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Overnight News Digest May 26th 2025 [1]
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Date: 2025-05-26
x We will not win the battle for democracy if those in the pro-democracy movement prize caution over taking risks. We cannot permit ourselves to be deterred by the defeats and public criticism that are inevitable along the long path of restoring democracy. Now is the time for fearless leadership. — Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) 2025-05-25T18:12:43.853Z
Russia signals it’s ready to go to war with West to protect vital shadow fleet
“This is [an] Estonian warship,” says a voice speaking in English. “Follow my instructions. Alter your course to 105 immediately.” So begins the most nerve-wracking confrontation with a Russian shadow fleet vessel since the start of the war. “We are met by helicopters,” says a voice speaking in Russian on board the Jaguar, a 20-year-old tanker en route back to Russia from the Indian port of Sikka, where it had likely deposited a sanctions-busting cargo of oil. In the video taken from the bridge, Hindi-speaking crew members worriedly report that a “military vessel” is also heading towards the stern of the ship.
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x These dumb asses don’t even know what a real ID is ??!!! ICE agents like their bosses are incompetent thugs and they obviously lack law enforcement credentials #Shameful #OutlawICE www.newsweek.com/us-citizen-d... — Nightbird (@nightbird39.bsky.social) 2025-05-25T13:40:20.533Z
x While Trump seems to have cooled on his own plan to expel all 2 million Palestinians from Gaza to build a new "riviera," Netanyahu said last week for the first time that the war won't end until that plan is implemented. www.axios.com/2025/05/25/i... — Eric Michael Garcia (@ericmgarcia.bsky.social) 2025-05-26T12:47:14.632Z
Scientists issue warning on invisible phenomenon threatening buildings in major US cities: 'Can be silently compromised over time'
Twenty-eight major U.S. cities are sinking due to groundwater extraction — a phenomenon that could affect 34 million people. A team of researchers from Virginia Tech used satellite radar to map subsidence — the gradual or sudden sinking of land — for 28 of the most populous cities in the United States. The research, published in the journal Nature Cities, revealed that all 28 cities studied are, in fact, sinking. The team estimated that at least 20% of the urban area is sinking in each city, and it's over 65% in 25 cities.
Scientists issue warning after tracking rapid shift in behavior of iconic migratory species: 'I started to investigate what was going on'
Populations of the lesser goldfinch, native to the American Southwest, are traveling northward, likely because of the changing climate and landscape modification, according to a Cornell University writeup published by Phys.org. While they have adapted well to their new habitats, their behavioral changes and invasions into ecosystems that are not native to them could be a cause for concern. A team of researchers from Washington State University and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology studied data to track the lesser goldfinch's movement.
x Eternally jealous of everyone at the Scissor Sisters concert at the O2 arena who got to see Sir Ian McKellen perform his monologue from “Invisible Light” live. His emphasis on “bacchanal”… the crowd going berserk… PERFECTION. — Courtney Howard (@lulamaybelle.bsky.social) 2025-05-24T14:21:02.020Z
Beloved Oscar-Nominated Actor, 86, Causes 'Absolute Mayhem' When He Takes The Stage At Rock Concert
London’s O2 arena erupted in "absolute mayhem" on Friday night as Sir Ian McKellen made an unexpected and show-stopping appearance during the Scissor Sisters' highly anticipated comeback concert. The legendary actor, 85, left fans starstruck as he joined the iconic US band on stage to deliver a dramatic performance of his monologue from their 2010 hit, "Invisible Light." Dressed impeccably in a dapper cream suit paired with a vibrant yellow shirt and matching scarf, Sir Ian's presence was a surprise to the audience. The band themselves were clearly thrilled, later taking to TikTok to share a clip of the momentous occasion. “It was a dream come true to have Sir Ian McKellen perform his legendary Invisible Light monologue,” they gushed in the caption, a sentiment echoed by of adoring fans.
$4 million ultra rare Senna livery McLaren Solus GT parked on superyacht at Monaco F1 Grand Prix
Spending the day on a yacht during the Monaco Grand Prix is already a bucket-list experience. But this year, one activation stood out: a McLaren Solus GT supercar displayed on the deck of the M/Y Sarastar, right in the heart of Port Hercules. This spectacle, orchestrated by Monaco-based creative Tom Claeren, perfectly encapsulates the essence of the Grand Prix—where luxury, performance cars, and exclusivity all converge. Positioning a hypercar on a yacht is a logistical feat. The McLaren Solus GT, a track-only marvel with a naturally aspirated V10 engine, weighs just over 1,000 kg and boasts 840 horsepower. Its presence on the Sarastar's deck was not only a visual delight but also a testament to meticulous planning and execution. Oh, and did I mention, that this exact Solus is worth about $4 Million because it is a one-of-one Senna livery? And in general, there are only 25 of any of these cars in existence. The M/Y Sarastar, a 60-meter superyacht, provided the perfect setting for this display. Guests were treated to gourmet cuisine, flowing champagne, and unparalleled views of the race. As the F1 cars roared past, the juxtaposition of the cutting-edge McLaren against the backdrop of the historic Monaco circuit created a surreal experience. Take a look at the whole scene firsthand in my video below:
x From @rhersher.bsky.social A performance of the masterpiece will be transmitted into space on Saturday. The waltz has been associated with space travel since its inclusion in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. — NPR (@npr.org) 2025-05-26T15:24:31.707Z
'One hell of a pilot': 84-year-old emergency-lands plane in Phoenix-area cornfield
A seasoned aviator was forced to take quick action to avoid disaster while flying over the West Valley. On the morning of May 23, the carburetor on Jim Stark’s 1978 Cessna 172 began to fail as he flew near 99th and West Southern avenues. Stark, 84, knew he and his copilot and friend, 78-year-old Pete Biddle, needed to quickly find a safe place to land — they were about 9 miles east of the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport. In that moment, Stark recalled the advice he often gave to others in similar emergencies: “Stay cool.”
Four former VW managers guilty of fraud over diesel emissions scandal
Four former managers at German auto giant Volkswagen were convicted of fraud on Monday over the diesel emissions scandal, nearly a decade after US authorities discovered manipulated software on millions of VW cars. The Braunschweig Regional Court sentenced two defendants to several years in prison, while the other two received suspended sentences. The massive case dates back to September 2015, when it was discovered in the United States that Volkswagen had installed software in its diesel cars to cheat on emissions tests. The so-called "defeat devices" meant that the cars complied with nitrogen oxide limits during test conditions, but not when actually driven out on the road.
Former police chief, serving murder and rape sentences, escapes from Arkansas prison
A former police chief in Arkansas who is serving decades-long sentences for murder and rape escaped from prison Sunday, state corrections officials said. Grant Hardin, the former police chief of the tiny town of Gateway near the Arkansas-Missouri border, escaped from the North Central Unit in Calico Rock, where he has been held since 2017. Corrections officials did not provide any details about how he escaped. The Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction are following leads with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Hardin pleaded guilty in October 2017 to first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of 59-year-old James Appleton. According to an affidavit filed in the case, Appleton worked for the Gateway water department and was talking to his brother-in-law, then Gateway Mayor Andrew Tillman, when he was shot in the head on Feb. 23, 2017 near Garfield. Police found Appleton’s body inside a car.
x It seems like a little election, but it could have big consequences.🗳️ — 50501 Savannah (@50501savannah.bsky.social) 2025-05-25T20:11:24.620Z
Scientists sound alarm as unsettling phenomenon creeps across coastal communities: 'I had a house … now it is at the bottom of the sea'
It can take years or even decades for communities to recover from hurricanes. Latin America is still reeling from hurricanes Eta and Iota, which hit two weeks apart in 2020. According to The Loss and Damage Collaboration, Hurricane Iota affected 7 million people. On the Colombian islands of Providencia and Santa Catalina, Iota reportedly destroyed 98% of the infrastructure. Colombia and Honduras had been dealing with the effects of rising temperatures before the storms hit, including other hurricanes, droughts, floods, and rising sea levels.
An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii
An Oregon man who quit his job at a tire company and liquidated his retirement savings to set sail for Hawaii with his cat, Phoenix, reached his destination Saturday, welcomed by cheering fans at the end of a weekslong journey that he documented for his mass of followers on social media. Oliver Widger, who also was greeted by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green at the Waikiki Yacht Club on Oahu, acknowledged he was nervous facing the crowd, which included reporters. Widger said he was feeling “really weird” — not seasick, but, “I just feel like I have to, like, hold on to things to not fall over.” He became an online sensation with his story, which followed a diagnosis four years ago with a syndrome that carried a risk of paralysis and made him realize he disliked his managerial job. He quit his job with “no money, no plan” and $10,000 of debt — and the goal of buying a sailboat and sailing around the world.
x 60% of American households can’t afford a minimal quality of life. Meanwhile, the 19 richest households saw their wealth increase by $1 trillion in 2024 — the biggest one-year increase ever. Our problem isn't a lack of resources. Our problem is ever-expanding inequality. — Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) 2025-05-26T20:01:17.905906Z
x Look who’s flying straight into your feed!🦉Nature’s silent guardian is always watching. More owl: ohmywild.com ©️ abucciphoto #Owl #flying #Birds — Owl Daily (@owldaily.bsky.social) 2025-05-26T15:30:15.452Z
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