Ashwin Rodrigues
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Steroid use is widespread—and it's increasingly dangerous
Young men feel the pressure to look jacked and they're going to extreme measures to achieve the aesthetic.
www.nationalgeographic.com
worked on this story for quite some time, and it is finally out. Steroids! in National Geographic
www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic...
www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic...
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Yeah the World Cup can’t be held in this country sfstandard.com/2026/01/21/g...
Giants star Jung Hoo Lee detained by CBP
The South Korean was traveling to California on Wednesday to take part in a Giants FanFest tour stop in San Ramon.
sfstandard.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Yeah the World Cup can’t be held in this country sfstandard.com/2026/01/21/g...
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This makes me so angry that it almost takes my breath away, but I think what Stephen Miller et al do not understand is that this will make a lot of people who are a lot further to my right just as angry, too www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
January 22, 2026 at 1:17 AM
This makes me so angry that it almost takes my breath away, but I think what Stephen Miller et al do not understand is that this will make a lot of people who are a lot further to my right just as angry, too www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino is seen deploying a gas canister at Mueller Park in south Minneapolis this afternoon.
Video by Ben Luhmann.
Video by Ben Luhmann.
January 21, 2026 at 11:57 PM
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino is seen deploying a gas canister at Mueller Park in south Minneapolis this afternoon.
Video by Ben Luhmann.
Video by Ben Luhmann.
I just saw a European on the street and they made me apologize for being American. I went on my way (chasing hamburger that appeared to be moving on its own.) After a few miles, I saw the European had been reeling the burger in with a fishing rod. Then they made me apologize again. Chills
January 21, 2026 at 9:51 PM
I just saw a European on the street and they made me apologize for being American. I went on my way (chasing hamburger that appeared to be moving on its own.) After a few miles, I saw the European had been reeling the burger in with a fishing rod. Then they made me apologize again. Chills
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Most of you have these broad strokes figured out. But maybe you’re trying to educate or radicalize others who haven’t been paying attention. This package is clear and easy to understand.
www.npr.org/2026/01/21/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/21/n...
Are ICE Agents In Minneapolis Breaking The Law? : Fresh Air
As protestors clash with some 3,000 federal immigration agents in the Twin Cities, we look at the legal issues with law professor Emmanuel Mauleón and Brennan Center for Justice's Elizabeth Goitein. "...
www.npr.org
January 21, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Most of you have these broad strokes figured out. But maybe you’re trying to educate or radicalize others who haven’t been paying attention. This package is clear and easy to understand.
www.npr.org/2026/01/21/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/21/n...
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I hate Chris Pratt so much that I’ve bought tickets for competing films on opening weekends with no intention of actually going. I’m just in it for the love of the disdain.
January 21, 2026 at 9:27 PM
I hate Chris Pratt so much that I’ve bought tickets for competing films on opening weekends with no intention of actually going. I’m just in it for the love of the disdain.
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“La migra, la migra…” This kid will remember these scenes for the rest of his life.
Our city has been over-run by Nazi ghouls kidnapping people to traffic them to concentration camps and other countries.
Did you ever think you'd see the day when masked gunmen jump out of moving vehicles and chase families down the street in your own neighborhood?
FUCK ICE forever and ever.
Did you ever think you'd see the day when masked gunmen jump out of moving vehicles and chase families down the street in your own neighborhood?
FUCK ICE forever and ever.
January 21, 2026 at 8:47 PM
“La migra, la migra…” This kid will remember these scenes for the rest of his life.
So then the doctor says "I'm not sure I can remove the bone without also amputating your boss's nuts." Now it feels like a Jack Handey novel! But get this: the doctor says Handey isn't so crass! Kafka all over again!
The head of product at "X" and guy most responsible for all the horrible algorithm and feature decisions just got KO'd by a piece of fried chicken.
January 21, 2026 at 8:33 PM
So then the doctor says "I'm not sure I can remove the bone without also amputating your boss's nuts." Now it feels like a Jack Handey novel! But get this: the doctor says Handey isn't so crass! Kafka all over again!
on the other hand, an international Temecula moment could give this website a tremendous boost
My nuanced take on "Mad at Americans" discourse:
The U.S. as a nation absolutely deserves shame and sanctions for what our government is doing.
But if you're yelling at people On Here, many of whom have been fighting oppression by their own fucking government for years, you've lost the plot.
The U.S. as a nation absolutely deserves shame and sanctions for what our government is doing.
But if you're yelling at people On Here, many of whom have been fighting oppression by their own fucking government for years, you've lost the plot.
January 21, 2026 at 8:18 PM
on the other hand, an international Temecula moment could give this website a tremendous boost
(minutes after signing up for veterinary pharmacy texts)
[Alert] WELCOME. Some dogs need medicine.
[Alert] MEERA'S thyroid medication is OUT OF STOCK.
[Update] MEERA'S heartworm prevention is READY for PICK-UP
[Update] ERIC ate one of MEERA'S heartworm pills
[Alert] ERIC is a HUMAN MAN
[Alert] WELCOME. Some dogs need medicine.
[Alert] MEERA'S thyroid medication is OUT OF STOCK.
[Update] MEERA'S heartworm prevention is READY for PICK-UP
[Update] ERIC ate one of MEERA'S heartworm pills
[Alert] ERIC is a HUMAN MAN
January 21, 2026 at 7:52 PM
(minutes after signing up for veterinary pharmacy texts)
[Alert] WELCOME. Some dogs need medicine.
[Alert] MEERA'S thyroid medication is OUT OF STOCK.
[Update] MEERA'S heartworm prevention is READY for PICK-UP
[Update] ERIC ate one of MEERA'S heartworm pills
[Alert] ERIC is a HUMAN MAN
[Alert] WELCOME. Some dogs need medicine.
[Alert] MEERA'S thyroid medication is OUT OF STOCK.
[Update] MEERA'S heartworm prevention is READY for PICK-UP
[Update] ERIC ate one of MEERA'S heartworm pills
[Alert] ERIC is a HUMAN MAN
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Is arguing about whose product has killed more people the most honest thing these guys have ever done? www.inc.com/sam-blum/the...
The Elon Musk–Sam Altman Feud Just Took a Very Dark Turn Ahead of Their Trial
The billionaire beef pertains to both ChatGPT and Tesla Autopilot, perhaps not in the way you’d expect.
www.inc.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Is arguing about whose product has killed more people the most honest thing these guys have ever done? www.inc.com/sam-blum/the...
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“The outrageous seizure of our reporter’s confidential newsgathering materials chills speech, cripples reporting, and inflicts irreparable harm every day the government keeps its hands on these materials,” The Post said in a statement. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Washington Post demands government return materials seized from reporter
The Post demanded in a court filing Wednesday that federal law enforcement officials return electronic devices the government seized from a staff reporter’s home.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:14 PM
“The outrageous seizure of our reporter’s confidential newsgathering materials chills speech, cripples reporting, and inflicts irreparable harm every day the government keeps its hands on these materials,” The Post said in a statement. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
from Buzzballz to double IPA tallboys to the 11.1% ABV Beatbox, the alcohol industry is sending a consistent message: you don't need to be having a good time to have a good time
January 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
from Buzzballz to double IPA tallboys to the 11.1% ABV Beatbox, the alcohol industry is sending a consistent message: you don't need to be having a good time to have a good time
my primary concern is how Americans will be perceived. I believe the largest crisis our country is facing is one of public relations. so we can fix it with emails marked "timely" and "just following up" emails marked "URGENT." to see if our story angle might fit with any upcoming coverage
January 21, 2026 at 3:32 PM
my primary concern is how Americans will be perceived. I believe the largest crisis our country is facing is one of public relations. so we can fix it with emails marked "timely" and "just following up" emails marked "URGENT." to see if our story angle might fit with any upcoming coverage
there is no way to say "mog" without sounding like an incel
January 21, 2026 at 3:27 PM
there is no way to say "mog" without sounding like an incel
sometimes it seems like our country is being steered by a stagnant puddle of neurons. but then you zoom out and realize there are very capable people pouring various performance-enhancing compounds into the puddle
January 21, 2026 at 3:09 PM
sometimes it seems like our country is being steered by a stagnant puddle of neurons. but then you zoom out and realize there are very capable people pouring various performance-enhancing compounds into the puddle
if they let China sell EVs in the United States, that one guy on Instagram should get a big fat commission check (or a steady stream of small commission checks)
January 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM
if they let China sell EVs in the United States, that one guy on Instagram should get a big fat commission check (or a steady stream of small commission checks)
on one hand I'm happy for all the huskies in the city who get to enjoy a climate closer to their natural habitat. on the other hand, I'm not a husky, I don't have a husky, my dog hates huskies, and the ones with blue eyes are obviously harboring a deep evil. so it's a wash
January 21, 2026 at 1:48 PM
on one hand I'm happy for all the huskies in the city who get to enjoy a climate closer to their natural habitat. on the other hand, I'm not a husky, I don't have a husky, my dog hates huskies, and the ones with blue eyes are obviously harboring a deep evil. so it's a wash
"I'm racist, not fucking stupid. Now let me out of here!" Meet the voter we trapped in an abandoned diner under the pretense of all-you-can-eat corned beef so we can use him for a new quote whenever we want, without trapping a whole new guy
January 20, 2026 at 11:43 PM
"I'm racist, not fucking stupid. Now let me out of here!" Meet the voter we trapped in an abandoned diner under the pretense of all-you-can-eat corned beef so we can use him for a new quote whenever we want, without trapping a whole new guy
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If Minnesota police are accusing you of racial profiling you must really be outta control
January 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM
If Minnesota police are accusing you of racial profiling you must really be outta control
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If J.D. Vance is really visiting here tomorrow to visit the church that got protested because the pastor (get this) is also running the ICE field office in town, you know that this ethnic cleansing campaign is running out of juice. Trump is making J.D. wear and own it.
January 20, 2026 at 9:23 PM
If J.D. Vance is really visiting here tomorrow to visit the church that got protested because the pastor (get this) is also running the ICE field office in town, you know that this ethnic cleansing campaign is running out of juice. Trump is making J.D. wear and own it.
The President appears to be doing a Nick Shirley impression. This is really bad, according to four out of five doctors. The fifth doctor is also doing a Nick Shirley impression
January 20, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The President appears to be doing a Nick Shirley impression. This is really bad, according to four out of five doctors. The fifth doctor is also doing a Nick Shirley impression
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lol wow theonion.com/nation-yearn...
Nation Yearns For Relative Calm Of ‘President A Giant Pedophile’ News Cycle
WASHINGTON—Expressing deep fondness for those long-gone halcyon days, the U.S. population collectively yearned Tuesday for the relative calm of the “president is a giant pedophile” news cycle. “It was...
theonion.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:19 PM
lol wow theonion.com/nation-yearn...
is this a Berenstain Bears thing?
January 20, 2026 at 11:06 PM
is this a Berenstain Bears thing?
"...and that includes for religion. you know, we're protecting a lot of people that are being killed. Christians, Jewish, people."
January 20, 2026 at 11:02 PM
"...and that includes for religion. you know, we're protecting a lot of people that are being killed. Christians, Jewish, people."