'Free DC' protesters at National Guard event 

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed protesters and praised the National Guard’s work Thursday morning during a D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force event in Washington. Hegseth, along with other top members of the Trump administration, including White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, were heckled by “Free DC”...

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

Prosecutors say a skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to “do something special” for their engagement.

Hegseth calls protesters ‘ingrates’ at National Guard event

Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth called protesters "ingrates" as he praised the National Guard's work during a D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force event. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

People spotted holding a banner on top of the Empire State building

Two people scaled the Empire State Building on Wednesday and unfurled a banner that read, "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace."

Two people climb to top of Empire State Building with flag

Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York on Wednesday and unveiled a flag. The flag, consisting of white text against a black background, read, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.” They hung the flag at the top of the Empire []

Jeers and sirens drown out Stephen Miller during his DC National Guard speech

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller was booed and disrupted by protesters while speaking to National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.Miller was speaking with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. Nordhaus at Meridian Hill Park, where they were hosting a DC Safe Beautiful Task Force Ceremony with about 200 National Guardsmen, according to CNN Pentagon reporter Haley Britzky.Video footage captured Miller trying to speak over the sound of chanting and sirens.The internet mocked Miller for the embarrassing moment.Incredible how this white supremacist is the worst possible example of white supremacy, writer and podcaster Hemant Mehta posted on X.Ha! Stephen Miller deserves it! Political commentator Lucas Sanders wrote on X.I love this for Stephen Miller, journalist Aaron Rupar wrote on X.Temu Goebbels is at it again, this time in front of a DC public he swears are leftist criminals, political commentator Anna Baxter wrote on Bluesky.i love this for Stephen Miller pic.twitter.com/yD2KmstPjg— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 2, 2026

Labor biffo an entree to main leadership battle between Sanderson and Saffioti

This week’s Labor stoush over a ministerial position was just the entree to the eventual leadership battle between Rita Saffioti and Amber-Jade Sanderson.

Russian MFA summons Moldovan envoy after diplomatic couriers detained in Chisinau

A strong protest was lodged with the envoy and a verbal note was handed over

I reported on three US presidencies. America’s message of freedom is dead

The high ideals the nation was founded on now look like a memory to a longtime White House reporter

U.S. launches fresh strikes in retaliation for Iranian attack on tanker

The U.S. military is conducting strikes on Iranian targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for an attack Saturday morning on a commercial tanker, the U.S. military central command said.Why it matters: This is the second wave of U.S. strikes in Iran over the last 24 hours, amid increasing tensions in the strait —which could put the shaky U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding at risk. Driving the news: On Saturday morning the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps launched an attack drone at the M/T Kiku tanker, which was passing in the Strait of Hormuz with more than two million barrels of crude oil, CENTCOM said.The incident happened several hours after the U.S. conducted strikes on Iranian targets in retaliation for another attack on a commercial ship on Thursday. The Iranians retaliated to the first wave of U.S. strikes by attacking targets in Bahrain early Saturday. State of play: CENTCOM said in a statement that U.S. aircraft targeted Iranian military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities.What they are saying: Iran was given a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement but elected not to, CENTCOM said. This is a developing story.

Remembering Those Who Served On The Lines Of Liberty For America’s 250th Anniversary

A few words from the men who fought for the greatest of all earthly blessings.

‘Currently unavailable’: Daredevil couple’s cryptic update after viral Empire State Building climb sparks buzz

The daredevil couple made waves on the internet with their viral stunt by climbing to the top of the Empire State Building. On Wednesday, July 1, the Russian couple, identified as Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus, climbed to the top of the iconic New York skyscraper and unfurled a banner urging world peace. The pair,...

LIVE: 2 people hang a banner on the Empire State Building antenna

Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love."

Scouted: This Top 250 Book List Is Tailor-Made for the Bibliophile in Your Life—Millions of Books Under $5

Lenin Estrada / UnsplashThe only thing better than having a pile of books to read is finishing that pile. But it’s a bittersweet accomplishment and a self-perpetuating problem: reading your entire list means building another one up. That’s why ThriftBooks curated a top 250 book list to keep readers stocked. The list wasn’t just crafted based on sales; the methodology takes staying power, reader love, and consolidated series into consideration. ThriftBooks looked at which books are being purchased over the long term (no flash-in-the-pans allowed) and chose titles with the highest reader reviews. Additionally, only one book per series is allowed on the list, which opens spots for more authors in the top 250. While the list is a handy to-read guide, ThriftBooks lets you add to your cart directly, with millions of new and used books for under 5 each. That means you can replenish your stack, buy in bulk for a class, and always find a new favorite after you put down the last.ThriftBooks offers an unmatched selection of quality books, accurately condition graded, at everyday low prices. Discover the top 250 book list here and read more while spending less.If you buy something from this post, we may earn a small commission.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Headlines for June 24, 2026

Mamdani-Endorsed Progressives Sweep New York House Primaries, Congress Directs Trump to End U.S. War on Iran, France Experiences Hottest Day on Record as U.N. Warns of More Frequent Climate Disasters, Anti-ICE Protesters Sentenced to Decades in Prison over “Terrorism” at Texas ICE Jail, Supreme Court Ruling Gives U.S. “Blank Check” to Weaken Green Card Holders’ Rights, Trump’s Efforts to Ram Through SAVE America Act Meets Resistance from GOP Senators, Trump Loyalist Bill Pulte Begins Purge at National Intelligence Office, WaPo: Tulsi Gabbard’s Political Rise Was Highly Influenced by Guru of Hare Krishna Offshoot, Congress Approves Housing Bill Limiting Institutional Investors and Easing New Construction

U.S. and Iran Launch New Attacks in Fight to Control the Strait of Hormuz

The fresh strikes were a response to a Revolutionary Guard attack on a containership in the strait, officials say.

Zolqadr: Martyred Leader's Clenched Fist Symbol of Our National Security Belief

Zolqadr: Martyred Leader's Clenched Fist Symbol of Our National Security Belief

England enjoy New York minute but fans check out to watch darts instead

Travelling England fans are going under the radar in the Big Apple, but many have attended the US Darts MastersTimes Square has been the setting for viral fan activity during this World Cup, from the Norwegian mass elliptical rowing session to Germans jumping up and down while wearing culturally insensitive headgear. On Friday, the day before the Three Lions face Panama in their decisive Group L fixture, it was surely England’s turn to seize centre stage. As various news crews waited at the junction of Broadway and 42nd Street to capture the moment, however, the only visible presence was two blokes holding up a flag of St George with “Seaham Harbour” written on it.“We don’t usually do dances or anything like that,” explained Joe, one of the flag bearers, who hails from Florida via Sunderland and says he works for Nasa in crowd control. “We just like to do arm curls, as we call it, and have a good time.” He mimes the specific curl, it is the kind that moves a glass from bar to mouth. Continue reading...

Wallace Shawn Reflects on His Art in the Age of Antagonism

Elaine Schiff “Now our country is run by people who really believe in crushing the poor and killing them.” The post Wallace Shawn Reflects on His Art in the Age of Antagonism appeared first on The Nation.