Rafí Birdman

Observing this circus we call life.

[Steve Politi @StevePoliti]

We talked to nearly 100 people about youth sports in New Jersey and found a predatory industry that is leaving parents broke, exhausted and wondering how the games of their childhood took over their adult lives. Our six-month investigation: https://t.co/plE3w618qt

[Emma Vigeland @EmmaVigeland]

Mamdani to Lower Rent for Poorest New Yorkers in City-Financed Buildings https://t.co/y2DXGMBSS3 via @THECITYNY

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

The summer is a time for young people to enjoy the city, have new experiences, get a job or simply rest. It’s not a time for violence.

I sat down with violence interrupters and young men directly impacted by gun violence to talk about what this administration is doing to keep New Yorkers safe.  

Real public safety means investing in people before tragedy strikes: summer jobs, mental health support, community programs, safe streets, and trusted messengers who grew up in our neighborhoods.

[Goode Foods @goodefoodsfam]

Don’t throw away the bean juice! 😫
Have you been POURING THIS down the drain your whole life?

That weird liquid inside chickpeas has a name:
Aquafaba.

And somehow the food industry convinced people it was ‘gross’ while charging them $7 for vegan mayo made from the exact same thing. ✔️

The liquid inside Goode Foods Chickpeas is packed with natural starches and plant proteins that can actually whip, thicken, bind, and foam almost like egg whites.

People literally use this stuff to make:
• vegan whipped cream
• brownies
• pancakes
• garlic aioli
• ranch dressing
• chocolate mousse
• protein smoothies
• cocktails
• marshmallows
• buttercream frosting
• meringue cookies
• mayo
• ice cream
• cinnamon roll glaze
• fluffy waffles
• breading for fried foods
• dairy-free mac & cheese sauce
• creamy pasta sauces
• homemade butter alternatives

And most people still dump it straight into the sink without realizing it’s basically liquid gold for cooking.

HOW TO USE IT 👇

1️⃣ Open 1 can of Goode Foods Garbanzos Chickpeas
2️⃣ Slowly drain the aquafaba liquid into a bowl or mason jar
3️⃣ Refrigerate it for thicker consistency OR use immediately
4️⃣ Use about:
• 3 tbsp aquafaba = 1 whole egg
• 2 tbsp = 1 egg white

EASY WHIPPED TOPPING:
• 1/2 cup aquafaba
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• vanilla
• sugar

Whip for 8–12 minutes until fluffy like whipped cream.

YES… from chickpea liquid. 😂

Meanwhile people spend money on expensive “healthy” products while pouring useful ingredients directly into the sink every day.

Food waste is wild.

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has secured 1,000 $50 tickets to World Cup games at MetLife Stadium for New York City residents after negotiations with FIFA president Gianni Infantino... and a FaceTime call with former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

More from @AdamCrafton_

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[JuicedUpPINGLing 💦 ♓︎ @LittlePINGLing]

Just got off the train someone face is sliced in half still talking shit .. we don’t need them henny flavors fr

[I talk hoops 🏀 @trendyhoopstars]

One of the biggest storylines to start the season is that the best rookie so far may not be one of the names most people expected.

Instead, it’s been New York’s Pauline Astier, an undrafted rookie from France, who has come out of the gates flying. Through four games, she leads all rookies in scoring at (16.8) points per game while posting incredibly efficient 63/46/71 shooting splits in just 26.7 minutes a night.

She also ranks third among rookies in assists and has the best assist-to-turnover ratio in the class.

Of course, it’s only four games, but Astier has looked every bit like one of the biggest surprises to start the season.

We’ll get another chance to watch her Thursday when the Liberty take on the Golden State Valkyries. 🪄

[Official Ohio State DG @DylanEveryday]

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[Michael Kandel @K_A_N_D_E_L]

if I'm in manhattan and I pass by a long line outside a trendy store or cafe, I always tell the last person "it's worth it" and they get very happy

[SatanWatch 👿 @_SatanWatch]

The first guy in America to wear a beard was so hated for it that he used to get into street fights with people trying to forcibly shave him.

[-reclaimed disaffected malcontent @damnjwhatyousay]

😭😭😭😭

[Anna Bahr @anna_bahr]

Lots of people out there asking if a Democratic Socialist can manage a budget.

@ZohranKMamdani inherited a $12 billion deficit.

He rejected the failed politics of austerity & drove that gap down to ZERO.

(+funded parks, libraries & made historic investments in public housing)

[NetsMuse @NetsMuse]

2 year all-out tank ends in the 8th pick and the 6th pick.

[Rafí Birdman @offtheglas]

QHP PIÑATA by Sky Rompiendo, Kris R., Maluma

https://t.co/PlYvgUmJxz

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

Goalscorer.
Assist provider.
Award winner.

Presenting @TheOfficialFWA Footballer of the Year for 2025/26: @B_Fernandes8! 🏆❤️

[Ye Streams @kanyestreams1]

€70 for a UCL Final.

We get robbed in the US bro 😭😭😭

[WE SELL SWAG LLC @LegitTaste]

King von says end gun violence.

[Redd @ReddCinema]

just in case y’all want to see this 9 year old demon land three 900s back to back to back 😮

[Brooklyn Magazine @brooklynmag]

In a city that sells opportunity and aspiration as its siren song, it's getting hard to have honest conversations about whose vision of "affordable" we're fighting for, and what a livable wage actually is.

🖊️: @_ShamGod

https://t.co/npuOKVDofr

[Michael Montero @MonteroOnBoxing]

Over the last 24 months, Noaya Inoue has defeated Luis Nery, TJ Doheny, Ye Joon Kim, Ramon Cardenas, Murodjon Akhmadaliev, David Picasso and Junto Nakatani. Those opponents, representing seven different countries, shared a combined record of 186-9-3, with numerous world titles between them. If you don't rate Inoue #1 P4P currently, you have NO BUSINESS talking boxing or working in the industry at any capacity.