RICHARD FERNANDEZ: The Blockade of Hormuz Revisited.. “The economic damage that the U.S. blockade has caused can well be imagined. In April 2026, Iran exported 29.7 million barrels by sea. After a month of blockade, exports plunged to 2.01 million barrels (a 93% drop). As a recent article put it, ‘Trump’s Blockade Is Zeroing Out Iran’s Oil Exports.'”

IT’S BECAUSE THEY’RE CHEATING. DUH. “Why Can’t California Count?”

THIS IS WHAT THEY MEAN BY “OUR DEMOCRACY:”

One thing is for sure. When Democrats are counting votes, crazy, statistically impossible things are possible.

Joe Biden can lose 18 out of 19 bellwether counties. He can lose Iowa, Ohio, and Florida. He can lose massive House seats and still get the most votes in presidential…

— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) June 7, 2026

You know, after watching CA count votes, I feel much more comfortable with Republicans flexing a bit in redistricting, don't you?

— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) June 7, 2026

REMINDER:

Turns out that @LeaderJohnThune was totally projecting when he said the SAVE Act was an influencer campaign.

Senator John Thune is compromised by a company that literally exists to sell access to himself.

Pass it on. https://t.co/Gac8j6lTsW

— DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican) March 10, 2026

OPEN THREAD: Ring out the weekend.

IT WAS LESS A SLIDE THAN A DELIBERATE, INTENTIONAL LEAP: Harvard’s Slide into Stupidity.

CHEAP AT THE PRICE: $1.77 trillion! SpaceX is about to become the 7th-most valuable American company.

WELL, GOOD: A Breakthrough Drug Just Achieved The ‘Impossible’ For Pancreatic Cancer.

IT’S JUST ONE SCI-FI HORROR MOVIE PLOT AFTER ANOTHER: Scientists Are Building Electronics That Stretch Like Human Skin and Learn Like a Brain.

THIS IS HOW THE MOVIE STARTS: First AI-designed ‘universal vaccine’ tested in humans: UK researchers.

But wait, there’s more: Scientists turn yeast found in gut of ancient mummy into ‘very good’ sourdough bread — beer’s next.

THE EV PART? Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Highlander: What’s the Difference?

WHY NOT? Lima Six: Belt-Fed Upper For The AR-15.

IT’S NOT A CORPSE, IT’S AN ECOSYSTEM: Some ancient microbes frozen with Ötzi the Iceman are still growing.

THESE WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS AREN’T A PANACEA — ARE THEY? Eli Lilly says next-gen obesity drug curbs sleep apnea, among other benefits.

LESSONS LEARNED: Lost at Sea. Replace your lithium batteries! Also, the importance of Starlink.

Plus: “Whatever the cause, the final journey of Magic Bus proves that things don’t have to happen suddenly to develop into an emergency. The crew had plenty of time – right up until the point when they didn’t. And then it was down to good preparation, good seamanship, and great rescue services that got them safely home.”

IT’S RISKY IF OVERDONE: Hepatologists Warn Against Casual Use of Acetaminophen: Risks for Your Liver.. “Acetaminophen overdosage is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States.”

WHY ARE WE WORRYING ABOUT THIS? Hot Dogs vs. Hamburgers: Which Is the Heart-Healthier Option for Your Summer Cookout? Eat healthy the rest of the time.

21ST CENTURY RELATIONSHIPS: Send Me A Car: New NYC dating demand has men and women at war: ‘No ride, no date.’ “’One of my rules is, if a man doesn’t at least offer to send you a car for the date, whether you take it or not, no date!’ said Savannah Pagnozzi, a Big Apple lifestyle influencer, in a viral vid. ‘No. Absolutely not. We don’t do that.'” Her picture doesn’t suggest that she’s well-positioned to be so demanding.

My favorite response: “Send you a car? What are you, Princess Diana?”

DON’T ALLOW IGNORANCE ON CAMPUS: Iowa governor signs bill mandating American government, history courses at public colleges.

RELIGIOUS BIGOTRY ON CAMPUS: ASU paid Project Humanities director $311K as group promotes ‘Christian privilege’ checklist.

WELL, THAT’S BECAUSE THEY DON’T: Bill Maher says artists quitting America 250 concert makes it look like Dems ‘don’t love America.’

Flashback: “Only 36% of Democrats say they’re “extremely” or “very” proud to be American, according to a new Gallup poll.”

THAT’LL REFUTE THE NAZI STUFF: Graham Platner’s Antisemitic RANT at John Fetterman for Calling Him Out As a Creeper Is DAMNING.

SALENA ZITO: “Look into their eyes. Many of them are boys, they are someone’s son, someone’s brother, someone’s sweetheart someone’s father. They never came home.”

HIGHER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE: Valedictorian Uses Graduation To Attack ICE And Israel. It Doesn’t End Well.

I WOULD BE IN FAVOR OF UNLEASHING IT: Restraining Israel Is Not the Answer.