One thing about me; I will love you wholeheartedly and intensely.
Telling me you no longer love me will destroy me and shatter me.
But, let me also mention that once this burning desire ends.
It will take hell for you to ignite it.
🖤 #hopelessromantic#myloveandesire#lover
Qeshm Dayrestan International Airport in Iran reported a heat index of 178°F (81°C) today.
This would tie the record for highest heat index ever recorded, while the reported dew point of 97°F (36°C) would be a new world record.
These are intolerable conditions for human life.
While serving a life sentence for murder, Rocky Beamon stalked and brutally murdered a fellow inmate, who was serving a life sentence for raping a 10-year-old girl. Despite this murder, Beamon was later given a child rapist as a cellmate, who he promptly murdered as well.
He would profess his hatred for sex offenders, saying that killing them gave him "the best feeling I’ve had in a long time", and that he would continue to kill them unless he was executed. Beamon was sentenced to death but killed himself while on death row in 2020.
In February 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066. As a result more than 110,000 Japanese immigrants and Japanese American citizens were forced from their homes and transported to internment camps far from home.
There they were kept under armed guard for the rest of the war. It was the largest forced relocation in American history.
These actions were initiated following Imperial Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.
Bob Fletcher took care of the farms of three Japanese American families while they were interned during WWII.
Frank Sinatra, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, demonstrated unwavering dedication to the civil rights movement and was an outspoken advocate against racism. He actively took part in promoting racial integration and equality during a time when such stances were not always well-received.
Sinatra made a conscious decision to boycott hotels and clubs that practiced racial segregation, refusing to perform at venues that did not allow black individuals. Furthermore, he ensured that his band members, regardless of their race, received equal treatment and pay, setting a progressive example for the industry.
One pivotal moment in Sinatra's efforts for integration occurred during the rise of Las Vegas as a popular entertainment hub. At that time, black performers were allowed to play in showrooms but were barred from staying in the hotels. Sinatra took it upon himself to confront the board of directors, who had questionable histories, and urged them to embrace progress by allowing equal access for everyone. He challenged their outdated beliefs by emphasizing that "the money is green," emphasizing the importance of inclusivity. Through his influence and support, particularly for fellow artist Sammy Davis Jr., Las Vegas ultimately became an integrated city.
Not only did Sinatra act on his beliefs, but he also used his fame and platform to support other civil rights activists. He actively supported Martin Luther King Jr. and contributed significantly to fundraising efforts that bolstered the Civil Rights Movement. In 1958, Sinatra eloquently expressed his belief in universal friendship devoid of racial or class distinctions, emphasizing that true connections are built on mutual respect, affection, and shared values.
Frank Sinatra's commitment to racial equality and his belief in universal friendships served as an inspiration to many during a critical period in American history. His actions and advocacy demonstrated the impact a public figure can have when using their influence to promote positive change and unity among all individuals.
The Northern Hemisphere's oceans and seas have never been this hot in modern history.
The North Atlantic just reached its highest temperature in recorded history just 2 days after the Mediterranean Sea reached its highest temperature in recorded history.
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds calls on the Florida Department of Education to "correct" its new standards for teaching Black history, after it suggested that slaves benefited from skills used during forced labor. https://t.co/ihQBrPzhRe
Kylie Jenner says she regrets getting plastic surgery at a young age and hopes her daughter, Stormi, doesn’t do the same:
“I would be heartbroken if she wanted to get her body done at 19… I wanna be the best mom and best example for her, and I just wish I could, like, be her and do it all differently. Cause I wouldn’t touch anything.”
25-year-old Missouri woman, Patricia Stallings, gave birth to a son named Ryan in April 1989. Three months later, Ryan became ill and was taken to the hospital, where doctors found a high level of ethylene glycol, a component of antifreeze, in his system. The doctors concluded that he had been purposely poisoned by his mother.
Patricia was taken into custody after Ryan died from the illness. However, while in custody awaiting trial, she gave birth to another son named David on February 17, 1990. David was put into foster care but later developed the same symptoms that Ryan had before he died. He was diagnosed with a very rare genetic condition called Methylmalonic acidemia, which can mimic antifreeze poisoning.
Patricia went to trial and was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. However, after the case was featured on the television program "Unsolved Mysteries," an experienced doctor decided to take a sample of Ryan's blood for further screening. The doctor found that Ryan had actually died from the same genetic condition as David.
As a result, Patricia was released from prison and the case against her was dropped in September 1991.
pro tip: if German children can learn the truth about the Holocaust, American children can learn the truth about slavery. what are you people so fucking afraid of
The North Atlantic is in uncharted territory.
The entire ocean basin is a record-smashing 1.5°C above normal, as millions of square miles of ocean experience strong to severe marine heatwaves.
Off the coast of Canada, ocean temperatures are up to 9°C (16°F) above average!
These record-warm temperatures are already having devastating impacts on marine ecosystems. In Florida, water temperatures have soared as high as 98°F (36.7°C), with coral bleaching ongoing and expected to rapidly ramp up throughout the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean in the coming weeks.
Record-warm ocean temperatures in the Atlantic will also fuel potentially stronger hurricanes and a more active hurricane season. More heat in the ocean equals more energy, increasing the upper limit of hurricane strength and thus exponentially increasing the damage potential of storms.
For example, a 110 mph Category 2 hurricane has over 2x the damage potential of a 100 mph Category 2 storm.
With over a month until water temperatures typically peak, the North Atlantic is just 0.1°C away from tying the all-time record for its highest ocean temperature (set last year), which it will inevitably break in the coming days.